Syosset Advance (03/08/19)

Grand larceny at Syosset gym

Nassau County Police arrested of a Queens woman for grand larceny that occurred on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm in Syosset.

According to detectives, the female victim, 56, left a purse at Lifetime Fitness located at 350 Robbins Lane and proceeded to return to her residence.  When the victim arrived home, she realized her purse was on a bench in the woman’s locker room.  The victim returned to Lifetime Fitness and located her purse.  She discovered a credit card, watch and bracelet were missing.

Two fraudulent charges were made on the victim’s credit card at Roosevelt Field Mall.

An investigation led to the arrest of Elizabeth Yadgarova, 21, of Richmond Hill.  The victim’s watch and bracelet were allegedly recovered at the time of her arrest.

Yadgarova was charged with two counts of Grand Larceny 4th Degree, Forgery 2nd Degree and two  counts of Identity Theft 2nd Degree.

GREEN EGGS & HAM Legislator examines car boot program

BY GARY SIMEONE

In Nassau County, if a person has two unpaid parking or red light camera violations on their vehicle, they can find themselves with a boot on their tire. The boot, which is essentially a metal block on the front wheel, can create undue stress and lost wages for anyone who receives the immobilizing device.

Nassau Legislator John Ferretti (Levittown) said that in September 2018, he received a letter from one of his constituents about a boot that was erroneously placed on their vehicle. He has also noticed an uptick in the number of boots on vehicles in his district in the last year.

Ferrerri had requested from the County a list of results detailing the number of boots placed on vehicles since 2018 including those that were placed in error. “I wanted the location and placement of every single boot,” said Ferretti. “Specifically, I wanted to see if Levittown was being targeted.”

In a County budget hearing last October, administrators had spoken about the expansion of the current boot-and -tow program. David Rich, director of the County’s TPVA (Traffic and Parking Violations Agency,) said that the County planned to amp up the program and any problems such as boots placed in error on people’s vehicles were a thing of the past.

“I had questioned him at the time about the program and also requested the list of results to which I never received,” said Ferretti.

In December 2018, the legislator received another complaint from a Levittown resident that their vehicle was erroneously booted at the Hicksville train station. The resident complained that when he called the County for the numeric code to unlock the device they refused to give it to him.

“This guy sat in the cold for three hours until a private company finally came to take the boot off. The County refused to give him the code.”

In early January, Ferretti again inquired about a list of people who were booted and towed, but said that County Executive Laura Curran and Director Rich never acknowledged his receipt. It wasn’t until February 9th, when the legislator sent a follow-up letter threatening to subpoena the information if he did not receive it by March 1st.

“These so-called errors have life-changing consequences for people that receive them. People could end up three hours late to work or even be fired from their jobs as a result of receiving erroneous boots on their cars. The county executive and administration seem to have a history of making these types of errors.”

Children at Faith Nursery School celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 1. See page 15.

Elizabeth Yadgarova

Catholic Daughters to host Military Bridge

The Catholic Daughters of America, St. Ignatius Parish, Hicksville, will be hosting a Military Bridge on Sunday, April 7.

The bridge will take place at Msgr. Tarrant Hall in the St. Ignatius Old School on East Nicolai Street. The hall is handicapped accessible.

It will take place at 1 pm on

Sunday, April 7. Walk-ins are welcome, no experience necessary to play. Everyone will go home with a prize.

Cost: $10 per person. Cake, coffee and tea are included.

For information call Margaret at 516-822-6087.

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Syosset engineer honored for lifetime contributions

The transition from high school to college can be exciting, yet challenging. Please join Jane Swedler, MD, Chief of Adolescent Medicine and Elana Kastner, MD, Faculty Physician, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, for a unique program that addresses health and social issues faced by collegebound young women.

Special Topics include: Adapting to College Life, Campus Safety, Making the Right Choices and more.

Thursday, March 28, 2019

6:45 pm registration

7 pm - 9:30 pm program

NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center

101 Mineola Blvd, (corner of Second Street in Mineola)

Treiber Family Conference Room

Pre-Registration and Reservation required: $25 per person

Light buffet included Register online: www.nyuwinthrop.org/college by Wednesday, March 27, 2019

For more information please call (516) 663-2609

Steven A. Fangmann, president of D&B Engineers and Architects, a leading Long Island-based engineering firm, was recently awarded the Nicholas J. Bartilucci Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his more than four decades of contributions to the engineering industry. The award specifically cites his career fostering water pollution control in Long Island, the state, the nation and the world.

The Nicholas J. Bartilucci Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an active member of the Long Island Chapter of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) who has demonstrated commitment to a career of improving the water quality environment and for providing long-term support of the chapter’s committees, board of directors, seminars or activities while encouraging new professionals to follow in their footsteps throughout the course of their career.

NYWEA was founded in 1929 by professionals in the field of water quality as

a non-profit, educational organization. Association members helped lead the way toward existing state and national clean water programs.

“I share this award with everyone at D&B Engineers and Architects. Working with such a professional team to find strategies and solutions to our clients’ challenges through the years has been rewarding,” said Mr. Fangmann. “I have most enjoyed focusing on projects that have a positive impact on the environment, conserve and reclaim natural resources, and leave a positive, lasting legacy. I am honored to receive the Nicholas J. Bartilucci Lifetime Achievement Award from my peers at NYWEA.”

A recognized industry thought leader, speaker, author and field authority, Mr. Fangmann has been active in the engineering industry profession for over 40 years. In his day-to-day role as president of D&B Engineers and Architects, Mr. Fangmann is responsible for broad level executive leadership of the engineering and architectural firm, including technical competence, quality standards and financial supervision. Mr. Fangmann has implemented many major initiatives with emphasis on excellence and business ethics, and has overseen hundreds of infrastructure projects in the most environmentally acceptable, safe and cost-conscious manner.

A past president of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) Mr. Fangmann was elected to the NYWEA Hall of Fame in 2009. He is an active member of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) as well as the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

Originally from New Hyde Park,  Mr. Fangmann has resided in Syosset since 1986. He and his wife have two children and two grandchildren. He is an ardent supporter of a number of charities including The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind and America’s Vet Dogs.

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This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library

Thursday, March 7 at 2:00PM

Current Topics

Presenter: Professor James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University, retired NYPD detective

This is an open discussion about current topics locally and nationally in the news. This event is free.

Friday, March 8

from 11:00AM to12:00PM

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Presenter: Chef Rob Scott

Make St. Patrick’s Day extra special with these delicious Irish Soda Bread Muffins! They will be ready to take home and bake. Everyone will go home with 10 muffins. Patrons must bring: large bowl, medium-large muffin pan (that holds 12), wooden spoon. All food is supplied. Register online, in person or call 516-921-7161 ext. 210,228 or 240. Fee: $5 per person

Friday, March 8 at 2:00PM

ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING UPDATE

Presenter: Ann-Margaret Carrozza, chair of the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation Legal Advisory Board, former NYS assemblywoman, TV legal contributor, and author

Ann-Margaret Carrozza shares tips on how to minimize your estate taxes, protect your home and loved ones, and preserve your assets and more. This event is free.

Thursday, March14 at 2:00PM

Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

Presenter: Tom Egan, former history professor, Briarcliffe College

This discussion takes us beyond the story line of the script and into one of pop culture's most famous allegories. Hidden within its words and characters is a tale of American political and cultural movements from the turn of the 20th century. 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

Health Update for Seniors

A Free Community Education Seminar

Stroke: Preventable & Treatable Get the Facts

Kathleen Michel, CNRN, MSN, FNP-BC/Administrative Director of Cerebrovascular Program, will explain stroke, its signs and symptoms, risk factors, and the different types of stroke. Attendees will also learn about advances in treatment and prevention.

A question and answer period will be included.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 1:15PM

Mineola Community Center 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (One block south of Jericho Tpke., between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave.)

Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please call (516) 663-3916 for reservations.

Dental health visit to Little Scholar Day School

Dr. Grace Hsu and staff member, Laurel, of the Long Island Dental Spa, recently visited the Little Scholar Day School to talk about dental health with the young students there.

Syosset resident has unique commuting experience

A Can-Am Spyder three wheeled motorcycle

BY GARY SIMEONE

Jeff Zero, a Syosset resident, has figured out a way to make a mundane daily commute to work an exciting experience. The 61-year-old, who works in a machine shop in Farmingdale, travels to and from work on his three-wheeled Can-Am Spyder motorcycle.

“I bought the Spyder four years ago and it has turned into a great investment,” said Zero. “I spend half what I would on gas compared to driving a car and the registration and insurance payments are cheaper.”

He said that the best part about riding the motorcycle is the thrill factor and catching other people’s attention on the road.

“I basically ride it all year round, rain or shine. It’s such a fun and relaxing experience, getting out in the sun and feeling the wind on my face.”

Zero is vice president of the recently-formed Long Island Chapter of the US Spyder Ryders. The US Spyder Ryders group was formed in 2011 and has multiple chapters across the country with nearly 1,000 members.

He said that when he first purchased his grey and black bike with a spider

emblazoned on the side, he was doing a lot of riding by himself, but missed the comradery of riding in a larger group.

“At first, I couldn’t find too many people who were interested in riding. I ended up meeting this guy by the name of Jarred Knoetgen online, and he was in the process of putting this chapter on Long Island together.”

Zero said that he helped Knoetgen, who is president of the Long Island chapter of Spyder Ryders, with getting the website up and running and recruiting other members.

