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FRIENDS OF THE BAY CLEANUP

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino with members of Friends of the Bay, who cleaned up West Shore Road, adjacent to Oyster Bay Harbor.

The environmental conservation group Friends of the Bay recently helped clean up West Shore Road, next to Oyster Bay Harbor.

Although West Shore Road is a county road, Town of Oyster Bay

Supervisor Joseph Saladino said he was happy to pitch in and lend a hand for the cleanup efforts, because much of the debris and refuse present on this main road and shoreline could potentially end

up in Oyster Bay Harbor, potentially endangering wildlife. Supervisor Saladino commended those on hand for their dedication to the environmental stewardship of this amazing habitat.

Attempted armed robbery in Hicksville

Nassau County Police are investigating an attempted robbery on Grand Avenue, Hicksville, on Friday, July 25.

According to detectives, a female victim, 48, exited her vehicle parked on Grand Avenue around 12:45 a.m., when she was approached by a male subject who allegedly displayed a black handgun and demanded money.  The victim immediately began yelling for help and the subject fled the scene heading westbound on 4th Street.  No injuries were reported. The subject is described as a white male, 5’5” tall, with a thin build and tan skin.  He was wearing

a black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, black face mask and glasses. Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.

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Water supt: Progress made on pollution plume

BY GARY SIMEONE

The so called Grumman Navy plume has been a decades-long work in progress to clean up what is considered to be Long Island’s largest underground mass of water pollution. There have been many different parties involved in the multi-million dollar remediation project, and years of government red tape has frustrated local water districts and residents alike.

In a recent telephone interview, Bethpage Water District Superintendent Mike Boufis explained to me the current state and timetable of the ongoing remediation project.

“Currently things are moving in the right direction,” said Boufis. “Three wells have already been drilled in Bethpage as part of the remediation work on the eastern side of the plume, and the design and building phases are underway on the pipes to centralize the water treatment system.”

He added that the remediation work was “decades late, but I’m glad to see everything moving in the right direction.”

Boufis said that ongoing negotiations between parties have caused multiple delays on the installation of easements around the plume.

“It’s taken over four years of negotiations to work on these easements in particular areas around the plume site. I know that Grumman and the Navy and political officials like Congressman Tom Suozzi and Town of Oyster Bay Superintendent Joseph Saladino have been involved in the process to try and speed things along.”

The proposed installation site of the easements are located on the former King Kullen property off of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway and near the old Motor Parkway off of Stewart and Arthur Avenue in Bethpage.

“I’m not sure if it’s the MTA or LIRR property near the site of the old Motor Parkway, but they are looking at that corridor to install a carrier pipe to move the

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Syosset students inducted as members of national honor society

Two Syosset CSD students attending Nassau BOCES Barry Tech were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). These outstanding scholars earned exclusive membership in this distinguished academic institution through superior scholastic achievement, dedicated community service and the enthusiastic endorsement of their teachers.

The 2020 Syosset NTHS inductees are Tomas Kazanjian, who is studying retail skills, and animation and digital media skills student Brian Kirsch.

“We’re extremely proud of our NTHS scholars, especially their unwavering commitment to academic excellence in these challenging times,” said Dr. Carla

Theodorou, executive director, Nassau BOCES Department of Regional Schools and Instructional Programs. “Barry Tech students have the advanced technical knowledge, integrity and maturity that will give them an advantage in new and emerging industries.”

Membership in the NTHS is the nation’s highest honor for excellence in career and technical education. These students have consistently distinguished themselves by exemplifying exceptional qualities, such as honesty, leadership, responsibility and good character. They are the embodiment of the NTHS vision, “success favors the prepared mind.”

Ancestral research services

available through town clerk

Town of Oyster Bay residents who wish to engage in some form of family research may do so through ancestral services offered by the office of the Town Clerk. Residents can fill out a form to search birth, death, and marriage records for genealogical purposes, and these early vital records might just provide the piece of information about ancestors that you’ve been seeking.

Town Clerk Rich LaMarca stated, “In recent years, ancestral research has become one of the world’s most popular hobbies and countless people around the world are actively engaged in some form of developing a family tree. Whether it’s to satisfy a curiosity about oneself, provide children with a sense of who their ancestors were or to compile a medical history, people are trying to get in touch with their roots. Vital records are the cornerstone of genealogical research, and my office is proud to provide dates and locations of

events in the life of an ancestor, as well as other useful data.”

The Town of Oyster Bay maintains records dating back to 1881.  To protect the privacy of the living, birth records will not be released unless the record has been on file for at least 75 years and the person to whom the record relates is deceased. Death records will not be released unless the record has been on file for at least 50 years. Additionally, marriage records will not be released unless the record has been on file for at least 50 years and both parties to the marriage are known to be deceased.

The fee for a genealogical search varies depending on the number of years requested to be searched and can range from $22 - $162.

For additional ancestral information or other services offered by Oyster Bay Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, please call (516) 624-6333 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Concert for two romantic guitars at Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury Gardens is proud to announce it will present a concert, Two Romantic Guitars, featuring the Anderson/Fader Guitar Duo, William Anderson, and Oren Fader, guitarists performing works by Granados, Haydn, Dowland, and others. The performance, part of Old Westbury Garden’s Poetica Musica series, will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 6:30 p.m., on the lawn in front of the Barn at Orchard Hill.

“We are very pleased to announce this performance featuring two incredibly talented musicians,” said Nancy Costopulos, president and CEO of Old Westbury Gardens. “Our concert series has always been a favorite among visitors, and while we’ve had to adjust our events this year, we’re happy to offer one evening of incredible music in a way that we’re able to still enforce social distancing.”

Audience members are welcome to picnic at the concert location or elsewhere on the 200 plus acres of formal gardens and woodlands. The lawn area for the audience will be marked for social distancing among households and all New York State safety protocols will be enforced—face-covering required where social distancing is not practical and for restroom use. The rain date will be Sunday, August 23, at 6:30 p.m.

The artists will perform the Spanish Dances by Enrique Granados, Duos for two lutes by John Dowland, the Grand Duo by Joseph Haydn, and more.

For the past 20 years, the Anderson/ Fader Guitar Duo has been heard in concerts, festivals, and master classes throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe, both as a duo and as members

of the award-winning Cygnus Ensemble. Guitar Review magazine noted that “Anderson and Fader are expert chamber musicians with a perfect sense of timing, virtuosity and a sensitivity to nuance.”

Reviewing the Duo's premiere performance of a commissioned work by Milton Babbitt, the New York Times reported that "His melodies leap freely around the fretboard, and his rhythms are complex and perilous. Yet Mr. Anderson and Mr. Fader played the work from memory and gave an impressive account of it."

Now based in New York City, the Duo has performed with many presenters and organizations, most notably with James Levine and the Metropolitan Opera Chamber Players at Zankel Hall and was in residence at the Library of Congress in the winter of 2012. Ongoing residencies include the CUNY Graduate Center and Sarah Lawrence College.

Poetica Musica is a New York-based consortium that has served for many years as artists-in-residence at Old Westbury Gardens. Members of Poetica Musica have served on the faculties of Manhattan School of Music, Lehmann College, SUNY Buffalo, Brooklyn College, Juilliard, the Belgrade Academy of Music, New York University, the Prague Music Performance Institute, the College of New Rochelle, the University of Alabama and SUNY Fredonia.

The concert is supported in part the IBM Matching Grant Program and the Irene Levoy Foundation.

Tickets are $20.00 and advance purchase is required, with limited tickets available. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit www.oldwestburygardens. org.

