148 youngsters between the ages of 7 and 13 took part in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Runners Edge Junior Triathalon. Above, the 12 and 13 year-olds start the swim in Oyster Bay Harbor. See page 8
Sy-Con
BY RIKKI MASSAND
In its second year, Syosset Public Library’s new “Biennial Pop Culture Convention” featuring comic book and anime characters, workshops, artwork and presentations is being introduced to the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, area businesses, residents and families throughout summer to build momentum for this September’s special weekend -- September 13 through 15.
coming to Library
On July 18 at Naot Footwear in Woodbury Village, Chamber Vice President Maureen Nickel, a Woodbury resident and owner of BrightStar Home Care LLC, welcomed Chamber members that service the community in multiple ways. The featured speaker that evening was Librarian Jessikah Chautin, one of Syosset Public Library’s lead coordinators for “Sy-Con.” Her outreach and presence at Chamber of Commerce meetings and at largescale community activities,
including the Holiday Lighting Spectacular in December 2018, is part of an expanding role to interact with the public that the library envisions.
“The coolest thing about the library is that I see us as the center of lots of things going on in Syosset -- as I hear about great collaborations and networking taking place with the Syosset Woodbury Chamber, we are really branching out to serve the community. For years we were a great pub-
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Mid Island Y receives grant for senior care
BY RIKKI MASSAND
This summer the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center (JCC) was awarded a grant through the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) to establish a program that will help older adults living in Syosset to agein-place in their own homes and remain in their community.
The center’s Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, or “NNORC” program is modeled after a successful launch serving nearby senior citizen populations of Plainview and Old Bethpage, which as of this summer had assisted over 1,000 seniors in each of the two communities. The grant is planned to implement a new Syosset program, Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community -- Seniors of Syosset (NNORCSOS). The NNORC-SOS program will provide a range of social services, community health nursing care and support, volunteer-based services, and group activities.
“The Mid-Island Y JCC is keenly aware of service gaps that have existed for older adults in the Syosset area, including limited transportation options for those who no longer drive. There are many Syosset seniors currently aging in-place, and the services we provide are based upon keeping people successfully living in their homes. The target audience is anybody 65 or older that lives in the Syosset/Woodbury area. We are excited to take steps to fill in these service gaps,” Lewis said. He says because the Plainview and Old Bethpage NNORC’s service over 1,000 people apiece, the initial goal would be to have the same population reached in Syosset, “but that would depend on how much service we are providing to each person.”
As part of the state-level grant application process for instituting the new program, the Mid-Island Y JCC undertook a needs assessment of the community. Its outreach involved speaking with community leaders, compiling written surveys, and inviting seniors to participate in open forum discussions.
“We will offer consultation
Rick Lewis, a Plainview native and executive director of the Mid-Island Y JCC, spoke with the Syosset Advance and Jericho Syosset News Journal on August 22 and explained the new program’s potential along with the JCC’s presence forged through the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Justice for child victims
To the Editor:
On August 14th, the pursuit of justice finally began for thousands of child abuse victims. The Child Victims Act, a bill I proudly co-sponsored, is responsible for extending the statute of limitations that previously prevented childhood victims from seeking their day in court as adults by amending the age requirements. Now, it allows victims up to 28 years old to pursue criminal charges against their abusers, and up to 55 years old to pursue civil lawsuits. It also initiated the opening of a onetime, one-year look back window for the filing of cases against perpetrators, irrespective of the age of victims or the time elapsed. This law empowers them to demand their right to due process for the atrocities committed against them.
Trauma cannot be regulated by arbitrary dates and ages. According to a study conducted by Child USA, the average age of victims who report their abuse is 52 years old. The former statute required victims to come forward by age 23, making thousands of incidents ineligible for prosecution. It is an indisputable fact that children carry
their trauma well into their adulthood, a conclusion that took our state too long to accept. In the final push to pass this crucial bill, several of my colleagues courageously stepped forward with their personal stories of sexual abuse as children. These legislators, the definition of strength and grace, dared to show the wounds they will continue to carry for the sake of all New Yorkers who deserve better.
It was a proud day for the State of New York when we voted this act into law. The impact is already staggering; on the first day to file a lawsuit last week, 439 survivors did so by noon, with many more pouring in over the course of the week. Once comfortably protected behind the darkness of archaic statutes, these perpetrators are being forced into the light under this transformative law. The Child Victims Act gave victims back their voices and they must now be heard. I hope to see all victims seize this moment and get their day of justice.
New York State Senator Jim Gaughran (D) 5th Senate DistrictChair, State Senate Committee on Local Government
Free legal, f inancial planning event
The Alzheimer's Association of Long Island will be holding a special educational program focusing on legal and financial planning for those with dementia and their caregivers. The program will be facilitated by Donna Stefans, Esq.
The event will take place on September 10 from 10:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. at 1000 Woodbury Road, Lower Level Classroom, Woodbury.
Topics covered will include:
• Legal planning that fits your needs
• Legal documents you'll need and
what they mean
• How to find legal and financial assistance
• Tax deductions and credits
• Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care
• Government programs that can help pay for care
Registration is required. Please call 1-800-272-3900 or go to www.alz.org/crf
This program is funded in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health.
Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 516-294-8900 for rates and information.
Jericho Jewish Center Israeli Bonds Breakfast
BY EVELYN RUBIN
JJC’s annual Israel Bonds campaign breakfast, will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2019, 10:15 a.m., honoring a most deserving couple, Hanit and Sherwin Gluck.
Hanit & Sherwin have been active members of the Jericho Jewish Center since 2003. They have each served on the Board of Trustees and helped coordinate three concerts. Sherwin not only
attends the daily temple services but also takes turns with other congregants to lead them, particularly on the Sabbath. Hanit meets with congregants who wish to learn Hebrew on a regular basis.ebrew which she is ha;ppy to teach.
Guest speaker is Kenneth Jacobson, Deputy National Director of the AntiDefamation League.
For information and reservations, please call the temple at (516) 938-2540.
Walk for Autism at Burns Park
The Town of Oyster Bay’s Annual Walk for Autism, held to benefit the Advantage Care Health Center’s Fay J. Linder Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities. The Walk, now in its 12th year, will take place on Saturday, September 21, at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa.
“Autism can present itself in a wide range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “It is estimated that the condition effects 1 in every 68 people in the United States, and the earlier it is diag-
nosed, the greater the ability to help with intervention services.”
Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m., with the walk commencing at 11 a.m. A post-walk tailgate party is also held rain or shine.
Councilman Steve Labriola said, “We are pleased to once again host this event to benefit the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which the highest quality state-of-theart clinical services to people with Autism Spectrum disorders.”
For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-4125 ext. 2 or visit www.advantagecaredtc. org/TOBwalk.
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Family Waterfront Festival at TOBAY Beach
The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with the NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing, will host a Children’s Snapper Derby at the Town’s Free Family-Fun Waterfront Festival and Marine Expo. The Children’s Snapper Derby will take place throughout the day of the Waterfront Festival, which will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach Marina.
“The Town of Oyster Bay is thrilled to partner with the NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing to present the first annual Children’s Snapper Derby, that will take place during the free family-fun Waterfront Festival and Marine Expo at TOBAY Beach Marina,” Supervisor Saladino said. “This free event provides an excellent opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing, as the event is free, all equipment will be provided, and
NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing members will be on hand to provide assistance and guidance.”
The Children’s Snapper Derby at the Waterfront Festival & Marine Expo will offer many of our younger residents a fun afternoon and the opportunity to be introduced to excellent recreational sport of fishing at no cost to those in attendance. Sign-in for the Snapper Derby will take place at 11 a.m., with fishing to commence at 12 p.m. and last until 4 p.m. This is a free event for children, with all rods, reels, bait and lures to be provided. Prizes and refreshments will also be provided to those in attendance, and no prior experience fishing is necessary.
For more information on the Children’s Snapper Derby, please contact the NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing, at (631) 424-4577 or email info@ nycrf.org.
Fall Oyster Bay Harbor cleanup planned
The Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup, scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 14. This environmental cleanup is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay.
“The Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup is an amazing and inspirational annual fall cleanup event that features Town employees and volunteers rolling up their sleeves and working side by side to rid our beaches and shoreline areas of debris,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Countless amounts of paper, food, plastics and other trash are discarded on beaches or dumped overboard from recreational and commercial vessels. Volunteers will help us cleanup local waterways, protect our marine life and beautify the shoreline by removing this litter and preserving our local suburban quality of life. Join us on
Saturday, September 14 and help make a difference!”
This annual environmental initiative provides residents an opportunity to spend a day working to make a difference, as debris that has washed ashore and accumulated over time will be collected and discarded properly throughout the day. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves with them and meet at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo located off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional meeting locations for the cleanup include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville.
Individuals and groups who are interested in participating in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup may call the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com.
Syosset Library celebrates a summer of reading
Bestselling Long Island author Alyson Richman spoke about her work and helped distribute more than 100 prizes at Syosset Library’s Adult Summer Reading WrapUp Party in August.
Bestselling author and Long Island resident Alyson Richman recently visited the Syosset Public Library to share stories about her life and writing with 108 Adult Summer Reading club members at the library’s 10th annual Adult Summer Reading WrapUp Party.
Ms. Richman is the bestselling
author of seven novels, most notably, the 2012 Long Island Reads selection, “ The Lost Wife ” . Her latest novel, “ The Secret of Clouds ” (2019), centers around the special relationship that forms between a teacher and her chronically ill, young student. It will be discussed at the library’s Evening Book Discussion scheduled
for Tuesday, October 15, at 7 p.m. All of Ms. Richman’s books are available at the library.
This year, club members read 1,181 books during a 10-week period, encouraged by many reading incentives. “Every year, the Adult Summer Reading Club gets bigger and better, and 2019 was no exception. With 200 residents participating in the program, we have reached our highest registration yet,” said Jackie Ranaldo, head of the Readers’ Services Department, which organized the event.
