The Jericho High School Alumni Hall of Fame hosted its 28th Annual Induction Ceremony recently. The Hall of Fame was established to highlight the diversified accomplishments of Jericho High School’s alumni. Above, inductees and student presenters, (left to right) Amanda Leong, Jill Wagner, Alexandra Zakian, Jeffrey Arkin, Amanda Yao, Susan Sturgess, Jang Hun Choi, and Adam Felber.
Photo by Denise Nash
Town shuts down Taco Bell proposal
BY GARY SIMEONE
It looks like people will have to go elsewhere to get their Taco Bell fix after the Town of Oyster Bay recently rejected a proposal to build a new Taco Bell in Syosset. The Town Board voted unanimously at their April 10th meeting, to reject the proposal to build the new fast food chain establishment at 424 Jericho Turnpike.
After receiving a strong backlash from Syosset resi-
dents about the proposal, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said that a Taco Bell at that location would create a dangerous traffic situation and additional noise in the area.
“With this already congested area of Jericho Turnpike, residents have serious traffic and pedestrian safety concerns,” said Saladino. “Specifically they reference a potentially dangerous situation related to an increase
in cars entering and exiting the property in an area where three lanes of Jericho turnpike merge into two.”
Saladino also cited concerns from residents about an increase of noise from a drive-thru and delivery service and an increase of refuse in the area.
“Homeowners bordering the property and in the surrounding residential area, have expressed concerns that
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Syosset Park plans, impacts debated at school meeting
BY RIKKI N. MASSAND
Syosset Central School District discussed a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Syosset Park project at its monthly meeting on April 17th, and listened to objections raised by concerned residents who attended the school board’s monthly meeting. Residents voiced their objections to more homes being built, higher student enrollment, construction over upcoming years and environmental issues that the project entails.
Carrie-Anne Tondo, partner with the school district’s law firm of Ingerman Smith, presented the latest update on the planned mixed-use, 92.8-acre Syosset Park development at the former Cerro Wire site to the nine-member Syosset Board of Education and 60 residents in attendance last Tuesday night.
The Syosset High School Auditorium, will be the setting for an upcoming public hearing on Syosset Park at 6PM on Tuesday, May 1. At the public comments at the board of education meeting, many residents of the surrounding communities and greater Nassau County told the school board they plan on speaking up against the project with Town of Oyster Bay officials on hand.
Prior to last week Tondo spoke at January’s Syosset Board of Education meeting and at the time she recapped the presentation to the district from Simon Properties that was held in November 2016, which explained the initial stages of plans for Syosset Park. “After that, the board had requested the district’s representative (law firm) and administration gather additional information as it continues with the process to understand what the impact would be to Syosset Schools educational operations and facilities, as a result of the proposed project,” she said.
Tondo explained the Town of Oyster Bay’s acceptance of the Syosset Park DEIS on March 27th, starting the public comment period on the 800-plus pages of the report and its appendices. The DEIS’s 60-day public comment period coincides with the May 1st Department of Environmental Resource public hearing right in the middle of it. Tondo then turned her presentation for the board to ‘preliminary findings and focus areas of the Syosset Park proposal that we’re looking into.’ She provided bullet points on the required approvals for the project with the Town of Oyster Bay as lead agency for the FEIS (Final Environmental Impact Statement) plus a zoning change for the mixed-use development’s housing component, as well as master plan and the potential recission of certain restrictive covenants. Like nearly all major developments in the county, Syosset Park would need approvals from the Nassau County Planning Commission and the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. A handful of area residents in attendance spoke during public comments
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Woodstock Rev ival Festival to return to Old Bethpage Village Restoration
The popular Woodstock Revival Festival will return to Old Bethpage Village Restoration for the second year on June 10th. The all-day festival will begin at 12:00PM and go through 7:30PM. The Woodstock Revival Festival will feature live music by Wonderous Stories, Half Step, Milagro, Jellyband, and Dave Diamond Band, who will be
recreating the music of The Who, The Grateful Dead, Santana, Sly & The Family Stone, Janis Joplin, The Band, Hendrix, CSNY, Creedence, and more. Along with all the tie-dyed regalia, the event will showcase live painting and exhibiting by dozens of artists, plus vending, kids’ activities, food & beverage, yoga, massage, and hula hooping.
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Jericho Jewish Center Sisterhood Shabbat
The Jericho Jewish Center Sisterhood Shabbat will take place on Saturday, May 5th, commencing at 9:00AM.
The Sisterhood will be honoring its members and paying tribute to Sandy Kassimir, this year’s Torah Fund Woman of Achievement. Torah Fund donations support the Jewish Theological Seminary and its arms.
Sandy Kassimir and her husband Bill, a past president of the temple, have been long time congregation members. She is a talented artist and calligrapher and in that capacity has been involved in Sisterhood programs. A Kiddush luncheon follows the morning services. For information, please call the temple at (516) 935-1377.
Free legal consultation clinics for senior citizens
The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) provides free monthly legal consultation clinics for Nassau County residents 65 or older. Seniors have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an attorney who volunteers to provide a half-hour private consultation on any legal matter of concern. The next
Senior Citizen Free Legal Consultation Clinic will be held Thursday, May 17th from 9:30AM – 11AM at NCBA, 15th and West Streets, Mineola. This popular free program regularly fills up quickly. Registration is required by calling 516747-4070.
“Senior Scams: What seniors & their families need to know”
The public is invited to an informative seminar offered by NYU Winthrop Hospital entitled “Senior Scams: What Seniors and Their Families Need to Know,” on Thursday, May 3rd, at 7PM. The seminar will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd, on the corner of Second Street in Mineola. It is appropriate for seniors, their families, and anyone interested in learning about common scams and how to avoid them.
Jonathan C. Zweig, Assistant Attorney General from the Investor Protection Bureau at the Office of the NYS Attorney General, will explain how to recognize red flags of financial fraud, keys to avoiding fraud and protecting investments, selecting financial professionals, and where to get help and report suspected fraud. Carole Filangieri, PhD, Attending Psychologist
in the Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop, will explain what makes some individuals susceptible to scams and how to avoid them. A question and answer period will be included. Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Avenue. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building. Entrance to the garage is on First Street. Please note that public parking fees apply until 9PM.
Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, please call (516) 663-3916. For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.
Syosset Schools sets deadline to evaluate later HS start time
BY RIKKI MASSAND
At the April 17th Syosset School Board meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers spoke about the ongoing district initiative to consider changing the high school starting time to a later morning time. Changing school start time is a movement turned into reality for many high schools across the nation including Herricks High School in Nassau County. (Jericho has maintained a relatively late starting time of 8:30AM for years). The decision now before the Syosset Board of Education and the administration is whether or not to hire consultants to help in the full-circle evaluation process this spring, in time for a potential change to the high school start time for the 2019-2020 school year.
Dr. Rogers explained that the American Academy of Pediatrics has published papers on the need for adolescents to have an adequate amount of sleep. Later start times in other districts have been advocated for and well-received by students.
“Adolescents and late adolescents produce melatonin, the hormone that stimulates sleep, later in the evening than younger kids do. High school-age children may want to stay up late into the night. The solution for it would be having a later wake-up time in the morn-
ing so you get adequate sleep, which would require a change in Syosset HS starting time. In researching with other school districts that have attempted or followed through with changes in start time it ends up being an incredible logistical challenge because so many things key off the start time -- parents going to work, schools staff going to work, athletic schedules, after-school responsibilities and more,” he said.
The district’s PowerPoint shown last week at the board meeting outlines the goals of gauging the community’s interest in a later high school starting time and weighing the impacts to academic, athletics, co-curricular activities, and clubs’ schedules. Dr. Rogers says there would be fair questions to evaluate further starting with the winter of 2019.
“At some point, we’ll have to make a go or no-go decision to do it or not to do it. If we are shooting for fall (September 2019), we would need to decide by January 2019. We can’t make this decision in a vacuum. We need public feedback, and we need to work backwards through some options to change the starting time to hear the residents, students and faculty comments on them,” he said.
Swapping the middle schools’ or elementary schools’ starting time with Syosset High School is a superficial option, Rogers said, but the logistics
would not work so certainly. He looks at the logical next steps of studying the traffic patterns during various times of day and that would require an outside consultant.
“Typically the districts that have gone through the process of exploring changes in start times have begun with hiring consultants to study traffic patterns and see what happens over the course of multiple weeks. They’d identify when the heavy periods for traffic are and which the heaviest roads are, then what the likely travel times for school buses to run their routes on. Four complete sweeps of the bus routes in every neighborhood in our district need to be evaluated (high school, middle schools, early elementary, and elementary) -that’s just the morning run,” he said.
Rogers says definitely at an upcoming board of education meeting by the
end of the school year, with the May 7th meeting and June’s meeting the only two options, a consultant would need to be engaged for the research involved in changing the start time.
“Once we get to the go or no-go decision, if the decision is to change to a later start time we would develop a logistics plan and complete all logistical changes necessary. We’d work with our bargaining associations (unions) and work through the implications with food service contracts. Most importantly the district would have to re-bid and redesign how our bus transportation service is conducted. Once that is done and all the ‘knowns are known’ with timing and buses, we will need to do a pretty elaborate public engagement campaign. To my knowledge, this district has not changed any starting times in a very long time,” Dr. Rogers said.
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Catholic Elementar y Schools STEM Fair
The second annual Diocesan STEM Fair was held at Holy Trinity High School on Saturday and provided a showcase for many of the outstanding projects from individual Catholic elementary schools. The fair, which displayed and demonstrated 85 different student projects, highlights the rigorous STEM education programs that are in place at the Diocesan schools. The program, which is orchestrated by Assistant Superintendent Anthony Biscione brings together some of the best and brightest science students from all across Long Island.
