Mid-Island Times (11/17/23)

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Vol. 83, No. 45

SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN

BAND CHAMPIONS

Bethpage students welcome local heroes

BY GARY SIMEONE

On October 30, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads (right) and Legislator Rose Walker (left) celebrated the victory of Hicksville’s Marching Comets. Senator Rhoads joined the Hicksville Board of Education, Hicksville Superintendent Fulton, Legislator Rose Walker, and the Hicksville community in welcoming the Hicksville Marching Comets home after winning the NYSFBC Large School 2 championship! This marks the band’s 3rd year of winning the championship. Senator Rhoads issued a heartfelt congratulations to the marching band and applauded them for making the entire Hicksville community proud.

It was a special day for a group of students at Central Boulevard Elementary School as their classroom was visited by special guests, including a policeman, firefighter and a Nassau County paramedic.

The visit was part of National First Responders Day, a holiday which honors local heroes in the community.

Barbara Cataldi and Erika LeMaire, second grade teachers at Central Boulevard, invited the local heroes to their classroom as a way for students to show their appreciation and gratitude to them for their

services.

“We invited them in so they could talk with the students about their professions, and they were able to answer questions about how they serve our communities on a daily basis,” said Cataldi. “The students also read a poem to them showing their gratitude towards first responders and presented them with thank-you notes to take to their home base.”

The local heroes included an FDNY firefighter, Frank LeMaire, a Nassau County 5th precinct police officer, Michael DeMelfi, and a NasSee page 10

Holiday Tree Lighting on December 4

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce will host a Holiday Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 4, at Veterans Memorial Park, Shelter Lane and Hempstead

Turnpike.

The event will feature performances by students from Levittown and Island Trees school districts as well as local dance studios. A spe-

cial visit by Santa Claus and his entourage will take place transported by the Levittown Fire Department.

Free admission.

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Left to right: Michael DeMelfi (5th Precinct police officer), Frankie DeBobes (Nassau County paramedic and Bethpage Fire Department chief and paramedic) and Frank Lemaire (New York City firefighter), were honored by Bethpage students in Barbara Cataldi and Erika Lemaire’s class. Photo courtesy of

the Bethpage Union Free School District

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Model Train Show New Eagle Scout honored in Plainview benefits Railroad Museum Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street in Hicksville. The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Charitable donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.

“We are pleased to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot, who coordinates or participates in many hobby shows that benefit the fundraising efforts of a sponsoring organization,”

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) with new Eagle Scout Joshua Aaron Steinhart.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) recently honored Joshua Aaron Steinhart - Boy Scout Troop 423’s newest Eagle Scout – during a Court of Honor Ceremony at the Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Plainview on Sunday, Oct. 29. During the ceremony, Legislator Drucker presented a Nassau County Legislature Citation to Joshua in recognition of the community service that earned him the highest rank in Scouting.

“By dedicating himself to community service, Joshua has already contributed greatly through his pursuits toward strengthening the fabric of his community,” Legislator Drucker said. “The leadership skills he gained during his journey to the pinnacle of Scouting will certainly serve him well in the years ahead, and I congratulate Joshua on a job well done and wish him tremendous success in his future endeavors.”

Correction In an article published in the November 3rd issue the headline incorrectly stated, "Town Awards 50K grant to Levittown Chamber." The grant

was actually awarded to the Bethpage Chamber of Commerce. We appologize for the error

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said Town of Oyster Bay Clerk Richard LaMarca. “Assisting groups that not only bring a fun and educational experience to residents of all ages, but also help preserve our history in understanding the railroad’s role in our heritage, is a great cause.”

Area train club are invited to display operating model layouts, including N, O, HO, On30, and G scales.

Admission in to the exhibit is $5, children ages 4–11 years are $3.00 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www.trainville.com or call (516) 433-4444.

Cruise-Thru toy collection drive coming soon The Town of Oyster Bay's massive ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps, Optimum, and the New York Islanders, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season.

In addition to the ‘Cruise-Thru’, collection boxes are located at Town facilities through December 14.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially here in the Town of Oyster Bay, as just last year we collected close to 30,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.”

The ‘Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ will provide residents an excellent way to contribute directly to the cause and help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Additionally, the event

will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a holiday drop box where children can drop their letters to Santa off at. Letters dropped off with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday.

“Toys for Tots sends a message of hope to less fortunate children who otherwise wouldn’t be receiving presents this holiday season. I urge residents, who can, to donate new unwrapped toys to any of our drop-off locations,” said Councilman Tom Hand. “By making a donation, you can help ease the financial burden of our families in need this holiday season.”

Toys for Tots Collection Boxes are located at the following locations: • Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay; • Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa; • Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage.

The Cruise Thru Toy Drive is made possible through the following sponsors: Whitey’s Tire Service of Brooklyn, News 12, MSG Networks, WKJOY 98.3, and WHLI 1100AM. For more information, please call (516) 797-4121; or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Nassau County Police arrested a Bethpage man on Sunday, November 12, after he allegedly broke the rear window of another man’s car.

According to police, they responded to a Normandy Drive home at 8:06 p.m. when two men were reportedly engaged in a verbal altercation.

Police say that after the argument Shareef Fiorentino, 25, broke the rear window of the car owned by a fifty-two-year-old male victim.

According to police, while trying to arrest Fiorentino he became combative and resisted arrest. Police say an officer was injured during the struggle.

Fiorentino was charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest.

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Bethpage School Board meetings The Bethpage Board of Education will be holding the following upcoming meetings: • Agenda Meeting -Tuesday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Kramer

Lane School • Regular Meeting - Tuesday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Administration Building District Conference Room

NY Islanders “Learn to Play Hockey” clinic A special New York Islanders ‘Learn to Play’ Hockey Clinic for children ages 5–9 is returning to the Town of Oyster Bay this season. Part of The Future Islanders Program, this ‘Learn to Play’ clinic introduces the game of hockey to young children and serves as a transition program for first-time players interested in house leagues.

“We are pleased to partner with the New York Islanders to offer this exciting clinic for children looking to learn the fundamentals of hockey in a fun environment,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Lou Imbroto. “This Future Islanders program, taught by former players and coaching staff from the New York Islanders organization, includes hands-on training skills and all necessary equipment in the early stages of learning hockey.”

Two sessions of the ‘Learn to Play’ clinic will be offered this win-

ter. Residents can choose from a session at the Syosset-Woodbury Ice Rink on Tuesdays from 4:30–5:40 p.m. or the Marjorie Post Park Ice Rink in Massapequa on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. The Syosset-Woodbury program runs from December 5–January 30, and the Massapequa program runs from December 6–January 31. With a registration price of $295, students receive full hockey equipment, including jersey, stick, gloves, helmet, shoulder pads, pants, shin guards, equipment bag and much more. Sessions will include special appearances by Isles alumni Arron Asham and Radek Martinek.

Registration is now open and space is limited. Visit newyorkislanders.com/ learntoplay for additional information, or contact jocelyne.cummings@newyorkislanders.com or call (516) 501-6764.

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“Future Authors” create books with help from Canon Students at Jericho High School participated in a book signing on October 24 in support of their work as part of the Future Authors Project, a writing workshop supported by Canon Solutions America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. The students garnered the experience of being published authors for their book titled “Reconnecting: An Art Within Itself,” a collection of their works based on the theme of reconnecting—with childhood memories, favorite places, and the authors’ selves.

