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BACK TO SCHOOL

Jericho Schools welcomed back students this week. Above, Jackson School kindergarten teacher Lisa Izzo works with new student on opening day. See page 8.

Financial management firm delivers Street Fair sponsorship, teamwork

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Russell P. Green, a Syosset resident for the past 22 years and the current president of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, is eager to get the local business community in the spotlight as the 2021 Street Fair draws near. The event is set for Sunday, September 19 along Jack-

son Avenue and Cold Spring Road, just north of the Syosset LIRR station.

Less than a year after opening his firm RPG Wealth Management, West, Green looked for more ways to be involved locally and with the Syosset Woodbury Chamber. He soon became a committee member for the 2019 Street

Fair, as RPG Wealth was also a premier event sponsor in the last iteration of the Street Fair.

“Two years ago (2019) we had a tremendously successful and robust Street Fair. All the signs are pointing to us having such a tremendous turnout and support for the

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Syosset Supt.

BY GEORGE HABER

As Syosset Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas (“Tom”) Rogers reflected on the return to in-person classes for Syosset schools, he said, “This past year [of remote learning] for us was not just a year to hunker down and wait for normality to return. We sustained our momentum. We continued to participate in virtual business competitions. We entered kid-coding contests; we participated in virtual robotics competitions.”

Dr. Rogers said he appreciates that the pandemic has taken its toll on some students and Syosset families. “We know people who have suffered losses. It certainly has been a difficult year.”

He noted that the district is

working with an outside health care agency to provide support services to students and families that need assistance in coping with mental, emotional and physical issues created by the covid crisis.

Dr. Rogers said that like many other districts in Nassau County, Syosset is making mask-wearing mandatory for students and teachers indoors, but optional for outdoor activities.

“By now,” he said, “children and their parents have gotten accustomed to wearing masks for safety, so there’s no real problems for them in requiring even small children to wear the masks to assure their safety.”

He commented that the staff

Time capsule to be unveiled, dedicated at Comm Church

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Keeping memories and community history alive for future generations, the Community Church of Syosset will dedicated a time capsule for 2020-21 during September. The time capsule commemorates the 160th year of the Community Church playing an inte-

gral role in the community since 1860. The time capsule will be concealed beneath the altar and it is to be opened on the occasion of the Church’s 200th anniversary -- in 2061.

A special ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, September

Free adoptions at town animal shelter

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Town’s Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees throughout the month of September.

“I invite and encourage residents looking for a new pet to check in with the Town’s Animal Shelter during the month of September, as general adoption fees will be waived. Our shelter staff has a wonderful reputation for providing great care to the pets housed there, and has a long history of uniting those looking for the perfect new furry companion,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated.

During the month of September, the shelter will waive the general adoption fees of $80 per dog and $84 per cat.  All usual adoption services will be provided, including the spaying or neutering of the animal, vaccination and microchipping. Residents interested in viewing the animals available for adoption can call the shelter to make an appoint-

ment, or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

In addition to free adoption month, the Town will be hosting a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic at the Animal Shelter on September 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations are necessary, and the clinic will also be offering to microchip pets for $25. If a pet is ever lost, they can be taken to a vet clinic or animal shelter where they will be scanned for a microchip ID and returned to their rightful owner.

The Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter is located at 150 Miller Place in Syosset. The shelter is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Residents interested in visiting the shelter can call to make an appointment. To view photos of some of the animals available for adoption, visit the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 677-5784 for more information.

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Plainview teen organizes film festival for good cause

BY GARY SIMEONE

accomplishments,”

Jesse collected over 300 film submissions from young actors and filmmakers from all over the world. He personally browsed through the submissions via the online website filmfreeway.com and then selected the eight best feature films.

On Saturday, August 28, he shared the chosen submissions in front of an audience at the community center, which included the directors and actors discussing their films.

“It was such an amazing night, as people got to watch the films and we held a Q+A with the directors to find out what inspired them to create these great works,” said Sheps.

One of the top billing films was created by a young college student from China. The film was a love/comedy feature that took place in a pandemic world, where a boy falls in love with a girl as they are scanning people’s masks at a large venue.

All of the guests were charged $35 to attend the event and all of the proceeds went directly to childhood cancer research at St. Judes Hospital.

A teenager from Plainview came up with the idea to create a film festival to benefit St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and to focus a spotlight on independent filmmakers and actors. Jesse Sheps, a junior at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School, held the event at the Ocean Beach Community Center in Fire Island this past weekend. The event was entitled the “Fire Island Film Festival.”

“I wanted to create a platform for young filmmakers and actors of all diverse backgrounds to come together to share their passion for film while giving back to the community at large,” said Sheps. “I’m ecstatic that I was able to create opportunities for filmmakers and actors to come together to share their story and to recognize their

Aside from being a film buff, Sheps is also an accomplished young actor. His films have earned awards at the Park Slope Short Film Fest in Brooklyn at Vegasmovieawards.com and for best comedy at a local talent show.