“The program is unique because it connects our schools at multiple levels,” stated Biscione. "All of the projects, which are created by elementary students, are peer reviewed by Honors science students from St. John the Baptist and Holy Trinity Diocesan high schools, by science teachers from the high schools, by educators from St. John’s University, and by officials from LITEEA, the Long Island Technology Engineering Education Association.”
In addition to the student’s exhibits in the gym, this year’s event included something called the ‘Mercy Contraption’, a Rube Goldberg type of device that was conceived, created and demonstrated by the students from Our Lady of Mercy elementary school in Hicksville.
While each project demonstrated at the STEM Fair qualified to be part of the event by winning their respective
local events, there were a number of projects identified and recognized at the STEM Fair for their outstanding effort. Projects were broken out into two levels; level 1 was for students from the fifth- and sixth-grade students, and level 2 was for seventh- and eighth-grade students. Because the focus is on helping students develop problem-solving skills, the students’ instructions were to pick a problem, identify a proposed solution, then create a prototype that demonstrates your solution.
The winning projects included the level 1 winner by Matthew Zaromatidis from Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park. Matthew’s project explored the design for earthquake-proof buildings. Of the level 2 competitors, the judges liked David Solan’s app for day-planning best. David is a student at St. Patrick School in Huntington. Each level recognized the top three projects and the winners took home gift cards of $75, $50 and $25 respectively acknowledging their first, second or third place finishes.
“Of course, each student who gets to this level is a winner,” stated Diocesan Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Walsh, “and each was recognized with a certificate in an award ceremony that followed the fair.” Walsh and Biscione personally handed out the awards and congratulated all of the participating students and their rightfully proud parents.
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Ava Goerler from St Edward the Confessor School in Syosset explaining her project, which demonstrates how to generate electricity from citrus fruit.
Photos: Exterior Rendering, The Bristal at Garden City; Lobby, The Bristal at North Hills; Living Room, The Bristal at West Babylon; Dining Room, The Bristal at Lake Grove
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range from late night hours and lights, to limited parking, noise from idling cars and delivery and dumpster services.”
Town shuts down Taco Bell proposal
Taco Bell’s representative, Taco Bell of America LLC, had requested a special use permit and site plan approval from the Board to build a 2,126 square foot operations facility, which included a drive-thru window at the location.
Town Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia said she had also received negative feedback from residents, who were proposed to the idea of building a fast-food establishment at that location.
“I think a drive-thru at that location
is a really dangerous idea, considering the fact that there are already too many vehicles turning into and out of nearby businesses in the area,” said Alesia.
Syosset Park plans, impacts debated at school meeting
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specifically to advise the school board of the serious health and environmental safety issues they have followed with the former landfill and Cerro Wire location.
While there is no formal approval or vote the school district will deliver on the proposal, in front of the board Tondo examined the project’s revenue estimates against the proposed tax base growth factor involved with new retail “ratables” and new residences. The district’s tax base growth factor is set by New York State.
She notes that the DEIS, on its page 476, “assumes the school district could fully capture the taxes generated on its behalf” but the school district will seek more clarification on that assertion. Tondo’s firm presented that Syosset Central Schools will not receive any stream of new tax revenue, due to the state’s 2% cap, but the tax base growth factor may ultimately increase revenue. Another financial consideration is if the Syosset Park development applies for and receives a PILOT designation (payment in lieu of taxes) which could be granted by the Nassau County IDA.
The first parent to speak during public comment at the board’s April 1th7 meeting attended with her young toddler, and she asked how much weight will Syosset Central School District’s opinions and statements have in the Town of Oyster Bay’s (TOBAY) final decision on Syosset Park.
Tondo says the school district, as an interested party in the Syosset Park plan, received notice of the planning stages and events and will participate through comments in writing: “If you look at the DEIS there are components in there that specifically address educational facilities and the finances and projections that go along with it. The district has a say in how the project will affect the school district and it is able to convey its comments and concerns for the Town of Oyster Bay’s consideration as TOBAY is the lead agency. The district will gather its information and share it with the town officials for them to consider. It is ultimately up to the Town,” she explained.
The parent asked if the school district is currently paying for the services of a vendor to perform financial analysis or whether school board members would volunteer to do an analysis of what is outlined in the DEIS and developer’s plans. She raised her hand to volunteer to help with a financial “bird’s eye”
because she is a finance professional with JP Morgan.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers says in terms of evaluating ‘any revenues that would or would not be generated’ by the Syosset Park project, the district has personnel and administrators ready to manage that, as done every year with budget formulations. However Dr. Rogers says there are aspects of the development’s financial returns “not calculated by the district and evaluated by state offices or county offices in terms of assessment or the tax base growth factor.”
“There are assertions in the DEIS that we need to independently test and to verify those. There are other areas such as traffic impacts and mitigation of construction impact where we as a district do not have expertise. The district has appointed an architect (H2M Engineering) and they have construction and traffic engineers on staff so we will task them with the responsibility of going through those sections of the DEIS and reporting back to us,” he said.
Syosset Central School District will examine the projected enrollment that the housing at Syosset Park would generate, as they have reached out to the enrollment consultants who worked with the district in 2017. “The consultants who did our last series of enrollment studies is also the one who’s most conservative -- in this context, most conservative would mean anticipating the largest number of students that could be generated,” Dr. Rogers said.
Ralph Catapano attended the late March information session on the plans for Syosset Park and was quoted by Newsday with his concerns over the project making waves. Last Tuesday at the school board meeting, Catapano spoke about his childhood memories biking around Syosset and the former Cerro Wire site and noticing 55-gallon drums with green chemicals leaking on the ground, debris, and other signs of toxicity. He wanted to make sure the board and residents knew of potential problems with the site.
“I am very passionate about my hometown and the children that live here. People ask ‘what is Syosset landfill?’ and I tell them from 1933 to 1975 this was an unregulated dump, before an EPA, DEC, or any other state or federal agency charged with preserving the environment existed. There were little to no regulations in effect and frankly, hundreds of thousands of tons or raw sewage, toxic chemical, ash, anything
was dumped here. They call it Syosset Park because this can be a brilliant marketing tools by developers because everyone loves a park. They won’t call it what it really is, a city -- nevertheless we give them credit for trying to fool the less-informed. The 625 dwellings consisting of condos, townhouses, cottages, and single-family homes, parking garages, plus 200,000 square feet of office space and two hotels with another 450,000 square-feet of shops, restaurants and theaters this is clearly a city within a small town,” he said. Catapano warns the school board and the community, those who have carefully examined the Syosset Park plans and layout with retail and housing compare its details to “monstrosities” of such projects as Lefrak City in Corona, Queens or to Starrett City in East New York, Brooklyn.
Parent Jessica Lin said she came to the meeting and waited patiently to hear about the Syosset Park project, because like many families new to the area she came to Syosset for the great schools and community. She commented last week that the potential influx of a hundred or more new students plus the mass construction, development and taxes will immediately force property values here to go down and shatter the ideas that sold her and her husband on moving to Syosset.
Chris Ulrich of Pine Road said he downloaded the DEIS document and read all 800 pages. He believes the enrollment study and the potential impacts for South Grove Elementary are quite alarming.
“They say they will build 625 units, with 50 one-bedrooms and about 575 two and three-bedroom units. They predict about 0.17 children per home, and when there are 575 multi-bedroom homes plus with the spike we saw in enrollment this past year -- as older families move out when their kids are out of the district schools and off to college, with families moving in that want to be part of the district -- the idea that we would enroll such a small number of children I think is very impractical. The fact that they slice it to a small number of children added to the schools every year may be good marketing, but this will have a large impact on the district within a few years plus heavy construction adjacent to South Grove....Based on adding about 27 students per grade across the district, consolidated in one school district area, we may need to build another 14 classrooms at one elementary school alone.
That is just using the conservative estimate and if numbers end up higher we will blow right through that,” Ulrich said.
Ulrich went to St. John’s University for law school, and at the time in the 1990s there was construction going on in parts of the Queens campus where he took classes and studied. He asked the board members to consider the impact several years of construction can have on young children attending school each day.
McKenna reminds residents and the board that another plan for Syosset Park remains an option, and if there are alternatives residents can suggest that comes into play if the former Cerro Wire site is deemed “safe and appropriate to put anything on.” He says Syosset does not really have a civic association that advocates on current or future projects. The DEIS suggests that if the 625 is not agreed on with TOBAY, the developers are prepared to build more commercial office space as that will not require the town’s approval due to zoning. He says this can eliminate the component of homes and the influx of more students into the schools, while environmental issues and remediation remain risks on the site.
“On the environmental side, the Cerro Wire site and the old Syosset landfill are two separate sites. The sale made by John Venditto and the contract was signed with Castagna Realty, and from what I read the important detail to note is that after the development will be built the park and landfill side will be given back to the Town of Oyster Bay. Town Board members don’t even know about it -- the input provided to the EPA and the DEC all came from TOBAY consultants. I learned reading the DEIS, the developers (Syosset Park LLC) have hired their own consultants in the last two or three years and in the document, from the developers, the Cerro Wire side of the property is still contaminated and still does not meet specifications that will be needed for the EPA and DEC to approve any homes to go on top of that site,” McKenna said.
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This Week at the
Jericho
Public Library
Saturday, April 28th from 1:00 to 4:00PM
Closing Art Reception
Meet artist Marc Cavello at the closing reception of his art show World of Lines. The public is invited to attend.
Sunday, April 29th at 2:00PM
The Evergreen Trio: The Best of Neil, Engelbert & Tom
Featuring Everett Green on keyboards and vocals, Mike Totoro on sax and vocals, and Don Levine on drums, The Evergreen Trio will be performing many of your favorite hits by Neil Diamond, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Tom Jones. Tickets are required. Nonticket holders will be seated as space allows.
Monday, April 30th at 2:00PM
Movie: Phantom Thread (Drama/Romance)
Set in 1950’s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by Alma, a young, strong-willed woman
who becomes his muse and lover.
