Syosset Advance (02/08/19)

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Syosset Schools celebrate Year of the Pig at Lunar New Year

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

For a fourth consecutive year Syosset Central Schools, parents, community organizations and special guests celebrated Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) with a slate of performances and an exhibition on the first Saturday of February. On the grand stage at Syosset High School, last Saturday afternoon Nassau County Executive Laura Curran spoke in Mandarin to wish attendees a prosperous Year of The Pig. “I want to thank the Chinese community for your contributions to Nassau County and the country -- whether it’s food or fashion, work ethic and strong family values, your traditions and your culture enriches the American tradition and the American culture. We are very happy you are here in Syosset and Nassau County and I wish you a prosperous New Year,” Curran said.

Angel Cepeda, a candidate for Nassau County Legislator in 2017 and current commissioner of Community Services with the

Town of Oyster Bay, presented an official Town Board citation to the presidents of the Chinese American Association of Syosset (CAAS) and Syosset High School’s Chinese Cultural Society (CCS) at their February 2 event.

“On behalf of Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the entire Town Board we want to celebrate with you today and recognize the important work that CAAS and the high school CCS is doing. You are not just educating our residents on Chinese culture, you have helped celebrate the diversity we see here on Long Island. Towards that end the Town has put together a Diversity Committee that will also continue to do this outreach and work from North Shore to South Shore, interacting with our 300,000+ residents,” he explained.

Cepeda served as a school board member in Plainview-Old Bethpage from 2007 to 2013. Last weekend he noted how incredible it is to witness the ways in which

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Committee selects firm for environmental testing

The Syosset Park Citizens Advisory Committee –comprised of representatives from the community guiding the environmental testing and analysis process for a mixed-used development proposal located at the intersection of the Long Island Expressway service road and Robbins Lane in Syosset – selected an industry leader with three decades of environmental consulting and engineering experience to conduct the testing and analysis.  Additionally, the committee selected the company’s Executive Vice President, Joel Rogers, PE, to serve as the technical advisor to the Committee.  Because there was extensive commentary by the public

relating to independent testing raised during the DEIS public comment period, there is no way to complete an FEIS for Syosset Park until the results of such testing are available.  Accordingly, an FEIS will not be submitted until the results of the independent testing are provided.

Keith Adwar, Citizens Advisory Committee chairperson, stated, “The Citizens Advisory Committee is in agreement that Impact Environmental has the background and experience to provide both the technical assistance and testing necessary to ascertain if there are any environmental hazards to public safety that

warrant supplemental testing.  Through the efforts of the technical advisor, field sampling efforts in-house, and 3rd party certified laboratory analysis of collected samples, the independent nature of the process will be achieved and the integrity of the process will remain uncompromised.  We therefore respectfully request that the applicant provide us with the necessary guidance to proceed with funding in order to proceed with independent testing. “

Impact Environmental is located in Bohemia, with offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  The firm has

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Lynn Lin (left) founder of Sitan Tai Chi in Syosset, with Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman and his assistant Paulina Parsons at the Chinese New Year event in Syosset High School on Saturday February 2

Syosset Woodbury Chamber holds networking event

Happy Birthday to Legislators Lafazan and Arnold Drucker

Hurricane Grill and Wings was the setting for the Syosset Woodbury Chamber’s first networking event of 2019.  To add to the festivities, Chamber members surprised Legislators Arnold Drucker and Josh Lafazan with a cake to celebrate their January

birthdays. Thanks to Chamber Board member Alan Goldberg for putting this event together, and to Robert Engel and the Hurricane Grill staff for providing a great venue and delicious food.

School Board to meet

The Syosset Board of Education will meet on Monday, February 11 at 8 pm in the auditorium at South Woods Middle School. The meeting will begin with a Budget Information session, followed by the regular monthly meeting of the board.

Syosset Woodbury Rotary hosts guest speaker

Heather Johnson, the executive director of Friends of the Bay, spoke at a recent Syosset-Woodbury Rotary luncheon. This non-for-profit organization was established in 1987 from a community concern for the possible development of a contaminated shipyard site in Oyster Bay. The goal of the group is to protect the environmental health of Oyster Bay, Cold Spring Harbor and the surrounding watershed. The mission of the Friends of the Bay is to: monitor water quality within the estuary; promote sustainable development and land use planning; work with government

agencies at local, state and federal levels; partner with residents, organizations and local businesses; and create awareness of the need to preserve water quality and marine life. The Friends of the Bay are looking for members to help with their mission. Community members interested in offering their assistance may contact the organization by telephone, 516-922-66,6 or check www.friendsofthebay.org. The Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club meets on Tuesdays at Lisbon Cafe, Jericho Turnpike, Jericho.

Heather Johnson and Rotary President Moira Patterson

Celebrating Lunar New Year

This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library

Thursday, February 14 at 2:00PM

Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music

Presenter: Marc Courtade, executive director, Huntington Arts Council

From her birth in 1917 to the present day, Lena Horne is an iconic figure whose life is an interesting reflection of her era. The presentation will examine the lady, her life, and her music from Brooklyn to the Cotton Club, to Hollywood, Broadway, and television. This event is free.

Friday, February 15 at 2:00PM

Current Events in Perspective

Presenter: Michael D'Innocenzo, Hofstra University Professor Emeritus of History and board member, National Issues Forums Institute Michael D’Innocenzo discusses many noteworthy issues in this ongoing series. This event is free.

Tuesday, February 19 from 1:00 and 3:00PM

Wire Wrapped Earrings

Presenter: Kelly Schulte-Smith Join Kelly Schulte-Smith and learn how to manipulate wire to create a beautiful pair of wire wrapped earrings. These are fun to wear and make a great gift. You can come up with your own design. All materials provided. Beginners are welcome. $5 per person. Adults and teens are welcome. Register online, in person or call 516-921-7161 ext. 210, 228 or 240. This event is free.

Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library.   225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset. For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

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Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman with Tim Lau and Lynn Xu Lin from the CAAS, Legislator Joshua Lafazan, and County Executive Laura Curran.

Local leaders recently celebrated Lunar New Year with community members at Syosset High School during an event hosted by the Chinese American Association of Syosset.

Town honors Syosset firefighters for saving senior

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Saladino, Town Councilman Lou

of Taxes James Stefanich, Ex-Chief Robert Kaplan, Town Councilman Tom Hand, Captain William Sauberman, Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone, Town Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia, 3rd Assistant Chief Pete Silver, Town Clerk James Altadonna, Jr., Town Councilman Joseph Muscarella, and Firefighter Josh Kerr

The Oyster Bay Town Board recently recognized the poise and skill firefighters Robert Kaplan, William Sauberman, and Josh Kerr displayed in rescuing a Town resident in crisis.

On the afternoon of Sunday, January 6, Captain Sauberman and Ex-Chief Kaplan, both of Southside Engine Company 5 and Firefighter Kerr of Woodbury Engine Company 3 acted swiftly and courageously when responding to an automatic carbon monoxide detector activation at an apartment

complex in Woodbury.

As a direct result of their quick thinking and immediate actions, a senior citizen in distress was saved from a fire that had broken out in the apartment. Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board recognized and commended Captain William Sauberman, Ex-Chief Robert Kaplan, and Firefighter Josh Kerr for demonstrating an ability to act quickly, bravely and skillfully when fellow citizens are in need.

Mercy League Military Bridge

The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset Chapter of the Mercy League will be hosting a Military Bridge on Sunday, March 10, from  2–5 pm. (Doors open at 1:30)

The event will be held at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Hicksville. (Gym entrance on Nicolai St.)

Admission: $10

Contact: Roseann Nicotra @ 516-3205567 or Sherry Abt @ 516-721-2629 for more information.

The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center.

the news shouldn’t mean breaking the bank.

