Jericho News Journal 07-12-2019

Skilled woodcarver sets up shop at Milleridge Inn

BY GARY SIMEONE

If you hear the sound of a chainsaw or banging of handtools at the Milleridge Inn, there is no reason to be worried. The noise is the sound of unique sculptures being carved out of wood by Gregg Klewicki, better known as Gregg the Woodcarver.

“I absolutely love this location. It’s like a dream come true,” said Klewicki, who has been working at the Milleridge since December. “The staff here is amazing and I feel like I’m part of history

being in a place that’s been here since 1672.”

Klewicki, who previously worked on the grounds of the Indian Head Ranch in Huntington for twenty five years, specializes in making various kinds of animals, birds and even mermaids out of locally harvested lumber.

“Since I was younger I’ve always been interested in making things and my brother kind of gave me the idea to start making sculptures out of wood,” said Klewicki. “Really, I’m just about making people happy and putting a smile on

their faces when they see my creations.”

The 52-year-old East Meadow resident said he worked as a truck driver before he started working at the site of the now-defunct Indian Head Ranch in Huntington.

“I always had an artistic side and I used to make sculptures out of clay before going to work at the ranch. One day my brother gave me his chainsaw and recommended I make sculptures out of wood after seeing what I could do with clay.”

He said that a sculpture can take about 10 days to complete from start to finish due to things like weather condi-

tions, the necessary tools involved and waiting for the paint to dry.

“A lot of the waiting time is for the paint to dry because I have to put multiple coats of paint on and that can go on for a few days,” said Klewicki.

Klewicki also does work-for-hire, traveling to people’s homes to work on trees located on their properties.

He said that he charges $150 for a small sculpture up to $1,500 for the larger ones.

To find out more information on Gregg the Woodcarver, you can visit his website at greggthewoodcarver.com.

Woman arrested for assault

Crystal Poole

Nassau County Police arrested a Hempstead woman at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, July 7th at a Jericho hotel after she allegedly stabbed another

woman.

According to detectives, officers responded to the Meadowbrook Motor Lodge, 440 Jericho Turnpike for a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers observed two females fighting in the hallway of the motel. According to police, Crystal Poole, 24,  attacked the victim, 26, with a knife before locking herself in the victim’s room with her two children. Officers were able to gain entry into the room and place the Poole into custody. The victim’s children were not harmed. The victim sustained knife wounds to her head and chest area, as well as bite wounds to her leg. She was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries and is in stable condition. The knife was recovered at the scene.

The defendant Crystal Poole has been charged with Assault 1st Degree, two  counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree.

Gregg Klewicki, better known as Gregg the Woodcarver, with one of his creations.

Educational program on Alzheimer’s disease

The Alzheimer's Association will be holding an educational program “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” on Tuesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m.

The program will cover: typical age related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer's, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of diagnosis

and the diagnostic process, as well as Alzheimer's Association resources.

The program will take place at 1000 Woodbury Road, Lower Level Classroom, Woodbury.

Visit alz.org/CRF to register online and explore additional educational programs in your area. You can also RSVP to 800-272-3900.

Second half taxes due

Town residents are reminded that the Second Half of the 2019 General Tax Levy was due on July 1, but can be paid without penalty through August 12. Please be certain to sign your check, payable to James J. Stefanich, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and Phone number on the check.

“By law, a taxpayer has a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be submitted,” Mr. Stefanich explained. “After the 40 days, a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to July 1st.”

Residents can pay in person, by either cash, check, or credit card (for a service fee), at the Tax Office, Oyster Bay Town Hall West, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, or by check only at Town Hall South (rear entrance), 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa. When paying the tax bill in person, taxpayers are reminded to bring the entire tax bill with their payments.

Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539. Payments being made by mail should include the second half stub.

Residents should NOT write on, fold, staple or otherwise deface the tax stub as it can cause the computer system to reject payment.

Residents now have free access to tax bills online with the ability to pay taxes through ACH check payment or credit card. These services are available through a link on our Town website, www.oysterbaytown.com. Residents should be aware there is a service fee if they chose to pay taxes online (Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of fee).

“When calling the Tax Office for information on property taxes, residents are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.”

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On display at the Jericho Public Library

The artwork from artist Barbara Silbert: Portraits, Still LIfes, Landscapes is on display until July 27 in the meeting room.

Nursing center sponsors “Heart & Sole” 5K Run

The Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation has signed on as a “Gold” level sponsor of the Heart & Sole 5 Kilometer Run, and race organizers couldn’t be more thrilled about it!

Based in Woodbury, Cold Spring Hills is a  regional leader in subacute care and long-term skilled nursing care.  They deliver customized care specific to their patients’ needs. Their specialized clinical excellence includes orthopedic aftercare, amputee rehabilitation, ventilator care, stroke recovery and dementia care.

The Run will be held on Sunday morning, July 21, starting and finish-

ing at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School, 121 Central Park Road in Plainview. The 5K Run will start promptly at 8:30 a.m., and will be preceded by a ¼ mile fun run for the youngsters at 8:00 a.m.

The Run is once again being managed by the Greater Long Island Running Club on behalf of Northwell Health’s Plainview and Syosset Hospitals.  Proceeds of the Run are dedicated to community outreach and scholarship programs at Syosset Hospital and Plainview Hospital.

For more information, call the Greater Long Island Running Club office at (516) 349-7646.

Dagnall, Greater Long Island Running Club Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick, Northwell Health Plainview & Syosset Hospitals Community Relations Coordinator Christine Patti, Cold Spring Hills Cold Spring Hills Director of Nursing Leslie Conserve, Northwell Health Plainview & Syosset Hospitals Senior Vice President Dr. Alan Mensch, Cold Spring Hills Rehabilitation Director Ralu Onubogu, Cold Spring Hills Director of Therapeutic Recreation Michelle Russo, Cold Spring Hills Director of Concierge Service Thomas Meehan and Cold Spring Hills Administrator Yossi Emanuel

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Take a bite out of science during Shark Week

Get off the beach and into Long Island Children’s Museum to enjoy a range of “jaw-some” activities for Shark Week. Visitors can explore shark anatomy through a scientific dissection workshop, learn about the fish that share the ocean with sharks during story time, create a crazy hybrid creature combining a shark and bug (“shug”) and learn fascinating facts about these ocean predators.

Mash-up Banks

Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 at 1, 1:40, 2:20 and 3 p.m.

Join us in the inner lobby for some animal mash-up fun as you create your own coin bank. Save your coins in a oneof-kind animal mash up creation. Use paint, foam and a variety of materials to make the ultimate creative creature!

Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $5 with Museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Calling Young Scientists: Shark Senses

Monday, July 22 at 1:30 and 3 p.m.

Calling Young Scientists! It’s Shark Week! Come learn about how sharks use their senses underwater and the special adaptations they have to survive in a wet environment. Explore the internal and external anatomy of a dogfish shark through a hands-on dissection! (For this workshop, adults must partici-

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pate with children as scalpels are used.)

Ages: 5 and up. Fee: $4 with Museum admission ($3 LICM members).

Green Teens

Tuesday, July 23and Thursday, July 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Explore the worlds of science and nature with the Green Teens this summer in Our Backyard! Each week, dig deeper into the unknown through hands-on learning experiences on alternative energy, water, habitats, and more. This program is made possible with the support of National Grid.

Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.

stART (Story + Art)

Tuesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 25 from 1-1:30 p.m.

Join us each week as we read childhood classics and introduce new favorites; followed by a take-home, book-inspired craft. This week we’re reading “Swimmy” by Leo Lionni. After the story create a colorful school of fish friends for little Swimmy!