Starring Vicky Krieps, Daniel DayLewis, and Lesley Manville. Rated R. 2 hours, 10 minutes.
Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00PM
Movie: Roman J. Israel, Esq. (Crime/Drama)
A driven, idealistic defense attorney finds himself in a tumultuous series of events that lead to a crisis and the necessity for extreme action.
Starring Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell, and Carmen Ejogo. Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 2 minutes.
Friday, May 4th at 2:00PM
Learn to Play Canasta
Jacqui Palatnik will introduce you to this wonderful card game that is making a big comeback. Canasta is played with a partner. Bring a friend or make new ones. Those anxious to brush up on their skills are also welcome.
Space is limited. Cost: $20.00 per person (Non-refundable). Register online or at the Circulation Desk.
This Week at the
Syosset Public Library
Thursday, May 3rd at 2:00PM
The Ed Sullivan Show:
A Cavalcade of Comedy Free.
Presenter: Ira Epstein
Ira Epstein will cover the 23 years of The Ed Sullivan Show, which featured America’s premiere comedy legends performing their acts for millions of Americans every week. This lecture will feature many comedic performances as well as reflecting on the impact the show had on their careers.
Friday, May 4th
from 10:00AM to 12:30PM
Let's Chat Free.
Presenter: Joyce Tobkes, M.A.
Senior peer group discussion for fac-
ing some of the challenges of growing older No registration required.
Friday, May 4th at 2:00PM
Name That Opera: From the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to the WWE
Presenter: Tanisha Mitchell, opera singer and librarian at the Metropolitan Opera and Freeport libraries
Explore opera in unexpected ways. In this opera talk, Tanisha Mitchell will discuss how opera is used in popular culture, specifically movies and commercials. You will see opera clips from featured movies including The Shawshank Redemption, Carmen Jones, and Fatal Attraction, followed by the actual opera clip from an opera production.
May Events at the Syosset Public Librar y
Monday, May 7th at 7:30PM
20 & 30-Something Board Game Night
Come play with us! From Kickstarters to classics, bring your favorite board games to share with other gamers in a fun and casual setting.
Free. No registration required.
Tuesday, May 8th at 7:30PM
Evening Book Discussion House of Names by Colm Toibin With Jean Simpson, Readers’ Services Librarian
Free. No registration required.
Friday, May 11 at 2:00PM Book-to-Film Discussion Murder on the Orient Express
Showing of the film Murder on the Orient Express (2017), based on the novel written by Agatha Christie.
With Sonia Grgas, Reference
Librarian
This film is rated PG-13 and stars Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, and Johnny Depp. Free. No registration required.
Tuesday, May 22 at 1:30PM
Afternoon Book Discussion This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel With Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian Free. No registration required. Programs will be held at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY 11791
For more information: 516-921-7161 ext. 239 www.syossetlibrary.org
E-mail: Readersservices@syossetlibrary.org
*All events are Wheelchair Accessible
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HealtH Update for SeniorS
A Free Community eduCAtion SeminAr Stay engaged! CommUnity reSoUrCeS for SeniorS
Please join us as Linda Martinez, LCSW, Department of Geriatrics at NYU Winthrop Hospital, and representatives from various community programs offer a free lecture focusing on the benefits of seniors staying intellectually and socially engaged. Topics include the positive impact on one’s health and information about various programs available to help seniors remain socially and intellectually active. A question and answer period will follow the lecture.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 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.
Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:
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At Macy’s Backstage, located on Union Turnpike in North New Hyde Park, a 45-year-old man from Glen Oaks was arrested at 11AM on March 30th. He was charged with Shoplifting.
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A 58-year-old woman from Roslyn Heights was arrested at 4PM on April 4th and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury.
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While driving on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 34E in North Hills, a 25-year-old man from Massapequa was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3:10AM on April 5.th
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A 26-year-old woman from Ozone Park was arrested at 3PM on April 5th and charged with Shoplifting from Sephora in East Garden City
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On Taylor Avenue in Westbury, two individuals were arrested at 9:25PM. on April 5. Arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana were an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old man, both from Hempstead.
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At Sephora in East Garden City, a 19-year-old woman from Deer Park was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 8:52PM. on April 6.
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At the corner of Foch Boulevard and Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, a 26-yearold man was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. The arrest occurred at 10PM. on April 6.
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At the East Norwich Cleaners located on Oyster Bay Road in East Norwich, a victim has reported that
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unknown subjects broke the passenger side window of her vehicle while it was parked between 11:05 and 11:11AM on April 7th.
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A 37-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Sephora in East Garden City at 2:26PM on April 7th.
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A 25-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 11:25PM on April 7th on Manhattan Avenue in Westbury.
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On Carle Road in Westbury, a woman from Jamaica, 24 years of age, was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 11:47PM on April 7th.
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Two men were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at a parking lot on Merrick Avenue in Westbury at 1:20AM on April 8th. Arrested were a 27-year-old man from Staten Island and a 20-yearold man from Williston Park.
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At JC Penny in East Garden City, a 37-year-old man from Queens was arrested at 1:30PM on April 8th and charged with Shoplifting.
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At the corner of Traverse Boulevard and Fortunoff Way in Westbury, a 27-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 3:12PM on April 8th.
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At 4:30PM on April 8th, a 22-yearold woman from Queens Village and a 15-year-old girl from New Hyde Park were arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Sephora in East
Garden City.
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A 20-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested on the Northbound side of Nassau Boulevard in Garden City Park at 4:35PM on April 8th. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.
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Sometime between 8PM on April 8th and 10:30AM the next morning, unknown subjects smashed the windshield and scratched a victim’s vehicle while it was parked on Linden Court in Roslyn Heights.
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On Lesley Drive in Syosset, the car window of a victim’s vehicle was broken while parked at 9:45PM on April 8th.
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A 31-year-old man from Dix Hills was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Northern Boulevard in Roslyn at 7:35AM on April 9th.
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At the Red Roof Inn parking lot on Dibblee Drive in Westbury, a 42-yearold man from Bay Shore and a 34-yearold man from Old Westbury were arrested on April 10th. Both subjects were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.
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A 28-year-old man from Bay Shore was arrested at 10:50PM on April 10th and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the parking lot for Applebee’s Restaurant on Corporate Drive in Westbury.
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At 12:15AM on April 11th, a 28-yearold man from Jericho was arrested at the Courtyard Westbury Hotel, located on Privado Road in Westbury. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.
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At Victoria’s Secret on Union Turnpike in North New Hyde Park, a
33-year-old man from New Rochelle was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting on April 11th at 7PM.
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At Foot Locker in East Garden City, a 31-year-old woman from Inwood was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 7:25PM on April 11th.
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An individual was arrested at 9:30AM on April 12th and charged with Shoplifting from Home Depot in Jericho.
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A 20-year-old man from Boynton Beach was arrested at 1:15PM on April 12th and charged with Shoplifting from Saks Off 5th Avenue in East Garden City.
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At the corner of Merrick Avenue and Corporate Drive in Westbury, a 24-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested at 10:50PM on April 11th and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.
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At 4:30PM on April 12th, a 22-yearold man from Hempstead was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from JC Penney in East Garden City.
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A 52-year-old man from Lakeview was arrested at 6PM on April 12th and charged with Shoplifting from JC Penney in East Garden City.
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At 9:45PM on April 12th, a 23-yearold man from Baldwin was arrested and charged with Possession of marijuana while on Stewart Avenue in East Garden City.
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At the Dollar Tree in East Garden City, a handbag was stolen from a vehicle between 9AM and 1:30PM on April 16th.
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Representatives of HBT Middle School’s Peers as Leaders and the Buddy Club are joined by advisers Randi Bloom (middle row, second from left) and Alison deLauzon (back row, second from right) and Anti-Defamation League representatives Jane Pashman (middle row, far left) and Shanelle Henry (back row, far right) during their World of Difference training.Photo courtesy of the Syosset School District
Forty-five members of the Peers as Leaders and Buddy Club at Harry B. Thompson Middle School in Syosset are strengthening their reach as role models to make a greater impact on their school. The students underwent in-school training by representatives of the Anti-Defamation League through the World of Difference program, to understand and address the challenges faced by students of all backgrounds.
During the sessions, held in the middle school library, students conversed, role-played and participated in different exercises to gain a greater appreciation for diversity, while making new connections and identifying similarities in each other that may not have been obvious before. They are now using what they learned to embed acceptance into the culture of the school. This includes encouraging others to speak up and stand up to bullying behavior.
“I think this is truly unique and amazing that we are given the time to
do this,” said eighth-grader Aanya Bedi, who is embracing her role as an ally to classmates in need of peer support. “I am having a great time learning about everyone. This is great training.”
Through Peers as Leaders and the Buddy Club, co-advised by Randi Bloom and Alison deLauzon, many of the students have already solidified their statures as ambassadors. Members have assisted incoming fifth-graders and newly arriving sixth-graders, helped to promote and coordinate Red Ribbon Week activities and overall, have served as upstanding voices for the silent student minority who may feel alone or in need of friendly encouragement.
Last spring, the Anti-Defamation League recognized HBT as a No Place for Hate School based on its efforts to promote multiculturalism and thwart bullying. The organization will announce its 2018 No Place for Hate Schools later this spring.
72 Hours in Philadelphia: At Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, Art is More
BY KAREN RUBIN
Philadelphia is like hopping from timecapsule to time-capsule because you go from one authentic site where events happened, where the Founders and builders of this nation actually stood, to another. Come, time-travel with me. And the best way to appreciate it – and be wonderfully
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surprised at ever twist and turn– is to walk. That’s how you come upon things you never considered – the historic markers which point out where Wanamaker’s Department Store was, the Ricketts Circus, the American Philosophical Society (founded by Ben Franklin). I practically fall over what closer inspection tells me is the very townhouse where Thomas Jefferson stayed when he wrote the Declaration of Independence (called “Declaration House”), a short walk from Independence Hall.
