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EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

Town, foundation to support cancer research

BY GARY SIMEONE

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (front row, center right) recently joined with Hicksville High School Principal Raymond Williams (back row, center) to recognize Eagle Scout Rohan Manjrekar (middle row, third from right) for his incredible work beautifying Town Parklet H6 on Glenbrook Road and Boulevard Drive in Hicksville for his Eagle Scout Project. Rohan, also of Hicksville, refurbished the entire basketball court, built four wooden benches, repainted the basketball hoop backboards and rims, and installed new nets.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently realigned themselves with the Empire State Ride foundation, to help raise funds for cancer research. The multi-course bicycle riding event will take place on Saturday, July 23rd, and will feature three-course lengths that will take riders through the scenic north shore of Nassau County.

Town Supervisor, Joe Saladino, said he was very proud that the Town would once again play host to an exciting and important event.

“This Empire State Ride Long Island event is poised to make a tremendous difference in the lives of those touched by cancer, and it will be directly due to the actions of our amazing residents who sign up for this fundraising ride,” said Saladino.

This is the second year in a row that the Town has partnered with the foundation for the event, which kicks off early Saturday morning at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. All of the proceeds from the event will go to patients at Catholic See page 13

Woman charged in stabbing

Jessica Ramirez.

Nassau County Police arrested a Hicksville woman on Monday, July 12, after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend multiple times.

According to police, Second Precinct Officers responded to a Broadway residence for a domestic disturbance at 11:14 p.m. They say they found Jessica Ramirez, 29, involved in a disturbance with her 36-yearold boyfriend and that she had stabbed him multiple times in the back with a knife.

Ramirez was arrested and charged with Assault 1st Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a child.

The victim was transported by a Nassau County Police Department Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries. The defendants sevenyear-old child, who was at the residence, was released to a relative.

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Supervisor Joseph Saladino (third from left), Councilwoman Vicki Walsh (far left), Councilwoman Michele Johnson (front row, second from right), Councilwoman Laura Maier (far right) and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca (back row) joined with Empire State Ride Founder Terry Bourgeois (second from left), President and CEO of Catholic Health Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy (center left) and cancer survivor Zita Murano (center right) to announce the Empire State Ride charity bike ride to help end cancer.

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POB school district celebrates retiring staff

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District celebratedthe careers of a number of retiring teachers and staff on June 21.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District celebrated the careers of 22 retiring teachers and staff on June 21. Administrators recounted the years — and in many cases, decades­ — of service the retirees, who ranged in roles from clerk to assistant superintendent for business, had pledged to the District, and the essential parts they played in maintaining the tradition of excellence in POB schools.

Many remarked on the additional time the retirees would have to spend with their family members and loved ones, many of whom were in attendance, now that their careers in education were behind them.

“These dedicated teachers and staff have done so much for our District over the years and we want

to congratulate them for a job well done,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara said. “Each one has a fingerprint on our students’ successes and has made a tangible impact on generations of students who have passed through our doors.”

Retiring staff for the 2022–2023 school year are: Catherine Amato, Karen Bezzina, Richard Cunningham, Diane DeLuca, Patrick Echausse, Thomas W. Elder, Susan Fink, David Gestwick, Jodi Goldstein, Gail Hashmall, David Hirsch, Warren Jacobson, Debra Kirkup, Debra Lovett, Kathleen Lawson, Stephanie Mann, Blaise Martinelli, Laura Meyer, Ilana Mosayov, Debra Nieman, Marleen Sapiro, Dianne Stratford.

Lacrosse “Shootout for Soldiers” planned for July 21 The Town of Oyster Bay will host the 8th Annual “Shootout for Soldiers” 24-Hour Lacrosse Benefit Game at the Town of Oyster Bay’s John J. Burns Park, located on Merrick Road in Massapequa.

This year’s round-the-clock event begins on the morning of July 21 at 9 a.m. and continues non-stop for 24 hours until July 22 at 9 a.m. The event benefits veterans and active duty military personnel. The Long Island Air Force Association will conduct a special ceremony on July 21 at 5 p.m. to honor hometown Vietnam War veterans and present them with medals that commemorate their service to our nation. There will be a parachute landing on the field conducted by the “All Veterans Group,” which will deliver the official ball.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Shootout for Soldiers is a wonderful game that provides local lacrosse players a chance to enjoy a sport they love in a unique way while also raising charitable funds to support

the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Whether you enjoy lacrosse or are just looking for a fun-family event, I invite residents to be a part of the festivities.”

The charitable funds raised at Shootout for Soldiers will benefit the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, the Long Island Air Force Association, and the Joseph J. Theinert Memorial Fund.

The event features 24 continuous 1-hour sessions. The score is cumulative, resulting in unique scores for a lacrosse game with totals reaching into the hundreds. Participants include children, adults, seniors, youth, high school, college players and veterans. Teams that accommodate players with special needs are also scheduled to play.

For more information, please visit www.shootoutforsoldiers.com or contact Harry Jacobs at longisland@shootoutforsoldiers.com or at (516) 315-3002.

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BY GARY SIMEONE

A group of Girl Scouts apply a Town of Oyster Bay Storm Drain Medallion Marker to remind residents that only rain belongs in the drain.

To help reduce water pollution in our town, Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh invites Scouts to participate in the Town’s new Strom Drain Medallion Marker Program. This program involves the placement of green medallions, with the slogan “only rain in the drain” onto the face of Town storm drain covers, thus reminding residents how critical it is for the safety of our waterways that only rain pass through curbside storm drains.

“As water flows from outdoor surfaces like streets, parking lots, and driveways, it enters curbside storm drains that eventually discharge directly into our waterways. There is no treatment process before this water reaches a river, lake, or other water body, so any litter that comes in contact with it is transported along with the clean water,” Councilwoman Walsh said.

“Contaminants are then able to enter into the Long Island Sound, South Shore Bay, and other bodies of water where swimming and boating take place.

Therefore, it is vitally important for our water quality and environmental state that these contaminants never enter our waterways, which is why the Town launched this educational initiative.”

The Town of Oyster Bay Department of Environmental Resources will provide volunteers all necessary supplies, including the medallion, adhesive glue to attach the medallion to the storm drain, a map of storm drain locations that need a medallion, and safety instructions. Scouts can choose to place medallions in their local community or be assigned a location in the Town of Oyster Bay. Spring and summer offer the best weather for this initiative.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the form at www.oysterbaytown.com/stormdrains. Only one person per team needs to register. You can register for multiple supply kits at one time. Please call the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 with any questions.

Earlier this month, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino was honored at the AHRC’s Nassau County Rose Ball ceremony for his humanitarian efforts benefiting adults and children with special needs. He was the recipient of the organization’s Rose Ball Humanitarian Award for supporting their core mission of improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

“This was such an incredible honor from a prestigious organization who are very effective in improving the lives of adults and children with developmental disabilities,” said Saladino. “They have an absolutely first-rate facility in Brookville, which cares for over 2,200 people per year.”

The Town holds multiple events and programs throughout the year in support of AHRC’s Nassau mission.

“One of our bigger events is the

annual “Walk for Autism” that raises thousands of dollars each year to help fund AHRC’s many programs,” said Saladino. “We have raised nearly a hundred thousand dollars cumulatively through the years.”

He said that the Town was the first on Long Island to setup a sensory playground for people on the autism spectrum.

“We broke ground on this sensory playground in Massapequa on April 1st, which is coincidentally World Autism Awareness Day. The playground features appropriate and engaging sensory equipment for special needs children, such as swings, seesaws and slides that are lower to the ground and have a more tactile element.”

The playground was funded through Rocco’s Voice for Autism, which creates outreach programs for people living with Autism.

Other additions to the Town include a specialized swing and wheelchair ramps at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, and a water park at Tobay Beach.

Saladino said he was happy to follow in the footsteps of former Nassau County Executive Tom Gulotta, who sat on the board of the AHRC. “Tom received this same honor years ago, because like me, he was passionate about helping families from all walks of life who have a family member with autism,” said Saladino. “We know that these families have a difficult road to navigate and the Town is committed to giving them the emotional and financial support they need.”

Jericho Library to hold book sale The Jericho Public Library will be holding a book sale on Saturday, July 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in front of the Library, located at 1 Merry Lane, Jericho.

Discarded books and other items will be for sale. Items must be paid for in cash.

In case of inclement weather, the sale will be held in the Library meeting room.

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General Douglas MacArthur High School graduates celebrated during the 61st commencement on June 18.

Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools General Douglas MacArthur High School graduates gathered at Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex to mark the milestone that was the conclusion of their high school journeys on June 18.

Class of 2022 President Sean Napoli took to the stage to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and senior choir members sang the national anthem to kick off the school’s 61st commencement as families packed the bleachers and cheered for the graduates.