The Future Authors Project—first launched in the Jericho School District in 2017—is an annual program that provides select high school students an inside look into the writing process from idea conception, drafting, and editing through to publication. As part of the program, students used Canon imaging equipment during the creative process to capture vivid photographs to accompany their written work. The writings and photos of the students were combined into the book, with each student earning a published author credit.

Parents and district staff attended the official launch, where participating students and teachers signed copies of the books which were printed by Suffolk Printing using Canon production print technology. Additionally, Christine Sedlacek, senior director and general manager of Canon U.S.A., Inc.’s corporate communications division, spoke to the students at the event, congratulating them on seeing their hard work and dedication come to fruition.

“I always enjoy reading the stories and seeing the creativity and inspiration that goes into the students’ work,” Sedlacek said. “There is incredible collaboration at work here—from the students and faculty of Jericho High School, to the team at Suffolk Printing, to the staff at Canon U.S.A. and Canon Solutions America. We all come together in support of the Future Authors Project.”

“The Canon Solutions America Future Authors Project at Jericho High School is an opportunity to amplify student voice and provide a creative space for students to reconnect with why they love to read and write,” said Dr.

Dr. Daniel Salzman, curriculum associate for English Language Arts at Jericho School District, and Heather McGee, an English teacher at Jericho High School with Future Authors students who are holding copies of the books they authored and illustrated and Canon Solutions America helped publish and print.

Daniel Salzman, curriculum associate for English Language Arts at Jericho School District.

The four-day workshop, conducted June 26–29, helped students sharpen their respective writing, editing, and storytelling skills. In preparation for the program, a camera tutorial was conducted by Canon earlier that month at the school to help students understand the photography aspect of the book-making process. Drew MacCallum, Canon’s senior manager of product planning, gave a detailed presentation on the basics of using the Canon-provided Rebel SL2 for all students in attendance.

“This workshop was such a wonderful, unique opportunity to share my writing and be vulnerable with peers

and teachers, all outside the confines of the typical school day,” said student Alison Tae. “I truly feel like Canon Solutions America gave us the space to write from our hearts and share beautiful stories. Overall, I’m so grateful that I was able to spend a part of my summer doing what I love with people I love.”

“Writing with my peers for four days was an amazing experience and one that had me evaluate my writing in ways I hadn’t before,” student Ren Tang said.

“The whole environment was incredibly supportive and one that I hope can be emulated elsewhere.”

Heather McGee, an English teacher at Jericho High School who helps run the program, said Canon’s support provides special experiences for all the

participants.

“I cannot thank Canon Solutions America enough for this wondrous opportunity; for me, those four days of earnest writing, summer sunshine, and laughing, thoughtful teenagers were absolute magic,” McGee said.

“This program is a terrific example of what high school students can accomplish when they are provided with the right tools,” said Peter P. Kowalczuk, president, Canon Solutions America.

“Canon Solutions America is so proud of every student who successfully participated in this program and displayed their passion for writing and creativity.

We are delighted to continue supporting the creative vision of these talented individuals.”

This Week at the Syosset Public Library Friday, November 17, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON) Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

Sunday, November 19, at 1:00 p.m.

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Nancy Wilson (IN-PERSON) Presenter: Diane Hoffman Quartet Grammy Award winner Nancy Wilson is known as one of the greatest recording stars of our time. She collaborated with the likes of Cannonball Adderley, Quincy Jones, George Shearing, and Billy May to name a few.

You will hear such memorable songs as “How Glad I Am,” “Never Will I

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Monday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m.

What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers (IN PERSON) Presenter: Chef Rob Scott Enjoy a cooking demonstration and

tasting with Chef Rob while he makes turkey with cranberry hoison sauce over scallion pancakes. Also enjoy watching him prepare a cranberry cinnamon apple cheese ball with sweet crackers. These dishes can be made for the holiday or after the holiday. Fee $5.00.

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Jericho schools host staff recognition reception

The district recently recognized staff members for outstanding service to the children and youth of Jericho at a ceremony.

Recognized for 10 years were: Andrea Aldorasi, Diane Balitsos, Dawn Camilleri, Donna Cobian, David Dalen, Lauren Funes, Adam Goldfarb, Michael Hahn, Laura Sager, Ivy Sherman, Ashley Valentino, and Keith Van Emmerik.

Recognized for 20 years were: Stephanie Alloggiamento, Reena Bhasin, Doreen Bianco, Lauren Ann Browne, Jacqueline Caputo, Francine Cerro, Joanne Cerullo, Lois DePasquale, Mary DeRiggi, Ana Gorre, Georgeta Gropineanu, Omar Hernandez, Joanna Jochym, Walter Kirby, Donna Newman, Jill Piergallini, Robin Pisone, Jessica Smith, Spiridoula Theotokas, Michelle Vevante, and Lia WaltersSciarillo.

Recognized for 25 years were: Philip Chaney, Laura Diehl, Patricia Glasser, Deborah Hennes, Cathy Levin, Marissa Lorintz, Regina Rosenfeld, and Stacey Schwartz.

Recognized for 30 years were: Jill Blumenthal, Meryl Burrows, Carol Ann Dell’Erba, Michael Hartnett, Mona Iraggi, Ina Levitt, Chris Noonan, Jody Rosen, and Rosemary Scalera.

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Scam prevention seminar protects seniors

Jericho Syosset Girl Scouts celebrate founder’s birthday Sixth graders from Jericho Syosset Girl Scout Troop 3751 hosted their first service unit event. Other Girl Scout Troops from Jericho Syosset came together and learned about Juliette Low, the founder of Girl Scouts, through stations ran by Troop 3751. To celebrate her October 31st birthday and participate in community service, the troops made birthday boxes for Birthday Wishes of Long Island. Happy birthday Juliette Low! Way to go Girl Scouts!

Girl Scout Sammie dressed as Juliette Low.

Executive Director of Nassau County Office of Crime Victim Advocate Jeanine Diehl, Esq., Deputy Director of Nassau County Office of Crime Victim Advocate Nora Durand, Nassau County Police Department Detective Sergeant/Domestic Liaison Officer Sabrina Gregg, and Chief of Staff for New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, Christopher Dalton.

Troop 3751, which hosted the event.

Troops from the Jericho and Syosset areas came to the special event.

On Wednesday, November 1, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads and Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker joined forces with the Nassau County Office of Crime Victim Advocate, Family & Children’s Association, and Nassau County Police Department at the Hicksville Public Library to host a Scam Prevention Seminar to help protect and educate our Long Island neighbors about current scam trends and insights. The presenters covered numerous topics including artificial intelligence, grandparent scams, romance scams, home improvement scams, phone scams, email scams, IRS scams, treasury scams, and telemarketing scams. This valuable Seminar explained what scams you need to be aware of, how to identify a scam, how to report and recover form a scam, and how to prevent yourself from becoming the victim of identity theft.

