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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN

NATIVE GARDEN

As part of a year-long service-learning project, students at East Broadway Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District teamed up with the Seatuck organization to create and nurture a Native Garden. At the Feb. 9 Levittown Board of Education meeting, students presented the progress made on project.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Pedestrian killed in Hicksville crash Nassau County Police have reported that an 81-year-old man was struck and killed in a crash on Jerusalem Avenue at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 19.

According to police, the man was attempting to cross Jerusalem Avenue at Parc Lane when he was struck by a northbound 2005 Honda Civic that was being driven by a 20-year-old man. The

operator remained on the scene and awaited police arrival. The pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The investigation is continuing but no charges were immediately brought against the driver.

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College Board special recognition at Hicksville High School The College Board recognized a few select Hicksville High School students, which earned special recognition because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT and/or AP exams. They were recognized by the College Board Nation Recognition Programs with the National African American Recognition Award and National Hispanic Recognition Award.

Cameron Hall and Samantha Mason were awarded the College Board’s National African American Recognition Award.

Jade Amador, Sarah Chavez, Isabella Diaz, Matthew Membreno, and Kaitlyn Verdugo-Ortiz were awarded the College

Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Award. These students were recognized, because they scored in the top 10% on their PSAT and AP exams. Additionally, they earned a score of at least a 3 on two or more AP exams, and have a 3.5 GPA or higher.

During a recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Marianne Litzman recognized all these students for their achievement and hard work during their time at Hicksville High School. Congratulations to all the Hicksville Public Schools’ students that achieved the College Board’s National African American Recognition Award and National Hispanic Recognition Award.

Kaitlyn Verdugo-Ortiz, Jade Amador, and Matthew Membreno earned the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Award and were joined by Mr. Ray Williams in their recognition. Sarah Chavez and Isabella Diaz also earned the College Board Hispanic Recognition Award, but were absent from the photo.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

A nationwide assault

To the Editor: Recently, a so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would ban teachers from talking about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary schools, was introduced in the Florida State Legislature. The measure would also allow parents to sue school districts if they think a violation occurred.

Laws barring trained, credentialed educational professionals from fostering the healthy and authentic development of their pupils through age-appropriate health education are bad enough. However, a lead sponsor of the measure filed an amendment on Feb. 18 to require schools to inform parents within six weeks of learning that a student identifies as LGBTQ+. The amendment allows for no exemption in cases where there is a reason to believe outing the student would result in abuse, neglect or abandonment.

As a committed ally of the LGBTQ+ community, I am absolutely disgusted by every wrinkle of this abusive proposal - one that is nothing short of an act of state-sanctioned cruelty directed toward America’s marginalized, vulnerable youth. I am horrified by the strong likelihood that it will pass and be signed into law, and I fear the consequences could be deadly.

According to The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, at least one

LGBTQ+ person between the ages of 13 and 24 attempts suicide every 45 seconds in the United States. However, because many report attempting suicide multiple times each year, The Trevor Project cautions that this already alarmingly high rate is likely an undercount.

Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill is part of a nationwide assault that has reached more than a dozen statehouses, and I am not so naïve to think that this fight could not arrive at our doorstep at some point in the future.

That is why I am continuing the fight to enshrine County-level protections focused on gender identity in our Human Rights Law and am preparing legislation to convene stakeholders and experts on an LGBTQ+ Advisory Board for the purpose of investigating specific challenges the community faces here in Nassau so that we can implement solutions and meet the needs of all residents.

At a time when the LGBTQ+ community is under attack across America, I am committed to standing with you and doing all I can for as long as I am a Legislator to elevate Nassau County as a beacon of acceptance and affirmation.

Legislator Arnold W. Drucker Arnold W. Drucker, of Plainview, was first elected to the Nassau County Legislature in 2016. He represents the 16th Legislative District in the Nassau County Legislature.

Hicksville Community Council General Meeting The Hicksville Community Council will hold its next General Meeting on Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. at Hicksville Community Center, 28 West Carl St. Jim McCaffrey, deputy commission-

er of economic development, Town of Oyster Bay, will provide an update on outstanding projects in Hicksville, including Sears, DRI and the MTA parking garage.

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Town to offer painting, drawing classes for adults The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA) will be once again offering exciting cultural enrichment programs for the spring 2022 season, and registration for all applications is now open.

“I am pleased to announce that the Town’s Cultural Enrichment Program will return once again this spring, as these enrichment programs offer residents the opportunity to develop a new skill while having fun in the process,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Whether you’re an emerging artist or a resident looking for a new hobby, these classes offer a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons, and provide not only education but enjoyment as well.”

All of the classes will be held at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, located at 7800 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury NY, 11797. Classes fill up quickly and are available on a first come, first served basis. Registration forms can be found at www.oysterbaytown.com/CAPA. Workshop schedules are as follows: • Watercolor – Beginners - 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 9:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on

March 7.

• Watercolor – Intermediate – 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the SyossetWoodbury Community Center, beginning on March 7.

• Painting in Oils – Beginners10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the SyossetWoodbury Community Center, beginning on March 8.

• Painting in Oils – Intermediate- 10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on March 8.

• Drawing Fundamentals10 weekly sessions on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the SyossetWoodbury Community Center, beginning on March 9.

• *NEW* Painting with Acrylics- 10 weekly sessions on Fridays from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the SyossetWoodbury Community Center, beginning on March 11.

To obtain an Enrichment Program Brochure or obtain additional information on classes and registration, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ CAPA or call the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 797-7925.

Columbiettes to host bunco games The Joseph Barry Columbiettes will be hosting Bunco on Sunday, March 20.

Doors open at 12:30 and games begin at 1 p.m. $10 per person includes coffee, tea and snacks. Raffles and prizes and a 50/50 will be available. For reservations,

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Nassau County Police are investigating a report of a missing person in Hicksville.

According to police, Bryan Garcia was last seen at his Broadway Place residence in Hicksville on Saturday, February 19 at 6 p.m. He is described as being male, Hispanic, brown hair, brown eyes, 5’8” tall, 150 lbs, unknown clothing. Destination is unknown.

Detectives request that anyone with information regarding the above missing person to contact the Missing Persons Squad at 516–573–7347 or dial 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

History on display at Jericho Middle School

Bryan Garcia

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Some of the projects on display in the middle school library.

Jericho Middle School students participated in National History Day by showcasing their research and knowledge through projects that they created, with the assistance of their teachers and librarian. Students and teachers judged and gave feedback on the projects, and the top three projects in each category

are moving on to Long Island History Day. The categories are papers, individual documentaries, group documentaries, individual exhibits, group exhibits, individual performances, group performances, individual websites, and group websites.

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This Week at the Syosset Public Library Friday, February 25 at 12:00 p.m.

Lunch Break with An Author (VIRTUAL) Join us as we speak with Sarah Weinman, journalist, editor and crime fiction authority from Brooklyn and author of “Scoundrel.” No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org/events/ calendar.

Friday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m.

Mary Tyler Moore: Who Can Turn the World On With Her Smile? (VIRTUAL) Presenter: Sal St. George, entertainment historian As Laura Petri on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and Mary Richards on her namesake sitcom, Moore turned the world on with her smile. Join us as we explore the many talents of comedian, actress, singer, dancer and producer: Mary Tyler Moore.

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Register online at syossetlibrary.org, email splprograms@syossetlibrary.org or call 516-921-7161 ext. 240 to check availability.

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Simply Fit (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Marilyn Bunger A class suited for the older adult that combines strength training and stretching.