His other accolades include being an advisory member of a local indie film festival and editor-in-chief of the Hawk Eye, the Plainview-Bethpage JFK High school newspaper.

To learn more about the Fire Island Film Festival, you can visit the website fifilmfest.com.

Jesse Sheps

Free concert, festival at TOBAY Beach Marina

The Town of Oyster Bay will host a Free Family-Fun Waterfront Festival and Free Concert on Sunday, September 12, at the Joseph J. Saladino Memorial Marina at TOBAY Beach. In addition to the free concert featuring Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band, the ultimate beach party tribute band to Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chesney, and the Zac Brown Band, the day of free family fun will feature marine and outdoor exhibits, a children’s snapper derby, police boat demonstrations and much more! The festival will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date for the festival will be Sunday, September 19.

“The Town is thrilled to host the annual Waterfront Festival and free

concert at our beautiful marina at TOBAY Beach. This event is the perfect blend of family fun and entertainment, as it will not only feature educational exhibits for our younger residents, but also represents an opportunity to enjoy some live music at the beach before the summer season concludes,”

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said.

“This free event also provides a great opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing, as the event is free, and all equipment will be provided, as well as assistance and guidance.”

For more information about the Waterfront Festival and Free Concert, call (516) 797-4121 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com

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Fatal accident at town garage

An employee at the Town of Oyster Bay garage in Old Bethpage was killed when he fell through a roof on Thursday, August 19 at 10:55 a.m.

According to Nassau County Police,

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Felix Chicas, 56, of Brentwood, suffered severe body trauma do to the fall at the facility, which is located at 101 Sweet Hollow Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police medic.

Town to hold

Remembrance Ceremony

The Town of Oyster Bay will hold a Remembrance Ceremony for the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America on Thursday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at TOBAY Beach.  A 9/11 Light Tribute will illuminate the skies along the shoreline in memory of those lost that tragic September morning. At the ceremony, the Town will unveil new names inscribed on to the Walls of Honor that recently lost their battle with 9/11 illness caused by exposure at Ground Zero.  The September 9 cere-

mony includes bagpipe music, religious readings and remarks by family members of the victims.

The Town’s 9/11 Memorial—featuring a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center—is inscribed with the names of residents lost on September 11, 2001. The Walls of Honor monument expands each year with newly inscribed names of those who lost their battle with 9/11 illness caused by exposure at Ground Zero.

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Free activities for seniors begin Sept. 13

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a variety of free weekday senior citizens fall activities offered by the Department of Community and Youth Services (CYS) in community centers and parks throughout the Town.  Book Club, music, bingo, rummikub, line dancing, and tai chi are just some of the activities seniors can enjoy as part of this year’s program, which runs from September 13 to October 31.

“I invite our senior residents to participate in these free activities, where they can enjoy the company of others, make new friends, and stay active and engaged as the weather gets crisper and cooler as we transition into fall,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Our senior fall activities are extremely popular, and I expect this year to be no different with the expansive and diverse activities that will be offered!”

The following programs are offered:

• Mondays at the North Massapequa Community Center (NO PROGRAMS OCTOBER 11):

10 a.m. Book Club (only on September 13 and October 4); 11 a.m. Music with John Walters (October 18 ONLY) and 1 p.m. Bingo; 10 a.m.–3 p.m: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Mondays at Marjorie R. Post Community Center (NO PROGRAMS OCTOBER 11): Tai Chi with Denise at 12:30 p.m.

• Mondays at Hicksville Athletic Center (NO PROGRAMS OCTOBER 11th): 2:00 p.m. Exercise with Barbara

• Tuesdays at the North Massapequa Community Center: 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games & Conversation

• Tuesdays at Bethpage Community Park: 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Fran, 12 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise

• Wednesdays at North Massapequa Community Center: 12:00 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise (No Tai Chi on September 15); 10 a.m.–3 p.m.: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and

conversation.

• Wednesdays at SyossetWoodbury Community Center: 10 a.m. Book Club (ONLY on September 15 and October 6); 10 a.m. Choral Group; 1 p.m. Bingo; 1 p.m. Painting with Jock; and 5:30 p.m. Zumba (NO Zumba on September 15); 10 a.m.–3 p.m.: SyossetWoodbury Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Thursdays at North Massapequa Community Center (NO PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 16): 10 a.m. Zumba; and 1 p.m. Painting with Jock (10 a.m.–3 p.m.: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Thursdays at SyossetWoodbury Community Center (NO PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 16): 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Fran; and 11:30 a.m. Play Bridge (10 a.m.–3 p.m.: Syosset-Woodbury Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Thursday at Bethpage

Community Park (NO PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 16): 1:30 p.m. Exercise with Barbara, and 2:30 p.m. Balance and Coordination.

• Fridays at North Massapequa Community Center: 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Denise, 11:30 a.m. Play Bridge, and 12:00 p.m. Line Dancing with Fran  (10 a.m.–3 p.m.: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Fridays at Marjorie R. Post Community Center: 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games & Conversation , 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Ellen

• Fridays at Hicksville Community Center: 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games, and Conversation, 12:15 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise, and 1:15 p.m. Bingo

For more information on these senior fall activities, please call the Division of Senior Citizens Services at (516) 797-7916 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Town announces fall sports programs

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in Fall Athletic Programs for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, beginning on October 5 at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center. All athletic programs are co-ed and open to individuals 18 and over.