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Town Supervisor Joseph

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Syosset student constructs her future at Barry Tech

Abby Cushing

Meet Abigail (Abby) Cushing, Syosset UFSD and Barry Tech construction electricity student at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech… she has big plans for the future. Not only does she have job offers lined up, she wants to eventually own her own all-female construction company to offer services to women in need.

Abby spends her afternoons studying construction electricity at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, where she is known as the “construction girl,” at the Nassau BOCES premier Career & Technical Education (CTE) High School in Westbury. Each February, students like Abby are celebrated for achievements and accomplishments during

CTE Month. It’s also a time to raise awareness about the role CTE has in readying students for careers and college.

As the third female student in 30 years to attend the construction electricity program at Barry Tech, Abby is making huge strides in the field, winning first place in the 2018 SkillsUSA competition for construction electricity. SkillsUSA is a national organization that specializes in serving students in career and technical education schools. Abby is the only female to ever take first place in the construction electric competition.

“After I won,” Abby recalls, “the

judge that checked over my project came up to my dad and said, ‘As soon as she graduates, let me know; we want to hire her and there are a lot of other people who are asking the same question – who is this person, and when can we hire her.’”

Barry Tech construction electricity teacher James McKillop says, “Abby possesses an excellent work ethic and takes a lot of pride in every project she works on. When she first entered the program, I noticed her male classmates were skeptical, but Abby handled the situation and quickly gained her classmates respect by quietly doing superior work.”

To Abby, construction electric work comes naturally. Growing up, she was always outside, building. She taught herself how to work with her hands and how to build things from scratch, from go-karts to free-standing houses. But, when an arthritis diagnosis threatened to get in her way of using her creative construction skills for a career, Abby did not give up. Her family and teachers encouraged her to look into Barry Tech, and when she visited her sophomore year of high school, she impressed the teacher with skills she didn’t even know she possessed.

“The teacher showed me how to do some wiring. I did it with ease, and his eyes just lit up. He said I had done it better than the students who had been taking the class all semester” she said. Once she entered the program, Abby’s work ethic increased drastically, and she made the honor roll for the first time ever. She recalls, “My grades shot

up, because I was so happy here.”

“As a returning second year student, Abby is recognized by her peers as an excellent student who continues to excel,” McKillop continues. “As her teacher, I am proud to see what she has accomplished and how well she has developed her skills. I am confident that she will be very successful upon graduation!”

Abby is excited that she has one less year of apprenticeship that she has to complete because of her Barry Tech education and has already mapped out her future after graduation. She wants to apply to a union, start her own female construction business, and possibly even come back to Barry Tech to teach. “If I did ever come back to Barry Tech, I could encourage more girls to join,” she said. “I know girls that are good at this kind of stuff and they just won’t do it because they’re scared. But if there was a girl thinking about coming to Barry Tech and joining a male dominated program, I would tell them that this program is amazing. The people here fully support you, and you should just try it.” She credits her success to her extremely supportive family, and her team of educators at both Syosset High School and Barry Tech, who all push her to do her best in a field that she loves. “This helped me to become so confident and I learned exactly who I am,” she says. “Girls especially don’t get the recognition for some things they do, and in this program you do. This is all you. Nobody does anything for you; you make this all yourself.”

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This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, February 8 at 2:00PM

Movie: The Wife (Drama)

A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Max Irons.

Rated R. 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Sunday, February 10 at 2:00PM

The Paul Effman Band presents Love Songs Through the Decades

These master musicians will perform beautiful love songs from the 1930s through the present. You’ll enjoy new vocal and instrumental arrangements. Paul Effman is an accomplished musician whose passion for exquisite sound is evident in every note he plays. He has assembled a group of extraordinary talent with a lifetime of playing experience. Tickets are required. Non ticket holders will be seated as space allows.

Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00PM

An Evening Book Discussion Join Fran Cohen for a discussion of Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford.

This is a powerful novel inspired by the true story of a boy whose life is transformed at the Seattle 1909 World’s Fair. Refreshments will be available.

Wednesday, February 13 at 2:00PM

Art Lecture: Epic Abstraction with Professor Thomas Germano

This visual lecture relates to the exhibition Epic Abstraction at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ongoing through 2019. The lecture, like the exhib-

it, explores large-scale abstract paintings and sculptures from the museum’s permanent collection and special loans. The works of Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, Louise Nevelson, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Joan Mitchell and Barnett Newman will be among those artists included.

Thursday, February 14 at 7:00PM

Movie: Boy Erased (Biography/Drama)

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents. Starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton. Rated R. 1 hour 55, minutes.

Friday, February 15 at 2:00PM

Great Performers: Sidney Poitier Actor, Director, Diplomatwith Marc Courtade Sidney Poitier is the first AfricanAmerican to win the Academy Award as Best Actor. He rose from an impoverished upbringing in the Bahamas to a successful performer. His diplomatic service includes being Bahamian ambassador to Japan and UNESCO. Poitier was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II and is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As an actor, he was given an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of his "remarkable accomplishments as an artist and as a human being.” Join Marc for a celebratory look at Sidney Poitier’s life.

Programs will take place at the Jericho Public Library: 1 Merry Lane, Jericho.

For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

Bowlers needed

Bowlers are needed for the Mercy League Bowling Team. The team meets on Fridays at 9:45 at Syosset Lanes. $12.25 per week for three games. Also

includes end of season luncheon. For details, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106. Come out and have some fun.

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Three arrested for robbing pharmacies

Nassau County Police arrested three New York City residents for allegedly robbing two different pharmacies in Nassau County on Sunday, February 3.

According to detectives, Kiera White, 24, of Jamaica, Jeremy Morris, 27, of Brooklyn and Jeremy Mayers, 21, of Brooklyn, entered the Walgreens on 210 S Broadway in Hicksville. Police say the trio took various merchandise from the shelves and placed it in a bag and in their pockets. A 30-year-old male store employee noticed them and took his cell phone out to call police. The three allegedly attempted to take the cell phone away from the employee but were unable to. Police say they pushed the victim and made their way out of the store without attempting to pay for the merchandise. Police say they were then observed entering into a 2018 Dodge heading west onto Old Country Road. No injuries were reported.

Later on that night, NYPD officers who were notified about the attempted robbery observed the defendants driving the 2018 Dodge and stopped them on

222nd Street in Queens. Nassau Police responded and after an investigation they were all placed into police custody. According to police, a subsequent investigation later determined that the defendants were also responsible for a larceny of a CVS on 55 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset that occurred earlier on the same day.

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Syosset Schools celebrate Lunar New Year

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children in the Syosset district “are showing us and teaching us how we need to be with one another, and how we need to be able to share in one another’s cultures and recognize the importance of coming together….they are teaching not only our elected officials but everyone that there is common ground that we can find.” He commended the district and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers, who was joined by members of the board of education on stage just before performances began. Syosset High School students and CCS members described Lunar New Year as a mark of culmination in East Asian culture and history spanning thousands of years. “Based on the Lunar calendar it begins on the first new moon and ends on the first full moon of the year, between January and February.”

outside talent when we have tons of talented and amazing students and parents in our own school district!” she told the Advance and News-Journal.

A group of Walt Whitman Elementary students drew cheers and “awww’s” from the audience on February 2 in their performance, dancing while dressed up as white cats. Another amazing performance was “Journey to the West” based on a staple in classical Chinese literature, “Journey to the West” -- a novel published in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty and based on Chinese folktales. A Syosset High School dance group also showcased artistic choreography with a blend of hip-hop and modern pop.

Dr. Rogers has seen this annual Syosset tradition emerge in his time leading the school district. He soon addressed the crowd with a message of solidarity.