Ten in-person classes. Fee: $40. Registration is required. Register at syossetlibrary.org or in-person.

Thursday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Qi Gong (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Jenny Lu Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation, and mindful movements. Ten in-person classes.

Fee: $40. Registration is required. Register at syossetlibrary.org or in-person.

Thursday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m.

What Happened to the ERA? (IN-PERSON) Presenter: James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history, Nassau Community College and Hofstra University, and retired NYPD detective Sent to the states for ratification in 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment is intended to bring equality of rights to women. Despite the amendment’s long political history, it has not been added to the Constitution.

Learn about the amendment’s proposed text, historical journey and current status.

No registration needed.

Friday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m.

The Irish Immigration Experience (HYBRID) Presenter: Dr. Ron Brown, professor, Touro College & The Unification Theological Seminary The Irish potato famine and English persecution in the 1800s forced nearly a third of the population of the Emerald Isle to flee abroad, largely to North America.

In their new homeland they encountered vicious persecution. They managed to organize themselves, construct churches, schools, universities, banks, and hospitals.

Eventually the vote permitted them to achieve political power and even occupy the White House. The Irish have inspired a host of other immigrant groups. No registration for in-person or Zoom. For the Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Casino bus trip The Joseph Barry Columbiettes is hosting a bus trip to the Wind Creek Casino on Tuesday, March 29. Profits from fundraisers are distributed to various charitable organizations selected annually by the members.

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College Notes Adelphi’s University’s deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and psychology recognize superior academic work every semester. The Dean’s List includes fulltime students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester.

Those named to the Fall 2021 semester Dean’s List include: Bethpage Adam Ayroso, Toni-Ann Badolato, Katherine Beaudet, Gabriella Carbonaro, Nicole Cecere, Evan Dhande, Daniella Difino, Enzhar Faisal, Frank Garger, Bridget Kammerer, Gina Kurian, Nicholas Lafalce, Kayleigh Nawrocki, Alessandra Nicholes, Julianna Nicholes, Danielle Reby, Julia Segretto, Geetika Sewani, Emanuella Tsouros, Elena Yaccarino

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Hicksville Emily Alfonso, Nicole Carcach, Cristina Cava, Kate Cimino, Nicholas Diano, Erica Farsang, Graziella Flynn, Isabela Gama, Steven Gareau, Alexandria Giresi, Emma Greenfield, Daya Gyawali, Kerrin Heuser, Niko Ianniello, Hina Iftikhar, Harmandeep Kaur, Manjot Kaur, Tiffany Kong, Katie McDevitt, Melissa Miller, Matthew Parda, Prem Rajesh Parekh, Julia Parlewicz, Emiley Paul, Jessica Rotondi, Kelly Ryan, Zalak Shah, Gurkirat Singh, Gursimran Singh, Anthony Squillacioti, Jessica Tarone, Bridgette Thompson, Bhargawi Vutukuri

Rachel Geyer of Plainview was among students from Miami University who received degrees during the fall commencement Dec 10, 2021 Geyer graduated with a Master of Arts degree, majoring in psychology.

Jericho Declan Huddleston, Muneer Khan, Gabriel Junn Kwon, Ann Lee, Kyle Oringer, Jake Sands, Steffanos Selearis Levittown Kaitlin Anderson, Nikol Antoniou, Sara Arvotti, Jonathan Bauman, David Beaudrie, John Bellisio, Andrea Bentivegna, Shayla Cohen, Thomas Colamartino, Melissa Dakin, Nicolette Decota, Gerard Fiorenza III, Cassandra Fletcher, Kelly Fogarty, Harold Gallagher, Calogero Giacomarra, Hope Ginther, Ryan Gribbin, Jeanine Gunn, Rene Hernandez, Sarah Herrschaft, Lauren Holt, Samantha Igneri, Anthony Johnston, Natalie Johnston, Sean Kennedy, Khushi Kumar, Margaret Lamonica, Anthony Lettiere, Samantha Morales, John Nortwich, Riley Oberting, Alyssa Phillips, Allison Reyes Gutierrez, Daniella Roselli, Eren Sonmez, Kaitlyn Stroud, Salman Syed, Alyssa Theofanis, Emily Thomas, Annmarie Zielinski Plainview Christopher Arato, John Benizzi, Robert Chasan, Stephanie D’Agostino, Nicole Franco, Victoria Giacobbe, Melanie Golubow, Justin Johnes, Alison Krinsky, Erika Lopez, Francesca Mauro-Walsh, Mikayla Moerler, Taryn Moerler, Kayla Schiavone, Emma

Syosset Kyle Blumenberg, Noel Chan, Therese Doxey, Constantina Economou, Nicholas Helguero, Songyee Kim, Anna Komninos, Ramsha Mahmood, Sumaira Mayan, Kanchan Motwani, Eunice Park, Haeji Park, Michelle Rafi, Daniela Romano, Tanya Sarin, Jennifer Williams Woodbury Sophie Breslow, Nikolina Dangeva, Adem Saljanin, Edina Saljanin n

Billy J. Sullivan of Hicksville was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Fall 2021 semester.

Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors. n

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Western New England University (WNE) is pleased to announce that Christopher Fusco of Levittown has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester 2021. Fusco is one of over 700 students who achieved this mark of academic excellence. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. n

The College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,000 students who were named to Fall 2021 President’s List and Dean’s List.

The following local students earned honors: Daniel Joyce of Hicksville was named to the Dean’s List. Joyce is majoring in exercise science .

Claire Schmitt of Hicksville was named to the President’s List. Schmitt is majoring in physical education .

Jamie Torres of Hicksville was named to the Dean’s List. Torres is majoring in undecided .

Cameron Campbell of Syosset was named to the President’s List. Campbell is majoring in finance .

Chelsea Welsch of Bethpage was named to the President’s List. Welsch is majoring in middle grades education .

To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.

To quality for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours. n

A total of 1,330 students were named

to New York Insitute of Technology honor lists for fall 2021. Local students recognized include: Hicksville Pooja Desai was named to the Presidential Honor List.

James Higgins was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Rijjah Humayun was named to the Dean’s List.

Daniella Jean was named to the Dean’s List.

Zarmina Khan was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Sebastian Lopez was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Tej Patel was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Sabrina Popal was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Simrat Purba was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Nabiya Qureshi f was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Sakina Rahim was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Cristina Romanelli was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Bhavpreet Singh was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Ramanpreet Singh was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Harsh Talreja was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Rishika Thayavally was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Paul Wozlonis was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Zijie Yan was named to the Dean’s List.

Jericho Herin Ahn was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Daniel Cha was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Yuna Cha was named to the Dean’s List.

Andy Hong was named to the Dean’s List.

Neil Kaungumpillil was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Rishi Kumar was named to the Dean’s List.

Christine Lopresti was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Federica Moreschetti was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Baizeed Mosfique was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Shreya Patel was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Samuel Pavlovsky was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Srikrishna Prasad was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Imama Reza was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Levittown Anthony Baio was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Ashley Budrewicz who was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Jessica Budrewicz who was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Brett Ciranni was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Miriam Farah was named to the Dean’s List.

Alex Heras was named to the Dean’s List.

Daniella Nanous was named to the Dean’s List.

Serena Onbasi was named to the Dean’s List.

Supreet Sangha was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Leslie Toledo was named to the Dean’s List.

Juliette Strahan was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Sophia Strahan was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Old Bethpage Angad Jassal was named to the Dean’s List.

Plainview Allison Cassano was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Stanley Chow was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Maha Essani was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Nicole Furman was named to the Dean’s List.