Ages: 3-5. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

Danny Weinkauf and the Red Pants Band

Wednesday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Danny Weinkauf and The Red Pants Band returns to LICM after helping us celebrate our 25th birthday milestone. The Long Island native and GRAMMYwinning bassist for They Might Be Giants, Weinkauf added family and children’s music to his repertoire with the formation of The Red Pants Band in 2014. Joined by band mates Tina Kenny Jones (bass), Steve Plesnarski (drums/ vocals) and Russell Jones (guitar), The Red Pants Band has delighted audiences and critics alike with their catchy lyrics and infectious tunes. Three albums, and multiple awards later, their brand of intelligent pop rock delights a range of generations with such songs as “Champion of the Spelling Bee,” “The Moon is Made of Cheese,” and Our Love Fits.” LICM is delighted to have Danny and The Red Pants Bank back to help us celebrate summer. http://www. dannyweinkauf.com/ Ages: 3 and up. Fee: $9 with Museum admission ($7 LICM members), $12 theater only.

Music and Movement

Wednesday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m.

– noon

Enjoy creative movement exercises

and interactive sing-alongs that get little bodies moving to the rhythm. Ages: 5 and under. Fee: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members).

All About Aquariums

Wednesday, July 24 at 3 p.m.

An aquarium is a clear vessel, usually made of plastic or glass, for aquatic plants and animals. Aquariums can range in size from a small fish bowl to a large building and allow people to view and learn about underwater life up-close. Come and learn about some of these creatures and design an “aquarium” for your own underwater world! Ages: 5 and up. Material fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Insatiable Sharks

Thursday, July 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Almost all sharks are carnivores and quite fierce hunters, which earns them a top spot on the food chain. These apex predators are built to hunt and some are equipped with over 300 sharp teeth, a sense of smell 1000 times better than humans, and the ability to sense the electromagnetic fields of nearby prey. In celebration of Shark Week we will be learn all about these predators and you can make your own hungry shark craft

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Congratulations to the South Woods Class of 2019

During a beautiful afternoon ceremony held at the LIU Tilles Center on June 24, eighth-graders from South Woods Middle School received their certificates as they officially moved up to Syosset High School.

Following the processional orchestra’s rendition of “Pomp and Circumstance,” and the presentation of the colors by students Neil Fernandes, Gabriel Kim and Tiffany Qian, student Shivane Dadi led the Pledge of Allegiance and the orchestra performed “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Later in the ceremony, the Eighth-Grade Chorus performed a heartwarming version of the song “I Lived”. Students Arielle Caspi and Parker Kim served as Masters of Ceremony.

Board of Education Trustee Carol Cheng provided the welcoming remarks. As she spoke to the students, she noted “Your journey now continues through high school and beyond. It is a time to explore, to examine, to experience”, and she assured the students they are ready for the challenge. Principal Michelle Burget commended the students’ commitment to excellence,

personal achievements, and service to the school and community.

In reflecting on the last three years as she spoke to the audience, student Anika Shah remarked “I pushed my limits in ways I didn’t even know were possible, and it all started at South Woods Middle School.” In her speech, student Rachel Lin thanked the South Woods teachers “for going above and beyond in supporting” the students.

As Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers presented the Class of 2019, he spoke directly to the students and advised them to be kind. “You are joining a community of literally thousands of students and hundreds of adults,” he remarked. “Imagine the ripples of accumulating goodwill a daily act of kindness from each of you could create.”

After receiving their certificates and being named Syosset High School freshman, the students marched out of the auditorium and into the next chapter in their educational journeys.

Photos courtesy of the Syosset School District

Eighth-grade graduates receive their certificates from South Woods Middle School Principal Michelle Burget.

Eighth-grade graduates (from left) Tiffany Qian, Gabriel Kim, Neil Fernandes and Natalie Obedian pose with South Woods teacher Andrew Szuba.

Masters of Ceremony Parker Kim and Arielle Caspi address the audience.

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This Week at the Jericho Public Library

July 1st- August 30th

2019 Nassau Library Tour

Join the 2019 Nassau Library Tour! Visit as many of Nassau’s public libraries as you can. Take the self-guided tour as a family, a team of friends, or go solo. Each library has a unique feature to hunt for, and you’ll earn prizes as you go along. Get started by picking up a map at the Jericho Public Library. For more information, visit: tour.nassaulibrary.org   #nassaulibrarytour

Friday, July 12 at 2:00 PM Movie: The Upside (Comedy/Drama)

A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and unemployed man with a criminal record who’s hired to help him. Starring Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman.

Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 6 minutes.

Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 AM-3:30 PM Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving

For drivers of all ages.

Cost: $28  - No Refunds. In person registration ONLY.

A check payable to “Empire Safety Council” must be submitted when signing up at the Circulation Desk.

Monday, July 15 at 2:00 PM

Comic Strip Musicals with John Kenrick

Most Broadway musicals come from books, plays and movies. The comic strip is yet another font of inspiration which has inspired multiple theatrical endeavors. From “Li’l Abner” to “Little Orphan Annie,” the funny papers have been a regular feature on the musical stage. Join John Kenrick for a different look at the comics.

Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 PM

Armchair Travel:

The Remnants and Revival of Jewish Life in Poland with Sheila Taub, Teacher & Traveler

Jewish people have lived in Poland for a thousand years and it once held the largest Jewish com-

munity in the world. Learn about Warsaw and Krakow as well as the small towns where members of Sheila’s family once lived. See how the borders of Poland have changed and what the current view is on their role in the Holocaust. Discover the Jewish Cultural Festival that takes place in Krakow every summer and much more.

Thursday, July 18

at 2:00 & 7:00 PM

Movie: The Mustang (Drama)

The story of Roman Coleman, a violent convict, who is given the chance to participate in a rehabilitation therapy program involving the training of wild mustangs. Starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell, Bruce Dern.

Rated R. 1 hour, 36 minutes.

Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho.

For more information, go to www.syossetlibrary.org

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will host a bus trip to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA, on Tuesday, July 23.

Cost: $43 per person, which includes the driver’s tip Slot Play: $30 slot play.

Time: Please

8:30 a.m. Return approx. 8:30 p.m.

Parking: # 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end)

Reservations: Call Barbara at (516) 935-5576

Please make checks payable to CDA.  The first to pay is the first on the bus, etc.

This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library

Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 PM

The History of Impeachment

Presenter: James Coll, Adjunct Professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and a retired NYPD detective

This lecture will help us look at the constitutional process of impeachment and when it has been used in the past. This is a non-partisan discussion.

Friday, July 12 at 2:00 PM

The Charismatic Peter O'Toole Presenter: Marc Courtade, executive director, Huntington Arts Council

The lecture will discuss Peter O’Toole’s rise to fame in the 1962 epic film “Lawrence of Arabia.” An Irish bookmaker’s son, he was known as much for his hell-raising as for acting. His film career spanned over forty years. He made many excellent films such as “Becket” and “The Lion in Winter” and many awful ones, but he never gave a dull performance. O’Toole had the most Academy Award nominations with no wins. He was given an Honorary Oscar in 2003 for lifetime achievement.

Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 PM

Long Island and the Sea Presenter: Bill Bleyer, historian, author and former Newsday reporter

Long Island’s culture has largely been shaped by its maritime heritage. Join historian and author Bill Bleyer as he discusses the Island’s rich seafaring history. Light refreshments will be served.

Friday, July 19 at 11:00 AM Varicose Veins

Presenter: Kelechi Akuma, M.D., RPVI, assistant professor of vascular surgery, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra University

Learn about varicose veins, what causes them, and available treatments. Light refreshments will be served.

Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library.   225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset. For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

Mercy League seeks bowlers

The Mercy League is looking for bowlers for its (non-money) Ladies League. The ladies bowl on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at Syosset Bowl, Jericho

Tpk.,Syosset. Come out and join the fun. For more information, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106.

Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Wednesday, July 24 at 7:00 PM Movie: “Memoir of War” (Drama)

Marguerite must navigate through the hardships of the Liberation after losing her husband and starting a relationship with the enemy during the War. Starring Melanie Thierry, Benoit Magimel, Benjamin Biolay. Subtitles/French. Not Rated. 2 hours, 7 minutes.

