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Arrest made in jewelry store robbery

Nassau County Police arrested John Hernandes, 22, for the March 8th robbery of Kay Jewelers at the Broadway Mall.

According to police, Hernandez entered the store at 1:40 p.m. and smashed glass display cases with a small bat. Police say that he then removed pieces of jewelry and put them into his backpack, and fled the store.

Police say that they

located Hernandez in the rear of a Maple Place home and recovered the backpack, which contained over $18,000 in store merchandise.

He was charged with Robbery 1st Degree, Robbery 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, two counts of Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and False Personation.

Spring is here: TOB landscapers need license, insurance coverage

With spring weather around the corner, many residents may be looking to hire a landscaper to care for their yard. For your own protection, the Town of Oyster Bay reminds residents to only hire Town-licensed and insured landscapers.

“The Town has a local law mandating that all persons, companies or corporations doing landscaping for hire in the Town of Oyster Bay be licensed by the Town,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “Residents can identify a Town-licensed landscaper by the identification decal affixed to the driver’s side door of each vehicle and to the left rear bumper of any trailer used in the course of business. They are also required to carry the license or a photocopy signed by the licensee at all times.”

Town Clerk LaMarca noted that the law provides several other regulations. These include restricting landscapers to working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No work is permitted on Sundays. Also, landscapers are prohibited from blowing debris into a street or any public property without removing or cleaning it up immediately thereafter. In addition, landscapers are required to use a drop cloth or other device designed to collect spillage when refilling oil or gas tanks on equipment.

“The landscaping field has always attracted unlicensed individuals who are often not familiar with Town regulations,” Town Clerk LaMarca said. “Whether you are looking for a landscaper to simply cut the grass and trim the shrubbery or to install the landscape of your dreams, hiring a Town-licensed landscaper is the best form of protection. ”

Residents who witness an unlicensed landscaper operating or in violation of Town Code can contact the Town’s Department of Public Safety at (516) 677-5350.

Hicksville smoke shop busted

Nassau County Police arrested three people with drug possession after an investigation of a smoke shop in Hicksville.

According to police, after an investigation, police found that Evolve Smoke Shop on South Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville was selling illegal THC and flavored vape products.

THC is the active ingredient in marijuana.

Police arrested: Shahrukh Tauseef, 24, of Plainview; Syed Peerzada, 20, of Hicksville; and Rohit Saigal, 27, of  South Ozone Park. Two were issued appearance tickets and one was held for arraignment.

John Hernandez

Bethpage's John F. Kennedy Middle School

inducted

Junior Honor Society. Among the honorees

Charlotte Cagna, Haley Flaherty and Olivia Greenfield Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Disorganized discussions

To the Editor:

In two months (May 18) Jericho School District residents will vote to fill two seats on the Board of Education.  The continued success of our community is on the ballot.  My sincere hope is that all eligible voters will participate in this process.

The past 12 months have been extremely difficult for students, parents and teachers.   Unfortunately, the leadership and communication from our Board during these challenging times have left community members extremely disappointed.  When I announced my candidacy in January, I outlined several key areas where I felt improvement was desperately needed – process and transparency were among them.

At its upcoming March 25 meeting the Board is expected to consider reopening Jericho Middle School and High School

to all students for full-time in-person instruction.  This is not an easy decision as the Board must weigh the physical health and safety of our children against their educational and emotional needs. This decision requires systematic and thoughtful analysis and discussion.

Anyone who has listened to the Board’s tedious, disorganized discussions over protocols for our student-athletes cannot be filled with optimism that this conversation will go smoothly.  Hopefully, the Board will discover and adopt a methodical approach to addressing this crucial issue.

It is unlikely that any Board decision on this topic will receive unanimous praise from the community.  However, if Board members can present a detailed, data-driven, fully transparent rationale for their conclusion then at least they will have done their jobs.

Sam Perlman

Criminal mischief arrests in Levittown

Two men have been charged with criminal mischief after allegedly taking bags of donated clothing from a bin in Levittown. According to police, on Friday, March 12 at 11 a.m. a female employee at St. Bernard Elementary School on Hempstead Turnpike observed two men enter a St. Vincent De Paul clothing bin.  The men allegedly broke the lock on the bin and placed multiple bags of clothing into a white Ford van.  The van fled the scene.

A description of the vehicle was transmitted over the radio and officers located a van traveling eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike.  The officer activated his emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop.

According to police, Alvarado Antonio Gudiel, 32, of West Babylon and Rafael Asuncion Peralta-Calero, 26, of  Copiague were arrested without incident.

The defendants are charged with Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Petit Larceny and multiple VTL violations.

Town reminds homeowners to hire licensed landscapers

With spring weather around the corner, many residents may be looking to hire a landscaper to care for their yard. For your own protection, the Town of Oyster Bay reminds residents to only hire Townlicensed and insured landscapers.

“The Town has a local law mandating that all persons, companies or corporations doing landscaping for hire in the Town of Oyster Bay be licensed by the Town,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “Residents can identify a Town-licensed landscaper by the identification decal affixed to the driver’s side door of each vehicle and to the left rear bumper of any trailer used in the course of business. They are also required to carry the license or a photocopy signed by the licensee at all times.”

Town Clerk LaMarca noted that the law provides several other regulations. These include restricting landscapers to working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. No work is permitted on Sundays. Also, landscapers are prohibited from blowing debris into a street or any pub-

lic property without removing or cleaning it up immediately thereafter. In addition, landscapers are required to use a drop cloth or other device designed to collect spillage when refilling oil or gas tanks on equipment.

“The landscaping field has always attracted unlicensed individuals who are often not familiar with Town regulations,” Town Clerk LaMarca said. “Whether you are looking for a landscaper to simply cut the grass and trim the shrubbery or to install the landscape of your dreams, hiring a Town-licensed landscaper is the best form of protection. The Town checks to ensure they are properly licenses, have all insurances and that their vehicles are properly registered. The Town of Oyster Bay license assures that the contractor is accountable and that the Town is there for you should you have a problem.”

Residents who witness an unlicensed landscaper operating or in violation of Town Code can contact the Town’s Department of Public Safety at (516) 677-5350.

