Mid-Island Times (03/15/19)

SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVIT TOWN

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Spring Senior Citizens’ Luncheon planned for Hicksville Public Schools

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) recently joined with fellow participants for the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County Inc. (CP Nassau) 15th Annual Polar Bear Plunge held at Town of Oyster Bay’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Beach and Marina in Oyster Bay. This event helps hundreds of children and adults with disabilities that and receive services through CP Nassau. Supervisor Saladino thanked the organization before taking part in the Polar Plunge himself.

Town looking at new concession services for TOBAY Beach

The Town of Oyster Bay will hold a special meeting to hear applications for new concession services at TOBAY Beach on Thursday, March 21st, beginning at 10 a.m. at Oyster Bay Town Hall.

“The Town Board will publicly hear presentations submitted in response to a request for proposals for the operation of food and beverage concessions at

TOBAY Beach,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “As with all our regular Town Board meetings, the presentations will be live-streamed through the Town’s website.”

Presentations will take place as part of a work session, which the Board will enter into at the start of the 10 a.m. meeting.  During that time, interested applicants will present their pro-

posals for concessions at TOBAY and answer questions from the Town Board.  Councilmembers will utilize a scoring sheet to assist in making their selections based on evaluation criteria that includes the applicant’s overall capabilities, experience, organizational ability, financial capability, and fee and price structure.

Hicksville Public Schools is pleased to host the 27th Annual Spring Senior Citizen Luncheon on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Hicksville High School.

Festivities will begin at 2:00 pm with an opening reception for guests, followed by a luncheon with a choice of three delicious entrees:

• Hot sliced turkey with mashed potatoes

• Pasta in pink sauce

• Chicken meatballs in gravy over noodles.

Tickets are available for purchase to Hicksville senior citizen residents at $6 each during the hours of 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Hicksville Administration Building Reception Desk located at 200 Division Avenue. Entertainment during the luncheon will be provided by talented Hicksville High School music and theater students who will present musical numbers and acting prepared especially for our guests.

For additional information, residents can contact the Office of Community Services at 516-733-2190.

Hicksville High School Principal Ray Williams (second from left) greets local senior citizens during a previous senior citizen luncheon hosted by Hicksville Public Schools.

Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Free symposium on endometriosis

NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free educational symposium, “Endometriosis: You Don’t Have to Suffer,” on Saturday, March 30, from 8:30 am to noon.  It will be held at the Hospital’s Research and Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in room G-018.  The program is being held in conjunction with EndoMarch – a worldwide initiative to spread awareness about endometriosis.

The event will feature multiple experts from NYU Winthrop who will discuss a variety of topics related to the condition. Attendees will learn about the mission of EndoMarch from Farr Nezhat, MD, co-founder, Worldwide Endometriosis March and Worldwide Endometriosis Day, and director of the Advanced Endometriosis Center at NYU Winthrop. Specific topics will include

the evaluation and diagnosis of endometriosis, treatment options, the management of infertility, and the role of ovarian tissue preservation and transplant in patients with the condition.  Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and share their stories about their experiences with endometriosis.

Admission is free but pre-registration is required. A full schedule of topics and speakers is available at  www. nyuwinthrop.org/community-education-lectures.   Attendees are asked to arrive by 8:30 am for refreshments; the symposium begins at 9:00 am.  To register for this event, please call (516) 663-8300, or register online at www. EndoMarch.org by clicking on EVENT FAQS and then NEW YORK – LONG ISLAND to get information and instructions to register.

Two arrested in scam of senior citizen

Nassau County Police arrested a Queens Village woman and a Baldwin man on Tuesday, March 5 after she allegedly scammed a 79-year-old Plainview man of $147,000.

According to detectives, a male victim, 79, was called by an unknown male claiming the victim had won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. He was instructed to make multiple deposits on multiple dates totaling more than $147,000. It was explained to the victim that the money was to pay for fees and taxes related to the sweepstakes win.

On March 5, the victim was again contacted and instructed to take out

$25,000 and have it delivered to an address in Queens Village. The investigation led to the arrest of Lenkeisha Bolton, 28, of  Queens Village.

Bolton is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree (Attempt), Conspiracy 5th Degree and Criminal Facilitation 4th Degree.

Detectives report the arrest of a second defendant, Dimitri Blanchard, 26, on March 7,  Baldwin for his participation in connection with the above incident.

Blanchard is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, Criminal Facilitation 4th Degree and Conspiracy 5th Degree.

Purim Carnival at

Temple Or Elohim

Temple Or Elohim of Jericho will be holding its Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The carnival will provide fun for all ages.

Enjoy great raffles, delicious food, magic by Jeff, carnival games and a bounce house.

A wax museum will be open from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Admission is free.

For more information please call 516433-9888 or email office@templeorelohim.com

Temple Or Elohim is located at 18 Tobie Lane, Jericho.

Lenkeisha Bolton Dimitri Blanchard

Levittown Chamber of Commerce welcomes newest members

Matthew DeGregorio, Levittown Island Trees VFW Post #9592; Beth DaltonCostello, Dalton Funeral Homes; Michelle Young, director of Island Trees Public Library; Louise Cassano, LuCas Communications; Matt Merlis, Litmor Publishing; William J. Powell, William J. Powell Associates, LLC; Michael Levy, Minuteman Press; Diane Serenita, director of development & Events at New Ground Inc.; Aaron Soury, managing director at A Neumann & Associates, LLC; Jon Probstein, Esquire, Law Offices of Jon Michael Probstein, Levittown Chamber of Commerce president, & owner of The Killing Kompany; Don Patane, Main Street Financial Group; Christine Sweeney, Sterling National Bank; and Joan Lynch, LI Center for Independent Living Inc.

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce welcomed Island Trees Public Library, New Ground Inc, Matt Merlis from Litmor Publishing & Aaron Soury, managing director at A Neumann & Associates, LLC as members of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce.

New Ground Inc. is a unique agency located in Levittown that is committed to educating and empowering families and veterans who are caught in the vicious cycle of homelessness. Their goal is to assist families and veterans in breaking the cycle of homelessness, allowing them to function independently, for generations to come. Please contact New Ground at 516-564-4764 to find out about their programs and events.

The Island Trees Public Library’s goal is to be an integral part of the community, meeting the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community. They offer a variety of services and programs for children, teens, adults and seniors. They also a homebound delivery service where folks who are unable to get to the library may reserve books over the phone & have the books delivered to their home & picked up when the lending period is over. For more information, call 516-731-2211.

Aaron Soury is a managing director at A Neumann & Associates, LLC, a professional mergers & acquisitions adviso-

ry firm having assisted business owners and buyers in the business valuation and business transfer process through its affiliation for the past 30 years. With an A+ Better Business Bureau Rating for 15+ years in a row, and over 5,000 valuations performed through its affiliation, the company maintains its corporate offices in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. As a business owner, you want to conduct a business valuation years before a sale, particularly if you want to increase earnings or cash flow in order to raise the asking price. It's always good to stay prepared by conducting a business valuation at least once a year. For more information contact A Neumann & Associates at 732-872-6777.

Matt Merlis is in charge of advertising sales at Litmor Publishing located in Garden City. Litmor Publishing publishes 11 weekly, community papers across Nassau County & the North Shore. Papers include the Mid-Island Times & Bethpage Newsgram. For information on ad sales, please call Matt at 516-780-1462.

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce meets monthly, alternating between a lunch and a dinner meeting. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 20 at Domenico’s at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend. For more information please call 516-520-8000 or visit levittownchamber.com.

Perspectives in Health

A Free Community Education Seminar

WHY DOES YOUR BACK HURT? An Evening with Neurologists

Kenneth Chao, MD, and Anastasia Eswar, MD, Attending Neurologists at NYU Winthrop Hospital, will discuss the following:

 Prevalence of back pain in adults

 Relevant anatomy

 Various causes of low back pain

 Red flags of low back pain and when to seek care

 Tests that your doctor may order

 Treatment of back pain

A question and answer period will follow.

April 2, 2019

Stop by our Welcome Center. See floor plans, interiors, and learn how we connect you to everything that matters. Ask about Assisted Living and our Mind & Memory approach. Our offsite Welcome Center is open 7 days a week at 550 Woodbury Road, Plainview.

6:45 PM Registration; 7:00 PM Program

NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center 101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola (corner of Second Street)

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reservations are required.

Please call (516) 663-8300 to reserve your space. Now accepting deposits! Call 516.246.2298

Students celebrate Read Across America Day

Student council members at East Broadway Elementary School in the Levittown Public Schools read Dr. Seuss books to students in grades K-2 on March 1 in honor of National Read Across America Day. Pictured are fourth-grade student council members Sadie Saccone (right) and Maya Stavrions (left), who read “Horton Hears a Who!” to a first grade class. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Thoughtful community meal mats

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The series of Thoughtful Thursday at Bethpage Union Free School District’s Central Boulevard Elementary School continued on Jan. 24 as students decorated placemats for Meals on Wheels recipients.

Throughout the day, students put together illustrations of food and beverages on placemats to be distributed during Meals on Wheels deliveries. They also added short positive messages surrounding the drawings.

Meals on Wheels is represented in

almost every community in America as the company is committed to supporting senior neighbors to live healthier and more nourished lives in their own homes. The core of the service is a nutritious meal, companionship, and a watchful eye on the health and safety of the seniors.

“We hope to brighten the day of our neighbors and spread some cheer with our decorated placements,” said second-grade teacher Patricia Tierney.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock Human. Kind.