Senator Rhoads has always been a tremendous advocate for seniors and residents who have fallen victim to crimes and scams. In response to the disastrous cashless bail laws, when Senator Rhoads was in the Nassau County Legislature, he created the Office of Crime Victim Advocate to provide a safe place for Long Islanders to contact whenever they are in a time of need and to ensure that victims of crime and witnesses to crime in Nassau County are afforded all the legal rights,

protections, and assistance they are entitled to under the law.

In past few years, scams and identity theft have become more common across Long Island and even the entire Country. According to the FTC, consumers throughout the Country have lost nearly $8.8 billion due to scams and fraud in 2022, a 30% increase from 2021.

Senator Rhoads continues to be at the forefront of scam prevention and protecting hard-working residents—that’s why he hosted this Scam Prevention Seminar to give residents the tools necessary to prevent themselves from becoming a victim of scams and identity theft. Senator Rhoads has also led the charge in Albany to support law enforcement with the necessary tools to stay one-step ahead of these callous criminals and has been outspoken about repealing the cashless bail laws that have made our community less safe and emboldened scammers and criminals. Given the positive feedback from this seminar, Senator Rhoads plans to host more Scam Prevention Seminars in the near future to give more people the opportunity to protect themselves against scams and identity fraud.

Everyone is encouraged to attend these upcoming seminars and learn about the vital information and resources available. Please call Senator Rhoads’ District Office at 516-882-0630 to get the details about coming seminars.

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L E G A L NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE (CWALT 2004-2CB), Plaintiff, v.

JASON FELS, CLAUDIA FELS, ET AL. Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on September 30, 2019 and the Re-settled Order entered on August 16, 2023, I, Thomas A. Abbate, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 5, 2023 at The North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Ct. Dr., County of Nassau, State of New York, 1 at 2:00 PM the premises described as follows: 17 Bunker Lane Hicksville, NY 11801 SBL No.:1746 470 39 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate lying and being at Levittown, Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 001382/2017 in the amount of $556,142.15 plus interest and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

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NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Ana D. Salmeron, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 3, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on November 28, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 72 East Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 64, LOT: 244. Approximate amount of judgment $552,770.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004593/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.ny courts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-078914-F00 77777

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NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, for New Century Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Jasbir Singh; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 3, 2019 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 November 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 48 Robin Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 13 Block 56 Lot 4.

Approximate amount of judgment $626,898.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 001045/2017. 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." George Esernio, 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) 4304792 Dated: October 5, 2023

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Local heroes From page 1 sau County paramedic, Frank DeBobes, A Bethpage Fire Department paramedic.

LeMaire said her classroom has celebrated National First Responders Day in the past, but this was the first time that a group of responders visited their classroom in person.

“The children were thrilled because they came in full uniform and brought all of their equipment with them to show them” said Cataldi. “They were excited to ask them questions like how do they keep people safe, how do they respond to car accidents and fires and the appropriate way to call 911.”

Both teachers said that bringing in the first responders was a pilot program, but after the positive response, the school will work on expanding the tradition.

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Hicksville High School students Sean Beatty, Sissi Goh, Alyson Kingsley, Arvin Mehra, Vanessa Patterson, and John Ryan Chaplin were recognized at the Sept. 20 board of education meeting for being selected to perform at the 87th NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference being held in Rochester, New York on Nov. 30 – Dec. 3.

These students have demonstrated exceptional skill on their instruments and have been dedicated members of the Hicksville High School music program for several years. Hicksville Schools Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman shared, “This honorable designation is a testament to their hard work and dedication to their craft and love of music.”

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Front row: Hicksville Schools Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman, High School students Vanessa Patterson, John Ryan Chaplin, Alyson Kingsley, Sissi Goh and Arvin Mehra, Hicksville High School chorus teacher Arielle Siegel, Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton and Hicksville Board of Education President Annette Beiner.

Back row (left to right): Hicksville High School Principal Raymond Williams and Hicksville High School student Sean Beatty.

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Reduced cruise fares of up to 30% off are available on itineraries spanning Alaska, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, South America and Antarctica. Guests who book Have It All premium fare receive even more amenities included in their booking. (www.hollandamerica.com).

Other major cruise lines offering Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals include: MSC, Carnival, Norwegia n and Royal Caribbean. Also check luxury, river, and expedition cruise lines for their incentives. See more deals at CruiseBooking.com: https:// www.cruisebooking.com/cruisedeals/black-friday.

Le Boat, a leader in self-piloted boat rental experiences in Europe and its newest destination, Canada, is offering “Let’s Go Boating in 2024” deals. Valid for new bookings made Nov. 16-28, 2023 for rentals for 7 or more nights for travel in 2024: in France, save 25% on select budget and comfort boats; save 20% in Canada on the Rideau Canal and TrentSevern Waterway boat rentals on Horizon 3, 4 and 5. Call 1-800-734-5491

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Two dozen properties, from family resorts to ultra luxe boutique hotels, are taking up to 76% off, and adding perks.

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Outbound Mammoth, Mammoth Lakes, CA is offering up to 30% off the best available retail rate for bookings made now through Dec. 1, 2023, for stays now through September 2024 (48hr cancellation; blackout dates apply). Outbound Mammoth is a sixacre respite with convenient access to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Mammoth Lakes (for fishing, swimming, biking, hot springs, boating), and the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite National Park. It offers renovated rooms and chalets plus 10 new cabins and 20 villas, a new pool area, on-site restaurant, steam room, dry sauna, fire pits and offerings for pets. Plus, a welcome beer from the newly opened restaurant, Bar Sierra. Book: https://be.synxis. com/?Hotel=36561&Chain=5173&promo=CYBER23 Brewery Gulch Inn, a charming, luxurious inn on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Mendocino California, is offering 30% off new bookings made Nov. 24-27, for travel through May 24, 2024; and 35% off reservations Dec.1-21. (minimum two nights, blackout dates include holidays). Book: www.brewerygulchinn.com.

Southernmost Beach Resort in Key West, Florida is offering 50% off bookings made Nov. 24- Dec. 1 for stays through Dec. 31, 2024. Boasting three palm-fringed pools with private cabanas, a signature restaurant, and three bars, full-service spa, group fitness classes, live entertainment, and unique programming including cocktail tastings and painting classes, this ocean-

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The new Pilar Bar hosts rum tastings and cigar pairings inspired by longtime Keys resident Ernest Hemingway. Deal: up to 45% off accommodations and $50 resort credit, plus daily breakfast for two during stays booked Nov 14-29 with code CYBERW, for a 2-night minimum stay at the hotel and a 3-night minimum stay at its villas (subject to availability, blackout dates apply).

Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, FL, an all-suite resort catering a stones throw from DisneyWorld and other top theme parks, just underwent a $140 million renovation. It offers 1,215 one-bedroom suites (sleep up to5) and 120 two-bedroom villas (sleep up to 6), seven on-site culinary venues, family friendly activities including outdoor pool with 75 foot waterslide, catch-and-release fishing, kiddie splashpool and playground, and outdoor movie program. Deal: 30% off with $25 nightly F&B credit (minimum 2 nights), booked Nov. 16-29 for travel Nov. 16, 2023-Dec. 31, 2024. Book at www.cariberoyale.com Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida a family-friendly tropical escape with 369rooms, eight bar and restaurant concepts, two pools, FlowRider surfing simulator, year-round live entertainment, the St. Somewhere Spa, kid’s club, paddle boarding and kayaking. Deal: Save up to 20% when booking Nov. 20-28, 2023 for stays Nov. 21, 20223-June 30, 2024. www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/holiday-activities.