Live streaming events from the Syosset Public Library

SPL’s Long Island Reads: Virtual Book Discussion

Join Readers’ Services Librarians Evelyn Hershkowitz, Donna Burger, and Lisa Hollander for a virtual book discussion of the 2021 Long Island Reads selection, “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett. Copies of the book will be available at the second floor Readers’ Services Desk one month before the program. No registration required. Join via Zoom from the link on the Live Streaming Events Calendar: https:// www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming

Afternoons with the Author: Virtual

Author Visit with Corie Adjmi

Short story writer and essayist Corie Adjmi will join us to discuss the writing of  “Life and Other Shortcomings,” a 2020 collection of linked short stories exploring the experiences of multiple women and the paths they chose from 1970 to the present. Join via Zoom from the link on the Live Streaming Events Calendar:  www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming

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Free drive-in movies return to town

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of drive-in movies this spring.  Free pop-up theatres will offer drive-in experiences to Town of Oyster Bay residents in March and April.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Drive-in movies will return to the Town of Oyster Bay for residents to enjoy great family-friendly films from the comfort of their own car while taking in the spring breeze.  Join us at these pop-up drive-in movie theatres and take these rare opportunities sit back, relax and enjoy the show.”

The following movies are playing at a pop-up theatre near you beginning at dusk:

• Friday, March 26 at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale:  “The Croods: A New Age”;

• Saturday, April 10 at Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing:  “Mulan” (1998)

• Friday, April 23 at TOBAY Beach in Massapequa:   “Trolls World Tour”

Vehicles will be admitted to the parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 p.m. the day of the event.  Movies begin at dusk.  For the safety of all residents, moviegoers must remain in their cars.  Movies are subject to change and will be held weather permitting.  For more information, please call (516) 797-7925.

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Ready to travel again?

Town hosts passport weekend

To help residents looking to obtain or renew their passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca today announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

“Are you looking to apply for a passport?  You can visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive free assistance in preparing your application, organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and submitting the documents for approval.”

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship –Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular

Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Proof of Identity – Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents).

Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa.  Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and during this special Passport Weekend on March 20 and 21.

To make an appointment or inquiry about additional information, please call the Office of Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca at (516) 624-6343 or email townclerk@oysterbay-ny.gov.  For more information on passport requirements and processing times, visit www.travel.state. gov.

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TOB: Be on the lookout for cold-stunned turtles

In colder water temperatures, sea turtles are susceptible to "cold-stunning", which leaves them unable to swim and puts them at risk of being hit by boats or washing ashore onto beaches.

The Town of Oyster Bay reminds residents that during these colder months, there is an increased number of sea turtles stranded on north shore beaches due to a condition called cold stunning.

“When water temperatures drop below approximately 50 degrees, sea turtles become lethargic and are unable to swim, as they are basically experiencing hypothermia,” said Town Councilman Steve Labriola. “When this occurs, they can float up to the surface and become vulnerable to boat strikes or wash ashore and become stranded, which can be fatal. If you see a turtle on the shoreline, please do not put it back into the water.  Instead, cover the turtle with seaweed or call the New York Marine Rescue Center.”

The Town of Oyster Bay, in partner-

ship with the New York Marine Rescue Center, recently installed signage at north shore beaches to help educate the public about this condition. The signage also provides guidelines on what to do and what not to do if you come upon a stranded turtle.

Tips include:

• Move the turtle above the high tide line

• DO NOT put the turtle back in the water

• Cover the turtle with seaweed or dry wrack

• Mark the spot with a piece of beach debris or draw an arrow in the sand

Call the NY Marine Rescue Center Hotline at (631) 369-9829.

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Upcoming Virtual Events at the Jericho Public Library

For all events, go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org /events/month to register

Monday, March 22

2:00 p.m.: Rock and Roll and Television with Brian RoseBeginning in the 1950s rock music found a surprising home on mainstream television. Programs hosted by Milton Berle, Steve Allen and Ed Sullivan featured a wide variety of musicians, including Bill Haley & the Comets, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley. This program will present a lively picture of the fascinating history of how rock and television grew up together.

4:00 p.m.: Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta - Put on some comfortable cloth-

ing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.

7:00 p.m.: Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray - Join Linda for this evening exercise class designed to get you fit & look fabulous!

Tuesday, March 23

11:00 a.m.: Guided Meditation for Self Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life.

2:00 p.m.: News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor and participate in this informal current events discussion.  Talk about  topics of the day

- the international, national and local scene. There will be lots to discuss!

Wednesday, March 24

10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s Day: Wind Songs with Miss Dara - Join this fun musical program and sing along with Miss Dara.

1:00 p.m.: Watercolor Demonstration with Chuck Van Horn - Learn watercolor techniques, tips and tricks.

Thursday, March 25

10:00 a.m.: Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - This practice is for all levels including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The

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5:30 p.m.: Yoga with Joe - This yoga class is geared for all levels to reduce the  stress in your life while keeping fit!

7:00 p.m.: Stories & Craft with Ms. Kim (Ages 3-Kindergarten)

Friday, March 26

4:00 p.m.: Meet the Alpacas (from Red Barn) - Ashley Rose from Red Barn Farm will introduce you to her five furry alpaca friends. Learn about the different types, what we can do with their fur, why they spit and other fun and interesting topics. The small herd can’t wait to meet you!

From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Fr iday, March 19 at 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Author Lunch and Visit with Rosemary Simpson

Bring your own lunch and join us for a discussion with the author of “Diamonds and Deception.” No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Fr iday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Your Children Don’t Want It. What Can You Do?

Presenter: Mike Ivankovich, radio show host, “What’s It Worth” WBCB1490 AM in Philadelphia, and home downsizing expert

In this session, you will be given 15 tips and strategies designed not only to help you deal with your stuff, but hopefully help you make some good money when selling

it. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Monday, March 22 at 9:15 a.m.

Dancersize with Carol Rodriguez

This fitness class combines aerobic exercise with dance movements. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Monday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Presidents and Their Gardens

Presenter: Jessica Damiano, garden writer

This lecture is a fascinating and inspiring historical tour of White House gardens from the founding of our nation to the present day. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Tuesday, March 23 at 6:15 p.m.

Yoga for Relaxation with Laurie Ahleman

Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques that will enable you to develop a daily practice of your own. You will need a yoga mat. Register at www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming

Wednesday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m.