After senior choir members Mitch Allan and Jessica Alexander performed “I’ll Always Remember You,” Principal Joseph Sheehan reminded graduates that the future is theirs to continue to grow and find success. He told them they can “achieve more than you can ever imagine” if they never become discouraged and demand more from themselves. “As you step into the future with steadfast confidence, do so by bringing more of your talents to fruition and make this world a better place,” he said.

Mr. Sheehan also recognized Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald for her upcoming retirement after years of service to the district. “Your unwavering care, compassion and actions were always based on your ‘what’s best for kids’ philosophy,” he said.

Dr. McDonald welcomed families, friends and graduates to the ceremony. She reflected on following the graduates’ journeys throughout their years in Levittown’s schools. “I remember those moving up ceremonies, shaking your tiny hands. Now you will shake my hand as a fellow graduate and an adult,” she said. “I

could not be more proud of this class, who has had to go through situations no one could have imagined years ago.”

Dr. Barry Steinberg, fellow graduate of MacArthur who gave the guest address, reflected on his path toward his own successes and told the graduates to never stop reaching to further heights.

Salutatorian Anna Conway shared thanks for every mentor who has impacted graduates’ educational careers over the years. “Thank you to those who were at every step of our educational journeys, teaching us to fly high, break down barriers and crush expectations,” she said.

Sean Napoli reminded his peers of their perseverance through unpredictable struggles. “I have experienced firsthand just how resilient and adaptable the Class of 2022 can be,” he said.

During her address to the class, valedictorian Summer Looney thanked school staff, administrators, friends and family members for their unending support. “As each one of us walks across the stage, we will be entering a new chapter of our lives,” she said.

Senior band members in the Symphonic Band played “The Lion of Lucerne,” before a commemorative video played showcasing the many memories made at MacArthur. As Board of Education President Peggy Marenghi presented the Class of 2022 and Mr. Sheehan, Dr. McDonald and board trustees conferred the diplomas to the graduates, families’ cheers rang out in celebration of the momentous occasion.

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Levittown BOE leadership changes hands

Levittown Board of Education officers for the 2022-2023 school year are, from left, Second Vice President Christina Lang, President Jennifer Messina and First Vice President Peggy Marenghi.

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District The Levittown School District Board of Education selected its officers for the 2022–2023 school year and officially welcomed its new superintendent at the July 5 reorganization meeting at the Levittown Memorial Education Center.

The board selected Jennifer Messina as president, Peggy Marenghi as first vice president and Christina Lang for the newly created second vice president

position. Ms. Marenghi and Ms. Lang were also installed for new terms following their reelection to the board in May. Todd Winch was sworn in as the new superintendent of schools. Mr. Winch, the assistant superintendent for instruction since 2016, replaced Dr. Tonie McDonald, who retired after eight years in the leadership post.

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LI Volunteer Center sponsors food drive in memory of Harry Chapin

Run proceeds donated to scholarship fund

Bench in memory of Harry Chapin at first tee of Green Course at Bethpage State Park installed in 2006 as part of the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame.

In memory of Harry Chapin, the Long Island Volunteer Center is sponsoring a food drive on July 16 at Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale, NY. Donated food will go to Long Island Cares Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank’s Essential Market in Bethpage.

Food drive bins will be available from 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m .at Bethpage State Park’s golf registration and the first tees of all 5 golf courses. July 16 is the anniversary of Harry Chapin’s fateful passing in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway on his way to a concert at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. He was an accomplished singer/songwriter who dedicated his life to solving world hunger by meeting a basic human need.

A bench in honor of Harry Chapin is located at the first tee of the Green Course at Bethpage State Park. He was posthumously inducted into the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame in 2003 and thanks to an anonymous donor, the bench was dedicated in 2006. From 2001 to 2012, the Long Island Volunteer Center

led a collaborative effort to conduct annual induction ceremonies and receptions at Bethpage State Park for over 130 inductees to the Long Island Volunteer Hall of Fame including founders of nonprofit organizations, exceptional youth volunteers, inspirational service volunteers, and lifetime achievers in volunteerism. Leading by example, these inductees used their time and talents to build community, advance the human condition, and expand the reach and impact of the nonprofits they served and causes they believed in.

Food drive supporters and contributors include Bethpage State Park, BNILong Island Referral Source, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Locust Valley Office, Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, Junior League of Long Island, Long Island Cares-The Harry Chapin Food Bank, Long Island Volunteer Center Board of Directors, Mineola-Garden City Rotary Club, Okorn Family Fund of the Long Island Community Foundation, and The Transition Network.

Mercy League bowlers needed The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset League of Mercy Hospital is looking for bowlers for its Ladies Bowling Team starting in September 2022.

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Pictured here at the Check Presentation Ceremony are (left to right) Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, David Lerner Associates Senior Vice President Alex Barnych, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Greater Long Island Running Club General Manager, Suzanne Nelson, Greater Long Island Running Club President Pro Tem Carl Grossbard, Inspector Alan Hirsch, Commanding Officer of NCPD's Seventh Precinct and President of Nassau Police Running Club, David Lerner Associates President and CEO Martin Walcoe, and David Lerner Associates Police Appreciation 5K Run Race Director Mike Polansky.

Syosset student honored as scholar The National Society of High School Scholars has named Aaron Thornberg of Syosset to be a member of the organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. Aaron is a student at Portledge School.

“On behalf of NSHSS and our co-founder Claes Nobel, a member of

the family that established the Nobel Prizes, I am honored to recognize the hard work, passion and commitment that Aaron has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,” said NSHSS President James W. Lewis. “Aaron is now a member of a unique community of scholars - a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”

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A member of the Class od 2022 accepts their diploma.

During an outdoor ceremony held at the Syosset track and field on June 21, eighth graders from South Woods Middle School received their certificates as they officially moved up to Syosset High School.

Following a prelude by the South Woods Jazz Band, the Pledge of Allegiance led by student Tiffany Obedian, and a recorded performance of the Star Spangled Banner by the South Woods Vocal Jazz ensemble, Board of Education Trustees addressed the students, administration, and the audience.

Board Trustee Susan Falkove spoke about the resilience displayed by the students. “You showed your strength, your determination, and your spirit, and we are so very proud of all that you were able to accomplish over the last three years,” she remarked. Board Trustee Lisa Cosica offered advice as the students prepare to enter the high school. “Take these next four years to build your brain, grow your heart, and the rest will fall into place,” she advised

the students.

PTA Co-Presidents Pankaj Mangal and Sarika Shah thanked the faculty and staff, congratulated the students on their accomplishments, and wished them well in high school. Principal Michelle Burget expressed how proud she was of the students. “It is my honor to be here today to commend you for your commitment to excellence in all that you do,” she remarked. “All of our students’ intellectual achievements, motivation, warmth, and sense of community have made a tremendous impression on our school, particularly during this continued unique time in our shared history, and will make a lasting impact on our world in countless special ways.”

After receiving their certificates and being named Syosset High School freshman, the students joined family and friends to celebrate their next chapter in their educational journey.

Photos courtesy of the Syosset School District

Members of the South Woods Class of 2022 applaud.

The South Woods Chamber Orchestra performs during the ceremony.

Principal Michelle Burget addresses the audience.

Members of the Board of Education and PTA during the ceremony.

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POB School District celebrates the Class of 2022

The students took to the stage for the last time together as classmates.

The graduating seniors of Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School marked the end of one journey, and the beginning of another on June 26 as the class of 2022 celebrated their commencement ceremony.

Speakers reflected on the last four years, and gave advice for the many more to come before the young adults took the last steps of their high school careers and received their diplomas.

Salutatorian Justine Choi advised her peers to not lose sight of the smaller tasks in front of them, lest they become overwhelmed by the bigger picture. “Wherever we end up after high school, whether its college, trade school, a gap year, the military or a job, it’s important to

keep in mind the significance of taking small steps,” she said. “Because change is the result of many cumulative actions, and because in the long run it will enable us to reach our most important goals.”

Valedictorian Olivia Schmidt noted the importance of loved ones and those closest to you in achieving one’s goals. “These past few years have been everything but simple or easy, and I believe that much of our endurance is rooted in our community, our love and support of one another,” she said before thanking her family members, teachers and advisors for all of their help along the way. “If I have learned anything, it's that nothing is more important than the relationships in your life.”

Valedictorian Olivia Schmidt remarked on the importance of relationships.

Salutatorian Justine Choi advised her peers to focus on the smaller steps in front of them.

Members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School Class of 2022 took the final steps of their high school careers at their commencement on June 26.