For each book read, members submitted a book review and received a raffle ticket. Each week, two winners were awarded a choice of several prizes. In addition, all club members who read at least five titles during the summer received a free book to add to their collections. Finally, at the wrap up party copies of “ The Secret of Clouds ” and an additional 113 prizes were awarded—many generously donated by Syosset and Woodbury businesses.
For support of the summer reading program, on behalf of the Syosset Library, the Readers’ Services Department would like to thank author Brenda Janowitz for her generous book donations throughout the year, many of which were used as prizes, and the following local businesses:
1-800-Flowers
Alter Ego
Applebee’s
Ask Alice Boutique
Bagel Boss
BeautyVille Laser & Aesthetics
Beltrami Men’s Clothing & Accessories
Butera’s Restaurants
Center Coffee Shop
Chris & Tony’s Italian Restaurant & Catering
Cindi’s Boutique
Così
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Denny’s Childrenswear
Eastern Breeze Luxury Nails & Spa
Fantastic I Lash
Field of View
Florique
Frantoni’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
George White
The Girls Room
Gloss Salon New York
Greek Xpress
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Hurricane Grill & Wings
Iavarone Brothers
It’s Greek to Me
Jack Nails
Jennifer Ann Cosmetics
Jerrie Shop
John Michael Salon
Luxy Nails & Spa
Maddy Fine Jewelers
Max & Gino’s All American Clothing Co.
Meyer’s Farm Stand
Mid-Island Wines
Miko Sushi & Hibachi
Millennium Nails & Spa
Mixology Clothing Company
Mongo’s Coffee Roastery & Lounge
Mrtique
Ms’tique Boutique
Nail Gallery & Spa
Noat Footwear
On Parade
One Small Step Children’s Shoes
Oniro Taverna & Lounge
Optix Family Eyecare (Plainview)
Optyx (Woodbury)
Panera Bread
Penelope Fashions
Phil’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
pHountain
Prime Time Butcher
Raimo Pizza
Ray Leventhal Clothing
Realistic Nails
Rustic Root Kitchen and Drinks
Salon Entourage
ShopRite
Smallcakes Syosset
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas
Trader Joe’s
Victoria’s Market – Jewel of the Sea
Woodbury Sports
Remembrance Ceremony
planned for September 5
The Town of Oyster Bay will hold a Remembrance Ceremony for the victims of the September 11, 2001 Attacks on America on Thursday, September 5th, beginning at 7 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. Additionally, at the ceremony, the Town will unveil the 9/11 Walls of Honor in memory of those with a connection to the Town who tragically lost their lives to 9/11-related cancer and illnesses. The Town Board invites all residents, families and friends to attend.
The Town’s 9/11 Memorial is inscribed with the names of residents lost on September 11, 2001. The
“Car
Memorial features a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center. The September 5th ceremony includes a candlelight vigil, vocal performances, bagpipe music and religious readings.
In addition, the names of those lost, who are inscribed on the wall, will be read and the new 9/11 Walls of Honor memorial will be unveiled along with a reading of the names of those featured on the Walls.
For more information, please contact the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at (516) 797-7900.
Show Long Island”
planned
for
September 22
Long Island’s premier car show will take place on Sunday, September 22nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date October 13). Car Show Long Island’s 2019 TOBAY BEACH Fall Classic will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by The Mystic will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, the Car Show Long Island is the place to be! This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”
Trophies will be awarded in 10 categories including best-of-the-best, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2019 TOBAY BEACH Fall Classic is made possible through our presenting sponsors: Ambassador Home
Improvement, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks, and Trinity Solar.
Additional sponsors include: Signarama of Huntington Station, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Hagerty Insurance, Zorn’s of Bethpage, Zabbia Insurance Agency, Tint World, Turf Tek USA, The Law Offices of Siben & Siben, Parts Authority, Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union, MotorMouth Radio, PSEG-LI, AutoMat, Movin’ On Sounds, Paul’s Rods and Restos, 7-Eleven, Long Island Car Club Council, The Boat Yard, Surf Shack, Apple Air Conditioning and Heating, WBAB 102.3 WBLI 106.1.
Enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks participating in Car Show Long Island’s 2019 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic. Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators who are asked to bring two cans of food to donate to Island Harvest, the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island. For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@ oysterbay-ny.gov.
Last chance for late taxpayers
Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes James Stefanich advises property owners who missed paying their 2019 General Taxes by the August 12th deadline, that they can still avoid additional interest and fees beyond the standard 2% late payment penalty.
Late payers should immediately contact the Receiver’s office at (516) 6246400, if they did not receive a second notification with a delinquent tax bill. Payments postmarked after September 3rd cannot be accepted since the collection warrant will have expired. Those payments must be sent to the Nassau County Treasurer at 1 West Street, Mineola, New York 11501.
Receiver Stefanich stated, “Failure to pay taxes before the collection warrant expires will result in a delinquent tax lien proceeding with the possibility
of the lien being sold next February. Continued failure to pay all taxes levied against the property will result in your loss of the property”.
In September, the Nassau County Treasurer will be mailing notices to all property owners with taxes in arrears. Receiver Stefanich advises homeowners who fall under those circumstances to contact the Nassau County Treasurer at (516) 571-2090 to determine the amount in arrears. They may also visit the Treasurer’s office at 1 West Street, Mineola.
Receiver Stefanich added, “I want to make sure that property taxpayers in Oyster Bay do not jeopardize their home ownership because they were unaware of the consequences of not responding to notices from the Town or County”.
Doctors of Distinction tournament benef its American Cancer Society
The Doctors of Distinction Golf Invitational will be held on Tuesday, September 10 at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho.
10:30 a.m. Brunch
12:30 p.m. Shotgun. BBQ grilled lunch will be available on the course
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Awards Ceremony.
Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society.
The honoree of the event will be Dr. Bhoomi Mehrotra, Director of Oncology, Director of the Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital.
Dr. Bhoomi Mehrotra is the founding Director of the Cancer Institute at St. Francis hospital and the Chair of Cancer Services for the Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Before coming to St. Francis, Dr. Mehrotra was the Associate Chief of Oncology at North Shore LIJ Department of Medicine. Dr. Mehrotra received his medical degree at the University of Delhi. He complet-
ed his residency in Internal Medicine at LIJ and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the Cancer Research Institute, University of California, San Francisco. He has practiced in Long Island for 25 years and has presented his clinical research at major national Oncology and Hematology conferences. He has been recognized by Castle Connolly as one of the “Best Doctors” in the New York Metro area for the last several years. He is a resident of Woodbury where he lives with his wife, Deepti and his two adult children, Devi and Arjun.
To play in the event or to attend the cocktail reception please email crystal. delaparra@cancer.org or call 631-3003454.
Foursome: includes cart and caddy, player gift, breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception - $5,000.
Individual golfer: $1,250 Cocktail reception only: $150. Sponsorships are available.
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Local youngsters score in Runners Edge Junior Triathalon
148 youngsters between the ages of 7 and 13 were on hand at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay on Saturday morning, August 24 to compete in the Runner’s Edge-Town of Oyster Bay Junior Triathlon, and lots of boys and girls from Syosset and Jericho successfully completed the event.
The event consisted of a 200 yard swim, a 2.5-mile bike ride and a 1-mile run, all within the confines of the Park.
Finishers from the local area were led by 11-year-old Sophia Roberto of Jericho, who finished the course in 24 minutes, 6 seconds (24:06). Other local youngsters who successfully completed the Tri were 13-yearold Griffin Hon of Syosset (24:08),
12-year-old Megan Hu of Syosset (24:30), 12-year-old Alex Roberto of Jericho (24:48), 12-year-old Brandon Baxt of Syosset (25:50), 11-year-old Lawrence Hon of Syosset (26:46), 10-year-old Ethan Chinea (28:29), 10-year-old Emma Huang of Jericho (28:42), 9-year-old Sophia Raigosa of Syosset (32:10), 9-year-old Isabella Liang of Jericho (32:11), 11-year-old
Tiffany Liang of Jericho (32:19) and 10-year-old Jimmy Lin of Jericho (32:28).
The event was managed by the Greater Long Island Running Club, with GLIRC Vice President Mindy Davidson and GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick serving as the co-coordinators.
Among those on hand to root the
Griffin Hon
Sophia Roberto
The 12 and 13-year-olds start the swim in Oyster Bay Harbor
Emma Huang
Local youngsters score in Runners Edge Junior Triathalon
young athletes home were Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker and New York State Senator Jim Gaughran, along with Bob Cook, proprietor of title business sponsor Runner’s Edge.
“We were thrilled with the
strong turnout at this year’s Junior Triathlon,” observed GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick.
“These kids are the future of our sport, and it is wonderful to see just how enthusiastic they are as they participate in the Runner’s EdgeTOBAY Junior Tri.”
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Runner’s Edge proprietor Bob Cook await the young athletes at the finish line.
New
Sophia Raigosa (left) and Tiffany Liang (right).
Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker (left) and
York State Senator Jim Gaughran (center) are welcomed to the Junior Triathlon by GLIRC Vice President Mindy Davidson (right).
Sy-Con coming to Syosset Library
Just a few of the exhibitors at Sy-Con 2017
lic space but we sort of sat back and invited people in. We’re really going out into the community now with programming,” Chautin explained.
After a successful debut in 2017, two years later the Library’s Sy-Con event returns. Sy-Con takes place over two
days: Friday, September 13 (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday evening) and all day on Saturday, September 14 (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Chautin spoke with the Advance and News Journal in mid-August and said the usual Friday schedule is superseded by the kickoff to Sy-Con 2019:
“Friday night (September 13) we are
having an 80’s horror theme. It is more Ghostbusters than Stranger Things — but any 80’s themed costumes or attire are encouraged. We encourage attendees of all ages to sing their favorite 80’s tunes, meet a local professional charity costume group called The Long Island Ghostbusters. They will be bringing a replica of Ecto-1 along with some crafts to sell,” Chautin says, referring to the famous Cadillac Miller-Meteor station wagon that Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (Dan Akroyd) and Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) drove in the original 1984 Ghostbusters movie.