Simply Fit with Marilyn Bunger

This class is especially suited for the older adult, and combines the basics of Simply Stronger and Simply Stretch. You will need light hand weights for the class. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/ live-streaming

Thursday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. Rockin’ Hollywood:

Rock n’ Roll & the Movies from Bill Haley to the Beatles

Presenter: Brian Rose, retired professor of communications, Fordham University

This presentation will look at the first decade of rock movies and how Hollywood helped reflect the power of this music around the world. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Fr iday, March 26 at 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Author Visit with Cate Quinn

Bring your own lunch and join us for a discussion with the author of Black Widows. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

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Students recognized for outstanding kindness

East Broadway’s PAX Ambassador’s recognized students who displayed outstanding kindness with the Polar Bear Award.

East Broadway Elementary School students from the Levittown Public Schools recently participated in Random Acts of Kindness Week. Members of the East Broadway PAX Ambassador Club, led by social worker Danielle Bantileskas, challenged the school community to work hard, show kindness and make the school a better place.

Good deeds were shared on purple hearts and displayed in the school hallway. At the end of the week, the club members read through the paper

hearts and selected nine students to receive the Polar Bear Award for their outstanding kindness.

Award recipients included Charlotte Buckman, Milena Ferreira, Ava Filagrossi, Cameron Peterson, Gabriella Popolizio, Michael Russo, Jack Ryan, Jackson Schmutzler and Danielle Schultz. In addition to receiving a certificate, the nine recipients also earned homework passes thanks to East Broadway’s Student Council President Olivia Rausenberger who advocated for them.

The PAX Ambassador Club stemmed from the school’s PAX Program, a skills-based program that gives students the ability to self-manage themselves. Classes engage in the PAX Behavior System which is shown to improve student self-management inside and outside of the classroom. The club is comprised of eight fifth-grade PAX Ambassadors: Emma Dunlevy, Aiden Filagrossi, Ryan Klotz, TJ McKeever, Mary McNerney, Joe McNerney, Cameron Peterson and Gabby Shananhan.

These students show excellent leadership on a daily basis as they strive to make East Broadway Elementary School a better place. They help to launch a peaceful culture throughout the school with their PAX Visions, where students share what they want more of in their class or school. They also recognize PAX Leaders, or those who make good decisions, throughout the building, and model appropriate behaviors and positivity each day.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Members of East Broadway’s PAX Ambassador Club displayed purple hearts filled with random acts of kindness in the school hallway.

East Broadway student Ava Filagrossi (left) received the Polar Bear Award for her kindness.

Nine East Broadway students were presented with the Polar Bear Award.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Lee Avenue celebrates Lunar New Year

Elementary School students celebrated Lunar New Year.

Kindergartners at Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville learned about Lunar New Year prior to the February break. Despite not having a parade like in years past, students still found ways to celebrate the Year of the Ox. Students in Mrs. McGahan, Mrs. Leone and Ms. Palmieri’s kindergarten classes

learned about the holiday and how it is celebrated around the world. Classes discussed the customs and traditions that surround Lunar New Year. They also learned about how the ox symbolizes hard work, positivity and honesty. Students created and colored their own Year of the Ox paper crowns as a culminating activity to the lesson.

Bethpage students

3D print chocolate molds

Bethpage High School students Alvis Vaz, Ryan Gallego Maya Maciel-Siedman and Damon Alarcon Angulo recently created chocolate molds using a 3D printer and silicone putty during engineering class. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Students in Tessa Strauch’s engineering class at Bethpage High School recently produced chocolate molds using a 3D printer and silicone putty. Students designed their molds using the CAD software Solid Edge. After printing them, they applied a silicon putty around the 3D printed models to create different chocolate molds.

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High school students win at United Nations

Hicksville High School junior Alina Nodrat was recognized as the Outstanding Delegate at the Model UN event held on February 6.

Twenty-two Hicksville High School students participated in the St. Francis Prep Virtual Model United Nations Conference held on February 6th. Two of the Model UN students won awards at the PrepMUNC conference. Pratiksha Malayil, who was a member of the World Health Organization representing India, won for Best Delegate and Alina Nodrat, who was also a member of the World Health Organization representing the USA, was recognized for Outstanding Delegate.

This is the first time Hicksville High School students participated in a virtu-

A sophomore at Hicksville High School, Pratiksha Malayil was named Best Delegate at the virtual Model UN competition.

al Model United Nations Competition. Student delegates prepared for the tournament researching their countries and the issues concerning their committees online for several weeks with help from their advisors, Dr. Andrea Maxeiner and Ms. Meryl Landau. The virtual Model United Nations tournament included schools from across Long Island who gathered together via Zoom for a daylong conference with a final award ceremony in the afternoon. Congratulations to all team members and especially to Alina and Pratiksha for their awards!

Driver hits home in Levittown

Nassau County Police arrested a Levittown man on Tuesday, March 9th after he allegedly struck a home with his car.

According to police, Robert Cunningham, 53, of Levittown drive his car into a home on Polaris Drive causing significant damage to the residence.

Police say Cunningham was found to be in an intoxicated condition and

was placed into custody. As a result of the collision, a resident of the home, an 84-year-old female, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Cunningham, who suffered minor injuries, was also transported to the hospital for treatment. Cunningham is charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

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Bethpage gets down to business

A Virtual Enterprise class from Bethpage High School placed in the top of Long Island schools and will advance to the regional round. Their simulated business is called SuperNova, which is a training app for high school athletes. In the four years since the school implemented the Virtual Enterprise course, this is the furthest a class has gone in the competition.

Virtual Enterprise is the culmination of the curriculum-based business courses at Bethpage High School. The course is available to junior and senior students and allows them to experience every aspect of business in a simulated environment.

During the past several years, Bethpage’s business program has steadily grown to include a wider variety of courses, including accounting, business management, personal finance and marketing. The classes focus on teaching students reallife skills and relating lessons to current events.

High school business teachers Nancy Simpson and Anthony Murray felt there was an opportunity to better prepare students for their futures in business. As veterans of the business world, they applied their skills and wisdom to expand the Bethpage business program, creating a robust list of offerings for students in grades 10–12.

“I think the Virtual Enterprise students’ success exemplifies how our broader busi-

ness course offerings are fostering a solid foundation for students,” Mr. Murray said.

“It’s making them more successful in these competitions.”

Typically, the Virtual Enterprise classes attend large-scale events to market and

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sell their products and compete with other classes from around the country and world.

This year, students have been engaging virtually with thousands of firms to participate in competitions, trade shows and fairs.

