CHESS CHAMPIONS
Fifth graders Meghan Gorey (left) and Phoebe Zivkovich played against each other during a chess tournament at East Broadway School. The students are members of the after school chess club which meets once a week to engage in friendly competition. See page 19.
Lifeguard employment available at pools, beaches
The Town is accepting applications from qualified, certified individuals interested in working at Town pools and/or beaches this upcoming summer season.
“We invite responsible and experienced lifeguards who are up to the challenge of protecting our residents while working at one of our beautiful pools or beaches to apply now for this summer season,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Town lifeguards provide an invaluable service and have helped
save countless lives.”
Town lifeguards are hired for the summer season, which runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Positions are available at all Town pools and beaches.
“Having a summer lifeguard job and one of our beautiful facilities helps build confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills,” Councilman Imbroto said. “Our summer lifeguards have a tremendous sense of dedication and understanding of the importance of teamwork.”
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old, possess a current Lifeguard Certification, and a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Qualified applicants may apply in person at the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department Human Resources Office, located in Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, NY. For more information, please contact the Parks Department at (516) 797-7958.
Bethpage ball field will reopen after cleanup
BY GARY SIMEONE
Town of Oyster Bay officials joined local legislators at Bethpage Community Park last Wednesday to discuss the multi-million dollar contamination plan cleanup. The ball field, located within the park, has been closed for several decades due to contamination in the soil from past Northrop Grumman operations.
“This environmental saga has been going on for decades and Bethpage residents have had to bear the brunt of this,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “I am happy to announce that a remediation plan is currently underway.”
He said that the remediation will consist of a two-part plan including insulating the contaminated area and disposing of the soil to a safer location.
“The first phase of the plan will be the insulation of underground wells and new wells and piping installed,” said Saladino. “The second phase will include the excavation and safe disposal of the soil.” Environmental experts will be on-site to oversee and monitor the projects as they are going on. The project is slated to be completed over the course of the next three years.
Northrop Grumman has agreed to incur the cost of the cleanup on the 2½ acre property that was once home to many local youth baseball leagues.
“I am happy all of this coming to fruition after all of these years,” said Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker. “It will be good to see youth leagues back on the field again and the community using this park once again.”
There are already mitigation measures in place including new fencing that has been installed around the perimeter of the park and a private entryway for the use of Town vehicles.
“Grumman and the U.S Navy owe a tremendous apology to the community and it is their sole responsibility to get this remediation underway,” said Saladino.
Photo courtesy Levittown Public Schools
Lee Road turns music into meals
Lee Road fifth grader Domenic Viviano, fourth graders Connor Schmidt and Giovanni Salas Rella, and Jonas E. Salk Middle School sixth graders Valentino Rojos and Jack Jingleski collected food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Long Island Cares, Inc.
In conjunction with Lee Road Elementary School’s Community Service Committee in the Levittown Public Schools, Lee Road musicians performed their winter concert for a cause on Jan. 22. Student members of the Lee Road Community Service Committee and non-members, along with former Lee Road students collected 190 food items during the evening to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Long Island Cares, Inc.
With the help of Lee Road Community
Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Service Committee advisers Julia Moore and Christina Wilkinson, parent member Jenny Thompson and parent volunteers, concertgoers were encouraged to donate food items before taking their seats at the concert. The generous donations would help the orchestra, choruses and band to “turn their music into meals.” Chapin, a Grammy-winning musician and humanitarian founded Long Island Cares, Inc. to help feed local families in need.
Mercy League Military Bridge
The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset Chapter of the Mercy League will be hosting a Military Bridge on Sunday, March 10, from 2–5 pm. (Doors open at 1:30)
The event will be held at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Hicksville. (Gym entrance on Nicolai St.)
Admission: $10
Contact: Roseann Nicotra @516-3205567 or Sherry Abt @ 516-721-2629 for more information.
The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center.
Science Olympiad team continues to make its mark
Division Avenue High School’s Science Olympiad team participated in the Science Olympiad Division C Invitational Tournament at Yale University.
Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
The Division Avenue High School Science Olympiad team competed at the annual Science Olympiad Division C Invitational Tournament at Yale University on Jan. 26 and took home numerous awards. The competition featured Science Olympiad teams from other high schools, and was run entirely by Yale undergraduate students with Connecticut State Science Olympiad Director Brendan Herlihy. Division Avenue students compet-
ed in a variety of Science Olympiad events with the leadership of their adviser Gerard Marzigliano. Students Leah Draluck and Emily Fuchs earned first place for Wright Stuff, while Nikhil Keer and Sabrina Manos also earned first place for Fossils. In addition, Fuchs and Jasmine Velez were awarded fourth place for Boomilever and Rashmika Beesam and Holly Dukacz received fifth place for Mousetrap Vehicle.
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Town to offer boater safety classes
The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take advantage of free Boating Safety Courses offered in late March at local Town Community Centers. The courses are being offered by the Department of Public Safety Bay Constable Unit, and will include topics related to safe operation, regulations, responsibilities of boat ownership and operation. The courses are free for Town residents.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “This Boating Safety Courses offers participants the fundamentals of safe boating operations. The course is recommended for all boaters and required by New York State for all personal watercraft operators.”
Too many people take their boats out onto the water without proper preparation,” said Supervisor Saladino. “The boating safety tips offered at this course can help save lives by ensuring boaters are properly prepared before they leave the dock.”
Participants can choose between one eight-hour session (two dates are available) or two four-hour sessions.
• Session 1 will be offered from 6 pm to 10 pm on Tuesday, March 19 and
Wednesday, March 20. Both classes must be attended in Session 1, which will be held at the Hicksville Community Center.
• Session 2 will be offered on Saturday, March 23, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Marjorie Post Park Community Center.
• Session 3 will be offered on Saturday, March 30, from 8 am to 4 pm, at the Oyster Bay Community Center.
“History has shown us that too many people take their boats out onto the waters without proper preparation and training to,” said Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson. “The tips offered at these Boating Safety Courses can help save lives by ensuring boaters are properly prepared before they leave the dock.”
Participants must be a minimum of 10 years old to participate in the courses. Classes are free, but advanced registration is required. Safe Boating Courses are required for motor boat operators born on or before May 1, 1996. The course is also required for personal watercraft (Jet Ski) operators, who must be a minimum of 14 years of age. For registration or additional information, visit www.oysterbaytown. com or call (516) 677-5350.
Arrest for reckless endangerment
Nassau County Police charged a Holbrook man with reckless endangerment on January 21st after he allegedly almost hitting a detective with his car.