Mahadiya Khalfan was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Christine Lee was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Gurpreet Multani was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Joana Thomson was named to the Dean’s List.

Pravin Vathappallil was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Syosset Bianca Catanese was named to Presidential Honor List.

Charon Hu was named to Presidential Honor List.

Nathaniel Roth was named to Presidential Honor List.

Sona Santy was named to Presidential Honor List.

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Woodbury Arhum Ahmed was named to the Presidential Honor List.

Siem Satti was named to the Presidential Hon To qualify for the Dean’s List, fulltime students must earn a GPA of at least 3.5 and complete 12 or more credit hours without any incomplete grades.

Part-time students must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.6 or higher and complete six or more credits without any incomplete grades.

To qualify for the Presidential Honor List, students must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours without any incomplete grades.

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Summer fun at the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay

Children at the Boys and Girls Club playing on climbing structure.

Good friends, good times.

Summer camp registration for the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster BayEast Norwich will open on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The exciting 8-week day camp program begins on Monday, June 27th, and ends, Friday, August 19th. Summer Camp at the Club offers a vast array of programs and flexible scheduling options to choose from this summer. The Club provides extended care in mornings and afternoons, half-day and full-day hours, as well as a choice to enroll just for a number of days and/or weeks, rather than having to commit to an entire week or

With guidance from dedicated camp leaders, youth will be encouraged to try new things, create, explore and use their imaginations. Kid-friendly meals are available at lunchtime for an additional charge.

Campers will be divided into grade-specific sub groups to include Mini Campers, ages 3 years old and toilet trained to 5 years old, not starting kindergarten in September 2022, M–F, 9 a.m. to 12 noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The full-day options are offered for grades K–7, M–F, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A camper can register for full day, if they are

month. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There may be limited enrollment per session, so early registration is advised.

Youngsters can have fun all summer long in a healthy and safe, welcoming, air-conditioned facility, open rain or shine, offering multiple game rooms, art room, computer lab, kitchen, gymnasium and outdoor areas.

The Club provides organized recreational activities and enriching programs to include physical fitness, arts and crafts, cooking lessons, technology time, S.T.E.A.M., and much more.

Registration for summer camp at the Boys and Girls Club will open March 1.

Happy days at the Boys and Girls Club.

entering kindergarten as of September 2022. Extended days are available in the mornings, from 7 a.m./8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and afternoons, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Applications and more detailed information regarding the programs are available on the Club’s website, www.bgcoben.org, or may be picked up at the Club, located at One Pine Hollow Road, Oyster Bay. For more information, please contact the Boys & Girls Club at 516-922-9285, find us on Facebook or follow us on TikTok and Instagram @BGCOBEN!

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Lee Road students share messages of positivity

Summit Lane Elementary School marks 100th day

Students at Summit Lane Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Students and staff at Lee Road Elementary School shared messaged of acceptance and encouragement during P.S. I Love You Day.

Students at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District marked the 100th Day of School in grand fashion.

To celebrate the occasion, students wore shirts covered in 100 things,

including hearts, googly eyes, stickers and colorful cotton balls. In class, students decorated crowns declaring them 100 days smarter. Staff joined in the fun by also wearing 100th Day-inspired shirts.

JFK Middle School swimmer breaks 40-year-old record

Staff dressed in purple for P.S. I Love You Day. On Feb. 11, purple messages of love and acceptance adorned the walls and hallways of Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District in celebration of P.S. I Love You Day. Positive messages such as, “You are loved,” could be found in every corner of the school, and purple paper chain links hung throughout the hallways decorated with positive student-written messages. Children and staff were also dressed in purple. Over the PA, an announcement rallied the school community to celebrate mental health on

Friday, Feb. 11.

P.S. I Love You Day is celebrated annually on the second Friday in February. It is meant to foster kindness and a welcoming environment while educating students that mental health is just as important as physical health​ . Videos, books, songs, art and lessons around the importance of identifying emotions and asking for help when needed were taught schoolwide throughout the month leading up to this special day.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

JFK Middle School seventh grader Xavier Kulak made swimming history in January when he broke the school’s record in the 50-yard breaststroke.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

The Student Council Builders Club at JFK Middle School in Bethpage sponsored a schoolwide activity to celebrate veterans on Valentine’s Day.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District The Student Council Builders Club at JFK Middle School in Bethpage sponsored a schoolwide activity to celebrate veterans on Valentine’s Day. The club took part in Nassau County’s “Valentines for Veterans” program

as students created cards during their lunch periods. The cards will be distributed to veterans in hospital and nursing home settings to thank them for their services.

Levittown Community Council will host its annual WinterFest program in February with a new theme and a new venue.

WinterFest Travels to Storyland is the theme for this year’s event being hosted by the Levittown Public Library on Saturday, February 26. Professional storyteller Jonathan Kruk will entertain with a variety of stories throughout the afternoon. Online registration is required for the storytelling.

Other activities throughout the afternoon include an ice carving demonstration by Rich from Ice Memories from 1 to 2 p.m.; arts and crafts in rooms throughout the library, balloon art by MisMatch the Clown; an operating train display and activity by Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers; and eye screening

by Levittown Lions Club — all from 1 to 4 p.m.

The event is free to the community supported by Council members’ annual dues and donations from area businesses. Sponsors for this year’s event include D & F Development Group, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, My Town’s Little Dentist, Learn and Grow Childcare and BJ’s Wholesale Club. The Council will be collecting donations of

toiletries and non-perishable food items to benefit local families in need.

The event has been designated by the Council as a Levittown 75th anniversary celebration. Organizations throughout the Levittown and Island Trees communities have been asked to designate one of their signature events as a celebration of Levittown’s anniversary. Volunteers are welcome to help with the event even if it’s for a couple of hours. Anyone interested in volunteering should email President Pat Patane at or Event Chair Louise Cassano at levittown70@yahoo,.com.

The mission of the Levittown Community Council, which was established in 1998 following Levittown’s 50th anniversary, is to bring together the community residents and organizations to maintain unity and pride.

Membership dues to the Council are $10 per person; $15 per family and $50 for organizations and businesses. Residents in the areas of Levittown and Island Trees school districts may become members. Organization/business members are also welcomed as members.

For an application or information, contact Membership Chair Mauro Cassano at mc_prof@yahoo.com.

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Weekend Getaway in Enchanting Mendocino: Little River Inn

BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN & SARAH FALTER TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Headlands Coastal Trail

You literally step across Main Street from Mendocino’s charming shops and eateries to enter Mendocino Headlands State Park, a 347-acre park that envelops this enchanting village. It’s almost an understatement to describe The Headlands Coastal Trail as spectacular: dramatic 70-foot bluffs providing views of rocky offshore islands, tide pools and beaches below. The hiking trail begins at the Ford House Visitor Center and continues for some 2 miles around the entire bluff of the headlands to the north side of town.

Our hike starts overlooking Noyo Bay, then snakes around to open views of the Pacific.

One of the highlights of this incomparable trail is Portuguese Beach, named for the Portuguese sailors from the Azores who were among Mendocino’s early settlers.

The tide is low enough when we take the stairs down to Portuguese Beach to come upon these fabulous formations of driftwood, and can see at water level the rock arch. Eric can’t resist and with great abandon, plunges into the frigid water. The beach, its sand surprisingly soft, is aptly named, since it is reminiscent of the beaches in Portugal’s Algarve.