Overall, the three Virtual Enterprise

classes placed in six different categories, including human resources, finance and marketing. They will now advance to the national competition in which they will present a video presentation to the judges.

Nicholas Schimmel, a member of the Bethpage High School Virtual Enterprise firm SuperNova, presented the simulated company’s marketing plan in a virtual presentation for the Long Island competition.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Generals partake in Medical Marvels Conference

Six students from General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public Schools recently participated in the Medical Marvels Conference, hosted by Northwell Health. The students — Valerie Bonavita, Michael Cassano, Ana Compton, Rylie Lubliner, Natalia Pszeniczny and Grace Ryan — were tasked with providing innovative technological and health-based solutions, as well as a public policy strategy, to solve the nation’s gun violence problems. In addition to writing papers, presenting findings and engaging in a Q&A session, the students participated in workshops and lectures. Presenters included former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, Director of Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Northwell Health Dr. Chethan Sathya, Provost of Research at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Dr. Bettie Steinberg and Assistant Vice President at Northwell Health Dr. Sandeep Kapoor. Topics of discussion beyond gun violence and the Stop the Bleed program included International Women’s Day and careers in research.

Six MacArthur High School students participated in Northwell Health’s Medical Marvels Conference. Pictured from left (top row): Grace Ryan, Ana Compton, Natalia Pszeniczny; and (bottom row): Rylie Lubliner, Valerie Bonavita and Michael Cassano. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

LEGAL NOTICES

Friday, March 19 ,

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on MARCH 25, 2021, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS.

COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD FOLLOWING THE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE HEARING DATE BY 4 P.M. COMMENTS SHALL BE SENT EITHER:

VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAYNY.GOV

VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-537AMENDMENT

SYOSSET

SCOTT KLETZKIN: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 19-537 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 17, 2019 to allow existing vestibule having less average front yard setback.

W/s/o Preston Ln., 910.25 ft. S/o Locust Ln., a/k/a 27 Preston Lane, Syosset, NY

APPEAL NO. 21-122

SYOSSET

CROWN CASTLE FIBER

LLC: Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.

NE/ cor. of Berry Hill Rd. & Rodeo Dr., a/k/a Syosset, NY

(Pole

No.: N648)

APPEAL NO. 21-123

SYOSSET

CROWN CASTLE FIBER

LLC: Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.

NW/ cor. of Calvert Dr. & Chelsea Dr., a/k/a Syosset, NY (Pole No.: 659)

APPEAL NO. 21-131

SYOSSET

CROWN CASTLE FIBER

LLC: Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.

NW/ cor. of Ryan St. & Ryan Ct., a/k/a Syosset, NY (Pole No.: N642)

APPEAL NO. 21-135

SYOSSET

CROWN CASTLE FIBER

LLC: Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.

N/s/o Hickman St., 270 ft. E/o Stratford Pl, a/k/a Syosset, NY (Pole No.: N645)

MARCH 15, 2021

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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Plainview-Old Bethpage science teacher recognized as QuarkNet fellow

Susan Wetzler, science teacher at POBJFKHS, has been named a 2021 QuarkNet Fellow.

“We are so fortunate to have Ms. Wetzler guiding our students with her physics expertise,” said Joyce Barry, chair of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Science Department. “Her dedication to her students is a testament to the commitment our educators have to our students.”

Ms. Wetzler has been a member of QuarkNet for the past nine years. During her time in QuarkNet, she has attended numerous training workshops and seminars organized by the nonprofit collaboration, a partnership between Fermilab and the University of Notre Dame.

QuarkNet is an organization dedicated to providing students with the most authentic and meaningful opportunities to engage in impactful research by providing science teachers the means to develop their skills and bring real research experience into the high school science classroom. This is completed through the partnering of science teachers with researchers engaged in real-time physics investigations.

“I am looking forward to learning more and helping other teachers within the District become more involved in this program,” said Ms. Wetzler. “This fellowship enables me to support others as an educational leader and an expert to better aid the experience provided to our students.”

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District is proud to congratulate PlainviewOld Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School (POBJFKHS) science teacher Susan Wetzler who was recently named a 2021 QuarkNet Fellow for her overwhelming commitment to giving her students the best education possible.

Ready to travel again?

Town hosts passport weekend

To help residents looking to obtain or renew their passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca today announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

“Are you looking to apply for a passport?  You can visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive free assistance in preparing your application, organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and submitting the documents for approval.”

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously

issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Proof of Identity – Naturalization Certificate, Valid Driver’s License (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), Current Government ID (city, state or federal), Current Military ID (military and dependents). Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa.  Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and during this special Passport Weekend on March 20 and 21.

To make an appointment or inquiry about additional information, please call the Office of Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca at (516) 624-6343 or email townclerk@oysterbay-ny.gov.  For more information on passport requirements and processing times, visit www.travel.state.gov.

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America’s Great Open Spaces Filling Up Fast

BY KAREN RUBIN

With more and more people – especially those over 65 years old and the most vulnerable – getting vaccinated, Americans are chomping at the bit to get out there and reconnect with family. For many, the ideal destinations are national and state parks, where there is space and enough outdoors, plus all the experiences being in nature affords, to bring the entire family together. Not surprisingly, bookings are already skyrocketing, with campsites, RV rentals, hotels nearest the parks, still operating with COVID19 restrictions, filling up. Those who are just emerging from an isolation mindset may have awakened to find everything booked up.

In fact, Tracks & Trails, which specializes in packaging RV vacations to national parks in the western United States and Canada, citing unprecedented demand, is opening 2022 reservations on April 1. RV Vacations, Novel Lodgings Surge RV vacations skyrocketed in popularity over this past year, giving renewed focus on the “road trip,” because they offer the freedom and flexibility of touring the country in a fully-equipped and self-contained unit that has everything needed for a perfect vacation. “Picture it as your personal cabin on wheels going to scenic places where lodges or hotels often don’t exist,” said Dan Wulfman, founder and president of Tracks & Trails, whose specialty is packaging RV vacations to national Parks in the Western U.S. and Canada – not just renting the RV. RV travel allows friends and families to be autonomous and as private as they please while enjoying the freedom of America’s open roads. Time for lunch? Just pull off at the next scenic turnout and open the fridge. Potty stop? Easy. End the day in the natural beauty of national park campsites chosen especially for Tracks & Trails travelers.