Wednesday, August 14

Bus Trip:

“Annie Get Your Gun”

There are a few spots left and open to all: Annie Get Your Gun at the Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor Cost:  $122.00 per person (Non Refundable)

Includes: Ticket, transportation and gratuity.  Lunch is on your own.

Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” is one of the best-loved musicals of Broadway’s Golden Age. It tells the story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley, who starred in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, and her tempestuous romance with fellow sharpshooter Frank Butler.

Space is limited. Register at the Circulation Desk.

Please park on the street while away on an all day trip.

Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho.

For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

First Ever Exhibit of LIFE Magazine’s 6 Women

Photographers, Now at New-York Historical Society

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

From its founding in the 1930s to the end of weekly publication in the 1970s, LIFE Magazine elevated and showcased photojournalism. Instead of just being the accoutrement to reporting, the photos were the story, or as Henry R. Luce saw it,

Margaret Bourke-White, one of the first four staff photographers, photographed from the front lines in World War II, and worked for LIFE until her death in 1971 © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

the photojournalist as essayist.

During that time, only six out of 101 fulltime LIFE photographers were women. Now, for the first time, these women – who contributed so much to the evolution of photojournalism as well as the cultural and societal trends they spotlighted - are featured in their own exhibit, LIFE: Six Women Photographers, at the New-York Historical Society through October 6, 2019.

“For the editors of  LIFE—the first magazine to tell stories with photographs rather than text— July 12, 2019

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Among Lisa Larsen’s iconic assignments was photographing the John F. KennedyJacqueline Bouvier wedding in 1953 © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Hansel Mieth is represented by her feature on “International Ladies’ Garment Workers: How a Great Union Works Inside and Out” (August 1, 1938). She worked as a migrant worker in California when she first emigrated to the US from Germany, and photographed fellow migrant workers in San Francisco, the city’s neighborhoods and cultural enclaves before LIFE hired her in 1937, publishing her socially engaged photo says over the next seven years © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

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First Ever Exhibit of LIFE Magazine’s 6 Women

Photographers, Now at New-York Historical Society

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the camera was not merely a reporter, but also a potent commentator with the power to frame news and events for a popular audience. For decades, Americans saw the world through the lens of the magazine’s photographers. Between the late 1930s and the early 1970s,  LIFE  magazine retained only six women photographers as full-time staff or on a semi-permanent basis.  LIFE: Six Women Photographers showcases the work of some of those women and how their work contributed to  LIFE’s pursuit of American identity through photojournalism,” the curators write. The exhibition features more than 70 images showcasing the extraordinary work created by Margaret BourkeWhite, Hansel Mieth, Marie Hansen, Martha Holmes, Nina Leen, and Lisa Larsen.

How were these women part of a larger editorial vision? What topics did they cover, and how did their work reflect—and sometimes expand— the mission of the magazine? The exhibit reveals these photographers’ important role in creating modern photojournalism and defining what  LIFE editor-in-chief Henry Luce called the “American Century.” The level of influence that LIFE Magazine wielded was considerable – at its height, one out of every three Americans read the magazine each month.

We learn that of the six, three were

immigrants of whom two fled Fascist Europe. In all, they produced 3,000 stories, 325,000 images that curator Sarah Gordon, curatorial scholar in women’s history at NYHS’ Center for Women’s History, and Marilyn Satin Kushner, curator and head of the Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, combed through to select out the 70 images featured in the exhibit. The exhibit, interestingly, highlights not only the photos that were selected for publication, but photos out of the series that were not, as well as the contact sheets. There are also displays with the magazine opened to the page, and notes from the photographers that give extraordinary insight into their perspective, as well as the editors’.

Asked how the six featured stories were selected out of the photographers’ 3,000, Kushner reflects, “We thought about what we wanted to show and say – that kept me up at night, how to tie as a thread. The first thought was to show a woman’s point of view, but then we don’t know how a man would have treated the same subject. What the women did was illustrate Luce’s idea, that the photos [depict] the American story.”

Yet, except for Margaret BourkeWhite’s famous series on the Fort Peck Dam – illustrative of her talent to show Industrial America and technological progress – the photo essays selected for this exhibit predominantly show

The exhibit, LIFE: Six Women Photographers, at the New-York Historical Society through October 6, 2019, features the work of Margaret BourkeWhite, one of LIFE Magazine’s first four full-time photographers, one of only six women LIFE photographers; her photograph was the cover of LIFE’s inaugural issue © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

women and women’s issues – wrestling with their place in society after World War II’s independence, the WACS. And even when there is a story, like the Dam, Bourke-White and others showed a great sensitivity to how ordinary people – families – lived. Bourke-White chose to show shantytowns that developed around the dam, and what Saturday night dancehall was like.

Her telegram to her editor reads, “Swell subjects especially shanty towns. Getting good nightlife. Nobody camera shy except ladies of evening but hope conquer them also.... May I give one picture FortPeck Publishing booklet for local sale. Would help repay their many courtesies. Could choose pattern picture we probably wouldn’t use anyway.”

How did they get their assignments?

“Sometimes the women wrote and asked for an assignment, but usually were told to ‘do that’” Kushner tells me. Luce wanted LIFE Magazine to reflect the American Century, and while BourkeWhite documented steel mills and dams – America’s technology and industrial achievements - she also depicted new towns in the middle of no where, “FDR’s New Wild West.”

Standing in front of one of the most controversial and substantial photos in the exhibition – Martha Holmes’ 1949 image of singer Billy Eckstine being embraced by a white female fan, surrounded by other gleeful white teenagers - I meet Holmes’

daughter, Anne Holmes Waxman, and granddaughter of the photographer, Martha Holmes., Eva Koshel Castleton.

“My mother came on when a lot of men were in the war.” Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she was working as a photographer at the CourierJournal when Life Magazine came to recruit her to come to New York. “She was shaking in her boots, just 24 years old. She never went back.”

The exhibit shows the contact sheet with other images of multiracial crowds waiting for tickets and autographs, but the editors chose to publish the more controversial image. They were so concerned that they sought permission from Luce, who agreed with Holmes that the photograph reflected social progress and was appropriate for the story. “Holmes felt the photo was one of her best, claiming ‘it told just what the world should be like.’ The magazine, however, received vicious letters in response and the fallout adversely affected Eckstine’s career,” the notes read.

In the weekly report of letters received for April 24 issue, “Fifty-nine readers are very much upset. ‘That picture of Billy Eckstine with a white girl clinging to him after a performance just turns my stomach. Why a teenage white girl conducts herself in this manner over a Negro crooner is beyond me. Juvenile delinquency is bad enough in our own race without mixing it up

A very interesting series, “The American Woman’s dilemma” by Nina Leen, published July 16, 1947, danced around the issue of “how are you going to get them back on the farm, after they’ve seen Par-ee” © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

with another.” “The most nauseating picture of the year.” “That picture qualifies as the most indecent picture ever published by LIFE.” “ That picture should have appeared in Pravda Your publication of it leads me to believe that Mr. Chambers was not the only Communist on your staff.” Eight readers cancelled their subscriptions, but nine praised the feature. I ask her daughter Anne whether her mother got or lost certain assignments because of being a woman. She related that the only assignment her mother turned down was when, she was 8 ½

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months pregnant with her, in 1956, and had to refuse an assignment to photograph Elvis Presley. “It was the one job she couldn’t take.” But she is renowned for her photos of artist Jackson Pollack and the House on UnAmerican Activities hearings.

A very interesting series, “The American Woman’s dilemma” by Nina Leen, that was published in the July 16, 1947 issue, danced around the issue of “how are you going to get them back on the farm, after they’ve seen Par-ee” – in this case, women who worked traditionally male jobs and

had independence during the war, now being shoved back into housework and child-rearing rather than pursue a career. “The essay also reflected cultural anxieties about a ‘return to normalcy’ after the Depression and war. LIFE assumed that all women desired marriage and children but voiced concern that a woman’s time was so stretched, she did not have time to pursue her husband’s interests.