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Local gyms file class action suit against NY state

BY RIKKI MASSAND

In early July, area fitness centers and gyms were preparing to open under New York State’s Phase 4 Reopening Plans, which came into effect on July 8 for Nassau and Suffolk Counties. However local business owners in Syosset tell the Advance and News-Journal that the rug -- rather the gym mat -- was pulled out from under them as the state, under executive orders of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, did not determine that gyms/fitness centers will be allowed to reopen, and the four months of closures and economic hardships during the pandemic are still continuing past the midway point of the summer.

A class action lawsuit was filed on Thursday July 9 against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the state attorney general and New York State. It alleges that the governor’s continued shutdown orders have caused “irreparable harm” to many Long Island fitness centers and that mandating their continued closures is unconstitutional. A local firm -- Mermigis Law Group at 85 Cold Spring Road in Syosset -- is the attorney for the plaintiffs in the class-action suit.

The lawsuit is seeking $500 mil -

lion from New York State as the complaint alleges that hundreds of millions of dollars have been sacrificed, pushing many gyms and fitness locations to the brink of closure or already having closed permanently.

In addition the suit notes an estimated impact for 70,000 employees of gyms being laid off statewide.

The plaintiffs also contend that what Gov. Cuomo deemed “essential businesses” arbitrary as they argue the distinctions between their locations operating and some personal services such as waxing centers and spas that were allowed to reopen in late June and July.

Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce President and Woodbury resident Maureen Nickel, owner of BrightStar Home Health Care, spoke about the guidance and resources the Chamber has provided to all its membership while recognizing the daunting circumstances local fitness centers face:

“Business owners have faced great COVID challenges, but none have suffered as much as the owners of our gyms and fitness centers. We’ve encouraged our members to take advantage of the virtual classes and outdoor 1 on 1 training sessions

being offered. They have our ongoing and continued support,” Nickel said.

Two prominent local fitness centers, both member businesses of the Chamber of Commerce, are included in the list of plaintiffs suing Gov. Cuomo.

David Wolk is the owner of Club Pilates locations in Woodbury at 7947 Jericho Turnpike, which opened in January 2019, and another studio in Commack. The popular Club Pilates brand has over 600 franchises across the country, and the instruction in a group pilates class could allow for adequate physical distancing between participants, he said. Normally 12 people are in a class, and all members are registered and have to make bookings in order to come into the studio.

“In the pilates session we don’t have the same issues with breathing that a high-cardiovascular type of program would have. Everything is done in a very slow and controlled manner in pilates, without huffing and puffing, and the potential for COVID-19 spread would be less. With our appointment-style booking, we have the ability to not necessarily contact-trace for COVID-19 but we know the name and contact informa -

tion for each person arriving at the studio and what time we’re supposed to be there. At the beginning of the pandemic and closures in March the central themes of the weekly owners’ calls were for reopening practices, safety ideas or solutions. Collectively the owners in New York and suburbs are in the same boat -- but from other Club Pilates’ locations around the country, data has been given to us and we can be assured from this that there has not been an incident tracing the spread of Coronavirus to a Club Pilates class,” he explains.

According to Wolk, the Club Pilates operation and experience is more akin to a martial arts studio or dance studio, which were allowed to reopen almost a month ago.

“Gyms are not allowed to open and there is no light at the end of the tunnel. A pilates studio isn’t a gym; we’re closer to martial arts and I’d even say yoga is in the same category as pilates. Because we formed an entity, like the gyms and crossfit studios, in the code under ‘fitness and recreation’ we must remain closed. Martial arts, gymnastics and dance are in the code of ‘sports and recreation instruction.’ When all

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“Virtual” Heart & Sole 5K run to benefit hospitals

Although the Greater Long Island Running Club and Northwell’s Plainview and Syosset Hospitals weren’t able to stage the 17th annual Heart & Sole 5K as a “live” race through the streets of Plainview this year, they did the next best thing – a “virtual” race.  Runners signed up for the event, paid their entry fee, and had a weeklong period to run the 5 kilometers wherever they wanted, and report their times.

159 runners and walkers registered for

the virtual event, and 102 of them posted their times.

Not surprisingly, a couple of local runners – Jossi Fritz-Mauer of Old Bethpage and Karen Friedman of Plainview, posted the fastest male and female times, 17:49 for Jossi and 20:43 for Karen (her fastest 5K ever, and on a treadmill!).

Through entry fees and additional donations, a substantial amount was raised for the Deborah Tascone RN Caregiver Center

Flanking the HDTV door prize right after the drawing were (left to right) Hospital Community Relations Manager Christine Patti, Plainview Hospital Senior Vice President Alan Mensch, Dr. Michael Fener, executive director of Plainview Hospital and Syosset Hospital and GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick

at Plainview Hospital.

Nice job putting all the pieces together by GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick and GLIRC Event Director Karen Schackner, as well as by Dr. Alan Mensch and Christine Patti of Plainview and Syosset Hospitals.

Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Alan Mensch, the senior vice president, medical affairs and medical director of Plainview Hospital, a flat screen smart HD TVwas awarded as the door prize for the event, and on Tuesday afternoon, July 28 at Plainview Hospital, the name of Kim Solomine of Syosset was randomly selected to win that prize.

Fastest time by a woman was posted by Dr. Karen Friedman of Plainview

Fastest time for the Heart & Sole virtual 5K Run was posted by Jossi Fritz-Mauer of Old Bethpage.

Upcoming Virtual Events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, August 3

4:00 p.m.: Flex & Tone w/Mindy Vasta: Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.

7:00 p.m.: Fit & Fabulous w/Linda Ray: Spend the evening exercising with Linda!

Tuesday, August 4

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

6:00 p.m.: Teen Book Club Swap and Share: Join us on Zoom to discuss a book you read this summer. It could be a graphic novel, audiobook, or ebook. Bonus: You can discuss one of the books you choose for Summer Reading. You can earn 1 hour of Community Service for participating!

Wednesday, August 5

11:00 a.m.: Summer STEAM Camp Building Food Webs at the Pond: Following the flow of energy from plants to animals, we also discover how humans get energy to fuel our daily lives. In addition to a mix of live animal ambassadors, video clips, and photos, during the presentation we bring in a bucket of actual pond water to see what

critters we can catch, live on camera!

1:00 p.m.: Water Color Demonstration w/Chuck Van Horn: Join Chuck Van Horn for these watercolor demonstrations and learn tips and tricks. Bring your questions. There will be time for Q&A.

7:30 p.m.: Teen & Adult Removing the Barriers to Success: Join Eileen Der Aris, Life Coach and learn to recognize these obstacles and “get out of your own way” for a more fulfilling life.

Thursday, August 6

1:00 p.m.: The Passionate Reader w/Mary Hirdt: An Afternoon Book Discussion about “Disappearing Earth” by Julia Phillips

5:30 p.m.: Yoga w/Joe: Joe Cilmi is a certified Iyengar Hatha Yoga Instructor.  Join him for this yoga class geared for all levels and reduce the stress in your life while keeping fit!

Friday, August 7

11:00 a.m.: 1,2,3.Full STEAM Ahead: The goal of this program is to provide a structured experience that enhances S.T.E.A.M. learning. Emphasis is given to activities that encourage early reading, math, and school readiness.

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

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Club Pilates owners formed we were under the category of gyms but we are more related to formal instruction studios like dance and martial arts,” he commented.

Each week for the last 18 weeks during the pandemic, Wolk has been on a conference call with each of the 32 other New York-New JerseyConnecticut region Club Pilates franchise owners to compare situations and progress with reopening. Some Connecticut Club Pilates were able to open as early as June 15. In New Jersey there were a few local mayors and county executives who have permitted studios to reopen, and more were reopening a week ago. Across the Hudson River, “the battle was won to separate pilates from gyms and categorize them more similarly to dance and martial arts,” Wolk says.