“Other Friday activities will include cartoons in our theater, giant board games, raffles and a tattoo booth for the kids. We will also have Mark’s Ice Cream Truck in the library’s parking lot Friday to satisfy all sweet tooths!” she said.
Both for Friday night and Saturday, Sy-Con fans and attendees are encouraged to come dressed up as your favorite pop culture character and compete to win prizes.
Interactive, Innovative Sy-Con Lineup
With a large crowd expected on Saturday, September 14, additional parking for Sy-Con will be available in the lots at Syosset’s South Grove Elementary School and H.B. Thompson Middle School.
Food offerings for the all-day Sy-Con event was planned as attendees (and regular library patrons) can purchase snacks in the library café or from food trucks, Crepes and Bakes or Marcianos Pizza, out in the parking lot.
Sy-Con’s Saturday festivities will feature special comic, anime and entertainment industry guests and presentations. From 10 to 10:50 a.m. in the library’s theater, Alisa Stern will present her highly-acclaimed, stop-motion Doctor Who fan animation Doctor Puppet, followed by a question and answer session.
Next, the voice of the Pokémon series’ “Team Rocket” character Jessie, Michelle Knotz, will lead two panels for Sy-Con at Syosset Public Library, both inside the library theater. The established voice actress has lent her talents to several animated series including roles in “Magical Witch Punie-Chan,” “Gangstar Vegas” and in video games like Super Smash Bros. (Nintendo 3DS & Wii U) as well as various Pokémon characters from video games such as “PokéPark” (Nintendo Wii) and “Pikachu’s Adventure.”
From 11 a.m. to noon, Michelle Knotz will host a Pokémon Party Panel for trivia games, contests, prizes, “character battles” and sing-a-longs alongside reputed Pokémon expert Chris Smith.
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A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle gets a hug at the previous Sy-Con held at the Syosset Library in 2017.
Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 5: Discovering Abu Dhabi
BY KAREN RUBIN
FEATURES SYNDICATE
Abu Dhabi is one of those places where the impression you have is either completely wrong or nonexistent. At least for me. Coming here on the Global Scavenger Hunt is yet another instance of proving what travel is all about: seeing, learning, connecting for yourself, and undoing stereotypes and caricatures.
Yes, Abu Dhabi is about conspicuous ostentation. That part of the pre-conception seems validated.
But what I appreciate now is how an entire nation state was built relatively recently out of a chunk of desert. The skyscrapers and structures have grown up here in a matter of decades, not centuries.
My first awareness comes visit-
ing Fort Hassan, the original defensive fort and government building, and later the sheik’s residence built around (it reminds me of the White House, which is both the home of the head of government and government office). Fort Hassan has been restored (not rebuilt) and only opened to the public in December 2018. It provides the history of Abu Dhabi (https:// qasralhosn.ae)
Qasr al Hosn, as it is properly called, is the oldest and most significant building in Abu Dhabi, holding the city’s first permanent structure; the watchtower. Built around the 1790’s, the commanding structure overlooked the coastal trade routes and protected the growing settlement established on the island.
It consists of two major buildings: the Inner Fort (originally constructed in 1795) and the Outer Palace (1939-45).
Over the centuries, it has been home to the ruling family, the seat of gov-
ernment, a consultative council and a national archive; it now stands as the nation’s living memorial and the narrator of Abu Dhabi’s history.
Transformed into a museum in 2018 after more than 11 years of intensive conservation and restoration work, Qasr Al Hosn is a national monument that encapsulates the development of Abu Dhabi from a settlement reliant on fishing and pearling in the 18th century, to a modern, global metropolis, with displays of artifacts and archival materials dating back to as far as 6000 BC.
You see photos of how the fort/ palace looked in 1904, with nothing but desert and a couple of palm trees around it. Today, it is ringed (yet not overwhelmed) by a plethora of skyscrapers, each seeming to rival the next for most creative, most gravity-defying, most odd and artful shape. It is like a gallery of skyscrapers (New York City Museum of Skyscrapers
take note: there should be an exhibit) – for both their art and engineering. I note though that as modern as these structures are, they basically pick up and mimic some of the pattern in the old fort. And the building boom just seems to be going on.
And then you consider this: it’s all built on sand (and oil). “In 500 years from now, will these be here?” Bill Chalmers, the organizer of the Global Scavenger Hunt for the past 15 years, remarks. We had just come for Bagan, Myanmar, where the temples have been standing since the 11th century despite earthquakes and world events, and Yangon, where we visited the Schwedagon Pagoda that dates back 2,500 years.
There is also a Hall of Artisans which begins with an excellent video showing how the crafts reflected the materials that were at hand (eventu-
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ally also obtained through trade) and then you see women demonstrating the various crafts, like weaving. (Indoors, with very comfortable air-conditioning and facilities.)
From there, I walk to a “souk” at the World Trade Center that had stalls of some traditional items – wonderful spices for example – but in a modern (air-conditioned comfort!) setting, and directly across the street from a major modern mall promising
some 270 different brand shops. Souks are aplenty here.
My walk lets me revel in the skyscape. I come upon an intriguing road sign pointing toward the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation.
Falcon Hospital
I find myself dashing to get to the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, where I had prebooked the 2 pm tour. I didn’t realize how far it was - a 35-minute drive. The taxi driver, who I learn was recruited to come along
with many other young men, from Ghana and lives in an apartment building with other migrant workers, has to stop for gas and I worry I will miss the tour altogether.
The visit to the Falcon Hospital is truly a highlight. It is fascinating to learn how these prized birds are handled. We are taken into the treatment area, surprised to see a couple of dozen hooded falcons, waiting patiently in what is a waiting room. Their owners drop them off for the day for whatever checkup or healthcare they require; others stay in the falcon hospital (the biggest in Abu Dhabi and one of the biggest in the world), for months during their moulting season, when, as wild falcons, they would otherwise live in the mountains for six months. They are provided the perfect cool temperatures they would have in that habitat, before coming to the desert in spring to hunt, and later to breed.
We get to watch a falcon being anesthesized – they quickly pull off his hood, at which point he digs his claws into the gloved hand holding him, and his face quickly stuffed into the mask and put to sleep. His claws, which normally would be shaved down in the wild, become dangerously overgrown in captivity; the falcon doctor also shows how they can replace a feather that has become damaged, possibly impeding the bird’s ability to fly or hunt (they can carry prey four times their weight). The feather has to be an exact match, which they match from the collection of feathers from previous moultings. Then we get to hold a falcon. Not surprisingly this is one of the scavenges on the Global Scavenger Hunt (worth 35 points in the contest to be named “World’s Greatest Traveler”).
We learn that the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH) is the first public
institution in the United Arab Emirates providing comprehensive veterinary health care services exclusively for falcons. It was established by the Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency and opened in October 1999. The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital has become the largest falcon hospital in the UAE and in the world, caring for 11,000 falcons a year and more than 110,000 patients since its opening.
From being established as a purely veterinary facility, the ADFH has expanded in the fields of education and awareness, training and research. Due to the huge demand for providing our experience to other avian species, we have opened the falcon hospital became a fully-fledged specialized avian hospital for all kinds of birds and poultry species in 2006. In 2007, it added services for a wide variety of VIP pets and in 2010 opened an animal shelter. In 2011, it began its own falcon breeding program and breeds Saker falcons for the H.H. The Late Shk Zayed Falcon Release Program.
In 2007, ADFH opened its doors to what has become an award-winning tourism program and has become the most important tourist attraction in Abu Dhabi – for good reason.
It is a thrilling and unique experience. I meet a woman from Switzerland who is engaged in a four-week internship at the falcon hospital, learning how to handle and care for the falcons – information she will bring back as a high school teacher. She tells me the falcons are very kind and gentle and bond with their owner. The feeling is clearly reciprocal – these prized falcons, which can cost up to $1 million, can fly on an airplane in the first class cabin with their owner (they have to have their own passport to prevent illegal trafficking), have their own seat and their own menu
(fresh killed meat).
The Grand Mosque
Next I go to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – an experience that is not to be believed. If you thought the Taj Mahal was magnificent, a wonder of the world, the Grand Mosque which was built in 1999 and uses some of the same architectural and decorative design concepts, vastly surpasses it, in architectural scale and in artistic detail. Not to mention the Taj Mahal is basically a mausoleum, while the Grand Mosque is a religious center that can accommodate 7800 worshippers in its main sanctuary, 31,000 in the courtyard and altogether up to 51,000 worshippers for such high holy days as Ramadan. At more than 55,000 sq. meters it is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and one of the largest in the world. And every cubic meter of it spectacularly decorated –the courtyard is one of the largest mosaics in the world.
I time the visit to arrive about 4:30 pm in order to be there at dusk and sunset –and go first to what is labeled “the Visitors Happiness Desk” – how could I resist? The two gentlemen who manned the desk (surprisingly who are natives of Abu Dhabi when 88 percent of the population here come from some place else) are extremely well suited to their role – extremely friendly, helpful. As I am asking my questions, who should come down the escalator but my Global Scavenger Hunt teammate (small world!), so we visit together.
The experience of visiting is surprisingly pleasant, comfortable, welcoming – not austere as I expected (especially after having visited Buddhist temples in Myanmar where even when the stones are hot enough to fry an egg, you have to walk completely barefoot). Women must be fully covered, including hair, but they provide a robe (free). (I look like Mickey Mouse in the
GOING PLACES, NEAR & FAR....
Sorcerer’s Apprentice.)