“Jarred was very instrumental in getting sponsorship for our chapter and recruiting members across Long Island,” said Zero. “Currently, we have 26 members across the Island who are active riders.”

Some of his best times on the bike are when his wife comes along for the ride.

“She really enjoys riding on the back and taking trips with me to wherever. The only thing she doesn’t like is when the weather gets too cold out. She refuses to come,” he joked.

To find out more information on the US Spyder Ryders, you can visit their website at usspyderryders.com

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Upcoming Events at Jericho Public Library

Friday, March 8 at 2:00PM

Movie: The Favourite (Biography/Comedy/Drama/History)

In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Starring Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz.

Rated R. 1 hour, 59 minutes.

Sunday, March 10 at 2:00PM

The Best of Jimmy Moore

Jimmy’s back to delight you with a variety of music you will love. This high spirited show includes such beautiful songs as Stevie Wonder’s “My Cherie Amour,” “The Carpenters Close to You,” medleys from “West Side Story,” and “Phantom of the Opera” as well as other Broadway favorites and much ‘Moore’! Join Jimmy for a show that will keep you singing and smiling!

Two tickets per person are available at the circulation desk

Monday, March 11th at 2:00PM

The Young Princess Elizabeth: The Girl Who Would Be Queen with Marily Carminio

Every little girl longs to be a princess, but what is life really like for a young girl growing up first as Elizabeth of York and then as the Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne? Learn about her childhood, her relationship with her sister Margaret, the

effects of the abdication of her uncle, her teenage years during a time of war and her coming of age as a married woman. What is it really like to live in a palace? How do parents raise an unspoiled princess? This richly detailed portrait is a peek into the heart of the young girl who would become her Majesty the Queen.

Wednesday, March 13th at 2:00PM Jacopo Tintoretto: Portrait Paintings, Studio Drawings & Masterworks

In celebration of Tintoretto’s five-hundreth birthday, galleries and museums in Venice, Italy and throughout the United States will host his works both obscure and well known. This visual lecture will show the portraits, drawings and larger works of the renowned master Tintoretto.

Thursday, March 14th at 2:00 & 7:00PM

Movie: A Star is Born (2018) (Drama/Romance/Music)

A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. Starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Sam Elliott. Rated R. 2hours, 16 minutes

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

For more information, go to www. syossetlibrary.org

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Volunteers needed at Dune Day at TOBAY Beach

Speaker: Judy Torre, Senior Service Assistants

Do you ever feel like the stuff you have gets in the way of the life you want? Just not sure where to start? Expert Judy Torre does and she’s created useful suggestions to guide you through it.

Thursday, March 14th | 2:00 pm

One Jefferson Ferry Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720

If you love visiting TOBAY Beach and want to help ensure that the shoreline remains as beautiful as ever, you can join Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Steve Labriola and numerous volunteers at the Town’s Annual Dune Day, scheduled for Saturday, March 30 at TOBAY Beach. The event, originally scheduled for April and moved to March 30, begins at 10 am by the dunes at TOBAY. Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Dune Stabilization Project brings together residents of all ages in an effort to protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline and environment by planting stalks of dune grass.  Dunes along our south shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that have a significant impact on the beach.  Statistics indicate that the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm

surges and high winds.”

Councilman Labriola stated, “The Dune Stabilization Project helps preserve our beach and barrier island for future generations, plus it’s a fun activity for residents of all ages. Volunteers work alongside Town officials and crews, as well as residents from across the Town who share our interest in helping preserve TOBAY Beach.”

Volunteers can look forward to coffee, hot chocolate, light refreshments and clam chowder generously donated by the Mill Creek Tavern of Bayville.  The Town of Oyster Bay thanks ShopRite of Massapequa and Frank M. Flower & Sons Oyster Company for their generous sponsorship of the project.

Residents interested in volunteering or seeking additional information, may contact the Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 6775943 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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College consultant provides insight on "The Perfect Fit"

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Mike Binder, president and founder of Your College Navigator, based in Syosset, will present twice at the Syosset Public Library in the next two weeks.

First on Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm Binder will present before the nonprofit residents’ group, Chinese American Association of Syosset (CAAS) with bilingual English-Mandarin translation available for audience members, if needed. The following Monday evening, March 18, Binder will present for a general audience at Syosset Library starting at 6:45 p.m. Registration for each event is available through links on his company website, ycnavigator.com.

Data Mining

Binder has been in the business of college admissions consulting for the past 10 years and has worked with countless students and local libraries to present his processes and insights all around Nassau County’s competitive schools including Garden City, Manhasset, Great Neck, Hewlett-Woodmere, Jericho and Syosset. After attending workshops on college admissions and several site visits to colleges in the last few months, Binder has understood how competitive colleges and universities are increasingly getting a pic-

ture of their applicants before the students have even begun to fill out formal applications and submitted essays and supporting materials. He says a recent study concluded that 79% of colleges and universities use ‘big data’ as part of the admissions process. In an interview with the Syosset Advance and JerichoSyosset News Journal this week, Binder spoke about colleges’ data, algorithms and predictive analytics for the applicant pool.

“They use this to look at students’ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn accounts NOT for the purposes of finding something wrong or egregious, but rather to find something RIGHT and gather a personality profile of prospective students. For instance, one example is NYIT which is not one of the colleges that rank highest on the competitive scale, has developed a set of success characteristics that they look for in a student and then they examine, through computerized algorithms, looking for students interested in design, using their hands, and problem-solving as NYIT finds that those are students most attracted to their college and the most successful once there -- they want to know students’ interests evident through online postings. How are students spending their time?” Binder said.

Once a college application is received

the colleges run an algorithm that searches for student information all over the internet and in SAT and ACT pretest questions. “When you fill out to enroll for the ACT and SAT they ask students what they are interested in, which colleges they’re most interested in and what they want to do or study in college. That information is presented when your scores are presented to a particular college, and they are also presenting your profile to the colleges. It all leads to a big database that they’re building on you without you are realizing it,” he explained.

Some students have written on official forms or online that they intend to study at large colleges, preferably in urban areas, but then their applications to Dartmouth College, for example, will reflect that incongruent preference. Binder says colleges often see that as a sign that a student is only applying there as one of many, or as a safety choice. He says Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania, for example, was noted as one school that investigated how students used their applications there as a safety pick because the profiles do not match their current students. “Guess what? They will not be admitted, because the college would miss out on a student who is likely to attend if they admit the person keeping

them as only a safety school,” Binder said.

Students must be cognizant of presenting consistent messages and seeking the right college programs for their interests, not just the name brand or atmosphere they associate with schools.

“It is fascinating because colleges look at applicants and consider ‘does this person match who we are, and what we have found to be a student who comes here and is successful.’ Students don’t understand that this all goes into a process, especially with the highly selective schools. There 90% of applicants have the right grades and test scores but just 8% are admitted. The difference is not made up by 0.2 on a GPA or 10 points on a standardized test. Colleges seek a match like a personality match or a dating website,” Binder advises. He says keep in mind what a college would consider when looking for students “who can make the most out of what they offer and are aligned with us.”

The first page of his March 2019 online newsletter explains “The Meaning of Fit” for college hopefuls on Long Island and beyond, as Binder compares the college selection process to the one or two pairs of shoes that most people “love and wear over and over.” He advises

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Seaman School robotics team wins award at Expo

On Saturday, March 3, Jericho's Seaman Elementary School's team #15023, I-SMASH, participated in the FIRST LEGO League Jr. Expo at Mineola High School.  The team name I-SMASH stands for the names of the 3rd grade participants: Isabella, Milo, Aiden, Simren and Harrison, with "S" standing for Seaman Moon Rockers. The FIRST challenge this year was Mission Moon.  Participants at all levels of FIRST LEGO robotics had to identify problems and solutions for living on the moon.  The 5 member team, led by coaches Nancy Lin and Randeep Johar, had to present their work to judges and peers in the form of a LEGO model, a posterboard and a presentation.  Each of the team members researched one essential aspect: air, water, energy, shelter and food. Team I-SMASH thoroughly researched and addressed not only surviving on the moon but also proposed ways for how to thrive on the moon.  As such, team I-SMASH fittingly won the "Research and Discovery" award.  This award is given to a team that is "able to effectively explore all aspects of living on the moon."

Team I-SMASH was invited to represent FIRST Long Island at the World Festival Expo being held in Detroit April 24-27, 2019.  Unfortunately, however, Team I-SMASH had to decline due to conflicts team members had with the dates of the World Expo. FIRST stands for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.  The program inspires young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in programs that build STEM skills and inspire innovation, self-confidence, communication and leadership.  FIRST provides a progression of four global programs for K-12: the FIRST Robotics Competition for high school students, the FIRST Tech Challenge, the FIRST LEGO League for 9 to 14 year olds, and the FIRST LEGO League Jr for 6 to 9 year olds.

Members of the I-SMASH robotics team: Isabella, Milo, Aden, Simren and Harrison with the team's coaches.

The I-SMASH robotics team with its Research and Discovery award

Cities, Mountains, Boat and Beach: Letters Home from Honeymoon in Vietnam & Cambodia

BY DAVE E. LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

After a whirlwind destination wedding in New Orleans and a relaxing mini-moon in St. Lucia, we took a few weeks to recover at home, and then embarked on a 3-week adventure to Vietnam and Cambodia. After researching some 30 different destinations, we chose this combination for a number of reasons: the landscapes (according to Google image search) are varied and breathtaking; the climate is still warm in December, but not swelteringly hot; the food is supposed to be unbelievable; we can do some sightseeing and also indulge in some down-time (Bai Tu Long Bay cruise

in Vietnam and island-hopping in Cambodia); we heard the people are incredibly kind and traveling around the country independently is fairly easy even with the language barrier; and we would be able to live well and splurge when we wanted to without breaking our budget (as opposed to Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Maldives and other honeymoon hotspots).