But New York’s locations (all still closed) are the outlier nationally, he said, while others have new measures in place as they are now open.

Wolk says the biggest frustration for New York’s gym and fitness center owners isn’t being unable to open right now, but the fact that no information on how and when the governor could allow their reopenings has come forward.

“For us, 85% of the Club Pilates around the U.S. are opened (as of July 23) but New York and smatterings of New Jersey remain closed, as well as just one or two other states. Here, despite being a halted operation, in order to reopen we would all need to prepare with our front desk shifts and back-of-house processes, schedules for employees and then making all our clients aware of reopening. But now, with Phase 4 openings past us we sit in oblivion and we would be the last non-essential businesses to have no idea on when we could look to reopen -- it’s basically the movie theatres and museums and just us! We have not heard any word from Gov. Cuomo since Monday July 6,” Wolk said.

If permitted to reopen by Gov. Cuomo, Wolk says his operations at studios will exceed CDC guidelines

with just six individuals allowed in per class. The group of 33 New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Club Pilates owners retained a firm to complete a formal reopening plan to propose to any governmental officials and health departments with the proper jurisdiction.

“We’ve hired Littler Mendelson P.C., the largest labor and unemployment firm in the country, and they produced a 25-page guideline for reopening for us. We were all ready to open July 6 in Westchester County and on Long Island July 8 for Phase 4 -- everything was in place but then, all willy-nilly, the governor pulls gyms, movie theaters and malls out from the ability to reopen -- there’s been no word since,” Wolk explains.

George Mifsud and Gregoria Meyer are the co-owners and namesakes of “G2” Training at 95 Jackson Avenue, adjacent to the Syosset LIRR station and the law offices of former Syosset Woodbury Chamber President Charo Ezdrin, Esq. (Ezdrin & Woods, P.C.)

As noted with their grand opening almost two years ago -- reported in the Syosset Advance in August 2018 -the prime rented commercial space in the heart of Syosset’s downtown has been difficult to keep with payments due to their landlord, and no way to make any returns on this major investment in the community. The business here was thriving up until the COVID-19 pandemic caused mass shutdowns of businesses, school closures and most activities in daily commerce and life.

Mifsud is a retired NYPD detective who lives about five minutes from the studio. Along with Meyer, he chose to locate their fitness center in Syosset in one of the area’s most visible and prominent spaces. He reports that since the springtime closure was mandated, their 95 Jackson Avenue location underwent an ATP test (measuring actively growing microorganisms) to determine cleanliness of the facility.

“We were rated a 33, and that score is the equivalent to hospitals’ emergency room cleanliness. We have a sticker on the window facing Jackson Avenue to show it,” he said. Gregoria, who goes by “G,” noted

that the regimen clients receive from their training programs come from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) -- a national certification and a first criteria for trainers who applied to G2 for instructing roles since their 2018 opening, up to pre-pandemic operation.

“Studios have the capability of physically distancing people and equipment -- BIG TIME within our Jackson Avenue studio. We have a 1,500 square-foot place and we can train three people easily, with plenty of the distancing. G2 has more than adequate protections, cleaning and protocols to put in place to make everyone feel safe and be safe. While some people and clients we’ve had feel comfortable training virtually a lot of people do not. Many don’t have the equipment and/or they aren’t computer-savvy or they just want the 1:1 experience to be comfortable with their fitness goals and activities. For some clients, our closure makes life and healthy living measures more limited,” she commented.

G2 Training applied for and was denied the U.S. Small Business Administration's PPP (Payroll Protection Program) loan this spring. Both business partners are working parents of kids whose school days and routines remain uncertain heading into the fall, given the state’s and districts’ timelines for planning.

“The governor has the final say to get every business open, and for our industry everyone is being lumped into one category whether you’re a 1:1 studio or a pilates center or a bigbox gym -- it is not fair that we’ve been lumped together and the only one who can open us back up is Gov. Cuomo. He plucked our businesses out from Phase 4 Reopening a few days prior to July 8….this class-action lawsuit is filed and so far that’s all we know, there isn’t a timetable for further direction,” George Mifsud said.

Lobbying Gov. Cuomo and state-level officials remains a high priority for G2; State Sen. Jim Gaughran’s office nearby on Underhill Boulevard represents a chance to invite the senator over to the studio and show him, firsthand, how clients can be

properly distanced and how the operations would work if they’re permitted to reopen. As of July 27, Sen. Gaughran’s staff in Syosset was in the process of scheduling a visit for him at G2 Training. Sen. Gaughran is chair of the State Senate’s Local Government Committee, working with his counterparts in other parts of New York, and he’s also a member of the State Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business.

G2 Training is aware that several fitness or 1:1 fitness or wellness instruction businesses have reopened, what they deem “illegally” under vague interpretations of Gov. Cuomo’s prior executive orders. Across Long Island there are several conventional gym owners and studio operators who believe the market is being diluted and compliance or enforcement of these orders could be selectively enforced, or not enforced where they should be, case-by-case.

The permitting of fitness training centers to provide outdoor training and instruction does not help G2 much, with its location in between a block of commercial businesses without an open parking lot and next to the LIRR tracks. Meyer said the heat wave wouldn’t entice many people to take health risks of training under a blazing sun, and doing so may not be safe on very hot days. Mifsud explains that aside from the lack of space along Jackson, business insurance would likely have a hard time covering G2 for clients participating outdoors in proximity to an LIRR crossing and at peak times, in a high traffic location. The situation is bleak, with no official ‘signals’ or financial relief packages in sight.

“We still have to pay the rent and pay for all the various operational costs of the business. Nothing is coming our way, financially, as far as small businesses in the industry to try and stay afloat. We must keep getting the message across to Gov. Cuomo -- besides gym owners our clients are suffering as well, many can no longer exercise on the regular minus the instruction and equipment,” Mifsud said.

Free fireworks, drive-in concert planned for August 4

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that it will hold a free Grucci Fireworks Show and Drive-In Concert scheduled for Tuesday August 4 at 8 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. "Celebrate America" will feature a performance by the New York Bee Gees Tribute Show and conclude with a spectacular fireworks show by Grucci. In the event of inclement weather, fireworks show will take place on Thursday, August 6.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “This Grucci Fireworks Show and Concert at TOBAY Beach is a great opportunity for residents to enjoy a free evening out with their family while celebrating our freedoms in America.  Join us for a great evening, but remember, you must remain in your vehicle and socially distance from others to protect the health and safety of all attendees.”

Like all Town of Oyster Bay DriveIn Concerts, this event is open to Town residents only.  Proper identification is required for entrance into TOBAY Beach.  Vehicles will be admitted to the parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 7pm the day of the event.  For the safety of all residents, concertgoers must remain in their cars.

Portable restroom facilities will be on-site and individuals must wear face coverings when utilizing the facilities.

Attendees are asked to consider donating a nonperishable food item upon arrive at the venue.  All donations will benefit Island Harvest Food Bank.

Performances are subject to change and will be held weather permitting.

For additional information, please call (516) 797-7925 or visit the Town’s website at: www.oysterbaytown.com.

Water supt: Progress made on pollution plume

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water in an east-west direction towards the recharge basins,” said Boufis. “It is currently a cordoned off area where a water main needs to be laid down under the covering that’s in place.”

Some of the ongoing remediation work that should be completed by 2021 includes the installation of water main in an east-west direction off of Central Avenue and Hickey Blvd and road restoration and a newly installed well behind St Martin of Tours Church.

“I am glad they prioritized that well because in my opinion, that area had some of the worst contamination from the plume,” said Boufis.

Boufis said that despite the constant delays in repairs and the political red

tape, he believes the remediation project will be completed by 2030.