Sanderling Resort, Duck, NC is offering up to 40% off the best available retail rate for bookings made Nov. 9-29, 2023 for travel Nov. 9, 2023-August 31, 2024 (blackout dates apply. The AAA Four-Diamond full-service resort on North Carolina’s Outer Banks spans 13 acres. Book: https://www.sanderling-resort.com/vacations-specials/ The Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone, North Carolina, a wellness experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is offering 25% off Signature Retreats (Happiness, Stepping Into Silence, Meditation) and R+R Retreats, booked Nov. 17-27 for stays from Dec. 2023-March 2024. To book: www.artoflivingretreatcenter.org with code BLACKFRIDAY2023.

Rock Springs Retreat Center, located 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, offers transformative retreats focused on holistic wellness, combining fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle to help individuals achieve sustainable, long-

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Three Charlestown Hotels properties in Charleston, S.C. are offering deals of 23 to 25% off on bookings made Nov. 28-Dec. 3 for travel by Dec. 31, 2024: HarbourView Inn, 52-room waterfront retreat (book: www.harbourviewcharleston.com); The Spectator Hotel, with 41 residential-style rooms and personal butler service (book at www.thespectartorhotel.com; and French Quarter Inn, a 50-room luxury boutique hotel (book at https://fqicharleston.com/) The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, in historic Manchester, amid Green Mountain National Forest VT is offering up to 40% off best available rate for bookings made now through Nov. 29, 2023 for travel now through August 31, 2024 (blackout dates apply). The resort features 195 guestrooms, full-service spa, 75-foot indoor pool and fitness classes; five dining outlets, including the fabled Marsh Tavern (a destination since 1769) and an award-winning par71,18-hole championship golf course. In winter, enjoy skiing with easy access to Bromley & Stratton mountains.

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Thanksgiving: Sharing a meal & making memories

BY CLAIRE LYNCH November is perhaps most famous for the big holiday, Thanksgiving Day, and it is a great time to get together with friends and relatives to enjoy a big feast.

Last year my family gathered together, opened the leaves on the dining room table so we could all fit and we decided to let the kids share some stories about what they thought Thanksgiving was all about.

My nephew, Joey, who was seven, said he and his classmates had learned about the holiday from his teacher, Mrs. Taylor, who gave her students one of their first explanations of why we celebrate Thanksgiving.

Joey said Mrs. Taylor had told them about the story of the first Thanksgiving feast in this country, it was a tale of the heart. In fact it was a journey of the heart. Joey pulled out a piece of paper and read what he had learned in his second-grade class. The Pilgrims left England in 1620 on a ship called the Mayflower. It was filled with more than 100 people who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from England to settle in the New World. The religious group had begun to question the beliefs of the Church of England so they wanted to separate from it.

They wanted a simpler faith.

Because these people wanted to purify the church, they came to be known as “Puritans.” The Pilgrims settled in Massachusetts Bay. Their first winter in the New World was difficult. They arrived too late to grow any crops and without fresh food half of the colonists died from diseases.

The next spring the Wampanoag Indians who lived in the area befriended the Pilgrims and taught them how to smoke and dry meat and fish. They brought them corn and turkey. In the months ahead they taught them how to plant corn, barley, beans, pumpkins and squash. Wild turkey was all around them in the Massachusetts Bay colony.

This helped the Pilgrims a lot because the New England soil was unfamiliar to the Pilgrims plus they had never grown corn before.

In addition to fishing, the Indians taught them how to tan hides used for clothing and how to identify toxic plants and berries. They explained the medicinal and culinary use of herbs

that were native to America. This was important because it was the first time the Pilgrims had seen these things.

In the autumn of 1621, plentiful crops of corn, barley, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The Pilgrims had a lot to be thankful for so a feast was planned.

They invited the local Indian chief and 90 Indians. The Indians brought deer to roast with the turkeys and other wild game offered by the Pilgrims. The feast went on for three days and became an annual feast of thanks.

Joey looked up after reading us the story of the first Thanksgiving. We all started clapping at the story of the first Thanksgiving in New England so many years ago. We also applauded Joey’s reading of it. The story struck me as a tale of perseverance because the Pilgrims were determined to make it work in this new land.

Looking around the table at my relatives, I saw that Tara had a big smile on her face. I wasn’t sure if she liked the way Joey had read or if she liked the story of the Pilgrims’ feast in Massachusetts. Tara, who was eight years old, said how the Pilgrims and the Indians got together and shared a meal was pretty cool. Then she added that Joey had done a good job of reading so everyone was happy.

I noticed earlier in the day that Tara had helped her mother, Kathy, prepare the food for the big feast. Together they prepared the turkey and some of the side dishes so they both rolled up their sleeves, put on aprons and got to work.

Kathy showed Tara how she removed and tossed the giblets, washed the turkey in cold water in the sink and placed the bird in the large roasting pan.

Kathy rubbed butter on the outside of the turkey and when she turned to rinse her hands, Tara reached into the cabinet and grabbed a bottle of cayenne pepper. She started sprinkling it onto the turkey and when Kathy looked back at the bird she was horrified - that was too spicy. Laughing, they both washed off the bird in cold water in the sink and then added some milder spices. As a seasoning paprika would work well but definitely not cayenne pepper. That would have been way too fiery for their relatives.

When Kathy asked what happened, Tara said she thought she’d grabbed the jar of paprika powder because it’s red-

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dish looking. She had used that before to season a roast chicken. Turkey was the main dish plus we had yams, potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy and apple cider. Dessert was a choice of pies and everyone dove in.

After the adventures that Thanksgiving, the adults were happy to relax and chat after dinner. The kids were set on playing a board game called “The Chameleon” which usually involves six players. Patrick went around inviting people to play the game but the adults left it to the kids. In “The Chameleon,” everyone knows the secret word except the player with the chameleon card. The idea is to blend in and not get caught. We could hear the kids whooping and hollering as they played so a good time was had by all.

My relatives came from various areas last year and were happy to meet at my brother and sister-in-law’s house.

Some of us hadn’t seen each other in a while so the holiday was perfect. Joey’s story plus Tara’s mishaps while help-

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ing her mother made it a memorable day. Others spoke of childhood memories which we all found amusing. Some spoke about those who had gone before us. Each story was a tale from the heart.

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‘60 Minutes’ and Social Security Overpayments

BY TOM MARGENAU

The CBS news program “60 Minutes” ran a story this past Sunday that was critical of the Social Security Administration and the way the agency handles overpayments -- money sent to Social Security beneficiaries that they were not due. I’m going to address that issue in today’s column. But before I do, I’ve got to put things in perspective.

If you watched the news story, you could come away thinking something like this: “Those dumb bureaucrats. They can’t do anything right. They are sending millions of dollars in incorrect payments to people every year!” But here is the dose of perspective you need to understand.

Social Security is a $1.3 trillion per year program. And those millions of dollars in overpayments make up just one-half of 1% of the program’s annual payout. Or to turn that around, 99.5 percent of the time, people are being paid correctly. So, overpayments are a problem. But nowhere near as big a problem as sensational news stories would have you believe.