Indeed, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque “aims to cultivate interaction between Islam and world cultures... Sheikh Zayed’s vision for the Grand Mosque was to incorporate architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and celebrate cultural diversity by creating a haven that is truly diverse and inspirational in its foundation. The mosque’s architects were British, Italian and Emirati, and design inspiration was borrowed parts of Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, and Egypt among other Islamic countries, revealing a glistening architectural marvel with an astonishing capacity of 40,000 worshippers and visitors.
“The open-door policy invites tourists and celebrants from all around the world who can witness the spectacular oniontop domes, the reflective pools that engulf the courtyard and the iconic prayer hall, which not only overflows with blissful sunlight, but also houses the world’s biggest chandelier and carpet, both meticulously handmade. Be sure to spot the calligraphy encircling the hollows of the domes, etched with verses from the Quran and painted with gold leaves in An-Naskh lettering.”
When you arrive at the Visitors Center, which is at some distance from the mosque, you walk underground to where there is an air-conditioned mall, with restaurants and shops, then go through a tunnel like an airport (an electric cart is available for those who can’t walk distances; it kind of reminded me of how Disney moves its visitors into its attractions).
The public tour (an absolute must) is also free, indeed, the admission ticket to the Grand Mosque is free. (Fortunately, Margo manages to get us on the last public tour of the day which had already left, getting the guard to let us slip under a barrier.) Our guide is a delightful young woman who cheerily walks us through and points out the amazing art and details.
The mosque is massively large in scale, but looks remarkably delicate.
Just as we leave a touch of sunlight breaking through clouds that make the structures even more beautiful, if that were possible. By the time we get outside, the lights have come on (www.szgmc.gov. ae/en/Home ).
I ask the Happiness guys where to go for the best view of the Grand Mosque after dark, and, instead of the adjacent hotel where I had first been directed, they point us to The Souk at Qaryat (Al Beri), just across the water from the mosque. Sure enough, the view is spectacular.
Global Scavenger Hunt Challenges
We had arrived in Abu Dhabi about midnight local time the night before, after having left our hotel in Myanmar at 5:15
am, flying an hour to Bangkok where we had an eight-hour layover challenge (I only managed to do a water taxi on the canal and explore the Golden Mountain and some buildings and watched preparations for the King’s coronation (I later heard it was for a parade that day). Then flew six hours to Abu Dhabi where we gained 3 hours (that is how we make up the day we lost crossing the International Dateline and why it is so hard to keep track of what a day is), so for us, midnight felt like 3 am. Bill Chalmers, the organizer, ringmaster and Chief Experience Officer of the Global Scavenger Hunt tells us this was the most arduous travel day we would have (and the 18 hours travel from Vancouver to Vietnam was the longest airline time).
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On Long Island, it’s back to school time!
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
The yellow school buses will start pulling up to schools across Long Island on September 3. That’s the day that most schools will welcome students to the 2019/2020 school year.
It’s a fresh start for students and teachers alike and for those kindergartners just starting school, it’s a brandnew beginning for them. It represents a new chapter in their lives. Brand-new clothes, backpacks for the older students, some new haircuts. They will look spiffy!
This summer was a chance to explore and see lots of new things. There were some nice days, there was a heat wave and for many there was the chance to take some trips overseas.
My friend, Julie, and her husband, Gary, flew to Italy in July with her
daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren, Eva, Peter and Allie. Between frequent emails, Facebook posts and phone calls they kept us up to date on the on their travels and their sightseeing.
After flying from J.F. Kennedy Airport to Italy they saw the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In a cute photo Julie
and her grandchildren looked like they were pushing it. It turns out that it was already tilting when it was completed in 1372.
They checked out the Blue Grotto on the coast of the island of Capri in southern Italy. It’s a sea cave with sunlight that passes through an underwater cavity and when it shines through
the seawater it creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern. They said it was breathtaking to see.
They saw Pompeii near Naples which has plenty of history. When Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD it was completely buried in volcanic ash and pumice. Everything was preserved just as it was and it was fascinating. They saw a snapshot of Roman life, frozen at the moment it was buried. Granddaughter Eva said that it was like seeing the people in their everyday life.
The weather was good the day they visited Positano which is a cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy.
Before I get to today’s questions, I must point out a phone scam that is currently going on that involves Social Security. Quite a few readers have reported this scam to me. And then just this week, I was a victim, too. Here is the message that all the readers and I heard on our phones:
“This call is from the Department of Social Security. The reason you have received this phone call from our department is to inform you that we just suspend your Social Security number because we found some suspicious activity. So if you want to know about this case, just press one. Thank you.”
There are clues in these kinds of phony communications that let you know right away that they are a scam.
For example, a recent email I allegedly got from my bank told me they were shutting down my checking account because of some “suspicious activity.” But the email began with this sentence: “We are regretting to inform you of a problem with your checking account.” That awkward sentence structure (“We are regretting to inform you...”) was a dead giveaway that the email was a hoax. There is simply no way a large financial institution would have released an email with that kind of sloppy syntax.
Here is another email I received, supposedly from my cable and internet provider: “It is with solemn sadness that we must suspend your cable service because of a problem. Please respond with promptness by clicking here.” Come on, guys. “Solemn sadness?” “Promptness?” I knew right away that this email didn’t come from my cable company. Instead, I pictured some kid who speaks broken English sitting in a back room of his mother’s apartment somewhere in Moscow using an online thesaurus to come up with what he thinks are impressive and legitimate sounding words for fake emails that he sends to unsuspecting Americans.
Anyway, let’s get to that alleged message about Social Security. First of all, I can tell you that the Social Security Administration would never call someone in a situation like this. They always would send a letter.
The second giveaway that the message was a hoax was how it referred to SSA. It is known as the Social Security Administration, not the “the department of Social Security.” I know that SSA is not a familiar government agency abbreviation like the FBI or the IRS. I mean, if you received a phone call from someone alleging to be from the Federal Department of Investigation or the Internal Revenue Agency, you’d know right away that it was hoax, In the same manner, the “department of Social Security” is a suspicious slip-up.
The third issue with the message is another syntax problem. An official government message would never use the phrase “to inform you that we just suspend your Social Security number...” The proper phrasing would of course be, “just suspended...”
Finally, if you could hear the actual message, you might laugh. It sounds so computerized, very fake and very phony.
So if you get that message on your phone from the “department of Social Security,” have a good laugh and then delete it! Now on to today’s questions.
Q: A couple days ago, a check from Social Security suddenly showed up in my bank account. It’s not my monthly Social Security check. It’s something extra. I called Social Security and, frankly, they were no help. Do you have any idea what it is?
A: I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “Patience is a virtue.” Well, I’m going to tell you to be patient. Whenever SSA owes someone money, they always send out the check right away. At the same time, they send a letter explaining what the check is all about. Of course, the “check” isn’t really a paper check that’s mailed to you. It’s an electronic transfer of funds to your bank account. And that is pretty much an instantaneous transaction. But the letter you get is just that: a piece of paper sent through the mail. So the letter has to be prepared and then it has to be mailed to you. I’m guessing it will show up in your mailbox in about 10 days.
Q: We’ve always received our Social Security checks on Wednesdays. Mine on the second Wednesday of the month, and my husband’s on the fourth Wednesday. But for the last couple months, they’ve not shown up in our bank account until the second and fourth Friday. I tried calling Social Security, but got put on hold for 45 minutes and finally gave up. Has there been a change in the check delivery dates?
A: There has been no change. My guess is the problem is with your bank and not with Social Security. I suggest you talk to someone at your bank first to see if you can find out what is going on. If that doesn’t work, you’ll just have to be patient and wait.
Q: Your answer to the couple who have a child with severe physical and mental problems since birth was correct but incomplete. You told the husband who was about to turn 62 to consider filing for his Social Security retirement benefits right away in order to get the extra monthly benefits for his son and wife. But the primary reason that a retiree who has a disabled child should collect Social Security at 62 is that doing so starts a 24-month period at the end of which that child will be en-
titled to Medicare. That insurance will survive the retiree. In addition, the child’s home state will likely enroll the child in Medicaid for the 24-month interim period, and once the 24-month period passes, the home state will pay the Part B Medicare insurance premium.
I realize that your column is about Social Security, but here there
is closely related and essential information that your readers should have. Please let your readers know the rest of the story.
A: Well, now I don’t need to because you just did. Thanks!
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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other views of the Amalfi Coast and they enjoyed the gardens there. The town is in a picturesque mountaintop setting.
They visited Sorrento, another Cliffside city with terrific views and lots of marinas. Debbie and her family walked along Piazza Tasso, a square that’s lined with cafes. The historic center is a bunch of narrow alleys that’s home to the Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th-century church with a peaceful cloister.
Julie and Gary went to Florence and saw the Duomo, a beautiful cathedral with its terracotta-tiled dome. Plus the bell tower by Giotto. They also checked out the Uffizi Gallery that exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation.” The kids weren’t too excited about the Gallery but the adults couldn’t pass up the chance to check it out.
They all enjoyed taking a gondola ride in Venice. Peter called it “cool” and added that he had never seen a boat like that before. He was also impressed with the gondolier who was wearing the traditional red and white striped shirt, black pants and his straw hat.
Peter found the fact that the gondolier could maneuver the gondola with just one oar to be pretty amazing.
The last city was Rome where they saw the Colosseum and underground gladiators’ tour.
Also in July a few relatives and I took a week’s vacation and spent it visiting a cousin of ours. Maria and her husband, Dennis, moved to upstate New York from the Westchester area two years ago. Their house is located right near the St. Lawrence River in Lisbon.
We had kept in touch and Maria invited us so two cars full of us went - my niece, Kylie, her husband, Josh, their three children and a friend of mine. We visited Maria and Dennis during the July 4th holiday so it was fun with all of the fireworks.