“Four or five years ago, they were talking about having everything completed by 2022, but at this point, that is unrealistic. I think it will be a decade by the time all of the pieces of puzzle are in place.”

Boufis said that the local water district’s have been actively corresponding and working with Grumman and local politicians to push the remediation project forward.

“I’ve been in constant contact with County Executive Laura Curran and other officials like Joe Saladino, legislators Laura Schaefer and Rose Walker on this remediation project. Our relationship with Grumman has never been as good as it is now.”

Town of Oyster Bay Men's Summer Softball Night League

Registration is currently ongoing for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Men’s Summer Softball Night League, with games scheduled to begin in August 2020.  Games will be held at four parks throughout the Town with a season consisting of 20 regular season games, with 2 games played per night, once a week. Residents and non-residents alike are welcome to sign up for the softball league.

“The Town’s Men’s Summer Soft-

ball Night League is a fun and competitive softball league that provides a great opportunity for both residents and non-residents to enjoy their love of the game, and appreciate some of our wonderful Town parks and facilities,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand. “So get your team together, and take advantage of one of the Town’s most popular programs!”

Games will begin in August 2020 and will be held at 4 different locations:

• Theodore Roosevelt Park, located on West Avenue in Oyster Bay

• John J. Burns Park, located at 4990 Merrick Road in Massapequa

• Ellsworth Allen Park, located at 45 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale

• Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, located at 175 Washington Avenue in Plainview Registration is currently ongoing but will close on Friday, July 17, 2020.  The Men’s Summer Softball Night League

features 20 regular season games (two games per night once a week), with a fee for registration of $700 per team.  Only a check or money order will be accepted, made payable to “Town of Oyster Bay.” Teams interested in more information or looking to receive a registration packet should contact the Town of Oyster Bay’s Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-4125, x. 4

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Tuesday, August 4 at 3 p.m.

Title Swap Tuesdays:

The Best Books of Summer 2020 Edition

Excited to hear about our favorite books? Join the Readers’ Services Department for fun, lively, genre-specific presentations of all the books we can’t stop talking about. Leave with a list of great reads! No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar -  www.syossetlibrary.org

Wednesday, August 5

from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Trivia for Adults

Join staff from the Mid-Island Y JCC’s Seniors of Syosset program for a trivia trip down memory lane as we tackle trivia questions related to history, popular culture, and famous personalities from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Co- hosted and presented by the Mid-Island Y JCC’s Seniors of Syosset program. Registration is required. Go to the link on the Virtual Calendar -

www.syossetlibrary.org or email splprograms@syossetlibrary.org.

Wednesday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m.

#Trending Celebrity Drawful!

Three professional graphic novel artists face off in three rounds of Drawful 2 -- a popular Jackbox game that tasks artists with interpreting ridiculous prompts! You, the audience will get to vote on who does the best job. A Q&A with the artists will follow! Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary.org

Thursday, August 6 at 1 p.m.

The Tragedy & Trials of the NYC Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Presenters, Howard Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz, professors, St. Johns University

Relive the events of the hundreds of immigrant women who tragically died in one of New York’s worst disasters. Learn about the many changes in safety and building

codes that came about as a result of this tragic event. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar -  www.syossetlibrary.org

Friday, August 7 at 11 a.m.

Katherine Center –Virtual Coffee Date with an Author Grab your morning coffee and spend some time with Katherine Center, author of “How to Walk Away” and “What You Wish For.” Katherine will chat about her feel good books and engage you in a Q&A. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar -  www.syossetlibrary.org

Friday, August 7 at 1 p.m.

Deborah Kerr: Perfection and Elegance Presenter, Marc Courtade, executive director, Huntington Arts Council Deborah Kerr is an actress noted for her elegant demeanor often playing characters that were prim, refined

and repressed. Her career began on the London stage before she became a major star in British and Hollywood cinema. She received 6 Academy Award nominations and never won, but in 1994 she was awarded an Honorary Academy Award. This talk includes many clips and photos as a tribute to this legendary actress. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar -  www.syossetlibrary.org

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GRUMMAN'S HAZARDOUS WASTE HAS CONTAMINATED THE BETHPAGE AREA FOR DECADES

The contaminant plume continues to grow. Numerous toxic substances have been detected in the water, soil and soil vapor.

Andrew M. Green of Plainview has been awarded the Honor Graduate in Law and Society Award by Western New England University College of Arts & Sciences. This award is presented at the discretion of the Director of the Program in Law and Society, in consultation with related faculty, to the graduating senior who has best exemplified excellence in, and a commitment to, the study of Law and Society.

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Samuel Hochman of Jericho and Dolan Jones, of Levittown, have been named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.

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Two local students recently received degrees from Widener University.

Bryan Gottlieb of Bethpage graduated with a Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology from Widener’s School of Human Service Professions.

Anish Sharan of Hicksville graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in hospitality management from Widener’s School of Business Administration

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Hofstra Unversity has announced that the following local students have been named to its Provost’s List:

Bethpage

Samantha Doerner, Julie Grzybowski, Nicole Logan, Emily Marczak, Andrew Tarabokija Hicksville

Stephanie Cheng, Matthew Gopaulchan, Gabriella Madden, Stephanie Minutillo, Priya Patel, Trisha Shah, Ziwen Zhu of Hicksville Levittown

Laurie Elkowitz, Michael Freeman, Kawalpreet Kaur, Ruchika Khindri, Sunari Lin, Erin McCall, Douglas Melgar, Pritpaul Minhas, Shannon Pousson, Kerry Redling, Alicia Renda, Emily Rothenberg, Shayna Trachten Old Bethpage

Rachel Bergenstock, Michael Campbell, Bryan Hirsch, Diana Iscenko, Jaclyn Paradiso, Shari Spiegler, Casey Urban Plainview

Lovleen Aujla, Joseph Capone, Grace Chan, Kyle Fattibene, Derek Futterman, Dara Gleeson, Daniela Guido, Stacy

College Notes

Kappel, Erin Kim, Megan Mazza, Sarah Peres, Tara Stark, Sophia Suazo, Katlyn Tanenbaum, Prince Vathappallil, Matthew Zimmerman

Syosset

Isabella Chan, Matthew Cohen, Joseph Mancuso

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Sheriann Juaidi of Levittown, who is majoring in business management, has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. n

Boston University awarded academic degrees to local students:

Woodbury

Receiving degrees were Gregory R. Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration and Management, Cum Laude; Aisha Khan, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration and Management; Evan M. Lang, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.

Syosset

Receiving degrees were Jarred J. Tabone, Bachelor of Arts in economics; Lauren A. Gruber, Bachelor of Science in communication; Anshul Gupte, Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering

Jericho

Receiving degrees were Joshua R. Bassin, Bachelor of Science in computer engineering; Anjeli Song, Doctor of Medicine in medicine; Sachi S. Dulai, Bachelor of Science in communication; Joshua A. Rothstein, Bachelor of Science in journalism; Rachel S. Kang, Bachelor of Science in hospitality administration.

Hicksville

Among the graduates was Agata I. Lubas, who received a Bachelor of Science in business administration and management, summa cum laude.

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Samantha Cristol of Plainview graduated with a Doctor of Psychology in clinical psychology from William James College. Students at William James College train to become culturally-competent professionals in psychology, behavioral health, leadership and human services fields.

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Two local students have been named

to the 2020 spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

From Levittown: Matthew Poggioli, Junior, Carlson School of Management

From Plainview: Rachel Bernstein, Senior, Carlson School of Management

To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.