“The article barely acknowledged that many women had no choice but to find work. It did recognize women’s struggles with child care

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buit disparaged separation as creating insecure children.” Only one of Leen’s photos of an unmarried woman made the cut. “This article represented a clear attempt at setting out women’s choices in the post-war era of societal realignment.”

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Being a “beach bum” has a certain enticing appeal

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

During the 1980s and 1990s I sat in my cubicle at a Manhattan corporation working on various creative projects. I enjoyed my job but there were times when my mind drifted, when I imagined myself as a beach bum. I would picture myself retired and spending my days relaxing and lolling around on the beach.

I was in my 30s and 40s then, too young to retire, but I would dream about when that day would come.

I’d have some pretty vivid ideas about being a beach bum. It seemed far away, light years away from my Manhattan job and at the time retirement was.

On typical days I would take the L.I.R.R. from my home in Rockville Centre to Penn Station then hop on the #7 subway uptown to my office building if it was wintertime and it was cold out with snow and ice all around.

If it was springtime I’d walk to my office, wanting to get some fresh air, wanting to stretch my legs and soak in the atmosphere of the city before starting a busy day in the office.

After working 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for years and getting three weeks of vacation it was natural for my mind to wander down to the beach, down to the place of beautiful sunrises and sunsets, a place where when a thunder and lightning storm rumbled through I’d take shelter temporarily and watch the magic show before me. As scary as it was, it still felt like there was no better place on earth to be.

I would always arrive bright and early in Point Lookout, park my car, unpack my things and start walking. Sometimes en route to my spot on the beach I would walk past people barbecuing and if the smoke of the grill wafted my way, I’d inhale deeply of chicken pieces, steaks, kebobs or sausages. Of course that always gave me an appetite.

When I got closer to the ocean I would pick out a perfect spot on the beach. I would have a couple of large striped beach blankets, a cooler packed with my lunch, some iced cold iced tea and some light snacks.

In my daydream my go-to snack for

the cooler in the summer is a container of blueberries topped off with sugar-free Cool Whip. If the blueberries are fresh and look good at the supermarket I get them, otherwise I buy a large bag of frozen blueberries which taste just as good. The Cool Whip topping gives them a nice sweet taste. My go-to snack is refreshing and it’s nutritious, too.

I’d also bring along an assortment of “beachy books” - a good romance novel or some good murder mysteries. Reading some who-dunits or anything that wouldn’t tax my brain when I wanted to just relax and unwind on the beach was ideal.

A comfortable collapsible chair and a sturdy beach umbrella to block the sun’s rays when a blue sky was out and not many cumulus clouds were rolling by were necessities on the beach. Sunscreen was a must, too.

Sometimes my friends would join me in these excursions and we would walk along the beach for some exercise and to search for the perfect seashells to take home. When we’d had our fill of that we would start skimming rocks if the water was calm. We’d find some nice flat rocks and whoever had the greatest amount of skips was the winner.

If bigger waves were rolling in we would watch them crash on the shore.

If no one could join me on a particular day, however, I would go by myself and start out at the beach by taking a long barefooted walk. I would pass the time looking at the waves of the mighty Atlantic Ocean and the boats, the barges and the tankers, way out there, going by so slowly (I thought!).

I would watch the sailboats drifting by and the motorboats zipping past and I

would wonder who was at the helm, who was steering those magnificent ships.

I’d watch the people walking the beach along the water’s edge, collecting seashells or chatting among themselves, and wonder where they hailed from. Most of them were Nassau County residents, I’m sure.

My mind would be busily at work and I’d wonder what jobs did they have, what hobbies and interests did they have, who were their family members? I’d imagine them all at work and at home with their families.

Whether the beach was quiet or busy I’d watch the seagulls that always seemed to be searching the water’s edge for food - for fish or other little pieces of food. Those seagulls were bold and brazen, unendingly persistent in their search for a meal.

When the ocean called me in, when it got too hot to just lie around on the beach, I’d plunge into the cold water, swim around and immediately feel refreshed.

Before going ashore I’d float on my back for a while passing the time looking at the vivid blue of the sky and watching any clouds that happened to be drifting by. What shapes and formations did they have? What did they resemble? The life of leisure was pretty enjoyable!

Sometimes I’d walk along the water’s edge, cooling off by splashing in the water as I marched along, getting some exercise after sitting around on the beach reading my summertime “beachy books,” eating my snacks and drinking cup after cup of iced tea.

As I walked I’d look west for the old Lido Beach Hotel. Whenever I spotted that building, the old hotel, it was my

landmark, my North Star in a way.

I knew that I was situated on the South Shore of Long Island, I was clear about that, but that North Star always guided me. How often had I seen it as my family and I drove south on Long Beach Road then east on Park Avenue and Lido Blvd. toward the beaches we wanted to go to?

How often have I given directions to people, when asked, for the way to Lido Beach?

When I looked up toward the sky and saw the old Lido Beach Hotel I always knew where I was. That was how I got my bearings.

Whether I was standing on the beach, driving to Point Lookout or once in a while bicycling there all I would have to do was look up, look for “the castle,” that “Pink Lady,” and I would know exactly where I was.

As an adult I was familiar with the local history, but I didn’t know it as a 10-year-old girl. We had only moved to Long Island four years prior from Brooklyn so I didn’t know all about Lido Beach. I had to ask some of the adults who knew all about it, adults who were willing to tell its story to me.

By the way, the “Pink Lady” was not to be confused with the “Gray Lady,” which is a nickname for “The New York Times.”

The landmark began in 1929 when it opened its doors as the Lido Beach Hotel, as a 300-room beachfront retreat complete with twin Moorish-style cupolas, indoor and outdoor pools, a golf course and beach cabanas.

It had a night club called The Lido Club plus a restaurant with some large windows and a retractable roof for dining under the stars.

Famous singers like Sammy Davis, Jr., Barbra Streisand and Connie Francis would go there to sing and entertain people. I could imagine Barbra Streisand, that graduate of Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, belting out “Taking a Chance on Love” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” at the Lido

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BY TOM MARGENAU

I get lots of questions about the mechanics of filing for Social Security benefits. Some of the questions seem very basic to me. But then I remind myself that even though I’ve been doing this stuff for 45 years, for most of my readers, filing for Social Security is an overwhelming and once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here are some questions from overwhelmed people.

Q: I am turning 62 in November and plan to start my Social Security benefits then. When and how should I file? Friends have told me I need to start the process at least six months ahead of time because it takes the government that long to get things right.

A: I know people like to think of the federal government as this inefficient monster bureaucracy that can’t do anything right. But handling Social Security claims doesn’t fall into that category. In fact, the Social Security Administration processes most retirement claims in just one or two weeks. So you could even wait until November to file for your retirement benefits and everything would be OK. But it’s probably best to start the ball rolling two or three months ahead of time. I’d suggest going online at www. socialsecurity.gov sometime in September to file your retirement claim.

Q: Both my wife and I turn 66 in August. I called SSA’s 800 number to set up an appointment to file for our benefits. But I was told the first available appointment at our local Social Security office isn’t until November. They offered us an earlier appointment at another Social Security office 50 miles away. We don’t want to drive that far. What should we do?

A: I guess it’s a sign of the times that your local Social Security office is booked up six months in advance. This is what happens when 10,000 new retirees are signing up for Social Security every day, and at the same time, the powers-that-be in Washington have enforced a 15% cut in SSA’s staff.

However, I guess we all just have to deal with that. In your case, I’m a little puzzled why you didn’t take that appointment at the other Social Security office. Gosh, I know people who would drive 50 miles to go shopping or to eat at a restaurant. So why not take a onehour drive for a once-in-a-lifetime event like signing up for Social Security benefits?