“The Town’s athletic programs offer a great opportunity for residents to take to the court, improve their skills and make new friends,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Tom Hand. “These recreational activities are a great way to have fun and stay active, and are an affordable way to stay in shape while having a good time.”

Basketball will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays

from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning on October 7, 2021. The basketball program is 10-weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20, September 22, and September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Badminton will feature two sessions available for registrants to choose from. The first session consists of Tuesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., Fridays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., and Sundays from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.. Session 2 consists of Tuesdays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Fridays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Sundays from

8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. The badminton program is 10-weeks long and costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with the program scheduled to begin on October 5. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20 from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and on September 22 & September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Volleyball will be split into two different sessions. The first session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The second session will take place on Mondays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Saturdays

from 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. The volleyball program is 10-weeks long, costs residents $75 and $100 for non-residents, and is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 11. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20 from 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. and on September 22 & September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Proof of residency is required for the resident discount.  The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call (516) 797-4125 x. 2 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov

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Foundation helps promote positivity, kindness through dance

BY GARY SIMEONE

The organization is known as 'This Is My S.W.A.G Foundation, and its goal is to help students become stronger versions of themselves through arts, movement, and leadership programs. the not-for-profit was founded by Kershel Anthony, a Levittown resident who has helped create dance and fitness programs for school districts.

“I established this foundation in 2019 because I wanted to help raise money in order to go into school districts to create kindness, mindfulness and positivity through dance programs for students,” said Anthony, a dance choreographer and fitness expert. “I’ve established partnerships with New York State DOE (Department Of Education) and Nassau

and Suffolk BOCES programs to help kids in all grade levels create their own individual swag.”

Anthony said that he separated the letters in the word swag so that each kid could find their own unique being in each letter of the word.

“I believe that each individual person has their own inner swag, and that swag can change to something different from year to month or even on a daily basis. One day someone can be super or sensational for the letter S, and another person can be wacky, weird or wonderful for the letter W and so on.”

In 2011, Anthony started a dance and fitness program called KerboomKidz to help students in all grade levels dance in a group setting to facilitate a healthy lifestyle. The program was introduced

in many schools throughout the tristate area to help kids envision their fitness goals in a different light.

“We were an outside vendor that was hired to go into different school districts in New York and New Jersey to promote dance fitness routines, yoga classes and leadership programs.”

In 2019, he created the S.W.A.G F.OUNDATION to help raise money for materials so he could target school districts in communities across Long Island.

“Many school districts have cut programs because of budgetary constraints like dance classes and physical education,” said Anthony. “As a nonprofit we wanted to be able to raise and allocate the money to bring these necessary programs back into the schools and to

impact our youth in a positive way.”

Anthony said that when he goes into school districts such as Hempstead Wyandanch, Amityville and Riverhead in Suffolk County, he’s seen the inspirational message that his foundation was set out to do.

“Aside from the positivity, mindfulness and kindness that we try to get across through our dance classes, I’ve seen the mindset of these kids really change through a mental health perspective. I think that this pandemic has really set a lot of our students back and we need some more positive and uplifting messages for them.”

To find out more information on these programs, you can visit kerboomkidz.com and thisismyswag.org.

September Events at the Jericho Public Library

Wednesday, September 8

10:30 a.m.: Virtual 1,2,3 Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead - With A Time for Kids: Back to School Fun (18 months–5 Years)

These preschool STEM programs include music movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling followed by a craft!

Thursday, September 9

1:00 p.m.: In Person & Virtual: A Booktastic Discussion: The Four Winds with Lisa Jones, JPL Librarian

Join Lisa Jones when she discusses

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.

The Four  Winds is a rich, sweeping novel that stunningly brings to life the Great Depression, the people    who lived through it and the harsh realities that divided us.

Friday, September 10

10:30 a.m.: In Person Jump for Joy with Joyce Oddo (18 months–5 Years)

Come to this lively program of music and activities for you and your child.

2:00 p.m.: In Person & Virtual Art Lecture: The Medici: Portraits & Politics, 1512 to 1570 with Professor Thomas Germano

Florence, Italy experienced political instability when it was  transformed from a republic of elected officials into a dukedom ruled by the Medici family. Cosimo I de Medici, Duke of Florence in 1537, cleverly used art, currency, architecture and   portraiture as a political tool. Paintings, sculpture, medals, drawings, manuscripts and armor figure prominently in this lecture by the period’s most celebrated artists.

Saturday, September 11

11:30 a.m.: In Person Table Top Adventures with Lucy Van Horn: Soup and Bread

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Helping kids to become stronger versions of themselves through the arts.

The children had a great time.