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SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 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 following students made the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at SUNY New Paltz:

Glen Head

Sophie Cooke

Hicksville

Alina Abraham, Margo Christie, Brianna Feeney, Christopher Lopus, Daniel Nicosia, Michael O’Brien, Barbara Watterson

Jericho

Stephanie Bellia

Levittown

Madeleine Alamandy, Eric Baloyo of Levittown, Lyna Benhammou, Clarissa Biener, Rachel Buhse, Alicia Connelly, Hunter Diamond, Rachel Ferrara, James Genco, Bianca Myron, Jessica Orlando, Skylar Pedroza, Matthew Ryan, Donovan Swartz

Old Bethpage

Alex Rabinowitz, Daniel Sieradski Plainview

Helena Danziger, Maya Federmann, Michelle Handschu, Emily Kimoto, Jake Meyers, Liam Nichols, Jessica Palasciano, Seth Pearl, William Pergola, Carly Sesti, Erin Tracy, Nicholas Vangi

Syosset

Samantha Florio, Madelyn Ma, Bryan Michaels, Sean Sweeney Woodbury

Isabella Epstein, Jenna Hafkin n Western New England University is pleased to announce that Christopher Fusco of Levittown has been named to the Spring Semester 2020 Dean’s List. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Fusco is pursuing a BSBA in finance.

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The following students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester.

Bethpage

Alexandra Bonade, Grace Carney, Emma Cohen, Devin Flynn, Adam Hadhoud, Eleni LeClair, Lauren Nani, Steven Palomba, Jason Seiter, Corrin Tempesta

East Norwich

Danielle Sugar

Glen Head

John Alfarone, Matthew Hardie, Caroline Innelli, James Poll, Hayden Scala, Jenna Whalen, Laura Yardeni Hicksville

Molly Baer, Reese Brusini, Nicole Chhabra, Jenna Emanuele, Kyle Montera, Nora Montera, Rebecca Sloan

Jericho

Julianna Alfieri, Allyson Braunschweig, Eric Brett, Giordana Daniels, Emily Laddy, Karli Schnell, Tara Silberg, Matthew Silvera, Caroline Strauss

Levittown

Kayla Bjelke, Sara Sneddon, Milissa Williams

Old Bethpage

Emily Kolsky

Plainview

Michael Arrow, Sabrina Ayala, Madison Barber, Hailey Benowitz, Jessica Birns, Sarah Einbinder, Rachel Goerke, Rachel Gurtman, Zachary Herman, Gavin Hulser, Amanda Press, Angelina Raver, Laura Russo, Peter Russo, Nicole Schwartzberg, Samantha Shapiro, Nicole Silvestro, Stephanie Stern, Adam Tabak, Jennifer Wallach, Brenna Wynne

Syosset

Bari Badler, Jessica Badler, Conor Colleran, Angela De Pinto, Alexis Emanuel, Maxx Falk, Sonia Feldbeyn, Alexandra Garry, Jenna Konsky, Alexis Lichten, Jacob Machson, Brendan Moran, Rachel North, Elizabeth Sorge

Woodbury

Kelly Cirella, Sabrina Giacobbe, Collette Lazar, Danielle Pitta, Danielle Reisman, Devin Schneider, Julianna Ventricelli

To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Driveable Destinations: Cape Cod Welcomes Visitors for Well-Deserved Respite

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Cape Cod, MA — If ever there was a time for a Cape Cod getaway, it is now, and with the safe reopening of businesses and organizations, Cape Cod’s beaches, trails, golf, fishing offer well-deserved respite.

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has provided this guide for visitors:

Beach are Open: Across the 70-mile peninsula Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, Atlantic Ocean, Cape Cod and Buzzard Bays  beaches are open — including Cape Cod National Seashore’s six dazzling beaches. Inland, hundreds of lakes and ponds, a dozen rivers and other waterways offer refreshing ways to explore the Cape without the crowds. Kayak, SUP, canoe, sail, motorboat, Jet ski, water ski or swim. Hyannis’  Kalmus Beach (at the end of Ocean Street, with a dedicated surfing area) and  West Dennis Beach are favorite wind- and kitesurfing locations because of their favorable high winds.

Hiking, Walking, Mountain Biking: Throughout Cape Cod’s 400 square miles there are miles and miles of hiking, walking and mountain biking trails, comprising  Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries (no dogs),  Trustees of Reservations  nature reservations,  US Fish & Wildlife Service wildlife refuges, MA Wildlife Management Areas ( Frances

Crane in Falmouth and  Hyannis Ponds in Hyannis),  Barnstable Land Trust and 15 Town conservations trusts.

In Provincetown,  walk across Provincetown Harbor on the bouldered Breakwater to explore Long Point (about 1½ miles one way)

ly roads). Among our favorites: Cape Cod Canal’s Cycling Trails are 7.1 miles, paved and off-road, along each side of the Canal. Falmouth’s 10.7mile Shining Sea Bikeway rail trail is truly a coastal treasure hugging the Buzzards Bay coast from Woods Hole to North Falmouth past Sippewissett

Ocean Edge beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

and see Long Point and Wood End Lighthouses up close. Walk back or take the  Long Point Shuttle over or back (be aware, high tide is not a safe time to cross!).

Cycling: Cape Cod is one of the best destinations anywhere for cycling, with 114 miles of cycling trails from the Upper to the Outer Cape (on top of generally bike-friend-

Marsh, cranberry bogs and overlooking Chapaquoit Beach. Cape Cod Rail Trail, now running from South Yarmouth to South Wellfleet is 25.7 miles end to end, including a new bridge over Bass River and other improvements.

There are several lesser-known cycling trails such as Chatham Loop (five-mile loop accessible from

GOING PLACES NEAR AND FAR

Chatham Fish Pier); Nauset Marsh Trail (3¼ miles roundtrip from Doane Rock picnic area to Coast Guard Beach in Eastham, intersecting with Cape Cod Rail trail); Head of the Meadow Trail (two miles; access in Truro at Head of the Meadow Beach parking area; its runs to Head of the Meadow Beach); Province Lands Trail (7½ miles; challenging paved loop through majestic dunes to Herring Cove and Race Point Beaches in Provincetown. This hilly loop starts from the Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown).

Culture & History: Explore the  Cape & Islands Bookstore Trail, a great way to get out and visit some new parts of the cape and score a great read! History and culture buffs can find much to enjoy along the Cape Cod Museum Trail featuring 80 museums, historical societies and other cultural locations! In the Town of Yarmouth, be one of the first to explore the Olde Cape Cod Discovery Trail, and discover the natural beauty and historic heritage of Yarmouth, including the ever-popular  Edward Gorey House, celebrating the life and work of this enigmatic American writer, illustrator, playwright and set designer who purchased this unassuming house in 1970 and lived here until his death in 2000. While in Yarmouth, take a Townwide tour of the 17 whimsical sand sculptures along the Town’s  Sand Sculpture Trail using this downloadable map and perhaps win a prize

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Driveable Destinations: Cape Cod Welcomes Visitors for Well-Deserved Respite

by entering the annual Sand Sculpture Trail Photo Contest (details on the website).

Heritage Museums & Gardens’ has many of its gardens and nature trails open for strolling, as well as its Café, although its museums and collections remain shuttered for the present.

Along Hyannis Harbor,  HyArts Artists Shanties are now open daily (Hyannis Harbor Overlook shanties, just opposite at the end of the Walkway to the Sea). These small fishing shackstyle “seaside studios” provide Cape Cod artists and artisans space to work and sell.

Old King’s Highway (also called Route 6A), runs 62 miles along the Cape’s northern coast through nearly all the Cape’s towns from Bourne to

Provincetown. This meandering former Native American path was a principal east-west cart route for early Cape farmers and settlers. In the 17th century it evolved into an extension of Plymouth’s King’s Highway. Along the Highway visitors can view four centuries of architecture (including former sea captains’ homes), centuriesold stone walls, and find shops, galleries, restaurants, scenic pullovers, museums, and Cape Playhouse (oldest summer theater in America). The Historic Cape Cod Route 6A Map with helpful markers and hyperlinks can be downloaded from Google.