Principal James Murray took stock of the major events of the past few years, both momentous and tragic, and expressed his pride in the leadership the high school community has shown, most recently in the wake of the latest school shooting

in Uvalde, Texas. “You started our school year as young teenagers, and here now you are leading as young adults, able and willing to use your voices for change,” he said.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara asked the graduating

Principal James Murray expressed pride in the graduating class for their activism.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara asked the students to not fear change when it might be necessary.

Grand opening

Family and loved ones were in attendance. students to be open to change, should the need arise. “Where you are in any one given moment does not have to determine where you will be in the future,” she said. “There will be many times in your lives where you will be faced with questions such as ‘is this really where I want to be?’ or

“Is this really the person I want to be?’ When contemplative questions come your way, make time to contemplate. Do not let the busyness of life, the surety of a previous decision or the fear of the mountain ahead of you stop you from reflecting and considering your options.”

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Stephen Colbert: A History of the TV Talk Show (ONLINE) From it start in the early 1950s, the talk show has been one of TV’s most versatile and durable formats. Pioneering programs like “Today,” “Person-toPerson,” and “Tonight” established the basic features that have guided the format ever since. Whether Dick Cavett, Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman, or Jon Stewart, the talk show has continued to provide viewers with a lively mix of entertainment, information, and compelling conversation. This presentation will look at the fascinating history of the television talk show, and examine its changing appeal from decade to decade. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from left) recently joined with the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce, represented by Executive Vice President David Weinstein (far left), to celebrate the grand opening of Prime Burger Bar at the Morton Village Plaza in Plainview. Owners Richard Bedrosian (center left) and Roy Feicco (second from right) cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the doors of their third location, which serves up a variety of gourmet burgers uniquely made from a blend of PRIME chuck, short rib & ribeye steak available exclusively at Prime Burger Bar.

Arrest made in park altercation Nassau County Police arrested two teens for allegedly attacking a third teen during a fight at Azalea Park on the corner of Azalea Road and Hilltop Road on Wednesday, July 6th at 8 p.m.

According to detectives, when police arrived at the park they were informed that a juvenile male victim, 17, was struck several times in the abdomen, head and face, by a seventeen-year-old male subject. The second subject, Max Itchkow, 19, of Levittown, allegedly pointed a black colored imitation firearm at the juvenile victim, putting him

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When placing the two subjects under arrest, police say a black colored BB gun was recovered. The juvenile male victim refused medical treatment at the scene.

The juvenile defendant was charged with Assault 3rd Degree and was released on an appearance ticket.

Itchkow was charged with Menacing 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree. He was released on an appearance ticket.

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Health Long Island.

Terry Bourgeois, Empire State Ride founder, said his foundation has been raising funds for cancer research for twenty-three years, through the official Empire State Ride event, which is a seven-day ride from New York City to Niagara Falls.

“The official Ride takes place the day after the Long Island event on July 24th, and includes people from other countries and all over the nation,” said bourgeois. “It is a way for people to come together and join hands and put their feet to the pedals to show support for a great cause.”

All of the funds for the seven-day ride go directly to Roswell Park Comprehen-

sive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. The charity-ride event in Oyster Bay will begin at 7 a.m. and include a mix of serious cyclists, families and kids.

There are three separate rides scheduled, including a 10mile event from Bayville to Centre Island, a 25 mile route from Bayville to Old Brookville and a 62 mile route through Glen Cove up to Sagamore Hill, which is meant for expe-

rienced riders.

“With just two wheels are residents can change the world,” said Saladino.

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Syosset man sentenced for role in Ponzi scheme

Matthew Eckstein, 52, of Syosset was sentenced to to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison on July 11 for his role in a Ponzi scheme which fleeced nearly 50 victims of $12 million between 2015 and 2017.

Eckstein pleaded guilty on February 8, 2022, before Judge Teresa Corrigan to charges of Grand Larceny in the First Degree (a B felony) and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree (an E felony). He was sentenced today to 3½ to 10½ years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID19 pandemic further delayed the case.

Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said that beginning in January 2015, an elderly victim for whom Eckstein worked as a personal accountant and financial advisor, agreed to invest approximately $385,000 into a Hicksville-based company owned by co-defendant Kevin Brody, Conmac Funding Corp., at Eckstein’s urging.

At that time, Eckstein, who was a registered CPA, assured his client that the investment was safe, had no risk, and the principal would be returned

after a two-year waiting period with an additional four-percent interest, like a certificate of deposit.

After waiting for two years, the victim requested the return of the money in January 2017 but received a payment of only $26,699. At that time, Eckstein claimed that Conmac Funding was an insurance company, and the victim’s money had to be paid back in installments. The victim continued to ask for the return of the remaining principal and interest, but Eckstein stopped communicating with her.

An NCDA investigation commenced in November 2017 after the elderly victim reported the incident to officials.

A search warrant executed by NCDA investigators, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, FBI, and the New York State Comptroller’s Office at Eckstein’s home office in April 2018 yielded thousands of pages of financial documents.

The State Comptroller’s Office, United States Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and New York State Attorney General’s Office all assisted in this case.

“This defendant preyed upon seniors

and hard-working men and women, duping them out of their retirement savings and other finances, and using the money to fund business ventures and pay for his own personal expenses,” said DA Donnelly. “I am grateful to my prosecutors for ensuring that Eckstein pays for his crimes with significant prison time, and to my Civil Forfeiture Bureau, for their diligent work securing nearly $5.6 million in restitution for the victims. I also want to thank all of our partners on the local, state, and federal levels for their great contributions to this investigation and prosecution.”

Eckstein and Brody were ultimately revealed to have victimized nearly 50 individuals and had scammed them out of a total of $12 million. Many of the victims were senior citizens who trusted the defendants with their retirement savings.

Eckstein and Brody provided victims with a username and password for www.conmacfunding.com to view their account statement and growing account balance, leading victims to believe that their principal investment was with Conmac Funding and earning interest.

However, instead of investing the money into Conmac Funding, the defen-

dants used the money to fund other business enterprises – including hamburger restaurants – personal purchases, and paying other victims of the scheme.

Additionally, Eckstein used some of the stolen funds for the down payment on his home, which had a swimming pool and tennis court.

Eckstein and Brody were arrested in September 2018.

Brody, of Pennsylvania, was previously sentenced on September 12, 2019, to 2-1/3 to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree (a C felony) and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree.

Many of the victims were lured into the scheme by Eckstein who owned another firm called Sisk Investment Services that he ran out of his Syosset home. He convinced his existing clients, who trusted him, to invest in Conmac Funding.

NCDA’s Civil Forfeiture Bureau was able to freeze all of Eckstein and Brody’s known assets while their cases were pending, including bank accounts and real estate properties, which allowed the office to distribute more than $5.6 million in restitution to the victims following the prosecutions.

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The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that Superintendent Paul J. Granger has been appointed to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Utility Council. With this new appointment, Superintendent Granger will be one of two representatives from New York to serve at the forefront of all federal water-related issues, helping the HWD stay on top of any and all regulations and changes regarding drinking water.

AWWA is an international, nonprofit, scientific and educational society dedicated to providing total water solutions assuring the effective management of water. Founded in 1881, the Association is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world.

“I am truly honored and humbled to have been given this opportunity from the AWWA,” said Superintendent Granger. “I am greatly looking forward to working alongside my new colleagues in making sure that the hundreds of millions of people across our country have the same access to top-quality drinking water as the residents I currently serve. While I am dedicated to serv-

ing the country at large, the work and interest of the Hicksville Water District will always come first.”

A graduate of Polytechnic University, Granger is a licensed New York State Professional Engineer and a Grade IB Certified Water Plant Operator. He has 34 years of experience in the water supply system industry, having spent the last three overseeing all of the Hicksville Water District’s day-to-day operations. It is due greatly to Granger’s unrivaled knowledge and passion for the water industry and his dedication to the Hicksville community that the HWD continues to provide its residents with the highest-quality water available anywhere on Long Island.

“It would not be possible to think of a better person to serve on the Water Utility Council than Paul,” said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “His entire body of work shows that he is among the most successful minds in the water service industry, something which will serve him well on the federal level. We are tremendously proud of Paul for this accomplishment and we anticipate even more great things from him in the future.”

Hicksville native celebrates July 4th at sea

Lt. Bernadette Vingerhoets from Hicksville (left) and Lt. (j.g.) Charles Pitchford from Norfolk, Virginia, dance and serve food during a Fourth of July celebration aboard Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while underway for Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

Photo by U.S. Navy; Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brandie Nuzzi

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River Cruising on CroisiEurope’s Elbe Princesse: Magdeburg, Berlin, Potsdam Standing in front of the Brandenburg Gate, our guide, Sylvia, holds up a photo showing Berliners breaking down the Wall that separated East and West and put the historic Brandenburg Gate into No Man’s Land © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM I must confess to never having heard of Magdeburg before we are taken by bus from our ship, the MS Elbe Princesse, on the morning of Day 7 of our CroisiEurope river cruise, but, as in the case with the best travel experiences, it turns out to be marvelous to discover. With a history that spans 1,200 years, Magdeburg is one of the oldest in Germany.