Students at Central Boulevard Elementary School created placemats for Meals on Wheels during a Thoughtful Thursday activity on Jan. 24.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Levittown

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ACCOUNTANTS

Alfonso J. Molica, CPA

516-597-4991

Brian Cleary, CPA, PC 516-433-6442

Fred Form, Accountant 516-735-0500

APPLIANCES

Jay’s 516-796-3232

PC Richards 516-731-4422

ATTORNEYS

Law Offices of Jon Michael Probstein 1-888-795-4555

Nicolini, Paradise, Ferretti & Sabela 516-741-6355

Robert L. Ryan, Esquire 516-253-5529

The Galante Law Firm 516-269-9357

AUTO SERVICES

Center Island Autobody 516-735-2222

BAKERIES

Sweet Surrender Bake House 516-731-2424

BANKS

Bethpage Federal Credit Union

516-688-0000

HSBC 516-490-1100

NEFCU 516-561-0030

Peoples United Bank 516-520-4150

Sterling National Bank 516-731-3388

BEAUTY

Phenix Salon Suites

516-418-2801

Signature Hair Salon 516-579-2373

Trinity Hairdressing & Makeup Academy 516-557-2525

CAR DEALERSHIPS

Levittown FORD LLC 516-719-4000

CHILDREN”S FITNESS

All Star Gymnastics 516-796-2188

CHIROPRACTIC

Nogan Chiropractic 516-520-0274

Park Ave, Chiropractic 516-433-4114

CHURCHES

St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church 516-731-4220

CLEANING SERVICES

County Cleaners Corp 516-478-9214

Merry Maids 516-931-0758

CONTRACTORS

Great Additions Construction Co. 516-799-8500

LevitStyle Home Remodeling LLC 516-579-0045

DANCE STUDIOS

5-6-7-8 Dance 516-735-2266

Steppin-N-Style Dance Inc 516-796-5174

DENTAL CARE

Dental 365 516-597-4005

Dr. Peter DeTolla, DDS 516-735-1234

Dr. David Ostreicher 516-735-8315

Great Expressions 516-731-0040

Dr. Gregory Seiden D.D.S.P.C. 516-731-6041

Levittown Oral & Implant 516-735-8723

My Town’s Little Dentist 516-226-7337

DISABILITY SERVICES

LI Center for Independent Living 516-796-0144

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Dennis Dunne Sr., Councilman 516-812-3180

John Ferretti Jr., NC Legislature District 15 516-571-6215

John Mikulin, Assemblyman 516-228-4960

Laura Gillen, TOH Supervisor 516-489-6000

ENTERTAINMENT

ACC DJ Productions 516-318-7375

The Grindhouse Radio 516-308-0582

Levittown Lanes 516-731-5700

Long Island Laser Bounce 516-342-1330

The Killing Kompany Dinner Shows, Inc 212-772-2590

Mobile Flicks 2 U 516-250-8690

EYE CARE

Davis Visionworks 516-520-0286

Dr. Perry S. Mollick 516-579-5400

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Main St. Financial Group 516-579-6259

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Levittown Fire Dept 516-731-5800

FITNESS

Royal Fitness 516-513-1843

FLORIST

Petite II Florist 516-735-7000

FUNERAL HOMES

Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Homes 516-796-0400

Charles J. O’Shea Funeral Homes

516-731-5550

GIFTS/CRAFTS

Bob Peduzzi, Woodcrafts by Bob farmfolk162@gmail.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Melaleuca Wellness Lori McBride

516-395-5526

HEARING & SPEECH

Long Island Hearing, Inc 516-735-9191

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

A & R Technical 516-827-9570

Mac Heating & A/C 516-735-0055

Meenan 516-783-1000

INSURANCE

Liberty Mutual, Kathi Donnelly 516-953-5970

State Farm, Bob Masterson 516-826-1600

IT SERVICES

MJN Technology Services – LLC 516-543-3170

LAWN & GARDEN SERVICES

Aries Lawn Maintenance 516-796-1736

LIBRARIES

Island Trees Public Library 516-731-2211

Levittown Public Library 516-731-5728

MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS

LuCas Communications 516-735-5901

MEDIA

All Island Media 516-281-9673

Litmor Publishing 516-780-1462

Levittown Tribune 516-747-8282

Newsday Media Group 631-843-3480

MEDICAL SERVICES

ARC Urgent Care 516-346-5090

North Shore/LIJ Go Heath Urgent Care 516-558-9860

Plainview Hospital Northwell Health 516-719-3000

TLC Companions & Supply LLC 516-719-0909

Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 516-992-6437

ORGANIZATIONS

Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents 516-731-9018

Levittown Community Council 516-579-2831

Levittown Historical Society 516-434-7140

Levittown Island Trees VFW Post 9592 516-579-4420

Levittown Island Trees Youth Council, Inc. 516-241-3680

Levittown Kiwanis 516-731-5016

Levittown United Teachers 516-796-5660

Lions Club of Levittown lionsoflevittown@aol.com

Marco Polo Lodge #2214 Sons of Italy of America

Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers 516-735-6370

Wantagh/Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corp 516-731-1485

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Nassau County Second Precinct 516-573-6245

PRINTERS

Minuteman Press 516-731-4892

Signarama – Hicksville 516-938-2370

REAL ESTATE

Century 21 American Homes Kathleen Bruno & Owen Kirby 516-735-9500

Century 21 American Homes Lisa Testagrose 516-735-9500

D & F Developmenyt 516-437-0900

Island Smart Home Inspection 516-242-2273

The Krug Team @ C21AM Homes 516-731-5004 RESTAURANTS Dairy Queen Grill & Chill 516-719-0180 Domenico’s Restaurant 516-735-5535 IHOP 516-597-5490 McDonald’s 516-731-9112

New York Institute of Technology welcomed the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to its Long Island campus recently to celebrate Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Following an inspiring talk about opportunities for women in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, dozens of middle and high school girls engaged with students and faculty representing NYIT academic and professional organizations to learn more about robotics, computer science, bioengineering, biochemistry and life sciences, 3-D printing, virtual reality, mechanical engineering, and more.

The following local students were among more than 20 NYIT students who volunteered at the event:

Michael Vangi of Plainview, representing the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Navleen Singh of Bethpage, representing the Girl Up club.

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Stephanie Koenig of Bethpage was among the 146 University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the Intersession 2019 semester. Koenig, a marketing major at Scranton participated in CIEE Business and Culture in Barcelona, Spain.

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Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for Fall 2018 Dean’s list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.

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Thomas Meserole, of Plainview, will participate in the IHSA Regional Tournament to be held March 2 at the Unversity of Findlay.

UF members of the IHSA Western and IHSA Hunt Seat teams qualified to compete by accumulating points

College Notes

in tournaments throughout the year. Students will compete individually and as a team for a chance to progress to the 2019 Nationals.

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Agata I. Lubas, a resident of Hicksville, has recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Fall semester. Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student.

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The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2018 Fall Semester:

Justin Law of Bethpage who is in the mechanical engineering program.

Sahil Gogna of Bethpage who is in the computer engineering program.

Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

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The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5-grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Students on the Dean’s List from the local area include:

Noelle Barragato of Old Bethpage

Robert DeDona of Plainview

Benna Jacob of Plainview

Amanda Sheps of Plainview

Jake Barrett of Hicksville

Naman Chhatpar of Hicksville

Sara Pedroza of Levittown

Jamie Roeller of Bethpage

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Deanna Lopez, of Hicksville, has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2018 session.

Students who earn dean’s list honors must be considered by the registrar to be carrying a full time course load of graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

n SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. The Dean’s List honors students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average with a full-time course load.

The following students earned Dean’s List recognition during the fall ‘18 semester:

Madeleine Alamandy of Levittown

Gabrielle Block of Plainview

Alyssa Branzetti of Hicksville

Rachel Buhse of Levittown

Alicia Connelly of Levittown

Alexa Dale of Hicksville

Shannon Downey of Levittown

Brianna Feeney of Hicksville

Austin Hale of Plainview

Emily Kimoto of Plainview

Jessica Orlando of Levittown

Jessica Palasciano of Plainview

Seth Pearl of Plainview

Richard Pinsent of Levittown

Alex Rabinowitz of Old Bethpage

Samantha Trollo of Hicksville

Kristen Van Aken of Hicksville

Nicholas Vangi of Plainview

Lani Volino of Levittown

Noelle Grassel of Bethpage

Austin Hale of Plainview

Nicholas Intrieri of Bethpage

Katherine Meaney of Bethpage

Cristin O’Neill of Bethpage

Meghan Pilkington of Bethpage

Christopher Reale of Bethpage

Kate Walker of Bethpage

Amy Zheng of Bethpage

n Morgan Moritz, of Plainview has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the fall 2018 session.

Students who earn president’s list honors must be considered by the registrar to be carrying a full time course load of graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above.

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The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 5,500 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2018 Dean’s List.

To be included on the Dean’s List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average.

The following students have been named to URI’s fall 2018 Dean’s List:

Danielle Dimino of Plainview

Melissa Dulberg of Plainview

Vincent Falkowski of Hicksville

Amanda Kash of Hicksville

Ali Krinsky of Plainview

Shannon McNamee of Hicksville

Lauren Newman of Plainview

Taylor Sammis of Plainview

Toni Sullo of Plainview

Alexa Belmonte of Bethpage

Danielle Cuozzo of Bethpage

Stephanie Katartzis of Bethpage

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Students at Lehigh University attained Dean’s List in Fall 2018. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.