Our honeymoon to Vietnam and Cambodia proved to be all of the above AND MORE. The following are from emails we wrote home to our families, with names added afterwards for reference…

Subject: Update from Vietnam!

Hi fam! Sorry to not have written earlier! We’ve been having an incredible time in Vietnam. Seriously every place so far has

been a highlight, it’s pretty unreal. We’ve taken about 2000 photos each already so we’re starting an album of some highlights.

We started with 2 days in Hanoi walking around the old streets and eating some amazing food, and egg coffee, which is surprisingly delicious. Our first night we went with  Hanoi Street Food Tours to sample some of the awesome street foods we wouldn’t have otherwise known to order.

The second night we took a $1 Grab, (the Vietnamese Uber that costs $1 to go almost anywhere) to  Chim Sao, this non-touristy restaurant out of the city center, and had an incredible dinner of traditional specialties like water buffalo, mountain sausage, banana flower salad, baby mussels, and rice wine. Food here is out of

this world—very different from American Vietnamese and we are constantly surprised by the dishes. We had a great experience with  Hanoi La Castela, the hotel we ended up in after we decided to leave our not so clean Airbnb. The staff at the hotel was incredibly friendly and helpful and their breakfasts were huge and delicious. They set up a car & driver for us to go to  Ninh Binh, the gorgeous region about 3 hours west of Hanoi in the countryside. Lots of beautiful karsts (those tall mountain things jutting up from the land that you see in all the photos of Ha Long Bay). We stayed in a beautiful secluded homestay,  Ham Rong, where the only sounds we could hear were the animals and insects around.

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GOING PLACES, NEAR &

Cities, Mountains, Boat and Beach: Letters Home from Honeymoon in Vietnam & Cambodia

We arrived just in time to hike the 500 steps of the mountain-top above  Mua Caves and catch the sunset over an incredible panorama of  Tam Coc and Ninh Binh.

The next 2 days we rented scooters from our homestay and had an amazing time riding around the countryside. Don’t worry, Dave was sure to drive very slowly and carefully, and it was all country back roads so very safe. We took a little boat ride through the karsts and caves in nearby  Trang An, wandered through the back roads of the little villages, and visited some very cool temples built into the sides of mountains, like  Bich Dong Pagoda. We also visited  Bai Dinh, apparently the largest temple in all of Southeast Asia with a giant gold Buddha in one

of the main halls–the whole complex was pretty ostentatious and absurd, and very cool to see, especially all lit up at night.

Our homestay arranged for a private car to take us to  Pu Luong, where we stayed for 2 nights and absolutely need to return. It’s a phenomenally gorgeous nature reserve with self-sustaining villages that was totally unknown to foreigners before about a year or so ago. Some people have caught on and now some of the villages have started making homestays for visitors, but it’s still very rare to see any other white people outside of the homestay. There’s no tourism infrastructure (yet) aside from these few clusters of homestays so it feels like a very special peak into authentic traditional Vietnamese village culture.

Most of the time you’re just

surrounded by spectacular landscapes of terraced rice fields and mountains with scattered people tilling soil, herding water buffalo, cutting bamboo, harvesting rice, etc.

Throughout the national park there are amazing little villages with everyone out working together, and everyone was so sweet to us when they’d realize we were foreigners. Anytime we’d go through a village all the little kids would very cutely run out to say “Hello! Hello! Hello!” until we passed.

We stayed at  Pu Luong Treehouse, the first night in an actual treehouse with the most gorgeous view, then upgraded the second night to a bungalow at the same place (same view) with private bathroom and a bigger space which was really gorgeous and probably one of the coolest places we’ve ever stayed. The host, Zoom, is from Hanoi, went to school in Alaska, has traveled the world, and has amazing taste so the whole little retreat she’s created is designed into the landscape with beautiful details everywhere. Basically everything is made of bamboo or branches, all the linens made herself with traditional textiles and weavings from Pu Luong. The chef she hired from the village is also incredible so we’ve been eating VERY well (several course meals 3 times/day).

We’re currently in a car back to Hanoi with Zoom (who’s 8 months pregnant and had to return home for a few days) and two great Australian girls who were also staying at the homestay. All 7 of us staying there got pretty close over the past 3 days, which seemed to be a function of the sweet energy Zoom’s created at the homestay, and I guess the

type of people this very random, very peaceful province attracts, as it takes a good amount of research to get there. We’re sad to leave, but so excited for each next part of the trip!

Spending tonight in Hanoi and leaving tomorrow morning for  Bai Tu Long Bay  (Ha Long Bay’s apparently less touristy, equally beautiful sister). We’ll be on Indochina Junk’s Dragon Legend for 3 days, 2 nights.

Subject: Vietnam/Cambodia update 2, going off-grid!

We’re currently on a small prop plane from Siem Reap to Sihanoukville to catch a boat to Koh Ta Kiev, a tiny island off the southern coast of Cambodia. We had an amazing (but too short) 2 days in  Siem Reap exploring the  Angkor Wat  complex. We hired a private guide/driver (Senghuat Boun) on the recommendation of a couple we met on our cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, and he was amazing.

We saw all the main temples plus a few smaller “off the beaten path” ones, including  Ta Nei in the jungle, a small temple that hasn’t yet been restored and is amazing to see how it’s been reclaimed by nature. When we were there this afternoon it was just us, the temple guard, and her 2 ridiculously cute children who played guitar with Dave (he has his guitarlele with him) and drew with me. It was a really sweet way to end the temple circuit.

Afterwards we had our driver drop us off at a restaurant we found last night but was closed then, and our lunch there today was actually one of the best meals either of us have ever had (Pou Kitchen & Cafe). In NYC it would have

Preah Kahn, 12th century temple built by King Jayavarman VII in honor of his father. Photo: Senghuat Boun

a 6-month waitlist. Four incredibly inventive dishes plus dessert and fancy iced coffee came to $22.

Before Siem Reap, the cruise on  Bai Tu Long Bay was awesome. Indochina Junk’s Dragon Legend is a 4-star ship with amazing food (and a ton of it), and makes an extremely relaxing experience on the bay.

We sailed to Bai Tu Long Bay, which is supposed to be less touristy and cleaner than Ha Long Bay, and we barely saw another boat on the water except for when we docked to sleep, since boats are only allowed to dock overnight in one specific spot). It was actually a luxury 45-person cruise ship, but only 14 people were on board so it was very sweet and intimate, and the perfect amount of people for the short day tours (kayaking, visiting a fishing village, learning about oyster harvesting). I loved spending the afternoons drawing and reading  Adam’s book and Dave got

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to play a lot of guitar.

After a quick overnight in Hanoi the night we returned from the cruise, we went to  Hoi An, about an hour flight south of Hanoi. There was torrential downpour from the time we arrived until 2 days later (completely forgot this is rainy season in the south). But it gave us a night in to chill at our beautiful hotel (Ocean Breeze Villa) in  An Bang, the sleepy beach town just out of the city where we were somehow able to order delivery from Morning Glory, one of the city’s best restaurants.

We took another $1 Grab into the city and got an incredible 2-hour massage and scrub at 5 Senses Spa  during the heaviest rains of the 2nd day ($26 for a 90 min massage!).

The rest of the time we mostly spent shopping and eating, since this is the town known for their great tailors, which are all indoors. From one shop we went into the first day,  Thông Phi Tailors, Dave got a nice black suit,

chinos, and 3 dress shirts, and I got 2 linen jumpsuits and a pair of linen trousers, all made to order with a few rounds of alterations so everything fits perfectly. The last day Dave started talking to a shop person at a different Tailor (Bai Diep) while he was waiting for me next door and he ended up getting 4 more shirts and an awesome patterned blazer for me all tailored and altered in just 3 hours!

Most of that last day was finally sunny so we were able to see the beautiful colored walls (mostly rich yellow) and multi-colored lanterns emblematic of the city without all the rain. You can look up #hoian on instagram to get a sense. The city is wild–it’s one of the oldest looking towns because the whole ancient quarter is a registered historic site so they can’t do anything to alter its appearance, though the entirety of this old town is catered to tourists, with shops selling clothes, leather, tailored goods, and other stuff

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in just about every storefront. It was great for a rainy 2 1/2 days.  So now we’re off to 5 days/nights on an island to do nothing but read and veg. We’re most likely spending 2 nights in Koh Ta Kiev, the small island with no electricity, so we’ll be out of touch for at least a few days. If we love it there we’ll stay longer. If we decide we want a hot shower or fans we’ll head to  Koh Rong Samloen, another beautiful small island that’s slightly more developed with Bungalows with real walls, showers, and AC. We’ll be in touch when we’re back in wifi zone! Can’t wait to catch up with you all!!

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Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know where we landed…  We’re at Lazy Beach in Koh Rong Sanloem, Cambodia until we head to the airport. We have a perfect pretty large bungalow

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Irish eyes are always smiling on St. Patrick’s Day!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

My cousin Maureen, who is a bonny lass, has an Irish name that rolls softly off the tongue. Maureen is a variation on the name “Mary.”