Hiking in Yosemite National Park. National and state parks are in high demand as families look forward to gathering together again after a year of separation © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Wulfman notes that the pandemic is turning millions of non-campers into aspiring RVers, and the trend is exploding. The RV Industry Association found that 20% of US residents surveyed are more interested in RV travel than in flying, tent camping, cruises, or rental stays amid coronavirus concerns.

“But getting in an RV and setting off without a plan can be daunting for a firsttimer,” says Wulfman, who introduced the concept of packaged RV vacations in 1996. “That’s where the sage advice, travel tips, and insider knowledge of experts can make or break the experience. Because of COVID, choosing your dates 6 to 12 months in advance is now essential.” Tracks & Trails is sold out for July and August of 2021, but trips in September and October may still be available.

And due to unprecedented demand, the company will begin accepting reservations for 2022 trips on April 1, 2021.

For those savvy enough to lock in their dates early, the hard part is done.

The company’s team of expert planners handles all the arrangements that make it so challenging to organize a worry-free 7-14 day, multi-destination RV trip on your own. Travelers work with their T&T Trip Wizard to select one of the 20 carefullycrafted itineraries, decide on the right RV, and pick optional excursions that suit their tastes. The company takes care of the rest: reserving prime campsites, booking guided excursions with trusted outfitters, and preparing comprehensive documentation that ensures things go smoothly on the road.

One of Tracks & Trails’ most popular itineraries is the 13-night Mighty 5: Utah &

the Grand Canyon beginning and ending in Las Vegas that visits all 5 of Utah’s national parks – Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches – and the Grand Canyon. Optional excursions that can be prearranged include canyoneering, rafting, ATV riding, horseback riding, and Jeep tours. The base trip cost, which includes up to 4 people, ranges from $8,000 to $10,000 and is available from May 15 to October 15 (sold out July-August 2021). (www. tracks-trails.com, inquiries@tracks-trails. com, 800-247-0970)

Another source for RV vacations is Blacksford, a new recreational vehicle rental business with an all-inclusive pricing model that includes unlimited miles, no generator fees, bedding, bath and kitchen supplies, free Wi-Fi, free annual national park pass and 24-hour roadside assistance. Blacksford also curates road trip experiences by connecting travelers with vetted campsites, guides and other hand-picked attractions. https://www.blacksford.com

Other sources for places to stay: Xanterra Travel Collection (www. xanterra.com) is the management company that oversees lodgings – including the campsites, cabins and lodges - in many of the most popular national parks, including the most iconic hotels, like El Tovar in the Grand Canyon, the Inn at Death Valley, Zion Lodge and the historic hotels and lodges in Yellowstone. For information about what’s open, what services will be available, reservations as well as any travel guidelines in this post-quarantine world, go to https:// www.xanterra.com/contact/national-parks/

Other sources for lodging for DIYers: hotels.com, booking.com, koa.com, glampinghub.com, vrbo.com, airbnb.com, Tour Companies Enhance Experience

In many instances, the best way to experience the national parks is through a tour program with an outfitter or company

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that specializes in hiking, wilderness, nature, or any number of specialties. Not only do they bring an extra measure of enjoyment, literally maximizing the experience, but also have access and expertise casual travelers do not have. Tour companies range from those that are laid back, sightseeing oriented – the classic bus tour like Tauck (tauck.com) and Collette (gocollette. com); find more at Escorted National Parks Tours (escortednationalparkstours.com, 800942-3301) – to active, adventure trips, even private expeditions.

Among them:

Backroads has trips to Yellowstone & Tetons, Glacier, Kenai, Olympic, Arches & Canyonlands, Bryce, Zion & Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Yosemite, Saguaro & Tucson, Hawaii, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, Everglades, https://www.backroads.com/tours/ national-park-vacations, 800-462-2848

Roadscholar, specializing in trips for seniors, offers 220 national parks trips in Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Sedona, Yellowstone, Banff, Appalachian Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Group or solo packages include lodging, meals, & expert-guided educational tours. (Roadscholar. org/parks)

Off the Beaten Path (www.offthebeatenpath.com), based in Bozeman, Montana, is an outdoor, active travel company offering guided

small group adventures and private custom journeys across the globe, including national park experiences in the Rocky Mountains, Desert Southwest, and Alaska.

Natural Habitat Adventures expedition leaders guide exclusive small groups to the most remote parts of America’s famed nature sanctuaries. https://www.nathab.com/ us-national-parks-tours/ 800-543-8917

REI Adventures offers hiking-oriented trips in Great Smoky Mountains, Utah, Alaska, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons, Olympic, Rocky Mountain, Big Bend, Yosemite, Grand Canyon national parks (https://www.rei.com/ adventures/p/national-parks/a/hiking, 800-6222236).

Sierra Club Outings, the Sierra Club’s tour operation, offers a variety of active experiences in national parks (content.sierraclub.org/ outings, 415-977-5522)

National Geographic Expeditions (www. nationalgeographic.com) has trips and private expeditions to Alaska; Denali to Kenai Fjords; American Southwest National Parks Private Expedition; Arches, Canyonlands & Mesa Verde National Parks Private Expedition; Glacier National Park private expedition; Yosemite Private Expedition; Grand Canyon, Bryce & Zion; National Parks Family Journey: Yellowstone & Grand Teton, and Discover American Canyonlands, (https:// www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/

destinations/north-america/national-parks/ , 888-966-8687)

Country Walkers www.countrywalkers. com), renowned for well-crafted itineraries for guided walking and self-guided Walking that highlight local cuisine, authentic accommodations, and immersive cultural experiences has programs in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons (www.countrywalkers.com/tours/ wyoming-yellowstone-grand-teton/, 800-2346900).

Escape Adventures (www.escapeadventures.com) operates adventure travel vacations catering to the full spectrum of active traveler, from road cyclist to mountain biker to electric biker, hiker, and multi-sport enthusiasts, and from first timer to friends and family groups of all ability levels, in the Grand Tetons & Yellowstone (https://escapeadventures.com/ tour/grand-tetons-yellowstone-road-bike-tour/) and Zion and Bryce Canyon other national and state parks, 800-596-2953).