After the event CAAS announced that a record was set on February 2, 2019 -- the Syosset nonprofit received two citations and one certificate of recognition for community service. In August of 2017, CAAS received two Nassau County citations for outstanding community service (from the Comptroller at the time, George Maragos). But last weekend marked another pinnacle. Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan presented a citation from the County Legislature to the organizers of Syosset’s fourth annual Chinese New Year Celebration. County Comptroller Jack Schnirman followed by delivering an official certificate marking CAAS and CCS’ community service. Along with the volunteers and parents who served as ushers, photographers and videographers and all the student performers the day became an ultimate example of Syosset pride.

In an interview with the Advance and News-Journal at the event Schnirman said the Comptroller’s office recently completed a demographics analysis of Nassau County. He was attending his second Chinese New Year festival of the day on February 2, coming to Syosset High School directly from a Port Washington event.

“I am proud to be here again on behalf of our entire board, senior schools administration and myself. I know I can speak for everyone here when I say that Syosset/Woodbury is a community that recognizes its diversity and celebrates its inclusiveness, and works in very tangible ways to make that apparent. I have been working in the district for four and a half years and this one’s my third Lunar New Year celebration with you. Even though some school board members have changed in this period the board’s commitment to our inclusivity never has. I am very proud to work with our board and community organizations and be part of this community as we celebrate all of the richness of the many cultural traditions we have in Syosset,” Dr. Rogers said. Joining him and the school board on stage were district central administration, PTA and Council of PTA leadership, representatives of the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center, Syosset Fire Department Board of Commissioners and friends from the Long Island Chinese American Association.

The array of colors and costumes for Syosset’s Lunar New Year celebration was matched only by students’ enthusiasm on stage and precision while playing musical instruments, dancing, or performing the Wushu martial arts with great athleticism. According to Cindy Lin, the many elected officials who attended the February 2 event asked CAAS and Syosset High’s CCS if they could attend, unsolicited.

“School, educating families and celebrating cultural pride are our main focus. Each of our 10 schools provided an act; we did not bring in any outside performers this year. No need to hire

“What we found is that Nassau County is getting so much more diverse, so incredibly quickly, in particular with the rise in Asian American population over the last period of years -- it has gone up over 40%. What that means for us is that it is important for us to be welcoming as a county and inclusive as county government, to make sure we deliver services the right way and to the people now living here. Celebrations such as today’s are very important as we meet and interact with residents,” Schnirman said.

The County Comptroller added a thought on school environments and the base of community events and activities the local districts provide. “Because we are seeing such growth population-wise

February 8, 2019

Honeymoon in Paradise: Anse Chastanet in Saint Lucia

BY DAVE E. LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA

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When we thought about our ideal honeymoon, all we knew is that after extensive planning for our DIY destination wedding in New Orleans, we (1) wanted to be on a tropical beach with beautiful scenery and spectacular lodging in which we wouldn’t typically indulge, where we could decompress and just be together, and (2) didn’t want to do much planning. We had heard that Saint Lucia had some of the most unusual scenery of the Caribbean Islands (mountains, jungle, volcanoes), and that if we were going there, we had to stay at Anse Chastanet. We didn’t know it when we boarded the plane in New Orleans, but we were on our way to a honeymoon that would truly redefine our notions of a romantic luxury beach vacation.

A slow, adrenaline-pumping car ride up two miles of rocky terrain brings us to Anse Chastanet and its even more exclusive sister resort, Jade Mountain, nestled at the westernmost point of the island of Saint Lucia. The first thing we notice from the top of the mountain is the breathtaking view from every angle: the grand Pitons to our left, the Caribbean straight ahead, and lush jungle to our right. We find ourselves in a World Heritage Site anchored by the twin peaks and the resort’s two bays which are part of a designated marine reserve protecting miles of coral reefs. Both of these ultra-luxury eco-resorts are the creations of a young Nick Troubetzkoy, who straight out of architecture school discovered 600 acres of virgin jungle and had a vision for a resort designed to honor the boundless nature surrounding it.

Anse Chastanet (below) and Jade Mountain (above) are designed to be at one with Saint Lucia’s nature © Dave E Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.com

The entire resort is seamlessly built into the oceanside mountain. The architecture highlights the views, camouflages walls, and celebrates natural touches of luxury like the soaring peaked ceilings in each room, the iridescent recycled glass tiles in each private pool of Jade’s residences, and the koi ponds dotting the layout of Jade’s open courtyard. There is no all-encompassing “roof” to the resort. The refrain we heard from a few of the staff there seemed to perfectly characterize Troubetzkoy’s vision: “Above Anse Chastanet is Jade Mountain, and above Jade is the sky.”

We will remember the details of our honeymoon at Anse Chastanet forever — falling asleep and waking up to the lulling lap

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of the ocean and peaceful chirps of the birds, our only visible and audible neighbors; epic buffet breakfasts overlooking the blue ocean horizon; red snapper and coconut ceviche lunch on the adjacent Anse Mamin beach, and the most flavorful jerk chicken we’ve ever had. During daylight hours we mountain-biked through the jungle on the property, snorkeled around the reef whenever we felt like it, had delicious tropical cocktails on both beaches (we recommend the St. Lucian Banana Daiquiri), and got amazing massages at the resort’s Kai Belté Spa. In the evenings we sipped champagne on our wrap-around terrace before strolling down to dinner, which one night featured a private, five-course Lionfish dinner served to us under a candlelit canopy on the sand (more on that later)! We couldn’t have dreamed for a more ideal honeymoon.

The rooms at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain are masterfully designed to avoid two things: (1) artificial air conditioning and (2) the traditionally conceived concept of a roof, or more generally of an enclosed space. Each has its own unique features: one room at Anse Chastanet has a swing and a jungle tree running through it to the sky; one suite at Jade, named best room in the world by Condé Nast in 2016, is around 2000 square feet and features a lit mini-stairway to the bath area, a jacuzzi for exactly two people, and a freshwater infinity pool made of one-of-akind, hand-made iridescent recycled glass tiles, that overlooks the ocean and the Pitons (there are 3 Galaxy Sanctuaries with similar features at Jade Mountain).

The private infinity pools in Jade’s rooms range from 450 to over 900 square feet, with a

private walkway leading up to the room (your privacy begins well outside your door). Jade’s rooms all come with a personal butler service of Major Domos trained by the British Guild of Butlers. While Jade Mountain reserves exclusive access to guests with rooms on this part of the resort, we were treated to a visit one afternoon.

There is, of course, no such thing as a room with a bad view at either luxury resort. Some rooms at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain have the fourth wall missing entirely, while others

have wooden louvre walls that open to balconies or patios. There is also the The Piton Pool Suite, tucked away in a private hillside setting, and the Beach House, a stand-alone house with a 1600 square foot patio, secluded amidst its own landscaped grounds with a private gated entrance from the beach (this house is fully air conditioned).

There are no TVs, radios, or telephones in the rooms, “so that the outside world cannot intrude”. All of the rooms have original art on the walls created by artists who were invited to stay in the

room while they made the artwork inspired by the space itself.

Without hyperbole, “Passion Flower” at Anse Chastanet is the most spectacular “room” we have ever stayed in. Calling any suite at Anse Chastanet a “room” is misleading for so many reasons; they would be more accurately described as exquisitely crafted sanctuaries integrated into the mountain, magically extending each space for miles. Passion Flower is a particularly spectacular suite because of its prized location at the top of Anse Chastanet, offering a panorama view of the Pitons to the left and the expansive Caribbean sweeping across the center and to the right. With multiple seating areas across the wrap-around terrace, this 900ish square-foot space is one of those that lacks a fourth wall, instead letting the room open up to the views and fresh air. Sliding mahogany doors of wooden jalousie louver (slat) windows allow great cross ventilation and let you move the “walls” to enable any palatial configuration you desire, while still keeping the light out in the early morning. The ceiling fan above the bed keeps the temperature perfect while you sleep. The long, warmly-lit bathroom with Matisse-like blue figures painted on the white wall, features a double vanity and an open-floor shower the size of a New York City bedroom.