Anyway, if you don’t want to drive, you could file online at www.socialsecurity.gov. However, since both you and your wife are turning 66 this year, I suppose there is a chance you might want to employ the soon-to-be-eliminated strategy called file and restrict. That means one of you would file for retirement benefits while the other files a spousal

Filing for Social Security Benefits

claim with plans to save his or her own retirement application until age 70 to get a 32% “delayed retirement” bonus. I’ve been told by many readers that the online claims process isn’t conducive to the file and restrict strategy. So if you want to file and restrict, I’d gas up the car and take that 50-mile drive.

Q: I tried several times to get throughto SSA at the 800 number. Both times, I was on hold for more than 30 minutes, and then I just hung up. I need to file for my Social Security. What should I do?

A: See my prior answer about ever-increasing workloads and ever-decreasing staff at SSA. All I can tell you is that patience is a virtue. To test the system, I tried calling SSA at 800-7721213 several times. Twice, I experienced the long wait times you did. But another time, I got through almost right away. So you can keep trying to call. Or go online at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Q: I turn 66 on Aug. 22. I’ve started the online application process, but I’ve hit a snag. One question asks which month I want my benefits to begin. I do not want any reduced benefits, so I want to make sure I start my benefits at age 66. I’m afraid if I say I want my benefits to start in August, I will get a check in August, which I know is the July payment (because Social Security checks are paid one month late). Or should I say I want my benefits to start in September (which will be the August payment)?

A: Don’t worry about the payment dates. Just concentrate on which month you want your Social Security entitlement to begin. In your case, that would be August. So when the application asks which month you want your benefits to begin, you will answer August. Your first check will come in September, but it will be the payment for August.

Q: I will be 66 on Sept. 28. I want my full benefits to start when I am 66. The application form is asking me when I want my benefits to begin. Should I say in October because I am not 66 until the end of September?

A: Even though you are not 66 until near the end of September, the rules say you are due a full retirement age benefit for the entire month. So you should say you want September to be the month you want your benefits to begin. (And that September payment will be sent to you in October.)

Q: I signed up for Social Security when I was 62 years old. I got checks for about 18 months. Then I returned to work full time, so my benefits were stopped. I am about to turn 66 and the earnings penalties will no longer apply to me, so I need to file a new claim to start things up again. I tried doing it online, but it

wouldn’t let me. What should I do?

A: The system won’t let you file a retirement claim because you already did that when you were 62. Your benefits were simply suspended when you went back to work. Now that you are turning 66, you merely need to get someone at your Social Security office to “unsus-

pend” your retirement checks. That’s a matter of that SSA representative pushing a few buttons, as opposed to processing a new claim.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM

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First Ever Exhibit of LIFE Magazine’s 6 Women

Photographers, Now at New-York Historical Society

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wanting the latest appliances. Similarly, that controversial Eckstine spread by Holmes? It is featured in the display is the ad for new Coty eye cosmetics: “Eyes of natural glamour. Newest style in beauty.”

Marie Hansen’s series “The WAACs” (September 7, 1942) helped America accept the idea of women in uniform.

Hansel Mieth is represented by her feature on “International Ladies’ Garment Workers: How a Great Union Works Inside and Out” (August 1, 1938). She worked as a migrant worker in California when she first emigrated to the US from Germany, and photographed fellow migrant workers in San Francisco, the city’s neighborhoods and cultural enclaves before LIFE hired her in 1937, publishing her socially engaged photo says over the next seven years.

Luce wasn’t being progressive in having women photographers for their point of view. He was realizing that women were the market for advertisers. And they were used to socialize women back to their pre-World War II prescribed roles.

I am left to wonder to what extent were the projects reshaped by a woman’s perspective, or how much the women photographers were directed to focus on “women’s subjects”. Even Lisa Larsen’s feature, “Tito as Soviet Hero, How Times Have Changed!” (from June 25, 1956) featured s a spread, “Wives Materialize to Greet a Visitor.” I wonder to what extent, as the women photographers cemented their footing, they were able to take a stance instead of be the instruments. We would have to see many more examples of the photographers’ assignments to make that appraisal, and hope these topics will be revealed in future exhibits NY-HS’ Women’s Center.

The exhibit is curated by Sarah Gordon, curatorial scholar in women’s history, Center for Women’s History, and Marilyn Satin Kushner, curator and head, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections; with Erin Levitsky, Ryerson University; and William J. Simmons, Andrew Mellon Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Center for Women’s History.

NYHS brilliantly uses its space to maximize an immersion into Women’s History. Just outside the Women Photographers of LIFE Magazine exhibit is Women’s Voices, a multimedia digital installation where visitors can discover the hidden connections among exceptional and unknown women who left their mark on New York and the

LIFE Photographer Martha Holmes’ granddaughter, Eva Koshel Castleton, and daughter Anne Holmes Waxman, with one of the photographer’s most controversial and important photographs, of Billy Eckstine © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

nation, even going back to Colonial America. Featuring interviews, profiles, and biographies,  Women’s Voices unfolds across nine oversized touchscreens to tell the story of activists, scientists, performers, athletic champions, social change advocates, writers, and educators through video, audio, music, text, and images. There are also displays about the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), Women’s Activism and Billie Jean King. And in the middle of the floor is a most sensational gallery devoted to Tiffany, which includes a fascinating display about Clara Driscoll, who headed the Women’s Glass Cutting Department of some 45-55 young women (mainly 16-17 year olds who would work until they went off to be engaged). And who until this exhibit was unheralded for her role in creating many of Tiffany’s iconic designs. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (77th Street), New York, NY 10024, 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org.

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BY LAURIE MILLMAN & MARTIN D. RUBIN TRA VEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

The Museum of Illusions, which opened September 2018 in New York City’s West Village, contains three-di-

Photography is encouraged at the Museum of Illusions; a photograph makes it easier to visualize many of the illusions. Friendly staff members are available to help take the photo.

mensional illusions on the walls and floors which will mesmerize visitors of all ages. You might assume by its name that it is a children’s museum, about magic which depends so much on illusion. Nor can it be considered an “attraction” although many of the exhibits are interactive and you get to help create the illusions. It is really about educating about the physical and psychological science behind illusion – placards posted near each

One of the fun, interactive exhibits at the Museum of Illusions is where a visitor pokes her head out of the middle of the table, but all you see is a head with no body on top of a table (© Laurie Millman/goingplacesfarandnear.com)

exhibit provide the explanations for what you sense. And while the museum does not explicitly delve into magic, when you leave, you will have a better understanding of how some magic tricks work.

We thoroughly enjoyed this museum with its many surprises. One of our favorite exhibits was a room with a sloped floor -- a monitor shows that you appear to be growing smaller and smaller as you walk across the floor. Another fun, interactive exhibit is where a visitor pokes her head out of the middle of the table, but all you see is a head with no body on top of a table.

Friendly staff are available to give you clues about the illusions, help you figure out where to stand to get the most effective view, explain the science behind a particular illusion or take your picture. In fact, the museum welcomes photography because the photograph makes it easier to visualize many of the illusions. In fact, at the front of the museum, a staff member is ready to have two of your party pose as part of an illusion related to perspective (check out the photo where Marty is patting Laurie’s head -- we are literally a few feet from each other! And no -Laurie is not that small).

The museum is housed in a bank building dating back to the pre-Depression 1920s and before you leave, be sure to ask to see the old bank vault.

(Be advised: the only downside of the Museum of Illusions is that it has

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mobility limitations – there is no handrail on the outside steps leading up to the main door and no alternate ramp, and the second floor is only accessible by a narrow staircase with a banister, there is no elevator. On the other hand, visitors with mobility issues are admitted free.)

The Museum of Illusions (77th 8th Ave, New York, NY; https://newyork.museumofillusions.us/) is open Monday - Thursday, 9am to 10pm; Friday  - Sunday 8am to 11pm. To explore with smaller crowds, try to arrive before noon. Plan for 45 minutes to 1-½ hours to walk the entire museum, and bring a camera to capture the illusions at their best! Tickets are $19/ adult; $17/senior, military, students with ID; and $15/kids 6-13 years of age (under 6 is free).  Tickets may be purchased online with a small service fee.