In the 1947 film, “Miracle on 34th Street,” Maureen O’Hara was a popular actress who played the character of Doris Walker. Who can ever forget her red hair and her confident ways in the movie?

Over the years she played a lot of other key roles opposite many leading men. In 1952 a big hit in the movie theatre was “The Quiet Man” with John Wayne.

O’Hara later said of her part, “I have often said that ‘The Quiet Man’ is my personal favorite of all the pictures

I have made. It is the one I am most proud of, and I tend to be very protective of it. I loved Mary Kate Danaher. I loved the hell and fire in her.

“As I readied to begin playing her, I believed that my most important scene in the picture was when Mary Kate is in the field herding the sheep and Sean Thornton (John Wayne) sees her for the very first time.

“It’s a moment captured in time, and it’s love at first sight. I felt very strongly that if the audience believed it was love at first sight, then we would have lightning in a bottle …”

My other cousin, Siobhan, has a really Irish name that many people outside of the family never heard of and certainly can’t spell.

Living the Carefree Life of Riley

Urbandictionary.com talks about: To live the life of Riley is to have a happy life without hard work, problems or worries.

Some scholars argue that this Riley, which was originally spelled “Reilly,” referred to the character that appeared in a song written by Pat Rooney in 1890. In the song Riley says if he ever became the President of the U.S. then “New York” would “swim in wine when the White House and Capitol are mine.”

Others argue that it was an American poet by the name of James Whitcomb Riley who gave rise to this idiom. Apparently, Riley, who lived from 1849-1916, wrote some very popular poems during his time.

The poems told the stories of young boys lazing around during the summer without a care in the world - wandering about barefoot, swimming in the river and fishing. Some examples are: “He got to live the life of Riley after inheriting a huge amount of money.”

And, “While John worked all day, Jack stayed home living the life of Riley.”

The “Life of Riley” was an American radio situation comedy series of the 1940s that was adapted into a 1949 feature film, a 1950s TV series and a 1958 comic book. Whether they were referring to Riley, Reilly or O’Reilly, that character sure had a good life!

Pronounced “Shiv-awn,” Siobhan is another name for “Joan” and means “God is gracious.”

Siobhan McKenna was an Irish actress who played Anna in the 1965 movie, “Dr. Zhivago.” She also starred in other films and on the stage.

On the Big Screen right now is “Mary, Queen of Scots” with Saoirse Ronan playing the lead character of Mary. Her first name, Saoirse, is pronounced “Sear-sha.”

Saoirse Una Ronan was born on April 12, 1994, in the Bronx, N.Y. Her parents, the Dublin, Ireland-born Paul and Monica Ronan, are also actors. Paul starred in the TV series “The Tudors,” and movies “The Devil’s Own,” “Faithful” and others.

When Saoirse was three, the family moved back to Ireland. Her father was working a lot and Saoirse joined him at social events. This helped her get involved in the movie industry. Soon Saoirse debuted in the series “Scrubs” where her father starred.

The first and significant work of Saoirse Ronan was Joe Wright’s movie “Atonement” based on Ian McEwan’s novel under the same title. At the time, Saoirse was 13. The young actress starred with the famous actors Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. For this role, Saoirse was nominated for Oscar, BAFTA and other awards. (thefamouspeople.com)

In 2015, the movie “Brooklyn” came out and Saoirse Ronan had the lead role of the Irish Eilis Lacey who moves to the U.S. in search of greener pastures. Saoirse was nominated for four awards: Oscar, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA. At the beginning of 2016, Ronan debuted on Broadway

and played in Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.”

Ronan has dual citizenship with Ireland and the U.S. Her home currently is in County Wicklow, Ireland, which is south of Dublin. She has said that her resolution for 2019 is to learn to speak Irish.

The name Saoirse means “freedom” and became popular in Ireland in the 1920s.

A man’s name “Sean,” pronounced “Shawn,” can be a tough one if you are not used to that spelling. Sean Connery comes to mind. The actor, who is now retired, was the first actor to portray the character James Bond on screen starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983.

Tall, handsome and Scottish born, Sean Connery has been known to wear at kilt on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th.

In the days and weeks before St. Patrick’s Day each year Maureen, Siobhan, my two sisters and I try to get together to bake some traditional Irish soda bread to give out on the holiday.

We have discovered that making the perfect loaf from scratch takes a certain knack. If the ingredients aren’t mixed just right it turns out too dry and no amount of butter slathered on the slices can help that.

On the other hand, a loaf of Irish soda bread that hasn’t been cooked long enough tastes dreadful.

We use some toothpicks or butter knives to test the bread when it comes out of the oven before it’s served to make sure that it’s baked to perfection.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

What To Do When a Loved One Dies

I worry that I sometimes neglect a significant cohort of my readers. I get so many emails from people for whom their Social Security checks are just the icing on their retirement cakes. For example, they tell me that they want to delay starting their benefits as long as possible because they have other investments or savings to keep them economically comfortable. So frequently, the topics of my columns are pitched toward them discussing issues like “maximizing” their Social Security payout.

But then every once in a while I get emails from people on the opposite end of the economic spectrum. These folks rely on their Social Security checks for most, if not all, of their livelihood. I got such an email recently from “Mary.”

Mary is 85 years old. Her husband, “Henry,” is 89. They have been married 61 years. Mary told me that Henry is in failing health, and she is very worried about what will happen to her financially when he dies. Specifically, she is concerned about what happens with their Social Security checks, whom she has to notify at the bank, how she obtains death certificates and what she has to do to claim widow’s benefits.

So to help Mary, and other people in her situation, I thought I would explain what happens when someone who was collecting Social Security benefits dies.

The first issue we will cover is what to do with the Social Security checks for the deceased. And to do so, I must start out making two points:

First, Social Security checks are paid one month behind. For example, the check you get in February is the benefit payment for January.

Second, Social Security benefits have never been prorated. I’ve explained before how this lack of proration can help out when someone first starts getting Social Security. For example, if you took benefits at age 66 and you turned 66 on June 28, you would get a check for the whole month of June even though you are only 66 for 3 days of the month. On the other hand, if your spouse dies on June 28, you would not be due the proceeds of that June Social Security check even though he or she was alive for 28 days of the month.

So, Mary, when Henry dies, the Social Security check received for that month has to be returned. For example, let’s say that he does pass away on June 28. That means the Social Security check he might get in July has to go back to the government.

You’ll notice I said the check he “might” get. I added that qualifier because there is a very good chance the check won’t even show up in your bank account. As you maybe have heard, there are all kinds of computer-matching operations that go on between various government agencies and banks. If

the Treasury Department learns of your husband’s death in time, they won’t issue the benefit. Or, if the check was issued, the bank will likely intercept the payment and return it to the government before it hits your checking account. In other words, you usually don’t have to worry about returning any Social Security checks. It’s almost always done for you.

There can be a little twist to this scenario. For example, let’s say that Henry dies on July 2. Because he was alive the whole month of June, that means you are due the money from that June check, which is paid sometime in July -but after Henry died. Once again, there is a very good chance that check won’t show up in your bank account because either the Treasury Department won’t send it or it was issued and the bank sent it back. The difference between this scenario and the first one I described is that you are due the proceeds of that check. And it will eventually be reissued to you. More about that in a minute.

But first, a word to Mary about getting a death certificate. She worried about that. Death certificates are usually issued by city, county or state bureaus of vital statistics. Probably, you can get help with this from the funeral director who will be handling your husband’s remains. I’m sure he or she will arrange to get you copies of his death certificate. By the way, your local Social Security office may or may not need a copy of the death certificate. They may get proof of your husband’s death from other sources, such as the funeral home or the bureau of vital statistics. Normally, I’d suggest that you try to handle your Social Security business online. But as I’ve pointed out in past columns, a claim for widow’s or widower’s benefits must be done in person. And you do that by calling the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213. You can either arrange to file a claim by phone, or you can make an appointment to do so at your local Social Security office.

What you need to do depends on the kind of benefits you were receiving before Henry died. If you were getting only a spousal benefit (in other words, you didn’t have enough work credits to get your own Social Security benefit), then the process is pretty simple. No widow’s application is required. Simply notify SSA of Henry’s death, and they push a few buttons to switch you from wife’s benefits to widow’s benefits. Because you are well over “full retirement age,” you will start getting whatever Henry was getting at the time of death. (And if he started his Social Security at age 62, you will actually get a little more. He would have been getting a rate equal to 75 percent of his full benefit, and you are guaranteed to get at

least 82 percent of his full benefit.)

If you were getting your own retirement benefits, then you have to file an application for widow’s benefits. It’s not hard either, just a few questions about you and Henry. You may have to provide a copy of your marriage certificate.

Whether you have an automatic “push button” claim or a formal application, you will start getting widow’s benefits effective with the month he died. For example, if he dies on June 28, you will be due widow’s benefits for the

whole month of June, even though you were a widow only 3 days of the month. And following the example where he died on July 3, you will get widow’s benefits for July and you will get the proceeds of his June check issued to you.

Finally, no matter what kind of claim you file, you will get the one-time $255 death benefit as well.

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

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Tour Operators Respond to Heightened Interest in Vietnam, Cambodia

BY KAREN RUBIN

For those who do not want to go total DIY, there are many tour operators that cater to a variety of interests and travelers – from active travelers wanting to bike (Butterfield & Robinson, Grasshopper Adventures, Pure Adventures), to luxury travelers (Virtuoso has special perks for clients to experience the newly opened Anantara Quy Nhon Villas), to family travelers. Here are just a few:

Pacific Delight Develops Active Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia by Boot, Bike & Boat

After launching a specialized program highlighting Vietnam’s Culinary Delights which includes a chef popularized by the late Anthony Bourdain, Pacific Delight Tours has now introduced a 12-day Active Southeast Asia tour. The new itinerary targets adventure seekers interested in delving off the beaten path to discover local life and culture both within and outside of major cities throughout Vietnam and Cambodia.