Lindsay Ilgner of Plainview

Marisa Ben-Yishay of Woodbury

Tyler Blitz of Jericho

Haley Rothman of Jericho

Spring yoga classes at Hicksville Athletic Center

Residents seeking a low-impact and enjoyable fitness activity can take part in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Yoga Classes, which will be held this April.

Classes are co-ed, open to individuals 18 years of age or older and will be held at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage.

“The Town is proud to offer residents a variety of programs and services including these yoga classes which offer benefits to the mind, body and soul,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Lou Imbroto.

“Yoga builds strength, increases general flexibility and is considered a great stress reliever.  Sign up today and use this opportunity to also meet new

friends that can last a lifetime!”

Beginning April 7, Yoga Classes will run for 10-weeks on Mondays (10 am – 11 am), Tuesdays (8 pm – 9 pm), Saturdays (9 am – 10 am) and Sundays (9 am – 10 am).

Registration takes place at the Hicksville Athletic Center on Sunday, March 10 from 8 am to 3 pm; Monday, March 11 from 6 pm to 9 pm; and on Thursday, March 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm.

The fee for residents is $60 and $70 for non-residents.

Please note that the schedule may be subject to change and residents are encouraged to inquire about special holiday scheduling.

If a session is cancelled due to inclement weather, a make-up session will be

attempted. Mats will not be provided, so participants must bring their own yoga mat.

Participants should check with a physician before partaking in any physical fitness program.

For more information and for registration availability, please contact the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks at (516) 797-4125 x4 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.

An afternoon at the races

The Glen Cove - Hicksville - Syosset Chapter of the Mercy League will be holding "An Afternoon at the Races" on Sunday, April 28. Join the League in this fundraising event that raises money for the enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center.

The event will take place on Sunday, April 28 from 2 pm to 5 pm at St. Ignatius Loyola Gym in Hicksville (gym entrance is on Nicholai Street).

Refreshments included: coffee, tea, cake. Admission $10.

For more information, please contact Judy Galgano 516-681-2994

Registration open for Town championship golf course

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that registration is now open for residents seeking tee-time at the Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course, located in Woodbury. Anyone interested in tee-time can register online at www.OysterBayTown. com/golf.

“Our state-of-the-art golfing facility is scheduled to open for the 2019 season on Tuesday, March 19th, weather permitting,” Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Anthony Macagnone said.  “For the convenience of all golfers, anyone seeking a tee-time to play a round of golf can now register online, with members able to make reservations 30 days in advance, and non-members seven days,”

The Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course is situated on 121 acres of Long Island’s coveted Gold Coast.  It is a challenging 18-hole, par-70 championship golf course that features meticulously manicured greens complete with cascading waterfalls, narrow fairways, water holes, sand and grass bunkers, as well as a putting green.  Completing the scene is a turn-of-thecentury mansion that offers a state of the art catering venue that sits majestically in the heart of our beautiful golf course.  The ambience of this onetime Gold Coast estate is rich with elegance and hospitality, but updated with modern amenities.  People can enjoy a round of golf as well as the incredible

setting while dining outdoors course side or hosting a private event. Visitors are welcome to utilize the Lucas Golf Center at the Oyster Bay Driving Range and Pro Shop, under the management of PGA Director of Golf Bob Miller, which offers a full range of golf services.  Instruction is available for all levels of golfing ability, beginner through advanced. Golfers can inquire about private lessons, group lessons and clinics at the practice range and on the course. The Pro Shop is stocked with brand name merchandise for all your golfing needs.  For more information on instruction, driving range hours and the Pro Shop, please visit www. LucasGolfCenter.com  or call (516) 3643600 to speak to a PGA professional. Applications for membership to the Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course are available and are processed at the golf course Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm.  Membership is valid until the end of the calendar year. Prospective members must provide the following proofs of residency: Photo Identification (Driver’s License, DMV Photo ID or Passport); and Car Registration, Tax Bill or Utility Bill. Non-resident memberships are also available for an additional fee.

To make a tee-time reservation today, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ golf or call (516) 677-5980.  A $5 fee per player is applied at time of reservation.

Free symposium on endometriosis

NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free educational symposium, “Endometriosis: You Don’t Have to Suffer,” on Saturday, March 30, from 8:30 am to noon.  It will be held at the Hospital’s Research and Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in room G-018.  The program is being held in conjunction with EndoMarch – a worldwide initiative to spread awareness about endometriosis.

The event will feature multiple experts from NYU Winthrop who will discuss a variety of topics related to the condition. Attendees will learn about the mission of EndoMarch from Farr Nezhat, MD, co-founder, Worldwide Endometriosis March and Worldwide Endometriosis Day, and director of the Advanced Endometriosis Center at NYU Winthrop. Specific topics will include

Classic car show planned for April 28th

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that a premiere car show will take place on Sunday, April 28 from 11 am to 4 pm at TOBAY Beach.  Car Show Long Island’s 2019 Spring Classic will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles.  A live concert performed by The Mystic will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations.  The event is free for spectators.

Town of Oyster BaySupervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, the Car Show Long Island is the place to be!  This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s most classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”

Trophies will be awarded in ten categories including best-of-the-best, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award.  Car Show Long

Island’s 2019 Spring Classic is made possible through our presenting sponsors:  Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Network, and Trinity Solar.  Additional sponsors include:  PSEG-LI, Zorn’s of Bethpage, Movin’ On Sounds, Parts Authority, Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union, Zabbia Insurance Agency, Hagerty, Insurance, Paul’s Rods and Restos, RPM Raceway, Turf Tek USA, Modell’s Sporting Goods, MotorMouth Radio, 7-Eleven and WBAB 102.3.

Enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks participating in Car Show Long Island’s 2019 Spring Classic.

Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The rain date for the event is May 19, 2019.  The event is free to spectators who are asked to bring two cans of food to donate to Island Harvest, the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island.

For more information or to become a sponsor of the event, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.

the evaluation and diagnosis of endometriosis, treatment options, the management of infertility, and the role of ovarian tissue preservation and transplant in patients with the condition.  Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and share their stories about their experiences with endometriosis. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. A full schedule of topics and speakers is available at  www. nyuwinthrop.org/community-education-lectures.   Attendees are asked to arrive by 8:30 am for refreshments; the symposium begins at 9:00 am.  To register for this event, please call (516) 663-8300, or register online at www. EndoMarch.org by clicking on EVENT FAQS and then NEW YORK – LONG ISLAND to get information and instructions to register.

Would you know what to do in an emergency? Learn about techniques to stop life-threatening bleeding that could occur following traumatic events. Ellen Berghorn, MS, RN, Injury Prevention Nurse from the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, will explain tactics to recognize and control left-threatening bleeding by direct pressure, the use of tourniquets or “packing” a wound. This is part of a national program supported by the American College of Surgeons & Homeland Security.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

7 PM

NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center 101 Mineola Blvd., Mineola (at the corner of Second Street)

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please call (516) 663-3916 to reserve.

Students learn life lessons through golf

Students at Wisdom Lane Middle School in the Levittown Public Schools participated in a golf unit hosted by The First Tee of Nassau County during their physical education classes on Feb. 26. Kara Cook, girls golf coordinator and Callen Williams, outreach and education manager from The First Tee of Nassau County spoke to students about important life skills and the game of golf.

Cook and Williams introduced themselves to classes and spoke about the opportunities that The First Tee of Nassau County offers. Cook explained that students involved in the educational program not only learn how to play golf but build character by learning important life skills such as respect. They showed students how to properly greet others by looking them in the eye and giving a firm hand-

shake.“It’s not just about golf,” said Cook. “It’s also about learning skills and values that can help you make sure you get to that place in life that you want to be.”

The gymnasium was set up into golf stations where students learned how to properly put, chip and pitch. Williams demonstrated what the stu-

dents had to do before breaking them into groups to practice their golfing skills. Cook and Williams plan to come back to the school again to help the students on their golfing technique, while providing helpful life lessons.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Callen Williams, outreach and education manager from The First Tee of Nassau County (left), helped Wisdom Lane seventh-grader Ella Horak with her swing.

Callen Williams, outreach and education manager from The First Tee of Nassau County, demonstrated golfing techniques for students at Wisdom Lane Middle School.

Wisdom Lane seventh-grader Chris Gordon took a turn hitting the ball.

Seventh-grader Samantha Murano had fun during the golf unit with The First Tee of Nassau County.

Seventh-grader Alex Gao practiced his golfing skills.

Salk students "travel" around the world

Jonas E. Salk Middle School English as a New Language students celebrated International Day by sharing their country of origin in the school library with their peers on Feb. 15. With the guidance of teachers Marie Capizzano, Lynn Ortega and Katherine Whitebread, ENL students set up booths filled with information about their cultures, facts about their country and more. Students, including those enrolled in world language courses, stopped by the library to participate in a country scavenger hunt while rotating through

the different booths. Information on countries such as China, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal, Phillipines and more were provided by ENL students who dressed in attire from their countries and helped answer questions. The ENL students also created colorful boards and PowerPoints about their countries that students could refer to. The collaborative lesson allowed students to work together to learn more about the world around them.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Sixth-grader Yostin Mansilla with his project on Guatemala.

E. Salk Middle School ENL students with teacher Lynn Ortega

during International Day on Feb. 15.

Sixth-grader Justin Zhang (left) and eighth-grader Luna Pan with their projects on China.

Jonas E. Salk Middle School classes learned about different countries with the help of the school’s ENL students.