Nothing is more evocative of Cape Cod than its treasure trove of more than a dozen lighthouses. These maritime sentinels are nostalgic and, even in the 21st century, vital navigation guideposts for seamen. Most of the

Cape’s lighthouses are accessible and some are open for tours. You can download the map (https://www.capecodlighthouses.info/) which includes background and hyperlinks to the lighthouses that have websites.

For a dazzling look at one of Cape Cod’s most magnificent unexpected and edifices, take a free  tour of Church of the Transfiguration at Rock Harbor in Orleans (https://www. churchofthetransfiguration.org/tour/).

The architecture, contemporary frescoes, mosaic tile floor and eye-popping apse are truly impressive. Its recently built 10-bell 100-foot Bell Tower is topped by a bronze angel statue.

(Museums are scheduled to open during Phase III, but dates depend upon health metrics.)

Whale Watches, one of Cape Cod’s most popular and exciting activities,

run July through October, departing from  Provincetown (whalewatch.com) and  Barnstable (whales.net). For additional information about visiting Cape Cod call 888-33CAPECOD, www.capecodchamber.org Information on reopening Cape Cod, is at the Chamber’s dedicated website,  www.reopeningcapecod.org

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How Does the SECURE Act Impact Saving After Age 70?

BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ

Dear Carrie: I turn 70 this year and am working part time. I don’t necessarily need the income, but I like my work, and it gives me money to spend on a few “extras.” I have a few dollars left over each month and recently read that I can still contribute to an IRA. I’m wondering if this is a good idea. -- A Reader Dear Reader: According to a recent Gallup survey, 63% of Americans plan on working part time during retirement. And I think that makes a lot of sense. After all, working part time not only provides some extra income; it’s also a way to stay active and engaged. To my mind, it’s an ideal scenario.

As you point out, the new SECURE Act has changed how you can treat your savings after age 70. Another change is the start date for required minimum distributions (RMDs). Let’s review the RMD rules first and then take a look at the various accounts you can use for savings, beginning with IRAs, followed by a look at employer plans and taxable accounts. New RMD Rules

Since you won’t turn 70 1/2 until 2020, you fall under the new SECURE Act rules. You must take your first RMD by April 1 of the year after you reach 72. For all subsequent years, you must take the RMD by Dec. 31 of the year. This includes the year in which you were paid the first RMD. In other words, you would also be on the hook for the current year’s RMD by waiting until April 1 of the following year to take your first RMD -- a double hit. This age 72 requirement is for most retirement accounts including traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs; and qualified plans such as a 401(k),

403(b) and 457(b). Roth IRAs remain exempt. More on this below.

However, others who turned age 70 1/2 in 2019 or earlier still fall under the old pre-SECURE Act RMD rules. (According to those rules, you could defer your first RMD until April 1 of the year after the year in which you turned 70 1/2.)

Whichever rules you fall under, it is important to pay attention because the penalty for not complying with RMDs is stiff: 50% of the amount that should have been withdrawn.

Traditional IRAs

Under the new SECURE Act, if you have earned income, there’s no age cap for contributing to a traditional IRA (previously, you had to stop the year you turned age 70 1/2). This change puts traditional IRAs on par with Roth IRAs, which never had an age cutoff.

However, contributions you make to a traditional IRA may or may not be deductible. The amount you can deduct may be limited if you or your spouse are covered by a retirement plan at work and your income exceeds certain levels. If neither you nor a spouse is covered by an employer’s retirement plan, you can deduct the full amount. If you aren’t able to deduct contributions to a traditional IRA, contributing to a Roth may make more sense, assuming you fall under the income limits.

Keep in mind that those who are 70 1/2 or older and making contributions to a traditional IRA, SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA will still need to take RMDs, even if they’re still working.

Does it make sense to contribute to an IRA while being subject to RMDs? In short, yes. This is because RMDs require you to withdraw only a portion of these

accounts. By contributing to your IRA, you’re effectively replenishing your retirement savings. If you can deduct the IRA contribution, you also offset some of the tax hit from taking RMDs.

Employer Retirement Plans

If you’re working after age 70 1/2, you won’t need to take an RMD from a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) account until you leave that employer. This can be a convenient way to save and defer taking RMDs. Expanded eligibility rules under the SECURE Act also make it easier for employers to enroll long-term part-time employees into their retirement plan.

Many employers also offer post-tax Roth 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) plans, which can be a great option. Nonetheless, keep in mind that unlike Roth IRAs, these plans are subject to RMDs if you aren’t working (in accordance with the age cutoffs discussed above).

Roth IRAs

If you’re working only part time and you meet certain eligibility requirements, a Roth IRA can be a great option. You can continue to contribute indefinitely, and because Roth IRAs aren’t subject to RMDs, your savings can accumulate tax-free for longer.

Taxable Accounts

Remember that you can always invest in a taxable brokerage account no matter your age -- whether you have earned income or not. While taxable accounts don’t offer tax deductibility like traditional IRAs, aren’t tax deferred and don’t offer the potential for tax-free earnings like a Roth, taxable accounts are eligible for zero to 20% long-term capital gains rates, which can be lower than ordinary income tax rates. There’s also no RMD with a taxable account.

I think working part time and continuing to save can be a winning strategy for both your financial and physical health in retirement. The extra income can help improve your lifestyle, and the extra savings can help better prepare you for the unexpected. It’s never too late to save more! And now, thanks to the SECURE Act, you have more options than ever.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty.” Read more at http:// schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com.

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice.

COPYRIGHT 2020 CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. MEMBER SIPC. DIST BY CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. (#0320-06WF)

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

One summer afternoon my friend, Anna, her husband, Jeff, and I were down by the water in Freeport taking a long, leisurely walk and checking out the boats. We saw modern white fiberglass boats and as we continued walking we saw a wooden boat that was tied up in the pier. I said, “Look how pretty this one is.”

Nodding in agreement, Anna and Jeff started looking all around the boat and I did, too. It was 32 feet long and had twin engines. “Twin engines are great,” Jeff said, “in case you’re out on the water and one of the engines goes. Then you’ve got a second one that works.”

Although the boat had been around for a while it looked to be in good shape. The wood was clean and shiny, and the awning over the captain’s chair and steering wheel was in good repair. Looking for its name on the stern, it said, simply, “Aurora.”

“Wow, that’s a cool name,” I murmured. “It means ‘dawn’ and Aurora Borealis is a name for the Northern Lights.”

The curiosity in all three of us was piqued and Jeff pointed out the “for sale” sign in its windshield. He added, “Wouldn’t it be nice to own this beauty?”

Agreeing, I said, “I wonder how much the owner is asking.”

We returned home later that day and phoned the number that was listed on the “for sale” sign.

To make a long story short we got title to the boat and were told that we could name it anything we liked.

Anna, Jeff and I discussed it for a few minutes and we considered such names as the “Seas the Day” and the “Salty Dog” but those two seemed kind of bold for us. It didn’t take us long to say, “Let’s keep the name ‘Aurora.’ It fits this boat.”

Before taking the Aurora out of the slip we had to take a boater’s safety class. While waiting to be officially certified the three of us would go down to the marina in Freeport where our boat was. We’d hop on board the Aurora and take turns sitting in the captain’s chair waiting for the time when we could steer that boat out of the canal and into

the Atlantic Ocean. Eventually that day arrived and each one of us took turns steering the boat out of the slip and right back in. We knew that driving a car and piloting a boat were two different things so we each practiced until we got comfortable doing it. None of us wanted to return to the slip after being out on the water for a few hours and either bump or crash into the pier.