Our tour starts in the Market Square, renowned for its architecture and a City Hall with bronze doors that relate the city’s history in 14 panels.

Our guide also points out the golden “Magdeburg Horseman,” which dates from 1240.

After visiting so many churches, the St. Mauritius and St. Katherine Cathedral is an absolute surprise – and not because of lavish gilded decoration but because of what it contains. Built from 1209-1520, it was the first cathedral to be built in the Gothic style in Germany, it is the largest church in East Germany, and its towers the highest. It was destroyed twice – in 1631 during the Thirty Years War, and in World War II, when 90 percent of Magdeburg’s buildings were bombed. And oh, yes, the church for some reason was used as a horse stable by the French during Napoleonic War. We see where Germany’s famous son and Holy Roman Emperor, Otto the Great, and his wife are interred inside the cathedral.

But what is immediately clear is the revolutionary spirit at the heart of this place – and Magdeburg.

Here we see a wooden chest with locks that was used to collect Indulgences – a symbol of its transition to a Protestant church. Indeed Magdeburg’s conversion to the Protestant faith was one of Martin Luther’s greatest victories. It is more impressive having just come from Luther’s House in Wittenberg the day before.

Martin Luther attended boarding school in Magdeburg when he was 13; he returned to the city on June 26, 1524 to give a sermon at nearby St. John’s Church (which you can visit) about “true and false righteousness” that was so powerful, almost every church in Magdeburg converted to Protestantism in a matter of days.

From this point onward, Magdeburg became a leader in the Reformation.

We also visit the Unser Lieben Frauen monastery. The oldest building in Magdeburg, it was constructed in two phases – the east section and nave were built in the second half of the 11th century; the western section between 1129 and 1160. Today, there is a sculpture park that was created

in 1989 and is the venue for concerts.

But most remarkable is the Green Citadel of Magdeburg, an apartment building that is literally a work of art and (amazingly) also a model for new urban design.

I can’t take my eyes off of it. We wander around this fascinating and magnificent structure, so colorful, whimsical. It exudes happiness and optimism, a Dr. Seuss-like quality and playful spirit. It is literally green – greenery grows from the roof, down the walls – none of which have straight angles. It is an “ensemble’ of buildings taking up a full square block, an amalgam of different architectural periods.

Designed by architect and artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, The Green Citadel contains 55 rental apartments (the rental fee is based on the square meter, 10-12E/sq meter, which is cheap), a 200-seat theater, parking garage, day care center, and 41-room Art Hotel. You walk into this breathtakingly beautiful courtyard and there are bird houses of all different shapes (possibly a Guinness record). The

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tower is 32 meters high, constructed as a spiral – a symbol of life – with a walkway all the way up to the top. Within the courtyard are cafes and delightful shops (I can’t resist).

That evening, as we sail to Berlin, our final port, we have a gala dinner, and it really is - Cream of cauliflower soup; foie gras; veal; cheese in puffed pastry, and for dessert, dramatically served Baked Alaska flaming with Grand Marnier, accompanied by special wines selected by the chef. All the cuisine has been so flavorful, rich but not too rich, gorgeous presentations.

Berlin, a Cultural Capital Again

Berlin is a surprise. The last time I was here, which was just after the fall of the wall, it seemed dark, grey. Berliners were literally chipping away at the Berlin Wall, selling the graffittied pieces (the first act of Capitalism).

Now it is bright, bustling and building. And an interesting amalgam of how Germany’s various historical époques, even the Soviet era, have been integrated in the reconstructed city after World War II. What is most interesting to me, especially as we stop at the Brandenburg Gate, is how Nazism seems to have been ripped out from the roots, like weeds from a garden.

There is still some evidence of the Soviets control, especially as we go through what would have been East Berlin (later, at Potsdam, we will learn the backstory of how Berlin was divided).

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River Cruising on CroisiEurope’s Elbe Princesse Continued from previous page bus-tour today, which I am grateful for because the city is really vast and I only have one day here, but it is soon obvious, you need to spend at least two or three days.

Our guide, Sylvia, gives us a bit of history as we travel from district to district, neighborhood to neighborhood.

We drive around the Victory Column – Hitler had it moved in the 1930s as part of his plan to make Berlin the capital of the World, Germania. To cement his dictatorship, the Nazis set fire to the Reichstag, and blamed the opposition as an excuse to exert martial law.

Very close to the Brandenberg Gate is the Reichstag – the Parliament Building. People are lined up to tour the building, and can go up to a modernized glass dome.

The Brandenburg Gate, which dates from 1791, was part of the original wall around Old Town, and is the only one of 18 historical gates still remaining. “It survived 300 years, 2 world wars, 2 dictatorships, 1 wall.”

In 1806, Napoleon arrived in Berlin after defeating Prussians, entering through center of gate. He promptly “stole” the sculpture on top of the gate.

For 20 years, the Gate was in a no-man’s land between East and West Berlin, and could not be visited. Then, in November 1989, the wall came down.

All the buildings that flank the Gate were built after 1989, Today, the US

Embassy and across from the embassy, a Holocaust memorial that opened in 2005.

In the Museum Island complex we see where there are still holes from bullets and artillery fire in the Roman columns are the city’s most important museums (which were in the Soviet zone, so that the Allies had to build comparable museums): the Altes Museum (Old Museum), the Neues Museum (New Museum) the Bode Museum, the Pergamon Museum and the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery). The collections in these buildings encompass over 6,000 years of art and cultural history.

As we pass the Royal Library, Sylvia relates that on May 10 1933, Nazis entered Royal Library, stripped the shelves, and burned the books in the square. The mark of East Germany’s time as part of the Soviet bloc is very clear when we arrive at a long, long wall – Sylvia said that the “first generation wall” was built in less than 24 hours. “Germans went to sleep on the night of August 12 and woke up on August 13 to find a 43 km wall built in middle of night, to separate east from west.”

Soon after the fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification of East and West Germany, 118 artists from 21 countries were invited to paint murals along a 1316-meter long stretch of the wall the longest continuous section of the Berlin Wall still in existence. It officially opened as the open-air East Side Gallery

on September 28, 1990, and a year later, was made a protected memorial.

Sylvia points us to the mural that is very possibly the most famous: “The Kiss” by Russian painter Dimitri Vrubel in 1990. It depicts Leonid Brezhnev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union at the time, and Erich Honecker, the General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party of the GDR, based on a photograph taken in 1979 on the 30th anniversary of the founding of the GDR. “The photographer got two years in prison.”

Sylvia also points out Berlin’s pride and joy, the Berlin Television Tower, built in the 1960s. At 368m, it is the tallest building in Berlin (you can go to the top for a 360° panoramic view of the city).

Potsdam, UNESCO World Heritage City We are returned to the Princesse Elbe for lunch and then set out again by bus to Potsdam – famous as the place where the Allies decided Germany’s fate, split Europe, Germany and Berlin into sections, and launched the Cold War. Potsdam, about a 45 minute drive from where we are in Berlin, is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities, and a UNESCO Heritage site.

We stop at Glienicke Bridge, known as the “Bridge of Spies” (and the subject of a 2015 Tom Hanks thriller). Built in 1907, it was used as an exchange point between the Soviets and the Allies. The first exchange came in 1962: Francis Powers, who was taken prisoner in 1960 when his U-2 spy plane was shot down

over Ukraine and sentenced to die, was exchanged for Soviet Colonel Rudolf Abel, a senior KGB spy.

Cecilienhof Palace, built in 1917 by Crown Prince Wilhelm, grandson of Queen Victoria, in Tudor style of country manor to honor his grandmother, is a hotel and museum. It was where the historic Potsdam Conference took place in 1945, when US President Harry Truman, UK Prime Minister Clement Attlee and Soviet Union Premier Stalin, snuckering them both, divided up Berlin, Germany, and Europe and set the stage for the Cold War. We next go to Sanssouci Palace, a mini-Versailles, built with passion by Frederick II (Frederick the Great) with stunning formal gardens. It was the first royal park to open to public, and for free.

Our tours of Berlin and Potsdam have been a very good introduction, but I would have liked to spend another two days in Berlin and a full day in Potsdam, but I am doing what many American travelers to Europe are doing this year, and doubling up on trips from my bucket list. So I get myself to the Berlin railway station, heading to Bruges for my BoatBikeTours bike trip from Bruges to Amsterdam.