According to detectives, on Friday, January 4, Daniel Heckman, 30, violated a Suffolk County Stay Away Order in Hicksville. While the female victim, 25, was in Hicksville, the Heckman allegedly took her phone without her permission and left the scene. On Monday, January 21, Nassau County Detectives responded to the defendant’s home to place him under arrest. Police say Heckman refused
the detectives' lawful orders to stop and entered a 2017 Nissan Maxima and then maneuvered the vehicle to lurch forward, causing one detective to jump out of the way from being struck. Police say Heckman then erratically backed out of the driveway, fleeing the scene.
The detectives located Heckman on the North Service Road but they say he refused to pull over, entered the Long Island Expressway, and began driving erratically. The Suffolk County Police Department was notified and assisted the Nassau Detectives in an attempt to stop the Heckman's vehicle as he continued to drive westbound, allegedly committing many VTL violations. They say he changed direction, continued to drive erratically and refused to stop until he drove back to his home. According to police, Heckman refused to exit his vehicle even though the driver’s door was open; he then reached toward the floor with his hand. At that time, police dog Champ assisted in the arrest as Heckman struggled with officers.
Daniel Heckman was charged with three counts of Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, three counts of Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, three counts of Reckless Driving, multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations in addition to the original charges of Petit Larceny and two counts of Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree.
Daniel Heckman
Kindergartners embrace STEAM with snowf lake activity
Lee Road Elementary School kindergartners in Rochelle Cascio’s class concluded their unit on weather with a visit to the school’s science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics room on Jan. 16. With the help of leave replacement teacher Nicole Bischof, assistant teacher Jennifer Abruzzo, and special education teacher Susan Bartlein, the class created their own unique snowflakes with popsicle sticks, glue, cotton balls, pipe cleaners, string, glitter, and toothpicks.
Prior to the activity, the class read Snow by Manya Stojic, which focused on
how animals respond when winter weather arrives. The students were provided with photo examples of what type of snowflakes they could create with their materials. The class enjoyed getting their hands dirty as they constructed and decorated their snowflakes. The special STEAM activity promoted both creativity and problem-solving.
“I liked making and playing with the snowflakes and putting the materials on,” said kindergartner Kayla Mergel.
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Kindergartner Mia Andruzzi glued together cotton balls to put on her snowflake.
Kindergartner Ryan Monahan with his completed snowflake.
Kindergartner Isabella Johnson enjoyed gluing her snowflake together.
Lee Road kindergarten students Kayla Mergel (left) and Madeline Barea built their snowflakes with a variety of materials.
Kindergartner Michael Tierney with his snowflake full of glitter.
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Gardiners Avenue students tap into mindfulness
Gardiners Avenue Elementary School fifth graders in Nicole Corron’s class recently learned about what it means to be mindful. The students engaged in a lesson about how to practice mindfulness and the benefits of mindful meditations. The class also discussed ways in which they were already applying focus and stress reduction techniques to activities such as martial arts, performing arts, and athletics.
After the discussion, the students participated in a writing activity in which each student described how he or she was feeling at that moment in time, as well as naming a “happy place,” or a place that when thought of brings happiness. Following the activity, students
learned about yoga breathing exercises and a teacher-led “happy place” meditation. At the conclusion of the meditation, students tapped into their feelings again and described or illustrated how they felt after the meditation.
“I learned that it’s great to be mindful so you can be present in time and be more focused,” said fifth grader Michael Hernandez.
In addition, the students each created “Mindfulness Collages” with illustrations of mindful activities in which they participate and descriptive words about what it means to be mindful. Once completed, these collages will be displayed in the classroom.
Gardiners Avenue fifth grader Meaghan Campbell with her drawing about how being mindful helps her relax.
Fifth grader James DeLillo designed his Mindfulness Collage.
Fifth graders James McGee (left) and Violet Paplow showed off their colorful drawings of what being mindful means to them.
Nicole Corron’s fifth-grade class practiced yoga exercises as part of their lesson on mindfulness.
Fifth grader Gabrielle Nicolini with her colorful Mindfulness Collage.
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Celebrating the Year of the Pig
Kindergarten students at Charles Campagne Elementary School participated in a Chinese New Year assembly on Jan. 23.
Charles Campagne Elementary School second grader Alanna Chan (right) and kindergarten student Lauren Chan assisted their mother Anna Chan during a Chinese New Year assembly on Jan. 23.
Kindergarten students at the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Charles Campagne Elementary School were treated to a special assembly on Jan. 23, thanks to a parent volunteer that shared details about the upcoming Chinese New Year.
The Chinese New Year officially begins on Feb. 5 to symbolize the change to the Year of the Pig, one of the 12 zodiac animals celebrated in the Chinese culture.
District parent Anna Chan, along with her daughters, kindergarten student Lauren Chan and second grader Alanna Chan, led the kindergarten classes in lessons and activities surrounding the celebration. Mrs. Chan
showcased various decorations and common attire worn during the traditional ceremonies and activities.
Following a discussion about the different ways to celebrate, Mrs. Chan and her daughters taught the students how to create a paper fish with a red envelope. The color red symbolizes good luck and the envelopes are presented at social and family gatherings.
The assembly concluded with the explanation of the 12 zodiac animals and the order in which they are celebrated.
Principal Erin Lindsay-DiFiglia thanks Mrs. Chan and her daughters for educating the kindergarten students on the culture of the Chinese New Year.
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Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) & Summer Arts Academy invites all Nassau & Suffolk County students with artistic talent, passion and ambitions to an Open House on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am2 pm. Prospective students from across Long Island are welcome to tour the campus at 239 Cold Spring Road in Syosset with LIHSA Principal Dr Chris Rogutsky Bleecker and staff to experience classes focused on each area of the visual and performing arts.
Attendees can join a theater improvisation skit, sketch in an art class, take a dance class, listen to a jazz performance and participate in much more to get better acquainted with LIHSA. During the Open House, parents of prospective students will also
have the opportunity to speak with faculty, guidance, current parents and students. There will also be information about our Summer Arts Academy, which will be run as part of Hofstra Summer Camps.
Established in 1973, LIHSA is part of the public education system and is paid for by local school districts. It offers specialized training and instruction to students interested in pursuing careers in dance, drama, musical theatre, filmmaking, special effects, instrumental and vocal music, digital music, fine arts and digital media. The half-day program enables students to complete their core academclasses in their home high school and receive two and a
half hours of intensive training in their field of study.As part of their professionallevel training, students regularly receive one-onone access to experienced professionals working in their chosen fields.
“We are incredibly proud of the instruction and experiences offered at the Long Island High School for the Arts,” said Dr. Robert Dillon, District Superintendent of Nassau BOCES. “Each year, we look forward to our Open Houses to showcase the programs and talent our students possess. We encourage all students interested in pursuing the arts to come down and take advantage of this
opportunity to learn how LIHSAcan help you reach your dreams.”