Eighth-grader Simon Onta shared information about Nepal with his peers.

Sixth-graders Dominic Fortunato (left) and Jack Centonze participated in a scavenger hunt to learn more about the different countries.

Jonas

(right)

Guest readers gather at Gardiners Avenue School

Gardiners Avenue Elementary School students in the Levittown Public Schools recently celebrated the school’s Pick A Reading Partner week with an array of special guests. PARP is recognized in schools throughout the country to encourage students to read and participate in literacy-based activities.

During the week, students participated in a Read-A-Thon activity and heard from guest readers from the district’s central administration

and building administration such as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Debbie Rifkin, Division Avenue High School Principal John Coscia, Jonas E. Salk Middle School Principal John Zampaglione and more.

Towards the end of the week, the students received a special visit from radio personality Greg T from Z100’s “Elvis

Duran and the Morning Show.” He introduced the Gardiners Avenue theatre club’s production of “Just A Dream” and spoke to students about PARP and Z100. Students also heard from Stone Grissom, primetime anchor at News 12

Long Island, Town of Hempstead councilman Dennis Dunne and other community members who read to classes in honor of PARP week and spoke about the importance of reading.

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Greg T (middle) from Z100’s “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” gave a thumbs up with members of the Gardiners Avenue theatre club during PARP week.

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the Levittown Public Schools

Greg T (left) from Z100’s “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” with Gardiners Avenue Principal Dr. Jared Vanderbeck (middle) and Assistant Principal Dyanne Case.

Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne read to Gardiners Avenue students.

Division Avenue High School Principal John Coscia read to students at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School during PARP week.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald read to Gardiners Avenue Elementary School students.

Shooting star Swim laps for a worthy cause

Participants of all ages enjoy NYU Winthrop's annual Swim-a-Thon, to be held this year on April 7 at Hofstra University

Young children, teens and adults of all ages are invited to make a splash for a worthy cause at NYU Winthrop Hospital’s 18th Annual Swim-a-Thon. This fun-filled, family-friendly event raises vital funds for the hospital’s Child Life Program and will take place on Sunday, April 7 from 7:00 am - 11:30 am at Hofstra University’s Swim Center.

The Child Life Program is an essential component to the overall care of pediatric patients and their families at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Through the program, highly trained Certified Child Life Specialists utilize play and education to improve a patient’s understanding of medical procedures; teach relaxation techniques to help young patients cope with illness or surgery; and provide emotional support for the patient’s entire family. The program is supported in its entirety by philanthropic contributions. It relies on support derived from annual events such as the Swim-a-Thon, which has raised more than $450,000 to date for the Child Life Program.

The Swim-a-Thon was conceptualized by Ron Marino, DO, associate chairman of pediatrics at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Nearly two decades ago, Dr. Marino, an avid swimmer himself, came up with a unique idea–connect a physical activity with giving back to the young patients he adores. Thanks to his passion, along with the growing support of community members, local businesses, and staff, the event continues to grow in both size and impact.

“Over the years, the Swim-a-Thon has brought together scores of comunity members for a healthy activity that is not only fun, but garners vital support for a program that minimizes fears and enhances the hospital experience for so many young patients,” said Dr. Marino.

Schools are invited to participate in groups, and community members are welcome to swim, support a swimmer through a sponsorship pledge–or attend just to splash around or view the fun. There is no age requirement for participation–all ages are welcome. What’s more, individuals who do not wish to participate but wish to make a donation in support of a swimmer can do so.

Each year, the Swim-a-Thon is enhanced by an outpouring of support from community members who donate their time and services to make this a fun, family-centered event. Participants will enjoy swim coaching by Bryan Kurt from Open Water Swim LLC; live music by the Mineola High School Jazz Ensemble and Central Beat rock band; crafts provided by Cathy Grossfeld of All About Kids; yoga by Donna Dragani; photography by Anne Lucas of Moments Captured, and more.

The registration fee for adults is $20 and $10 for children ages four to 17 or students with a valid school ID.  Each swimmer receives a towel and swim cap with registration.

For more information, to sponsor a swimmer, or to register, visit www. nyuwinthrop.org/events or call (516) 663-8275.

Charles Campagne student Hannah Diamond claimed second place in the regional final of the Elks National Hoop Shoot on Feb. 9. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Student Hannah Diamond of the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Charles Campagne Elementary School represented the district during the recent Elks National Hoop Shoot. The contest is a free throw program for children between the age of 8-13.

Sponsored by the Hicksville Elks Club, Hannah participated in three rounds that resulted in her claiming second place at the regional final on

Feb. 9 at West Haverstraw City Hall. The first round was held on Jan. 12 at the district’s John F. Kennedy Middle School and was followed by the division finals at Valley Stream Central High School on Jan. 26.

“Congratulations to Hannah on her success and for representing Bethpage with pride,” said physical education teacher Betty Bohringer.

Alta, Utah:

BY DAVE E LEIBERMAN,

LAINI MIRANDA, ERIC LEIBERMAN, ANDREW KESSEL, MAYA FAYFMA

Everywhere on Alta’s 2,600 skiable acres feels like we’re in a snow globe. What used to be a treeless mining town is now home to what we found to be one of the country’s most fairytale-esque, European-feeling, lovable ski mountains in the US. This weekend, our annual adventure takes our bicoastal group of millennials to the glacier-carved Colli known as “Little Cottonwood”, roughly an hour from Salt Lake City and home to Alta and Snowbird, two adjacent and amazingly complementary ski mountains. We are excited to experience Alta, a mountain that we expect will be both challenging and accessible to our group of varied skier levels.

We are lucky to be taken around the slopes our first morning by Alta’s Andria Huskinson and Sarah McMath. Andria, who is also a veteran racer, has been skiing Alta for over 20 years and is still discovering new lines down the mountain. She and Sarah are the perfect duo to show us the ropes and give us a taste of that #AltaMagic that we heard about -- a combination of Goldilocks snow (not too hard, not too soft, just the right density and feel!), sun-beamed vistas of encircling mountain

faces, enchanting runs with tons of skiable chutes and side areas, and general good energy vibes from Alta’s loyal skier community (and Alta is one of the few mountains left that are skiers-only). One of the most enjoyable parts of the morning is meandering through

the trees and around the occasional mountain home (grandfathered on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest land) as we wrap down Cabin Hill, a run that we will attempt to revisit several times today and tomorrow, though we occasionally miss the entrance points. This run

entails a relaxing, yet fun videogame like experience of skiing with wide spaces between trees and fast terrain that is not too steep.

While most of our group is busy exploring with Andria and Sarah,

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the most “rusty intermediate” in our group, Maya, breaks away and has the chance to take a two-hour private lesson. They start off on some easy greens so the instructor has the opportunity to see what she’s working with, while offering some simple pointers as they ski. They continue to harder and more challenging trails. While some lessons can be bagged down with frequent stops and wordy instruction, Maya really appreciates that they spend the bulk of their time skiing with occasional pointers as she goes. It isn’t until they ride the chairlift that more detailed instruction is offered, as well as some other pleasant and enjoyable “get-toknow-you” conversation. As the halfday lesson comes to a close, Maya rejoins the rest of the gang with a renewed confidence and comfort for tackling all that Alta has to offer.

True to the congenial Alta way, there is also a new “Lady Shred,” a supportive lady-based ski group begun by Sarah and Andria in an effort to bring more woman power to the mountain in a sport that’s typically 11:1 male to female. The group is open to anyone who wants to join Saturdays at 1 pm and is promoted on their instagram @altahighgirls and #altaladyshred.

From there, we generally stay together while a few of us veer off into the various “choose-your-ownadventure” virgin-snow-covered side paths through the trees here and there. It’s a perfect Bluebird Day with about a foot of fresh new snow just this week, taking the mountain to a cumulative 397.5 inches already this season. As Ski Utah’s Adam Fehr points out, “high

elevation, dry air, the primarily northfacing aspect, and lake-effect snowfall makes for the perfect combination”.

We venture to Catherine’s Area along the perimeter of Supreme, the part of the mountain with views that Sarah mentioned earlier in the day made her fall in love with Alta. The hike up to Catherine’s is flanked by panoramic vistas. (Riding the Alta lifts

is similarly picturesque.) There is a real backcountry feel to the mountain, though you don’t have to spend an entire morning trekking (just a bit here and there, if you want to). “If you see it, you can ski it!” Andria says.

Our gourmet sit-down lunch at Rustler Lodge introduces us to such mouth-watering dishes as the Rustler Game Burger (half-pound blend of elk, bison and waygu), the Halibut Fish Tacos, the Thai Chicken Salad, and an incredible cup of white bean chili (making us wish we ordered a bowl). Our gloves and hats are warming by the wood fire in the middle of the restaurant, and the ambiance is somewhere between that of a rustic ski lodge, a modern New American restaurant, and an Ivy League dining hall (particularly if you get the large table that commands its own little alcove along the windows, for a more private party feel). We can see Eagle’s Nest from our window-side table, which gives us mixed feelings about indulging in such a relaxed lunch. We of course skip dessert, briefly take in the beautiful lodge, and head back out to the slopes.