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Heart-Healthy Foods

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Most of us would agree on the importance of a healthy heart. Our food and lifestyle choices over our lifetime can make a difference in keeping our hearts strong and healthy. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, you can decrease your risk of heart disease by filling your plate with the right foods. Those include fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and lentils as well as plant-based fats, such as avocado, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

How do you do that on a daily basis?

--Focus on eating more plant-based foods, such as vegetables and legumes, and fewer meats high in saturated fat.

Not only are fruits and vegetables low in calories and good sources of dietary fiber and antioxidants, but they can also help keep blood pressure in check. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. What makes fruits and veggies so good? They provide potassium, a mineral that has been shown to lower blood pressure in clinical studies. Include at least two cups of fruit and three cups of vegetables daily to help increase your potassium intake. Foods higher in potas-

sium include tomatoes, spinach, potatoes, bananas and squash.

--The amount and type of fat you eatmakes a difference. Research has found that saturated fat may have negative effects on heart health. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting the amount of saturated fat you consume. Foods such as bacon, red meat, butter and ice cream contain saturated fat. Replacing sources of saturated fats with unsaturated fats has been shown to be beneficial for overall cardiovascular health. Foods including olive oil, canola oil, avocados, walnuts and almonds contain unsaturated fat. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids, also a type of unsaturated fat, have been found to be helpful in preventing sudden death from heart attacks. Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and herring, contain two types of omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. Another type of omega-3 fat, ALA, may also provide cardiac benefits. Flaxseeds and walnuts contain ALA. Include two tablespoons of ground flaxseed or one ounce (about a small handful) of walnuts on a regular basis to increase your ALA intake.

--Aim for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes

of moderate-intensity aerobic activity throughout the week and ideally on most days of the week. Simple activities make a difference. This includes walking, jogging, biking and dancing. Participate in strength training, such as weightlifting, at least two times per week. Remember to incorporate balance and flexibility exercises, too.

--Even if you eat right and exercise regularly, poorly managed stress can wreak havoc on your health. Getting enough sleep, practicing relaxation techniques and nurturing relationships are healthy habits that can help protect you from the harmful effects of stress.

The bottom line is we can keep our hearts healthy by choosing a lifestyle that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, exercise and less stress.

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Enjoying the Very Best of Summer

BY CLAIRE LYNCH What’s great about summer is it usually means v-a-c-a-t-i-o-n time. The European countries usually get an influx of American tourists during the months of July and August. We enjoy their beaches and their cuisine, we visit their cities and we have a chance to soak up all of the history “across the pond.” Here in the U.S. the summer months are ideal for taking road trips with relatives, enjoying each other’s company, and recharging our batteries before autumn comes and it’s time to get back to work or go back to school.

Here are some highlights of the season.

The Music of Hummingbirds

There are over 350 species of hummingbirds in the world but the ruby-throated hummingbird is the only common species on Long Island. Every so often we can see one flitting by and what a sight it is! Small, they have a maximum length of 3.5 inches and weigh only fractions of an ounce. You might just hear them fly past if you listen closely. Beating their wings at a rate of 53 beats per second, they make a loud humming sound as they fly, hence the name hummingbird. This rapid pace allows them to reach speeds of 30 mph, especially during courtship activities and territorial disputes. The flying ability of a hummingbird is exceptional when compared to that of other birds.

In addition to flying forward, they can hover in place, fly sideways, backwards and even upside down.

Not only does a hummingbird’s wings beat super-fast, so does their heart. At rest, a ruby-throated hummingbird’s heart beats at a rate of 225 per minute and will speed-up to over 1200/minute when active. Hummingbirds have the fastest metabolism of any animal and to fuel it requires that they consume many calories every day. Although hummingbirds feed on small insects, their primary food source is the sugar-rich nectar produced by flowering plants. With a specialized beak, they fly flower to flower probing each one looking for nectar. When found, the liquid meal is consumed with a long tongue that is covered with small projections

called lamellae. Finding enough food can require a hummingbird to visit hundreds of flowers daily.

Refreshing Summer Food

When asked to bring a side dish to a family party I pull out my recipe for broccoli salad in the summertime. It’s quick and easy to make, refreshingly light to eat and I always get compliments on it. It’s made with bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese, broccoli and a homemade dressing. Broccoli salad is one of my favorite side dishes - it’s perfect for serving with Easter dinner or any holiday dinner and is great for summer parties and pot lucks. It can be made in less than 15 minutes and I bet at least one person is going to ask for the recipe if you bring it to a get-together.

Ingredients 5-6 cups broccoli florets 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese thicker, not finely shredded 2/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup crumbled bacon 1/2 cup salted sunflower seeds 1/3 cup red onion diced into small pieces Dressing 3/4 cup mayo I use olive oil mayo 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions Combine broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds and onion in a large bowl.

In a separate, small bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper until smooth and well-combined.

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savory bacon and cheddar, this recipe has some sweetness thanks to a pinch of sugar and dried cranberries. The contrasting flavors blend well together and some vinegar gives the dressing a unique taste. This really is the perfect summer salad, and the best broccoli salad I think you’ll ever try. (sugarspunrun.com) Keep in mind that you can replace some or all of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. You can use pieces of cooked bacon or bacon bits. Also, this broccoli salad is meant to be a refreshing side dish, it is not health food per se. Broccoli salad is my go-to dish in the summer months when I want to give my family a light side dish - or bring one to a party.

Taking Leisurely Swims

New York City native Robert De Niro grew up in Greenwich Village.

For years now he’s made Gardiner, N.Y., his primary residence. That’s west of Poughkeepsie. He also summers in Montauk. He has summered on the East End most of his life because his father, Robert DeNiro, Sr., built a beach house at 242 Old Montauk Highway in the

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1950s and he passed it down to Robert, Jr., in the 1990s. In 2017, he was looking to knock down the 2,278-squarefoot house which had structural issues and replace it with a 2,554-square-foot home. He applied for permits and the work began. The current house is more modern and it has an in-ground pool as well as access to the Atlantic Ocean. He can walk several yards and swim there.

Robert De Niro is an AcademyAward winner - for Best Supporting Actor in “The Godfather Part II” in 1974 and for Best Actor in “Raging Bull” in 1980. De Niro attended PS 41, a public school in Manhattan, through the sixth grade. He began acting classes at the Dramatic Workshop and made his stage debut in school at age 10, playing the Cowardly Lion in “The Wizard of Oz.” At age 16 he dropped out of school to study at the Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting. After working in a few OffOff-Broadway plays, he appeared in his first film, Brian De Palma’s “The Wedding Party,” released in 1969. He enjoys swimming in Montauk and in California, too.

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More Mailbag Questions

BY TOM MARGENAU Last week, instead of writing a column centered around just one Social Security topic, I decided to just reach into my electronic mailbag (my email inbox) and answer whatever questions I pulled out of there. But I ran out of column space before I ran out of questions. So today, more random Social Security questions and answers.

Q: I filed for my Social Security retirement benefits over the phone this morning. But to be honest, I wasn’t all that impressed with the clerk who took care of me. Now I’m worried that he will mess up the amount of my Social Security benefit and I won’t be paid correctly. Is there anything I can do?

A: What you can do is stop worrying.

Local Social Security representatives aren’t really involved in the computation of your Social Security benefit. All Social Security benefits are figured by the Social Security Administration’s national computer system. And that system has a remarkable record of accuracy. So, I’m sure you will be paid correctly.

Q: We have a slightly different marital dynamic than most couples. My wife is the primary wage earner. She has always made more money than me. Or to put that another way, I’ve always made a decent income, but my wife (a doctor) has made a great income. As we are now approaching retirement age, is there anything special we need to know about Social Security?

A: Not really. Social Security is essentially gender neutral. In other words, the same benefits that are paid to wives are also paid to husbands.

And just as a wife is always paid her own benefit first, so too will you be paid your own Social Security retirement benefit. Only after that will they look to your wife’s record to see if you can get any extra spousal benefits. But because the spousal rate (for a wife or husband) is only somewhere between 30% and 50% (depending on your age when you file), it is doubtful you will get any husband’s benefits on your wife’s record. That is, while she is alive. If she dies before you do, and assuming you meet all the eligibility requirements, you will get widower’s benefits on her record, which can be as high as 100% if you are over your full retirement age.

Q: I am just turning 62. I was going to wait until age 67 to file for my Social Security, but I’m worried that Congress is going to pull the rug out from under me and cut benefits or start means-testing benefits. So, I’m thinking of filing now. What do you think?

A: I think you should never make a Social Security decision based on politics. There is no question that somewhere down the road, Congress is going

to deal with Social Security’s pending financial shortfall. But I will bet my next Social Security check that when they do, the reforms they come up with will have a long lead-in time. In other words, those changes won’t affect near-term retirees, but rather people who might be retiring 10 or 20 or even more years from now.