Jackson PTA hosts parents of new students

BY GEORGE HABER

More than forty parents of new students at Jericho’s Jackson Elementary School attended a welcoming breakfast August 26th, the first day of school in Jericho.

Jackson Principal Dr. Alex Rivera said he was pleased with the turnout at the PTAsponsored event, noting that a total of 75 new students is enrolled this year. The total attendance is 450.

Throughout the morning, new kindergartens took their seats at tables that were socially distanced and promptly got to work  arranging their spaces and coloring.

All students and teachers wore masks, in observance of district guidelines.

One newcomer, a girl on her first day in kindergarten, said she knows what to expect because her older sister is in second grade.

Just in time on a hot and humid August day, the school classrooms were all air conditioned so the youngsters had a comfortable first day in school.

At the breakfast, the PTA leadership introduced themselves and invited parents to join the group and attend regular meetings to keep informed about the school’s programs.

Jericho Supt. Hank Grishman talks with high school guidance counselor Di Wu on opening day.

Jackson Elementary School student cafeteria volunteers picking up the first day’s lunch cards from classes for delivery to the cafeteria.

Jackson Princioal Alex Rivera welcomes parents of new students at a PTA breakfast on opening day.

Jackson School kindergarten teacher Lisa Izzo works with a new student on opening day.

The new kindergarten class starts the new semester, masked and socially distanced at Jackson School.

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This Week at the Syosset Library

Thursday, September 9 at 11:00 p.m.

Qi Gong

Instructor: Jenny Lu

Qi gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements to improve balance, strength and immune function. Classes are suitable for all levels. Wear sneakers or flat sole shoes.

Fee: $36. Registration for SSD residents begins August 19; all others one week later if available.

Thursday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m.

The Other AmendmentsPart 1 (In-person)

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

Ask the average American about the amendments to the U.S. Constitution and they will no doubt discuss the first ten, known collectively as the Bill of Rights. In this lecture, we will discuss some of the other amendments that, in spite of providing structural and fundamental changes, have received far less attention. Check library’s website at www. syossetlibrary.org to confirm that the program is in person. The program could be moved online due to changing COVID-19 directives.

Thursday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Virtual Author Talk:

“Next Job, Best Job: A Headhunter’s 11 Strategies to Get Hired Now”

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months of wasted time surfing random job postings and uploading resumes into oblivion. His new process gives you the end-to-end tools to find the work you want. No registration needed. Click on Calendar of Events for Zoom link –www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Friday, September 10 at 12:00 p.m.

Michael Blanding and Dennis McCarthy!

Virtual Author Lunch and Visit Grab your lunch and zoom in to “meet” author Michael Blanding author of “North by Shakespeare: A Rogue Scholar's Quest for the Truth Behind the Bard’s Works.” Michael will be joined by Dennis McCarthy, the independent scholar profiled in the book. Both will present on their findings. No registration needed. Click on Calendar of Events for Zoom link – www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Attention students!

Friday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Zero Mostel (In-person)

Presenter: John Kenrick, entertainment historian. This Brooklyn native unleashed his larger than life comic talents in nightclubs and film, then survived the Red Scare blacklisting of the 1950s before achieving lasting fame on stage in “Ulysses in Nighttown,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and as the original Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” Backstage stories and exciting performance videos will be shared showing the tempestuous career and eccentric private life of this volcanic and multi-talented Broadway legend. Check library’s website at www. syossetlibrary.org  to confirm that the program is in person. The program could be moved online due to changing COVID-19 directives.

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Freshmen explore extracurriculars at orientation

Jericho High School freshmen attending orientation day enjoyed showcases of the various extracurricular activities that are available at the school.

Photos by Denise Nash

The freshmen sign up for clubs that interest them.

New maxillofacial surgery business opens in Jericho

Local dignitaries welcomed the new medical practice to Jericho.

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was all smiles at the grand opening of the All-County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery business on Monday, August 16 in Jericho. The new business, which is located at 420 North Broadway, will serve the public six days a week, including evenings and Saturdays. Local politicians were in attendance at the event including State Senator Jim Gaughran and Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker.

Dr. Ross Chavkin, DDS, founder of All County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, said that this is his fourth location on Long Island and that he is excited to get his practice going in a new community.

“I am excited to get this practice going in the wonderful community of Jericho and to provide the very best treatment and care for our patients,” said Dr Chavkin.  “Patient care and comfort are paramount at All County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. I have an incredible team that provides unparalleled care before, during and after treatments. I pride myself most on carefully listening to patient concerns and handling them professionally and with compassion.”

Dr Chavkin grew up and Plainview and attended Plainview-JFK High School. He obtained his doctorate in dental surgery degree from School of Dental Medicine at Buffalo in 2000

and performed his residency at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. He joined the practice of Colacicco and Tulman in 2006 before opening All County Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.

“Originally, we just had our two locations in Melville and Flushing Queens before we opened our offices in New Hyde Park and then this month in Jericho,” said Dr Chavkin. “All of our offices, including the ones in Melville New Hyde Park and Flushing, are completely modernized and utilize all of the latest technology in dentistry. At this office we provide full-service oral and maxillofacial surgery care and specialty care services such as dental implants and Teeth Xpress, a teeth-in-a-day implant product.”