Novel Ways to Experience The Outdoors

With sustainably built, LEED-certified “tiny house” cabins, Fireside Resort in Jackson Hole, is nestled in a wooded setting at the foot of the Teton Range, enabling guests to get back to nature while enjoying the intimacy of a boutique hotel and the ambiance of their own cozy residence. https://www.firesidejacksonhole.com/

Guests at the Red Reflet Ranch, a

New Books for New Gardeners

BY JEFF RUGG

As we talked about last week, many people became gardeners in the past few years, especially last year. Gardeners have always turned to books to help them learn. Here are new books that are going to deserve a special place on the gardener’s bookshelf.

For the people who are new to houseplants, there is a need for a dictionary to look up plant names and an encyclopedia for a picture and a profile that describes the plant and where it is from. Care information would also be nice. All of that and more is covered in the fully illustrated book called “Plant: House Plant Choosing, Styling, Caring” by Gynelle Leon. The etymology of the plant names is worth the price of the book. This book is due out in April.

As the surveys mentioned last week, many people buy plants without knowing the proper growing conditions to keep the plant alive. “Doctor Houseplant” by William Davidson covers all you need to know about the maintenance and care of 42 of the most popular houseplants. It explains the ideal thrive conditions for each one. It has photographs of damaged leaves and flowers

that help identify common problems that are sure to develop when people try to grow plants in the wrong places.

“Houseplant Party” by Lisa Steinkopf takes the care of houseplants a step beyond the typical how-to-takecare-of-plants book. It does tell how to take care of plants, but it also covers decorating with plants. There are do-ityourself projects for using plants to decorate the house, not just set plants next to a window and hope for the best.

It includes the old-fashioned macrame hanger for a vining plant, but it also has shadow boxes to display an air plant collection. Or how about creating a Zen garden for your favorite relaxation spot. There are dozens of easy-to-carefor houseplants that are a perfect fit for your desk, windowsill, bedside table or bathroom vanity.

“The First-Time Gardener’s Guide to Growing Vegetables” by Jessica Sowards was just released last week. She explains how to prepare, plant and tend your first vegetable garden. She shows how to design an eco-friendly layout, how to grow with the seasons and how to maximize your harvest, even if you only grow in a small space.

28,000-acre luxury guest ranch in Ten Sleep, Wyoming, stay in fully-stocked private cabins and enjoy farm-to-table cuisine while participating in equestrian programs, cattle branding, hiking, mountain biking, ATVing, fly fishing, shooting, family-friendly activities and cooking classes. https://red-reflet-ranch.net/

A stay at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, Montana, offers the opportunity to explore the surrounding mountains, rivers and Yellowstone National Park. Go hiking through shaded forests and wildflower-filled alpine meadows, float or fly fish a clear, cool river, experience the adrenaline rush of lift-served mountain biking at Big Sky Resort, or tour the natural wonders and wildlife of Yellowstone. https:// thewilsonhotel.com/

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New gardeners are intimidated by preparing the soil, how often to water and fertilize and what to do about insects. All this and more are covered by this excellent book from Cool Springs Press.

I have saved my favorite of these books for last. “Grow Your Own Spices” was released in December, also from Cool Springs Press. Author Tasha Greer explains everything you need to know to grow over 30 species of spice-producing plants. Herbalist Lindsey Feldpausch finds a balance between the science and the natural world of spices and gives beneficial information on each of the spices.

Regardless of whether you’re using spices as a health booster or to just flavor your meals, you will love the easyto-follow advice on growing a wide variety of plants.

The book doesn’t just cover the typical garden-variety spices such as dill, fennel and mustard. It covers cinnamon, sesame seeds, paprika and wasabi. Greer explains how to grow the tropical spices, such as ginger and turmeric, even if you don’t live in a tropical climate.

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. . COPYRIGHT 2021

About sunshine, solitude and sailboats

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Getting some fresh air and exercising during the past year of the pandemic has been important and I’ve found a home away from home where I go to stretch my legs and take in some beautiful scenery.

Sometimes I walk along the shoreline at the beach and I don’t use a pedometer on my outings, I just walk, not counting my steps or the minutes of my walk and I enjoy the day - or the mornings actually because I’m an early bird and if I’m not doing paperwork or chores I shift my schedule a bit just for the sake of variety. The fact is I’m biologically wired to be most effective early in the morning.

When I see the sun rising I start to rise even though I tell myself it’s okay to sleep a little later. Still, early morning is when I take care of the most important things. I find there are fewer distractions and that’s when I concentrate best. Although I tend to burn out by the late afternoon or early evening, my mornings are productive.

Now that I’m middle aged, well okay, past middle aged, I’ve found that walking works best as a means of getting some exercise even though I’d love to do some sprints and maybe run some marathons. But back to reality - some fast walking, uninterrupted, is what I do and after walking I’ll hop back into my car and do some errands on the way home. Or stop at a specialty coffee shop for a mocha frappe or a salted caramel frappe or some type of decadent treat. I like any kind of frappe and it’s better than eating a whole ice cream sundae. So I indulge.

You’d think my favorite place for getting out and about is going to the beach but actually it’s going to a marina that has lots of boats, both sailboats with huge wooden masts and motorboats with twin or single engines. Some boats I’ve seen recently are covered and appear idle but others look active. Once in a while I see people on their boats setting up chairs and umbrellas or wiping down the various parts of the deck even early in the day.

Having a good cup of coffee and a decent breakfast starts my day then I layer up to stay warm, put on my

sneakers and head to my car, knowing the marina isn’t far away. Sometimes two friends join me on my travels but last Monday when I went I was on my own because sometimes leaving at 7:30 a.m. is a little too early for them. So I’ll frequently go by myself, make the 10-minute drive to the marina and head off for a walk that clears my mind from the current events going on and from my every-day responsibilities.

After parking I head down a few steps and a slight slope and as I walk I feel the stress of living through this historic time slowly slip away. For a few minutes I breathe in the fresh salty air of the marina and while walking I stay socially distant from any passersby.

The seagulls fly around in the air hoping I’ll pull some food from my pocket and they’ll have the chance to swoop down and snatch it right from my hand but I’ve learned the hard way how persistent and bold they can be.

Once in a while I see some artists sitting on the pier, looking out at the pretty view and sketching the water and the boats in front of them. I’m tempted to pull out a notebook and jot things down and sometimes I do but usually I drink in the beauty of it all and write about it later. Seeing the boats from different ports of call with their names written on back is inspiring - and amusing. I chuckle to myself when I see a large sailboat called the “Best of Boat Worlds” and a 20-foot sailboat called the “Inspiration.” It makes me wonder what I would name my boat if I went out right now and got one.