For example, when they raised the retirement age from 65 to 67, they did so gradually over a span of about 40 years.

Q: I was married for 22 years to a wealthy man, but we divorced when I was 54 years old. Three years later, I married the man I’m still married to today. We are both 68 and we each get our own Social Security. He gets about $2,400 and I get $1,850. My first husband just died. Is there any way I can get any of his Social Security?

A: Because you remarried before the age of 60, you cannot get benefits from husband No. 1 as long as you are married to husband No. 2. And that last statement comes with a wink.

I don’t want to plant any thoughts in your head, but if you divorced your current husband, you could turn around and pick up widow’s benefits from your rich first husband. Then you could just keep living with your second husband.

Or if it’s against your scruples to just live with a guy, you could turn around and remarry him -- and because you would be remarrying after age 60, you could continue to receive your widow’s benefits from your first husband.

But before you go through all those shenanigans, you should check with the SSA to find out what your widow’s benefit would be from the rich first husband.

Assuming he didn’t employ some kind of payroll tax-dodging schemes, I’m assuming it would be in the $3,000 per month range.

Q: How come you never write about Medicare?

A: Because, frankly, I don’t know all that much about it. Even though Social Security and Medicare are associated with each other, they are two entirely separate government programs. I worked for the Social Security Administration for 32 years. I never worked for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the federal agency the runs Medicare). They produce an easy-to-understand guidebook called “Medicare and You 2022.” You can get a free copy at www.medicare.gov.

If you’d like some personal help, I can steer you in the right direction. You need to talk to a SHIP. That stands for State Health Insurance Program. SHIP counselors are trained to help people with their Medicare issues. To find the SHIP nearest you, go to www.shiphelp.org.

Q: I’ve often wondered: Why doesn’t the Social Security Administration have an easy-to-remember phone number? Maybe something like 1-800-SECURIT.

A: Interesting question. And I know a little something about that because at the time the SSA was setting up a nationwide 800 number system, I sat in on meetings where SSA executives were trying to decide which number to use.

There were literally hundreds of suggestions, including yours. I can’t remember now why they finally chose to go with 800-772-1213. I do know it was originally promoted as 800-SSA-1213. But unlike the FBI or IRS or other government agencies known by their initials, very

few people really know that SSA stands for the Social Security Administration.

So, they eventually decided to present and promote the number simply as 800772-1213.

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 www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

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Many variables are affecting the real estate market

BY PHILIP A. RAICES Now that the real estate market in some locations has softened or severely slowed, and inventory is increasing, the question is “should I buy now or wait until prices decrease or just maybe crash like in 2008? (this will probably not occur as inventory is less than 2 months and in 2008 inventory was around 11 months). However, housing construction has slowed on the fear that companies don’t want to get stuck with inventory in the future. It’s a really tough question to give an exact answer due to all the conflicting signs and events that are going on here in the U.S. and around the globe. Interest rates doubling in the last 8 months (although rates were down the previous week (4.90%) and are up this week for a 15 year fixed APR to 4.97% and the 30 year fixed is 5.75% APR (previous week 5.30%, but still historically low).

The continued fear of inflation which has been the highest in 40 years (not 8.6% as the Fed conveys to us but when you add back food and energy=18%).

Most amazing is the increase in job creation (non-farm) of 372,000 jobs in June was reported last week with a 384,000 in May, showing businesses are still hiring and the economy still very strong but high inflation still not controlled. The uncertainty of the Ukraine situation as to what the final outcome might be, but oil prices finally coming down below $100 a barrel (I think oil company gouging).

There are contradicting signs but my professional opinion is that we are just a speck above a recession as GDP (Gross Domestic Product) decreased anywhere from 1.4%- 1.6% in the first quarter of 2022, (down from a positive increase of 6.9% from the 4th quarter of 2021). But whether we will have a soft or a much more challenging harder landing will be determined as we move forward and see the numbers that come about over the next 6 months. Could we go into a depression, I hope not! This will have a small or potentially a huge effect on housing purchases and other commodities that make our economy

as 70% of it is consumer spending. Housing is a huge integral segment of the U.S. economy and when a home isn’t purchased, there is a domino effect as everything else that is bought for that home tends to follow suit and people slow or stop spending on those items.

Another variable that could affect our economy and housing has been raising its ugly head is the new variants of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the new BA.1-BA.5 all first detected in South Africa, which has been many times more infectious and transmissible than the previous variants and most dangerous to those who have compromised immune systems or have other serious health issues as well as those that still refuse to get any vaccinations for whatever reasons. However, if people refused to get vaccinate years ago then Polio would never have been eradicated! According to the CDC estimates the majority of cases in the U.S are BA.4 and BA.5 and are increasing and make up 50% of the cases in the U.S. With all these variables in the mix, determining where housing will go is a somewhat of a crapshoot. So far inflation has not been controlled so everything is costing more and there is less disposable income.

However, if you are going to potentially reside in your home for at least 7-10 years then purchasing will still be a better bet as opposed to renting, unless you are a fantastic stock picker and can earn more playing the investment game. But lately I am sure many have lost their shirts in more ways than one as it’s easier to lose than to earn it. Rents will be escalating as more will look to rent, competing for the limited current inventory. Many will be waiting on the sidelines to save more money for a down payment and to see where the market will go before jumping back in to purchase.

This winter could present some opportunities to purchase depending on the weather and if we have a substantial amount of snow, some sellers may be more motivated to want to leave sooner to warmer climates. They just might be a bit more negotiable in selling their homes.

Inventory is still tight in the Long Island area as well as many other locations (out west it has increased two and three fold over the last year, as buying as slowed drastically, especially in overvalued areas.

Although more jobs than expected have been created, you have to look at your personal finances and situation to determine will your purchase be the best decision to make for you and your family’s future. Can you consider an apartment instead of a house? Will your job or income be there in the future to support your expenditures? Can you afford the total monthly payments plus have a little extra on the side for emergencies? You can always refinance in the future, assuming rates will come down and it will make sense in the pocketbook.

If the market slows excessively then the banks will be forced to lower their rates. It is no different than a store that has excess inventory, as sales and discounting occurs as it is happening right now since supply chains have been loosening up and improving. But consumers have less disposable income to spend at the moment, due to food and energy costs causing store inventories to increase so you will see sales occurring and wait until the pre-holiday sales begin, I know I can’t wait until that day comes.

Bottom line, you have to decide very carefully about home ownership, but as history has shown, it has been the number one way to build wealth in the U.S., grow roots in the community and gain life-long friendships and connections.

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Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.), as well as the new “Green Industry” Certification for eco-friendly construction and upgrades. 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). For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell (516) 6474289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in strategizing selling, investing, purchasing, renting or leasing any type of residential or commercial properties.

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Heart-Healthy Foods Continued from page 2 AllRecipes, perfect for summer celebrations with friends and family or simply to enjoy for lunch. At most potlucks, desserts are abundant. This salad will balance things out.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALAD Servings: 6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup strawberry preserves

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 1 head red leaf lettuce 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup blueberries 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons sliced almonds Combine olive oil, preserves, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and sea salt in the bowl of a small food processor.

Pulse several times, until dressing is combined. Pour into a serving container and set aside. Wash lettuce and dry in a salad spinner. Use some of the outer, larger leaves to line a medium salad bowl, with the red color of the leaves to the outside of the bowl. Tear remaining lettuce leaves and add to the bed of whole leaves. Arrange strawberries, blueberries, and feta cheese crumbles on top of the torn lettuce.

Sprinkle with sliced almonds and drizzle

with strawberry vinaigrette. Refrigerate any remaining dressing in a sealed container, up to five days. Serves 6.

Per serving: 174 calories; 1.9 grams protein; 15.9 grams carbohydrates; 11.8 grams fat; 6.6 milligrams cholesterol; 172.4 milligrams sodium.

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

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E V E R Y D A Y C H E A P S K A T E

This Summer, Vacation at Home

BY MARY HUNT A cash shortage need not eliminate the idea of a family vacation. Clever and creative parents can turn several days off work into an amazing vacation experience without leaving home. Call it a stay-at-home adventure -- a staycation!

There are many reasons why you might want to take a staycation, including wanting to save money, not having enough vacation days or simply needing to stay close to home.

A staycation differs from a vacation.

A vacation means having to come up with the funds to cover the cost of gasoline, airfare or other transportation.

It means paying for overnight accommodations. Eliminating the two most expensive parts of a typical vacation makes a staycation even more inviting.

MAKE A PLAN

Create a schedule and itinerary for each day that includes activities and meals. Make a big, colorful chart and allow the kids to participate in the planning. Excitement is contagious, so determine how you’ll set the tone.