The other surgeons on hand at the Jericho location include Dr. Neil McGowan, Dr. Brittany Ecker, Dr. Llisenia Rivera and Dr. Claire Leewing.

“ Each one of our excellent surgeons believes in treating each patient individually as if they were caring for members of their own family,” said Dr Chavkin.

As well as practicing as a dentist for over two decades, Dr Chavkin has many accreditations to his name, including belonging to a number of noteworthy organizations, including The Suffolk County Dental Society NYSOMS and the ADA.

These students enjoyed exploring the club fair.

Students in the Jericho United Club showcase their activities.

Time capsule to be unveiled, dedicated at Comm Church

12, 2021 at the Community Church.

The time capsule, which is a time and weather-resistant box, measuring 18 x 20 x 10 inches, will be sealed at the ceremony. It will include letters, documents, photos, objects – many things that will help present a picture of what life in these times was really like, plus a letter to the congregation of the Community Church of 2061 on the occasion of its 200th Anniversary. The “letter to 2061” has been signed by Pastor Forrest Todd Parkinson, and the officers and members of Community Church’s Board of Stewards.

Church President Robert Owen explained, “the purpose of the time capsule is to preserve for the future church and the Syosset community, letters, documents, photographs, memories, items, and other things that help tell the story of the Community Church in Syosset. It will provide a basis for the future Church members and residents to understand what life was like in these troubling times, as well as how the Community Church came to be and how its activities influenced us over the years, including the role the Church has played in many of our lives and over many generations.”

The dedication ceremony is open to everyone who would like to attend, both members of the greater community and congregants of the church. The church has extended invitations to Long Island’s elected officials including Syosset native, Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan; U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi; Nassau County Executive Laura Curran; Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor

Joseph Saladino, and New York State Senator representing the North Shore communities in Senatorial District 5, James Gaughran, who has a local Syosset office on Underhill Boulevard.

Among the other community leaders invited to mark this occasion at the Community Church on September are Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce President Russell P. Green, Syosset Public Library Director Christine Belling, as well as Syosset Central School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers and Syosset’s board of education.

Retired Federal Judge George C. Pratt, a long time member of the Community Church of Syosset’s Board of Stewards, said the event will highlight the generations of faith, worship and community service that the congregation has established at the church building, 36 Church Street.

“We at the Community Church are confident that our successors on the occasion of the Community Church’s 200th Anniversary, will be interested and thankful for our efforts, with God’s help to share with them the church;s history and what life in the Church and the Syosset Community was like in these stressful times.”

For close to one year, Community Church’s committee consisting of Rev. Parkinson, Church President Robert Owen, and Stewards Lauren Chabina, Sue Pratt, and George Pratt have met to organize and create the capsule. The committee reviewed ways to mark the celebration of 160 years of Community Church’s welcoming, inspiring, serving and being a hub of the local area. .

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and faculty’s experience in working remotely will be valuable in the event

of a need to return to remote learning if that becomes necessary.

“Hopefully, we won’t need to do that,” he added.

Syosset Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers with some of the district's students.

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Getting Places to Go to Get the Most Out of Indian Summer Outdoors

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

After being fairly blissful about travel as we went into summer with incredibly low COVID-19 rates that saw a veritable boom in travel after a year and a half of isolation, I have gone back to being more cautious about choosing travel destinations and experiences for fall. I am still looking for outdoor experiences in uncrowded, open spaces amid nature, in places which encourage wearing masks when social distancing isn’t feasible, even after being vaccinated, and I will double-check that any travel company, hotel, airline, car rental is adhering to strict COVID-19 protocols. I will also take into consideration that like-minded people will be choosing the same sort of trip.

Here are some suggestions to take advantage of Indian summer into fall: Autumn Fun in Moab: River Rafting, Zip Lining and Hummer Tours

Moab Adventure Center, a division of Western River Expeditions, has a short list of ways to enjoy autumn in the world’s red rock playground of Moab, Utah. This region becomes an artist’s dream world when fringed by the Colorado River’s yellow cottonwoods along the Colorado River and the golden aspens of the LaSal Mountains.

Daytime temperatures in September and October cool down to around the mid-70s to mid-80s. Fewer people around after a record summer means more elbow room

Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia. Canada has reopened to vaccinated American travelers just in time to enjoy Indian summer and fall. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

on every adventure in not just one but two National Parks – Arches and Canyonlands.

Also, fall rafting with lower flows reveals a rare clarity of water on the Colorado River, delighting you with surreal reflections of canyon walls punctuated with the brilliant pop of yellow from cottonwood trees.