I used the opening of the brand new Museum of the American Revolution as the theme for my three-day visit to Philadelphia – a really deep dive probe of the Revolutionary War era, a return to understanding the founding of the nation through, as it were, original documents, materials and artifacts, at a time when we need to be reminded. During this all-too-brief time, I also visited the National Museum of American Jewish History, the Benjamin Franklin Museum, Betsy Ross House and the National Constitution Center.
But I soon appreciate something more: an arts tradition that is infused throughout: the breathtaking majesty of City Hall built in the Second Empire Style; an Art Deco “Automat” sign; the stunning Art Deco architecture of a building, gorgeous giant murals that pop up out of nowhere, indeed the streetscape.
This is why it is so terrific that my hotel, the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, in downtown Philadelphia, is so well located: because it’s only by walking to places that you can really enjoy these visual surprises.
It’s the afternoon when I arrive at the Sonesta (a parking garage is adjacent for added convenience) and after checking in, I have just enough time to explore one attraction on my list.
I set out down Market Street, walking through the magnificent City Hall, designed by John McArthur Jr. and constructed between 1871 to 1901 within Penn Square (you can stand on a pedestal placed there to take photos of yourself as a monumental statue) and head down toward the historic district that surrounds Independence Hall. You appreciate the changes in style as
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traveling through époques.
This becomes my route over the course of my three days in this city, each time setting out on foot and delighting in discovering architecture, historic sites, colorful murals painted across entire building facades. And each evening, I find myself drawn to Rittenhouse Square, a few blocks away, which is hopping with activity and color, with quaint restaurants, taverns and shops alongside the charming urban park.
The Sonesta Hotel’s location makes all of this possible.
The Sonesta has everything you would want in a city-center hotel (there is even a rooftop swimming pool, in season), an ArtBar where you can have cocktails, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse for dining, a gallery that showcases local artists. It is ideal as a base for business travelers as well as for those coming for a convention (the state convention center is walking distance) or meetings (it has 16,000 sq. ft of meeting space and 16 conference rooms), like the conference of literary writers who are in attendance during my visit (I wished I could have hung out more with them). But I am visiting for a family occasion, and looking around at the other guests holding flowers and centerpieces and guest-bags, there are many of us who are similarly celebrating, as well as scores of visitors from around the world who appreciate having such a comfortable hub for our expeditions.
The parking garage, which is independently owned and operated, is attached to the hotel and is valet only, which is really convenient (you can check out and store your bags with the bellman and keep the car there until you are ready to pick it up; some packages include parking or discounts on parking; other options including a municipal lot, are also in the area).
The rooms are spacious, stylishly appointed in what I refer to as “retro modern,” and very comfortable with plush bedding and bathroom amenities. All the rooms have been redesigned and include: flat-screen LCD televisions, complimentary wireless internet service, in-room safe, iHome docking station for iPhone 4, coffee maker, and minirefrigerator. (Feather and fragrance-free rooms are available upon request.)
Club Level Guest Rooms also feature Keurig coffee machine, bottled water, plus access to the Sonesta’s club lounge where you are provided continental breakfast daily (with one hot upgraded item), snacks throughout the day; hot and cold hors d’oeuvres; two adult beverages in the evening.
All the rooms have beautiful views of the city; the Junior One-Bedroom Suites feature a stunning view of City Hall, and has a chic living room with contemporary décor flowing into a separate modern bedroom, Queen sleeper sofa, refrigerator, wet bar, oversized bathroom with dressing area, large work station, bathrobes in addition to the other amenities.
There are also two-room King Suites and a Presidential Suite.
Guests in Executive Club Floor rooms enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and evening refreshments in a private lounge with their accommodations on weekdays; on weekends, Club Level room guests receive two complimentary drink tickets for beer or wine at the Art Bar and a $10 breakfast voucher in the Art Bar.
Embracing & Promoting Philadelphia’s Arts Tradition
“We’re so committed to Art, we tattooed it on our face.”
Philadelphia is a city whose appreciation for the arts is legendary, and the Sonesta is helping to promote that tradition, in its architecture, interior design, food presentation, and in its collaborations with the local art community and city.
I soon realize why its lounge is named “The ArtBar” and why the visual arts provide a vibe for the re-designed and art-inspired hotel: it’s more than a theme, it’s a mission. The Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia embraces and fosters the creation of art in the hotel and the community by partnering with the Center for Emerging Visual Artists Its in-house art gallery located in the lobby, showcases paintings by local artists which are available for purchase; the gallery rotates every 6 months.
The hotel is also promoting the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, with a record-breaking mural, 22-stories high, alongside its façade. The mural was completed in just two weeks time.
The Sonesta Philadelphia has partnered with Open Source on their citywide exhibition that is bringing 14 international artists to Philadelphia. These artists’ practices vary widely, from sculpture to community muralism to street art. They are working with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program to create a new series of public artworks that explore and illuminate Philadelphia’s diverse urban identity. The Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia is a central Open Source venue and a hub for talks, tours, visual documentation, and direct engagement with staff, artists, and curator Pedro Alonzo.
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The Sonesta Philadelphia’s rooftop pool, open in season (photo courtesy Sonesta)
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The City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program is the nation’s largest public art program, “dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For 30 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative process, rooted in the traditions of mural-making, to create art that transforms public spaces and individual lives.” Mural Arts engages communities in 50–100 public art projects each year, and maintains its growing collection through a restoration initiative. Each year, 12,000 residents
and visitors tour Mural Arts’ outdoor art gallery (including docent-led trolley and walking tours between sites, as well as audio guides and maps for selfguided visitors, which has become part of the city’s civic landscape and a source of pride and inspiration, earning Philadelphia international recognition as the “City of Murals.”
I come upon some of these impressive murals as I walk to the historic district.
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One of my dad’s younger cousins married and settled in the Waldorf, Md., area a year or two after she got married. Over the years she acquired a slight southern accent (aka a drawl) but nothing too heavy and she prided herself on her southern hospitality even though she was born in New York City.
My brother, Phil, sister, Michelle, and I drove down in my car which took about six hours. Waldorf is about 23 miles south-southeast of Washington, D.C. The whole city is less than 12 square miles and it’s definitely a rural area. Many of Waldorf’s residents work for the federal government.
We visited Aunt Karen recently and she had a warm, freshly baked apple pie waiting for us which we enjoyed with some iced tea. The next morning some freshly baked blueberry muffins were sitting in a basket waiting for us to enjoy with breakfast.
Some hot waffles dripping with melted butter were placed on our plates before we could even say yes or no to her offer. So was a plate of some scrambled eggs and hash browns. To make it even more appetizing, Aunt Karen had chopped some fresh parsley and basil and sprinkled it over the eggs.
We chatted and sipped some hot coffee from big earthenware mugs that had “Life is Good” printed on them.
As we relaxed and talked I couldn’t help but think that we looked and acted like a few tourists even though we had known Aunt Karen all of our lives. We had known her husband, Uncle Bill, for more than 40 years.
Of course we weren’t tourists but we were visitors seeing our relatives and we enjoyed every moment of our visit because it’s not often that we have the chance to go to Waldorf, Md., and spend some time there.
Besides Aunt Karen and Uncle Bill, their son, Jason, and his wife, Sophie, and their three children lived in the big old house. There was plenty of room for all of them but sometimes it got a little hectic with the seven of them and the three of us.
We hadn’t seen Jason and Sophie in several years so seeing them and catching up on family news was fun. Playing with their three kids was cool, too.
Tyler at 14 was tall, lanky and had brown hair that kept falling in his eyes. Sarah, 13, was extroverted and had no trouble talking about any subject that came up. She told us about all of the clubs she had joined in school.
Joanie, 11, was pretty quiet but defi-
nitely took everything in. I could tell that she listened to what everyone was talking about. Of the three of them, Joanie was the bookworm. At the time we visited she was reading “Looking for Alaska.”
After talking with the kids for a few minutes we met their dog named Cinder. She was a beagle-poodle mix with medium-length hair that was pretty wiry. At about 20 lbs., Cinder was cute, quick and smart. Jason had taught her to roll over on command, to sit up and to high five him.
After he did these tricks with Cinder I tried it. To my delight she followed all of my commands. Cinder loved to run around their big back yard chasing a favorite soccer ball of hers.
We visited Maryland early in the spring when the Long Island weather was still cold - and when some snow had fallen even though officially it was spring.
In Waldorf, Md., it looked and felt much more like spring. The trees had buds and some had bloomed, azalea bushes and other plants had bloomed, too. They also had a beautiful cherry tree with pink blossoms in their back yard. The grass was green and the sky was a beautiful blue.
Temperatures averaged around 66 -
68 degrees every day that we were there on our visit down south and I have to say that the sunsets in Maryland were magnificent. Many times the colors of the sunset were sky-blue-pink. It was breathtaking.
We sat outside with our family and talked. Once we flew kites and watched them rise high in the sky. Another evening we cooked dinner outside on the barbecue then took it inside to their dining room table.
That dinner of marinated sirloin steak, corn on the cob, baked beans, apple sauce and a tossed green salad tasted delicious. I think that being in Maryland and relaxing around family gave me an appetite.
When we got talking to Jason and Sophie, they told us about some of the interesting history of Waldorf that they had learned from the locals.
It is now part of Charles County and about 67,000 people live in Waldorf. Even though Waldorf is a rapidly developing urbanized area, the community is surrounded by farms.
Waldorf, Md., was settled before 1900 as a rural crossroads originally called “Beantown” after a local family.