Still, millions of dollars are millions of dollars. And the Social Security overpayment problem is an issue that needs to be dealt with. Why do people get overpaid?

The biggest reason has to do with a simple law that needs to be changed. More about that in a minute.

But first, let’s briefly deal with the main issue discussed in the “60 Minutes” story. Once it’s been decided that someone has been overpaid, should the SSA take the money back? “60 Minutes” essentially charged that the agency was being too ruthless in its overpayment collection efforts.

In a nutshell, one part of the overpayment recovery rules says the incorrect benefits must be repaid if the person who got the extra money was at fault in causing the overpayment. Most people probably would agree that part of the rules makes sense. But what if the overpayment was the agency’s fault? On the one hand, you could argue that even though the SSA made a mistake, the overpaid person still got money he or she was not due and the money should be repaid. But others would argue that the government screwed up and they should write off the overpayment as a loss. The rulebook actually says that even if the overpayment was the SSA’s fault, it must be repaid IF the overpaid person can afford to repay it.

And carrying out that rule can really get messy and be subject to different interpretations.

And on that issue, let me make this point. Many years ago, the SSA interpreted that part of the law much more liberally and was writing off (“waiving” is the legal term) many overpayments.

And guess what? There were news stories critical of the agency for “wasting the taxpayers’ money” by not more aggressively collecting overpayments. So, you can understand why an old civil servant like me might be inclined to throw up his hands

and say: “OK, people, what do you want?

Do you want us to collect these overpayments or do you want us to write them off?”

But we wouldn’t have to answer that question if a big part of the problem could be eliminated. So how do we do that? By getting rid of the No. 1 cause of overpayments: a provision of Social Security law that is rather archaically called the “annual earnings test.” It is sometimes also called the “retirement test.” (More about where those terms come from in a minute.) But I call it the Social Security earnings penalty. And I’ve never liked this law. Before I explain why, let me clarify what I am talking about.

The rules say that if you are a Social Security beneficiary who is under full retirement age and still working, one dollar must be deducted from your Social Security checks for each two dollars you earn over a limit that changes annually. It’s currently $21,240. (Once you reach your full retirement age, that penalty goes away.)

On the surface, the law seems pretty straightforward and you may wonder why it causes so many overpayments.

Well, it’s because when you scratch beneath the surface, it is an absolute mess to administer. To illustrate, I’ll use my own mother as an example.

Back in the 1970s, she was getting Social Security retirement benefits but she was working part time to supplement her rather meager monthly check. She would start out the year reporting her anticipated earnings to her local Social Security office. They would adjust her benefits accordingly, applying the one-dollar deduction for each two dollars earned. Then inevitably, as the year went on, she’d work a little overtime or pick up a couple extra hours of work. She would dutifully report her change in anticipated earnings to the Social Security people, and further adjustments would be made to her monthly retirement checks. More often than not, she’d be charged with an overpayment and be asked to return some of her Social Security funds. Then maybe she’d be laid off for a time, and her earnings would go down, and she’d file yet another report with SSA and there would be more adjustments to her benefits. Sometimes the SSA owed her some extra money.

Eventually, once the year was over with and she got her W-2 form, she would make a final report of her earnings to the Social Security office leading to yet another benefit adjustment -- usually another overpayment. And on top of that, they would ask for an estimate of her anticipated earnings for the new year, yet more adjustments would be made, and the whole vicious cycle would start over again.

Even though my mom’s story took place in the 1970s, the same rules still apply today and the same problems still crop up today with millions of Social Security beneficiaries who are under their full retirement age but working.

I’ve always been puzzled by the earnings penalty law. From a philosophical perspective, I just don’t understand why someone should be punished if they try to work and earn a little money to supplement their Social Security benefits.

Having voiced that philosophical concern, I should point out that I know the practicality of the law. It goes back to the very beginning of Social Security in the

1930s. Retirement benefits were intended to replace earnings a person loses when he or she retires. Or to put that another way, a person had to retire to get “retirement” benefits. And this provision of the law was a “test” of their retirement status. (Thus, the term “retirement test.”)

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Commissions are earned, not just charged

BY PHILIP A. RAICES When it comes to real estate commissions, many may not understand the amount of effort and time that some of us expend to make a sale as well as failing to consummate a sale.

The average income of a Realtor in January 2019 was $41,289. according to salary.com. Earnings today can range from a low of $28,000 to a high of $144,000 or considerably more.

This varies depending on the state where you are located. The average New York City real estate agent as of Nov. 2, 2023 earned $89,370 the first year, which calculates to $42.97 per hour (as per zip recruiter statistics).

However, ZipRecruiter saw salaries as high as $161,992 and as low as $31,498.

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The range is from $84,024 in Yonkers to $105,159 or more in NYC. The average luxury real estate agent in the city earns $125,683 or more. Nevada is above the average income nationally for first-year real estate agents, followed by Massachusetts and Oregon a very close second. The Northeast, West, and Southern corridor enable agents to earn the highest incomes.

What commission you’ll pay for a real estate agent will vary based on location, market conditions and negotiation between the parties.

I think there are times when some don’t understand what is truly involved in getting a home sold. The most crucial item is pricing your home correctly to receive the most activity, and not overpricing it, thereby reducing the potential demand. This process involves the preparation of paperwork, potential

staging of the home, videos, virtual tours, and targeted marketing to attract qualified buyers in today’s challenging environment.

Setting up and scheduling open houses, fliers, sign-in sheets, and all the legal forms that must be available to buyers that must be present at the open house, e.g. housing disclosures, agency disclosures, offer acknowledgment forms, etc.

Having additional assistance at the open house in this current market may be necessary as the demand for housing is still apparent. Safety concerns is another important facet as we suggest that all expensive jewelry and valuable items be locked away to be safe and not sorry. Also to be aware of any hazardous conditions that might lead to a lawsuit, whether it is broken sidewalks, walkways, or any interior spaces that you need to repair or keep clutter-free that might cause a trip and fall event leading to a lawsuit.

Keeping track using a sign-in sheet with the name, cell, and email of all attendees enables you to have a record of all attendees. However, if you are doing this on your own, as a for sale by owner, be aware that following up and calling those potential buyers, puts you in a weaker position. The reason I say this is that over the years asking purchasers why they go after FSBOs is because they feel that they are in a better position, knowing that the sellers have no representation and feel

that they have a stronger advantage.

I had a story relayed to me the other day whereby an individual was purchasing a property and the offer provided to the seller was way below the current market value. The seller had no broker representing them and was clueless about the real value. This may or may not always be true as some sellers may be very astute in pricing, negotiating, and discussing the terms and conditions. However, do you perform your own dental work? Of course not, as we use a professional to take care of our teeth.

But when it comes to selling the most valuable asset that most have, there are still those who prefer going on their own. What they do not understand is that a buyer knows that the seller isn’t paying a commission, so they automatically subtract an amount possibly up to 6% (even though a commission charged by a broker could be less), and then historically the buyers take another 8% off the sale price (as per the: (NationalAssociationofRealtors.

Now this may not be the case in the current market with the severe lack of inventory on Long Island, but it does occur depending on the state where you are located, market conditions, demand, and amount of inventory.