Alumni of the school have gone on to develop successful careers in all fields of art. In addition to landing starring roles on Broadway, alumni have danced with national touring companies, illustrated for New Yorker magazine, designed successful swimsuits lines and embarked on technical careers working for companies such as Cirque de Soleil. Graduates have also earned prestigious scholarships and grants to continue their education at some of the nation’s most highly esteemed colleges and conservatories, including the Juilliard School, Boston Conservatory, Cooper Union and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Levittown seniors earn Nassau Zone awards
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Seniors Madison Gillis and Thomas Heslin from Division Avenue High School and seniors Dylan Loades and Annie Zielinski from General Douglas MacArthur High School were recently honored with the 2018-2019 Outstanding
Physical Education Student of the Year Award. Presented by the Nassau Zone of New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, the students were commended during a student
Seniors Madison Gillis (left) and Thomas Heslin from Division Avenue High School were honored at the Nassau Zone of New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Physical Education Student Awards Dinner.
awards dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club.
Each year, the Outstanding Physical Student of the Year Award is presented to one male and one female Nassau County high school senior
from each school district who exemplify outstanding scholastic ability, physical education performance and leadership qualities.
Dutch Lane Student Council's priorities: environment and hunger
Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville established its first ever Student Council this fall and its already making a positive impact on the school and community.
The council is made up of 10 students representative of grades 3-5. Elections were held in November and since then, the group has launched a schoolwide recycling program and a canned food drive. The recycling program is already causing a significant reduction in the amount of plastic that is discarded as trash in the school cafeteria. A Souper Bowl drive to col-
lect canned goods for a local food pantry and others in need is well underway. The drive is a national initiative to generate awareness and food donations during the weeks leading up to the NFL’s Super Bowl.
“They have been very enthusiastic in organizing activities that promote a positive school culture, while also helping others in the greater community and beyond,” Dutch Lane Principal Janine Rossi said. The council is also planning a Pajama Day event in February.
General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors Dylan Loades (right) and Annie Zielinski were selected as Outstanding Physical Education Students by the Nassau Zone of New York State
The inaugural Dutch Lane Student Council: (Top row, left to right) Diella Chung, Raven Canzoneri, Vincenza Guerra, Aisha Kumar, Kaitlyn Poulus, John Croce; (Bottom row, left to right) Ioanna Koliatsis, Joshua Anikewich, Kayleigh Poulus and Lilian Didyk.
Photo courtesy of the Hicksville School District
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun: A Luxury All-Inclusive Done Right
BY SARAH FALTER & ERIC LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
At the five-star Grand Residences Riviera Cancun (30 minutes south of Cancun), no detail is overlooked. In fact, the 144-all-suite resort takes advantage of every opportunity and touchpoint with guests to elevate the experience, be it with a wide-variety of activities, gourmet cuisine or comfortable lounge areas that make the already picturesque scene that much more serene.
This is notable because the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun is an all-inclusive resort, a category which can be associated with massmarket travel experience.
But from the moment you step out of the airport you’re greeted with a smiling representative from the hotel who takes your bags, gives you a cold eucalyptus towel and an ice cold bottle of water. The transportation from the airport was premium (luxury SUV) and complimentary. When we arrived, we were presented a beautifully crafted welcome cocktail, gently wrapped local jewelry at reception, and a personal tour of the resort as we made our way to the room.
The impeccable service didn’t stop there. There were handmade crafts on our pillow with turndown service every night, personal concierge service throughout our
The beach at the Grand Residences Riviera Cancun, a luxury all-inclusive resort © Eric Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.com
stay, and even a hydrating Evian facial spray with towels every time we arrived at the pool. We were particularly struck by the kindness and generosity of the staff. Everyone we interacted with during our stay somehow managed to be warm,
present and helpful, without ever feeling overbearing or intrusive.
Outside of the service, the facilities were also top-tier. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The grounds of the resort were colorful and beautifully manicured (the resort is located between the world’s second largest barrier reef and a tranquil nature preserve). The beach was clean and expansive. We very much enjoyed
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exploring the property and surrounding areas in the early morning and walking the beach at sunset. One evening we rented yoga mats and did self-guided sunset yoga on the beach.
Some beach resorts may make you feel trapped or constrained, but what we loved most about our experience was the freedom to really make our stay whatever we wanted or felt like doing at the time. When we wanted to be active, there was a tennis court, lap pool, gym and miles of beach/trails for running. But when we wanted to do nothing, there were so many comfortable nooks to relax and fully enjoy the exquisite luxury of doing nothing at all. And when we wanted to eat, the options were endless.
The food was truly delicious (which is saying something for two foodies) and the options for dining were plentiful. On the property, there are three restaurants: El Faro Grille, Flor De Canela and Heaven Beach Bar & Grille. While the last option is only open for lunch, the first two offer elaborate and varied options to satisfy every possible appetite. El Faro Grille is the international option, with a rotating menu every evening. Flor De Canela is more traditional Mexican cuisine (definitely our favorite).
We ate so much delectable food at these restaurants throughout our stay: Lobster tails in fettuccine pasta, green curry mussels, short rib mole, the list goes on and on and on. And for those looking to lay low, the resort offers 24-hour room service, the
menu for which is more limited than the restaurants, but still with tons of options.
All of this is included in the allinclusive package (anywhere from $400500 per night, depending on the time of year).
There is a long list of what we could take advantage of: Tea Time Experience; yoga; zumba dance lessons; tennis lessons; Kids Club (mask design,
sand art, face painting, Mexican lottery, air hockey, Xbox, etc.); bicycle tour to Puerto Morelos Town; cooking classes; personal concierge; 24 Hours fitness center; complimentary WiFi; butler service; mixology lessons and 5 minute sunscreen massage at pool/beach and the complimentary airport transfer.
Grand Residences Riviera Cancun sits in the heart of the Riviera Maya in the Yucatan Peninsula which boasts a
vast wealth of natural wonders and interesting remains of the ancient Mayan civilization.
The resort is relatively close to some vibrant, historical and culturally interesting towns. During our weeklong trip, we spent some time in Playa del Carmen (45 minutes) & Tulum (90 minutes), as well as visited nearby
Getting into the mood to celebrate Presidents’ Week? Warm up this winter and cozy up to real wood-burning fireplaces at historic hotels across the country and sip fireside cocktails at Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Benjamin Harrison’s, favorite getaways, not to mention John Steinbeck’s, and John D. Rockefeller’s and feel transported in time. Here’s a sampling:
BARON’S COVE, Sag Harbor, N.Y.