More snow begins to fall in the afternoon and we lose some of the blue skies, but the strategy of gradually moving across the mountain, starting the day at Supreme and making our way East to Collins by the end of the day, seems to give us the best conditions at every point in the day. A three-minute cut across the High Traverse, with a few sidesteps “up and over” to the other side, takes us to the sheltered and snowswamped Gunsight. This turns out to be the perfect last run of the day, the sun gleaming through and the afternoon light glittering on the very steep entrance slot. There is an intense initial drop, and then the run eases slightly and empties into “the gulley” toward the bottom. Finally, we can either take a green run home to the Transfer Tow, or cut through the trees to the left for a final bout of mogul-ey glades. The latter enables us to truly earn the après at The “Sitz” (the iconic Sitzmark Club).

The vibe at Alta just feels different. People come to Alta, fall in love with it, and then don’t go anywhere else. There is a staggeringly high rate of return among guests. One place you’ll most certainly feel the warm community is at Alta’s après-ski bars, especially the cozy Sitzmark Club at Alta Lodge, where we walk in and, consumed by the aroma, instantly crave a hot whiskey cider, along with their complementary homemade hummus with chips. The place is filled with skier friends who seem like they’ve known each other

Gourmet sit-down lunch at Rustler Lodge affords sensational view of Alta

since childhood, and some of them do. As we sit talking to Andria and the team, she points out some of the Alta all-stars. “That’s the guy who was basically the grandfather of ski photography.”

We hang for the après ski and then the après après ski, enjoying the atmosphere, good conversation, and additional mountain trivia (e.g. Alta is one of the oldest ski mountains in the country!). Nearby, the Alta Peruvian Lodge is slightly bigger, and similarly packed to the brim with warm people. If The Peruvian’s free-reign tapas run out by the time you arrive, be sure to ask for a basket of popcorn or nuts with your cold beer. Both bars are intimate rooms with that old lodge feel and Alta memorabilia adorning the walls. There are no C-list garage bands or brand sponsorships—the sound and energy comes from old and new friends enjoying each other after their awesome day of skiing.

Despite being a world-renowned ski destination (sorry, no snowboarders or “other snow-sliding equipment” allowed), Alta feels very accessible. The lines really only pick up on weekends, but even then, move surprisingly fast. We spend much of our second day going down moderate to intense trails. Alta marks all expert terrain with a single black diamond, despite the varying levels of steepness and intensity of their diamond runs. Although Alta has a

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reputation as a challenging mountain, we meet many families with kids just trying on skis for their first time. The ski school at Alta is world-renowned for training all levels of skiers.

Like the mountain, which can be

varied.

Our second day, we enjoy a cozy lunch at the Collins Grill, a Europeanstyle bistro grill right by the Collins and Wildcat lifts and nestled within Watson Shelter. We feast on decadent

graded with varying levels of challenge and adventure, the cuisine and lodging options on the mountain are similarly

delights like bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers, crab cakes, rabbit stew and lamb skewers. This hearty mountain-

fare tastes all the more satisfying for two reasons. First, we’re wearing the restaurant-supplied slippers instead of our ski boots. And second, we learn that all of the ingredients in the beautifully prepared food we’re eating is sourced locally and sustainably whenever possible.

We learn from Maura Olivos, Alta’s Sustainability Coordinator, Ecologist and founder of the mountain’s Environmental Center, that locally sourced food isn’t the only environmentally conscious action Alta takes. Whether it’s planting trees, conducting research, educating the community or reporting their environmental impact, Alta has been at the forefront of conservation and sustainability for over 80 years (though the Environmental Center was officially formed in 2008). It’s the antithesis of a man-made ski resort with premeditated and manicured trails. Instead, Alta celebrates and even improves the national forest that it leases and calls home. “You ski it as the mountain was meant to be skied,” says instructor Bob who’s been teaching there for 13 years.

While the fire, espresso shots and discussion of all the ways we can be better stewards of our planet is delightfully pleasant, the clouds clear and the mountain calls.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Rules I Can’t Explain

I pride myself on being able to give my readers the rationale behind various Social Security rules and regulations. Many times, readers will send me emails in which they express utter befuddlement at a law or regulation that affects their eligibility for Social Security. It’s usually a situation that results in them getting reduced benefits. And, of course, this irks them to no end. They figure the government is out to shortchange them. But once I explain why the rule exists, they almost always accept the fact that the law makes sense.

My interest in these issues came about early in my career. I would overhear clients complaining to a fellow Social Security Administration agent about some regulation that they didn’t like. And the agent frequently would respond with, “Well, it’s the law!” That unhelpful comeback did nothing to assuage the anger of the customer. So, I made it my mission to understand some of the more confusing laws and why they were enacted. I never wanted to give the unsatisfactory “it’s the law” response.

In fact, during my SSA career, I developed a training session called “Rationale.” And my class did just that. It provided the rationale behind a myriad of Social Security rules and regulations that many people found hard to understand. Sadly, the powers that be at SSA never agreed with me. They didn’t think it was necessary for agents to be able to explain the laws. They felt it was simply their job to make sure the rules were enforced.

But even though I considered myself pretty much of an expert on the reasoning behind most of Social Security’s rules and regulations, there were some laws that even I couldn’t, and still can’t, explain. I thought I’d share a few of them with you today.

One has to do with what is known as the “waiting period” to collect Social Security disability benefits. The law says that if your claim for disability benefits is approved, you can’t be paid those benefits for the first five months of your disability. And because the law says it must be five full calendar months, it almost always means that a person has to wait six months before his or her disability checks start rolling in.

For example, let’s say Fred has a severe heart attack on March 10. Some time afterward, he files for Social Security disability and his claim is approved. Because he was disabled for only part of March, the five-month waiting period would run from April to August. His first disability check will be for September. And because all Social Security checks are paid one month behind, that check will arrive in October.

So why does Fred, who had a severe heart attack in March, have to wait until October to get his first disability check? Some have told me that waiting period is there because Fred should have other sources of income (maybe from an employer or an insurance com-

pany) during those first six months. Others have suggested the waiting period is built into the law to allow for time to make sure Fred really is disabled. I don’t like either of those rationales.

Something else I’ve never been able to satisfactorily explain is the reasoning behind the Social Security earnings penalty. I could (and frequently do) spend a whole column telling readers what those rules are. They are quite complex. Today, I will briefly summarize them.

The law says that if you are under your full retirement age (currently age 66) and getting Social Security benefits, but you are still working, you will lose one dollar in benefits for each two dollars you exceed a certain limit. In 2019, that limit is $17,640. For example, if 63-year-old Tom is on Social Security and has a part-time job that will pay him $20,000 this year, the Social Security Administration will be required to deduct $1,180 from one of his monthly retirement checks. ($20,000 minus $17,640 equals $2,360; dividing that by two equals $1,180.)

That was a very simple example of a very confusing set of rules. There are special rules that apply to your first year of retirement. Also, there is a different earnings penalty (it’s $46,920) for the year you reach age 66. And effective with the month you turn 66, that penalty goes away.

My purpose today is not to give you an in-depth lesson in the earnings penalty rules. Instead, my goal is to explainwhythose penalties exist. And guess what? I really can’t.

I can tell you that when the Social Security Act was enacted in the 1930s, Congress felt a person should be completely retired in order to collect “retirement” benefits. Maybe that made sense back then. But over the years, Congress gradually relaxed those rules. And about 20 years ago, they completely eliminated the earnings penalty for people who reach their full retirement age.

But why didn’t they just eliminate the penalty for all retirees? Why should people who are trying to make ends meet by getting a job to supplement their Social Security check lose some of those benefits? I can’t explain it!

Looks like I have space for one more. Let’s talk about what is commonly known as the “start, stop, start” strategy. And unlike the other rules I’ve been discussing that usually negatively impact Social Security beneficiaries, this one is intended to help them get more money. Obviously, no one complains about this rule. Still, I can’t explain the reasoning behind the law. What the law says is that you can take reduced retirement benefits at age 62. Then at age 66, you can suspend those benefits until age 70, when you would start them up again and get a 32 percent “delayed retirement credit” tacked on to your reduced retirement check.

Social Security checks) between the age of 66 and 70 just to get that 32 percent increase?

Still, this little-known and little-used strategy is available. But here is what I can’t understand or explain. That increase you would get at age 70 is known as a “delayed retirement credit.” Congress set up those credits as an incentive for folks to delay their retirement and the receipt of their Social Security checks until age 70. Thus the term, “delayed retirement credits.”

But here’s the deal. People who

retired and started taking their Social Security benefits at age 62 definitely did NOT delay their retirement. So why in the world should they be allowed to make use of a provision called “delayed retirement credits?” I can’t explain it. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

By Charles Preston

Why anyone would want to do that in the first place is beyond me. Why would you throw away four years worth of Social

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Alta, Utah: If You Can See It You Can Ski It!

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We make our way to Sunnyside to say hello to the resident porcupine, and then head up the Sugarloaf lift to hit one of the longest blue runs at Alta - The Devil’s Elbow. From there, we follow the sun and head east to Ballroom and Mambo. Ballroom is a huge highlight, offering expansive and high-up intermediate powder bowl skiing, while Mambo is a fun and fast groomer at the top of Collins that funnels into the Wildcat base area.

We enjoy every second at Alta and pack in every last run until the lifts close.

As an instructor who’s been teaching at Alta for over 13 years explains to us as we head up the lift for our last run, “At Alta, you ski as the mountain was meant to be skied”.

Indeed, we felt a certain sort-of spiritual connection to Alta. We will most certainly be back soon.

Located just 40 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport, Alta is one of the most accessible ski areas in North America.

Alta has a partner pass offering with the new IKON Pass and is a Mountain Collective Pass resort.

Alta Ski Area, Alta, UT 84092, 801359-1078, www.alta.com, info@alta.com.