There are so many thoughtful touches in the room that make our stay even more special, from the homemade banana bread and glasses of St. Lucian rum left on our dresser to accompany the fresh lime juice waiting for us in our mini fridge, to the amazing scent of the incense (or mosquito repellent coil) to which we would return each night after dinner, to the turn-down service while we were out that left a card on our bed with a new fun fact about St. Lucia each night.

The food at Anse Chastanet is an incredible (delectable) surprise. We travel by food, letting interesting culinary experiences and unique tastes influence much of how we move through the world. The chefs at Anse are on an entirely different level, each meal a culinary sensation more impressive than the last. Part of this must be due to the Emerald Estate farm where the resort grows its own organic produce, and to the talent and creativity of an all-star culinary team.

Breakfast is served in the gorgeous mountaintop veranda nestled within the treetops of the jungle below. In keeping with the Anse way, there are no walls in any of the dining areas, so you are always surrounded by nature–they even have cute little whale squirt guns to shoo off the birds who visit your breakfast table, though they too are more of a treat than a nuisance. You can opt for the buffet or choose from an impressive menu that will please the health-conscious and the vacationing glutton alike (we tend more towards the latter on this trip). The breakfast buffet alone could satisfy most: cereal bar with home-made granola and all the fixings, English muffins and other fresh baked goods with a selection of lox, ham, various cheeses, homemade jams, seasonal fruits, a fresh juice bar, coffee, tea, and on special occasions hot cocoa from their own estate cacao beans. You can pair the buffet with made-to-order eggs, benedicts, or any number of brunch items from the menu.

For lunch you’d be hard-pressed to do better than a fresh burger cooked right behind you (on the large clay coal pot leftover from Anse Mamin Plantation) while you enjoy an island cocktail with your feet in the sand at Anse Mamin, the smaller

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beach just next to Anse Chastanet with a castaway island vibe. Take the quick complimentary boat ride or five-minute walk to Anse Mamin for jungle to one side and water on the other.

The excellent Jungle Grill and Bar will keep you content all day with several variations of loaded burgers and one of the best ceviches we’ve ever had. Full disclosure: we will try ceviche whenever it’s on a menu and its preparation is often how we rate restaurants (and of course had it at our own wedding). This Signature Coconut Ceviche was out of this world: red snapper with flavors of coconut, lime, chili, and lemongrass served in a coconut bowl with fresh baked plantain chips. Laini doesn’t like to share ceviche, but this bowl had so much fish in it she didn’t even get too anxious when Dave tried to steal it for a few minutes. The Caribbean Slaw with Jerk Chicken is another favorite–the chicken has a slight tandoori flavor to it, which we love. The Green Fig and Saltfish Burger (a popular local dishturned-burger) is huge and all it’s cracked up to be. We also heard great things about the Jungle Beef Burger, so we’ll have to come back to try that next time. You can enjoy your lunch from your oceanside chaise, picnic benches under some shade, or bistro tables.

Our delicious lunch served at Anse Mamin Beach: ‘Green Fig and Saltfish’ burger and the signature Coconut Ceviche with Red Snapper ©Dave E Leiberman/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Each dinner we have is more spectacular than the last so it’s honestly hard to recommend one over another. Apsara is the ocean-front Indian fusion restaurant with romantic warm lighting and incredibly inventive dishes. We eat here twice during our four nights, and we have many great martinis and other cocktails here. It seems like everything they make just tastes better than anywhere else we’ve tried it before. Their fire roasted lamb chops, king prawns, and chicken tikka are unbelievable. The catch of the day marinated in ginger and chili served with pumpkin and mint crush and yogurt sauce is particularly interesting and delicious. The Sticky Toffee Pudding with

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cashew ice cream and caramel popcorn is so rich and flavorful it’s now become the standard off which we measure other desserts. Just thinking about Apsara’s menu makes us want to return to Anse Chastanet immediately.

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH

“Stranger Than Fiction” is a fantasy comedy-drama film that came out in 2006 and was directed by Marc Forster. The film stars Will Ferrell, Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Kristin Chenoweth, Linda Hunt and more.

The main plot follows Harold Crick, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent who begins hearing a voice narrating his life as it happens.

It seems like it is the text of a novel in which it is stated that Harold will soon die. He frantically seeks to somehow prevent the ending.

Harold Crick lives his life by his wristwatch. He wakes up at the same time every day and basically does the same thing at the same time. Every day Harold runs at the same pace and the same time to his bus stop, barely getting there on time. He always carries a green apple in his mouth.

In the office, whenever one of Harold’s co-workers has a tough math problem, they ask him and he answers right away. He is a whiz at math.

He is assigned to audit an intentionally tax-delinquent Ana Pascal who is the owner of a bakery. She went to

Harvard Law School and during the late night study groups with her friends she would bake for them so they wouldn’t get hungry.

That’s when she realized that her passion in life was baking, not the law, so she dropped out of school and opened up a bakery.

Harold likes Ana. On the same day that he begins the audit, Harold starts hearing the voice of a woman narrating the events in his life but he is unable to communicate with it.

Harold’s watch stops working and he resets it using the time given by a bystander. The voice narrates, “Little did he know that this simple, seemingly innocuous act would result in his imminent death.” “Little did he know” becomes a prevalent theme in this particular movie.

Worried by this prediction, Harold consults a therapist who is concerned about the fact that Harold hears voices. The therapist suggests that Harold visit an expert in literature because if there really is a narrator, the lit expert might be able to help him. (wikipedia.org)

Harold visits Jules Hilbert, a literature professor, and tells him his whole story. Jules asks Harold several questions including what is your favorite

word? Harold replies that it is “integer.”

They continue talking and when Jules recognizes aspects of a literary work in Harold’s story, he encourages Harold to identify the author, first by determining if the work is a comedy or tragedy.

As Harold audits Ana, the two fall for each other, but when Harold refuses to accept cookies that Ana made for him because they could be viewed as a bribe, which is definitely against the IRS rules, Ana tells him to leave, prompting Harold to believe that the story is a tragedy.

On the advice of Jules, Harold spends the next day at home trying to control his destiny by staying home and doing nothing, but his apartment is partially demolished by a wrecking crew that mistook the building for an abandoned one.

“Oops,” the foreman says as he looks down at his clipboard and his written instructions. “What address is this?” as he realizes his mistake.

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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

One Year Left to Jump Through the Restricted Claim Loophole

BY TOM MARGENAU

Anyone turning 66 this year who has a spouse already collecting Social Security or who is potentially eligible for benefits should consider jumping through the loophole that slams shut in 2020. Or to be more precise, the loophole that closes for anyone turning 66 in January 2020 or later.

What’s the loophole? It’s the rule that allows 66-year-old retirees to collect spousal benefits on a husband’s or wife’s Social Security record while letting their own benefit continue to grow until age 70, at which point they get a 32 percent bonus added to their monthly retirement checks.

Some may wonder: Why is this considered a loophole and why is it closing? Normal Social Security rules do not allow a retiree to get spousal benefits if his or her own rate is higher. After all, benefits to a spouse are classified as dependent benefits. In other words, you generally don’t get such benefits unless you were financially dependent on your spouse. Obviously, someone who worked and earned his or her own retirement benefit that is higher than any spousal rate that might be due should not be considered “dependent” on the other spouse.