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Francis would go there to sing and entertain people. I could imagine Barbra Streisand, that graduate of Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, belting out “Taking a Chance on Love” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” at the Lido Beach Hotel. Those celebrities and those songs were a major draw. Throughout Long Beach, Lido Beach, Point Lookout and other areas, the Lido Beach Hotel became known as the “Pink Lady” because of its bright pink exterior color.

In 1971, however, the Lido Beach Hotel closed and it later was converted into a gated luxury condominium building. It sits on 12 sandy beachfront acres and is called the Lido Beach Towers. Its exterior paint color has changed over the years but those beautiful Moorish towers still stand out.

The huge condo opened in 1981 with its two Moorish towers intact. It is still visible for tourists and residents to see from far and wide. A landmark is always a landmark. As a short nick-

name, my family and I always called it “the castle.”

On foggy days my brothers, sisters, friends and I would ask each other, “Where’s the castle? It’s disappeared!” because the fog would be so thick. In time the sun would emerge again and that castle would reappear before our eyes. It seemed like magic.

A co-worker of mine in corporate communications lived in Long Beach at the time that I worked in Manhattan. Many times Kevin and I would go out to lunch with some other friends and inevitably the conversation would drift to talking about Long Beach and the other beaches along Lido Blvd.

Kevin remembered the 10 years or so that it took to convert the Pink Lady into condos.

In addition to his affinity for that landmark, he liked similar things that I liked about being at the beach - the beach when it was the quietest, when you could hear the waves come crashing in and hear the birds squawking at other each. When it was fun to watch the fishermen on the jetties hoping for

some nibbles on their fishing rods. Kevin, my department’s videographer, would usually take along a colorful kite for his young 6-year-old son to play with. He would show Shawn how to get it ready to lift up into the sky.

Holding the string loosely in his hand, Kevin would start running along the sand, slowly letting it unwind until the wind picked up the kite. Shawn would run after Kevin all excited and shrieking at the beauty of the kite flying high up in the sky.

Lido Beach and Point Lookout are roughly 20 miles away from New York City but they are, in many ways, a world apart. We corporate workers in Manhattan were usually purposeful and driven. The beach goers on Long Island were much more laid back.

My dream while working as a corporate communications manager was to lead the life of a beach bum - which is hard for many of my friends and family to believe - but it’s true.

In my imagination I would shrug off the work grind, the daily deadlines and responsibilities, and head down to

paradise. My friends and relatives think that I’m so responsible, so structured and it seems hard for them to think that I would like shirking off those responsibilities for a while to become a beach bum.

The funny part about my “beach bum fantasy” is that of course I still had my apartment, still had the comforts of home so when a big thunderstorm broke out or it got too cold or windy or I simply got tired of being at the beach I could get in my car and head home.

But in the meantime I’m sinking my bare feet into the wet sand at the edge of the ocean. I see the kids in front of me laughing and frolicking in the water, having a ball, and I know how appealing the ocean and the beach can be.

A part of me enjoys the comforts of home but there is another part of me that definitely is a beach bum. It’s an enjoyable time, a time away from life’s demands and a chance to take in the beauty of the land all around.

Being a beach bum? Oh, what a lazy life it would be.

REAL ESTATE WATCH

Don’t get bugged when showing your home, be prepared!

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

When you or your agents are showing your home, do you worry about insects in and outside your home this summer? With all the rain we have had during the winter and spring, thus far and may continue to have going forward, mosquitoes and other annoying and flying insects could be a real pain in the butt and hazard and turn off to your purchasers, assuming you have a very pleasant rear yard to relax in. Standing water is a huge breeding ground for those pesky litter critters as well as their potential dangerous bites and itchy aftermath.

The last thing you need is to have your buyers bitten and become annoyed when viewing your backyard. Any time it rains, make sure all those pans, buckets or whatever you may have that collects rain water are dumped out and turned over, so water accumulation is eliminated. Also, the closer you are to lakes, oceans or swampy low lying areas, the greater the opportunity for mosquito infestation.

Nassau and Suffolk County and NYS owned properties, have many areas, especially recharge basins where water sits and accumulates as a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes. You can reach out to the public works and health department in your county to ascertain, if they will be spraying larvicide to kill the mosquito eggs before they hatch in those areas again this summer. West Nile Virus is directly related to infected Asian Tiger mosquitoes that carry the disease; and last year Nassau and Suffolk County had reported cases, some fatal. So one should cover arms and legs, especially in areas with mosquitoes are and be cognizant of any bites that cause mild symptoms of fever, headache and body aches, a skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Symptoms in more severe cases can include high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. Individuals most at risk for severe infection include those over the age of 55 and those with chronic illness or compromised immune systems. Deer ticks, causing Lyme Disease is another serious issue in Long Island, especially where tall grasses and vegetation exists. One should always wear clothing

to cover arms and legs when walking or hiking, especially in Suffolk County. Flea bites are another insect, although much less dangerous, but annoying, as your pets should be protected against. Here is a link to assist in your search for natural remedies for your pets: https://www. dogsnaturallymagazine. com/natural-solutions-tick-season/

As the warm humid and hot weather becomes the norm, homeowners themselves, don’t need any of those issues to cause buyers to not consider your home. I have seen many homes over the years, where the homeowner goes out and purchases bug zappers. It may appear that you are reducing the population of all sorts of flying insects, including mosquitoes, but I beg to differ and the reason is that the light that attracts them, does just that, and you are just attracting a greater population of insects to your property.

Citronella drives away bothersome insects such as flies and mosquitoes. You can combat the bugs further by also combining the torches with citrus candles for twice the pest-fighting action. Spray water with lavender or eucalyptus around your patio to create a natural pest barrier. Spraying it on you can also help keep bugs away. Vinegar is a natural deterrent for ants. A combination of half apple cider vinegar (although normal vinegar works just as well) and half water in a spray bottle works perfectly to repel those pests. This concoction can be sprayed around the perimeter of your home, on the legs of tables that have food served on them or even around a screen house or tent. While vinegar is an effective item you can use to get rid of ants, you will need to reapply, as the residual effect is minimal.

Another useful ant deterrent is cayenne pepper. When sprinkled in places where ants tend to gather, like areas near sugar and places where crumbs linger, they stay away. The pepper’s spice serves as a deterrent for the ants by telling them that none of the sweet stuff that they’re looking for is there. It acts almost like caution tape. It

can get a little messy, so try to sprinkle the cayenne pepper in areas that aren’t used as much, like a cabinet; especially ones that contain baking supplies or other sweet goods.

Another natural deterrent is peppermint oil. Not only does it repel ants, it also repels spiders. In fact, peppermint keeps most pests away, including aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fleas, flies, lice, mice and moths. There are three ways to effectively apply this oil: soaking cotton balls in the oil and hiding them where the insects gather, applying the oil directly to the affected areas, or diluting it with water and spraying the perimeter of areas you’re trying to protect. If you’re diluting the oil, mix 10 drops of peppermint essential oil and 16 oz. of water, then pour into a spray bottle. Peppermint oil can also keep some of the spiders out of the areas of the home where they frequent most, in addition to making the house smell wonderful. While this appears to be a simple solution, it’s a game of strategy’ by putting the oil in locations where you suspect pests are entering. With a little trial and error, you should be able to target and focus on those specific areas. It’s all about where you put it, using doorways and entrances to your advantage.

Getting rid of crickets in your basement can be done in two ways. Fill a bowl with a few tablespoons of molasses and then fill half way up with water and place in those areas in your basement where you notice the populations of crickets. As they get attracted to the molasses and go in and get stuck and then drown, replace as needed. Also, sticky traps work extremely well too and are another natural way to minimize them. There are also cricket bait you can purchase that will work too. Finding natural solutions for keeping away mosquitoes is always a challenging process. Using a mixture of lavender oil and eucalyptus oil can help prevent them and heal any existing bites. The mixture has a nice fragrant smell compared to most cans of spray you can buy in the store, and it’s as affordable as a bottle of DEET;

which you should use as a last resort, if you cannot control your issues. But be careful and use precaution and ask your doctor for advice before using.