In 1872 the Baltimore and Potomac
Sonesta Philadelphia’s LiquidArt served in its artful ArtBar (photo courtesy Sonesta)
BY TOM MARGENAU
Q: My daughter recently had problems with a stolen purse and with someone possibly using her Social Security number. She went to the Social Security office and she was told to contact credit reporting agencies and possibly the police. And they gave her some website to look up. It seems to me they should have done more. Can’t they just cancel her old number and give her a new one? Was she informed correctly?
A: Yes, she probably was given correct information. When a Social Security card is stolen, many people think that is a problem for the Social Security Administration to resolve. But when you think it through, it really isn’t.
As a general rule, SSA gets involved in your life for three reasons. Their first job is to issue you a Social Security number. Their second job is to keep a lifetime record of all the earnings your employer reports under that SSN. Or if you are self-employed, to keep track of the income you report on the Schedule SE of your annual tax return. And finally, SSA’s third job is to pay you monthly retirement or disability benefits that are based on all those earnings that are posted to your Social Security account. Or if you die, they pay your widow(er) and/or children a survivor’s benefits based on those same earnings.
I don’t want to sound too flip or dismissive about this, but if someone steals your Social Security card, it’s really not SSA’s problem. Or to put that another way, there isn’t all that much they can do about it.
They can help you monitor your Social Security earnings record. If you see earnings posted to that record that don’t belong to you, they can correct that record.
But I doubt that is your daughter’s major concern. She is likely much more worried about someone misusing her Social Security number and other personal information to create credit problems. The first step for her to resolve this is to visit IdentityTheft.gov to report the theft and to start a recovery plan. (I am sure this was the website the Social Security people referred her to.) IdentityTheft.gov is a one-stop resource managed by the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Or she can call them at 1-877-IDTHEFT.
Your daughter also may want to contact the Internal Revenue Service. If she is eligible for a refund, an identity thief could file a tax return before she does and get her refund. Then, when she does file, the IRS will think she already received her refund.
The identity thief also may use your daughter’s SSN to get a job. That person’s employer would report earned income to the IRS using her Social Security number. This will make it appear that she didn’t report all of her income on her tax
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return. If you think your daughter may have tax issues because someone has stolen her identity, go to www.irs.gov/uac/ Identity-Protection or call 1-800-908-4490.
Also, your daughter should file an online complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. The IC3 gives victims of cybercrime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations. IC3 sends every complaint to one or more law enforcement or regulatory agencies with jurisdiction. According to their website, the IC3 reflects a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National White Collar Crime Center and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Here’s another thought: Your daughter should also monitor her credit report periodically. She can get free credit reports online at AnnualCreditReport.com.
You wondered why SSA didn’t just cancel her old number and give her a new one. That is something that can be done, but it really should be a worst-case scenario solution. In other words, if she has taken all the steps she can take to resolve her problems with no luck, a new SSN can be issued to her.
But she should keep in mind that a new number probably won’t solve all her problems. This is because other governmental agencies (such as the IRS and state motor vehicle agencies) and private businesses (such as banks and credit reporting companies) will have records under her old number. Along with other personal information, credit reporting companies use the number to identify her credit record. So using a new number won’t guarantee a fresh start.
For some victims of identity theft, a new number actually creates problems. If the old credit information isn’t associated with her new number, the absence of any credit history under her new number may make it more difficult for your daughter to get credit.
Q: A friend of mine received a new Medicare card in the mail. It’s supposed to have something to do with identity theft. But I didn’t get a new card. What should I do?
A: What you should do is just be patient. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (the federal agency that runs the Medicare program), new Medicare cards will be mailed to everyone between now and April 2019. So it could be up to a year before you get your new card.
Since the inception of the Medicare program in 1967, CMS had always used your Social Security “claim number” as your Medicare number. The claim number is the number of the Social Security account from which you are claiming benefits. Most of us get our own Social Security benefits, so our claim number is simply our own Social Security number. But for example, the claim number for a woman getting widow’s benefits is
her deceased husband’s Social Security number.
Anyway, for years, seniors have complained that their Social Security claim number was displayed on their Medicare card. Because most seniors carry their Medicare card in their wallet, it opened the door to ID theft if the wallet was stolen.
The new Medicare cards will have a completely different number unique to each person on Medicare. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM
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Memorable Meal at Shalom Japan,
BY KAREN RUBIN, DAVID LEIBERMAN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, LAINI NEMETT & SARAH FALTER TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE, GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
“Tradition!”
Two cuisine cultures are ingeniously re-mixed, breaking open the “box” of strong tradition that underpins both: Jewish and Japanese. The end-result of this culinary reimagination is New York on a plate.
Shalom Japan, a quaint restaurant and bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is the ingenious creation of Aaron Israel and his wife, Sawako Okochi; Aaron hails from Great Neck, Long Island (a 2000 graduate of Great Neck North High School), and Sawako is from Hiroshima Japan.
Combining Jewish and Japanese cooking traditions is not just a gimmick. Aaron and Sawako’s flavor combinations are astonishing, a sensory surprise. And the food presentations are as artful as his painting. Indeed, Aaron has created the ceramic dishes and saki cups and his paintings decorate the walls.
The couple are respectful of culinary traditions – this is not meant to satirize or stereotype. This isn’t just a matter of combining two things – it’s really ingenious new creations – you can appreciate the trial-and-error that must have gone into creating these recipes, preparations and presentations.
“With Jewish food and with Japanese food, ‘tradition’ is a box – it’s fun and challenge,” Aaron says.
The cultural mash-up is initially disorienting and fun (blows your mind to imagine and makes you smile) – you are simultaneously thrust into something familiar and comforting, and uprooted into some strange new cultural world. It kind of makes you think about what made something familiar in the first place.
But then there is the pure pleasure of the taste and texture and visual presentation.
The dishes begin with delectable fresh, seasonal ingredients. This is especially pronounced in the Tuna Tataki with Black Tahini - a luscious tuna belly, prepared to perfection.
You find yourself just suspending all thought – and for those who just want to take a discovery tour, can take advantage of the Chef’s tasting menu ($55 or $75 per person), which is served on ceramic dishes that Aaron created.
We visit on a Thursday night (the night before Passover seder, in fact) with family who had come from various parts of the country for the holiday, and with the plates prepared with sharing in mind, the six of us are able to taste a fair
amount of the menu.
Toro Toasts, Scallion Cream Cheese, Everything Spices –served on homemade challah, sliced to small squares and baked to toast – done with scallion and wasabi cream cheese, sprinkled with everything spices (like an everything bagel).
Shalom Japan Caesar prepared with white anchovy, Za’atar pita crumbs and parmesan.
Spring Jew Egg is their take on a Scotch egg which is a hard boiled, wrapped in pork and deep-fried – Instead, at Shalom Japan this is a soft boiled egg, wrapped in falafel and deep fried; the accoutrement changes with season – in spring, it is prepared with labna, a tangy middle eastern yogurt, peas carrots, and spring greens on top.
Ricotta & Spinach Blintzes served with black truffle and honey.
Okonomiyaki, Sauerkraut, Pastrami, Bonito – is based on a traditional street food popular in Hiroshima: a savory pancake, made with batter, cabbage, beansprouts and fried. “It translates to ‘have it your way’, ‘how you like it’ –with different ingredients of choosing. We chose a homage to Jewish deli, New York style– so we chose sauerkraut and pastrami, with bonito – a style of tuna, smoked and thinly shaped.”
Sesame Temomi Mazemen, Pork Char Siu, Shishito Peppers, Shiso – this is similar to Ramen, but in a sesame sauce (not broth) with the traditional style Japanese noodle. (Shalom Japan is Jewish cooking, not kosher).
Matzoh Ball Ramen with Foie Gras Dumpling is Aaron’s take on matzo ball soup, so it has many of the ingredients you would expect to find: grandma’s style broth, potato, Aaron’s own matzoh ball recipe instead of egg noodles, ramen noodles. Admittedly, the foie gras dumpling added in is a strange touch. The soup can be a meal in itself and you
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Railroad added a station to Waldorf. Nearby Benedict was established in 1683 and was one of the first ports on the Patuxent River.
The town of nearby La Plata, Md., was named by Colonel Samuel Chapman, after the La Plata River. Indian Head, Md., was established in 1920 and is named for the Algonquin Indian Tribe.
In 1880, the General Assembly of Maryland by an act changed the name to “Waldorf” in honor of William Waldorf Astor (1848 - 1919), the great-grandson of John Jacob Astor (1763 - 1848), who was born in Walldorf, Palatinate, Germany.
I found all of our talk about the history of the community to be very interesting but as is often the case we started talking about relatives and family happenings once again.
We all knew that technically Aunt Karen wasn’t our aunt since she was my dad’s cousin but we all affectionately call her Aunt Karen anyway.
We thanked Aunt Karen for her home cooking, her home baking and her hospitality over the five days that we visited and said that we hoped we would see her again soon.
We promised that in the meantime, we would keep in touch by phone and by emails, by texts and occasionally by Skyping.
When we left their place we stopped
at a chicken store in Waldorf and planned on ordering some food to take on our trip home. We didn’t want to overwhelm Aunt Karen with even more cooking than she had been doing.
Michelle and I went into the store and we left Phil in the car to listen to the radio and pass the time. The two of us were standing on line waiting to order our food when suddenly the man in front of us (named Jim, we found out a few minutes later) turned to us and said, “This is your lucky day. I want to pay it forward and buy you a meal. Then in turn you’ve got to pay it forward to someone else.”
Stunned, surprised, pleased, taken aback and pleased that we actually knew what he was talking about, we said OK. “Sure,” we said, “we would pay it forward.”
After talking with Jim for a few minutes we found out that someone had paid it forward for him a few days prior. He had been waiting on line in a specialty coffee store waiting to order his breakfast when a man named Max picked up his tab.
Max had explained to Jim that he was paying it forward because someone had done it for him.
Delighted, we got our dinner to go and when we got back in the car we told Phil what had just happened. At first he was doubtful. He thought that we were pulling his leg.