Continuing on the trail, we see remnants of the logging that was Mendocino’s primary industry, and, at a promontory about half-way

The Headlands Coastal Trail in Mendocino is an ideal place to be to watch the sunset. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com along the trail, you take a small path to a blow hole/punchbowl where the ocean smashes up through a hole in the rocks, with a roar and a splash.

Rounding the bend, there are dramatic rock formations. Offshore and north of the west end of Little Lake Street is Goat Island, a large flat offshore rock that is part of the California Coastal National Monument where you are also likely to see various shorebirds and seabirds. Indeed, it is a good idea to bring binoculars because whales and birds can be seen throughout the year.

The visitor center for Mendocino Headlands State Park is in the Historic Ford House on the south side of Main Street near the beach.

It is worth a visit especially if you are interested in local history and

the flora and fauna you are likely to encounter at the beaches and on the trails nearby. Walking tours are also available. There are public restrooms at the north and south ends of the Headlands- on Heeser Drive and near the Ford House.

The Coastal HeadlandsTtrail is a fabulous place to watch the sunset – the sun literally falls into the ocean – before we head to our next destination, Little River Inn.

Little River Inn

It is just after sunset when we arrive at the Little River Inn, perched on a lovely curve on the Mendocino coast with a commanding view of the ocean. Little River Inn is one of the oldest lodgings on this dramatic stretch of the Northern California coastline, family-owned for 80 years. Over the years, it has

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expanded, upgraded and modernized in delightful ways to be a true luxury resort with the charm of an inn and ideal for everything from a romantic getaway to a family adventure to a destination wedding.

The original house that is the nucleus of the inn was built in 1857

by Silas Coombs, and has remained in the family ever since. Grandfather Ole Hervilla, clearly a pioneer in turning Mendocino’s economy from lumbering to tourism, turned the original building into an inn in 1939, which is now run by its fifth generation innkeeper, Cally Dym. Set on 225 wooded acres, the old Coombs home is now surrounded by 65 ocean view rooms in townhousestyle units where you have your Continued on next page

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Weekend Getaway in Enchanting Mendocino: Little River Inn Continued from previous page own entrance and your own balcony and luxurious amenities like Jacuzzis, steam showers, private hot tubs, gas and wood-burning fireplaces, superior quality bedding and linens. There is also a lovely dining room in the original building and a legendary Ole’s Whale Watch bar.

The Little River Inn is distinguished by having a nine-hole golf course – the only golf course on the Mendocino coast (Ole actually built it himself in 1957 after being dissuaded by the cost of hiring golf architects); two tennis courts with lights for night play, and a day-spa.

Dining in the inn’s restaurant is sublime. The garden has been opened for outside seating (actually it is a tent) as an accommodation for COVID but has proved extremely popular – we sit among twinkle lights at the base of redwood trees.

The sophisticated menu offers a host of delightful preparations, marvelous flavors and gorgeous presentation.

Sarah indulges in the Spicy Lobster Tagliolini prepared with lobster meat, lobster-tomato broth, yuzu caviar and house-made Tagliolini pasta (one of the “small plate” offerings that is sufficient

for a main course); mushroom agnolotti prepared with “black pearl” oyster mushrooms, ricotta, parmesan with a black truffle cream and pecorino tartufo.

Eric savors the Cioppino, prepared with Dungeness crab, clams, shrimp, local rock fish, simmered in a tomato-fennel broth; and I delight in good ol’ Ole’s cheese Burger with flourishes of grilled onions, tomato, mayo, pickes, Pain de Mei bun, prepared with perfection.

These are the creations of fivestar chef Marc Dym, who was named Executive Chef at Little River Inn in 2006 after Marc and Cally (the fifthgeneration Innkeeper) were married.

Dym, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America, brings a modern twist to classic American-regional cuisine and have garnered Little River Inn high Zagat ratings.

Schedule a tee time at Little River Inn’s Audubon-certified 5,458-yard, nine-hole golf course. Tucked among redwoods and pine trees, it offers majestic views of the Pacific and some “unexpected” challenges.

I love the colorful back story that once again features Ole Hervilla, who turns out to have been a major visionary for Mendocino’s tourism: After watching Arnold Palmer play on television, in the 1950s, he got the idea to build a golf

course at the inn because it would be a draw for guests. Locals were skeptical that anybody would want to play golf on the coast (tell that to Pebble Beach).

Working with his own contractors (after getting cost estimates from golf architects), he opened his course in 1957.

There is also a driving range, putting green, two lighted tennis courts (available free to guests; they even supply the racquet) and fully stocked Golf and Tennis Pro Shop (call 707-9375667 to reserve a tee time).

Little River Inn’s Spa offers a full array of services including customized massages and facials (open daily, 10 am-5 pm).

All of this – the setting, accommodations, dining, amenities – makes Little River Inn prime for destination weddings from elopements to grand affairs of 200, reunions, as well as events and functions, with four different venues.

The inn is especially welcoming to families and offers Family Discovery and Family Adventure packages, and children under 16 stay free. Pet-friendly units are also available (check out the Water Dog package). Other packages include Stargazing, Romance, there are also special offerings for festivals and seasonal promotions.

Little River Inn is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all the attractions in Mendocino, Fort Bragg.

You can stroll down its private trail down to Van Damme State Beach where there are 10 miles of hiking trails, a Pygmy forest, beach and tidepools.

And so, after lingering over coffee sitting in rocking chairs on our balcony, reveling in the view to the Pacific Ocean, we set out to thoroughly explore Mendocino.

Little River Inn, 7901 N Highway 1, Little River, CA, United States, 95456, 888-INN-LOVE, 707-937-5942 www. littleriverinn.com.

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Maintaining Valentine’s Day Plants

BY JEFF RUGG

By now you surely know that Valentine’s Day was a couple of days ago. If you didn’t give flowers and you need to make up for it, you may want to give an entire plant. Or maybe you did get a plant and want to know how to keep it alive.

Several potted flowering plants are commonly given as gifts from Valentine’s Day through Easter until Mother’s Day. Azalea, calceolaria, cineraria, cyclamen, hydrangea and kalanchoes all make nice blooming gift plants. One of the reasons they are all available at this time of year is that they grow in the same conditions.

They all prefer to have bright light from an east window or a bright artificial light.

A daytime temperature in the 60- to 70-degree range is best and a little cooler at night is fine.

The azalea and hydrangea are both shrubs that can be set outdoors in the summer but usually will not survive the winter if planted outside in cold climates.

They can be brought in during the winter where they might re-bloom. I have had gift azaleas last several years when taken out in the summer and brought indoors in the fall to protect them from cool tem-

peratures. They tend to bloom in the fall and sometimes again in midwinter. If they are not repotted, they need some fertilizer.

Either way, they do tend to fade out over time as they get fewer leaves and some of the branches die.

The cyclamen is a tuber that needs a dry rest period after blooming. Keep the soil damp until May, then let it dry out.

The flowers and leaves will dry up and fall off. In September, repot and water the tuber and keep it moist until May again.

This is one of the tougher bulbs to get to rebloom. It may not even make it to the first May as it tends to rot if it is overwatered.

The calceolaria is called the pocketbook plant because of its many-colored, pouch-like flowers. The cineraria has flowers that look like chrysanthemums, but they come in many unusual colors including many pastel shades. Both of these plants are treated as annuals and are often disposed of after flowering. Both can be grown easily from seed by saving some from the flowers and planting them in the spring. Start them in small pots at first and as they become rootbound move them up to bigger pots.

If you get bulb plants, such as daffodils

and hyacinths, keep the soil moist. They should be as cool as possible; even in the 50s is OK. After blooming keep them in bright light and cool temperatures until they can be planted outdoors. If the leaves turn yellow and die, don’t throw away the bulb. Let it sit in a dry spot until fall or plant it in the garden in the spring, but either way it may not come back the next spring.