Highlights include a luxury cruise through  Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where participants enjoy an onboard cooking demonstration in addition to exploring  Sung Sot Cave and hiking 600 steps to observe the magnificent limestone formations (with an option to kayak around the islets). An overnight train to  Lao Cai brings travelers to the seldom visited villages of  Sa Pa and  Giang Ta Chai, in the mountainous region of northwestern Vietnam, where they will trek terraced rice paddies to interact with the Hmong, Dzay and Dzao ethnic minorities. Visitors also observe Silver Waterfall cascading more than 300 feet from Vietnam’s highest mountain pass.

Exploration of Vietnam continues in  Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), where guests experience the city’s burgeoning nightlife scene by streetlamp with a vintage Vespa tour of the bustling streets and narrow alleyways of the colonial  French Quarter and bike rustic Ben Tre, known for its peaceful orchards and coconut fields, for an immersive experience with the culture of the  Mekong Delta. A local antique

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collector known as  Uncle Six welcomes guests into his home and teaches how to climb a coconut tree with their bare hands. Travelers row across shaded canals to board a lunch cruise where they will sample local specialties including sweet coconut desserts.

In Cambodia, a bike excursion through the  Angkor Wat temple complex crosses the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s vast moat and continue along its causeway to view more than 1,700  Asparas (celestial dancers) carved into the temple walls-the longest continuous bas-relief structure in the world. For an aerial view, a  Flight of the Gibbons canopy zipline eco-adventure traverses hanging bridges and provides inspiring views of the surrounding tropical rainforest as sky rangers impart knowledge of the Cambodian jungle.

Travelers explore  Chong Kneas Floating Village by boat to learn about the daily lives of local communities living around the lake. A visit to the  Phsar Chas Market, rebuilt 20 years after being originally destroyed by the Khmer Rouge in 1975, provides opportunities to sample food stalls and souvenir shops. The tour culminates with a quad bike excursion through Cambodia’s verdant countryside to observe laid-back villages, a local orphanage and  Prei Monti-a Cambodian monastery dating back to the 9th century.

Priced from $3,499 per person, based on double occupancy, the program includes deluxe hotel accommodations, intra-Southeast Asia transportation throughout Vietnam and Cambodia, and all meals & activities outlined on the itinerary (excluding optional add-ons). International airfare is not included, but can be arranged by Pacific Delight Tours at the time of booking.

For more information or to book, contact Pacific Delight Tours at 800-221-7179 or visit www.PacificDelightTours.com.

Backyard Travel Introduces Family Tour through Vietnam, Cambodia

Backyard Travel, a Bangkok-based online boutique tour operator specializing in insider tours throughout Asia, has introduced a fun family adventure through Vietnam and Cambodia. Heading from the ruins of ancient Angkor to the idyllic beaches of Phu Quoc, this all-ages journey is packed with activities for all ages.

Launching from Siem Reap, Cambodia, the 10-day Ruins, Waterways and Beaches Tour begins with explorations through the Angkor Temple Complex, zipping around the ancient city in a remork and sampling local cuisine along the way. After a homestay experience in the countryside of Banteay Srei, it’s off to Ho Chi Minh City for a Vespa tour of the city. From there, it’s on to the Mekong Delta to explore the waterways and glimpse life along the river, before heading to the tropical paradise of Phu

Quoc island for two full days of blissful downtime.

“Traveling with children can be challenging, but our family tours are specially designed to make sure everyone has fun,” says General Manager of Backyard Travel Trystan Trestchenkoff. “Our Travel Specialists have years of experience tailoring family trips, and selecting only the best local experiences in every destination.”

For more information visit www. backyardtravel.com

Pandaw Introduces 3-Night Sailing, Twice Weekly to Serve Independent Travelers

The Pandaw cruise company is now offering a three-night sailing twice weekly, beginning September 2019, on the classic  RV Indochina Pandaw.

In past years the shorter cruise was offered as a segment of the Classic Mekong seven nights between Saigon and Siem Reap (Angkor). But with growing popularity of the cruise, the company decided to deploy a stand-alone ship for this shorter routing that enables passengers to make their own hotel arrangements in either Saigon or Phnom Penh before and after the river journey.

The colonial-style Indochina Pandaw which was built in Vietnam in 2014 and had been operating in Burma, is being brought back home in Vietnam, and undergoing an extensive refit.

The ship has 30 x 16 sq m staterooms, with personal seating on the promenade deck outside. There is an enclosed dining room, deck bar, movie theatre, gym, library, boutique and fully fitted spa.

The itinerary covers much of the Mekong Delta with sampan trips through the mangroves and bamboo forests, horse cart rides through idyllic countryside and the highlight, a boat trip through the Gao Giong bird sanctuary.

Phonm Penh as a terminal point has enjoyed something of a renaissance with numerous boutique hotels opening and a ‘foodie paradise’ of bars, bistros and fine dining restaurants. Culturally there is much to see, and the capital is an excellent point from which to visit the

Cardamon Hills, deluxe coastal resorts and other attractions in Cambodia.

Fares start at $1250 pp full board with all excursions included.

Pandaw pioneered boutique river expeditions throughout Southeast Asia. The design of Pandaw’s small but powerful shallow-draft ships, beautifully hand-crafted in teak and brass, allows them to sail through a tapestry of remote rivers and coastal routes in Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China and India.

The original company, founded in 1865 as the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company, was acquired by Paul and Roser Strachan in 1995. Renamed Pandaw, following the discovery and acquisition of this last remaining Clyde-built steamer, the company has consistently cruised through new frontiers, pushing the boundaries beyond its original home of Burma. Pandaw brought its concept and style to expeditions along the Mekong River through Indochina in 2003, and pioneered the first routes on both the Red River in Northern Vietnam and the Upper Mekong through Laos into China in 2015.

Pandaw believes in giving back to society. Paul Strachan, Founder & CEO, established the Pandaw charity in 2008 to support education and healthcare efforts in Burma. The charity is entirely sponsored by donations from Pandaw passengers and a profit share from Pandaw’s expeditions.

For information call +44 ())208 396 7320 or visit www.pandaw.com.

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Pacific Delight guests on the new Active Southeast Asia tour will experience an eco-adventure with activities such as kayaking in Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Cities, Mountains, Boat and Beach: Letters Home

Continued from page D3 with a beautiful view of the water and the beach is quiet and awesome. In total contrast to constructionhell Sihanoukville and even Koh Rong Samloen’s Saracen Bay that’s beginning to be pretty built up, all that’s built on this side of the island are about 15

bungalows stretching along the shore and one open-air restaurant where we’re able to order all our meals from an extensive menu of both Western and Cambodian specialities (the owners are from the UK, the kitchen crew is mostly Cambodian). Everything is wonderful. We feel very lucky to be here. No WiFi on this part of the island, but Dave’s

phone seems to get sporadic service so text him if you need us. Otherwise we’ll be back in touch when we land in JFK!

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Patrick’s Day along with a cup of coffee or tea.

Our St. Patrick’s Day dinner: Corned beef and cabbage is a tradition. On the holiday, restaurants across America will usually serve some plates of corned beef and cabbage. It is a reminder to most people that on this day we honor St. Patrick.

It wasn’t always corned beef and cabbage that the Irish ate, however. For years it was ham or bacon. Beef was not available in Ireland so easily. It was considered a luxury.

When the Irish immigrants got off the boats in America it was quite the opposite. Corned beef was the meat that they could easily and more cheaply get their hands on, so this became the meal of choice for generations of Irish Americans to come. (irishcentral.com)

New Englanders in particular liked having a boiled dinner. The corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnips and celery were all boiled and one pot usually held everything.

I like to add a few peppercorns to

the pot or some black pepper if I don’t happen to have any peppercorns in the house.

Corned beef is made from brisket, a relatively inexpensive cut of beef. The meat goes through a long curing process using large grains of rock salt, or “corns” of salt, and brine. It’s then slowly cooked, turning a tough cut of beef into one that’s super tender and flavorful, according to Kelli Foster on kitchn.com, 3/17/15.

Ireland was a major producer of salted meat, going back all the way to the Middle Ages and lasting through the 19th century. It wasn’t always called corned beef, though. That didn’t come until the 17th century when the English coined the term.

While Ireland produced large amounts of corned beef, it was nearly all for trade. Corned beef was considered a luxury and much too expensive for the Irish to consume. Instead, they relied on dairy and pork, especially salt pork, a relative to bacon. Their best option for a lower-cost meat was corned beef. What was once a luxury item became a food that was

Angkor Wat, 12th century Buddhist temple, one of the largest religious monuments in the world. Photo: Senghuat Boun

AND EDUCATION

Be aware of all of the costs for

College is often met with excitement and interest by students pursuing their passions and what they hope will be fulfilling, lucrative careers. And the rising costs of college, coupled with the growing number of students taking on substantial debt to finance their educations, make it necessary that prospective students consider their earning potential when deciding on a major.

According to the College Board, the average cost of college tuition and fees for the 2017-2018 school year was $34,740 at private colleges, $9,970 for state residents at public colleges, and $25,620 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. But many colleges offer scholarships and financial aid.