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Friends come together at Alta, one of most accessible world-class ski areas in North America, just 40 minutes drive from Salt Lake City International Airport.

BY PAUL MANTON

Are Ignorant People Bad People?

Are ignorant people bad people? No. How could I even ask that kind of question? I’ve known ignorant people, people who did not enjoy the same life experiences or had the same educational opportunities as I, who were nevertheless caring, kind, friendly, and thoughtful persons. Wonderful people. Finest kind.

I’ve also known some highly-educated, well-paid, professional people festooned with knowledge in one particular field or another who were amongst the most unethical people I have ever met. Utterly lacking in integrity. That’s the “life experiences” speaking.

So, to answer my own questionwhich in a sort I already have - no. But, and this is the reason for this essay, I don’t think society’s moral and intellectual capacities can ever be completely divorced. I think an ignorant nation is necessarily a morally failing nation.

We are an ignorant nation. I’m fifty-seven years old. I’ve met people in their thirties with college degrees who don’t known when World War Two was fought, think Orthodox Christians are Moslems, think solar eclipses cause

hurricanes, think the Bible proves fossils are fake, think fossils prove the Bible is fake, think Quakers held KKK meetings, think Harry Truman dropped the atomic bomb on Japan because of anti-Asian racism (at least they’ve heard of Harry Truman), think dinosaurs and people lived at the same time,don’t know the religious affiliation of the British royal family, think the heleocentric model of the solar system is “an unproven theory”, think ancient Egyptians could never have erected the pyramids without the help of a technologically advanced civilization that had mastered flight.

In 1974, at the age of twelve, I was no boy genius, wunderkind, or child prodigy. But I knew from reading encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other books on science and history about these things in sufficient detail. Why was a twelve year-old in 1974 better educated than thirty-five year-old college graduates in 2019?

In 1974, whilst I was a twelve year-old reading the World Book and Webster’s Dictionary instead of playing video games, there was less violent crime, poverty, addiction, divorce, abortion, sexually-transmitted diseas-

es, and homelessness in America than there is today. Popular entertainment was demonstrably less dumbed-down, hyped-up, and mean-spirited than today. So,as America became more intellectually enfeebled in my lifetime, it also became more morally degenerate. Is there a link? I suspect there is.

Pray consider that, in the realm of ethics and morality, there are two choices: Relativistic and Absolute. In the Relativistic view, morality and ethics,right and wrong, are merely cultural contrivances, social constructs, personal tastes, societal preferences, and the feelings about something at one particular juncture or point in time or another.

Thus any kind of “judgmentalism” is deemed bigoted, intolerant, and narrow-minded. Thus too, any criterion for evaluating right and wrong evaporates.There becomes no basis for saying murder, rape,genocide, and slavery are wrong in any fundamental way in 2019 other than that society in 2019 has decided that it does not like those things.

And if society in 2078 decides that those things are perfectly acceptable - even modern and progressive - than there would be no criterion for saying otherwise. This perspective requires very little thought, consideration, reasoning, rumination, or knowledge on the part of the individual. Merely acceptance peppered with watch words, cliches, and aphorisms: “It’s all relative”, “do your own thing”,and “who’s to judge?”.

On the other hand, there is the Absolute view. It posits that morality and ethics, right and wrong,are complex things subordinate to some fixed standard - however difficult to define at times- that exists irrespective of societal tastes or personal preferences. The Absolute view requires much thought, consideration, reasoning,rumination, and knowledge . It considers whence derives morality and how it is to be applied. It requires teasing out what is actually wrong from what is merely a reflection of long-standing societal prejudices. (Homosexuality comes to mind). It requires appreciating that what has become widely accepted over time is not necessarily just, virtuous, or right. (The growing public acceptance “recreational” use of addictive substances, for example). It requires intellect.

When the intellectual level of society declines, when people come to know - or care to know - less and less about science, history, literature, mathematics, the arts, philosophy, and religion, they lose the intellectual vigor,vitality, and prowess needed to engage in the level of reasoning the Absolute requires. And

this is not simply a matter of knowing facts as, indeed, there are even doctorates who subscribe to the Relativistic view. One has no problem finding it staunchly defended by tenured professors in Ivy League schools; professors who amassed data, information, and facts but not wisdom and reason.

Just as I would not want the reader to think ignorant people are bad people, I wouldn’t want the reader to think I gaze upon contemporary America and see only ignorance and wickedness. And even if I did, that did not stop St. Patrick from returning to the land where heathen savages enslaved him in youth to bring words of faith,hope, charity, and redemption. We can be that “city on a hill” of which John Winthrop described.We can appeal to the “angels of our better natures” as Abraham Lincoln called it.

But it requires honing and disciplining our intellects in order to accommodate moral reasoning. Not far from where I live, Elias Hicks was born in 1748 in a society whose most prominent members owned slaves, where slavery was upheld by law,and where few people thought there was anything wrong with one person owning another person as property.

Although not born a Quaker, he converted, moved to Jericho, N.Y.,and became one of the nation’s most outspoken abolitionist leaders. By 1827, New York State had outlawed slavery due in very large part to Hicks’ efforts.

Nearly a century later, Alexander Solzhenitsyn was born in Russia. Although his entire youth and young adulthood was spent living in the Soviet Union under Stalin in which the gospel of Marxist-Leninism was the only permitted creed and the Communist Party alone decided what was right and wrong - and that, of course,was deemed a social construct - he came to see that morality was an Absolute and that the Soviet state, its Marxist-Leninist ideology, and Communist Party that maintained it, could not be justified.

Hicks and Solzhenitsyn came to understand that right and wrong are not simply commonly-held conventions of their particular time and place or merely instruments of the particular social class than enjoyed power. Without this understanding, Hicks would have possessed no argument against slavery and Solzhenitsyn would have possessed no argument against the corruption and brutality of the Soviet state. The writings of both men indicate that they were not only men of great intellectual stature but of great moral stature as well. The two are not unrelated.

BY PHILIP RAICES

How will you be financing your purchase?

I have received a number of calls over the last month from my subscribers about the process of financing their purchase of their home, HOA (home owner association) condo or a co-op, leading to a successful and happy ending. Financing a home is a fairly cut and dry process. Your lender is going to request certain documents to be able to approve your mortgage. You will also have to contemplate what type of mortgage that you want, an A.R.M. (adjustable rate mortgage or variation of, or a fixed rate. This will totally depend your specific situation, finances and most important, how long you will be residing in your home, hoa, condo or co-op. This is something you should talk to your mortgage person, as well as your C.P.A. and/or your C.F.P. (certified financial planner.

What is needed?

The following are those items that they will require, if you are a W-2 wage or salary earner:

1.) Your most recent tax returns

2.) Any assets, coins, stamps or any valuable assets, stocks, bonds, etc.

3.) 2-4 of your most recent pay stubs

4.) A list of all your debts, eg.

a.) Other mortgages and/or lines of credit

b.) Credit card debts

c.) Any type of installment loans

d.) Car or equipment Lease obligations

e.) Personal loans

f.) Any other documents that the lender may request

If you are a 1099, self-employed, you will have to provide the following documents:

1.) Two 2 years of your personal and company tax returns (also generally must have been self-employed for at least two years to be eligible to be approved for a mortgage, with a few exceptions).

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BY PHILIP A. RAICES

2.) All of the above that a W-2 has to provide

3.) All receivables (services rendered and monies owed from those services)

4.) Payables for all purchases short and long term

5.) Any other documents that the lender may request

The approval process

The lender will, right up and through the closing, verify that you are still employed at your particular job or business, as well as possibly check other information and primary sources, relating to your mortgage approval. They also may ask and require that you pay down some or all of the credit cards, or other types of installment loans, in order to lower your debt/income ratio, and come in line with those regulatory guidelines, for them to commit to your mortgage.

You will also have to decide on the type and length of your mortgage, how much you are borrowing and how much of a down payment (called out of pocket) you can realistically and comfortably afford and any additional amount to be brought to your closing, as well as anticipating your total closing costs. Many put down as little as 3%, but in our surrounding towns, 20% total out of pocket and a first purchase money mortgage of 80% is usually standard for a home purchase; similar with a HOA and condo purchases. However, with a co-op purchase it is usually standard to put down at least total minimum of 10% out of pocket, where allowed, with a 90% mortgage (must have very strong financials which the co-op board will scrutinize with a “fine tooth comb” because of your minimal out of pocket amount of money, due to not enough “skin in the game.” They want to make sure and be very certain of your financial position is very strong and stable.

If they feel and have concerns about your financial strength as a buyer and have any doubts of your capability in paying, not only your mortgage obligation and your monthly maintenance charges, they have the right to turn down your board

application, without any legal obligation or ramifications to have to explain or tell you why; especially in Nassau County (but the majority of the time, it’s about financials).

However, in Suffolk County, if turned down, the law states that they have 45 days to provide the buyer, the specific reasons why. I believe there are more people passing the board reviews today, than before the law was passed, possibly due to less discrimination that might have been occurring in the past. However, since there is generally no board approval on an HOA and condo, the process is much more streamline and simplified. If for some reason they block your sale on an hoa or condo, they may be obligated to purchase that specific unit (your attorney must check the offering plan).