If you get an amaryllis bulb, give it bright light and keep the soil damp until spring. Grow it outdoors all summer. In the fall, let the soil dry out and the leaves fall off for a couple of months and then repot it in new soil and start watering it again.

The kalanchoe may have flowers that are pink, purple, orange, red, white or yellow. The flowers can start blooming before Christmas and last until spring.

This is a succulent plant that can tolerate dry soil, but if it is blooming, dry soil may cause the flowers to wilt and die early.

It is the easiest of all the Valentine’s Day flowering plants to get to bloom again. As each flower cluster dies, cut it off. When they are all gone, the plant is a nice-looking houseplant. Next fall, keep

it in a location where it doesn’t get much light at night, or move it into a closet or room that has no light. The plant will bloom again if given six weeks of 14-hour long nights. If the plant grows too large, the ends of the branches can be cut off and they will easily root in potting soil or sand.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.

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A generation gap by any other name isn’t the same

BY CLAIRE LYNCH I used to think the term “generation gap” was overused at times but then I came across a few instances recently in which I saw exactly what people are talking about when describing this social divide between the older generation and the younger one.

My friend, Lauren, went shopping at a local store a few weeks ago and the owner complimented her on her T-shirt which read, “Leon” in large block letters. It had an image of his face complete with a beard, mustache, long hair and wearing a top hat with stars on it and Leon definitely looked like a rock star.

The young man who looked about 25 years old said, “Who’s Leon?”

Lauren promptly answered, “It’s Leon Russell.”

And when he said, “Who’s that?” she burst out laughing.

“You’ve never heard of Leon Russell?” she asked, thinking he must have been pulling her leg.

“No,” replied, looking as serious as could be. He asked earnestly, wanting to know more. It’s hard to sum up a life and a career in three sentences or less but Lauren did her best to do so.

Then she stopped laughing and had to contain her shock. She found it hard to believe that an adult had never heard of Leon Russell but then she was in her 60s and this man was much younger.

“He’s the greatest piano player that ever lived,” Lauren continued.

“What did he do?” the young man asked.

Noting that Leon’s career spanned 60 years and he’s famous for such songs as “Tight Rope,” “A Song for You,” “Wild Horses,” “Lady Blue,” and lots more, she raised her eyebrows incredulously when she saw that none of those titles rang any bells.

“He was a multitalented songwriter and musician and he played not just the keyboard but the guitar, the bass guitar and the baritone horn,” Lauren said.

“Leon Russell also influenced many

other musicians.”

“He really never heard of Leon Russell?” an incredulous Lauren asked me later.

She couldn’t believe it and, shaking my head, I said I couldn’t, either.

Lauren thought about mentioning Willie Nelson, Neil Young and Boz Scaggs but she figured don’t bring it up. A new generation is here. They’ve got Metallica, Ariana Grande, Eminem, Taylor Swift, etc.

Famous artists and musicians, politics and games are sure to bring some blank responses and show that there still is a generation gap. All you have to do is converse with people of different ages, of different generations, and it rears its head. Technology is another good example. Kids today naturally take to using the Internet and smart phones - to anything computerized or digital. Old timers, on the other hand, frequently shy away from high-tech gizmos and make excuses as to why they don’t Skype or read books on their tablets.

It’s a fact that technology can be empowering for kids of all ages and having a grasp on technology helps kids learn in lots of useful ways. They can do science experiments, be creative and connect with others. We are social beings after all. And having this ability to navigate technology is helpful in school and will be helpful when the time comes for them to start working.

I can say, “I wish, I wish, I wish” and it’s true that I wish we’d had computers and the Internet when I was a kid but we had what we had and a new day has dawned. I have no problem with asking for help with technology and I’ll ask friends or relatives to set me up with something I know I need technology-wise but don’t know where to start.

My nephew, Brian, told me what a playlist was several years ago and when I expressed interest in having one, he set me right up - with songs that I love and enjoy taking with me when going for long walks or cooking a favorite

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recipe in the kitchen. My playlist also comes in handy when having company for dinner because in a very effortless way the songs can play in the background and add a certain ambiance to the meal.

I get a kick out of seeing the generation gap in action - seeing that disjointed response when I’m talking about something obvious and the younger person doesn’t even know what I’m talking about - but at other times I long for the good, old days when a clock was an analog clock with hands and numbers not a digital symbol and when even my gas gauge was analog not digital and sure it would fluctuate a bit and make me guess how much gas I really did have left in the tank vs. a more precise number but hey, guessing helped keep me on my toes. Still, I like the new “apps” that tells me my tire pressure and my oil’s viscosity.

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Bridging the generation gap is one of my favorite things to do and sometimes when my family and I are sitting around talking I’ll deliberately mention the Beatles or Ed Sullivan or Jerry Mahoney, the doll that spoke because ventriloquist Paul Winchell had a very good, amusing act. I’ll explain who they were and why they were groundbreaking back in the day. Sometimes they listen and sometimes they don’t but I think that opening up their worlds a bit is a good thing.

When they sit back and start talking about Instagram or TikTok well that’s another story for another day. They may as well be speaking a foreign language but still I’ve given it my all and when they explain what’s current right now, I have a chance to learn and open my horizons, too.

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A Social Security Pop Quiz

BY TOM MARGENAU OK, class. You’ve been reading my column for a number of years now. It’s time to see how much you’ve learned. So put on your thinking caps, get out your No. 2 pencils, and good luck with this short pop quiz.

QUESTION 1: How many years of earnings are used to compute a Social Security retirement benefit? And are your actual earnings used, or a variation of those earnings?

QUESTION 2: If you are 62 and working full time, can you sign up for reduced Social Security benefits?

QUESTION 3: What is the bonus that you get if you delay benefits beyond your full retirement age?

QUESTION 4: “You can take reduced benefits at age 62 on your spouse’s record and later switch to full benefits on your own Social Security record.”

True or false?

QUESTION 5: Husband Hank’s full retirement age benefit is $2,000 per month. But he delayed benefits until age 70 and is getting $2,640 per month. Wife Wilma never worked, so she filed for spousal benefits on Hank’s record when she turned full retirement age. How much is she getting?

QUESTION 6: Referring back to question 5, when Hank dies, how much will Wilma get?

QUESTION 7: Referring back to questions 5 and 6, if Wilma dies first, what will Hank get (include any special burial benefits)?

QUESTION 8: Tom is 62 and still working and he and his wife are covered by his employer’s health insurance plan. His wife is 65 and retired from her own job that did not offer health insurance. She is about to apply for Social Security and Medicare. Should she take both Parts A and B of Medicare?

QUESTION 9: Where is the best place to get all your Social Security questions answered?