But a fluke in the language written into some amendments to a Social Security law that passed in the 1990s opened up that loophole and allowed millions of generally well-to-do retirees to “game the system” and collect dependent spousal benefits between age 66 and 70 before switching to 132 percent of their own. A couple years ago, Congress finally recognized their mistake. But instead of sealing up the loophole immediately, they established the January 2020 closing date.

So again, if you are 66 before then, you might want to consider filing a restricted claim. Filing a what? -- you may ask. Well, that calls for some more explanation.

Social Security rules have always included a “deemed application” policy. In other words, when you file for one kind of Social Security benefit, you are deemed to be filing for any and all other benefits you might be due. So that is why you normally cannot file for spousal benefits without filing for your own retirement benefits at the same time.

But what that 1990s loophole in the law did was to allow someone who was 66 or older to ignore that deemed filing rule. It allowed retirees to “restrict the scope of their Social Security application to spousal benefits only.” In other words, you could file for spousal benefits now and delay taking your own benefits until later. I’ve been calling that procedure the “file and restrict” method.

But again, that law is changing for people turning 66 beginning in January 2020. Today’s questions come from people turning 66 before then who are lucky enough to use the loophole.

Q: I will turn 66 on Jan. 1, 2020. My wife is 64 and started taking her Social Security at age 62. Based on everything I’ve read, I guess I’m out

of luck and can’t file for husband’s benefits on her record while delaying my own until 70. Am I right? Did I miss the deadline by a day?

A: You are one lucky dude! You actually made the deadline by a day. And here is why. I’ve discussed in this column before the strange little quirk in the law that says you legally attain your age on the day before your actual birthday. That normally means nothing. For example, I will be 70 on June 22 of this year. But I legally turn 70 on June 21. That’s no big deal to me and to most other people.

But it’s a huge deal, from a Social Security perspective, if you were born on the 1st day of the month. You technically turn your age in the prior month, so you usually can get one extra Social Security check for that month.

And in your case, it’s even a much bigger deal because you legally reach age 66 on Dec. 31, 2019. So that means the file and restrict loophole is still open to you. So in December of this year, you can file for husband’s benefits on your wife’s record and at 70, switch to 132 percent of your own retirement.

Q: I am still working full time and will be 66 in October of this year. My wife is 60 years old. She plans to retire when she is 62 and start her Social Security then. That will be in April 2021. If I understand the file and restrict rules correctly, that is too late for me to use that maximizing strategy because it is after the January 2020 deadline. Am I right?

A: No, you’re wrong. Remember, I said the loophole closes for people turning 66 in January 2020 or later. But you turn 66 before then. So even though your wife will not file for benefits until April 2021, because you will be 66 this year, you can still employ that loophole. You could wait until then and file for spousal benefits on her record and save your own retirement benefits until 70.

But you’ve got to ask yourself if you really want to do that. You could simply file for your own retirement benefits in October when you turn 66 and just forget about any spousal benefits. You would be throwing away many tens of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits if you wait until April 2021. You should run the numbers, consider the tax implications, and then decide what to do.

Q: I just turned 69. I was planning to delay taking my Social Security until age 70. But I just did the math, and I think I will be ahead to start my benefits now. Do you think that’s a good idea? By the way, my wife is 66 and still working and she is also thinking of waiting until 70 to file for her Social Security.

A: I’m not a financial advisor. So I really can’t tell you what to do. But I can give you some Social Security food for thought. If your math says that starting your benefits now is attractive, why not consider filing now and taking the maximum six months of retroactive benefits. That big back paycheck you’d get could be even more attractive. But whichever way you go, then your wife could do the

“file and restrict” thing and take spousal benefits on your record now while letting her own benefits grow until age 70. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

To find out more about Tom Margenau and to read past columns and see features from other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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Another highlight is the five-course lionfish dinner prepared for us by the Apsara chef as a private oceanside dinner with feet in the sand surrounded by lanterns and a romantic white canopy. An invasive species common in the Caribbean, Anse uses this lionfish dinner as a brilliant way to “eat them to beat them.” It would take way too many pages to properly describe each creative course, but suffice it to say each dish is something we have never seen before and we are amazed by how many tastes the chef is able to incorporate into dishes that work so well together. The final course (before a reprise of the sticky toffee pudding, of course) features a pork belly skewer topped with baked lionfish filet, with Malabar spinach purée and a side of lionfish egg sushi, just to give you a sense.

In addition to the special dinners all guests are able to book (such as the lionfish menu, private oceanside dinner, sunset celebration, and private dinner at Anse Mamin), there are also weekly culinary events including Monday Gourmet Dinner and Wine pairing, an Emerald Estate Cacao Plantation Tour and Chocolate Tasting, Tandoori Cooking Class, Chocolate and Wine tasting, and the Sunday Saint Lucian Rum Mixology class.

The service throughout the meals and overall hospitality at Anse Chastanet are exceptional. We feel we get to know each server, who always refers to us by name, and everyone is exceedingly helpful with everything from choosing dishes to arranging activities.

Of the many activities and “extras” available, we experience their snorkeling, mountain biking in the Anse Mamin jungle, and a couples’ spa treatment at Kai Belté.

Snorkeling on the side of the main beach area is very rewarding. Sign out the complimentary equipment at Scuba Center and with such clear water you’ll immediately find tons of tropical fish even close to the shore. We even see a little octopus! A first for us. A complimentary boat takes guests to other snorkel and dive spots for those who want to go out a bit further. While we are not divers, Anse Chastanet is known for their world-class diving, as

the entire region surrounding the resort’s waters is an award winning marine reserve (SMMA) which has protected St. Lucia’s spectacular coral reefs since 1995. Beginning just 10 yards from the water’s edge, the Anse Chastanet reef is home to over 150 different species of fish. Scuba St. Lucia, the resort’s PADI 5 Star Dive Operations and DAN (Divers Alert Network) partnership facility offers both beach and boat instructor-led dives, night diving, scuba courses, and dive packages. Their state of the art compressor and filtration system is the first and only of its kind on the island, so if you’re a diver, Anse Chastanet is the place you want to be.

As land creatures, we opt for the mountain bike jungle tour rather than the dive experience. The mountain bikes let us explore more of the beautiful jungle grounds of Anse Chastanet that would have been a shame to miss, and our friendly guide leads us around the eight miles of exclusive trails and teaches us about the many different species of plants, trees, and fruits that grow in the area. We ride top-of-the-line Cannondale F800 mountain bikes, and even though it is a little scary to bike over tree roots and rocks, between our guide and the stability of the bikes, we never feel in danger.

Our “Romance Ritual” massage begins with an incredible chocolate platter from Anse Chastanet’s very own Emerald Estate Farms, followed by an aromatherapy foot soak, dry body brush to remove dead skin, and a candle-lit 60-minute couple’s massage. The spa facility sits next to Apsara by the shore so we are able to let our relaxing treatment continue to soak in on the oceanside lounge chairs afterwards.

We are faced with a difficult decision to make on our last full day at Anse Chastanet: whether to venture over to explore the closest town of Soufriere, known as the heart and soul of St. Lucia, or to lie on the beach at the resort and enjoy cocktails and another delicious grilled lunch. We are fortunate to have had four nights at Anse Chastanet, and having taken a tour the day before to the Soufriere Saint Vincent Volcano, and nearby Diamond Falls Botanical Garden and Mineral

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strong acting and its unusual story line.

vacation from work and develops his friendship with his co-worker Dave. He also fulfills his dream of learning to play the guitar. He saw several electric guitars in a music store and one really grabbed his attention – a light blue Fender Stratocaster – and he gets it. He also starts to date Ana.

Harold reassesses his story as a comedy. When he goes back to Jules with this revelation, Harold inadvertently identifies the voice in his head from a TV interview as author Karen Eiffel (yes “Eiffel” as in the Eiffel Tower), who is an award-winning author. “Death and Taxes” is to be her masterpiece.