Offering one of the coziest spots and sweeping harbor views in the Hamptons year-round is the sophisticated Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor, New York. This 67-room luxe resort offers three wood-burning fireplaces for guests to enjoy — one in its lobby lounge, a popular retreat for happy hour, live local music, and where guests gather for pre-dinner artisanal cocktails before heading upstairs to dine fireside at The Restaurant at Baron’s Cove. The third wood-burning fireplace is located on the hotel’s covered veranda, the ideal spot for small plates and drinks in the warmer months.
Fun historical fact: Located walking distance from Sag Harbor’s main attractions and town, Baron’s Cove, its restaurant, and fireplaces were once the go-to destinations for prominent guests including John and Elaine Steinbeck, Paul Newman, Art Garfunkel, George Plimpton, Billy Joel, Richard Kind, Truman Capote, Jason Pollock, and Willem and Elaine de Kooning
What to sip fireside: Baron’s Cove offers historical cocktails in honor of its impressive literary background. Sip «The Steinbeck” – this renamed Jack Rose cocktail was one of the author’s favorite libations.
THE BROADMOOR, Colorado Springs, Colo. Head out to where the west begins for fireside warmth. Set in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Colorado Springs,The Broadmoor has more than 50 sleeping room fireplaces and eight public fireplaces (not including exterior firepits!). While not all of the fireplaces are wood-burning (there
Hotels with Hearth and History
are seven fireplaces using wood located throughout the resort, including three in the resort’s luxurious Estate House), these comfortable and elegant hearths offer the ideal setting after a long day of western adventure for an evening of Rocky Mountain relaxation.
The Broadmoor has been a gateway for travelers to experience the American West since it opened its doors in 1918 – that means that guests have been enjoying these original fireplaces for a century. With its 5,000 acres, wilderness experiences, iconic golf courses, and award-winning restaurants and spa, this legendary property offers its guests distinct, luxury accommodations and authentic western adventures and experiences such as real cattle drives, falconry, fly fishing.
Fun historical fact: John D. Rockefeller was the Broadmoor’s first celebrity guest at the private opening of the historic hotel back in June 1918.
What to sip fireside: The Broadmoor’s founder, Spencer Penrose, enjoyed an occasional cocktail and even had a bloodshot glass eye that he would put in to replace his clear glass eye after he had been drinking. One of Penrose’s favorite drinks was the Fish House Punch – a nod to his membership in Philadelphia’s Rabbit Club, which was founded in 1866. Modeled after the Rabbit Club, Penrose founded the Cooking Club in Colorado Springs in 1908 and introduced Fish House Punch, which is still served there today. The Broadmoor’s “Fish House” was named in honor of that tradition and serves Fish House Punch made with the original recipe with Appleton Rum, brandy, peach schnapps, and prepared sweet and sour.
CONGRESS HALL, Cape May, N.J.
For more than 200 years, Congress Hall, the Big House by the Sea, has charmed visitors not only during the popular summer months at the South Jersey shore, but during the winter months as well. A haven of relaxed elegance, fun, and historic charm, Congress Hall is just a few stops from the ocean in the heart of Cape May’s
The Broadmoor has been a gateway for travelers to experience the American West since it opened its doors in 1918, when John D. Rockefeller was its first celebrity guest. Cozy up at century-old fireplaces after a day enjoying wilderness activities.
famed historic district. Guests love to gather around the massive wood-burning fireplace in the recently redesigned Brown Room, a sophisticated lounge, while enjoying expertly crafted cocktails and small plates and listening to live music. The Blue Pig Tavern, the hotel’s signature restaurant that features farm-to-table menu items from their own 62-acre farm just a mile away, boasts a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by a beautiful brick mantelpiece. The fires are always burning from morning to night – making it a wonderful place for guests to enjoy an early cup of coffee or a late night cocktail while basking it its glow.
Fun historical fact: United States Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Benjamin Harrison have all stayed at Congress Hall over the past two centuries and likely sipped a drink while conversing around the same fireplace guests relax around today.
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What to sip fireside: The hotel offers a list of Presidential Cocktails inspired by the Commanders-in-Chief who visited the property. Try the “drunken theatrics,” inspired by Franklin Pierce, who was known to have a passion for enjoying a nice whiskey during his stay at Congress Hall. GRAND GENEVA RESORT & SPA, Lake Geneva, Wis. Situated on 1,300 acres in the woodlands of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and boasting over 600 rooms plus its own on-property waterpark, the award-winning Grand Geneva Resort & Spa offers a variety of adventures and distinct, relaxing accommodations including its popular lobby lounge fireplace which immediately invites you to sit back and relax. Throughout the year guests can be found savoring cocktails next to the lobby lounge’s roaring wood-burning fire-
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Saluting Black History & Athlete Carl Lewis
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
For Black History Month in previous years I focused on African Americans who made their mark on the baseball field primarily because I find something about baseball fascinating. This year, however, I am focusing on Carl Lewis, an African American who accomplished a lot in the area of track and field and in other areas after he retired from his sport.
Frederick Carlton “Carl” Lewis was born on July 1, 1961, in Birmingham, A.L., the third of four children. Carl’s father played football and ran track at Tuskegee Institute. His mother, Evelyn, was a world-class hurdler who represented the U.S. at the 1951 Pan-
American Games and competed in the 1952 Olympics in the 80-meter hurdles. In 1963, when Carl was two years old, his family moved to Willingboro, N.J.
Track became an integral part of Lewis’ life in New Jersey since his parents were teachers and founded a local track club for girls. The club soon opened to boys, and that helped pave the way for Lewis’ career in track and field. Both Carl and his sister, Carol, went on to compete in the Olympics and world championships.
When Carl Lewis was a junior at Willingboro High School he became one of the top long jumpers in the state of New Jersey. As a high school senior, Lewis broke the national prep
long jump record with a jump of 26 feet 8 inches and also became one of the top long jumpers in the world.
Upon graduation from high school, Lewis entered the University of Houston. By the end of his first year, Lewis was ranked fifth in the world in the long jump by “Track and Field News.” (encyclopediaofalabama.org)
Lewis qualified to compete in the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the long jump and as a member of the 4 x 100 meter relay team but that never happened. President Jimmy Carter announced a U.S. boycott of the games.
By 1981, Lewis was ranked first in the world in the long jump as well as in the 100 meters, a position he held
for nearly a decade. In 1983, Lewis won the 100 meter, 200 meter, and long jump at the U.S. National Championships, something that had not been achieved since 1886.
He was also ranked first in the world in the 200 meters from 1981 to 1986 and first in the world in the long jump from 1981 to 1985, 1987 to 1989, and in 1992 and 1996.