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Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. 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 https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own.

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SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Continued from previous page completely retired. But over the years, Congress eased up on that restrictive nature of the original law. They said people over FRA could work full time and get benefits. But they set up the messy earnings “penalty” for anyone under FRA. So, get rid of that penalty and you will get rid of millions of dollars in overpayments every year.

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BY MARY HUNT Sharing our hope, strength and super money-saving ideas is one of the best things about this Everyday Cheapskate family! My virtual mailbag has been full and running over as of late. Today, it’s time to share a few of your great ideas.

THRIFTY LAYERING Explore your preferred thrift store for 100% silk shirts or blouses. I am always amazed by what I can find. While they may cost a bit more than cotton or polyester, silk options prove valuable when worn under sweaters, cardigans, turtleneck shirts, and more, as they make excellent insulating layers for cold weather. If the care instructions are missing, consider searching online for guidance on maintaining and cleaning silk clothing. -- Jasmine, Idaho BULK LUNCHMEAT My husband and I figured out a money-saving trick for lunchmeats. We purchase unsliced meats by the pound at discount stores (we prefer Aldi but others offer the same). Then, we slice the meat ourselves using a $5 slicer we bought at an estate sale. If you aren’t that lucky, look on Amazon for meat slicers (not that expensive when you consider what a great investment it is for most households). This method saves us about 50% because stores usually mark up the price by that much to cover deli staff, packaging and convenience. It’s been working

well for us and we are happy with the savings we are enjoying by doing it ourselves. -- Ellen, Virginia HAIR COLOR BUDDIES As friends, we decided to swap coloring our hair instead of spending so much money at a salon. Now, our only expense is the cost of the hair dye. We’ve discovered an easy and cost-effective way to get the job done, experiment with different colors, all while having fun doing it. It’s amazing how much money we are not spending on trips to the salon! -- Jenn and Abby, California

TOILETRY STASH I’ve begun a little savings strategy that comes in handy during tight times.

Whenever I come across a sale on things like tissues, toilet paper, or soap, I buy extra, then set one aside on a hidden shelf in my hall closet. This way, in

weeks when money is tight, I can rely on my secret stash to get by for an extra week or two with essential supplies. -Charlie, Arizona BLIND LENGTHENING Our two living room windows are taller than the standard. Instead of paying for custom blinds, we bought three blinds that were the correct width. We used sections of the third blind to lengthen the short ones. Following the instructions for how to shorten blinds, we removed the bottom portions, tied on the correct length and replaced the finished bottoms. We saved almost $150 doing this and we have custom blinds with the option of opening only one or both sections. -- Jeanne, Ohio CAT-AWAY I slice oranges and/or lemons and place them around my front door and garden areas to keep the neighborhood cats from marking their territory in my yard. Works GREAT!! -- Veronica, Georgia LEAKY CAR If your car leaks fluid and you either can’t determine the location of the leak, or it leaks randomly, do this: Take a large sheet of butcher paper or a cardboard box that has been flattened. Place it under the car. Using a black marking pen, mark on the paper exactly where each tire and the front bumper is located. Leave it there until the leaks occur again. Now, when you take your car

to the mechanic you can place the paper back using the notes as a guide and they’ll know where to look for the leaks.

-- Amy, Utah Thanks everyone and keep those letters coming! We’d love for you to send your best hacks, tips, and tricks to: tips@ everydaycheapskate.com.

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Dried Fruit Can Be Healthy

BY CHARLYN FARGO If you look at your diet, do you get enough fruits and vegetables? For most of us, the answer is no. Only 1 in 10 Americans get the recommended two cups of fruits per day (for a 2,000-calorie diet). Fruits have important dietary benefits; they are a good source of fiber as well as key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fruits are also a source of carbohydrates and can offer a sweet taste without added sugars.

One way to increase your consumption is dried fruits: raisins, cranberries, apricots, banana chips. Many shy away from dried fruits because of the concentrated sugar. However, a new study shows that eating dried fruit may help people consume more nutrients and improve their overall diet quality.

The study was published in October in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Researchers found that people who eat dried fruit regularly had a higher-quality diet and were more likely to get enough underconsumed nutrients such as fiber and potassium compared with people who didn’t include fruit (fresh or dried) in their diets.

For the study, researchers wanted to determine whether dried fruits can play a role in filling nutrition gaps and improving diet quality. They performed a cross-sectional analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2007 and 2016 and estimated the average dried fruit intake of 25,590 subjects by dietary recall.

According to the data, 7.2% of subjects in the sample consumed dried fruit. Us-

ing the Healthy Eating Index as a reference, the researchers concluded that the group consuming dried fruit had overall higher-quality diets compared with subjects who did not eat dried fruit.

Dried fruit eaters also had a lower mean body mass index, waist circumference and systolic blood pressure than those who did not eat dried fruit.

Dried fruit often contains more fiber, vitamins and minerals per serving than their fresh counterparts. While the drying process does deplete some nutrients, some studies have shown an increase in certain phenolic compounds.

But what about the extra calories?

In the study, the subjects who consumed dried fruits did appear to consume more calories, but their body mass indexes were still lower and their waist circumferences still smaller.

The bottom line? If you are not getting the daily recommended servings of fruit per day, try adding dried fruit to your diet. It will not only help you meet the dietary recommendation but also give you other health benefits of fiber and key nutrients.

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Q: Are sulfites in wine bad for me?

A: Sulfites have been used since ancient times -- especially in winemaking.

And they’re found in many everyday products, including dried fruits, pickles and seafood. Sulfites are also added to some medications. So, why is there a warning label on wine? Back in 1986, the Food and Drug Administration placed restrictions around the preservative after several people had asthma attacks from sulfites added to raw vegetables.

While that sulfite sensitivity is rare, the FDA still requires any food or beverage containing 10 parts per million or more to say “contains sulfites” on the label.

The bottom line is it’s not something to worry about for most of us.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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The ‘Demon Star’ After Dark

BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Nov. 19-25, 2023 We call it the Demon Star because it winks ominously at us from the sky each evening. Well, OK, it doesn’t “wink,” but it does vary its brightness over time, and for much of history that was quite a portentous sign.

I’m talking about Algol, a star in the constellation Perseus that now appears high in our northeastern sky after dark.

To ancient sky watchers, this star represented the hideous monster Medusa held by Perseus, and they believed it to be the most dangerous in all the heavens.

The name “Al Ghul” means a mischief-maker. The Hebrews knew it as Rosh ha Satan, Satan’s Head, and the Chinese gave it the gruesome title Tseih She, the Piled-Up Corpses.

Just lovely!

Modern astronomers are also interested in Algol -- aka Beta Persei -- but for very different reasons. What we find interesting is that the star doesn’t shine with a steady light but changes its brightness over time. In fact, we can watch the star dim noticeably for about five hours every 2.86 days, and then brighten once again.

Why this should occur is what makes the star so fascinating. Algol is one of a class of what astronomers call eclipsing binaries. Here, two stars orbit a common center of gravity and, since their orbits lie within the plane of sightline,

they appear to eclipse each other every few days.

Because Algol lies some 93 lightyears from us, even large telescopes can’t see both stars. Instead, astronomers watch its variable brightness over time (its “light curve”) to deduce the system’s true nature.