Harold just happens to overhear the interview on the TV. Jules, an admirer of Karen’s work, reveals that all of her books feature the main character’s tragic death.

Jules says that Karen Eiffel is his favorite author and that he has read all of her books. He has even written letters to her care of her publisher which she has been reading (we find out later).

The story goes on but I won’t tell what the ending is. I will leave that as a mystery.

The movie, which was shot on location in Chicago, has been credited for its

Dustin Hoffman plays the character of Professor Jules Hilbert and as always he brings his character to life. Who can ever forget Dustin Hoffman in “Tootsie,” in “Rain Man,” in “Kramer vs. Kramer,” in “Meet the Fockers” and of course, the 1967 movie, “The Graduate”?

“The Graduate” was his breakout role and he was 30 years old at the time. He plays opposite Anne Bancroft. Katharine Ross also stars in the film.

Dustin Hoffman earned Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) and “Rain Man” (1988). Hoffman was born in Los Angeles and is 81 years old now.

The character of Karen Eiffel is played by the British-born Emma Thompson, who is an Emmy, BAFTA and two-time Academy Award winning actress. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for “Howard’s End” in 1993 and for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay for “Sense and Sensibility” in 1996.

The movie, “Sense and Sensibility,” was based on the novel by Jane Austen that was published in 1811. At the time it was published anonymously.

In June 2018 Queen Elizabeth II named Emma Thompson a Dame for

her service to drama. Emma Thompson is 59.

In her unique way, Emma Thompson does a good job portraying Karen Eiffel as the eccentric, self-absorbed, neurotic writer that she is.

Karen Eiffel is suffering from a bad case of writer’s block and is trying to work out in her mind various possible endings to her latest book which she of course hopes will be her best book yet.

Karen keeps considering different options. Her publisher is calling often to see if she has finished her manuscript and both these phone calls and this deadline are unnerving her.

Karen knows that you really can’t snap a writer out of their writer’s block but she sure wish she could. Emma Thompson gives the character of Karen Eiffel a certain interesting dimension.

Emma Thompson was born into a theatrical family. Her father was a television and stage actor, and during Thompson’s childhood served as the narrator for a much-loved children’s TV series called “The Magic Roundabout” and her mother was a Scottish actress.

Still, I think that she must have taken lessons on how to concentrate because on the “Big Screen” she always seems so focused. She is known for her “Nanny McPhee” performances in 2005 and 2010.

The movies were based on the “Nurse Matilda” books by the British children’s author Christianna Brand that were published between 1964 - 1974. Emma Thompson actually wrote the movies’ scripts which are family comedy fantasy movies.

The basic plot: In Victorian England in the 1860s, widowed undertaker Cedric Brown has seven unruly children. He is clumsy and loves his children but since the death of his wife he has spent little time with them and he cannot handle them.

The children have had a series of nannies, and one by one each nanny leaves because of the children’s bad behavior. The Brown children are “exceedingly naughty” and frighten off many very capable governesses in some very creative ways.

They also like giving their cook, Mrs. Blatherwick, a hard time. Besides their father, the only one the children will ever listen to is Evangeline, the family’s kind and patient scullery maid.

One day, Cedric comes across several different references for a “Nanny McPhee” throughout the home. That same night during a storm, the children cause havoc in the kitchen at the same time Cedric sees a shadow behind the door and opens it to reveal a scary-looking woman. She tells Cedric that she is Nanny McPhee and is a “government nanny.”

the family’s lives. But first she rather mysteriously tells the Brown children, “There is something you should understand about the way I work. When you need me but do not want me, then I must stay. When you want me but no longer need me, then I have to go.”

What is the end of the story? That indeed is the question all along.

When I asked several friends which movies do they remember Will Ferrell being in, most of them say the “Elf” the movie which came out in 2003.

Will Ferrell rose to fame on TV’s “Saturday Night Live” doing various impersonations. He then starred in a string of big-screen comedies, including “Old School” and “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.”

In “Elf,” Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, a regular-sized man who was raised as an elf by Santa Claus who is played by Edward Asner. When the news is finally broken to Buddy that he’s not a real elf, he decides to head back to his place of birth, New York City, in search of his biological family. (rottentomatoes.com)

For years this comedian was a funny guy – and he still is – but he had to tone down the comedy for “Stranger Than Fiction” but he did it well. He was born John William Ferrell in Irvine, Calif., and is 51 years old.

Watching “Stranger Than Fiction” now and seeing all of the cars and old telephone handsets is pretty amusing in and of itself. Those things look so old-fashioned. So do the pay phones on the city’s streets and the banks of pay phones underground in the subway halls. A lot has changed technology-wise in the past 12 years.

“Stranger Than Fiction” is offbeat, subtle and corny at times – and Will Ferrell does retain his comedic touch when it is appropriate in the movie. I don’t usually go for fantasy movies but this one is a keeper.

Over time, with discipline and a little magic, Nanny McPhee transforms

Schools and Education

How to make applying to college less stressful

Applying to colleges is exciting for many high school students. But that excitement is sometimes tempered by anxiety. The college application process can affect students’ lives for years to come, so it’s understandable why some teenagers might feel stressed as they apply to college.

The National Center for Educational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in the United States enroll in college the fall after graduating from high school. Many students begin applying to college before entering their senior year of high school. Students can employ various strategies to make applying to college less stressful.

Create an inventory of student experiences and awards

When completing their college applications, students submit a variety of materials. In addition to students’ track records in the classroom, schools will be interested in kids’ extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work, and even things they do during their free time.

Parents and students can work together to develop a master list that includes information about what students have accomplished during high school. These may include involvement in certain clubs, participation in sports teams, advanced ranking in scouting programs, or even a list of books read. Having this document handy will make it that much simpler to fill out college applications.

Investigate the Common Application

The Common Application began as a niche program for select private liberal arts colleges, but now has grown into an organization that services more

than 750 schools. The organization enables students to create an account and complete one basic form that will be accepted by all institutions who are members. The CA helps students streamline the college application process and reduce redundancy. An alert system also helps applicants manage application deadlines.

Avoid applying everywhere

Some students think that applying to dozens of schools will improve their chances of being admitted. However, applicants may be wasting their time applying to schools they have no intention of attending, and that only adds to the stress of meeting deadlines. Narrow down the possibilities to a handful of favorite schools and go from there.

Use the resources at your disposal

Students who have access to guidance counselors, mentors, college centers, or even teachers who are willing to help with the application process should use these resources wisely. In addition, iPhone and Android apps can help streamline the college application process.

Consider scholarships concurrently

Some schools automatically consider applicants for scholarships, grants and work-study programs. But that’s not so with every school, so students may have to apply on their own or rely on third parties for scholarships. Fastweb is a leading online resource to find scholarships to pay for school.

Advance preparation can make the college application process a lot less stressful for students and their parents.

How to advocate for children at school

Schools are an important cornerstone of children’s development, both academically and socially. And whether students are part of the general education curriculum or requires accommodations for physical or developmental challenges, their parents are their staunchest advocates for their success in the classroom.

Parents can represent their children in the educational climate more effectively if they understand how schools operate. As with any official government or municipal organization, there are policies and regulations in place. Parents who can navigate effectively will have the greater chance of having their voices heard.

• Develop a positive image in the school. Parents can ingratiate themselves to school personnel in various ways. This includes participation in parent-teacher organizations, volunteering for school-led activities and taking time to get to know all staff, including office secretaries, paraprofessionals and student teachers. Consider chairing an activity, like Box Tops for education collection or a scouting troop. Being a positive presence on campus will set the tone for how others view you.