Carl Lewis’ Olympic achievements from 1984 until 1996 were equally impressive. In his first Olympic competition in 1984 in Los Angeles, Lewis won gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, the long jump and the 4 x 100 meter relay. He became the first
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
SSI: the Most Misunderstood Government Program
BY TOM MARGENAU
This is going to be a column about that other program. What other program? Regular readers have heard me mention it occasionally. I’m talking about Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. When I do bring it up, I usually say something like this: “SSI is a federal welfare program that is managed by the Social Security Administration. It is NOT a Social Security benefit, and money to fund the program comes from the government’s general revenues, not from the Social Security trust funds.”
I feel obliged to make that point because almost everyone thinks SSI is a Social Security welfare benefit. Many others think that SSI stands for “Social Security Income.” Again, it does not. It’s something completely different.
Before going on, here is a quick history lesson. The SSI law was passed during the Nixon years -- in 1973. His administration thought that instead of having 50 separate welfare programs administered by each state, with differing standards for eligibility, there should be one national welfare program with uniform eligibility criteria.
That probably made sense. But I think they made two mistakes. First, they called this new program Supplemental Security Income. That sounds an awful lot like it is some kind of supplemental Social Security benefit. And then they compounded that error by giving it to the Social Security Administration to run. No wonder people were confused then -- and still are today!
So who gets SSI? If you are over 65 and poor, or if you are under 65 but disabled and poor, you might qualify for a monthly SSI check. How poor do you have to be? In a nutshell, you must have less than $2,000 in assets (the value of the home you live in and the car you drive don’t count) and less than about $771 in monthly income.
In effect, SSI does what its name implies. It “supplements” your “income” up to that $771 level. So, for example, if a widow is getting $600 per month from Social Security and she has no other income, and if she has less than $2,000 in the bank, she would keep getting her $600 Social Security check and she would get $171 from SSI to take her up to the $771 level.
But it’s not quite that simple. She would actually get $191 from SSI. And I am not even going to begin to try to explain why she would get the extra $20 per month. Suffice it to say that like any welfare program, there are enough eligibility criteria and payment variables to fill about 10 three-ring binders. (At least that was true when I worked for the agency. Today, it’s all online, of course.) Readers often complain to me that Social Security rules are too com-
plex. Well, believe me, SSI regulations make the Social Security rulebook look like an elementary school primer!
I don’t get many emails from SSI recipients. But I’ve saved up a few and will go over them today.
Q: I am trying to help my adult son get on SSI. He has many mental problems and can’t work. He lives with me, and I used to give him money to live and to pay his bills. The SSI people told me that money I gave him disqualified him for SSI. So instead of giving him money, I started paying his bills directly. And now they tell me my son still can’t get SSI. Can you explain this to me?
A: As I pointed out at the beginning of this column, SSI is welfare. And like all welfare programs, any income a person has, whether it is paid directly, or in the indirect method you are now employing, counts against his possible SSI payment. Also, that $771 payment level is reduced significantly if someone is living in another person’s household and not paying any rent. (The law assumes someone living like that doesn’t need as much money as someone who is paying rent or a mortgage.)
You need to sit down with an SSI counselor at your local Social Security office and go over your financial situations and find out if there is some way your son could qualify for SSI.
Q: My mother lives on a very small widow’s benefit. It’s only $710 per month. We are trying to get her on SSI. She owns the small home that she lives in. The Social Security office turned her down for SSI because they said she has “excess resources.” That’s a joke! She does own a rundown cabin by a lake in the northern part of our state. But it’s uninhabitable and she hasn’t been there in years. Can you explain this to me?
A: The problem is that cabin, and especially the land it sits on, is worth money. I don’t know how much, but I am sure it is more than $2,000. And that puts her over the asset limit to qualify for SSI. But you should go back to the Social Security office and ask an SSI specialist if there is some way she can dispose of that cabin and land and make herself eligible for SSI payments.
Q: I am trying to get Medicaid help for my elderly sister. Her husband deserted her years ago. She has hardly any money, and her health recently took a turn for the worse. When we called the welfare office about getting Medicaid help, we were told she has to apply for SSI at the Social Security office! We don’t want any SSI. We just want some extra help paying her medical bills. What can we do about this?
A: You are probably going to have to take your sister to a Social Security
office and sign her up for SSI. Here’s why. Medicaid is a federal health insurance program for poor people. It is usually administered by state social service agencies (what you called the “welfare office”). But in most states, Medicaid eligibility is tied to SSI eligibility. In other words, if you qualify for SSI, you also qualify for Medicaid. So states like to let the federal government (via the Social Security Administration) do all
the legwork and paperwork for them by getting their potential Medicaid clients on SSI first. If your mother is turned down for SSI, then go back to the welfare office to see if she can get Medicaid even if she can’t get SSI.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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cenotes and caves. For us, these destinations offered a textured and authentic compliment to the tranquil resort life. If you’re like us and value a balance of adventure and relaxation in your vacations, we highly recommend checking out these nearby destinations. It is worth noting that Grand
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Olympic athlete to win four gold medals since Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics and won the same four events as Owens.
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Saluting Black History & Athlete Carl Lewis Famous Achievers Through the Years*
Lewis went on to win four consecutive gold medals in the long jump in 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996. He won two consecutive gold medals in the 100-meter dash in 1984 and 1988, the latter after the winning sprinter, Canadian Ben Johnson, was disqualified for illegal steroid use. After winning his final gold medal in the long jump in the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Lewis retired from the sport in 1997.
Publications around the world have honored him with various titles including “Sportsman of the Century,” “World Athlete of the Century” and “Olympian of the Century.”
Carl Lewis has long been interested in acting and in 1987 he played a Miami cop in the “Dirty Laundry.” He played a jogger/himself in “Cannonball Fever,” a 1989 comedy with John Candy.
He appeared in the 2002 TV movie, “Atomic Twister.” He also played the part of Grisham in the 2003 film, “Alien Hunter” and that of Brian Jones in “The Last Adam” movie in 2006. Additionally, he played a “People” magazine reporter in the 2006 movie, “Material Girls” which also featured Angelica Huston, Hilary Duff and Lukas Haas.
No major parts came for Carl Lewis on the Big Screen but he has been happy just to appear in these movies.
In 2011 Lewis announced that he was running for a seat in the New Jersey state Senate. His candidacy was later challenged over the state’s residency requirement, however, and he withdrew from the race. He had not lived in New Jersey for four years which was the requirement according to the state’s constitution.
Carl Lewis was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1985. He had lived in Los Angeles, Calif., but he currently lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife, Maria.
His son, Bakim Lewis, graduated from the U.S. Army’s Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., in 2015. Carl Lewis attended graduation to show his support for his new soldier.