When the Aurora was tied up at the pier I’d take some time checking out every inch of our boat from bow to stern and from top to bottom. That included the downstairs cabin - a kitchenette, bathroom, shower and small sleeping quarters.

I would take some rags and wipe down every bit of the wood. Any extra water or moisture on a boat isn’t good, I quickly learned, so we’d all leave the boat in good shape.

At the end of the summer we arranged to dry dock the Aurora in Freeport. The winter seemed long but soon enough spring arrived and when it was warm enough we were able to put our boat back in its slip in the water.

On a beautiful spring day Anna, Jeff and I planned to take the Aurora out. This time they brought along Chester, their Golden Retriever, and he hopped onto the boat as easily as we did.

After putting on our life jackets, including one for Chester, Jeff would steer the Aurora out into the Atlantic and we would all look back at the sights on the shoreline. He wouldn’t go too far out and Jeff would drop the anchor and cut the engine. We’d have lunch and play some cards with Chester lying lazily at our feet on the deck.

Before going out on our excursions we would pack a cooler full of food, snacks, water and iced cold iced tea. We’d wear light clothing but bring some jackets and

umbrellas along in case bad weather arose. We’d pack our hats, suntan lotion and sunglasses because we knew that the sun was strong on the water.

We had some great times on the Aurora going out just beyond the beaches. I remember thinking that I was seeing the world in a whole different way. Instead of being someone standing on the shoreline looking out from Point Lookout or Long Beach, my friends and I were out on the water looking back in. Often the people on the beach looked like little dots in the distance.

Whenever I piloted the Aurora it handled just as I imagined it would. That boat cut through the water and the waves easily and effortlessly. It only got difficult if a sudden storm came up or on the occasional times when another boat crossed in front of us and created a wake which meant the Aurora would bounce around. We’d have to hold on tight because we’d all be jostling in our seats.

We ended up keeping the Aurora for two years then I changed jobs and knew I wouldn’t have as much free time to spend down by the piers in Freeport and on the water. Anna and Jeff had also gotten busy so we disliked having to give up the boat but eventually we did.

When the day came to transfer the title it went against the grain to have to hand over the keys to the Aurora to someone else but it had to be done.

That Aurora was the only boat I’ve ever owned and I’m glad I had the chance to make that dream come true. Many times we watched the sun set from the Aurora’s deck. I loved inhaling the smell of the ocean water and the feel of the boat when I piloted it. Sometimes when I dream I’m still steering the Aurora out over the mighty Atlantic.

BY TOM MARGENAU

The COVID-19 Virus and Social Security

Q: I keep hearing all this talk about how the COVID-19 virus is going to reduce future Social Security benefits. But I can’t figure out why. Can you explain it to me?

A: I’ll give it a shot. But before I do, let me make a couple of important points. First, if the virus affects anyone’s Social Security, it probably will be just a small cohort of people -- essentially, anyone turning 60 this year. No one else. And second, it really isn’t clear yet if even that small group of people will be affected. So, now let me explain.

It all has to do with the Social Security benefit formula. When the Social Security Administration figures your retirement benefit, they look at your entire earnings history, pull out the highest 35 years, add them up and then divide by 420 (the number of months in 35 years) to come up with your average monthly wage. Then they use a formula that gets to the “social” part of Social Security to figure your retirement benefit.

That formula is slightly different depending on the year you were born. Here is a quick example. If you were born in 1954, they take the first $856 of your average monthly wage and multiply it by 90%. Then they take the next $4,301 of your average monthly wage and multiply it by 32%. And finally, they take whatever is left over of your average monthly wage and multiply it by 15%.

Can you see the “social” angle I alluded to above? The lower your average monthly wage, the higher your Social Security benefit “rate of return” will be. If you are poor, you don’t get more money. But you get a better deal out of the system than your higher-paid counterparts.

OK, I can hear some of you saying, “Thanks a lot for the ‘Social’ Security lesson, but how does the virus play into all of this?” Well, let me get into that.

I left out one very important part of the benefit formula. I said that the SSA adds up your highest 35 years of earnings. But what I didn’t mention is that each year of those earnings are indexed for inflation. And just like the benefit computation formula changes for each year of birth, so, too, do the indexing factors.

For example, let’s go back to that guy who was born in 1954. And let’s say that 1985 was one of his highest 35 years of earnings -- and that he made $35,000 that year. Before they add that into the computation of his average monthly wage, they multiply it by an indexing factor of 2.76. So, instead of $35,000, they use an inflation-adjusted amount of $96,600. And there is a different indexing factor for each year of his earnings. For example, for folks born in 1954, the indexing factor for their 1995 earnings is 1.89. And for 2005 earnings, it’s 1.26. Again, there are slightly different factors for each year of earnings.

So, where do those indexing factors

come from? For reasons way too complicated to explain in the limited space of this column, all I can tell you for now is that they are based on the year you turn 60. In a nutshell, they take the average national wage for the whole country from the year you turned 60 and use that as a base to figure the indexing factors for each year of earnings that are in your Social Security account.

And over the years, as the average national wage for the country has gone steadily up, the indexing factors have also crept up for each year of birth. Let’s say Joe was the guy born in 1954. And, to repeat, he made $35,000 in 1985, but with the 2.76 indexing factor, they actually used $96,600 in his Social Security benefit computation.

Across the street from Joe lives Jane. She was born one year later, in 1955. She also made $35,000 in 1985. But her indexing factor for 1995 earnings is 2.86. So, the SSA will use $100,100 as her 1995 wages in her benefit computation.

Next to them is neighbor Fred. And he was born in 1956 and also made $35,000 in 1985. Based on his year of birth, his indexing factor is 2.89. So, the SSA will use $101,150 in his retirement benefit calculation.

So, do you see the point I am trying to make? Over the years, as the average national wage has crept up, so, too, has the Social Security indexing factor, resulting in slightly higher Social Security benefits for people born in each succeeding year.

Now we finally get to the COVID-19 virus and how it plays into all of this. Because many people have been losing their jobs, there is much speculation that the average national wage in 2020 might actually go down. And if that happens, that means the indexing factors for people turning 60 this year would also go down. There still would be some kind of indexing factor, but it won’t be as high as it would have been had the virus not caused all the disruptions in our economy.

I’m no economist, but as I understand it, we still aren’t sure if the average national wage actually will go down this year. Still, that hasn’t stopped people from speculating about the impact of the virus on Social Security. And that speculation has led to all kinds of scary stories being spread, sometimes in the mainstream media but even more so on the internet -especially in the wacky far corners of the World Wide Web. For example, I’ve seen gloom and doom reports that Social Security “will be decimated by the virus!” And there already have been bills introduced in Congress to “right this wrong.”

I am suggesting that everyone stop and take a breath. Let’s see what happens. Let’s see if the average national wage does go down in 2020. And if it does, let’s see how much it goes down and how much of an effect it will have on the Social Security indexing factors. Remember, if it does happen, it only impacts people born in

1960. The rest of you can relax. The virus has nothing to do with your Social Security checks.

And as the tagline goes in those cheesy late-night TV commercials, “But wait, there’s more!” After I wrote all of the above, I did a bit of extra research and learned that the average national wage did go down once before -- in 2009, following the 2008 economic collapse that plagued this country and much of the rest of the world. So that means anyone who turned 60 in 2009 had smaller indexing factors than people who turned 60 in prior and future years, and those people ended

up with a slightly smaller Social Security benefit than they might otherwise have been due.

WAIT A MINUTE! I was born in 1949. That means I turned 60 in 2009. How come no one got on my bandwagon back then? Why should the 2020 COVID-19 crowd get all the attention and not me? I demand equality! I demand justice! I demand restitution! Oh, well, I’d settle for a free banana split from Dairy Queen!