Eventually it sank in and he got the
fact that we weren’t kidding around. Once in a while some people still do those “pay it forward” things. He believed us and we all just kept smiling and shaking our heads. Pleased all around, we hit the road, heading toward home.
Two days later, when Michelle and I were in a store that is known for shakes and hamburgers, we turned to the person behind us and said, “This may surprise you but we are paying it forward.”
The middle-aged mother shrieked so we knew that she was surprised and she kept thanking us over and over. We told her to pay it forward when she could and she nodded and smiled and said that she would.
Michelle and I knew that the concept of paying it forward had been around for years. We also had seen the 2000 movie, “Pay It Forward” starring Haley Joel Osment, Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt. In fact, we had seen it more than once.
In that film, a young boy named Trevor attempts to make the world a better place after his teacher gives him that chance.
Trevor comes up with the notion of “Pay It Forward” which is to do a needed favor for three different people without being asked, and then ask them to do the same for three others. I won’t give away any more of the story line but suffice it to say that the movie was pretty good.
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In terms of paying it forward, we never really thought that it would happen to us especially when we were out of town on a family visit. It was just so unexpected.
Looking back on our visit with Aunt Karen and Uncle Bill’s family, the leisurely time we spent in Waldorf, Md., and then unexpectedly coming across Jim, the man who wanted to pay it forward, we had a lot to be thankful for.
Our trip to southern Maryland was a good one. We all had a great time. Aunt Karen’s family was happy to see us and they had plenty of room in their house for their visitors.
We were pleased to see them and later on, when we told them about our “pay it forward” encounter right there in Waldorf, they got a big kick out of it. They told us to tell them the story all over again because they wanted to hear every detail again - and because they had gotten such a kick out of it.
One thing we learned along the way, on our trip to and from Waldorf, is you never know what’s going to happen in a given day. Surprises abound. Sometimes people do unexpected things. And sometimes we just have to be open to receiving these unexpected experiences.
One thing I’ve learned is that sometimes happiness is just an “OK” away!
Memorable Meal at Shalom Japan, Where East Meets Eastern Europe in Williamsburg
can add in extra Matzoh ball, dumpling or add egg.
The wild, weird ride continues with imaginative cocktails concocted by beverage director Ian Morrison (the beverage menu pages outnumber the food selections), such as:
Sweet and Sawa: Denen Mugi Shochu, Four Roses Bourbon, Yuzu, Honey, Egg White
There is a mind-boggling list of sake choices – like Fuku Chitose (“happy owl” described as “rustic, savory, pumpkin”);
Tae No Hana (“sublime beauty” which is characterized as “dry, full, frosted flake, hazelnut, malt-ball”).
Even the beer selection is ridiculously eclectic, hailing from Japan, Germany, San Francisco, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington and Michigan.
There are surprising similarities and connections in the food traditions (like Gershwin’s melding of classical and jazz): “Both don’t use too much dairy; both do put a value on fish,” Aaron reflects.
We asked Aaron what the restaurant would be serving for Passover – Aaron makes his own matzoh – and were treated to a variation on gefilte fish that he would be serving: fried fish ball (much tastier than Mother’s).
Desserts are amazing, also – I try the Uzu sorbet that has a grapefruit flavor; there is also a scrumptious bread pudding.
Talk about a small world! Laini had known Aaron since 2005 when he was an undergraduate studying painting at the prestigious art academy, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore, and was mentored by
Laini’s father who headed the Painting Department. She has been coming to Shalom Japan since it first opened five
years ago; when she brought David the first time, he thought he recognized Aaron and soon realized they had gone to
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Natural Ways to Get a Good Night’s Rest
With nearly one-third of Americans suffering from sleep disturbances, according to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, now is the time to rethink your bedtime routine and consider more natural ways to get a good night’s rest.
However, implementing those changes doesn’t have to mean overhauling the way you live. Consider these simple tips that can help you sleep better and longer:
Set a comfortable temperature. Making changes in different aspects of your life to achieve better sleep is a fine plan, but it may not make much difference if you aren’t comfortable in your own bed. Be sure to maximize comfort for a full night of sleep by finding a temperature that works for you, but in general, the National Sleep Foundation recommends a bedroom temperature between 60-67 degrees F.
Tweak your diet. Making simple changes to what you eat and drink can be a positive health-conscious decision, including helping you get better sleep. For example, Montmorency tart cherries, which are available year-round, are one of the few natural food sources of melatonin, a sleep-regulating hormone. New research from the American Journal of Therapeutics shows that insomniacs who drank U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherry juice for two weeks extended sleep time by 84 minutes.
Consuming two 8-ounce glasses of Montmorency tart cherry juice as part of your daily diet, once in the morning and once at night, can help enhance your sleep time and efficiency. It can also be added to your favorite morning smoothie or a soothing nighttime beverage, such as this Tart Cherry Moon Milk. For additional information and recipes, visit ChooseCherries.com.
Try bedtime yoga. Rather than scrolling on your smartphone or staring at the TV, consider a different routine before heading to bed. Implementing a brief yoga session is one way to clear your mind
each night prior to getting quality shut-eye. While missing out on quality sleep can negatively impact your health, simple changes to your lifestyle and diet can play a role in improving the quality and duration of sleep.
Tart Cherry Moon Milk
Recipe courtesy of Amanda Paa of Heartbeet Kitchen
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1-2
6 ounces almond milk
4 ounces Montmorency tart cherry juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ashwaganda (Indian ginseng) dried culinary rose petals
In small pot, heat almond milk and tart cherry juice over medium heat.
Remove from heat and whisk in honey and ashwaganda. Top with rose petals and drink warm.
Note: For a more frothy beverage, blend mixture in blender before topping with rose petals.
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Rebalance Your Diet
Striking a balance between work and home life, friends and family, and hobbies and errands can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. As you look to rebalance certain aspects of your life during an opportunity like National Nutrition Month, don’t forget to take your diet into consideration as well.
Including grain-based foods as part of a balanced diet - along with proper exercise - can be an essential part of living a healthier lifestyle and can provide numerous health benefits. In fact, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a 50-50 balance between whole and enriched grains per day for optimal health. Furthermore, research from the Grain Foods Foundation suggests whole and enriched grains supply a variety of key vitamins and minerals, like thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, zinc, selenium and magnesium, and important shortfall nutrients like dietary fiber, iron and folate.
Incorporating grains into meals throughout the day, including these under-500 calorie recipes for Grilled Cinnamon French Toast with Granola Crunch and Roast Beef and Arugula Sandwiches featuring whole and enriched grains, can aid in maintaining a healthy weight. Additional benefits of consuming grains include lowering cholesterol and supporting digestion, while also providing anti-inflammatory nutrients and fiber, which helps fight belly fat.
Find more nutritionist-developed, balanced and budget-friendly recipes for every meal at grainfoodsfoundation.org.
Grilled Cinnamon French Toast with Granola Crunch Recipe courtesy of Oroweat on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation Prep time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 banana, thinly sliced 3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 slices whole-grain nut bread 1/4 cup granola, for garnish
To make sauce: In saucepan, stir together orange juice, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, strawberries and banana. Simmer over medium heat 5-6 minutes, or until flavors have combined, stirring occasionally.
To make French toast: In shallow bowl, whisk together milk, egg and cinnamon. Dip slices of bread into milk mixture and cook 2 minutes on each side over medium heat on flat griddle or grill, or until golden brown.
Serve French toast with strawberry-banana sauce and top with granola.
Roast Beef and Arugula Sandwiches
Recipe courtesy of Roman Meal on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons horseradish
4 slices whole- or multi-grain bread, toasted
4 slices tomato
4 ounces lean roast beef, thinly sliced
1 cup arugula or wild greens
Spread mayonnaise and horseradish evenly over two bread slices.
Layer tomato, roast beef and arugula on top of mayonnaise and horseradish. Top with remaining slices of bread.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images #14169
Source: Grain Foods Foundation
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Mercy Medical Center’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation unit is a highly specialized 37-bed facility dedicated to the comprehensive rehabilitative care of inpatients who have suffered catastrophic illnesses and injuries such as stroke, spinal cord injury, amputation, major orthopedic surgery, severe disabling arthritis and acquired brain injury.
Mercy is the only hospital in Nassau County to offer the Bioness Wireless Rehabilitation System: Ness H200 Wireless Hand System and the Ness L300 Foot Drop System. This state-of-the-art technology uses functional electrical stimulation to stimulate the nerves to activate weak muscles in the forearm, hand
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GOING PLACES,
Great Neck North High School together. Aaron picks up the story, saying, “by senior year [at MICA], I knew I didn’t want to paint.” Cooking was his art. He got a job in a kitchen and cooked Italian for seven years. He met his wife, Sawako, cooking.
He has worked under some of the most acclaimed chefs in New York City in numerous fine dining restaurants such as August, under chef Tony Liu, and A Voce, under chef Andrew Carmellini. He was the opening sous chef at Torrisi Italian Specialties for Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone, helping them to develop and open the restaurant. As chef of Mile End, he launched their acclaimed dinner program. Then, he became a food consultant in London. His work has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation and by publications including the New York Times, Time Out New York, the Jewish Daily Forward, and the New York Observer.
Sawako Okochi ‘s culinary background is rooted in her Japanese upbringing in Hiroshima. She moved from Japan to Texas in 1995. In 2000 she relocated to New York City for the
culinary program at the New York Restaurant School. After finishing an internship at chef David Waltuck’s Chanterelle, she worked for five years with chef Anita Lo at Annisa, rising to sous chef. She spent five years as the chef at the Good Fork and went on to be the executive chef at Lani Kai. She was named by Mother Nature Network to their list of 40 under 40 rising star chefs.