“This is just pretty amazing to see all these parents come together from all over the world and watch their child graduate to become a soldier.” Bakim Lewis now is in the music business.
These days Carl Lewis owns a marketing and branding company named C.L.E.G., which markets and brands products and services including his own.
He became a vegan in 1990 and he attributed it for much of his success as an athlete. About being a vegan athlete Carl Lewis has said, “I’ve found that a person does not need protein from meat to be a successful athlete. In fact, my best year of track competition was the first year I ate a vegan diet.”
This famous American track and field athlete has said a lot of good things about competing, about being focused and about change. Here are a few of his quotes:
On being such a graceful runner who seemed to float on the track: “The key is staying relaxed. Right now I think a lot of athletes are so focused on power – we need to get back to being fast and relaxed and smooth.”
“When I run – you can see my record – I run to win.”
“Scientists have proven that it’s impossible to long-jump 30 feet, but I don’t listen to that kind of talk. Thoughts like that have a way of sinking into your feet.”
“To this day, most people think of me as the fastest human. They don’t really think of me as a long jumper, although that’s the event I had more success in.”
“You have to free your mind to do things you wouldn’t think of doing. Don’t ever say no.”
“I’m not Carl Lewis the athlete any more. I’m growing into a new person with new interests and new goals.”
George Washington Carver, 1864-1943
American botanist and inventor.
Carver developed techniques to improve soils depleted by repeated plantings of cotton. He wanted poor farmers to grow alternative crops, such as peanuts, sweet potatoes and soybeans, as a source of food.
Bessie Coleman, 1892-1926 Aviator.
She was the first woman of AfricanAmerican descent and the first of Native American descent to hold a pilot’s license. Bessie Coleman got her international pilot license in 1921.
Mary Jackson, 1921-2005 Mathematician.
Jackson was a mathematician and aerospace engineer at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics which became the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958. She worked at Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, for most of her career. She worked in the Computing unit, took advanced engineering classes and in 1958 became NASA’s first black female engineer. Much of her work was focused on the airflow around aircraft.
Satchel Paige, 1905-1982 Negro Leagues star, Major League Baseball pitcher.
Paige was a right-handed pitcher and at age 42 in 1948, he was the oldest major league rookie while playing for the Cleveland Indians. He played with the St. Louis Browns until age 47 and represented them in the All-Star Game in 1952 and 1953. He was the first player who had played in the Negro leagues to pitch in the World Series, in 1948, and was the first electee of the Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues to be inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971.
Mahalia Jackson, 1911-1972 “The Queen of Gospel.”
A contralto, she became one of the most influential gospel singers in the world and was regarded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist. In 1950, Jackson became the first gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall when Joe Bostic produced the Negro Gospel and Religious Music Festival. She started tour-
ing Europe in 1952 and was hailed by critics as the “world’s greatest gospel singer.” In Paris she was called the Angel of Peace and throughout the continent she sang to capacity audiences.
Joe Louis, 1914-1981 Professional boxer. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time. Louis’ championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months. in that time he participated in 26 championship fights.
Ella Fitzgerald, 1917-1996 Singer, the “First Lady of Song” and the “Queen of Jazz.”
Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the U.S. for more than half a century. In her lifetime she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums. Her voice was flexible, wide-ranging, accurate and timeless. She could sing sultry ballads, sweet jazz and imitate every instrument in an orchestra. She worked with all the jazz greats from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Nat King Cole to Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman.
Wilt Chamberlain, 1936-1999 Basketball star.
Philadelphia, Pa., native Wilt Chamberlain played for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the University of Kansas and also for the Harlem Globetrotters before playing in the NBA. The 7 foot 1 inch, Chamberlain played the center position. He is widely considered one of the greatest and most dominant players in NBA history.
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place while enjoying live entertainment and views of the resort’s outdoor pool and Wisconsin countryside. Dinner guests at the resort’s Ristorante Brissago also get to enjoy fresh seasonal dishes prepared over the restaurant’s very own wood-burning stove, offering an authentic wood-fired cooking and dining experience.
Fun historical fact: In its earlier life, before becoming Grand Geneva in 1993, the resort was the Lake Geneva Playboy Club, the first Playboy Club Hotel to open in the United States with a cabaret stage that attracted some of the era’s most famous acts, including Bob Hope and Sonny and Cher. In 1968, Lake Geneva government officials and local dignitaries joined Hugh Hefner in celebrating the property’s grand opening.
What to sip fireside: There’s no better cocktail to enjoy while sitting fireside than the resort’s drink by the same name made with Bulleit Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, Giffard Abricot du Roussillon, simply syrup, and bar keep Chinese bitters.
KINGSMILL RESORT,
Williamsburg, Va. Kingsmill Resort, a AAA Four Diamond condominium resort on the James River in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers newly renovated one-, two- or three-bedroom condos featuring wood-burning fireplaces. During winter months, Kingsmill guest service members bring firewood, build and light the fire for you on request. Late fall through Jan. 1, guests are given complimentary s’mores kits at the front desk before heading out each night and can roast them by the outdoor wood-burning fire pit from 5-10 p.m. Kingsmill features four restaurants and a wealth of activities from championship golf to tennis, from bike riding to pools. All multi-bedroom condo accommodations feature a full kitchen, massive living room/dining room and washer/dryer.
Fun historic fact: On the colorful scorecard, hole 17 at Kingsmill Resort’s River Golf Course should read: “You are about to play the most historic 177 yards of golf in America. Take it all in. Don’t rush. Look around and imagine how this very land played a role in American history starting in 1607.” Thanks to its strategic and inviting position overlooking the James River, the tee box features clearly visible remnants of the earthen works (a hastily made fort or defensive structure) from the American Revolution, which was then repurposed (location, location, location) in the War Between the States. Today a Civil War cannon and flag guard this sacred ground. But well before aggression – or the early settlers who arrived to this very shoreline in seek a new home – Native Americans lived here and enjoyed the oysters still plentiful and being served up at the 19th hole here at Kingsmill. Today, when golfers walk between the tee box and the green at the River Course’s 17th hole, they are stepping on the same land where the Jamestown settlers stepped off their boat in 1607. Those settlers would later sail upriver and start what is now the United States of America at Jamestown. The old pilings in the river are the location of their
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original port and start of the road from the James River to Williamsburg, the amazing colonial town that’s still thriving 400 years later. To the left of the hole are the foundations of what was basically a pub, early warehouse, hotel and some say a brothel all dating way back before 1776. That’s 177 yards of history from the Native Americans to the Jamestown Settlers, Williamsburg, the American Revolution and Civil War to where LPGA players now tee off in an annual professional golf tournament. Kingsmill Resort is also the place where Presidents Clinton, Bush (43) and Obama have come to meet, relax, work and rehearse for debates. Today golfers, families, couples and friends come to Kingsmill Resort’s hallowed ground to make their own history.