• Educate yourself on policies. Read up on the issues you support. If your child has a particular learning disability, research it and the tools that have helped other students in similar situ-

ations achieve success. Attend workshops and investigate what your school district offers by way of individualized education modifications so you can present a well-researched argument. In addition, if necessary, learn about children’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

• Stay organized. Keep a folder of test scores, homework assignments, report cards, and other pertinent documents in one place so you can document and track your child’s progress and performance.

• Be positive, calm and firm. The advocacy organization Understood says parents can learn strategies and phrases to redirect conversations and defuse tense situations. Parents are an equal member of the education team. Be receptive to staff ideas, but don’t feel pressured to agree with them all.

• Communicate regularly. The notion that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is largely true. Speak with teachers, therapists and the principal as necessary to ensure that lines of communication are kept open at all times. Continue to do so with tact and decorum. Remember to follow hierarchy protocol, first speaking with a teacher directly instead of going straight to an administrator.

Parents are their children’s first and most avid advocates. They can help ensure students get the education they deserve.

The Winston Preparatory School (WPS) has opened its doors in Dix Hills to Winston Prep Long Island, its fifth campus, this past September. WPS is excited to bring the same essence and methods to the Long Island community that have been successfully applied to each of its campuses in Manhattan and the tri state area.

Winston Prep is a highly individualized and responsive setting for students in grades 3 through 12 with specific learning differences, such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders, and executive functioning difficulties (i.e. ADHD).

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Its unique model of education for the individual provides intense skill remediation while encouraging student to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and selfadvocacy. Key to the development of each student is

the focus on assessmentbased remediation, the daily one-to-one Focus Program, a skill-based curriculum, small homogenous class groupings, an expert faculty, an emphasis on social -emotional development, and a supportive community

The opening of Winston Prep Long Island marks the logical next step for an organization that has experienced consistent growth over the years. WPS now reaches eight times the number of lives it did just two decades ago and continues to replicate its model in order to meaningfully impact the field.

Winston Prep Long Island is currently accepting applications. For more information,or to sign up for an open house,contact Karen Preston, WPSLI Admissions Director at liadmissions @winstonprep.edu, or visit www.winstonprep.edu.

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More than 70% of the nation’s 50,000-plus court reporters work outside the court.

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With a highly specialized skill set, graduates have a variety of careeroptions.

Demand for court reporters continues to increase. This career has risen to the surface as a standout option for those interested in meaningful work with healthy compensation.

Who makes a good Court Reporter? It could be you.

Successful Court Reporters are individuals who can work independently; or have an interest in the legal system; or gamers with excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination; or grammar geeks and those with an aptitude for learning new languages; or strong writers and spellers.

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Baths, we just crave more beach time and opt for lavishing in leisure.

Anse Chastanet is the perfect place to treat yourself to a honeymoon paradise, even if you didn’t just get married. Our main advice once you’ve made the smart decision to visit: stay one night more than you think!

Complimentary Offerings at Anse Chastanet: Anse Chastanet beach with beach chairs and beach towels; non-motorized water sports including snorkel gear, windsurfers, sit on top kayaks, Sunfish sailing, Paddle boarding; tennis (and equipment); tennis clinic (Monday and Wednesday from 9.00 – 9.30 a.m.); resort shuttle boat, Jungle Express to beach at Anse Mamin daily for Jungle Beach Bar & Grill, beach activities, jogging and hiking; select guided walks and hikes on 600 acre estate with Meno; yoga daily; Paddle board yoga demonstration in the Anse Chastanet bay (Tuesdays); Creole History Class in the Beach Bar (Friday); daily live entertainment;

use of library with WiFi internet connection and guest computer; Manager’s Cocktail Reception (Tuesdays); underwater slideshow at the Scuba center (Tuesdays); history, benefits and uses of Aromatherapy presented by Spa Manager (Tuesdays); Chocolate Sensory Tasting (Tuesdays); Saint Lucian Rum Mixology Class (Sundays); Anse Mamin Plantation Walk with Meno (Monday–Saturday).

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EMPLOYMENT

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AFTER SCHOOL SITTER

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Weekdays 2:30-7:00pm Requires local driving Position entails school pick-up & care for 5 year old boy in Garden City.

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HELP WANTED

NORTH COVE SAILING is hiring sailing instructors. Please email info@northcovesailing.com Captains license reimbursement.

THE LOWELL SCHOOL Immediate Openings Teaching Assistant for 8th grade class. Whitestone 718-352-2156 1:1 para for 11th grade student Flushing 718-445-4222 Salary commensurate with experience. Medical Benefits/Retirement Plan

SITUATION WANTED

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility?

Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970

HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE

Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150

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MARKETPLACE

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

Looking to sell items from your home?

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Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale.

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Estate and Tag Sales Online Auctions Cleanout and Moving Services

Home Staging Services Appraisals

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MARKETPLACE

WANTED TO BUY

LOOKING TO BUY!

Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE

*BROWSE *SHOP

*CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE

CONSIGNMENT SHOP

China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles

Tues-Fri 10-4

Sat 12-4

Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

WANTED! Comic books, toys, video games, Star Wars. 30’s through 90’s. Call 516-313-3237 or email: trustey1@gmail.com

PETS

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?

HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

CLASSIFIEDS

AUTOMOTIVE

***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS

meetings and community events. Good writing skills and a car a must. Newspaper experience preferred.

The government meetings to be covered take place at night. Story deadlines are the next day by noon.

opportunity to learn by working with editors with many

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AUTOS WANTED

AUTO BUYERS! We visit you. Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct+ cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke. 516-VANCARS or 516-297-2277

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENT: Huge, bright 2 BR, 2 Bath Apt $2,070 + Electric, Avail 3/15/19. Gated parking, Laundry Room, Air Conditioning, Dishwasher, Hardwood Floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com Voice or text: 516-524-6965

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

CONDO/CO-OP FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY

THE WYNDHAM

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Duplex. All Amenities. Valet Parking, Health Club, Pool.

Close to town and train station. No Fees. For rent by owner. No Brokers Call: 516-873-0635

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HOMES FOR SALE

GARDEN CITY FOR SALE BY OWNER

Walk to Town!

4155 sf of Living Space

5 Fireplaces

6 BR, 3 Full Bath s, 2 half Baths, EIK, FDR w/fireplace, Formal LR w/fireplace, Office, Large Den w/gas fireplace, Master Suite w/fireplace, 1st floor Laundry Room / Mud Room, Finished Basement w/storage, Detached 2 Car Garage w/ Storage above. Extra long oversized driveway w/plenty of parking. Perennial Garden.

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CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

SEBASTIAN FLORIDA (East Coast)

Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from $114,900. 772-581-0080; www. beach-cove.com

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EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED

INTERNET as low as $14.95/ month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623.

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LADIES & GENTLEMEN

RELAX & ENJOY

Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

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ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

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HOUSE CLEANING:

Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma 516-690-3550

STRONG ARM CLEANING:

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Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

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OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed / insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

DENTAL Insurance

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section.

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• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info.

• Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words.

• Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

If you haven’t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https://www.chewy.com/rp/5941

Flea Market and Jewelry Sale

Saturday, Feb. 16th

The next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry sale will be on Saturday, February 16th from 10am-2pm at St. John’s Church in Huntington

Please note this is a different location. The church is on the corner of 25A and Prospect Place, one block east of Woodbury Road. Donations will be accepted on Friday, February 15th from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the church. You can bring them to the ramp on Prospect Place. Once again we are going to have raffle baskets and silent auction items. As a reminder, we are no longer able to accept books, used clothing, used toys, large pictures or frames as they don’t sell. We can accept new clothing with tags and new toys. Jewelry of any kind is a big seller for us.

All proceeds go to the Special Needs Animal Fund at Last Hope.