NOTIFICATION

Let everyone know the dates you’ll be on vacation. In the same way you would not be available if you were fly-

ing to another country, they need to know you will not be available during your vacation.

UNPLUG

This is the big challenge for parents especially. Everyone has to surrender their cellphones and computers to a central holding area for the duration.

Sure, it will be an adjustment, but it’s possibly the best move of all. Let the mail collect until you return to normal home life. Letting your kids know they have your undivided attention -- at least during the times you are not taking some well-deserved naps -- is your gift to them and to yourselves, too. A true vacation happens when you “vacate” the normal routines and stresses of life.

THINK LIKE A TOURIST

Google the name of your town, plus the word “tourist.” You’ll be amazed what you discover. We’re talking hiking trails, bike paths, community events, and even museums and playgrounds that you may not even know exist. Look for special deals, coupons and other goodies local merchants are offering.

For example, where I live in Colorado, the site MileHighOnTheCheap.com is a treasure trove of local activities that are all cheap, many free -- an amazing resource. Visit the museums, local attractions or historic districts that are

the best parts of your hometown.

CHANGE ALL THE RULES

This is the fun part. Break all the rules during your stay-at-home vacation (within reason). Sleep in late, stay up really late, watch videos, play games, go on bike rides, explore places you’ve never been. A few days of junk food is not likely to create any serious problems

CAMP OUT

Even when you can’t get away for a wilderness camping trip, there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying the great outdoors without leaving home.

Kids love to camp, so haul out the tent and camping gear (or borrow or rent) and set up in the backyard. With proper care and being mindful of local rules and guidelines, create a fire pit so you can sit around the campfire late into the night. Brush up on the old campfire songs. Determine that you’ll cook, eat and sleep outdoors during your camping staycation. Make s’mores (use the microwave if your area prohibits campfires) and tell some spooky stories with a flashlight. Who needs a campground?

AllTrails.com. Input the name of your town and hit enter. Who knew there were so many trails ripe for hiking -right there in your own backyard!

MEMORIES

Be sure to take lots of pictures and let the kids help to create a scrapbook of memories. And don’t be surprised when they call it the best vacation ever!

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.”

This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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L O S T I N S U B U R B I A

Blue Skies Shining at Me

BY TRACY BECKERMAN “Honey, do we have any sunscreen?” wondered my husband.

“Yes,” I responded. “I bought, like, a case of it, years ago.”

“You know that stuff expires, right?”

I actually didn’t. I thought sunscreen lasted forever like Twinkies and Dick Van Dyke. So, when I checked out the expiration dates on the sunscreens, I was dismayed to discover that they were all past their prime by at least four years.

Since the weather had suddenly turned warm and sunny, I realized I had to go out and get some lotion. But in the time between my last sunscreen purchase and this one, the sunscreen companies had lost their minds. Maybe it was from spending too much time in the sun.

There was what could only be described as a mind-blowing number of sun protection choices. As I looked at

what could be no less than 50 different kinds of sunscreens, I realized that I would need a roulette wheel to pick one.

These were a far cry from the baby oil and iodine suntan lotion mixtures I used as a teen. It was now no longer cool to be tan and in fact, it was downright dangerous. As if cancer wasn’t bad enough, you also had to worry about sun damage leaving you looking like a Shar-Pei. Some of it, naturally, is that we are smarter than we used to be. But a lot of it has to do with all that hairspray Duran Duran used in the ‘80s that finally caught up with us and destroyed the protective ozone layer. Between aerosol cans and cow farts, we were doomed.

And where there is doom, there are companies to profit from it.

Apparently, it is no longer good enough to just get a high sun protection factor nuber. In my day we got to pick from 0-10. Now they start at 15 and go up to 70 and beyond. There are sweat-

proof sport versions and waterproof beach versions. There are sunscreens for sensitive skin, for babies and for old folks who also might have sensitive skin and sweat and go to the beach.

You can buy it as a spray, a lotion or a stick, fragrance-free, oil-free, dye-free, for your face or your body and even your scalp, if you are follically-challenged. They contain ingredients like avobenzo-whosiwhats and oxybenzo-whatchamacallit, which are for sun protection, and sorbitol, a kind of sugar, which gives your skin a velvety feel but does not make the sunscreen any tastier. And they boast such features as photostability and non-comedogenicity that I had to look up in the dictionary and still don’t really know what they mean, although I’m pretty sure they translate to, “Something that will cost you more money.”

Meanwhile, back at the drugstore, I was stymied. If I got the wrong lotion, we could get a sunburn or worse yet,

unflattering tan lines. I knew I wanted UVA and UVB protection, but what about gamma rays, X-rays and stingrays? They may not be a known threat now, but they could be discovered to be next week. Except the last one, of course. That’s been replaced by Netflix.

I finally made a purchase and headed home.

“You cannot believe how many different kinds of sunscreen there are,” I complained to my husband. “It’s impossible to figure out which is the right one.”

“So, what did you end up with?” he asked.

I pulled my purchase out of the bag.

“I got us each a hat.”

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007AHL3, Plaintiff, vs.

DEBORAH BRIGANDI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 2, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 27, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 121 West Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. 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, Section 45, Block 46 and Lot 291. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,127,211.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #11256/2010. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Charles Kovit, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5944 4X 06/24,07/01,08,15 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff against MUKRAJ SINGH A/K/A MUKHRAJ SINGH, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale entered May 30, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 15 Cornwall Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 0011 Block 00337-0 Lot 00008. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $678,849.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 016677/2008.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

AYSJN023 MIT 5945 4X 06/24,07/01,08,15 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.

DEAN MANOS, et al, Defts.

Index #610786/2021.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 11, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 18, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 3, Section 45, Block 341, Lot 9. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

KAREN C. GRANT, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY,

Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99486 MIT 5947 4X 07/15,22,29,08/05 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.

JOSE M. DE LAFUENTE, et al, Defts.

Index #610164/2021.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 13, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 16, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 5, Section 45, Block 136, Lot 24. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

LOUIS IMBROTO, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99531 MIT 5948 4X 07/15,22,29,08/05 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs.

DOUGHLAS MURPHY, et al, Defts.

Index #612496//2021.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 13, 2022, I will sell at public auction on the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on August 18, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 5, Section 45, Block 265, Lot 15. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale.

JOSEPH R. BJARNSON, Referee.

LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #99482 MIT 5949 4X 07/15,22,29,08/05 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau NJCC-NYS COMMUNITY RESTORATION FUND LLC, Plaintiff against THERESA KEMERSON A/K/A THERESA TOSCANO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 30, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 16, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 202 Roxton Road, Plainview, New York 11803. Sec 12 Block 565 Lot 57. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $562,023.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 002693/2015. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Richard L. Farley, Esq., Referee 2236-000157 MIT 5950 4X 07/15,22,29,08/05

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004FF7, Plaintiff, vs.

DANIEL BOVE A/K/A DANIEL R. BOVE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 3, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on July 27, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 535 Central Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. 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 46, Block 590 and Lot 59.

Approximate amount of judgment is $360,848.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004335/2015.

This foreclosure sale will be held on the North Side Steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine.

COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Lynn Botwinik, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff BN 7545 4X 06/24,07/01,08,15 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against WILLIAM S. SOBEL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP,

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1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 12, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 3 Point Of Woods Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. Sec 47 Block 113 Lot 18. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $525,828.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 012405/2010.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee AYSN395 BN 7546 4X 07/01,08,15,22 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4N, Plaintiff AGAINST Parminder Chandi; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 18, 2020 I,

the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on August 17, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 253 Haypath Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Old Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 47 Block 31 Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment $578,244.15 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010267/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: May 25, 2022 BN 7548 4X 07/15,22,29,08/05 LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage, New York 11714 BID # 007-2223 District Printing Services PLEASE TAKE NOTICE sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York. BID # 007-2223 for District Printing Services. Bids will be publicly opened and read on the 9th day of August, 2022 at 11:00AM in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage,

New York.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district, and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions.

Bid specifications and all applicable terms and conditions may be obtained via email by contacting Sara Minieri at Sminieri@Bethpage.ws. Please contact the Bethpage Business Office with any questions regarding this bid at 516-6444030.

By Order of the Board of Education Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Cherry Avenue Bethpage, New York 11714 BN 7549 1X 07/15 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, 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, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JULY 21, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: ----------------------------------------------BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 22-305 SYOSSET SPYRO GEORGOPALIS: (A) Variance to allow existing 10.2 ft. by 12.2 ft. shed having less side/front yard setback (Split Rock Road) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 10 ft. high chain link fence surround tennis court having less side/front yard setback (Split Rock Road) than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Sagamore Dr.