Stopping at the marina a few times a week - at one of my favorite places during this unprecedented pandemic time - is invigorating when our choices for getting out to socialize or just get a change of scenery are so limited. My sister-in-law, Kathy, organizes her days at home to clean out closets or work on other projects but she calls driving or stopping at specific stores for items she needs her “little adventures.” She looks forward to those adventures because they help keep her mentally charged. Each week she’s got her schedule figured out and although it can easily be modified, it gives her a break from staying inside so much.

While waiting for things to get back to normal some

friends and acquaintances might think I’d be very happy curled up on the couch in front of a roaring fire with a good novel (accurate) but I’m happiest wandering around and walking about the piers and marinas where I wonder who’s walked here before? Who’s gone here before and headed out on the open seas and headed off for different lands where new adventures await them.

On clear days I look out over the tops of the boats toward the ocean and feel like I can see forever. On other days, before some rain starts to roll in, I look out over the boats and see an eerie, foggy sky with clouds that are ready to burst. This is confirmed when I see the low-flying birds swirling about the marina. It reminds me of the adage, hawks flying high means a clear sky. When they fly low, prepare for a blow.

I keep walking but the sky gets darker so before it begins to pour I head back to the comfort of my car after an invigorating walk. Yes, this is where I like to go to unwind, to exercise and to get recharged.

BY TOM MARGENAU

Social Security -- It’s Not Rocket Science

I am constantly hearing from readers who comment on the perceived complexities of Social Security laws. They liken the program to something just shy of rocket science or brain surgery. And they marvel that I can keep up with “all the changing and complex rules and regulations.”

Well, I am no rocket scientist. Nor am I a brain surgeon. Not even close. I’m just a frumpy old retired Social Security Administration employee of average intellect who happens to know a little bit about the program’s policies and how they affect you. I will elaborate on that point by answering this question I got from one of my readers.

Q: How in the world do you keep up with all the changes to Social Security? You constantly amaze me with your knowledge of the subject!

A: Well, I’m pleased that I amaze you. But with all due respect, I’ve got to ask you: What changes are you talking about?

I retired from the Social Security Administration in 2005. And except for a few minor twists (that I will get to in a minute), the Social Security program we have today is essentially the same program that existed when I retired 16 years ago. And for that matter, the Social Security program that was around in 2005 was pretty much the same program that was around when I started working for the SSA in 1973.

In last week’s column, I discussed some Social Security reforms that took effect in the 1980s. But almost all of those changes affected some of the more minor auxiliary program benefits. For example, students used to be able to collect dependent child’s benefits (usually on the Social Security account of a deceased parent) until age 22 as long as they were in college. But in 1981, Congress changed the law to say those benefits ended when the child reached age 18.

The only real major reform that has affected almost everyone was the increase in the retirement age from 65 to 67. But I think just about everybody knows about that. So even that’s not a change that has too many people stumped.

As I said, other than that one big change and several smaller changes to some ancillary benefits, the Social Security rules I learned in my training class in 1973 are pretty much the same rules that exist today. So, I really don’t deserve too much credit for “keeping up with all the changes to Social Security.”

That also means that you don’t have that much to worry about when it comes to staying on top of the nuts and bolts of Social Security -- at least with respect to retirement benefits. I mean, here is Social Security in a nutshell. You work and you pay Social Security taxes. And

then, one day, you retire and you have to decide if you want to take reduced benefits at 62 or wait until your full retirement age to get full benefits or wait until 70 to get an augmented benefit (up to 32% more). That’s it. I can’t say it often enough: It’s not rocket science.

Earlier, I mentioned a few minor twists to the program. I will admit that those twists complicated things for a while. But those twists are now essentially gone. So, we are back to the same simple Social Security program that’s been around for decades.

The twists I’m referring to are loopholes in the law that grew out of some Social Security amendments in the late 1990s. Those loopholes, which became known as “file and suspend” and “file and restrict,” allowed potential retirees to play around with their benefits in an effort to maximize their benefit payout. So, “maximizing your Social Security” became all the rage and, admittedly, confused an awful lot of people.

File and suspend allowed a retiree to file for benefits at age 66 and then immediately suspend those payments. The retiree did that so that a spouse could claim dependent wives or husbands benefits on the account. Then, at 70, the retiree would “unsuspend” his or her benefits and collect a 32% delayed retirement bonus. But that loophole closed a couple of years ago. It’s gone. So, forget about it, and don’t worry about it.

The other maximizing strategy, file and restrict, allows retirees to claim spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security record at age 66 and continue to collect those benefits until age 70 when they would switch to 132% of their own retirement benefit. That strategy is almost gone. To clarify, the rules say you must have reached age 66 before Jan. 2, 2020, and you must have a spouse already getting Social Security. There are still a few people out there who turned 66 before Jan. 2, 2020, and who haven’t filed for Social Security yet because they are waiting for a younger spouse to get to retirement age and sign up for his or her benefits so they can do the file-and-restrict thing.

I know my explanation of those twists might have sounded complicated. But my point is they are pretty much a thing of the past. So, again, we are back to essentially that same Social Security program I first learned about in 1973.

Having spent a whole column trying to convince you how simple Social Security is or, at least, how relatively unchanged it has been for many decades now, I can hear some of you asking, “Well, then, why did you have to write a book explaining the program?”

Good question. The deal is this: Social Security rules are relatively stable and simple. It’s just that there are thousands of those rules! What I’ve been able to accomplish over the past 48 years is

to accumulate a working knowledge of most of those thousands of rules and regulations. And that’s what’s in the book.

If you’d like to learn more about those many thousands of simple rules, the book is called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” It is a collection of fact sheets I have written that explain those rules in easy-to-understand language. You can get the book online through my

syndicator at www.creators.com/books or find it through retailers such as Amazon.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. .

COPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Why is this current market so radically different than in 2008?

When comparing today’s real estate environment to that of the market leading up to the implosion of 2008, there are marked differences that still make this market an excellent time to purchase.

Back then it was a piece of cake securing financing, because the regulations were so lax and if you had a pulse, the majority of lending institution made it very easily to provide you a no documentation mortgage. Today it is much different in qualifying for a mortgage.