This is how we’ve learned that one star is about three times larger than the sun, and the other is about 20% larger than the sun. Very precise observations have shown that there’s a third star nearby and orbiting every 1.86 years.

This week you may want to check Algol out with your own eyes. Use the sky image I’ve provided to find it high in the northeastern sky after dark this week.

Begin by finding the pattern of stars that form the letter “W” or “M” on its side. This is part of the constellation Cassiopeia, the queen. Below and to its right you’ll find the constellation Perseus.

During the coming week, Algol will reach its dimmest several times when stargazers can be watching. For example, it will reach its minimum on Sunday, Nov. 19 at around 2:01 EST (11:01 p.m. PST on Nov. 18) and again on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at around 10:50 p.m.

EST (7:50 p.m. PST).

I suggest you check Algol for a few hours before and after these times and compare its brightness to that of nearby stars. From its brightness changes, you should be able to tell when it’s entering or emerging from an eclipse.

Keep in mind, however, that this week the moon will be fairly bright, and Algol may be tough to spot without binoculars. Instead, you may want to wait until the moon is out of the sky.

You can learn when future minima will occur by visiting astropical.space. From

here, click on “Tools” (at the top) and on “Minima of Algol” in the drop-down menu that appears.

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The Demon Star is actually a binary star system.

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A Ping, a Ding, and a Beep

BY TRACY BECKERMAN Beep.

I heard the sound in my sleep. At first it was a part of my dream, but as I started to wake up, I realized it was actually coming from somewhere in the house. I listened closely trying to place it and realized it sounded a little like the warning sound a smoke alarm gives off when the battery is dying. At this point I was wide awake and really, really annoyed, and I decided that if the battery wasn’t dying, it was definitely going to be when I got my hands on it.

I turned to my husband and gave him a nudge.

“Did you hear that?” I asked him, but he didn’t budge. I thought about waking him up to investigate, but I try not to do that unless I hear something scary or peculiar (or the distinct sound of the

dog throwing up). Of course, in the last case I wouldn’t typically wake him at all, but go back to sleep and pretend I never heard it so he would find the surprise in the morning instead of me.

I turned my head to the door and listened for the next beep. It seemed like it might be coming from the hall. But when I got to the hall, the smoke alarm outside our room was silent.

I looked down at the dog sleeping in the hall.

“Did you hear that?” I asked him.

But he didn’t budge either. Apparently, the sound of his own snoring drowned it out.

The problem is we get all kinds of pings, dings and beeps in our house.

The electric toothbrush in our bathroom beeps when the battery runs low.

The refrigerator door pings if you leave it open too long. The microwave beeps

when it’s done and so does the washing machine. My cellphone pings when I get a text, my laptops pings when I get an email and my iPad pings, I think, just so it doesn’t feel left out. In truth, at any given time, the question isn’t what is beeping or pinging, but what isn’t.

As I stood in the hall, I heard the beep again and realized it was actually coming from inside the bedroom. I went into the bathroom to check the electric toothbrush, but that wasn’t it. I checked my cellphone, but that wasn’t it. I checked the alarm clock, but that wasn’t it either. Then I heard the beep again and realized, without a doubt, that it was coming from...

My husband.

I moved a little closer and waited.

Beep.

It was coming from his nose.

Some people snore. Some people

whistle from their nose. And one person, apparently, beeps.

I laughed out loud and then clamped my hand over my mouth. But it was too late. I had woken my husband up.

“Hey, what’s going on?” he complained. “You woke me up.”

“It’s OK,” I replied. “You were done sleeping.”

“What do you mean?” he protested.

“It’s three o’clock in the morning!”

“I know. But you are definitely done,” I assured him.

“Huh? How do you know?”

“You beeped.”

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 COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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Call 294.8900 Simplify your feast by slow cooking your Thanksgiving turkey

Holiday Turkey Food features prominently in many holiday celebrations, but perhaps no holiday is more closely associated with eating than Thanksgiving. In fact, Thanksgiving and food are so closely connected that many people lovingly refer to the holiday as “Turkey Day,” which is an homage to the popular main course that finds its way to millions of Thanksgiving dinner tables across the country each year.

Side dishes abound on Thanksgiving dinner tables, but turkey still takes center stage. That reality can put some pressure on hosts tasked with preparing the meal for their family and friends.

Unlike some other dishes that require a laundry list of ingredients and lots of prep work, turkey is a relatively hands-off main course. However, home cooks know a dried out turkey is not on anyone’s holiday wish list. Slow cooking can help to avoid such a result. This recipe for holiday turkey, courtesy of Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” (Chronicle Books), calls for slow cooking the bird. Such an approach should result in a delicious and mouth-watering main course that satisfies anyone who’s anxious to sit down at the Thanksgiving dinner table this year.

Makes 15 servings 1 fresh turkey, about 15 pounds, preferably free-range 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 quart apple cider 2 teaspoons dried poultry seasoning Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1) Remove the giblets from the turkey and discard (or save for another use). Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 12 hours and up to 24 hours. During that time, the surface of the turkey will become visibly dry and the skin will tighten; this encourages a nice crisp skin on the finished bird.

2) Remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start roasting. Preheat the oven to 450° F. 3) Put the turkey on a rack set in a large, flameproof roasting pan. Drizzle the oil over the top.

4) Roast for 1 hour. Reduce

the oven temperature to 175° F. Pour the cider into the roasting pan and sprinkle the poultry seasoning in the liquid. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh (but not touching bone) registers to 170° F. 5) Transfer the turkey to a carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for about 15 minutes (see tip).

Meanwhile, skim the fat from the surface of the liquid in the pan.

Put the roasting pan over two burners and bring the pan drippings to a boil over high heat.

Cook until the juices reduce and thicken slightly, enough to coat a spoon, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Carve the turkey

and serve with cider pan juices.

Resting tip: Slow-roasted meats need far less resting time (pretty much none) than those that are traditionally roasted.

The reason for resting meat that has been roasted at a high temperature is to allow juices that have collected in the cooler center time to migrate back into the dryer (hotter) exterior sections after it comes out of the oven.

Because slow-roasted meats are cooked evenly and a temperature that keeps most of the juices in place, a resting period is largely unnecessary. A brief resting time does allow the meat to become a little firmer as it cools, making it easier to carve.

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L E G A L NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Syosset Central School District Syosset, NY There will be a meeting of the District Health and Safety Committee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Little Theater at the Syosset High School.

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Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of Syosset Central School District for the period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023, have been examined by an Independent Public Accountant, and that report of an external audit by the Independent Public Accountant has been filed in the business office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to §35 of the general municipal law, the governing board of Syosset Central School District, may in its discretion, prepare a written response to report of the external audit by Independent Public Accountant and file such response in the business office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons no later than November 30, 2023.

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NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023

There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, November 20, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m. in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York.

At that time, the Board of Education will determine whether to go into Executive Session. If there is a need for an Executive Session, the Board will vote to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters regarding collective bargaining negotiations, school security, the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and to obtain legal advice regarding proposed, pending or current litigation. If no Executive Session is needed, the Board will recess until the public portion of the Special Board of Education Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

The Syosset Board of Education and Administration welcome you to observe the Board of Education Meeting via livestream broadcast on the District website.