The home inspection

You also have the right to hire a house inspector in all three types of purchases, especially a home, since you are totally responsible for the entire property; whereby in a co-op purchase, you as the unit owner is responsible for everything inside your unit and the co-op corporation is responsible for everything inside the wall out to the exterior of the building; thereby your liability is much less, than a residential property. Sometimes an inspection is ordered for a co-op, to double check that certain mechanicals, heating, plumbing and electrical are in excellent working order, resulting in much less of a chances of an assessment or increase in monthly maintenance charges. As a purchaser, your attorney or CPA is obligated to review the offering plan, all amendments and 2 years financials, to see the stability of the cooperative (or hoa or condo) and to see if there are any capital (permanent) improvements to be ordered, thereby the potential of an assessment or possible increase in monthly maintenance fees and for how long?

The sale process

The next step is the buyer signs first and brings with them a standard (no need to certify) check for their initial down payment and then the

contract is sent back to the seller’s lawyer and then the seller comes in and signs with the down payment placed in the seller’s escrow account. Then the mortgage appraisal is done; board application should be completely filled out in however many packets that is requested in the instructions, with a copy of the executed contract. I had one sale that I had assisted the purchaser with and we had a total of 1557 pages in all the board packets! Then it is handed in to receive a board appointment (1-4 weeks or more sometimes), then meeting the board for approval. The last step is the final walk thru and the closing is setup. The whole process can take as little as 35 days, for a cash transaction (no financing), if the timing works out, to an average of 60-90 days plus! An hoa and condo purchase is much quicker and streamlined transaction (since the application is generally very simple and has no board approval) and can be completed in as little as 30-60 days, depending on the method of purchasing and how fast the seller and buyer can move.

Hopefully all will go well, but one must consider and interview and hire a competent real estate broker, mortgage person and attorney as well as an inspector, as needed. We all want to finalize our purchases with the least amount of stress and hassles; and by hiring the most experienced and competent professionals, your sale from start to finish, should be seamless and hopefully everyone will be happy and satisfied at your closing.

Philip A. Raices is the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck. He is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) He can be reached by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or by Cell, (516) 647-4289 to answer any of your questions. To search for property, see what your home is worth or homes that have sold in your area, go to: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com or we can provide you a free CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) absolutely “free” without obligation and no strings attached!

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Voices of Democracy

and

for earning second place in Nassau County and first place in the school for her entry into the Plainview Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Essay Contest.

Bethpage High School freshman Shane Nikas (middle) was congratulated by teacher Jacquelyn Keane (left) and Principal Nicholas Jantz (right) for his second-place school finish in the Plainview Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Essay Contest.

Bethpage High School freshmen Lauren Hawley and Shane Nikas were celebrated as winners of the Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, presented through the Plainview Veterans of Foreign Wars, during a ceremony on Feb. 28.

According to the VFW website, the Voice of Democracy has been the VFW’s premier scholarship program since 1947. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is “Why My Vote Matters.” The contest is

open to all high school students.

Lauren was honored as the firstplace winner from the high school while also taking second place in the county. Meanwhile, high school second-place honors went to Shane for his essay. Contestants were judged on both content in the written essay and delivery heard through the audio.

“Congratulations to Lauren and Shane for their hard work, dedication and perseverance,” said teacher Jacquelyn Keane.

Bethpage High School freshman Lauren Hawley (middle) was congratulated by Jacquelyn Keane (left)

Principal Nicholas Jantz (right)

A week of worldly experiences

Wisdom Lane Middle School students in the Levittown Public Schools immersed themselves in different cultures and traditions during World Language Week from March 4-8. The theme of the week, “Knowledge of Languages is the Doorway to Wisdom,” allowed students to get a closer look at how others live around the world.

Organized by the World Language Department, the hallways were decorated prior to the weeklong celebration. Approximately 65 students volunteered their time on a Saturday to help bring the hallways to life. This included hanging up Chinese calligraphy, class-made banners

representing the week’s theme, 100 flags of 100 different countries, “I love you” crafts in American Sign Language, Mexican Day of the Dead masks, hello and goodbye hands in different languages, a painted poster of the world which each student and staff labeled and more.

Stacey Humphreys, a Spanish teacher at Wisdom Lane, explained the significance of the theme and week as a whole.

“We at Wisdom not only take pride in our united school and community but also our rich, cultural diversity,” she said. “Our World Language Week is a special time to celebrate, learn about and honor the

many cultures and heritages of our world.”

During class periods, students participated in international trivia and played games from around the world. They also tried foods from other countries, learned international dances, music and languages such as Danish, Filipino, Greek, Guajarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

The celebration continued during lunch

periods as students learned how to eat with chopsticks and showed off their dancing skills during a Macarena Marathon. They also watched two foreign films and learned about Henna, body art used in Egyptian and Indian cultures. With this newfound knowledge, students created their Henna designs on their peers.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Eighth-graders Erin Alvarez (left) and Nicole Arnold (right) learned how to play the Japanese game Pong Hau K’i.

From left: Eighth-graders Michael Bilello, Joe Giuliano, Joseph Pesco and Haseeb Arsahad played Chinese checkers.

From left: Eighth-graders Arianna Lavelle, Sydney Martins, Kate Thearle, Vinny Moran and Mackenzie Quinn played Italy-Opoly.

Spanish teacher Stacey Humphreys (left) and eighth-grader Erin Alvarez (right) with the beautiful hallway decorations.

Seventh-grader Sophia Buffolino had her hand decorated with Henna.

Eighth-graders Christopher Taylor (left) and Mitchell Tear (right) learned how to write Chinese calligraphy.

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, V. LAWRENCE B. PROSONO; ET AL.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 28, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, is the Plaintiff and LAWRENCE B. PROSONO; 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 26, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 93 STIRRUP LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756: Section 51, Block 381, Lot 42:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LEVITTOWN, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012390/2009 .

Matthew J. Zangwill, Esq.Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. MIT 5784 4X 02/22,03/01,08,15

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff AGAINST

Gina M. Florio, German W.

Woodie, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/23/17 and entered on 10/24/17, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 26, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 11 Belfry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 380, LOT: 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $204,905.81 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6143/2016.

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832.

Mark Ricciardi, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5785

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau

FGMC IN LIEU OF TRUE CORPORATE NAME FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against BRYAN HIGGINS; JESSICA HIGGINS; ALEXA HIGGINS; LAUREN HIGGINS, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 3, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 26th day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, Lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 35 Libby Avenue, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801.

(Section: 12, Block: 291, Lot: 22).

Approximate amount of lien $ 331,676.57 plus interest and

costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 601530-18.

Kathleen Wright, Esq., Referee.

Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344

MIT 5786 4X 02/22,03/01,08,15

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2005 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005WHQ4, Plaintiff against PHYLLIS BARRAVECHIA; DENISE BARRAVECHIA, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 9, 2016.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 26th day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: 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. Said premises known as 215 Marie Street, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801.

(Section: 11, Block: 323, Lot: 484 & 485).

Approximate amount of lien $ 399,990.68 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 11651-14.

Luigi Devito, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900

MIT 5787

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

County Of Nassau

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20071, Plaintiff, vs. EKATERINI FOKAS, 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 January 11, 2017, I, Mark Ricciardi, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 26, 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: 15 Jerome Ave Hicksville, NY 11801

SBL No.: 12-309-56

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in 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. 008314/2013 in the amount of $525,641.36 plus interest and costs.

Todd Z. Marks, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072

MIT 5788 4X 02/22,03/01,08,15

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-7, Plaintiff AGAINST

Lisa Erkus a/k/a Lisa J. Erkus; Craig Erkus a/k/a Craig M. Erkus; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 6, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 26, 2019 at 11:30AM,

premises known as 30 Ruby Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 12. Block 413 Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment $798,005.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 11-017902.

Leo McGinity, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: January 18, 2019

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Supreme Court of the State of New York County Of Nassau Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, -against-

Jeffrey DeLuca, Nassau County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the estate of Dorothy Elisabeth LaChance a/k/a Dorothy LaChance a/k/a Dorothy Lachance, her respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, 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, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Eileen Young, as Heir to the Estate of Dorothy LaChance a/k/a Dorothy La Chance a/k/a Dorothy Elizabeth LaChance, Gerald La Chance, as Heir to the Estate of Dorothy LaChance a/k/a Dorothy La Chance a/k/a Dorothy Elizabeth LaChance, Suzanne McCrosson a/k/a Suzanne Kollinsky, as Heir to the Estate of Dorothy LaChance a/k/a Dorothy La Chance a/k/a Dorothy Elizabeth LaChance, Glen LaChance, as Heir to the Estate of Dorothy LaChance a/k/a Dorothy La Chance a/k/a Dorothy Elizabeth LaChance, Elizabeth LaChance, as Heir to the Estate of Dorothy LaChance a/k/a Dorothy La Chance a/k/a

Dorothy Elizabeth LaChance, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, United States of America, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Defendants.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Index #: 9580/2014

By: Cynthia L. Malone,

Esq.

900 Merchants Concourse Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 280-7675

MIT 5791

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

State of New York

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT, Plaintiff, vs. BRUCE TOPOL; CELINA TOPOL, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 25, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 16, 2019 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 63 Carriage Lane, Plainview, NY. 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, Section 13, Block 119 and Lot 140, Building No. 202, Unit 226 together with an undivided 0.75 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $392,627.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8827/13.

Anthony Iovino, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted. MIT 5793 4X 03/15,22,29,04/05

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court State of New York

WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs.

COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A

MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Final Judgment for Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 16, 2019 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, Hicksville, NY.

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, Section 11, Block 310 and Lots 21-23. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 12/011033.

Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted.