Here are seven suggested adventures that continue through the end of November, with the exception of rafting which concludes the end of October:

Fall River Rafting Adventures  are full or half days, some served up with a BBQ lunch on a world-renowned stretch of the Colorado River, winding through scenes made famous by dozens of popular

movies. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/moab-river-rafting Horseback Adventures come with cowboy-trained quarter horses. A professional wrangler leads the way on trails made famous by John Wayne himself.  Rides are three hours in the mornings and 90 minutes in the afternoons. https:// www.moabadventurecenter. com/moab-horseback-riding Hummer Tours are conducted in style and comfort aboard the world’s most serious 4x4. Spectacular backcountry opens up in the hands of professional guides who help visitors explore seldom-seen, awe-inspiring Moab overlooks. Tours are two, three and four hours including a sunset safari. https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/moab-hummer-tours

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Zipline Tours are always a thrill, but how about skimming over sheer sandstone cliffs and canyons on Moab’s only zip line? The Raven’s Rim Moab zip line tour begins with a spine-tingling ride to the top of the cliff faces overlooking Moab, swooping like a bird of prey landing on each of six gaps.  https://www. moabadventurecenter.com/moabzip-line

Hot Air Ballooning can be likened to riding a magical carpet for 3.5 hours over the astounding red rock landscape of Moab. It’s an unbelievable way to experience the sights of Moab in the quiet of the early morning. https://www. moabadventurecenter.com/ hot-air-balloon-rides-moab-utah Arches National Park Tours are stunning, morning or evening. Arches National Park Tours showcase the more accessible of more than 2,000 arches, the highest concentration on the planet, after which the park is named. https:// www.moabadventurecenter. com/arches-national-park-tours Mountain Bike Tours requests a commitment of 4.5 hours to experience why Moab has become the undisputed mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts from all over the world. Whether beginner or advanced the Moab Adventure Center offers professionally guided mountain biking tours on all of Moab’s classic rides.     https://www.moabadventurecenter.com/moab-mountain-biking  The extraordinary popularity of Moab means that visitors should “nail down your accommodations

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and your preferred guided excursions as soon as possible and certainly before you arrive in Moab,” said Cort Wright, manager of the Moab Adventure Center, the go-to outfitter for securing pre-set backcountry and national park access and tours. Moab Adventure Center specializes in all there is to do in Moab and bundles assorted activities and lodging to maximize enjoyment of  Arches National Park  and  Canyonlands National Park and the surrounding  Colorado River country

“Making reservations well in advance of arrival helps assure that we can gear up to accommodate your specific adventure requests,” Wright said. “Now is the perfect time to plan for a fall escape to Moab. Everyone loves autumn in Moab. Just about every trip operates right through the end of October and all landbased tours through mid-November.”

In fact, for early bird planners, Moab

Adventure Center is offering 2022 trips at 2021 rates when booked this season. (www.moabadventurecenter.com/ moab-lodging)

Moab Adventure Center is a division of Western River Expeditions (www.westernriver.com) an adventure travel company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with operations and offices in Moab and Fredonia, AZ. (Moab Adventure Center, 225 South Main St., Moab, UT 84532, 435-259-7019 or 866-9041163, www.moabadventurecenter.com).

Exploring the Pacific Northwest by Sea

Lindblad Expeditions has a new 7-night small-ship journey, Exploring The Pacific Northwest: The Jewels of The Salish Sea, that explores the wild side of the Pacific Northwest.

The week-long wide-ranging exploration of Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands in northern Washington State is aboard the small ship,  National Geographic Venture

Spend two days visiting the remote

shores of the San Juan Islands, perfect for kayaking, Zodiac rides, hiking, and spotting resident orca pods; enjoy hikes and breathtaking views in Olympic National Park, a World Heritage Site; zoom in on the fascinating world of photogenic fungi on a one-of-a-kind expertled foraging experience; visit Point Roberts, WA, a unique area which has been cut off from the rest of the world as a result of politics and the pandemic; gain a new perspective on the sea life thriving in these cool, rocky waters through the camera lens of our undersea specialist.

Lindblad adheres to rigorous COVID19 protocols, including requiring vaccination and a negative PCR test within 3-5 days of departure (staff and crew subject to same requirements).

From $5,290 per person; airfare credit of $500 to Seattle available for the Oct. 2, 9, and 16 departures and the surcharge for solo traveler is being waived for Oct. 16.

Lindblad Expeditions, 800-397-3348, www.expeditions.com.

Atlantic Canada Now Open to Vaccinated Americans

The four provinces of Atlantic Canada have opened to fully vaccinated American travelers.

Conveniently located just north of the U.S. border of Maine, Atlantic Canada is a crowd-free, coastal region made up of the four Canadian provinces  New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

Easily accessible from the Northeast, the region offers breathtaking coastlines, fresh seafood, wide-open outdoors

spaces, land and water experiences.

The border opening allows U.S. travelers to enjoy the late summer season in Atlantic Canada, which offers temperate weather, warm coastal waters, and outdoor adventure. The fall boasts colorful foliage and several world-class food and cultural festivals.