Lavender oil is one of the only essential oils you don’t have to dilute with water to use on the body, although it’s recommended that you speak with your doctor first. All in all, these bug deterrents all do their jobs well, and finding some natural options for your household and family is always a plus.

Lastly, here are some choices in plants that you can grow or purchase to strategically place around your home where you know previous issues with mosquitoes existed or might be:

1.) Citronella grass

2.) Basil

3.) Catnip

4.) Catmint

5.) Rosemary and thyme, which lasted longer than DEET as per Seoul National University, in Seoul, Korea.

You can call your local exterminator, if you don’t want to bother doing it yourself, but the natural way is always safer and you’ll save money and have potentially less issues with your children and pets.

Minimizing eliminating unwanted insects inside and outside your home will add to the desirability of your home and property, while keeping buyers in the game when viewing your home for sale or rent and will add to maximizing its appeal.

What natural remedies have you used to keep the bugs away?

Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate @ 3 Grace Ave Ste 180 in Great Neck. He is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com or by Cell, (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions. To search for property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com or we can provide you a free price evaluation, without obligation and or any strings attached!

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Problematic Pollarding A GREENER VIEW

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: I’ve got two trees in my yard that were pruned years ago -- before I bought -- by someone who had no idea what they were doing. The result is large branches that look like “clubs.” All new growth comes from the end of the clubs. Imagine your forearm as the branch and your fist as the end, with a branch or two growing in every direction. What is the remedy?

A: There are two types of pruning that can produce what you have described. Neither is particularly good for the tree’s health, and both are expensive to maintain. Let’s take the worst case first.

Your tree was likely “topped,” though regionally it may be called “headed,” “tipped,” “hat-racked” or “rounded over.” It is the most harmful pruning method used on trees. It is common for people to want to reduce the size of a tree, thinking it is growing too large or that it will become a hazard. Ironically, chopping all the branches off creates a much more hazardous tree for the future.

Cutting off so much of the tree causes it to go into a defensive mode, as it tries to replace its leaves. The tree forces the rapid growth of many new branches from what is left of the old branch. These new branches are only attached just under the bark -- not fully attached into the old wood, as the cutoff branches were formerly attached. The tree is under a lot of stress, as it uses its resources to grow new branches. At the same time, large wounds must begin to heal, for the exposed sapwood attracts insects and decaying disease organisms. The exposed stubs are the worst pos-

sible pruning cut, as the branch cannot heal over the exposed ends, allowing decay organisms a direct path to the center of the tree. Hollow trees of any size are much less safe than large, healthy trees.

The fast growth and weak attachment of the new branches makes them very prone to breaking off. The longer and larger they grow, the more hazardous they become. A tree that has been topped will not regain its natural, pretty shape. Topped trees lower property values because this method of pruning is considered unsafe and unacceptable. Topped trees must be pruned so that the small branches don’t grow too large. Never hire the person who tops trees to do more pruning.

If necessary, trees can be reduced in height through proper pruning methods that cut lateral branches back to the parent limb, with a small cut that will easily heal over. This type of pruning is healthy for the tree and can be easily maintained in the future. A licensed arborist will know how to do this.

Unfortunately, not every tree gets to be pruned by people at all. Hurricanes and tornadoes can damage trees so that they look like they were topped. If such trees are to be kept in the landscape, a licensed arborist should begin managing the care of the tree. Many times, right after a storm, people aren’t too concerned about a tree’s longterm health: They just want someone to cut off the broken pieces. Now that you own the tree and are caring for it, check out the International Society of Arboriculture website for better information on care and how to find a local licensed arborist.

The other high maintenance method of pruning similar to

what you have described is called pollarding. It can be seen at some tourist attractions in the states and many European cities. I have seen it done near Niagara Falls and on Lombard Street -- the crookedest street in San Francisco.

In this case, the trees are pruned yearly. Eventually, a large ball of wound tissue and old, pruned-off stubs is created at the end of the old, large branches. In the summertime, when fully leafed out, these trees kind of look like the lollipop trees kids draw (a large circle of leaves at the top of a big, old stick).

It is best to start pollarding on young trees so that a smaller branch is cut originally and may heal over. Continuous pollard pruning is necessary or else the tree will end up becoming a hazard, just like the topped tree. Pollarded trees that have been neglected require careful pruning in the future to rebuild a proper, safe shape.

Some trees have strong wood that is resistant to decay and breakage. The long, strong stems that come off the pollarded tree can be used to make canes and other wooden sticks. In the states, some oaks, ash, crape myrtles, maples and lindens can be pollarded. Others, such as willows and poplars, make hazardous pollards.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@greenerview.com. To find out more about Jeff Rugg and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.

Kids in the Kitchen Family Series

Friday, July 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

LICM’s popular Early Childhood program expands in the summer to welcome older siblings who enjoy time in the kitchen. Little chefs use real cooking tools (with some help from adults) as we make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish. Learn about healthy eating and fun ways to stay active with a new exercise activity every week! This week’s healthy treat: Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries

This program made possible with the support of Cohen Children’s Medical Center/Kohl’s Care.

Ages: 3-8. Material fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project

Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m.

Come be a citizen scientist and study monarch butterflies in LICM’s Milkweed Garden. By measuring plants, rainfall and monarch eggs you will be

collecting real data that scientists at the University of Minnesota Monarch Lab can analyze! Your data will help them understand butterfly migration and will help conserve this threatened species. Each Friday afternoon meet at the front desk to collect information and see how these plants are habitat for visiting monarchs.

This program is made possible with the support of the Rob and Melani Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives at Arizona State University.

Ages: 4 and up. Free with Museum admission.

Splish Splash, Animal Bath

Fridays, July 26 at 3 p.m.

Join us in the Yellow Studio in the Feasts for Beasts gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Join our Animal Program Educator to observe animal bath time.

All ages. Free with Museum admission.

STEM Discoveries

Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 from noon to 2 p.m.

Come explore the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Create, experiment, and tinker as you spark your curiosity. This week we’re exploring engineering.

Ages: 4 and up. Free with Museum admission.

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Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 3:30-5 p.m.

We’ll be up to our elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and we hope you’ll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us!

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Summer Exhibit: Mash-up Menagerie

Monday, July 1Sunday, September 1

Walk through the mouth of a whion (whale + lion), slide down an elester (elephant + rooster) and manipulate the legs and eyes of an octamoose (octopus + moose) in this summer exhibit devoted to creativity and imagination.

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Families are encouraged to return throughout the summer to contribute to the growth of the Museum’s madcap menagerie and watch the changes these creatures undergo on a daily basis. All ages. Free with Museum admission.

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

Nassau County

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN

TRUST 2007-1, Pltf. vs.

GIRJADAYAL GAYADIN

A/K/A GAYADIN

GIRJADAYAL, et al, Defts.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 24, 2078, I will sell at publication auction on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY prem. k/a 45 Adams Street, Oyster Bay, NY a/k/a Section 27, Block 1, Lot 203. Said property beginning at a point in the Southerly side of Adams Street, which said point of beginning is 179.76 ft. Easterly from the intersection of the Southerly side of Adams Street with the Easterly side of Lexington Avenue; and from said point of beginning; being a plot 62.50 ft. x 157.23 ft. x 62.21 ft. x 163.26 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $807,112.69 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832. Index #000093/14.

KEVIN GLYNN, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. For Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #97147 SYO 4290 4X 06/28,07/05,12,19

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA, CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff -againstDONALD H. GABIS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated August 21, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at

(CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on July 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of Humphrey Drive, distant 200 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Humphrey Drive and the Southerly side of Edward Drive; being a plot 50 feet by 193.77 feet by 50.12 feet by 190.35 feet. Section: 15 Block: E Lots: 14 and 15 Said premises known as 15 HUMPHREY DRIVE, SYOSSET, NY

Approximate amount of lien $378,945.94 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 002012/2014.