ANSWER TO QUESTION 1: Thirty-five years of inflation-adjusted earnings are used. To figure your benefit, the Social Security Administration indexes all of your yearly earnings for inflation, pulls out the highest 35 of those years and adds them up. Then they divide that total by 420 (the number of months in 35 years) to get your average indexed monthly wage. Finally, they multiply that amount by a variable percentage that depends on how high or low your wages are. It’s about 40% for average wage earners.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 2: Well, you could file for benefits, but you won’t get anything, assuming you are making well over $19,560 per year. That is the earnings penalty threshold for 2022 for people who are under their full retirement age. In the year you reach your full retirement age, you can make up to

$51,960 in the months leading up to your FRA month. Once you reach your full retirement age, these earnings penalties go away, and you can make as much as you want.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 3: Many of you may have answered “8% per year.” Others might have answered “32% if you wait until 70.” Both answers are technically correct, if your full retirement age were 66. But the bonus is actually two-thirds of 1% for each month a benefit is delayed beyond full retirement age. So, if your full retirement age is greater than 66, you will have fewer months to accrue those delayed retirement credits, so your bonus at age 70 will be less than 32%.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 4: False (with one exception). In the past, many people were able to jump through a loophole that allowed them to do that. That loophole is closed for anyone who was not age 66 by Jan. 2, 2020. However, widows or widowers can take reduced benefits on one record at 62 and later switch to full benefits on the other record.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 5: Wife Wilma is getting $1,000 per month. A wife who delays taking spousal benefits until full retirement age is due one-half of her husband’s Social Security benefit.

But she does not share in the delayed retirement bonus that Hank is getting.

So, Wilma only gets one-half of Hank’s FRA rate of $2,000 -- or $1,000. And by the way, if Wilma would have taken benefits before her full retirement age, her spousal rate would be reduced about one-half of 1% for each month she is under FRA. ANSWER TO QUESTION 6: Wilma will get $2,640 per month in widow’s benefits. Even though a wife does not share in her husband’s delayed retirement bonus, the law says a widow can.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 7: Hank won’t get a nickel. He can’t get widower’s benefits because his own retirement benefits are higher. And he won’t even get the measly little $255 death benefit.

In Question 5, I pointed out that Wilma never worked. The death benefit is paid only on the account of someone who worked and paid Social Security taxes.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 8: Tom’s wife should sign up for Part A Medicare (hospital coverage) because it is free.

But she doesn’t need to take Part B (covers doctor visits, lab tests, etc.), which costs $170.10 per month, because her husband is working, and she is covered by his employer’s insurance. When her husband retires and loses that active employment health coverage, then she should apply for Part B, and she won’t pay any delayed enrollment penalties.

ANSWER TO QUESTION 9: This one is easy. Just read my little Social Security guidebook called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can get it for less than 10 bucks at Amazon and other booksellers.

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Navigating multiple offers in a sellers market

BY PHILIP A. RAICES We finished an open house in Manhasset Hills last Sunday and it was not much of a surprise to me and my agent Helene that 35 purchasers plus seven agents showed up waiting on line in the cold! We sympathized with everyone as we didn’t want more than two couples at a time, even though the Omicron infection rate has gone down tremendously, we still practice healthy social distancing and required CDC regulations. Even though everyone filled out the required forms, one must be smart and prudent to keep people safe and healthy as we don’t want to be a negative statistic. So we still have to be extremely careful when doing our open houses or meeting with clients.

After receiving a multitude of cash and financing based offers, and more are coming in, one must be very careful to ascertain which ones are truly the best and real and eventually narrowing down the one which will be the highest and best that will be accepted by the sellers, and most importantly close. A bit of a bidding war occurred, but as of this writing nothing had been finalized. It’s not only about the price, but the terms and conditions that will also be critical and at the same time offer the most advantages situation for the sellers.

But in the long run, the sellers have to make their determination after much guidance, which offer they will accept. It is crucial to deal with everyone fairly and provide all buyers with clear communication and disclosure

as to where their offers stand.

Obviously, as they say, “cash is king” in this market, assuming it is high enough that will be acceptable to the sellers. However, there will be times when the terms and conditions provided will be a defining factor in the offer because another offer will not make it contingent or subject to on an inspection. The buyer also might not make it subject to the appraisal, (even if the appraisal comes up short on the value/sale price) which essentially is similar to a cash deal. They might lose their deposit if they don’t come up with the additional amount needed to close. This is rare, but does occur, unless the contract clearly stipulates this in very succinct language. Some banks are getting a bit more conservative, based on the acceleration of prices over the last several years and are requiring more money down to be in a safer position as interest rates have increased over 1 1/2% over the last few months from the low point. However, rates are still at historic lows.

From what I have experienced over the last year or two, there are buyers that have a very strong need and mindset to purchase and who are very capable financially. They are prepared to “pull the trigger” when they find the right home. Many will be resid-

ing in the home for 10-20+ years and do not hesitate to make offers, as I have experienced, especially at our open house.

Presenting all offers to the seller with all the terms and conditions is tantamount for sellers to see and understand the “big picture.”

As a broker I only favor those offers with terms and conditions that make the most sense to the sellers and that they will agree to. Moreover, no personal letters of any kind from buyers are allowed in order to sway sellers to take their offer, as this can cause legal ramifications as favoritism. There are times when a cash offer doesn’t necessarily close the deal because their time to close is too quick or too long, also, too small of a down payment, buyer’s want certain things done or other variables don’t work for the sellers; whereas an offer subject to financing provides the best scenario for the sellers.

When receiving multiple offers it is important that they are all presented in an efficient and straight forward manner, and to provide the best guidance for sellers and purchasers to come to a happy conclusion to that one lucky family or person.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years

experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own.

For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

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One Last Super Bowl Story TRACY BECKERMAN

I have to admit I’m not the most savvy sports enthusiast. Fortunately, what I lack in knowledge, I more than make up for in enthusiasm. I am a loyal fan, and I will root fervently for the team with the best uniforms. I’m kidding, of course. I’m not that shallow.

I actually root for the team with the cutest players.

So, when I found out we were invited to a Super Bowl party, I was pretty stoked, as the kids would say. And this wasn’t just any Super Bowl party.

This was the Academy Awards of all Super Bowl parties. With big-screen TVs set up in every room, a cornucopia of Super-Bowl-themed food, and an actual, live, in person halftime show.

Having been to a big football school, I understood the fine art of tailgating, but figured, now that we were all grown-ups, football parties had prob-

ably gotten a little classier than when we sat on the back of a pickup truck chugging beer from a red Solo Cup. Unfortunately, since I spent so much time before the game sitting on the back of a pickup truck swigging beer from a red Solo Cup, I never usually made it into the actual game. Therefore, my knowledge of football was actually kind of lame.

Since I knew I was not that sportssmart, I thought I would focus on the two things I do know very well: clothes and food. For the food, I wanted something tasteful and yet tantalizing. Then I needed an appropriate Super Bowl party outfit... you know, something that said, “I’m a fashionable football fan.”

I put a lot of thought into both these things and when the big day arrived, I spun around for my husband and grinned.

“What do you think?” I asked. He

stood and gaped at me.

“What the heck are you wearing?” he asked. I was decked out in my coolest tie-dyed football jersey with black skinny jeans and suede over-the-knee boots.

“I am wearing my coolest tie-dyed football jersey with black skinny jeans and suede over-the-knee boots,” I told him.

He guffawed. He snorted. I scowled.

“What is so funny?” I demanded.

“You’ll see when we get there,” he said snidely. “What’s that?” he asked pointing to the tray of hors d’oeuvres I was carrying.

“This is a charcuterie board with an elegant fruit, cheese and crudites display,” I explained.

He snorted again. I decided he had no sense of Super Bowl party decorum, so I ignored him, and we left.

When we arrived fashionably late at the party, I made my grand entrance.

Nobody noticed. I stepped back and made my grand entrance again. Again, nobody noticed. Everyone was too busy scarfing hamburger sliders, loaded nachos and greasy chicken wings in their stained T-shirts, shredded jeans and sneakers to notice the idiot in the super-fancy outfit carrying a tray of super-fancy food.

Realizing I’d totally missed the boat on the food and clothing call, I decided the only thing to do was fall back on Plan B and at least show my host my superior sports knowledge.