What to sip fireside: Sit by the heat and dream of warmer days to come with the hotel’s Sunset Martini made with Malibu, Crème de Banana, and Pineapple.
THE RITZ-CARLTON: NEW ORLEANS Located on the fringe of the French Quarter, The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans offers guests the comforts of wood-burning fireplaces in its Ritz-Carlton Suite, Library Lounge, and Club Lounge.
Fun historic fact: The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is housed in the original 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building.
What to sip fireside: Curl up with a glass of wine from the hotel’s very cool wine dispensing machine. The wine dispenser is The Enomatic Elite wine serving system based out of Italy created by two Tuscan entrepreneurs. It’s an innovative DIY system for preserving and serving wine by the glass, allowing countless benefits such as preserving the taste, ensuring proper temperature, and the perfect pour of 6oz. There is even a function that allows the user to get a taste before they decide to go for the full 6oz pour.
The hotel serves chilled white varieties such as Steven Kent’s RitzCarlton Cuvee Chardonnay, Montevina Chardonnay, Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc, Leth Riesling, Terlato Pinot Grigio, and Mantanzas Creek Chardonnay.
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Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Benjamin Harrison have all stayed at Congress Hall, in historic Cape May, NJ, over the past two centuries and likely sipped a drink while conversing around the same fireplace guests relax around today
Baron’s Cove in nearby Sag Harbor offers historical cocktails in honor of its impressive literary background. Sip “The Steinbeck” – renamed Jack Rose cocktail was one of John Steinbeck’s favorite libations.
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At its Dec. 12 meeting of the Board of Education, the Levittown Public Schools honored the district’s four Coca-Cola Scholars Program semifinalists. This is an achievement-based scholarship that is awarded to students in recognition of their capacity to lead and serve in their schools and communities. Congratulations to Division Avenue High School seniors Holly Dukacz and Brandon Smith and General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors Kimberly Mestizo and Colin Wu, who are competing for one of 150 college scholarships worth $20,000. The board also recognized the MacArthur Wind Ensemble, who performed a medley of holiday classics prior to the start of the meeting.
Four seniors from the Levittown Public Schools were selected as semifinalists in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. From left: Division Avenue High School seniors Holly Dukacz and Brandon Smith and General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors Kimberly Mestizo and Colin Wu.
Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Division Avenue senior earns prestigious Eagle Scout distinction
Division Avenue High School senior James Pizaro was honored as an Eagle Scout during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Jan. 8.
Senior James Pizaro with his troop, troop leaders, parents and members of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Brentwood community garden during the ribbon cutting ceremony.
James Pizaro, a senior at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public Schools, was honored by the Boys Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Jan. 8. An Eagle Scout is the highest ranking bestowed on a member of the Boy Scouts of America and requires a specific amount of merit badges, including a service project.
Pizaro is the junior assistant scoutmaster of Levittown’s Troop 316 and recently finished his Eagle Scout Community Service Project, serving the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood. His project, a new table and pavilion for the Sisters of Saint Joseph Brentwood community garden, will not only serve the convent but the entire Brentwood
Eighth-grade geography wiz
Eighth grader Patrick Dircks of the Bethpage Union Free School District’s John F. Kennedy Middle School became a back-to-back-to-back winner of the school’s Geography Bee on Jan. 10.
Social studies classes in sixth through eighth grades held their own contests prior to the schoolwide finals competition to determine who would participate in the Geography Bee. Principal Kevin Fullerton officiated the finals as students gathered in the auditorium to answer questions that covered topics including United States and world geography.
Patrick has held the title of school Geography Bee champion for three years
Community.
“The reason why I chose to do this project is because the garden helps the entire community,” said Pizaro. “Often, the harvest and fresh eggs would be out in the open, ruined by rain or birds.”
The pavilion was designed to protect the harvest and eggs, allowing the Sisters of Saint Joseph to donate more to the community. After one year of hard work and raising more than $3,500 to complete his project, Pizaro was able to present the new table and pavilion to the community in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 28. In addition, he presented the Sisters with a check for $2,183, a very charitable donation.
in a row by winning the finals and will now take the next step of an online written test for the 31st annual National Geographic Bee. He aims to advance to the state championship round for the third straight year as well.
The top 100 scorers on the test in each state are eligible to compete in their state bee. State winners advance to the national championship rounds in Washington, D.C., for the chance to win a $50,000 college scholarship.
“It is remarkable that Patrick has won this contest three years in a row,” said Principal Kevin Fullerton. “We look forward to him advancing and wish him luck in the next round!”
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Eighth-grade Geography Bee champion Patrick Dircks with John F. Kennedy Middle School Prinipal Kevin Fullerton
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.
Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer
Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.
A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674
A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER
Mineola, New York
TERMS OF SALE
Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.
The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.
The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.
The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their
LEGAL NOTICES
purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.
The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
Furthermore, as to the bidding,
1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.
2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder,
and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.
3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.
4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER
Mineola, New York MIT 5769 2X 02/01,08
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Janine Conte and Michael Conte, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 10, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on March 05, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 124 BUCKET LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 45, BLOCK 216, LOT 17. Approximate amount of judgment $310,670.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-004801.
George P. Esernio, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5770
4X 02/01,08,15,22
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC., V.
BEVERLY SCHILLACI; if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, et. al. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated November 01, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC. is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY SCHILLACI; if living, and if dead, the respective heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, et. al. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 5, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 47 CHESTNUT ST, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 12, Block 253, Lots 8, 9, & 10: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14-000697.
Gregory M. LaSpina, Esq.Referee.
RAS Boriskin, LLC
900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. MIT 5771
4X 02/01,08,15,22
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court
County Of Nassau
U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff Against
JENNY YUN A/K/A JENNY KANG, et al Defendants
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 17, 2016, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 5, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 10 California Street, Hicksville, New York 11801. Sec 11 Block 292 Lot 53 and 54. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, not an Incorporated Village, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $377,675.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 08-005529.
Mark McKew, Esq., Referee VERJN115
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 MIT 5772 4X 02/01,08,15,22
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX9, Plaintiff, vs.
MONICA KHANNA A/K/A MONICA GUMASTE, DNYANESH GUMASTE A/K/A DNYANESH R. GUMASTE A/K/A DANNY GUMASTE, RAJNISH RAMETRA, ANALI GUMASTE, DANNY GUMASTE, Defendants
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 26, 2018, I, David Peirez, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 5, 2019 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 87 East End Avenue Hicksville, NY 11801
SBL No.: 12-295-34
ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 16-006640 in the amount of $640,735.17 plus interest and costs.