The first night that we arrived there were greetings all around, there was a barbecue dinner outside at two picnic tables. Afterwards people were tired from the drive so many of them didn’t stay up late but hit the sack.
On the second night after having dinner outside overlooking the St. Lawrence River we started asking Maria and Dennis about the area. It turns out that Lisbon has a lot of history.
As we all relaxed in our chairs Maria and Dennis took turns telling us about it. At times they read some of the history from a site called townoflisbonny. org.
It turns out that long ago the Lisbon area was occupied by the Five Nations of the Indian tribes. A branch of these was known as the Oswegatchie which means “Black Water.”
This territory was originally discovered and occupied by the French.
In the early days of the U.S. little was known about the Lisbon area. It was known to exist because someone had seen it as he traveled up and down the St. Lawrence River.
In 1799 people started settling in the Lisbon area. There were missionaries like Father Francois Picquet who was French born and came to North America but it was a cold, remote area.
The settlers hunted and fished. They ate fresh and dried venison, beechnuts, walnuts, butternuts and maple sugar. They grew corn, potatoes, turnips and hay. The meat of wild animals was an important addition to their food. To build log cabins and make room for farms they leveled the trees.
Lumber merchants bought squared timber in the winter, made them into rafts and in the spring floated them down the river to Quebec, Canada.
Lisbon has always been a good place to raise grains and grass. Farmers raised vegetables, corn, hay, wheat, cows, sheep, oxen and poultry for their own use. They also made butter.
They used the wool from their sheep for their clothes which were handmade. Milk was taken to the factories in town that was made into butter and cheese.
In 1912 a railroad station was opened at Lisbon which took the milk and shipped it by the Rutland Railroad to New York City every day. Later Sheffield Farms operated a milk station and shipped milk to N.Y.C.
Around 1930 a powdered milk plant was added. The skim milk was made into powdered milk and the cream went to N.Y.C. In 1941, the Doughnut Company rented the plant and made powdered eggs. The milk is sent to N.Y.C. today by tank truck.
Lisbon established its churches - the Reformed Church, the Presbyterian Church, etc. Schools were built in the area and in the 1950s a central school district was formed.
The town built a public library and the community room is the center of many gatherings such as parties, meetings and church affairs.
In 1959, when the St. Lawrence Seaway was opened to commercial traffic, many people moved into the town. Trailers, camps and apartments were added to house the people. Modern highways, stores, garages, feed mills, a bank, a restaurant and a Post Office serve the community.
As my cousin started to tell us about the history of Lisbon I noticed the older
kids listening attentively. The younger ones nodded off after a short while. I guess the history was pretty dry for the little ones.
Last month my friend, Dave, and his wife, Suzanne, wanted to take their son, Joel, to visit his grandparents in Harrison, Maine, and look around Crystal Lake.
They also went fishing in Woodsum Brook near Harrison. That perfect spot to go fishing is just a few minutes away from the grandparents’ house so the five of them got in the car, drove to Woodsum Brook and went fishing off the bridge.
It took some time but eventually Joel caught a yellow perch and Dave caught a chain pickerel so they were happy about that. Plus the weather was perfect all around and they made a day of it.
The grandparents had packed a picnic lunch for everyone so after they had their fill of fishing they sat at a picnic table by the lake and enjoyed a refreshing cold lunch.
Suzanne grew up in Harrison, Maine, and her parents’ house had been in the family for about 100 years. The original house was up on a hill with a wraparound porch. There were plenty of oak and maple trees in their front and back yards and a small brook out back.
They had a two-story house plus a basement which was a good size but as the family started to grow Suzanne’s grandparents had an addition built onto the back of the house. That gave them two additional bedrooms and another bathroom.
When she married Dave 20 years ago she moved to Long Island where Dave is from but they tried to get back to Maine twice a year for a visit. Usually they went north in the spring and fall, before the snow hit Maine, and this year they managed to squeeze in a summertime visit.
The parents/grandparents were happy to see everyone and they relaxed overly leisurely lunches and dinners. They all had the chance to catch up on the family news.
The last night that Dave, Suzanne and Joel stayed in Harrison they had a barbecue dinner out back. They lingered over dessert and cups of iced tea and watched as the summer sun slowly sank in the sky.
Dave told me that their visit to Maine was kind of laid back which was just what they needed. He added that it was good to be in New England for a change of pace.
During the day they walked around the town taking in all of the sights. At night they breathed in the New England air noticing that when sundown came it was crisper and just a bit cooler than
the nighttime air of Long Island.
This summer my family and I had a chance to travel to a different area and learn lots of new things. We liked hearing all about my friends’ Julie and Gary’s travels all over Italy.
We also enjoyed hearing about Dave, Suzanne and Joel’s visit to Maine aka the Pine Tree State.
Julie’s favorite place in Italy? She really liked seeing Vatican City and was excited about seeing Pope Francis. She knew that Sunday at noon is when the Angelus prayer is said and when the Pope speaks from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. It turned out, however, that Pope Francis wasn’t there! He was away on vacation.
Well, the kids look like they had a good time this summer. Everyone looks recharged and refreshed. It’s time for the 2019/2020 school year to begin. I wish all the best to the students out there for a good school year!
Global Scavenger Hunt, Leg 5: Discovering Abu Dhabi
We have had a full day in Abu Dhabi to do our scavenges. Tonight’s scavenger hunt deadline is 10 pm, when we will learn where our next destination will be on the 23-day day mystery tour. Only five of the original nine teams are still in contention to win the title, “World’s Best Traveler” (and free trip to defend the title next year).
The scavenges are designed to give us travel experiences that take us out of our comfort zone, bring us closer to people and cultures. In Abu Dhabi, one of the experiences that would earn 100 points is to be invited for dinner with a family in their home. “It is always a good thing to be invited for dinner with a family in their home. If you are, and you do – please do bring something nice for them, be patient and be
gracious. Of course, we want proof.”
Another is to “hold an informal majlis with actual locals (people actually from UAE and not at any hotel) over an Arabica coffee; talk about a few things like the future of Abu Dhabi, oil, tourism, arranged marriages, Western values, etc.” That would earn 35 points.
Other possibilities: ride “the world’s fastest rollercoaster” (75 points – Paula and Tom, the SLO Folks and returning champions, did that and said it felt like 4G force); walk the Emirates Palace from end to end and have a “golden cappuccino” (they literally put gold flakes in the cappuccino, this is Abu Dhabi after all) for 35 points; take in the grandeur of the Presidential Palace, only recently opened to the public, and visit Qasr Al Watan, a building within the compound dubbed “‘Palace of the Nation”
(complete with huge white domes, lush gardens and dramatic chandeliers, the new landmark is intended to give visitors a stronger understanding of the UAE’s governing traditions and values. There is also a spectacular nightly show.) (50 points).
Many of the scavenges (including mandatory ones) have to do with local food, because foods and food preparations are so connected to heritage, culture and environment and bring people together. One of the scavenges here is to assemble three flavors of camel milk from a grocery store and do a blind taste test (35 points).
Unfortunately, an attraction we all wanted to get to, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, was closed. The museum, which opened in November 2017, is a collaboration with the famous Louvre of France, and intended to be a “universal museum in the Arab World,” focusing on “what unites us: the stories of human creativity that transcend individual cultures or civilizations, times or places.”
The pioneering cultural project combines “the UAE’s bold vision of cultural progression and openness with France’s expertise in the world of art and museums.” The museum was expected to exhibit Leonard Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, considered the most expensive painting in the world (purchased for $450 million at auction in November 2017, believed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Sulman), but delayed the exhibition. (www.louvreabudhabi.ae)
A lasting impression that I will carry away from this brief visit to Abu Dhabi is that its theme this year is “Year of Tolerance” which also goes to what we have experienced here: attractions and programs intended to promote understanding of Islamic history, heritage and culture.
Our accommodation in Abu Dhabi is the five-star St. Regis (just about all the accommodations arranged for the Global
Scavenger Hunt are five-star), which serves the most extravagant breakfast. Purposefully, our ringmaster and Chief Experience Officer, Bill Chalmers, has arranged it so we will have two, lavish breakfasts here, much to our collective delight.
The hotel has a stunning rooftop pool and bar (what a view!) and is connected by a tunnel under the busy boulevard to the beach on the Persian Gulf.
We gather together at 10 pm in the lavish lobby of the St. Regis, excitedly trade stories about our travel adventures during the day. Inevitably, I am jealous of the things I didn’t do, couldn’t fit in to do – like visiting the Fish Market, the Iranian Souk, the Presidential Palace! (can’t believe I missed that), built for the tidy sum of $5 billion (open til 7 pm, then a lightshow at 7:30 pm).
And then we learn where we are going next: Jordan!
More information on visiting Abu Dhabi at https://visitabudhabi.ae/en/
The Global Scavenger Hunt is an annual travel program that has been operated for the past 15 years by Bill and Pamela Chalmers, GreatEscape Adventures, 310281-7809, GlobalScavengerHunt.com.
oldest structure in Abu Dhabi, is an excellent historical museum
Back To School
Back-to-school safety guidelines
As children head back to school, they and their parents have lots to do to be ready for the first days of school. Clothing and supplies may be top priorities, but families also should focus on safety as the first day of school draws close.
The following are some key tips families can keep in mind to ensure a healthy and happy upcoming school year.
School bus safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that school buses are the safest way for children to travel to and from school. The majority of school bus-related injuries occur while students are boarding and getting off the bus. Over the last 10 years, the NHTSA says nearly two-thirds of school-age pedestrians who were fatally injured by school buses or other vehicles were hurt after being struck while entering or exiting the bus.
While at the bus stop, children must remember to stay at least five large steps away from the road and wait to board until the driver says so. When leaving the bus, students should make sure there is no oncoming traffic and wait for a signal from the bus driver before crossing busy streets.
While on the bus, observe the rules and stay seated at all times. Keep the center aisle clear of backpacks.