“So,” I asked him, “what inning are we in?”

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORMATION Businest LLC. Articles of Organization Filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/07/2021.

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BN 7523 6X 02/11,18,25,03/04,11,18 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY The Board of Trustees of the Bethpage Public Library hereby gives notice that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District will be held at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York, on the 11th day of April, 2022 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballots upon the following propositions: 1.

To adopt the Annual Budget of the Bethpage Public Library for the fiscal year 2022-2023 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Bethpage Union Free School District; and 2.

To elect one Library Trustee, for a term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2027, to succeed – Christina AgostiDircks, whose term expires on June 30, 2022.

A petition shall be required to nominate such candidate to the office of Library Trustee.

Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk at the School

District Administration Offices Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. Petitions shall be available at the Office of the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York. In the event that any such nominee shall withdraw his or her candidacy prior to the election, such person shall not be considered a candidate unless a new petition nominating such person in the same manner and with the same limitations applicable to other candidates is filed with the District Clerk. Each petition shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), through March 14, 2022 and not later than March 14, 2022.

REGISTRATION FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is necessary and no person shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting of April 11, 2022 unless such person has personally registered.

Each person may register for the said Special Meeting by appearing personally before the Board of Registration of the School District on March 30, 2022, as hereinafter stated. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of personal voter registration and the preparation of a register of the qualified voters of said School District, on March 30, 2022 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the School District Administrative Offices during which time and at which place members of the Board of Registration shall place upon the School District Register the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, provided they are known to be or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration that

they are entitled to vote at the above specified Library Special District Meeting.

Such register, upon its completion, will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will remain on file at such office and will be open for inspection between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday and Sunday.

Voters may register for voting at subsequent Library special district meetings on the day of the April 11, 2022 Special District Meeting. All persons who have voted at any Special or Annual Meeting or Election or at any general election within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register, or who are registered to vote at any general election, pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of New York need not re-register to vote at the Special District Meeting of April 11, 2022.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. when school is in session at any day prior to April 6, 2022 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior

to the day set for the election, except Saturday and Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the Board of Education at the Bethpage Administration building and must be returned to the Office of the District Clerk, at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11714. The application for registration must be received in the office of the clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 16, 2022. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk and returning the application in person or by mail to the Office of the District Clerk at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 16, 2022. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/ her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than March 17, 2022. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Monday, April 11, 2022, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness,

with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of all persons to whom military voters’ ballots have been issued shall be available during regular office hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April 11, 2022 – at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law Section 2018a, applications for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District.

Such application must be received by the Board of Registration at least seven (7) days prior to the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the Special District Meeting, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. The Board of Registration shall make a list of all persons to whom absentee voters’ ballots have been issued, and have it available during regular office hours on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April 11, 2022 – at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. No absentee voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the Special District Meeting.

Dated:

Bethpage, New York February 25, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

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John McCarthy, President AVISO LEGAL AVISO SOBRE LA REUNIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE BETHPAGE Por medio del presente, la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Bethpage notifica que se realizará una reunión extraordinaria de distrito con los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Bethpage Union Free en la Biblioteca Pública de Bethpage, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, el 11 de abril de 2022 desde las 2:00 p. m. hasta las 8:00 p. m., hora en vigor, para votar con boletas electorales físicas sobre las siguientes propuestas: 1.

Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Bethpage para el año fiscal 2022-2023 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del Distrito Escolar Bethpage Union Free.

2.

Elegir un fideicomisario de la biblioteca para un mandato de cinco (5) años, desde el 1 de julio de 2022 hasta el 30 de junio de 2027, como sucesor de Christina AgostiDircks, cuyo mandato finaliza el 30 de junio de 2022.

Se necesitará una solicitud para nominar a dicho candidato para el cargo de fideicomisario de la biblioteca. Las solicitudes deberán dirigirse a la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y deberán estar firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Fideicomisarios no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general.

Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán estipular ningún puesto vacante específico en la Junta para la cual esté nominado el candidato. Las solicitudes estarán disponibles en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York. En caso de que cualquiera de dichos

nominados se retire de la candidatura antes de la elección, esa persona no se considerará un candidato a menos que se presente ante la secretaria del distrito una nueva solicitud de nominación de esa persona de la misma forma y con las mismas limitaciones de los demás candidatos. Cada solicitud deberá presentarse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m. (exceptuando sábados y domingos), hasta el 14 de marzo de 2022 y no después de esta fecha.

REGISTRO SE NOTIFICA, ADEMÁS, que conforme a la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, es necesario que los votantes se registren personalmente, y ninguna persona podrá votar en la mencionada reunión extraordinaria de distrito del 11 de abril de 2022 a menos que se haya registrado personalmente.

Cada persona puede registrarse para dicha reunión extraordinaria presentándose personalmente ante la Junta de Registro del Distrito Escolar el 30 de marzo de 2022, como se indica a continuación. La Junta de Registro se reunirá a los efectos de registrar personalmente a los votantes y preparar un registro de los votantes calificados de dicho distrito escolar el 30 de marzo de 2022 de 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m., en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, momento y lugar en que los miembros de la Junta de Registro incluirán en el Registro del Distrito Escolar los nombres de todos los votantes calificados que se presenten personalmente ante ellos, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro, que estos tienen derecho a votar en la reunión extraordinaria de distrito de la biblioteca que se especifica anteriormente.

Dicho registro, una vez finalizado, se archivará en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y permanecerá archivado en dicha oficina y abierto para su inspección de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos a la reunión o a la elección para la que se preparó, excepto los sábados y domin-

gos. Los votantes pueden registrarse para votar en las siguientes reuniones extraordinarias de distrito de la biblioteca el día de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito del 11 de abril de 2022.

Todas las personas que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o extraordinaria o en cualquier elección general dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro, o que estén registradas para votar en cualquier elección general, de conformidad con la sección 5-210 de la Ley Electoral del estado de Nueva York, no necesitan volver a registrarse para votar en la reunión extraordinaria de distrito del 11 de abril de 2022.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes pueden registrarse en la oficina de la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar que se encuentra en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, de 8:30 a. m. a 3:30 p. m. cuando la escuela esté en sesión en cualquier día anterior al 6 de abril de 2022 para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizará en la elección mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en el registro, siempre que en la reunión con la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacción de la secretaria de dicho distrito escolar, que esa persona tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado según la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito en las oficinas administrativas del distrito escolar, en Cherry Avenue y Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, Nueva York, y estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito pueda inspeccionarlo entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 3:00 p. m. en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día establecido para la elección, excepto el sábado y el domingo, y en el centro de votación el día de la votación.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes

calificados del distrito escolar.

Se puede pedir una solicitud de registro como votante militar a la Junta de Educación en el edificio administrativo de Bethpage, y se la debe enviar a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11714. La solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina de la secretaria antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 16 de marzo de 2022. En el pedido de solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar de qué manera prefiere recibir la solicitud de registro: por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico.

POR EL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar pidiendo una solicitud a la secretaria del distrito y enviándola en persona o por correo a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, en 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 16 de marzo de 2022. En el pedido de solicitud de boleta electoral militar, el votante militar puede designar de qué manera prefiere recibir la solicitud de boleta electoral militar y la boleta electoral militar: por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico. Las solicitudes de boleta electoral militar y las boletas electorales militares de los votantes militares calificados se deben entregar por correo o en persona. Las boletas electorales para los votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados antes del 17 de marzo de 2022.