The Urban Institute, and I quote, “released their latest Housing Credit Availability Index (HCAI) which “measures the percentage of owner-occupied home purchase loans that are likely to default—that is, go unpaid for more than 90 days past their due date. A lower HCAI indicates that lenders are unwilling to tolerate defaults and are imposing tighter lending standards, making it harder to get a loan. A higher HCAI indicates that lenders are willing to tolerate defaults and are taking more risks, making it easier to get a loan.”

The HCAI is way below the pre-crisis standard index of 12.5 of 2001-2003 for the entire mortgage market, when mortgage companies were willing to tolerate much higher risk. However, today’s index is less than 5% which is the lowest since its inception and way within the threshold of safety.

Price appreciation in 2017 was 6.4%, 2018 was 4.8%, 2019 was 4.7% and 2020 9.2% and has been above the normal 3.8% (Corelogic.com) but it is still within an acceptable range based on the run up of prices from 2002-2005 of 8.5%, 8.7%, 12.5% and 11.4%. As you can see prices have increased substantially but not going out of control as they did in the early 2000’s.

Another factor in today’s strong market appreciation is that we are not in a surplus housing market, like we were back then, but a deficit housing market. Again as an example of past history, in 2004 we had 3.9 months

BY CHARLYN FARGO

The message today about what healthy eating is may seem like a new approach, but the basic premise has remained: lots of whole foods and whole grains, plant-forward eating and more seafood than meat. The emphasis is on oil-based fats more than saturated, and a balanced diet is low in processed foods and added sugars. No foods should be eliminated, but all foods should be consumed in the right portions. Every bite counts, and what we put into our mouths can keep us healthy (or not). Here are a few of the other current

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

of housing inventory, 2005 5 months, 2006 6.4 months and 2007 9.6 months; where a normal market has 6-7 months of inventory. This caused the blowup of the housing market as more and more inventory came onto the market. However, in 2017 we had 4 months of inventory, 2018, 3.7 months, 2019, 3 months and 2020 2.1 months.

You can easily see that right now there is no housing bubble. Historically low interest rates has cause prices increases way above the inflation rate of less than 2%. Another factor in why the market is not overheating is that new construction, especially on Long Island, is considerably less than from 2005-2010 increases where there was excessive building as the market demand was sliding. We have had 13 years of construction that has been lower than the 50 year average as per the Census bureau.

Here on Long Island especially in Nassau with the continued lack of land to build on, prices will continuing to increase until there is either less of a demand or increases in interest rates, thereby pricing more and more out of the market. There are those who are in a position to buy and knock down the existing home to build a new one.

As mentioned in last week’s column Suffolk had a 23+% increase in prices; as there is a greater supply of land to build upon in that location. Prices are considerably lower there which is another reason for even greater demand having more families moving in that direction. Obviously, the 400,000+ who left NYC in 2020 greatly assisted in the amazing sales increases during the 3rd and 4th quarters as it put pressure for price appreciation to be double digits out there.

For many, higher prices have not discouraged them from purchasing. One

reason is that their wages are higher than during the run up in prices back in the early 2000’s and interest rates are half of what they were back then. The percent of median income that was needed from 19852000 was 21.2%, in 2006 it was 25.4% and today is 14.9%. This has added to the pent up demand for housing which was acerbated by the Covid-19 Pandemic, which exploded the demand in the last 2 quarters of 2020. Also added to the mix are those families and singles that continue to enter the market every year who are income and credit worthy. Mark Fleming Chief Economist for First American, explains,

“Lower mortgage interest rates and rising incomes correspond with higher house prices as home buyers can afford to borrow and buy more. If housing is appropriately valued, house-buying power should equal or outpace the median sale price of a home. Looking back at the bubble years, house prices exceeded house-buying power in 2006, but today house-buying power is nearly twice as high as the median sale price nationally.”

Today, over 50% of homes have over 50% equity and are on much more solid ground than back 15 years ago. They used their equity as a piggy bank as back then, drawing down their equity as many did. Then prices collapsed and so many had decreased their values less than the mortgaged amount and became, as they say, “under water.”

Lastly, today homeowners are not refinancing and taking out as much equity as they did years ago. In 2005 total equity of 263 billion was cashed out, 2006, 321 billion and 2007, 240 billion. In 2018, 87 billion, in 2019, 108 billion and 2020, 153 billion.

So overall homeowners and purchasers are in considerably better financial condition than ever before.

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What Healthy Means Now

thoughts on healthy eating:

All foods can fit. The new Dietary Guidelines want us to “personalize” healthy eating to fit into all cultures, enjoying a variety of wholesome, nutritious foods that promote health.

Plant-forward. That doesn’t mean you have to exclude meat, but it doesn’t have to be the center of the plate. Fruits, vegetables and whole grains take center stage, filling our plates with their disease-fighting benefits of antioxidants; fermented foods have anti-inflammatory powers.

Whole foods, minimally processed.

However, the future of our housing market will be determined by the balance between the demand going forward and increases in mortgage rates over the next few years as well as the housing supply. No one has a crystal ball, but for the time being things are very good for sellers and buyers.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s tumultuous Covid-19 pandemic market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

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

Turning fresh-picked tomatoes into a nosalt-added tomato sauce is an example of minimally processed. Frozen vegetables are minimally processed. Choose the freshest ingredients you can, and turn them into your own creations. Health-promoting foods. Foods that promote gut health (think probiotics in yogurt) or help prevent diseases such as heart disease (think oatmeal lowering cholesterol or salmon providing healthy omega-3 fatty acids) are foods you want to choose more often. We want to fill our plates with foods that reduce our risk of

diabetes (less sugary drinks and sweets) and cancer (more antioxidants from broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower) and enhance our immune systems (foods high in vitamin A, vitamin C and protein).

Flavors and global cuisine foods. The pandemic has limited all of our physical travel, but we can still experience a new destination through its food. Trying a new cuisine offers a chance to explore. And exploring helps our mental state.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois.

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The Bethpage Cyber Eagles, a team of student coders from John F. Kennedy Middle School, participated in the middle school junior division kidOYO hackathon on March 12. They are pictured here with computer literacy teachers and advisers Shannon Maloney and Christopher Attard.

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The Bethpage Cyber Eagles, a team of student coders from John F. Kennedy Middle School, participated in the middle school junior division kidOYO hackathon on March 12. A hackathon is a timed event in which teams compete against one another in coding challenges. Typically, school districts throughout Long Island gather to participate in a hackathon, but due to health and safety guidelines, the schools competed virtually.

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