All travelers must use ArriveCAN (app or web portal) to submit their travel information. In addition to adhering to Canada’s federal travel guidelines, each province within Canada has their own set of travel restrictions and requirements to protect residents from COVID19. (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html)

For more information, visit: New Brunswick,  www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca

Nova Scotia, www.novascotia.com

Newfoundland and Labrador, www. newfoundlandlabrador.com

Prince Edward Island, www.tourismpei.com

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BY LOU THEODORE

Six years ago, I wrote the GREAT EATS article. The fifth article in this series appeared a year ago and was concerned with steakhouses. Here’s what I had to say then:

“Steakhouses? A recommendation? I can close out this article right now with my answer: stay away from steakhouses. Period! They are a group of restaurants not to be frequented…but…if not a steak, is there another option? I have come to really enjoy hamburgers. What could be better than a hamburger with fried onions on a crusty roll? Add some ketchup, French fries and a sour Jewish pickle and you’re in business”.

A check of the literature provides a host of restaurants that could rightly be

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described as “hamburger joints.” Here is an abbreviated list of 10 along with, in some cases, their locations.

1. The Wild Goose, Port Washington

2. Prohibition Kitchen, Port Jefferson

3. Burger King, (chain)

4. McDonalds, (chain)

5. Memories, Williston Park

6. Bareburger, (chain)

7. Beginnings, Atlantic Beach

8. J.R.’s Great American (under construction), Williston Park

9. Majors, (chain)

10. Swing the Teapot, Floral Park. Last but not least, a solid burger with the trimmings, including some really tasty fries. Ask for Mary to be your server. Great entertainment on the weekends; try to catch Hell or High

Water.

You might also consider just simply putting some chopped chuck on the grill. The price is definitely right. I don’t know if burgers at some delis and supermarkets qualify for this article but one can occasionally get a delicious burger there…a bargain for which there is no 9-% sales tax and 20+% tip.

You want more? Just check the Yellow Pages. But as for me, I offer the following suggestions for burger joints.

1. Any diner. I’ve yet to have a bad burger at a diner. Honestly, the price is always right and the French fries almost always hit the spot.

2. Shake Shack. My favorite. My family’s favorite. The burgers are tasty and reasonably priced. The French fries are fair but the shakes are excellent.

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The Celestial Queen and the Lizard

3. Wendy’s. Dave’s single; a meal in itself. A $5 bargain and the fries are excellent. They occasionally have a 2 for $5 deal…what a bargain! The shakes are fair.

4. The Cornerstone Pub and Restaurant, Mineola. A lot to choose from here but the burgers stand out. A bit pricey but the ambiance is excellent.

5. Any of the steakhouses. Hamburgers are your best bet at these spots but the prices are way out of whack.

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of Aug. 29 - Sept. 4, 2021

Stare at the stars long enough and you’re bound to find some that trace familiar patterns. That’s certainly what the ancients must have done so they could use the sky as a picture book for their stories.

I always enjoy searching for geometric figures, probably because they’re so plentiful. A point, of course, is too easy -- each star forms one of these! Lines and triangles are easy too, as any two stars form a line and any three form a triangle. The brightest triangle in our evening sky right now, of course, is the Summer Triangle, high overhead after dark in late August. Spend enough time gazing skyward and you’ll even find a square, tonight midway up in the east-northeastern sky.

Letters of the alphabet are fairly common too, as long as you have a good enough imagination. Now, while these aren’t abundant, there is one that’s easily visible on late summer evenings. It appears in a region of the northeastern sky known as Cassiopeia.

Cassiopeia is the constellation named by the ancient Greeks after an Ethiopian queen. She was said to have been so obsessed with her own beauty that, when the gods placed her in the heavens, they put her in the northern sky so that she’d revolve daily about the north celestial pole (where the North Star currently resides) and spend half of her celestial life upside down. Pretty vindictive, if you ask me!

The Persians, however, saw the prominnt “W” shape of the constellation as a kneeling camel, while some in the Inuit culture of Canada and Greenland knew it as Pituaq, a lampstand. Some can even outline the stars of this region as the throne on which the queen sits, though I’ve never had much luck with that.

Maybe I just don’t have much imagination; to me, it simply appears as a “W”.

Not always, however. Cassiopeia is on of those constellations that, as it revolves about the North Star during the night -- and throughout the year -- appears as four different figures. Right now, of course, it appears as a “W”. When it’s on its side, it can look like an “E” or even a “3”. And when it’s high above the North Star, it looks like an “M”.

Just above and to its east lies another “W”. It appears almost like a miniature

version of Cassiopeia, but it’s actually the northern side of the constellation Lacerta, the lizard. You’ll need a dark moonless sky to see it, since it contains no bright stars.

Lacerta is one of seven relatively obscure Northern Hemisphere star groupings created and introduced by the Polish astronomer Johannes Hevelius. Hevelius created Lacerta to enclose the stars of such a tiny area of the sky that no other constellation would fit it. Some think that he may have been inspired by the ancient

Chinese, who saw this celestial region as a flying serpent.

If you’ve got a good dark sky, you should be able to trace the outline of a lizard, but to me, the five stars on its lefthand side seem to form a figure not unlike that of Cassiopeia. I just call it Cassiopeia-Lite!