La secretaria del distrito debe recibir las boletas electorales militares (1) antes del cierre de la votación, el lunes 11 de abril de 2022, y deben tener una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o el servicio postal de un país extranjero, o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección debiendo estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que establezca que no es posterior al día previo a la elección.

En la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar Bethpage

Union Free se pondrá a disposición una lista de todas las personas a las que se les han otorgado boletas electorales militares durante el horario de atención habitual en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día fijado para la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, excepto el domingo, y el 11 de abril de 2022, en el centro de votación durante la reunión extraordinaria de distrito. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votación podrá objetar la votación de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeción y las razones de esta al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con la sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes de boletas electorales por ausencia para la reunión extraordinaria de distrito pueden pedirse en la oficina de la secretaria del Distrito Escolar Bethpage Union Free.

La Junta de Registro debe recibir esta solicitud al menos siete (7) días antes de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, si la boleta electoral se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, si la boleta electoral se entregará personalmente al votante. La Junta de Registro hará una lista de todas las personas a las que se han otorgado boletas electorales por ausencia, y la tendrá a disposición en el horario de atención habitual en cada uno de los cinco días previos al día fijado para la reunión extraordinaria de distrito, excepto el domingo, y el 11 de abril de 2022, en el centro de votación durante la reunión extraordinaria de distrito. Cualquier votante calificado presente en ese momento en el centro de votación podrá objetar la votación de la boleta electoral por los motivos que considere oportunos, presentando su objeción y las razones de esta al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas. No se escrutarán boletas electorales por ausencia, a menos que se reciban a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de la reunión extraordinaria de distrito.

Fechado: Bethpage, Continued on page 18

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 17 Nueva York 25 de febrero de 2022 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE BETHPAGE John McCarthy, presidente BN 7524 4X 02/25,03/04,11,18

NYPD dog visits Charles Campagne Elementary School

Woman robbed at Levittown home Nassau County Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Wednesday, February 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Levittown.

According to detectives, a female victim, 52, arrived at her home located on Ridge Lane where she was approached by an unknown male. The man displayed a handgun and demanded money. Police say he then forcibly removed the victim’s pocketbook containing a cell phone, wallet, credit cards, and an undisclosed amount of US

currency before fleeing southbound on Ridge Lane.

The subject is described as a male black, 18–25 years old, 5’7” – 5’8” tall, wearing a beige hooded sweatshirt.

There were no injuries reported.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.

All callers will remain anonymous.

Arrest in Hicksville domestic incident Nassau County Police arrested a Farmingdale man on Sunday, February 20 after he allegedly injured his girlfriend and two police officers during a domestic dispute.

According to detectives, Salvatore M. Alani, 26,became involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, 30, at 1:15 p.m. at a location on South Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville.

Police say the female victim suffered several abrasions to the right side of her neck and called police.

Upon police arrival, officers were informed that Alani was intoxicated and broke a flat screen television before fleeing the scene. Responding officers eventually located him a short distance away.

Police say that as they were attempting to place Alani in custody, he became combative,

refused to comply with verbal commands and spit in an officer’s face. Alani was eventually taken into custody and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

According to police, Alani was in violation of protective stay away order involving his girlfriend.

As a result of the altercation, two officers suffered injuries and were treated at a local hospital. The female victim refused medical attention at the scene.

Alani is charged with two (2) counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Contempt 1st Degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Harassment 2nd Degree, Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest.

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Louie the NYPD Dog and his partner, NYPD Detective Tim Brady, visited third graders at Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage on Jan. 27.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Third graders at Charles Campagne Elementary School in Bethpage learned all about service dogs as Louie the NYPD Dog visited students on Jan. 27. Louie’s partner, NYPD Detective Tim Brady, spoke to students about Louie and his daily duties with the NYPD’s Bomb Squad.

Louie, who is known as an Explosive Detection Canine, is a 3-year-old Labrador retriever trained to conduct searches for a variety of explosive materials. He is one of 16 dogs who works with the city’s Bomb Squad.

Prior to meeting Louie and Detective Brady,

students read the story, “Aero and Officer Mike: Police Partners,” by Joan Plummer Russell. The story, which shares the special bond of Corporal Mike Matsik and his K-9 partner, Aero, taught students some of the basics of service dogs.

After students learned about Louie and his responsibilities, Louie demonstrated his skills as he searched for an item in the All Purpose Room.

Louie now lives with Detective Brady and his wife, Michelle Brady, a third grade teacher at Charles Campagne.

Town of OB picnic permits now available online Town of Oyster Bay residents are invited to apply for picnic permits online at www.oysterbaytown. com/picnic. Online reservations are valid for picnics at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, Harry Tappen Beach and Marina in Glenwood Landing, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park.

“Our beautiful Town Parks are the perfect location for a family, school, or community group outing set in the great outdoors. Each location, from Teddy Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay to Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, offers something unique for residents to enjoy,” Oyster Bay Councilman Tom Hand said. “Thanks to the hard work of our Parks Department, the process to apply for a picnic permit has now been streamlined to increase convenience

and accessibility for residents.”

Picnic permits are required for groups of 25 or more at all Town of Oyster Bay picnic pavilion locations and include exclusive use of the permitted area from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on the reservation date.

Some locations are covered, have access to water, and permit barbequing.

To view picnic availability, residents can visit OysterBayTown.com/Picnic and filter their preferred date, facility, specific location, and features using the page menu. They can then create an account on the same page and apply for the reservation. It is recommended that residents reserve their picnic pavilion early as spaces fill up quickly for the season. For more information on Town of Oyster Bay picnic permits, residents should call (516) 797-4139.

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Friday, February 25, 2022

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Fiber is fast.

And now, it’s here.

Optimum’s 100% Fiber Network is optimizing speed and connections in Hicksville and Plainview by extending past the curb and into your home.

optimum.com/fiber

Get 300 Mbps Fiber Internet

$29

99/ mo.

w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill plus taxes, fees & charges.

Offer for new residential customers. Former Optimum accts prev. not in good standing or have disconnected srvc within past 30 days not eligible. Not transferrable, may not be combined with other offers, and is limited to advertised level of srvc. Not available in all areas. All advertised prices reflect $5 discount for enrolling in Auto Pay & Paperless Billing, must maintain both to keep discount. EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: Free standard installation with online orders. Modem-lease will be charged $10.00 a month. Free Smart Router available with leased modem. Limit 1 router per household. 1 free WiFi extender included. Additional WiFi extender(s) may be needed in order to connect wirelessly throughout Subscriber’s residence. Surcharges, taxes, certain add’l charges & fees, including Gov’t taxes & fees, will be added to bill. All rates are subject to change at any time with advanced notice. INTERNET SPEEDS: Advertised price for speed tier w/symmetrical speeds up to 300 Mbps download/up to 20 Mbps upload. All speeds shown are for wired connection. WiFi speeds vary. Actual speeds vary & are not guaranteed. Wireless speed, performance & availability sbjct to factors beyond Optimum’s control. Unlimited data subject to reasonable network mgmt practices employed to minimize congestion or service degradation. Many factors affect speed, see optimum.com/speedfactors. All rights reserved. Speed, service availability, pricing, offers, equipment needed, limitations, restrictions and terms vary by area & subject to change & discontinuance w/o notice. Other terms, conditions & restrictions apply. Minimum system requirements & equip. confi gurations apply. Visit optimum.com for details. All trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owner. Optimum, the Optimum family of marks and Optimum logos are registered trademarks of CSC Holdings, LLC. ©2021 CSC Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Altice USA, Inc.

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