The cost of tuition and room and board may catch parents’ eyes, but there are some lesser known expenses associated with college that can make attending school even more expensive. According to Cappex.com, a website offering ideas on how to pay for college, the extra costs of college can cost between $250 and $500 per month.

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The following are some lesser known expenses that college students and their families may need to budget for this school year.

• Transportation: Commuter students will need to drive to and from campus, which involves budgeting for gas, repairs and auto insurance. Students who live on campus may be subjected to a high fee for a resident

3 tips for prospective college applicants

Choosing where to apply to college is a big decision that can affect the lives of young students for years to come. The college application process can have more immediate impacts as well, as U.S. News reported that the average college application fee was $41 in the spring of 2015, meaning families can expect to spend several hundred dollars just to apply to colleges. The rising cost of a college education coupled with a competitive job market only serve to emphasize the importance high school students and their families must place when deciding where to apply. The following are a handful of strategies families can employ to make students’ decisions regarding where to apply to college a little easier.

1. Don’t hesitate from applying to a dream school.

student parking pass. Colleges in the United States earn an average of $4 million to $5 million in parking revenues each year, according to the most recent rate study from the National Parking Association. A typical fouryear college or university in the United States charges about $635 per space for the school year. Other students use public transportation or ridesharing services to get around. Those fees can quickly add up, too. Students attending school far away from home also need to budget for plane tickets home during the holidays and other

The Princeton Review defines dream schools as those colleges or universities where a student’s academic credentials fall in the low end or below the school’s averages for students accepted the year prior. But even students who meet the academic requirements established by their dream schools may be hesitant to apply to such schools because of the cost of tuition. Students whose academic records fall just short of their dream schools’ criteria or whose financial means make attending their dream schools seem impossible should still apply to those schools. Financial aid might be available, and schools might look at more than just academic performance, particularly for students whose grades fall just short of last years’ average accepted applicants.

2. Don’t be deterred by application fees. Stanford University’s application fee for 2017 was $90, mak-

breaks.

• Fraternities and sororities: Many students join Greek organizations to fully immerse themselves in the college experience and make new friends. Many of these groups charge fees to prospective pledges and then semester dues once students are accepted. Parties, trips, living expenses, and other expenses may come up as well.

• Added fees: Many colleges and universities charge technology fees, sports center fees and activity fees. Exploring these fees in advance of the school year can help families create accurate budgets.

• Dining out: Families spend hundreds of dollars on campus meal plans per semester, but students also like to visit local eateries during the school year. Snacks, lunches and dinners purchased from such establishments can cost hundreds of dollars per year. Farmer’s Financial Solutions, a division of Farmer’s Insurance, says off-campus dining expenses cost an average of $770 a year.

• School supplies: A new laptop or tablet, textbooks and other supplies a professor requires can cost thousands of dollars. The College Board estimates students spend $1,300 on books and supplies in a typical school year.

The cost to attend college extends beyond tuition and room and board. Many additional expenses can stretch families’ budgets.

ing the school one of the more expensive colleges or universities to apply to. But many schools, including Stanford, waive those fees for certain applicants. Students should not expect each school to waive their application fees, but they also should not let those fees deter them from applying, especially if they meet or exceed the application requirements.

3. Choose the right safety school. Safety schools are those colleges or universities where applicants’ academic credentials make them a near certainty to gain admission. But when choosing safety schools, students should pick schools that they would enjoy attending. Applying to a school simply because you can get in and not because you want to enroll there can make for an unpleasant college experience should you ultimately end up attending that college.

How to earn a college scholarship

The cost of a college education continues to rise. The College Board says the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 school year was $32,405 at private colleges, $9,410 for state residents at public colleges, and $23,893 for out-ofstate residents attending public universities.

The high cost of education compels many students to find ways to finance their education. For many, that means exploring available scholarships.

Scholarships come in different forms and are usually offered to students as a gift to be put toward college or university costs. Some schools offer scholarships, while other scholarships are sponsored by outside organizations.

Students who meet certain requirements may be eligible for scholarships. While academic or athletic skills are the first criteria associated with scholarships, they are not the only avenues by which students can pursue scholarships. Scholarships may be offered to students of certain ethnic groups; children of employees at particular companies; or to students who live in particular states. Local branches of organizations like the Rotary Club or Kiwanis also may give out scholarships.

To improve one’s odds of getting a scholarship, consider the following tips.

• Get involved with the community. Many scholarship sponsors seek

individuals who are committed to volunteerism. Plus, volunteering for various groups puts students in the path of information about scholarships from these organizations.

• Use scholarship search engines. Those who search for scholarship sponsors should find plenty of results if they peruse scholarship search engines such as Scholarships.com, CollegeBoard.com and FastWeb.com.

• Check the local newspaper. The coupon section of the Sunday newspaper may feature scholarships, as might the classified section. This is a great resource for finding locally based scholarships.

• Use networking contacts. Students should ask anyone they know if they are aware of any scholarship opportunities. Students who develop a rapport with guidance counselors or the financial aid department at their prospective colleges or universities may learn about scholarship opportunities that are not highly publicized. These people may have the inside track on scholarship information.

• Apply for all available scholarships. Now is not the time for students to become lazy. Students should apply for as any scholarships for which they meet the eligibility requirements. Scholarships can help students offset the rising costs of a college education. Those who are willing to put in the re-

Scholarships are available for those who are willing to put in the time to research their options.

search, time and effort to apply may find a wealth of scholarship opportunities at their disposal.

For more information check out www. collegeboard.org and www.usnews. com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/paying-for-college-infographic

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now inexpensive and readily available. It was the Irish-American consumption of corned beef that initiated its association with Ireland and the holiday of St. Patrick’s Day.

Cabbage was one of the cheapest vegetables available to the Irish immigrants, so eating it along with corned beef is a tradition that stuck.

I saw a photo on an Irish web site recently, called pegscottage.com, that shows the natural beauty of the Emerald Isle. Looking closely, I see a lovely photo of trees outlining a road.

Imagining myself in front of a fire with my family drinking hot tea and enjoying breakfast, I peer out at the Irish scenery. This poem by Rachel Heffington in Puckaun, County Tipperary, Ireland, describes the scene perfectly:

“Through the night, as soft I slept Out in the dark and midnight depths

A beauteous miracle was done Before the waking of the sun

And when I woke, at light of dawn I caught a glimpse of what went on The rudest bramble, tinged with rust

Was sprinkled well with diamond-dust.

Each thorn, each tree, each hidden flower Were glittering with a silver shower And things that never caught my eye Were regal in their shimmering dye. This miracle was but for those Who early from our beds arose And I can say I’m wealthy quite My world was gilded just last night!”

Many of my ancestors came to New York City in the years after the Great Potato Famine in Ireland which lasted from 1845-1852.

So every St. Patrick’s Day we take the time to remember our relatives who left their homes in County Cork and County Clare and set out for a new land. They were willing to make a fresh start in a new country and take some humble jobs during the first few years so that later generations could have a better life.

On this holiday I think about the poets, writers and artists who hail from Ireland. I think of the numerous talented singers and musicians who come from Ireland or have Irish roots. Whether they come from the Emerald Isle or America, I toast them all on March 17th.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all!

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BY PHILIP A. RAICES

BY PHILIP RAICES

How is the Market doing in 2019 compared with 2018 and what about the S.A.L.T. Tax?

I am glad that you asked that question! Well in Nassau County, comparing February of 2018 through January 2019, we are doing very well, thank you! Selling prices are still going up, but they vary depending on the month and season of the year. Average Sale price in February 2018 for homes in the County was $636,487 and jumped to a high of $720,088 in August of 2018 and then softened somewhat over the next 4 months, down $78,000 to $642,140 in December of 2018. Then in January 2019, the average sale priced spiked back up to $671,327*. Crazy market eh? Well, my professional opinion is, due to the serious lack of snow through January (February too!) and some decent weather, minus the rain; (I calculated with all the rain, we could have had in excess of 11 feet of snow, OMG!) 1 inch of rain= 1 foot of snow) the weather enabled and brought out more mortgage qualified as well as cash purchasers in full force to buy up existing inventory, in what I call a “feeding frenzy” (I had the most successful winter in 25 years!). So, inventory was reduced by that buying spree, but from December of 2018, the supply is now slowly increasing once again. I think many buyers went south, (snowbirds and snowflakes), allowing the number of homes, as well as HOAs, condos and co-ops to increase too. It’s not abnormal for the number of units to increase at this time of the year; however, we ended the year off with a final and positive bang! Normally, a snowy winter would not have seen as many sales or contracts as we had in the last two months of 2018. Thank God for that flurry of sales, great for the sellers and wonderful for the new homeowners too! Stupendous for our local economy too! I applaud Congressmen Suozzi-King’s Bill, HR257, that on January 4th was referred to the House

Committee on Ways and Means, and I quote, from their media release, “it would retroactively reinstate a full deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). In 2017, a $10,000 cap was put on S.A.L.T. deductions, that has negatively affected middle-class families, particularly those living in high cost of living areas like Long Island. Reinstating a full S.A.L.T. deduction that will provide these families with tax relief; not more tax burden.” Now, if only this passes the House, many more of us will be happy and ecstatic, right? Like the 1976 movie, “Network” where Peter Finch, as Howard Beale, tells all his viewers, to stick their heads out of their windows, and scream, “I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore.” Here is the link to view the rant: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ZwMVMbmQBug