Kathryn E. Assini, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072
MIT 5773 4X 02/01,08,15,22
NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff, vs.
THEODOROS DOUMAZIOS
A/K/A TED DOUMAZIOS, KERRI DOUMAZIOS, et al. Defendants
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 5, 2018, I, Jane Shrenkel the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 5, 2019 at Nassau County Supreme Court, CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows
20 Milford Drive Plainview, NY 11803
SBL No.: 13-44-76 and 85
ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Oyster Bay,
County of Nassau and the State of New York
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 13-1936 in the amount of $1,118,151.59 plus interest and costs.
Richard S. Mullen, Esq.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614
Tel.: 855-227-5072
MIT 5774 4X 02/01,08,15,22
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, -againstRAJIV TANWAR; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. S/B/M FLEET NATIONAL BANK; GREEN HILL EQUITIES LLC; MANINDER SURI; MATTHEW PUTH,
Index No. 14626/2013. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated, December 12, 2018 and entered with the Nassau County Clerk on December 17, 2018, Janine T. Lynam, Esq., the Appointed Referee, will sell the premises known as 4230 Florence Road, Bethpage, New York 11714 at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part) Courtroom in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, on February 19, 2019 at 11:30 A.M. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York known as Section: 52; Block: 313; Lot: 0011.0 will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment, Index No. 14626/2013. The approximate amount of judgment is $532,164.10 plus interest and costs.
FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP
85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
BN 7357
4X 01/18,25,02/01,08
PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.
Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer
Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.
A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674
A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York
TERMS OF SALE
Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any
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bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.
The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.
Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.
2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon,
and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.
3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.
4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.
Dated: January 18, 2019
THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER
Mineola, New York BN 7359 2X 02/01,02/08
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County Of Nassau
THE BANK OF NEW YORK
MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC. ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, Plaintiff – Against –MARK JOHNEAS, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 25, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction, at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, Nassau County, New York on the 5th Day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York.
Premises known as 244 N. 5th Street, Bethpage, (Town of Oyster Bay) NY 11714.
(Section: 46, Block: 78, Lot: 47) Approximate amount of lien $818,888.89 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment
and terms of sale. Index No. 13-9787.
Gennaro Pasquale, Esq., Referee.
Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: January 4, 2019
BN 7360 4X 02/01,08,15,22
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County Of Nassau USROF IV LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-1, BY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, Against LUZ D. MENSING A/K/A LUZ MENSING, ET AL, Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 9/21/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 3/5/2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 187 Princess Street Hicksville, NY 11801 described as follows; ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 11, Block 250 and, Lot 37 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $435,499.99 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 12637/13
Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee.
STIENE & ASSOCIATES PC (Attorney’s for Plaintiff), 167 Main Street Northport, NY 11768
Dated: 12/7/2018
File Number: 201101293-03 EFF MIT 5775 4X 02/01,08,15,22
Town of Oyster Bay "TryHockey-For-Free"
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Town, in conjunction with the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers, will host a special “Try-Hockey-for-Free Program” on Sunday, February 17, from 9:30 am to 11:45 am, at the state-of-the-art Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. The event will allow children, ages 5 through 9, a unique opportunity to explore the sport of ice hockey. In addition, time will be set aside for photo opportunities and autographs.
Try-Hockey-for-Free is designed for children with little or no prior skating experience. New York Rangers alumni and Junior Rangers staff will lead the one-day session, which includes free skate rentals and loaner equipment, a free Rangers hockey stick for children to take home and a post-skate meet-and-greet with former professional hockey players. The program is limited to 75 participants and space is filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. For additional dates, locations and registration, parents can visit https:// www.nhl.com/rangers/community/junior-rangers-rookie-series.
“Children, under the watchful eye of professional staff, will be introduced to the exciting sport of ice hockey,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “This free session provides parents the
opportunity to assess if the sport of ice hockey is a good fit for their child, without making an initial financial commitment.”
“This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to get the chance to play the greatest game on Earth,” said New York Rangers legend Adam Graves. “These are kids that might not otherwise be able to experience the game of hockey. They are sure to love it and hopefully this ignites a lifelong passion for the sport.”
The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is a yearround indoor recreational facility located at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. The facility features an NHLsize rink, professional-grade dasher boards, locker rooms with showers, a four-paneled electronic scoreboard, elevated bleacher seating with excellent sight lines, a modern food concession, a brick fireplace and seating area, and a fully stocked pro and skate shop. Year-round beginner/ advanced hockey programs are available, including the Town’s own House League for ice hockey, as well as figure skating programs and public skate sessions. For more information about the Try-Hockey-for-Free program and other activities at the facility, please visit www. oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 433-RINK.
East Broadway students take on the world of chess
and C.J. McNulty showcased their
Thirty East Broadway Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders are practicing their problem solving and sportsmanship skills each week with the help of the after-school East Broadway Chess Club, advised by Dr. Leigh Rust, school psychologist, and Danielle Bantileskas, school social worker. Members meet once a week to engage in friendly competition with free play and chess tournaments against their peers.
The club brings together students with an array of different interests, academic levels and skills. Students
read the rules of the game together before tournament time, which consists of shaking hands before starting, not assisting other players, raising their hand when there is a checkmate, and more. The game itself also serves many benefits for the students.
“Chess strengthens executive functioning, planning, organization, problem solving, logic, and sportsmanship abilities,” said Dr. Rust.
Three former club members, who now attend Jonas E. Salk Middle School, return to the school each week to share their passion for the game with the
students. Sixth graders Joe Healy and Brody O’Doherty and seventh grader David Silberger walk around the room to assist members who may need help making strategic moves. Both Healy and Silberger also have siblings who participate in the club.
“We both like chess and Dr. Rust is an awesome teacher,” said Healy. “It’s fun to be able to help.”
The club also reinforces positive behavior during non-tournament days. For those displaying good behavior, students can earn “magical pieces” which
can be used against an opponent. They also have the chance to select the background music which is played during games. Students enjoy coming to the club each week to get to know and play with other members.
“My favorite part about this club is being able to communicate with my friends while playing a fun game,” said fifth grader C.J. McNulty. “I wanted to join Chess Club because I used to play the game all the time at home and I thought it would be fun.”
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Fourth graders Caitlyn Canty (left) and Andre Bowman during Chess Club.
Fifth graders Meghan Gorey (left) and Phoebe Zivkovich played against each other during the chess tournament.
Members of East Broadway Elementary School’s Chess Club stayed focused during tournament rounds.
Fifth graders Jack Healy (left)
chess skills.
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