The flavor combinations which I admire so much, “don’t fight, like my relationship with my wife,” Aaron jokes. The couple have a three-year old son, Kyshu (who has already been to Japan three times) and live above the restaurant.
Shalom Japan brings to mind Helen Mirrin’s movie, “The Hundred Foot Journey,” about a cultural collaboration between Indian and French culinary traditions.
The atmosphere is most pleasant and relaxing – music from the 1930s and 1940s playing in the background – a décor that combines the best of Brooklyn with Japan. On the table, natural elements that evoke Japanese Zen sensibility, like the smooth stones (Jewish culture isn’t at all imbued with natural elements).
The room is cozy yet accommodating a surprising number of people, and on this night is packed – interestingly, a wonderful demographic cross-section of diners.
This could be because of “Free Ramen!” Thursdays, from 10 pm to midnight, where you get free ramen with purchase of any alcoholic beverage and half off Mars Iwai whisky, plus a late-night menu. But I must say, we arrived well before 10 pm, and the place pretty much filled up.
Shalom Japan serves brunch. Notable selections:
Okonomi-Latke: pastrami, house sauerkraut, fried egg
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Looking for part time housekeeper in the Garden City area who can cook, drive and run errands to stores, some light housekeeping. Experience preferred. Please provide references.
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GARAGE SALE
GARAGE SALE
GARDEN CITY
FRIDAY 4/27
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday 4/28
10:00 am to 4:00 pm 138 Cambridge Ave (cross street Kensington Rd)
Categories & Items: Infant & toddler items and toys; more toys and games for post toddler-adolescence; sporting equipment, folding field chairs; skiis, hockey stuff, golf clubs/bags; children’s videos and books & fiction & non fiction books; guitars, audio mixer, stereo equipment & cabinet, cds; household furnishings /furniture, outdoor storage bin; painting, art, ceramics & knick knacks; luggage, backpacks
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SALE on Saturday April 28 and April 29 from 10am-4pm. 611 Eleventh Avenue, cross street Covert. Tools, baby, housewares, bric a brac and more
THE ANDY FOUNDATION YARD SALE SHOP
An eclectic selection of furniture, home decor, jewelry, china, artwork, antiques, housewares.
New donations daily 195 Herricks Rd
Garden City Park, NY 11040 Tues Sat 10am-4pm 516-739-1717 info@theandyfoundation.org
Proceeds benefit The Andy Foundation
PETS
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A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL
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DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?
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Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early!
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GARDEN CITY
Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner no broker. $579,000 Call: 646-499-1684
MILL POND ACRES PORT
WASHINGTON Condominium For Sale By Owner. First floor, end unit. Two bedrooms, two full baths, living / dining room 17’x20’, granite countered kitchen. Enormous closet space. Washer / dryer. Amenities: swimming pool, gymnasium, locker rooms, sauna and steam rooms. Gated community, 24/7 guard, snow removal and garden maintenance. Condominium rented through March 2020, $3,300 monthly. $695,000. Residents 55+ Excellent investment opportunity and eventual move in possibility. Call Philip Sherman, owner, 516-482-3754 or 516698-4808
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GARDEN CITY ESTATES
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36 Beach Way Soundfront! Escape to this Dreamy Beachfront Cottage, Beautiful Sandy Beach! Extraordinary Sunsets & Sunrises. Unpretentious & Casual. Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Wine Country, Close to Tanger Mall & Restaurants. Your Simple Summer Lifestyle Begins Here. You won’t want to leave! $699,000 Reduced! MLS#2966305 Colony Realty, 631-722-5800
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2 Story Expanded Cape on 1/2 acre. 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, LR /Fireplace, EIK, Dining Area, Unfinished Bonus Room, Full Basement w/Outside Entrance, 2 Car Garage. New Roof. Al l this and close to the Beach! New Listing! $525,000 MLS#3007359 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572
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Memorable Meal at Shalom Japan, Where East Meets Eastern Europe in Williamsburg
Matzoh Ball Ramen prepared with soft boiled egg, chicken, scallions, mandels Jew Egg Sandwich Platter
DIrty Matzoh Brie prepared with bacon, cheddar, apple compote.
served with peas, carrots, labneh (a tangy, thick, creamy yogurt cheese), pita Shalom Japan Burger , prepared with Martin’s potato poll, teriyaki bacon jam, grilled onion, lettuce, crack sauce and blue cheese
There were many locals and repeat visitors who were clued into the Thursday night happy hour, but Shalom Japan is worthy of a destination restaurant for any longdistance visitors to the city for its unique culinary experience that so expresses New York in a nutshell.
The restaurant is
conveniently located just three blocks off the Williamsburg Bridge, a short walk from the J, M, Z, G, and L lines, and across from the Rodney Park Playground in the eclectically vibrant neighborhood of South Williamsburg.
Reservations accepted (you can go online); or just walk in. (Closed Monday).
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Sisterhood Women’s Seder warms North Shore Synagogue
North Shore Synagogue Sisterhood members were joined by daughters, parents, friends, and community members for an evening of music, learning, and fun.
Just before the Passover holiday, the Sisterhood of North Shore Synagogue hosted its annual Women’s Seder. The event was organized by Sisterhood President Laurie Silverman. More than 60 women, comprised of congregants, daughters, moms, and grandmothers were welcomed by a large flower adorned table wrapped around the temple ballroom. The weeks leading up to the Passover holiday can add additional stress to the often-hectic lives of Jewish families as they contemplate entertaining in their own homes many family members and guests at a traditional Passover Seder. Combined with the prospect of feeding sometimes more than a dozen people, the moments to reflect and rest during the Passover holiday are few and far between.
North Shore’s Women’s Seder provides a welcome respite from those responsibilities. It is a wonderful opportunity to bond with other women in a beautiful setting and to learn about and enjoy a special haggadah, which tells of
the Jewish exodus story from a woman’s perspective. The festive Seder, led by Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet and Rabbi Rachel Maimin, included participant readings, singing, and dancing throughout the ballroom.
The story of Passover related at the North Shore Women’s Seder also focused on the courageous actions of Jewish women including Miriam, Moses’ sister who watched over him as he floated down the Nile River, to be found and raised by the pharaoh’s daughter. Miriam also led women in joyous celebration after crossing the Red Sea.
The traditional Passover meal was provided by North Shore Synagogue’s caterer, Carlyle at North Shore. Rabbi Shalhevet thanked Sisterhood president Laurie Silverman for organizing the event and said “I always look forward to our Sisterhood Women’s Seder as it is a beautiful bonding experience which fills our temple with love and warmth.”
Assistant Rabbi Rachel Maimin (left) and Senior Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet (right) joined by Sisterhood President Laurie Silverman.
Debbie Shapiro on drums and Debbie Walker on piano helped create a spiritual and uplifting experience.
Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet leading the women in song and dance
Four generations of women were represented at the Women’s Seder.
For the 17th time, the Syosset School District has been named as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.
Syosset is one of 583 school districts in the nation to receive the distinction this year, which recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
There are approximately 14,000 public school districts in the U.S.
“This honor not only recognizes outstanding programming and musical accomplishments, but also the importance of community support,” said Syosset Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts Michael Salzman. “I often say that Syosset is a community that demands nothing less than a high quality music education for all
of its children. This is an award that every student, teacher, administrator and community member can take pride in, because they all play an important role in supporting music education in Syosset.”
Syosset has a K-12 sequential program in music education that has long been recognized as one of the best in the state and in the nation. A 2002 Kennedy Center award acknowledged the outstanding support for music education from the community and the board of education. The district’s multiple Grammy Awards also serve as recognition of the extremely advanced level of performance given by its musical ensembles.
The NAMM Foundation, assisted by the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas, evaluates schools and districts based on their funding, highly qualified music teachers, commitment to high music standards, community support, and participation and access to music instruction.
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Named to Commissioner's Community Council
In an effort to promote safety, responsibility and community awareness the Nassau County Police Department has established its first Commissioner's Community Council. Dr. Uzma Syed, a native of Syosset, has been selected to represent her hometown.Dr. Syed is pictured with County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BU DGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, Syosset, New York will be held in the Auditorium of the South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, in said District on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items.
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money that will be required for the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget and the Syosset Public Library’s budget for 2018-2019, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time beginning Tuesday, May 1, 2018 except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk, South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York and at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, New York between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, beginning on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. In addition, a copy of said School District budget will be available on the District website and to any resident in the District at each schoolhouse in the District in which school is maintained, during regular school hours and on days when school is in session, other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report, prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Syosset Public Library will hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election, will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2018-2019 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District as Proposition 1.
2. To vote upon the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund; said matter to be presented as Proposition No. 2 as follows:
SHALL the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law section 3651, be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund known as the “Security Capital Improvement Program 2018” for the purpose of performing the following capital improvements related to security in the District’s facilities: Districtwide security infrastructure improvements/ upgrades, (including, but not limited to, security enclosures and/or vestibules, notification systems, centralized security controls and/or alarm system upgrades), instructional and non-instructional space improvements/renovations/ upgrades, (including, but not limited to, classroom improvements/ renovations/upgrades and/or additions to exist-
ing facilities related to security), exterior renovations/ reconstruction, computer/ technology upgrades, security system upgrades, window replacement/upgrades, interior and exterior door/entry ways replacement/upgrades, lighting upgrades, public address/clock system replacement/upgrades, sound system upgrades, telephone system upgrades, furnishings and equipment, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental cost related thereto.
The maximum amount of the aforesaid Capital Reserve Fund shall be $5,000,000.00, plus investment income. The probable term is to be five (5) years; the funds are to be transferred from surplus monies, if any, remaining in the general fund including a sum not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the 2017-2018 budget and/or other reserves and thereafter in an annual amount of not more than $2,000,000.00 for each remaining year of the probable term. Upon the establishment and funding of said reserve, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall be directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the “Security Capital Improvement Program 2018.”