Walking/biking safety
Students may walk or bike to school if the school permits. School tends to begin during the morning rush hour, so students must exercise extreme caution when walking or biking to school. Stick to sidewalks whenever possible when walking. Cyclists should follow the rules of the road, including riding in the same direction as traffic. Choose the safest route as a family and practice it before the first day of school, advises the security company ADT.
Backpack safety
Choose an ergonomically designed backpack to enhance safety and comfort. Backpacks should weigh no more than 5 to 10 percent of the child’s body weight, advises the National Safety Council. Rolling backpacks should be avoided since they are a tripping hazard.
With a new school year on the horizon, students and their parents can discuss school safety so the year starts off on the right foot.
Caution around school buses and during busy school mornings and afternoons should be emphasized.
3 tips to establishing a successful homework area
High school students have a lot on their plates. Today’s parents often lament that kids’ schedules are far more hectic than their own schedules were when they were teenagers. But for many high school students, a familiar foe their parents have no doubt encountered is proving a considerable source of stress. Homework has long been the bane of
high schoolers’ existence. Studies regarding just how much homework is being assigned to teenagers are somewhat outdated, which makes it difficult to determine just how much work kids are being asked to do after school lets out. A 2014 survey from the University of Phoenix found that high school teachers assign, on average, 3.5 hours of homework
per week. Multiply that figure by five, which is the number of different teachers many high school students have in a typical school day, and the survey concluded that high school students may be expected to complete as much as 17.5 hours of homework per week.
Though the study, which is the only one of its kind to be conducted in recent years, is older, there’s little reason to suspect today’s high school students are being asked to do any less than their predecessors were in 2014.
While parents might not be able to do much to lessen their children’s homework workload, they can take steps to ensure their homes are as homework-friendly as possible. The following are three ways to do just that.
1. Create a communal homework table.
The Harvard Graduate School of Education notes that youngsters who seem reluctant to do their homework may benefit from doing their afterschool work at a communal table. With parents nearby, such students may feel less lonely and may be less likely to procrastinate if they know mom or dad are nearby. Students who are not reluctant to do their homework may benefit from working quietly in their bedrooms.
2. Clear the area of distractions. Distractions like televisions, devices that are not necessary to complete assignments and even younger siblings can make it hard for teenagers to concentrate on their work. Designate a time each day for homework, ensuring that the television is off and that devices have been placed on “Do Not Disturb.”
In addition, high school students with younger siblings can expect their brothers and sisters to be finished with their homework first. Make sure youngsters recognize the importance of staying quiet until everyone has finished their homework. Encourage younger siblings to leave the homework area and play quietly or read elsewhere in the home.
3. Include a break between school and homework time
Much like parents may like a few minutes to unwind when getting home from work at night, kids likely won’t want to dive right into their homework after getting home from school. A break between the school day and homework time can help kids clear their heads so they’re more capable of concentrating when they sit down to do their work.
A good work environment at home can help kids live up to their academic potential.
How to help kids make friends at school
The average student likely spends more time at school and participating in extracurricular activities with classmates than he or she does at home. In close proximity to so many peers, it may seem like making friends would be a snap. However, some students have trouble connecting and can use a little push to make friends.
The family and parenting resource Parenting Science notes that research indicates that the most popular children are those who exemplify certain traits. These traits include being caring; a willingness to share; a willingness to offer help; and strong verbal skills. Children who embrace these traits may prove better at making friends. Parents may find that youngsters need some encouragement to build their social circles, and the following are some ways parents can offer that encouragement.
• Encourage kids to seek out someone on their own. It may be challenging to walk up to a group and introduce yourself. Encourage students to seek out someone who is alone and then strike up a conversation, which can be less intimidating than approaching a group. Emphasize to kids that other students may also be a little shy and looking to make friends.
• Practice conversation starters at home. Children can work with their parents to come up with topics that can help foster communication. These can include ice breakers and common interests, such as favorite television shows or video games.
• Teach kids approachable body language. Wearing earbuds or exhibiting negative body language, such as crossed arms or avoiding eye contact, can make a person seem less approachable. Smiling, engaging in conversation and being friendly can make it easier to make friends.
• Ask teachers to help. The education resource Understood says teachers can give children responsibilities, such as the opportunity to hand out snacks or papers, which can build confidence and provide opportunities for kids to converse with their peers.
• Help children be active listeners. An active listener is someone who makes it clear that he or she is paying attention. Making eye contact, orienting the body toward the speaker and making relevant verbal responses are some active listening strategies that can help kids more fully engage with their peers. Feeling valued and listened to may encour-
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• Ask open questions. The social networking advisement site Young Scot suggests having students ask open questions, such as: “How was your summer?” or “What sports do you like to play?” These types of questions can kick-start in-depth conversations.
• Join a team or club. Students often make friends in social or extracurricular settings, such as on a sports team. With a shared interest, it’s easy to find topics to discuss.
Making friends in school can make time spent in the classroom more enjoyable for youngsters.
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Over the course of an academic career, the average student switches schools three to four times. Elementary school gives way to middle school or junior high. From there, students will transition to high school. If a student chooses to keep their academic journey going after high school, college or trade school awaits.
Adolescence is a transitional period when many students may be learning how to make decisions and taking their first significant steps toward becoming independent adults. That can make the transition from middle school to high school more complicated than previous transitional periods young people experienced.
Several changes take place in high school that can impact students’ anxiety levels.
• Students go from being the oldest in middle school to the youngest in high school.
• The student body population typically increases dramatically.
• Curriculum becomes more demanding than it was in middle school.
• School hours change, often requiring students to wake up earlier.
• A new school may mean students are funneling in from different feeder schools. Long-time friends may be separated depending on where they ultimately choose to go to high school.
A 2016 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 70 percent of teens say anxiety and depression are a
“major problem” among their peers. To help make high school a positive experience and less likely to induce anxiety, students and their parents can employ these tips.
• Establish a consistent routine. The education resource CollegeVine advises students to build good study habits, create a calm and organized homework environment and focus on studies while keeping distractions at bay.
• Encourage extracurricular activities. Activities outside of the classroom are a great way for students to make friends and involve themselves socially with their peers. Such extracurriculars can lead to strong friendships that flourish throughout high school and beyond.
• Buddy up. Just as they might have done upon entering kindergarten, students on the cusp of starting high school can find someone who will be attending the same school and go over schedules and potential meet-up times. They can make plans to sit together at lunch as they both get acclimated to their new environments.
• Attend open houses. Families can tour the campus to get a feel for the layout of their children’s school. Ask for a map of the school grounds so students can get an idea of where their schedules will require them to be throughout the course of the day.
The transition to high school is a significant one in the life of a teenager. Families can employ various strategies to make that transition go smoothly.
The effect of drinking water on real estate
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Have you ever thought of the lack of water’s effect on Real Estate?
I sat the other day thinking and pondering about our drinking water and its’ effect on our survival as well as real estate. If we didn’t have enough clean potable supplies for sixteen million + New Yorkers that would be affected, and then what would we do?
Moreover, having read about the current and previous problems and issues with clean water in various towns across Long Island as well as our country and what is being done to keep it clean and the effects on the price of real estate now and in the future became a wakeup call to me.
Is our government and politicians, really being sufficiently proactive enough about this today or have any substantially improved and solid plans for the future? As per a recent Newsday article from June 5, 2019 by Matthew Chayes, “The drinking water on Long Island has “by far” the most emerging contaminants of any region in the state, according to a review of detections of the substances by the New York Public Interest Research Group.
The review, “What’s in My Water,” was done by the Albany-based group using data collected between 2013 and 2016, and it concluded that “one or more emerging contaminants” could affect the supplies of about 16 million New Yorkers.
The review was released May 28.” The report cautioned: “It is unclear if certain detections are health concerns” but noted that some emerging contaminants were detected above federal health advisory levels. Those contaminants include industrial chemicals from spills, wastewater and components in personal-care products like shampoo, detergent, as well as fertilizers, pesticides and household
chemicals (Most notable were four contaminants detected, strontium, chromium-6, chlorate and 1,4-dioxane). Long Island has some of the highest detections in the nation of chemicals like 1,4 dioxane, a solvent used to keep machinery greased that is also a byproduct of certain personal-care products. The chemical is a likely carcinogen.
Because our water comes from aquifers underground (not like New York City water that comes from reservoirs in upstate New York, which appear to be much more protected), what we put into it, especially from the past from industrial wastes, and other current chemicals, as just mentioned, is what we are drinking. Greater and more specific attention, to our most important, life sustaining water supplies has become tantamount and critical to our survival as well as to the value of our real estate locally and throughout Long Island, New York State and the rest of the U.S.
Even salt infiltration is slowly but surely, having adverse affects on our drinking water and will be more so in the future, as supplies dwindle and sea water penetrates our underground.
Gobler, chairman of coastal ecology and conservation and professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook, said the quality of drinking water on Long Island varies. Some jurisdictions — such as the Suffolk County Water Authority — are good stewards of drinking water, Gobler said.
He stressed that the supply to the estimated 100,000 Long Islanders who live in homes with private wells not connected by public pipes should be
tested regularly for contaminants. However, many areas of Long Island do have clean water comparable to New York City water. However, Nassau has greater issues than Suffolk County. Constant testing and monitoring of our water supplies today and into the future will hopefully provide us with cleaner more potable water. There is currently, a three billion dollar state program for testing, filtering and the addition of new pipes, of which two hundred million dollars is available to municipalities. You can read the entire article by clicking on the following link (if you are a Newsday subscriber) or I can email you a copy, if you contact me: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/environment/long-island-drinking-water-quality-1.31846574
Long Island is just one area that clean water is and has become a major issue. Scientific American via Reuters publication came out with an article by M.B. Pell and Joshua Schneyer noting that Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Milwaukee, are a few other areas that are currently dealing with pollutants effecting their water supplies, which have even greater issues than Flint, Michigan did in 2018. There are three thousand cities and towns throughout the U.S. which have at least double the lead content in their drinking water compared with the city of Flint, and eleven hundred of those towns have shown elevated blood tests in children that are four times that of Flint!