Dated: November 8, 2023 Syosset, NY

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Thursday, November 9th

2:00pm Virtual: Art Lecture Bellini and Giorgione in the House of Taddeo Contarini with Professor Thomas Germano The Frick Collection in NYC will be hosting Giorgione’s Three Philosophers, a rare masterpiece. It will reunite with the Frick’s own St. Francis in the Desert by Bellini. Both were once owned by the Venetian merchant Taddeo Contarini and displayed in his palazzo.

Professor Germano will discuss the two great artists, their patron Contarini and his art collection.

Saturday, November 11th

2:30pm Teens: Sketch & Stretch Join Sketch-n-Stretch for a Fall themed fun & relaxing yoga practice followed by a creative painting lesson. Every student will exit this program with a completed painted canvas! Wear comfortable clothes.

A yoga mat & art supplies will be provided.

Monday, November 13th

9:00am Matthew J. Burgess presents Program to Jericho Kindergartners at Cantiague Elementary School Jericho school event, not public, at Cantiague Elementary School On Monday, November 13th, Jericho Kindergarten children from the Cantiague, Jackson and Seaman schools will be treated to a presentation by noted children’s author Matthew Burgess. He is the

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recipient of 16 book awards.

Mr. Burgess is an Associate Professor at Brooklyn College.

This wonderful program, intended to inspire children to read, write and draw, is made possible through the coordinated efforts of the principals and teachers of Jericho kindergartners and the Jericho Public Library.

4:00pm After School Adventures in Art (Grades 1-6) - Yay for Clay! Travel around the world and back in time exploring clay creations from ancient Egyptian, Mayan and Chinese cultures, including the famous Terracotta Army, then make your own clay art.

Tuesday, November 14th

11:00am Virtual: Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.

4:00pm Board of Trustees Meeting The public is invited to attend the monthly Jericho Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting.

7:00pm Book Discussion: Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive! (Grades 3-4) Join us for this book discussion of Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive! We ask for you to pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room and have the book read prior to the program either by the child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

Wednesday, November 15th

10:00am Teens: Take & Make: Sweet Corn Bread Chef Rob Scott has put together a kit with dry ingredients and a recipe for his delicious Sweet Corn Bread.

Register for a kit (one per family) and it will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 15th.

10:30am Rock and Read (12 months-4 years) Join us for this fast-paced preschool readiness program which works their bodies to help grow literacy.

2:00pm Virtual: Merrily We Roll Along~A Look at Sondheim’s Legendary Show with Stephen Nachamie, Stage & Film Director We’ll take a look at the creation of the musical Merrily We Roll Along from it’s ill fated original production to today’s hit revival starring Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Tony Award Winners Lindsay Mendez and Jonathan Groff.

7:00pm Chess (Grades 1-6) Learn different moves and develop skills to become a proficient chess player.

Thursday, November 16th

10:30am Songs for Baby's Day (Ages birth to 30 months) Come and enjoy this literacy building, fun and educational musical storytime.

2:00pm Virtual: The Broadway Musical Goes to Hollywood with Brian Rose Hollywood has been captivated by the allure of the Broadway musical from the beginning of talkies through today. Most of the Great White Way’s biggest hits have made the transfer to the movie theater, though sometimes the journey has yielded damaged goods. For every triumph like My Fair Lady there have been colossal flops like A Chorus Line. In this talk we will look at the colorful history of these musicals.

Friday, November 17th

10:30am Jump for Joy (Ages 18 months to 5 years) Join us for a lively program of music and group activities for you and your child.

2:00pm Virtual: Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Tony Bennett: Champion of the American Songbook From his initial success as a crooner through his generation-spanning duets, Tony Bennett’s career was remarkable for its consistency and longevity of over 70 years.

In his performances and more than 150 recordings, he devoted himself to preserving the classic American song. Bennett continues to be embraced by audiences of all generations.

This talk will celebrate the man and the songs that made him the preeminent singer of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Grand opening of Openings available Hicksville tutoring service for Levittown Pre-K The Levittown Public Schools Universal Pre-Kindergarten program has limited openings remaining for the current school year.

Eligible children must be 4 by Dec. 1, 2023. If interested, or to find more information, please contact Arlene Mege at

516-434-7058.

Interest forms will be available on the district website, www.levittownschools.com, after Jan. 1 for the 2024-25 school year – eligible children must by 4

by Dec. 1, 2024.

Legislator, libraries to collect coats for needy

Kuljeet Kaur and Harmeet Singh receive citation from Nassau County Legislator Photo courtesy office of Legislator Drucker Arnold W. Drucker.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) attended the grand opening of MindSpring Tutoring in Hicksville on Saturday, Nov. 4 and congratulated proprietors Kuljeet Kaur and Harmeet Singh on their new venture. Legislator Drucker presented them with a Nassau County Legislature Citation in recognition of the momentous occasion.

“By providing access to outstanding educational resources,

MindSpring Tutoring is poised to play an integral role in ensuring that our young people excel in the classroom,” Legislator Drucker said. “It was my pleasure to congratulate Kuljeet Kaur & Harmeet Singh and welcome their new tutoring center to the Hicksville business community. I wish them all the best as they bring their vision for a successful academic journey for all to life.”

Register now for adult ice hockey clinics Registration for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Adult Learn to Play Ice Hockey Clinics is now open online with clinic sessions beginning on December 5 at the outdoor skating rink at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Online registration is available at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal.

“This great program allows adults to hone their ice hockey skills in a fun and competitive environment through this 10-session clinic held Tuesday nights at Marjorie Post Park,

beginning Tuesday, December 5th,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand.

“The program is open to resident and non-resident adults looking to advance their hockey playing skills.”

Registration is now open on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal. The cost of the program is $150 per player. For more information, call the Town Hockey Program at (516) 433-7465, extension 8234 or visit www.oysterbaytown. com/hockey.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) will be joining forces with the Syosset and Jericho Public Libraries to support an annual coat drive spearheaded by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless.

Donors are invited to drop off new and gently used winter coats and winter accessories (gloves, hats, scarves, etc.) at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791 and the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Lane, Jericho N.Y. 11753 during normal business hours from Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Dec. 22.

“The overwhelming success of last year’s coat drive was a heartwarm-

ing demonstration of the tremendous generosity that permeates the Syosset and Jericho communities,” Legislator Drucker said. “When you donate a winter jacket, you are giving more than the gift of warmth - you are wrapping the person who receives that coat in a spirit of compassion and hope for a better future. I am proud to once again be partnering with the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless on such a worthwhile endeavor.”

Anyone interested in supporting the coat drive can contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov for details.

Library presents autism-friendly production On Sunday, December 10, at 12 noon, Syosset Public Library will host an autism friendly production, “Once Upon a Snowflake.” for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. This production has been modified by Sunrise Theatre, Inc. and will be presented in the library’s theater.

The performance will last approximately one hour. A calming corner with coping tools will be available for use

outside the theater. Seats will be available beginning November 1 for families with children on the autism spectrum.

Reserve seats by email splchildrens@ syossetlibrary.org or by phone (516) 9217161 ext. 209. Registration will open to all beginning November 29, if space is available.

For more information visit the library’s website at www.syossetlibrary.org

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