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& Split Rock Rd., a/k/a 5 Sagamore Drive, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 22-306 SYOSSET FRANCISCO SANLES: (A) Variance to install semi in-ground swimming pool with abutting deck attached to dwelling having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing 6.3 ft. by 14.6 ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Patricia Ln., N/o N. Service Rd., a/k/a 31 Patricia Lane, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 22-307 SYOSSET MELBA PAULOSE: (A) Variance to construct front portico having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard, front yard and within a 30 ft. intersection than permitted

by Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of 5th Pl. & Convent Ct., a/k/a 17 5th Place, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------JULY 11, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4429 1X 07/15 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, 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, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JULY 21, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: ----------------------------------------------BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 22-305 SYOSSET SPYRO GEORGOPALIS: (A) Variance to allow existing 10.2 ft. by 12.2 ft. shed having less side/front yard setback (Split Rock Road) than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 10 ft. high chain link fence surround tennis court having less side/front yard setback (Split Rock Road) than permitted by Ordinance.

(C) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height within 30 ft. of intersection than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Sagamore Dr. & Split Rock Rd., a/k/a 5 Sagamore Drive, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 22-306 SYOSSET FRANCISCO SANLES: (A) Variance to install semi in-ground swimming pool with abutting deck attached to dwelling having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing 6.3 ft. by 14.6 ft. shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Patricia Ln., N/o N. Service Rd., a/k/a 31 Patricia Lane, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 22-307 SYOSSET MELBA PAULOSE: (A) Variance to construct front portico having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

(B) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high PVC fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard, front yard and within a 30 ft. intersection than permitted

by Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of 5th Pl. & Convent Ct., a/k/a 17 5th Place, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------JULY 11, 2022

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK JNJ 7991 1X 07/15

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HBT students during the ceremony.

On June 21, H.B. Thompson eighth grade students officially became Syosset High School students during a moving up ceremony held at the Syosset track and field.

To kick off the ceremony, H.B. Thompson student Julia Galfunt introduced a recorded performance of the Star Spangled Banner by the HBT Chamber Winds, and student Shri Sughan Sriganesh lead the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Later in the ceremony, the audience also enjoyed a recorded performance by the 8th Grade Chorus.

In his address to the students, Board of Education Trustee Brian Grieco advised them to be original and insightful as they prepare for the future.

“Middle School is such an important 3 years and the experience you have can build on your character,” he told the students. “I hope you appreciate what

you’ve achieved and how strong you are.”

In a touching moment during the ceremony, 10 students came up to the podium to share their favorite experiences from HBT, including making new friends, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the fun 8th grade events leading up to the end of their time in the middle school.

Students received their certificates from HBT Administrators and faculty members in front of the audience of proud friends and family members.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates in hand and proud smiles illuminating their faces, the newly minted Syosset High School freshmen exited the ceremony while a recorded performance of “Pomp and Circumstance” by the HBT Chamber Orchestra played in the background.

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SUNY Canton recently recognized its part-time students for academic excellence during the Spring 2022 semester.

The college created Part-Time Honors to recognize students who earned at least a 3.25 GPA in 6 to 11 credits of course work. It stands alongside the college’s Dean’s List and President’s List as one of the top awards given each semester at the college.

Among the students who received Part-Time Honors are: Irene F. Canela, a SUNY Canton health care canagement major, from Levittown.

Francis Pollicino, a SUNY Canton emergency canagement major, from Levittown. n

Cynthia Daitch of Hicksville has graduated from SUNY Canton’s health care canagement program. Daitch was among the graduates recognized as part of the Class of 2022. n

Shuyan Lin of Syosset has earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. n

Navneet Lingala of Hicksville, has earned a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. n

As part of New York Institute of Technology’s 61st annual commencement, its College of Arts and Sciences recognized 43 students from the Class of 2022. Among those honored were: Marissa Angelo from Bethpage.

Angelo received the John J. Theobald Graduate Achievement Award in Early Childhood Education.

Jessica Budrewicz from Levittown.

Budrewicz received the Award for Highest Academic Achiever in Interdisciplinary Studies. n

Cameron Campbell of Syosset was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 President’s List. Campbell is majoring in finance .

Claire Schmitt of Hicksville was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 President’s List. Schmitt is majoring in physical education.

Chelsea Welsch of Bethpage was named to the College of Charleston Spring 2022 President’s List. Welsch is majoring in middle grades education.

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

Congratulations to the following local students for being named to the

Muhlenberg College Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester: Noa Jurmann of Woodbury Emma Van Dorn of Syosset Katelyn Hughes of Hicksville Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement.Students with a term GPA of 3.5 or higher for the semester were recognized for this academic achievement. n

A resident of Woodbury, Noa Jurmann, graduated cum laude from Muhelenberg College with a B.A. Bachelor of Arts Degree degree in psychology and a minor in Jewish studies. n

SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.

The College congratulates the following students for making the Spring 2022 Dean’s List: Bethpage Olivia Lerner, Matthew Walsh Hicksville Alina Abraham, Michelle Camera, Jessica Casas, Margo Christie, Barbara Watterson, Ashley Wulff Levittown Eric Baloyo, Lyna Benhammou, Tin Jun Chiu, Mallory Johnson, Bianca Myron, Julia Novello, Michelle Williams Plainview Maya Federmann, Michelle Handschu, Jacob Levine, Jake Meyers, Sari Schuman, Erin Tracy, Maya Federmann, Michelle Handschu, Jacob Levine, Jake Meyers, Sari Schuman, Erin Tracy Syosset Nicholas Borrelli, Samantha Florio, Elizabeth Michaels, Luca Sanna Woodbury Benjamin Cook, Isabella Epstein, Max Rosenfeld n

Tyler Petersen of Bethpage was named to the Dean’s List for the Spring of 2022 at Trinity Christian College.

The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or better in 12 or more credits with grade points. n

Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and achievement.

The following local students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester: Jessica Colalillo, Class of 2025, from Syosset Andrew Becker, Class of 2025, from Old Bethpage To earn a place on the Deans’ List students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work. n

As part of New York Institute of Technology's 61st annual commencement, its School of Health Professions recognized 54 students from the Class of 2022, including: Daniella Jean from Hicksville, who received the Health and Wellness Student of Distinction Award.

Stephanie Martello from Levittown, who received the Physician Assistant Outstanding Service Award.

Yancey McCoury from Hicksville, who received the Physician Assistant Outstanding Service Award.

Juliette Strahan from Levittown, who received the Excelsior Award in Nursing. n

The following local students graduated from The University of Tampa: Kimberly Monahan of Bethpage graduated with a Bachelor of Science in public health BS. Philip Roth of Plainview graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science BA. Amalya Lemoine of Syosset graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in advertising and public relations BA. Joseph Niemir of Jericho graduated with a Bachelor of Science in sport management BS. Jacquelin Morris of Garden City graduated with a Bachelor of Science in allied health BS. n

The following Fairfield University students received Deans List Honors for the Spring 2022 semester: Bethpage Julia M. Bradley, Maeve R. DeGennaro Levittown Hans Lim, Daniel S. Wilson Plainview Kaitlyn A. Capone, John A. Tetteris Syosset Alexandra R. Emanuel, Austen E. Flink, Dominic J. Macedo In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. n

The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the students who

have been named to the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s List for Spring 2022.

Dylan Renart of Levittown Erica Silver of Plainview Grace Mittleman of Syosset Erica Silver of Plainview n

Christian Watters of Bethpage has been named to the Dean’s List at John Carroll University for the Spring 2022 semester.

Students eligible for the Dean’s List must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours within one semester and have a quality grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. n

The College of Saint Rose has announced that the following local students earned degrees and certificates as members of the Class of 2022.

Lalaena Alfredsson of Levittown, has earned the following degree(s)/ certificate(s): Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration : School Building Leader .

Jade Britto of Hicksville, has earned the following degree(s)/ certificate(s): Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration : School Building Leader Advanced Graduate Certification .

Monica Campagna of Old Bethpage, has earned the following degree(s)/ certificate(s): Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration : School Building Leader Advanced Graduate Certification.

Alayna Foy of Levittown, has earned the following degree(s)/ certificate(s): Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration: School District Leader Advanced Graduate Certification .

Luz McCaw of Levittown, has earned the following degree(s)/ certificate(s): Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration: School District Leader Advanced Graduate Certification .

Kiera Sullivan of Levittown, has earned the following degree(s)/ certificate(s): Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration : School Building Leader Advanced Graduate Certification Lina Lenis of Syosset, who earned the following degree(s)/ certificate(s): Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration: School District Leader Advanced Graduate Certification Educational Leadership and Administration : School Building Leader.

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