We as human beings tend to brush things under the carpet until a crisis occurs and then many times we wait until the last minute to try and resolve the problem. The water issue is a
crucial issue and critical to our survival and some municipalities are doing their best to deal with it and others I am not so sure! Can you imagine how it has affected the price of real estate in Flint, Michigan as well as all those other three thousand other areas whose water has been challenged? Could this happen to Long Island’s water supplies and have a similar affect on our local real estate? Will many of our inhabitants largest asset, their home and its’ value, be negatively impacted, when a water and health crisis does occur? It surely is possible, if we don’t speed up and move more quickly in the testing, filtering and isolating of those pollutants that have a direct effect on our life and livelihood, here on Long Island and across the U.S.
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6 Super Easy Ways to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Fruit flies are amazing, and by that I mean amazingly annoying!
These tiny creatures can detect the smell of ripe fruits and vegetables from miles away. If there’s a bowl of fruit on your kitchen counter, there’s probably a fruit fly or two looking for a way into your home to get to it. They’re so small they can get in through window screens or crevices around windows and doors.
Once inside, they reproduce like crazy. All it takes is one pregnant fruit fly to get in, and before you know it, you’re dealing with a full-fledged fruit fly infestation. I know. I’ve been battling this problem, too!
If you’re tired of fruit flies taking over, start by tossing out anything overripe. Next, clean the muck from your sink drains*, and eliminate wet sponges, mops and the like. Then try one of these effective remedies to banish fruit flies from your home. Those dis-
gusting little flies are no match for these super easy traps and potent potions!
FRUIT FLY TRAP
A small glass bowl
Plastic wrap
Apple cider vinegar (no substitute, please)
Liquid dishwashing detergent
Pour some apple cider vinegar into the bowl. Add 1 drop of liquid dishwashing detergent. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, pulling the wrap back just a tiny bit at one edge to allow for entry. Don’t skip any of these steps. The apple cider vinegar by itself has significant surface tension. That means the flies can actually walk on the surface, take a sip and then use it for a runway to take off. The soap breaks that surface tension, and the plastic wrap helps make sure those suckers get hopelessly trapped.
That’s it. Just set the bowl out on the counter and go about your business.
BY MARY HUNT
UNFILTERED APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Remove the cap from the bottle of apple cider vinegar (it doesn’t have to be full -- nearly empty works, too). Cover the opening with plastic wrap, and secure it with a rubber band. Then poke a hole for fruit flies to enter. They can’t resist the scent of the apple cider vinegar. Once inside this trap, they won’t be able to exit.
RED WINE
Fruit flies love the sweetness of wine. Try leaving out a bottle with a little liquid left. The skinny neck will trap the flies.
PAPER CONE AND FRUIT
Place a little vinegar and a chunk of very ripe fruit or some fruit juice in a jar. Roll a piece of paper into a cone, and stick it in the jar with the narrow opening downward. Fruit flies will be drawn in, but they can’t get out.
MILK,
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Cook up a batch of this fruit
fly bait that comes from an “Old Farmer’s Almanac.” Combine 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar and 2 ounces ground black pepper in a saucepan, and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool, and then pour into a shallow dish. The flies will be drawn to the mixture and quickly drown.
FLY PUNCH
Multiple readers have reported that Aunt Fannie’s FlyPunch! works better to attract and eliminate fruit flies than any other remedy they’ve tried. This nontoxic formula that contains sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid is fast, powerful and easy to use. And it is reported to last up to 30 days.
*If you have any slow-moving drains in your house, there may be enough organic matter hanging out inside your pipes to support a breeding population of fruit flies. You can tape some plastic wrap over suspect drains for a few days
to check for fruit flies. If you see adults on the underside of the plastic, you’ve got some breeding in your drain. Pour boiling-hot water down to help loosen accumulated deposits. If accessible, you can also use a firm brush to scrub the inside of the pipes and free debris.
Mary invites questions, comments and tips at EverydayCheapskate.com, “Ask Mary a Question.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of Debt-Proof Living, a personal finance member website and the author of the book DebtProof Living, Revell 2014. To find out more about Mary visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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Use of Force and the Police: Graham v. Connor at 30
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Art. Of Org. filed with NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 7/18/2019. Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it made be served to 85 Estate Dr., Jericho, NY 11753. Purpose: Any lawful activity.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF TWENTY4 HOME SERVICES LLC.
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 24, 2019. Location: Nassau. SSNY designated as agent for service of process on LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Carlos Cabana, 17 Cathedral Ave, Garden City, NY 11530. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007PA2, Plaintiff AGAINST
JILL ROSENBLUM, STEPHEN ROSENBLUM, et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated July 02, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 24, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 45 WINTHROP DRIVE, WOODBURY, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 14, BLOCK 4, LOT 75, 88. Approximate amount of
judgment $644,168.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-002640.
KATHLEEN WRIGHT, ESQ., Referee
Gross Polowy, LLC
Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on SEPTEMBER 5, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 19-468
SYOSSET
ZINA TUMASYAN: (A)
Variance to construct front roof over porch and vestibule having less average front yard setback and exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.
W/s/o Evelyn Ln., 1,065.16 ft. S/o Kathleen Dr. N., a/k/a 9 Evelyn Lane, Syosset, NY
APPEAL NO. 19-469
SYOSSET
WILLIAM LIVORE: (A)
Variance to construct one story addition, two story addition, portico and allow existing detached garage exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct one story addition, two story addi-
tion, second story addition, portico and allow existing detached garage exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing detached garage having less side yard setback, rear yard setback, exceeding maximum height and rear yard coverage than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.
W/s/o Berry Hill Rd., 275.6 ft. N/o Church St., a/k/a 145 Berry Hill Road, Syosset, NY
AUGUST 26, 2019
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on SEPTEMBER 5, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 19-467
JERICHO
SANGHEE BAE: Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 23 when 40 spaces are required.
S/s/o Jericho Tpke., 83.6 ft. E/o Aintree Rd., a/k/a 15 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY
AUGUST 26, 2019
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK
JER 7923
1X 08/30
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Town of fers fall recreational prog rams
The fall is quickly approaching and the Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in co-ed recreational programs for badminton, basketball and volleyball, which will all be held at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic beginning the second week of October. The Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center is located at 167 Broadway in Hicksville. Registration for all three fall recreational programs open starting on Sunday, September 8 and will take place at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center.
Town Councilman Steve Labriola stated, “These recreational programs are a great way to have fun and stay active as the weather turns cooler throughout the fall. All of these recreational programs are open to residents ages 18 and older, and present a great opportunity for meeting new people, making new friends, and maintaining physical fitness.”
The Co-Ed Badminton program begins on Tuesday, October 8 and will feature three sessions available for registrants to choose: Tuesdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Fridays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sundays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Badminton program is 10 weeks long and costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
The Co-Ed Basketball program begins on Thursday, October 10 with three sessions available to choose from: Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Basketball program is also 10-weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents.
The Co-Ed Volleyball program begins on Monday, October 7 and will be divided into two sessions, one for competitive players, and one for novice players. The Competitive Session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., Wednesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Novice Session will be held on Mondays from 10:15pm to 11:45 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The volleyball program is 10-weeks long, and costs residents $75 and $100 for non-residents.
Proof of residency is required for the resident discount. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call the Town’s Parks Department at (516) 797-4125 x2 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.
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Sy-Con coming to Syosset Library
At Sy-Con 2019, see Doctor Puppet, an award-winning animation based on the Doctor Who television series, and meet the filmmaker, Alisa Stern, shown holding the puppets she created to make the acclaimed film.
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The library noted that during this event, children and grown-ups can trade with other “Pokéfans” while learning about “breeding and battling, and playing some awesome fun games.”
At 2:40 p.m. Knotz will lead a workshop and presentation, “Knotz Your Everyday Dubbing” allowing kids ages 10 and older to try out voice acting. The workshop can initiate kids’ interests as a “how-to” for voice acting in anime and cartoons.
“We’re going to take one of my favorite Anime shows that I’ve worked on (no not Pokémon, sorry, LOL) and see if you can dub like the pros. See if you can follow those beeps, take direction, create a voice, sound like you’re real, not reading off a page, ACT, and give a fabulous, stupendous performance!” Knotz commented for Sy-Con at Syosset Public Library.
Comic Drawing Demonstration
From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, comic industry professional and graphic novel creator Wendy Xu will lead children of all ages in “See To It: A Visual Storytelling Workshop” which librarian Chautin explained:
“Artist Wendy Xu currently has a comic book coming out from Lion Forge
Mid Island Y receives grant for senior care
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with a community health nurse, emotional support and assistance from licensed social workers, volunteers for transportation, minor home repairs as well as educational, social and wellness programs,” says Lewis.
An additional component of NNORC is evaluating senior citizens’ home environments and layouts “to make sure it’s safe and they are okay to live there,” Lewis explains.
The Mid Island Y JCC also aims to develop a relationship with a senior’s family in case additional needs or services develop for an area senior living in their home.
This year the Mid-Island Y JCC is one of two Platinum-level sponsors of the Syosset Street Fair, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. along the “downtown” Jackson Avenue strip, organized by the Syosset Woodbury Chamber. Lewis has attended several of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber’s monthly meetings at area businesses to make contacts and inform residents and professionals about opportunities and services it provides.
set Public Library, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, the VFW Hall (Post 6394) and Eastwood Road Apartment complex.
After news of the Mid Island Y JCC’s grant award, former Nassau County Executive and current Congressman Thomas Suozzi, whose district includes Syosset, said Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities or NORCs help seniors ‘age in place’ by providing support services including transportation, nutrition, recreation and intellectual stimulation.