So get off your butts and get on the phone right now and call all your Congress people and Senators to repeal the S.A.L.T. tax as well tell both parties to get their acts together and work out all their issues with by partisanship discussions and dialogue and stopping acting like little spoiled children! My feeling is that Blue states were disproportionately discriminated against, for I wonder what and why? (I think we all know why, right?) In a most recent article in “PoltiFact” in partnership with The Buffalo News, that really perturbed and disturbed me quite a lot and I quote, “State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report on the balance of payments between New Yorkers and the federal government in October. DiNapoli, an elected Democrat whose office reports on state finances, concluded that for every dollar New York sent to the federal government in federal fiscal year 2017, it received just 90 cents in benefits. The average return for all states was $1.19 for every dollar they send to Washington, D.C., DiNapoli said. DiNapoli’s latest findings are consistent with what he has found in analyses conducted in two prior years. In 2013, the state received 91 cents for every dollar it sent to Washington, and

in 2016, it received 84 cents for every dollar it sent. You can read the entire article here: https://www.politifact. com/new-york/statements/2018/ nov/02/nathan-mcmurray/new-yorkgiver-state-federal-treasury/

This is not “fake news” but the real honest to goodness factual candid and up front truth! That extra money that is taken out of 5 high cost states coffers, could be used to repair, roads, bridges, tunnels, and schools and how about our high speed rail sitting dormant in 4 zones in the U.S.! (China and Brazil are soooooo far ahead of us too!)

Although inventory of homes in Nassau County will most likely increase and even though prices are still on the rise, but median sold prices only increased 3.83% from January 2018 to January 2019 and average sold prices increased only 3.30%; so they are softening further, but with the continued upward price increases, demand will also soften at the same time, due to affordability and required larger down payments; unless more people either win the Mega Lotto or more rich and wealthy parents and relatives pass and leave a boatload of denaro (money) to their children, the latter being more feasible and the odds are stacked against the former happening to the 99.9% of the population!

*home sales and other figures are derived from the Multiple Listing of Long Island statistics February 2018-January 2019 market reports

Philp A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular “free” updates of sold homes in your area and a “free” Comparative Market Analysis” of what your home would sell for in today’s market or search on: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com He can be reached by email, at:Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com, or by cell: (516) 647-4289.

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Join us at Paddy’s Loft for a fun St. Patty’s Day Brunch. There will be raffle baskets, lottery tree, 50/50 and a live auction. All proceeds benefit the cats and dogs at Last Hope Animal Rescue.

Date: Sunday, March 10th

Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

Place: Paddy’s Loft, 1286 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa, NY

Tickets: $55/per person ($60 at door) includes a choice of appetizer, a main course (with corned beef and cabbage being one option), soda/coffee/tea and dessert.

Purchase your tickets today through Paypal or credit card on our website below. Checks can also be mailed to Last Hope Inc., PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. Download the registration form and event flyer at http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/st-pattys-daybrunch-3-10-buy-tickets-now/. No tickets will be mailed. Your name will on the list at the door

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Registration for Spring Pilates classes

Residents looking for a fun-filled activity to keep fit and active are invited to register for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Pilates Class, a 10-week program beginning on Saturday April 1st.  The Town’s Pilates Classes are co-ed, offered to individuals 18 years of age or older and held at both the Ice Skating Center Community Room located at Bethpage Community Park and the Hicksville Athletic Center.

“Pilates is a mind-body intervention that focuses on strength, core stability, flexibility, muscle control, posture and breathing,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “It is also a low impact workout that is easy on your joints. If you haven’t tried this unique form of exercise, this Town program may just be the perfect opportunity to experience its many benefits.”

The three classes offered include:

• Pilates:  Tone & Sculpt –Mondays from 8 pm to 9 pm at the Hicksville Athletic Center beginning on Wednesday, April 1.

• Pilates with Rings – Wednesdays from 8 am to 9 pm at the Hicksville Athletic Center beginning on Wednesday, April 10.

• Yoga-lates:  Infusion of Yoga and Pilates Moves – Saturdays from 9 am to 10 am at the Ice Skating Center Community Room located at Bethpage Community Park beginning on Saturday, April 13.

Registration for the Pilates Classes will take place at the Hicksville Athletic Center (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on: Sunday, March 10 from 8 am to 3 pm; Monday, March 11 from 6 pm to 9 pm; and Thursday, March 14 from 6 pm to 9 pm.

The fee for the program is $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents.  Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Town of Oyster Bay.  Proof of residency is required and availability is limited. Town residents will be given first preference.  If a session is cancelled due to inclement weather, make up days will be attempted.  The classes are designed for beginners and intermediates.  Participants are asked to bring their own ½ inch to 1 inch thick mats, as Pilates equipment will not be provided.

“Healthy fitness programs like Pilates are very popular among residents because it gives them an outlet to enjoy exercising and staying in shape, all while meeting new people,” added Councilwoman Johnson. “It is always recommended that participants check with a physician before participating in any physical fitness program.”

For more information about Pilates Classes or other Town fitness programs, please contact the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks at (516) 733-8418 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Blood drive at Hicksville Fire Dept.

Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaefer and Rose Marie Walker will be sponsoring a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 19 from 2:45 pm to 8:45 pm at the Hicksville Fire Department, 20 East Marie Street, Hicksville.

Your donation will help to save up to three lives!

Blood donation eligibility criteria:

• Bring ID with signature or photo

• Minimum weight 110 lbs.

• Age 16-75 (16 year olds must have parental permission. Age 76 and over must have doctors note.)

• Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids.

• No tattoos for the past 12 months.

For medical eligibility questions, please call 1-800-688-0900 or visit: www. bybc.org

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact your County Legislator's office:

Legislator Laura M. Schaefer14th Legislative District: (516) 5716214 • lschaefer@nassaucountyny.gov

Legislator Rose Marie Walker17th Legislative District: (516) 5716217 • rosewalker@nassaucountyny.gov

Faith Nursery celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday

On Friday, March 1, the children at Faith Nursery School had a wonderful time celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday! It was a day of special readers, silly hats,

and snacking on green eggs and ham. Dr. Seuss was born March 2, 1904 and would have been 115 years old this year. Wow, that’s a lot of candles!

Rina reminded us all just how special small people are!

was

Charlie was excited when it was time to read “Green Eggs and Ham!”

Liv tried the green eggs and ham - and she liked them!

The Bunny class was patiently waiting for their special reader.

Jackson gave his green eggs a thumbs up!

The Kangaroo class could not decide which book was their favorite.

Josie’s favorite book

“Cat in the Hat.”

Friday, March 8,

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

County Of Nassau

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2006-18, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200618, Plaintiff AGAINST

SUN KYUNG LIM, SEOK KI MIN, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 15, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on March 26, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 49 COLONY LANE, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 15., BLOCK 134, LOT 48. Approximate amount of judgment $766,778.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-001657.

WAYNE HENRY WINK, JR., ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SYO 4252 4X 02/22,03/01,08,15

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP, Pltf. vs. HAE JIN CHOI, et al, Defts. Index #716/2014.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 29, 2018, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a 33 Willets Dr., Syosset, NY a/k/a Section 15, Block 58, Lot 28. Said property beginning at a point on the Northwesterly side of Willets Drive, distant

105 ft. Northeasterly from the extreme Northerly end of the arc of a curve connecting the Northwesterly side of Willets Drive, with the Northeasterly side of Raynham Dr., being a plot 100 ft. x 60 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $509,964.16 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

SCOTT BRAZILLER, Referee. DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP, PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 242 Drexel Ave., Westbury, NY.

File No. 36500 - #96405 SYO 4253 4X 02/22,03/01,08,15

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County Of Nassau

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE

LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007AR3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR3, V.

PETER BOUDOUVAS, ET AL.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 08, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007AR3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-AR3 is the Plaintiff and PETER BOUDOUVAS, ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 26, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 9 LONDON ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791: Section 12, Block 356, Lot 12 and 33:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NEAR HICKSVILLE, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14596/2013.

James J. Keefe, Esq. - Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SYO 4254

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

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1, Pltf. vs.

GIRJADAYAL GAYADIN

A/K/A GAYADIN

GIRJADAYAL, et al, Defts. Index #000093/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 24, 2078, I will sell at publication auction on Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Park (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY prem. k/a 45 Adams Street, Oyster Bay, NY a/k/a Section 27, Block 1, Lot 203. Said property beginning at a point in the Southerly side of Adams Street, which said point of beginning is 179.76 ft. Easterly from the intersection of the Southerly side of Adams Street with the Easterly side of Lexington Avenue; and from said point of beginning; being a plot 62.50 ft. x 157.23 ft. x 62.21 ft. x 163.26 ft. Approx. amt. of judgment is $807,112.69 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 280-2832.

KEVIN GLYNN, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. For Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #96462

SYO 4255

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

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF HUDSON LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/26/2018.

Office location: Nassau County SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom

process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at: 9 Olde Hamlet Dr, Jericho, NY 11753

Purpose: Any lawful activities SYO 4258 6X 02/22, 03/01,08,15,22,29

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff – against –LORRAINE C. KANE, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 15, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501, Nassau County, New York on the 26th Day of March, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 77 Cove Road, Oyster Bay Cove, (Village of Oyster Bay Cove) NY 11771.

(Section: 27, Block: G, Lot: 1472) Approximate amount of lien $468,799.36 plus interest and costs.

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

Index No. 16-002721.