MIT 5794

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ROGERS ASSOCIATES, LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Sec. of State of NY (“SSNY”) on 09/27/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY may mail a copy of any process to the LLC, 299 Duffy Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose or character: To engage in any lawful act or activity. #96633

MIT 5795

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court State of New York MTGLQ INVESTORS LP, Plaintiff AGAINST

Patrick Schmith, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 18, 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 April 16, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 10 PINE STREET, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Hicksville, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 12, BLOCK 254, LOT 59-61. Approximate amount of judgment $423,390.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will

be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-002425.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Supreme Court County Of Nassau CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, against ANNE MANNING AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS; HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; BRIDGET DOE AS HEIR AT LAW ANO NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; KERRI GIGENTI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; ERIN HOPKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; JAMIE HOPKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; JESSICA HOPKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; KELLY HOPKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS HER SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF SHE BE DECEASED, HER RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW AND THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO THE PLAINTIFF; NICHOLAS J. HOPKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; STEPHANIE

HOPKINS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES HOPKINS, HEIR AT LAW TO HOWARD J. HOPKINS; PATRICIA MORRONE AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF HOWARD J. HOPKINS; IRENE SAWYER AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF HOWARD J. HOPKINS; BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; CACH, LLC; FREEMAN HOWARD, PC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC APO CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA NA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; “JOHN DOES’’ and “JANE DOES”, SAID NAMES being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, DefendantsIndex No. 323/2015.

Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County.

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court filed November 27, 2018.

NOTICE:

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on

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the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by HOWARD J. HOPKINS to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. bearing date April 2, 2002 and recorded in Liber Book: M 22399 of Mortgages at Page 884 in the County of Nassau on May 29, 2002. A second mortgage from HOWARD J. HOPKINS to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. was made on May 30, 2003 and recorded in Liber Book: M 25927 of Mortgages at Page 204 in the County of Nassau on February 4, 2004. Said mortgages were thereafter consolidated by agreement dated May 30, 2003, and recorded in the County of Nassau on February 4, 2004 in Liber Book: M 25927 at Page 216, creating a single lien of$205,000.00.

CITIMORTGAGE, INC. is the successor by merger to ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. and therefore Plaintiff is the real party in interest.

HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE; New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully.

SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT

You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this Foreclosure Action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney of your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself.

SOURCES OF

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-800-2690990 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs. ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS

Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Thomas A. Adams filed November 27, 2018. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 89 Sherman Avenue, Bethpage, NY located at Section 46 Block 19 and Lot 1 Dated: February 8, 2019

By: Alex Zamenhof, Esq. Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 345-3020.

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Rajeshwari Singh, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 02, 2017 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 26, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 4336 HICKSVILLE ROAD, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 52, BLOCK 310, LOT 43. Approximate amount of judgment $459,790.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 9094-15.

Richard H. Rubin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

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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 15th day of April, 2019 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 consider and vote upon the Annual Library Budget and tax levy for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, by the following proposition: BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PROPOSITION #1

RESOLVED, that the proposed budget of expenditures of the Bethpage Public Library and the tax appropriation therefor for the fiscal year 2019-2020 in the amount and for the purpos-

es shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Trustees, be and the same hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a tax levy upon the taxable property of the School District in the amount of $2,546,350.

2. To elect one Library Trustee, for a term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2019, previously incumbered by: Mary Macaluso

A petition shall be required to nominate such candidate to the office of Library Trustee. Each vacancy is a separate specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. 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 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), through March 15, 2019, and not later than March 15, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. No person shall be nominated by petition for more than one separate office.

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 15, 2019 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 April

2, 2019, 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 April 2, 2019 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 15, 2019 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 15, 2019.

In addition, any person who can demonstrate that he is qualified to vote in general elections and who otherwise meets the qualifications of a School District voter, will be permitted to vote at the Special District Meeting on April 15, 2019.

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

LEGAL NOTICES

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 until the day of the Special District Meeting. Such list will be posted at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. 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.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public budget hearing will be held on April 8, 2019 at 5:00 P.M., at the Bethpage Public Library for the purpose of discussion of the said expenditure of funds and the budget thereof.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that copies of the Annual Statement of Estimated Expenses for 2019/2020 and tax levy will be made available upon request to taxpayers within the District commencing fourteen (14) days prior to the Special District Meeting, at the Bethpage Public Library between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on each day other than Sunday (Sundays between 12 Noon and 4:00 P.M.), and at the polling place on April 15, 2019.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that all materials will be available in both English and Spanish at the Bethpage Public Library.

Dated: Bethpage, New York February 22, 2019

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Mary Macaluso, President BN 7368 4X 02/22,03/01,08,15

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

State of New York

Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST

Michael B. Mendonez, Jr. a/k/a Michael B. Mendonez, Gracia T. Mendonez a/k/a Grace T. Mendonez, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 3/1/17 and entered on 3/17/17, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 16, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 11 Berry Hill Lane, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 49, BLOCK: 267, LOT: 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $410,614.09 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005296/2014.

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832.

Nicole Forchelli, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7369 4X 03/15,22,29,04/05

EAST WILLISTON UNION FREE SCHOOLDISTRICT

REQUEST FOR BID: NETWORK CABLING SERVICES will be Accepted by the Purchasing Agent, Christine Kim, East Williston Union Free School District, Business Office, 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, New York 11568 on or before 1 P.M. Friday, March 29, 2019. Specifications may be obtained in person or by calling 516-333-1707. Diane Castonguay Assistant Superintendent for Business

Exhibit honors Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently partnered with Girl Scouts of Nassau County and established a pop-up museum at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center to commemorate their centennial anniversary.

The exhibition, which highlights a collection of vintage

Girl Scout uniforms, patches, artifacts, photos, and more, highlights the tradition of Girl Scouting by sharing this collection of memories.

Supervisor Saladino congratulated the Girl Scouts of Nassau County and presented them with a citation honoring their 100th anniversary and their commitment to this

nation’s young women, as well as those people who have given of themselves to help advance scouting in their communities. The pop-up museum will be on display throughout the month of March at the Hicksville Athletic Center weekdays from 4 pm to 8 pm or on Saturdays.

MacArthur senior earns semifinalist title

Komal Wasim, a senior at General Douglas MacArthur High School was selected as a semifinalist in the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium competition. As a semifinalist, Wasim was one of the top 100 research project recipients on Long Island and recently presented her research at the regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at CUNY York College. Her research examined temporal changes in perceived racism among Muslim women.

Sponsored by the United States Army, Navy and Air Force, the JSHS is a science, technology, engineering and mathematics competition that aims to promote original research and science experi-

mentation at the high school level. Wasim completed her original research project last year in her Advanced Placement Capstone Research class, where she created a survey measuring discrimination before the 2016 election and after.

During the regional symposium, college professors and working scientists and engineers, applying the Academy of Applied Sciences guidelines, evaluated the student presentations. Wasim is now awaiting the results from the regional competition with the hopes of presenting her original research at the National JSHS in April and being in the running for scholarship prizes.

Donna Rivera-Downey, chief marketing and communication officer, Girl Scouts of Nassau County; Members of Girl Scout Troop 3242; Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino; Rae Schopp, leader of Hicksville troop 3242; and Dr. Reverend Marjorie Nunes of Hicksville United Methodist Church, from where Troop 3242 operates.

General Douglas MacArthur High School Komal Wasim

Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Northside students become energy wise

Northside Elementary School students in the Levittown Public Schools learned about energy conservation with the help of the PSEG Long Island and The National Theatre for Children’s show “The Conservation Caper,” on March 4. The interactive performance told the story of superhero Nikki Neutron, played by Caroline Clay, and energy-wasting villain Dr. Maybe, played by Bobby Hall, who compete against each other in an energy quiz show.

Running Club presents checks to groups

The students were introduced to other characters, also played by Hall, as Nikki prepared for the quiz show and learned important lessons along the way. Throughout the performance, students were highly engaged and learned about the science of energy, how energy is wasted and ways to conserve energy. Audience participation was also encouraged as students played a role in the performance.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Pictured here at the presentation of the check to the Center for Developmental Disabilities are (left to right) Rob’s Run Co-Director Jim Murray, CDD Director of Development Debbie Patey, CDD Executive Director Tom Trakoval, CDD Associate Executive Director Amy Barker and Rob’s Run Co-Director Sue Fitzpatrick

The Greater Long Island Running Club was pleased to present checks to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference and the Syosset-based Center for Developmental Disabilities out of the proceeds of last year’s edition of Rob’s Run.

“Held in the memory of our friend Rob Lauterborn, Rob’s Run is a special event for many of us,” observed GLIRC

Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick, who serves as the co-director of Rob’‘s Run, “so it is a special privilege to be able to make these donations to two such deserving organizations.”

The date for the 27th annual edition of Rob’s Run is Sunday, December 1st, so mark your calendars now for Long Island’s premier cross country race.

Rob’s Run Co-Directors Sue Fitzpatrick (left) and Jim Murray ® present the check to Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference President David Reisfeld

Northside Elementary School students watched actors Caroline Clay (right) and Bobby Hall (left) from The National Theatre for Children perform “The Conservation Caper,” an educational show sponsored by PSEG Long Island.

Northside Elementary School kindergartners with Assistant Principal Dyanne Case (left), members of PSEG Long Island and actors Caroline Clay (second from right) and Bobby Hall (first from right) from The National Theatre for Children.

Photos: Lobby, The Bristal at North Hills | Exterior, The Bristal at Garden City | Country Kitchen, The Bristal at Westbury