“As baby boomers age and our life expectancy grows longer, more and more seniors will need assistance. I hope that one day every senior in my congressional district will have access to these services,” Suozzi commented.
Another program component is its “chore worker program” -- pairing young adults who are receiving job training through the Mid-Island Y JCC’s Adler Center for Special Needs with seniors needing assistance with certain smaller household tasks.
Press and it is getting rave reviews. She’s also got a three book deal with Harper Collins coming up. At Sy-Con September 14, Wendy will be doing live drawing demonstration along with creating your own short story to take home. Templates and handouts will be provided. Students will leave the workshop with their own short comics.”
‘Sy-Con II’ will also feature local Long Island artists as part of its “Artists’ Alley” inside the main lobby of Syosset Public Library on September 14.
Kelly Gordon is a comic artist who is the art director at East Meadow Library. On September 14 he brings “Night and Day Anime” to Syosset Library. Gordon is also responsible for East Meadow Library’s comic con event, the EmCon convention, which started in East Meadow in 2011.
Another artist who will be at Sy-Con on September 14 is Jenn Jordan, a Wantagh resident who is currently awaiting the release of her graphic novel, ”An Embarrassment of Witches,” a 204-page, full-color softcover graphic novel with 3” French Flaps, created in collaboration with graphic artist Sophie Goldstein. Also among local artists whose work will be on display is Ryan Armstrong, a Syosset High School alum.
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“We will be sponsoring Syosset Street Fair entertainment and setting up a table with giveaways and information. We can hopefully reach many members of the community and communicate our services to them, with more outreach moving forward. We participate and support our business community to continue spreading the word about the community partnership -- there are plenty of businesses within the Syosset area that can sponsor and provide services to seniors as part of the NNORC program. That can help businesses spread their name to community members,” he said.
The Mid-Island Y JCC has also contributed a Silver-level sponsorship for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival coming up on Sunday, October 6. The POBOC event will be held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library’s parking lot, 999 Old Country Rd.
The state’s grant took effect July 1, 2019 and NNORC-SOS services in the community will be phased in over the next 18 months, until December 31, 2020, but Lewis says the goal is to be running and operational by January 1. He also explained that the grant is for a five-year period, with renewal available every five years.
Once NNORC-SOS is fully operational Syosset seniors will have access to program services available either in the senior’s home, by telephone, or at one of several rotating satellite office sites throughout the community. Office hours will be scheduled at the Syos-
Program partners offering office spaces to NNORC-SOS include the Town of Oyster Bay, the TOBAY Housing Authority, Syosset Public Library and VFW Post 6394. The Housing Authority will offer bimonthly “Bagel Brunch” for Syosset/Woodbury seniors.
Other NNORC program partners include Caring People Home Care, a subcontractor for community health nursing services, and Selfhelp Community Services, a subcontractor for intensive care management. The Syosset Public Library aims to assist NNORC-SOS as a provider of space for office hours and programming and as a partner for outreach and education programs. Marlie Cohen, the Mid Island Y JCC’s chief program officer, commented, “we are so grateful to our partners in the community, who have been integral to the development of our proposal and will remain integral in the implementation of services.”
Promotion to a local audience around Syosset/Woodbury is planned for two consecutive Sundays in September. On September 8, the Mid Island Y JCC will host a Membership Drive open house at its Plainview location. The following Sunday is the Syosset Street Fair.
“People are welcome to come by our table at Street Fair or visit us at the Mid-Island Y/JCC location (in Plainview) and pick up a magnet which will have our website address and contact information, or they can call us now if they would like to reach out before the upcoming community events,” Lewis said.
Sy-Con coming to Syosset Library
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Coding with Harry Potter
The library will present a popular workshop theme, for Sy-Con 2019 -- a Harry Potter Creative Coding presentation, planned for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s Local History Room. Library staff aims for children six and older to learn to make and then “hack spells” with the Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit wand.
“Harry Potter Creative Coding is a partnership between us and the Microsoft Store at the Walt Whitman Mall. Dayna Quinn of the Microsoft store is a Syosset resident. They will be running this event as a hands-on coding exercise spun into a Harry Potter theme.
While children have fun making with their customized wands, they will explore coding concepts such as algorithms, loops, and debugging within the Harry Potter theme,” Chautin told the Advance.
Comics and Fun Continue at Street Fair
Local fun and festivities are amplified for the second weekend of September, as the Sy-Con event is leads directly into the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce’s annual Street Fair along Jackson Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on Sunday September 15.
“For Syosset Street Fair, the Library will be bringing some of our giant board games from Sy-Con for families to play (weather permitting of course). We will also be presenting a pop-up story time and offer on-site library card registration. And of course, we will have raffles for visitors to our table and display,” Chautin told the Advance.
Chautin explained that Syosset Public Library is among the hubs for the Nassau Library System Tour, as all Nassau County Libraries banded together for a county-wide scavenger hunt. Although the theme is at Nassau libraries, people from Suffolk County, New York City and even as far away as Rhode Island have come to the area to participate in the fun.
“There is a unique item to find in each library, each library is giving handouts and I am in charge of the Syosset aspect of that. You can pick up a map at any library and I invite you to come see us.
The library notes that for Sy-Con September 13 and 14, people of all ages are welcome to attend. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
For more information on Sy-Con 2019 and its full schedule, visit the event website, sycon.org.
September Events for Readers at Syosset Library
Tuesday, September 10 at 7:30 PM
Evening Book Discussion
2018 National Book Award for Nonfiction Finalist:
“Heartland” by Sarah Smarsh
Led by Ralph Guiteau, Readers' Services Librarian
Free. No registration required.
Wednesday, September 11 at 2 PM
Getting Started with Hoopla Syosset Library now offers a second option to download free eBooks and Audiobooks to your personal devices.
We will guide you through the process of downloading books to your smart devices and laptops.
Please bring your devices fully charged.
Free. No registration required.
Tuesday, September 24 at 1 PM
Afternoon Book Discussion/ Banned Book Discussion
Celebrating Banned Books Week.
A 2018 Coretta Scott King Honor Book: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas
Shabbat Under the Stars
Hard to believe that it has been twelve years since Temple Or Elohim had its first ‘’Shabbat Under the Stars” BBQ and Service. What is/was this event? It is the first evening of the Fiscal year that the congregation and community gather together as a Temple Family to celebrate each other and have fun together. Everyone eats, laughs, plays and sees old and new friends.
You can feast on yummy chicken, turkey burgers, veggie burgers or other foods all BBQed by the Temple's own grillers. The event is open to the public and will be starting at 6 p.m. on September 6, 2019.
The Temple Band “Nishamah” adds to this festive occasion with music of the past, present and of a religious nature.
There will be a raffle drawing with some very special prizes. The Temple will honor the consolidation of the Temple Or Elohim and Community Reform Temple’s Congregations and of Rabbi Judy Cohen-Rosenberg becoming its spiritual leader alongside Cantor David Katz.
The beautiful Shabbat service is led by the clergy along with Nishamah. Please make sure you stay for the service and not just the BBQ. It is something special to participate in front of the gorgeous stained-glass windows outside!
For more information about this event and other events planned, please call the Temple Office at (516)433-9888 or email office@templeorelohim.com
“Car Show Long Island”
planned for September 22nd
Long Island’s premier car show will take place on Sunday, September 22nd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date October 13). Car Show Long Island’s 2019 TOBAY BEACH Fall Classic will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by The Mystic will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
Improvement, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks, and Trinity Solar.
Led by Pam Strudler, Teen Services Librarian
Free. No registration required.
Friday, September 27 at 2 PM
Banned Book-To-Film Discussion
Viewing of the 2018 film “The Hate U Give,” starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall and Russell Hornsby.
A short discussion will follow the film. This film is rated PG-13.
Led by Pam Strudler, Teen Services Librarian
Free. No registration required
All events will be held at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset.
For more information, please call 516-921-7161 ext 239 or email: Readersservices@syossetlibrary.org
*All events are wheelchair accessible
**Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before each program.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, the Car Show Long Island is the place to be! This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”
Trophies will be awarded in 10 categories including best-of-the-best, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2019 TOBAY BEACH Fall Classic is made possible through our presenting sponsors: Ambassador Home
Additional sponsors include: Signarama of Huntington Station, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Hagerty Insurance, Zorn’s of Bethpage, Zabbia Insurance Agency, Tint World, Turf Tek USA, The Law Offices of Siben & Siben, Parts Authority, Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union, MotorMouth Radio, PSEG-LI, AutoMat, Movin’ On Sounds, Paul’s Rods and Restos, 7-Eleven, Long Island Car Club Council, The Boat Yard, Surf Shack, Apple Air Conditioning and Heating, WBAB 102.3 WBLI 106.1.
Enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from one of the many food trucks participating in Car Show Long Island’s 2019 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic. Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators who are asked to bring two cans of food to donate to Island Harvest, the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island. For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.
Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call our main office today 294-8900 for more information.
Estate Market Conditions
$741,750
31
Southwood
Circle, Syosset
Sold Price: $580,000
Syosset
Total Taxes: $14,698
Sold Price: $811,000
Date: 06/28/2019
4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths
Style: Colonial # of Families: 1
Lot Size: 80x125
Schools: Syosset
Total Taxes: $14,763
MLS# 3106379
Sold Price: $486,000
Date: 06/07/2019
4 beds, 1 Full baths
Style: Cape # of Families: 1
Lot Size: 60x136
Schools: Syosset
Total Taxes: $12,876
MLS# 3113683
2
Virginia
Road,
Syosset
Sold Price: $555,000
Date:
02/04/2019
3
beds,
1
Full
baths
Style:
Ranch
#
of
Families:
1
Lot
Size:
52x109
Schools: Syosset
Total
Taxes:
$9,869
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