CHARLES CASOLARO, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

File# 7254.8525

SYO 4291

4X 06/28,07/05,12,19

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF HENG XING 3719 LLC

Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of N.Y. (SSNY) on 03/06/2019 Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 33 Kettlepond Rd., Jericho, NY 11753 which is also the principal business location. Purpose: any lawful activity.

JNJ 7919

6X 06/14,21,28,07/05,12,19

College Notes

Georgia Gardner of Woodbury graduated from Union College.

Gardner, a member of the Class of 2019 majoring in psychology and Spanish and Hispanic studies, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude.

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Jessica Samuel of Syosset was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Rhode Island. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average.

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Laura Censi, a University of Iowa student from Jericho, was one of more than 4,800 UI undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to participate in graduation ceremonies in May.

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The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5-grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Local students on the Dean’s List included:

Ryland Frost of Glen Head

Thomas Theodorou of Glen Head

David Shing Shun Leung of Jericho

Neha Marolia of Syosset

Ariela Minkovsky of Syosset

John Nelson of Syosset

Jake Puccio of Woodbury

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Ridoy Majumdar of Syosset has earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Majumdar was among approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech’s 257th Commencement exercises.

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Jesse Ryan Ames, son of Jill and Jonathan Ames of Jericho, received a B.A. in biology and statistics from Williams College at the college’s 230th Commencement exercises on Sunday, June 2.

has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester. As a freshman in the spring, Caridi studied health care science at Alvernia and is a graduate of Syosset High School.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.

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Bucknell University has released the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive Dean’s List recognition.

Ben Borrok, Class of 2022, from Syosset

Allegra Gold, Class of 2019, from Syosset

Scott Gulbransen, Class of 2019, from Syosset

Jess Hom, Class of 2021, from Syosset

Jack Kornreich, Class of 2022, from Woodbury

Ryan Ott, Class of 2019, from Woodbury

Alli Waldman, Class of 2020, from Syosset

n Laura Lavin of Hicksville was one of nearly 1,900 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List. Lavin, a member of the Class of 2021, is majoring in early childhood education/deaf hard of hearing.

A full-time student whose semester GPA is 3.5 or higher in 12 or more semester hours of course work for which a grade or grades are received will be named to the Dean’s List.

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Students earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 appear on SUNY Oswego’s spring 2019 Deans’ List, including several from the area.

Austin M. Hazzis of South Hollows Court in East Norwich, a senior majoring in cinema and screen studies

Jamie Aranoff of Smith Street in Glen Head, a senior majoring in journalism

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Alexander S. Kent of Elderberry Road in Syosset, a junior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

Matthew R. Watling of Eaton Road in Syosset, a senior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

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Zachary G. Elicks of Syosset, a sophomore majoring in technology education, has been named to the President’s List for the spring 2019 semester at SUNY Oswego.

Elicks was among SUNY Oswego students who achieved a grade point average of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale. Those achieving a GPA of 3.30 to 3.79 earned Deans’ List recognition.

n Jared Landsman of Jericho (Jericho High School) graduated from SUNY Delhi in May 2019 with an associate’s degree in plumbing and refrigeration.

More than 690 students participated in the commencement ceremony held on May 18, 2019.

n Andrew Broffman of East Norwich has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology from Springfield College for studies completed in 2019.

Matthew Monaco of Woodbury, has earned a master’s of science degree in psychology from Springfield College for studies completed in 2019.

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The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2019 spring semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

Richard Wang of Syosset, who is in the industrial design program.

David Lin of Syosset, who is in the 3D digital design program.

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Victoria Caridi of Syosset

Christian T. Mackey of Carlisle Road in Jericho, a sophomore majoring in electrical and computer engineer-

Sam Romeo of East Norwich, who is in the computer science program.

Anant Mehrotra of East

HB Thompson students move up to high school

On June 24, H.B. Thompson eighthgrade students officially became Syosset High School students during a moving up ceremony held at the Tilles Center at LIU Post. With a million dreams, the students reflected on their middle school experience and looked towards a bright future.

Members of the Class of 2019 Natalie Socci and William Duguid led the presentation of colors, and Emma Silverstein led the Pledge of Allegiance. Musical performances were given by the HBT Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Band, and the Eighth-Grade Graduation Chorus later performed “A Million Dreams,” underscoring the theme of the ceremony.

Class of 2019 member Dylan Wechsler served as the host of the ceremony and introduced fellow classmate Maggie Liu, who shared some of her ambitious childhood dreams with her classmates and the audience. “Our dreams may all be different, but each and every one of them is nothing short of extraordinary” said Maggie. “We were able to take a step closer to our dreams because of

HBT”.

Board of Education Trustee Andrew Feldman spoke to the students, offering encouragement, advice and faith in their abilities. “Believe in yourself, be persistent, and don’t ever give up,” he advised the graduating class.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers echoed the sentiment by stating to the students “You’ve got this,” and further assured them “You have within you all the attributes you need to be a success in high school”.

Students received their certificates from HBT administrators and guidance counselors. Principal Kevin Bonanno congratulated the recipients of various awards for educational achievement and contributions to the community and remarked “As a class, you have accomplished greatness.”

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates in hand and proud smiles illuminating their faces, the newly minted Syosset High School freshmen exited the auditorium to join friends and family in celebration of their accomplishments.

Photos courtesy of the Syosset School District

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HBT student Maggie Liu addresses the audience.

Principal Kevin Bonanno congratulates an eighth-grade graduate.

Eighth Grade Graduation Chorus performs “A Million Dreams”.

College Notes

Norwich, who is in the electrical engineering program.

Christopher Quintero of Jericho, who is in the game design and development program.

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Yan Xiong of Jericho was recently named to the Monroe College Dean’s List for the Winter 2019 semester.

At Monroe, the Deans’ List comprises full-time students who have completed and excelled in their coursework, earning a grade point average between 3.60 and 3.79 over the course of the semester.

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Athanasia Coulianidis was named to the Dean’s List at Miami University for the 2019 spring semester.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within their division for second semester 2018-2019 have been named to the Dean’s List recognizing academic performance.

Coulianidis, from Syosset, is majoring in psychology.

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Jacqueline C. Romeo of East Norwich completed graduate studies at SUNY Oswego in spring 2019 with a master of business administration degree in accounting. Commencement, with faculty in full academic regalia, took place in May.

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Tulane University awarded degrees to more than 3,000 graduates on May 18, 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

The following local student received a degree:

Michael Silberg of Jericho earned a Bachelor of Arts from the School of Liberal Arts.

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Jessica Oxer of Syosset was named to the Dean’s List at Muhlenberg College for the Spring 2019 semester.

Students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement.

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The following students have been named to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for

this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring of 2019.

Seema Sakaria of Glen Head is a biology student.

Serena Thomas of Jericho is a biology student

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Muhlenberg College celebrated its 171st Commencement on May 19. During the ceremony, which was held on the College Green, 502 students were awarded their undergraduate degrees.

Hailey Kleinberg of Syosset graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a minor in studio art and business administration.

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Bryant University is committed to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic excellence. The University is pleased to recognize the students who have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring 2019 semester. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

Jason Katz, Class of 2022, from Bethpage Emily Katz, Class of 2020, from Bethpage Ashley Sharma, Class of 2022, from Levittown

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A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President’s List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).

Among the students are:

Kyle Oringer of Jericho, President’s List. Caleb Sackler of Jericho, Dean’s List. Dana Cioffi of Syosset, Dean’s List. Scott Haft of Syosset, President’s List. Brynne Martin of Syosset, Dean’s List.

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SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. This year’s Dean’s List includes the following students:

Stephanie Bellia of Jericho

Danielle Sharon of Jericho

Madelyn Ma of Syosset

Bryan Michaels of Syosset

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