3. To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2018, and expiring on June 30, 2021.
4. To adopt the annual budget of the Syosset Public Library for the fiscal year 20182019 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District as Proposition 3.
5. To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2018 and expiring on June 30, 2023. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of said School District in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Monday, April 16, 2018. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered
separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 63 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); must state the name and residence of each signer and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. Such nominating petitions shall describe the specific vacancy upon the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 63 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Library’s Board of Trustees); must state the name and residence of each signer and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required, either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special District meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.
The Board of Registration will meet at Syosset High School on Thursday, March 15, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, H.B. Thompson Middle School on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon prevailing time and at South Woods Middle School on Monday, May 7, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. prevailing time for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section
2014 of the Education Law; to add any additional names to the register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which times any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 10, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday, May 12, 2018 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at each of the three (3) separate election districts to prepare the register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in the year 2018 and any special District meetings that may be held after the preparation of said register (not including the election on May 15, 2018), at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said register is prepared, or any special District meeting held after May 15, 2018. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots are available on the District website and also are obtainable during school business hours from the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset,
New York. To obtain a ballot by mail, completed applications must be received by the Office of the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election. To obtain a ballot in person, the completed application must be delivered to the Office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election, Monday, May 14, 2018. Absentee ballots must be received by the Office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
A list of persons to whom the absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 10, 2018, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election and on May 15, 2018, the day set for the election, except that hours for inspection on Saturday, May 12, 2018 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Office of the District Clerk will be closed on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Any qualified voter may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the Board of Education at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, by Monday, April 16, 2018, except as to a question or proposition required by law to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting which shall be filed in sufficient time (March 16, 2018) to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to Office of the District
Clerk; must be signed by at least 158 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election District are as follows:
Election District 13: Residents who live in the Robbins Lane and South Grove elementary school attendance zones will vote at Robbins Lane Elementary School, 157 Robbins Lane, Syosset, New York.
Election District 22: Residents who live in the A.P. Willits and Baylis elementary school attendance zones will vote at H.B. Thompson Middle School, 98 Ann Drive, Syosset, New York.
Election District 23: Residents who live in the Walt Whitman, Berry Hill and Village elementary school attendance zones will vote at Syosset High School, 70 Southwoods Road, Syosset, New York.
Ms. Francine Benjamin, District Clerk SYO 4168
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NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LNV CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST ALLISON ALBERT, et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 03, 2016 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 May 22, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 106 IRA ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of
land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 15, BLOCK 105, LOT 0008. Approximate amount of judgment $523,429.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 851/2012.
Francis X. Mcquade Esq., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221
SYO 4173
4X 04/20,27,05/04,11
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MICHAEL KAUFER, SLP & AUDIOLOGY, PLLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on April, 17, 2018. Office location: Nassau County SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail copy of any process against the PLLC served upon him is at 18 Evelyn Drive, Syosset NY 11791. The principal business address of the PLLC is 18 Evelyn Drive, Syosset NY 11791.
SYO 4174
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LEGAL NOTICE OF ESTOPPEL
The bond resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 17th,2018, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Such resolution was adopted after approval of a proposition at the Special School District Meeting duly called held and conducted on February 13,2018.
A complete copy of the resolution summarized herewith is
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Office of the School District Clerk for a period of twenty days from the date of publication of this Notice.
Dated: Syosset, New York April 17, 2018 Francine Benjamin Syosset School District Clerk SYO 4175
1X 04/27
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff
-againstKimberly Ott a/k/a Kimberly A. Ott, Seth Ott a/k/a Seth L. Ott, People of the State of New York, Citibank, N.A., Kleet Lumber Co. Inc. Jordan Ott Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale entered on November 14, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at IN THE CALENDAR CONTROL PART (CCP) COURTROOM OF THE SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501 on May 29, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 39 Joyce Lane, Woodbury, NY 117972124.
ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of NASSAU and State of New York.
Section: 15 Block: 175 Lot: 30 & 106
Approximate amount of lien $ 509,151.32 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment Index # 008310/2013 Luigi De Vito, Esq., REFEREE STEIN, WIENER AND ROTH, L.L.P., ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF ONE OLD COUNTRY ROAD, SUITE 113 CARLE PLACE, NY 11514
Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 10th, day of April bearing Index Number 603664-18 copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau
County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of: Debra Ann Becker.
My address is: Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home, 378 SyossetWoodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797
My date of birth is: August 8, 1965
My place of birth is: Doctors Hospital, Village of Freeport, Town of Hempstead County of Nassau
My present name is: Baby Girl DeGiacomo a/k/a Debra Ann Becker SYO 4178 1X 04/27
STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.
ARLENE LANGAN, JOHN DOE, et al., Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on December 18, 2017, I, the Referee appointed by substitute referee order on May 29, 2018, will sell in one parcel at public auction on May 29, 2018 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 24 Wood Lane
Levittown, NY 11756
SBL No.: 51-179-9
ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 16-005136 in the amount of $581,218.40 plus interest and costs.
Kathryn E. Assini, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072
SYO 4179
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NOTICE OF FORMATION BLISS SOLAR, LLC.
Articles of Organization Filed with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on February 1, 2018. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process and to mail process served against the LLC to 1120 Northern Blvd., Suite 404, Manhassett, NY 11030. Purpose: any lawful purpose. JNJ 7874
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR BUDGET VOTE, CAPITAL RESERVE PROPOSITIONS AND ELECTION FOR THE JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE JERICHO PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 15, 2018 OF JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified voters of Jericho Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, that the annual budget and election vote meeting of said school district will be held in the Gymnasium of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
NOTICE is hereby given that the public hearing on the proposed budget of the school district will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Little Theatre of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, at 7:30 P.M.
NOTICE is given that a copy of the statements of the amount of money required for the ensu-
ing year for school purposes and library purposes may be obtained by any qualified voter in the District at each schoolhouse and at the Office of the District Clerk, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. on each day other than Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen days immediately preceding such Budget Election Voting.
Voting will be held for the following purposes:
To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2018 and expiring June 30, 2021.
To vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District for school purposes for the school year beginning July 1, 2018 and authorize the levy of necessary taxes therefore; said matter to be presented on the voting machines as Proposition No. 1.
To vote upon the expenditure from the Capital Reserve Fund known as ”Facilities Improvement Program II – Jericho Public Schools”, Capital Reserve Fund known as ”Facilities Improvement Program III – Jericho Public Schools”, and fund balance said matter to be presented as Proposition No. 2 as follows:
SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $16,125,134 as follows (1) $783,337 plus additional interest earned after 11/30/17 from the capital reserve fund established on May 19, 2015 and (2) $10,007,400 plus additional interest earned after 11/30/17 from the capital reserve fund established on May 16, 2017 and (3) $5,334,397 from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: District-wide
replacement of rooftop exhaust fans; District-wide electrical upgrades and replacement; replace classroom casework and unit ventilators with heating and cooling unit ventilators at Jackson and Cantiague Elementary Schools; replace classroom casework, replace VAT flooring with VCT, and install new cooling rooftop units to provide air conditioning to Seaman Elementary School; replace existing burners at Jackson Elementary School; remove existing H&V units and furnish and install new HVAC units at the field house and Sam Springer gym, continue to replace ceiling lighting, complete renovation of existing courtyard outside the research center, renovation of existing pool to include concrete repairs and replace deck, gutter, and pool shell tile at the High/Middle School; all of the above to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs associated therewith. Candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education may be nominated only by petition directed to the District Clerk signed by thirty (30) qualified voters, stating the name and residence of each candidate, who must have been a resident of the District for at least one year prior to election. Sample form of petition may be obtained from the District Clerk. Pursuant to a proposition heretofore adopted by the voters of this District, vacancies upon the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices, and nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be
filed with the District Clerk on or before April 16, 2018 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. NOTICE is given that the Annual Election of the Jericho Public Library will be held in the Gymnasium of the Jericho High School on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the following purposes:
1. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees for a full term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2018 and expiring June 30, 2023.
2. To vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Public Library purposes for the school year beginning July 1, 2018 and authorize the levy of necessary taxes therefore, said matter to be presented on the voting machines as Proposition No. 3.
Candidates for the office of Library Trustee may be nominated only by petitions directed to the District Clerk, signed by at least thirty (30) qualified voters, stating residence of each signed and the name and residence of each candidate. Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk on or before April 16, 2018 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. The name of the last incumbent shall not be set forth on the petition for the Library Trustee.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that only persons who are qualified voters as of May 15, 2018 shall be permitted to vote at the election to be held on May 15, 2018 on matters affecting the School District and the Jericho Public Library, as herein above set forth.
A qualified voter is defined as follows: A citizen of the United States, who is eighteen (18) years of age or over, and has
been a resident of the District for thirty (30) days or more next preceding the meeting on which he/she offers to vote. Persons disqualified from voting under provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law are not eligible to vote in school district elections.
The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS-
Application for an absentee ballot may be made at the Office of the District Clerk. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the day of the vote, if the ballot is mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote, if the ballot is delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
William Ferro, President Jill Citron, Vice President Barbara Krieger
Daborah Lee
Pam Wasserman-Heath JNJ 7875
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Cantiague Elementar y School holds Bingo Game Night f undraiser
Cantiague Elementary students and their families came together on April 18th for the annual PTA Bingo Game Night fundraiser. Principal Gina Faust was the MC for the night, calling out the numbers for attendees to have the chance at winning fabulous prizes. Cafe Baci also generously donated delicious food for the evening. The evening ended with several silent auction prizes which helped to raise money for the PTA. Thanks to all of the volunteers and families who made the event a great success!
Another lucky winner!
Happy to have won a prize!
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This 4th grader is excited to play BINGO!
Principal Faust with the grand prize winner!
Principal Faust with one of the winners.
Cantiague Elementar y School holds Bingo Game Night f undraiser