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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Are you listening to your clients’ ‘needs and wants’?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

In our current working environment, it becomes imperative and critically important to pay attention to as many details as possible when catering to your sellers, investors, purchasers, and even renters! In order for you to follow through within our new norm of doing business, listening, paying close attention, and truly understanding what everyone really needs and wants becomes a number one priority!

Asking probing questions, providing the necessary and required new Covid19 forms to be completed are the initial steps, to begin with even before showing the property as required by the Dept of State (D.O.S.). Agents should be emailing or faxing those forms to prospective clients or having them fill them out once they initial walk into your office, prior to showings.

All agents should be asking for them and supposed to be filled out in advance and sent to them for their records. We want everyone to be as safe as possible; so if you have been in other states traveling, had a fever, been in contact with others who have been tested positive, we need to know about it. Also, we need you to know that we are disclosing whatever liability that you might have when entering any premises.

So far, based on my research and reading, since June 10, where we have been able to conduct business once again, I have not heard of any seller, buyer, investor, or renter who has gone out with a Broker or agent that had become infected. Hopefully, that situation will continue, but then again I worry and question about all those that are traveling to New York by air and car and how strict we are monitoring and enforcing our new travel-quarantining rules and how well people are abiding by them? There is a $2000 fine for anyone coming into New York who doesn’t fill out a form, quarantining

BY CHARLYN FARGO

There’s a new diet plan that may help you remember things. It’s appropriately nicknamed the MIND diet. It stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.

A study at Rush University found people who followed the diet closely had a 53% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Those who followed it moderately had a 35% lower risk. Those who followed the DASH diet lowered risk by 39%. The findings were published in the March 2017 Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association. So, how does the MIND diet work? The diet puts together the best from the Mediterranean diet -- more fish, healthy fats,

for 14 days or does not accurately and honestly answer the required questions on the Covid19 Travel form.

This is especially critical for those that we may take out to show properties that are in the process of beginning their search moving from any of the 41 States as of Tuesday, July 21st that is on our travel advisory list, (here is the link for verification of those states: (https://www.governor.ny.gov/ news/governor-cuomo-announces-individuals-traveling-new-york-10-additional-states-will-be-required) that may be coming here to view the property.

to present, it becomes rote, just automatic as riding a bike without training wheels. The process of learning is all about constant repetition and learning every day 24/7 (sometimes we are thinking and learning while we sleep! https://www. livescience.com/64920how-learn-during-sleep. html

tion, do you have any pets, if so what breed, weight, etc, will save you and your client a lot of time that might be wasted when you find out after you have already shown them several properties. Lastly, the art of listening has been going by the wayside for a very long time due to all the noise out there but it is an art whereby being an excellent listener or learning how to be one from start to finish will go a long way to becoming financially successful.

We also have a new form as of April 20th from State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services (518) 474-4429 www.dos.ny.gov New York State Division of Consumer Rights (888) 392-3644 New York State Housing Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form passed by the NYS Legislature and signed by Gov. Cuomo. This must also be presented to all potential buyers, investors, purchasers, and renters and became necessary mainly due to the 3-year investigation by Newsday in addition to complaints that had been filed over that period.

These forms are an integral part of being a concerned and professional Broker to disclose and provide the initial paperwork (besides the additional agency disclosure form as to who is representing who in the transaction). For some, the paperwork can be overwhelming, but I liken it to learning how to ride a bike, you first have to put on the training wheels and learn how to balance, then one day you’re riding without them; so once you know what documents you have

After the preliminary forms, it is important to ask probing questions of all your clients to determine and ascertain what is most important to them in their decision making from most important to least important to know what they are willing to trade-off in their search whether selling and relocating or buying and even renting too.

For you to able to have ease of access to their mindset it is crucial to develop that rapport so as to build solid relationship status. It amazes me as to how so many don’t consider these important steps to learn and practice, leading to an automatic way of doing business leading to future referrals; because if you were a taxi cab driver you are going from point A to point B. Those that pursue that course of action in sales are what I called “glorified” taxicab drivers.

However, those that treat their sales (I call consulting) businesses seriously, will always be considerably more successful over the short and long term. Observing or asking If your clients have any special needs, handicaps, etc, then logically you will have a better understanding of the type and style of home they will need, whether it be a ranch-style home or a building that is handicap accessible.

Also, at the beginning of the interview process just asking a simple ques-

The MIND Diet

vegetables and whole grains -- and the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables and lowfat dairy.

The DASH diet has been found to reduce the risk of hypertension, heart attack and stroke. The Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Together, they help reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s.Researchers found the MIND diet is easier to follow than the Mediterranean, which requires daily fish consumption and multiple servings of fruits and vegetables.

A typical day’s intake on the MIND diet might include three servings of whole

grains (brown rice, quinoa, wheat bread), a salad and another vegetable, a glass of wine, nuts for a snack, and blueberries or strawberries. Chicken or fish and beans are to be consumed every other day. Foods like butter, cheese, red meat, pastries, sweets and fried or processed foods are avoided.

Overall, the MIND diet emphasizes natural, plant-based foods and limits intake of animal foods and saturated fats. However, it specifies adding berries and green, leafy vegetables.

Rush researchers looked at food intake data from 900 older Americans already participating in the Rush Memory and Aging Project, which began in 1997. Over a fiveyear period, the team collected data on in-

P.S. Sellers, when is the last time your Broker reached out to you after you bought something through them? 1 year, 2 years, or never?

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck NY 110212414. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI)or go to WWW. Li-REalEstate.Com as well as a “free” value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality or Our Seller’s or Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling or Purchasing your Home. Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request with your name, email and cell number and he will send it out ASAP. For a consultation, he can be reached by Cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions, concerns or column suggestions.

cidences of Alzheimer’s.

Even when the MIND diet was only moderately followed, it still reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s by 35%. Moderate adherence to the Mediterranean and DASH diets had only negligible protective benefits, according to study authors.

We know lots of factors, including genetics, environment and lifestyle, may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s. The MIND diet may help reduce risks.

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

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Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, and New York State Executive Order No. 202.1, et. seq. notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on AUGUST 6, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., to be held remotely, and the public has the ability to view or listen to such proceeding via live stream at www.oysterbaytown.com, and that such meeting will be recorded and later transcribed, to consider the following appeal: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY COMMENT ON APPLICATIONS. COMMENTS TO BE HEARD ON THE NIGHT OF THE HEARING AND ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AT THAT TIME MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS BY 4 P.M. THE DATE OF THE HEARING, COMMENTS TO BE ENTERED

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INTO THE RECORD FOLLOWING THE HEARING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE HEARING DATE BY 4 P.M. COMMENTS SHALL BE SENT EITHER:

VIA E-MAIL TO: SCLONINGER@OYSTERBAYNY.GOV

VIA MAIL TO: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

74 Audrey Avenue Oyster Bay, NY 11771

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 20-277

JERICHO

MARC BALIZER: (A) Variance to allow existing rear wood deck with steps exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Yates Ln., 150 ft. S/o Saratoga Dr., a/k/a 17 Yates Lane, Jericho, NY

JULY 27, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK JNJ 7944

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The dedication, compassion, and strength that The Bristal team displays daily is evident – especially to those who choose to call The Bristal home, as well as their families. The happiness and well-being of residents means everything to us, so their heartfelt appreciation is both powerful and motivating. We’re proud to share their sentiments for the outstanding individuals who make The Bristal such a special place.

Thank you for all you are doing to keep the residents safe, happy, and well fed! Mom is amazed at all you are doing on a daily basis!

– Suzanne K. (family member)

AN ENGEL BURMAN COMMUNITY