For more information contact JoAnna Scheps at joannascheps@aol.com

Cat Volunteer Orientation Sunday, February 10th

Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. There are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/cat volunteer orientation being held Sunday, February 10th at 3:00 PM. All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be.

Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month with exceptions for holidays. The next orientation dates are:

* Sunday, March 10th, 3PM

* Sunday, April 14th, 3PM

Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates.

Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534. You can download it here. Mention if you’re planning to attend the orientation. We look forward to having you on our team

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2006-8 TRUST, Plaintiff Against SETH OTT, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 30, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on February 19, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 4 Rodeo Circle, Syosset, NY 11791. Sec 25 Block C01 Lot 1080. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Nassau County, State of New York in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $2,279,816.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 9687/09.

Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee SPSNY296 Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). SYO 4240 4X 01/18,25,02/01,08

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DBA, CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff Against DONALD H. GABIS, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated August 21, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on February

19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Westerly side of Humphrey Drive, distant 200 feet Southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Humphrey Drive and the Southerly side of Edward Drive; being a plot 50 feet by 193.77 feet by 50.12 feet by 190.35 feet. Section: 15 Block: E Lots: 14 and 15

Said premises known as 15 HUMPHREY DRIVE, SYOSSET, NY

Approximate amount of lien $378,945.94 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 002012/2014.

CHARLES CASOLARO, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 99 Powerhouse Road, First Floor, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

File# 7254.8525

SYO 4242

4X 01/18,25,02/01,08

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF ROMEL ENTERPRISES LLC

Arts of org filed SSNY 1/9/2019. Office Nassau County SSNY designated agent if LLC upon whom process may be served and mail to: 1 Andera Court, Syosset, NY 11791. General purpose.

SYO 4244

6X 01/25, 02/01,08,15,22, 03/01

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX

LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or

assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:

https://www.nassaucountyny.

gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY

TREASURER

Mineola, New York

TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.

The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk.

The rate of interest and penalty at

which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New York

SYO 4245

2X 02/01,08

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

County Of Nassau U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against EUI K. CHUNG, A/K/A EUI CHUNG, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 19, 2018.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 12th day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 11 Lincrest Street, Syosset, N.Y. 11791.

(Section: 12., Block: 367, Lot: 13).

Approximate amount of lien $ 476,978.15 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 602081-18.

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

*For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call 800-280-2832*

SYO 4249

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

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

County Of Nassau

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200710, Plaintiff, AGAINST DARYL DWORKIN, JACQUELINE DWORKIN, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 9, 2017.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 12, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 494 Berry Hill Road, Oyster Bay Cove, NY 11791.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town and Village of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 25, Block C-1 and Lot 1040.

Approximate amount of judgment $1,657,435.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #5753/11.

Brian Davis, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff40 Marcus Drive Suite 200 Melville, NY 11747

SYO 4250 4X 02/08,15,22,03/01

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against DAVID GELBARD A/K/A DAVID J. GELBARD; ANNABELLA GELBARD, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 26, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar

LEGAL NOTICES

Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 26th day of February, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 5 Carol Lane, Upper Brookville, N.Y. 11545. (Section: 18. Block: A, Lot: 980).

Approximate amount of lien $ 811,278.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 008014-12.

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

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff(s), Against JONATHON LEIGH, JAMIE LEIGH, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 7/18/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 2/26/2019 at 11:30 am, premises known as 6 Chemung Place, Jericho, NY 11753, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 11 Block 472 Lot 0005 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $535,908.30 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 872-14.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to

a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagees attorney. Index No.: 872-14

Gerald Chiariello, Esq., Referee. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504

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Dated: 11/16/2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 19th, 2019, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 14th, 2019 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code.

Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 19th day of February 2019 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by

the Treasurer.

A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:

http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674

A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 14, 2019. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715.

Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased.

The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial

LEGAL NOTICES

Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12

U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership.

The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed.

The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien.

The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to

such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale.

Furthermore, as to the bidding,

1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates.

2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.

3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid.

4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited.

Dated: January 18, 2019

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER

Mineola, New York

Committee selects firm for environmental testing

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extensive environmental consulting and engineering experience, including assessment, investigation, monitoring, remediation, and permitting work on National Priority List (NPL) sites, naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) or radioactive materials (NORM and TENORM) sites, RCRA Closure sites, NYS Inactive Hazardous Waste sites, NYS Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) sites, New York City Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) sites, RCRA & sanitary (solid waste) landfills, and large former industrial brownfield properties (manufacturing, steel mills, and chemical production plants, etc.).

Supervisor Saladino added,

“Independent testing will be conducted with unprecedented transparency and all substantive comments must be addressed by the developer. In order for the next steps to occur, independent testing must be funded by the applicant as per their previous offer, which was accepted by the Town of Oyster Bay.  The Town will not consider the project until the public has been given the opportunity to fully review the testing plan and final results.”

The Citizens Advisory Committee has met on four separate occasions, they chose a chairman for the committee, and have selected a technical advisor and environmental testing company.  The applicant has been notified of the progress and the

Committee awaits fulfilment of the funding pledged by the applicant.  All comments on independent testing will be addressed as comments on the DEIS.  Residents who wish to review the current DEIS may visit the Office of the Town Clerk in Oyster Bay, as well as at the Syosset Library and Jericho Library, or log onto www.oysterbaytown.com/ syossetpark to view a digital copy.  Comments can be submitted in writing, may be directed to George Baptista, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Resources, 29 Spring Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or via e-mail at gbaptista@oysterbayny.gov. Comments can also be submitted through the Town’s website.

Syosset Schools celebrate Year of the Pig at Lunar New Year

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with new communities emerging in Nassau County, whether it is from our local governments or our school districts, we need to be ready and to work together, ensuring that everyone is getting what they need. It is THEIR community evolving so this will help to make the County strong and vibrant, economically and culturally, for years to come,” he said.

Schirman noted how the collaborations and Syosset’s performances, costumes as well as food from different cultures contribute substantially to Nassau County. “I have been comptrolling around the coun-

ty and comptrolling different dumplings and noodles today. Syosset’s event is unreal. It has been awesome!” He congratulated the performers and CAAS members on a Happy New Year, Year of the Pig, and joined Syosset’s own homegrown Legislator Lafazan (SHS Class of 2012) in celebrating the event.

“I am both privileged and honored to be here representing the 18th Legislative District on Long Island in our County Legislature. One of my best experiences while serving our community on the Syosset board of education (from 2012 through 2017) was when Syosset became the very first public school district on Long Island

to officially recognize Eid, Diwali and Lunar New Year as official school district holidays. We led the way in Syosset and we know and understand the difference between tolerance and inclusion. Government is at its best when everyone comes together and no one is left behind,” he said.

Legislator Lafazan drew heavy applause from the audience when he punctuated the officials’ comments: “As my colleague County Executive Curran said the Chinese community makes Nassau County so much richer. I am honored to serve you, and I am proud to represent Syosset as we understand that our diversity is our strength!”

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Syosset Real Estate Market Conditions

Median

$775,000

19 Ivy Drive, Jericho

Sold Price: $1,500,000

Date: 11/02/2018

5 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Colonial # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 81x123

Schools: Jericho

MLS# 3055949

Sold Price: $895,000

Date: 10/01/2018

5 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 80x125

Schools: Jericho

Total Taxes: $19,019

MLS# 3051308

144 Split Rock Road, Syosset

Sold Price: $778,000

Date: 01/08/2019

4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Colonial # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 100x192

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $18,115

MLS# 3058272

51 Beatrice Avenue, Syosset

Sold Price: $678,000

Date: 11/19/2018

3 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Ranch # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 61x96

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $12,814

MLS# 3058553

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