Mark S. Ricciardi, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218

Dated: January 28, 2019

SYO 4259

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay,

New York, on MARCH 14, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-125

SYOSSET

SYED MOSHIN: Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Honey Drive) than permitted by Ordinance.

SE/ cor. of Convent Rd. & Honey Dr., a/k/a 46 Convent Road, Syosset, NY

MARCH 4, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

SYO 4261 1X 03/08

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Term of the Supreme Court of New York on the 9th day of January, 2019 . Bearing index Number 19 001444, a copy which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola NY 11501, grants me the right to assume the name of Serene Darwish. The city and state of my address are Syosset, New York the month and year of my birth are September 1968 , Place of my birth is Manhattan, New York my present name is Seereen Atef Jamil Hussein Darwish.

SYO 4262 1X 03/08

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE TRUST 20044, ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-4, Plaintiff AGAINST SHAHLA SABETI, et al., Defendant(s)

to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 30, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau

County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on April 09, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 5 PINE DRIVE, WOODBURY, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 14, BLOCK 14, LOT 4. Approximate amount of judgment $1,090,871.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 7064/12.

A C. SMITH, ESQ., Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

SYO 4263 4X 03/08,15,22,29

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

County Of Nassau

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association as trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-FF2 Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-FF2, Plaintiff AGAINST

Sanford R. Wert; Joan Wert; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 28, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 26, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 106 Foxwood Drive, Jericho, NY 11753. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate,

LEGAL NOTICES

lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 17 Block 17 Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $698,8170.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 4211/2014.

Harold Damm, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 6, 2019

JNJ 7908 4X 02/22,03/01,08,15

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on MARCH 14, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-124

JERICHO

DAVID DEON & LESLIE

KANG: Variance to construct rear deck, rear two story addition, two (2) rear one story additions and front portico exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

N/s/o Orange Dr., 274.74 ft. W/o Tompkins Ave., a/k/a 30 Orange Drive, Jericho, NY

MARCH 4, 2019

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

JNJ 7909

1X 03/08

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against CHRIS D. MATCHTON, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 30, 2017, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on April 9, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 54 Meadowood Drive Unit 54, Jericho, NY 11753. Sec 17 Block 15 Lot 29. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of real property, situate, and being a part of a condominium Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $721,264.55 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 010928/2010.

Henry Wysocki, Esq., Referee RSHN503

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590

JNJ 7910

4X 03/08,15,22,29

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Save a Life"Stop the Bleed"

In an effort to educate community members about techniques to stop life-threatening bleeding that could occur following traumatic events, NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free program, Stop the Bleed, on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 pm. The program will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research and Academic Center, located at 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola.  It will be taught by Ellen Berghorn, MS, RN, Injury Prevention Nurse from the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at NYU Winthrop, as well as by other healthcare professionals from the Hospital.

Stop the Bleed is a national program supported by the American College of Surgeons and Homeland Security.  It encourages everyday citizens to become empowered to assist in bleeding emergencies until professional medical help arrives.  The hospital’s goal is not to normalize events that might result in life-threatening bleeding, but to prepare communities as best as possible for a range of traumatic circumstances.

“Our vision is to educate as many laymen as possible in helping to treat life-threatening bleeding, much the way CPR has become a standard lifesaving program in communities across the nation,” said Collin Brathwaite, MD, Chairman of the Department of Surgery.   The Stop the Bleed program teaches tactics to recognize and control life-threatening bleeding, by direct pressure, the use of tourniquets, or packing (filling a wound with gauze or clean cloth).  No previous medical training is required.

The program will begin promptly at 7 pm; sign-in begins at 6:45 pm. Parking is available at the 120 Mineola Boulevard garage, entrance on First Street.  Please drive to the third level of the garage to park and enter the 120 building via the walkway.  Take the elevator down to the first floor, exit the building, and cross the street to the Research & Academic Center.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.  To register, please call (516) 663-8300.

College consultant provides insight on "The Perfect Fit"

students to start with what their goals are and what they want to achieve, experience and ascertain from their college education. He says starting the process of identification and “matching” in 9th or 10th grade, and well ahead of working on a college admissions essay, is worth any extra time students and families set aside.

Another key piece of information rests entirely within the students’ and families’ hands as Binder has had many occasions where teachers and guidance counselors are able to fill out a student’s Letters of Recommendation with information directly supplied by the applicant. “All high schools ask for the students’ and parents’ input on their ‘brag sheets’ to have them tell things about themselves. The teachers and guidance offices will use it as input for what they write about you, but students and families do not think enough about that document,” Binder said.

Location Bias?

Mike Binder has attempted to educate Long Island students and parents over the years on not taking the process for granted, and making sure to complete various steps of research leading up to a college application. He says the ‘name game’ of prestigious universities and preconceived notions are difficult to overcome because most families come to his consultation with a set of ideals.

“At the better Long Island high schools students tend to have high grades and high SAT or ACT scores. As a result they look to get into ‘better schools’ as in name colleges or colleges with prestigious rankings. What I show students and parents is that what really makes the ‘better school for you’ is going to be different than a ‘better

school’ for someone else,” he said.

With a decrease in new births in the U.S. in the past 12 years, starting around the 2008-2009 recession, Binder notes that while the nation’s population per capita rate has fallen slightly and the college-aged population has also experience a slight decline. He says the smaller and lesser-known colleges have been very stressed as some have considered consolidating with another institution. In Massachusetts, Hampshire College has advertised for an RFP publicly for another college to partner with it. Philadelphia University and Thomas Jefferson University merged in June 2017.

“We expect more and more small colleges over the next several years to either merge, partner, or go out of business. A few years ago I attended a presentation by the dean of admissions of Muhlenberg College. He talked about population in the Northeast, their traditional marketplace, declining relative to the rest of the country. What they have had to do was open up recruitment offices in other parts of the country when 90% of their recruitment was in the Northeast. Now they’ve dipped down to the south and to the Midwest, and they put an emphasis on more visits to attract students from those areas,” he said.

Quality Over Quantity

Recently Binder went to a presentation in New York City featuring admissions panelists from five competitive liberal arts colleges. A question from the audience made an impression on him on the direction too many students have been geared towards.

“At the end, one student asked ‘I have 16 APs, is that enough?’ He was a 12th grader in the fall of his senior year. What colleges look for is if you can be

successful in their environment, so they then know how rigorous its environment is and can be. Students look for students who have taken a similar rigor and have been successful. With a rigorous curriculum on your resume, you would learn more and you can apply more,” Binder said. He believes there is opportunity for students to sculpt their curricula in high school with “leading indicators of how they would apply themself when they get to college.”

“Students come in and tell me here’s the 11 things they have done or are involved with. Guess what -- none of these things are relevant if they have not accomplished anything particular with each activity, club, sport, etc. Or if their 30 hours of community service did not result in any accomplishment, what is it? Do not say you attended meetings because there seems to be, in a lot of cases, students have made a mistake of focusing on the quantity and not the quality of what they’re doing….. You do not need 15 activities to show to a college; you need three to four solid things you’ve done with accomplishments through this investment of your time. If you are stating your interests in science, somewhere in your profile, activities, summer programs and online info there should items relaying that interest in science. How do you promote yourself in this personality profile being formed. Demonstrate what you are interested in and passionate about, as that will show them your interests,” Binder explained.

As part of a section he titled “Choosing Next Year’s Curriculum” aimed at high school underclassmen, Binder advises students to build their foundations by selecting challenging high school classes, reinforcing the concept of trial and error while still at home and in high school rather than while in their college

years. He also suggests that the second most important factor in selective fouryear college admissions, right after students’ GPA, is their rigor of curriculum in high school. Binder advises students to choose the most rigorous courses at their high school “if they are appropriate for you.”

Binder says high school kids should focus on ways of “building up who they are and making the most of who they are.”

“I want to know what students can accomplish. What students are doing now can help develop them into a more accomplished person. If you think you can do the courses, take the courses but pursue your areas of interest specific to you! Select honors and Advanced Placement classes if offered or an International Baccalaureate (IB) program if available -- you are probably wondering why you should work so hard. Students in honors, AP or IB classes tend to be more focused on their studies. The breadth and depth of discussion in these classes is greater and there are more rigorous demands on students in terms of reading assignments, written and oral work. The payoff for all this additional effort comes in the form of a solid knowledge base, enhanced academic and reasoning skills and better preparation for college level work. The more challenging curriculum also yields benefits in the form of higher test scores and improved critical reading and writing skills…..No matter what you choose to do in the future, you will use these skills for the rest of your life,” Binder’s March 2019 ‘YCN’ newsletter states.

For more information contact Syosset Public Library at 516-921-7161 to register, or contact Mike Binder at 516367-6625 and ycnavigator.com

32 Orange Drive, Jericho

Sold Price: $805,000

Date: 11/01/2018

3 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Ranch # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 80x125

Schools: Jericho

Total Taxes: $11,314

MLS# 3052793

318 Syosset Woodbury Road, Syosset

Sold Price: $1,130,000

Date: 02/14/2019

5 beds, 4 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Colonial # of Families: 1

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $43,038

MLS# 3085884

32 Sexton Road, Syosset

Sold Price: $780,000

Date: 01/11/2019

4 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 65x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $12,556

MLS# 3066780

11 Susan Court, Syosset

Sold Price: $550,000

Date: 12/31/2018

4 beds, 3 Full baths

Style: Hi Ranch # of Families: 1

Lot Size: .22 acre

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $23,485

MLS# 3082026