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People have searched the stars for shapes since ancient times. The constellations Cassiopeia and Lacerta form the shapes of the letters W or M in the late summer sky.

What To Do When SSA Steers You Wrong

BY TOM MARGENAU

These are the columns I hate to write. Columns that are critical of some of my former colleagues at the Social Security Administration. But doggone it. Almost every day, I hear from readers who have been misled by an SSA representative.

I know we are all human, and we all can make mistakes. And giving out bum advice is one thing. But giving out misinformation that leads to someone losing out on benefits that they’re due is an entirely different matter.

I’ve speculated before what might be going on. My best guess is that SSA just doesn’t train its employees the way it did when I worked for the agency many years ago. I explained how I went through an intensive three-month training class with real experienced senior SSA officials as mentors before I could even think about answering people’s Social Security questions. And after that initial class, we almost always had some kind of refresher training before each work day began. Sadly, today’s SSA training is much less structured. And so much of the training is done by computers, not by human beings.

Anyway, there’s really nothing that you, as a consumer of SSA services, can do about that. But what you can do is follow the mantra I’ve preached over and over again in this column: ALWAYS INSIST ON FILING A CLAIM FOR BENEFITS. If you think you are due benefits, but an SSA rep says no, you have every right to still file a claim. That way you will get a formal and legal decision about your eligibility, and not just some SSA rep’s opinion on the matter. Here are some examples of what I’m talking about.

Q: My 78-year-old husband recently died. He waited until 70 to file for benefits. He was getting $3,555 per month. I took benefits at 66. I am getting $2,810 per month. I called SSA to ask about widow’s benefits. The agent told me I am only due his age 66 rate, which he said was $2,740. And because my own retirement check is more, he said I was due no widow’s benefits. I would like your take on this.

A: Well, this isn’t my “take.” This is the law. And the law says you are due his age 70 benefit rate in the form of widow’s benefits. In other words, you will keep getting your $2,810 retirement benefit. And then you will get an additional $745 in widow’s benefits to take you up to your husband’s $3,555 level.

The SSA rep you talked to might have been confused because the spousal rate payable to a wife (whose husband is still alive) is based on his full retirement age rate. But the rate payable to a widow is based on the deceased husband’s actual benefit, including any “delayed retirement credits” earned for waiting until age 70 to file (as your husband did). So call SSA back immediately and in-

sist on filing a claim for widow’s benefits.

Q: I was a stay-at-home mom most of my life. I haven’t worked enough to earn my own Social Security. I was married for 35 years to a highly paid lawyer in our town. We’ve been divorced for about three years. Neither of us has remarried. We are both 62 years old. Based on something you wrote in a past column, I figured I could start getting spousal benefits now on his record even though my ex-husband plans to wait until he is 70 to file for his Social Security. I called my local Social Security office and talked to a really kind person. She explained to me as politely as possible that the law said I cannot get benefits on his record until he is claiming benefits himself. Was this good information?

A: No, it was bad information. The agent you talked to might have been really kind. But she wasn’t really welltrained. While it is true that a woman who is still married to her husband can’t get benefits on his account until he signs up for Social Security himself, it is conversely true that a divorced woman can claim spousal benefits even if her ex hasn’t yet applied for Social Security. He has to be old enough to get benefits, meaning he has to be at least 62 years old. But he doesn’t need to be getting checks himself. So you need to reconnect with SSA and insist on filing a claim.

A bit of a follow-up. In this case, the woman did just that. But she was still given a little grief. I think the “kind person” used these words: “Who are you going to trust? A trained SSA representative? Or some old guy who writes a newspaper column?”

Anyway, I told her to go back to the agent and tell her to look in SSA’s instruction manual using the term: “independently-entitled divorce spouse.”

That’s what the rulebook calls a divorced woman who can collect benefits from her ex’s Social Security record independent of his entitlement to benefits.

Q: I just reached my full retirement age of 66 and two months. I’m still working full time. I called SSA to file for widow’s benefits. (My husband died several years ago.) I wanted to take those benefits now, and then at 70, switch to my own Social Security with the bonus for delayed retirement. But the agent I talked to, a really nice young man, said this special loophole in the law was no longer available to me. Is this true?

A: Well, just like the last questioner, you got a “nice young man,” but sadly, not a fully trained young man. He is mixing an apple and an orange.

The loophole he referred to affected people getting Social Security retirement benefits. If they turned 66 before Jan. 2, 2020, they could claim dependent benefits on a spouse’s record and save

their own retirement benefits until age 70. So unless you were born before Jan. 2, 1954, that loophole is indeed closed.

But a similar loophole has always been available to widows, and it remains available to them still today. So call Social Security back and tell them you want to file for widow’s benefits now, and at 70, you plan to switch to your own augmented retirement benefits.

Let me repeat my mantra: ALWAYS INSIST ON FILING A CLAIM FOR

BENEFITS -- if you think you possibly might be due something.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

It’s time to sell, but why has there been a slowdown?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Why are homeowners who are thinking about selling as well as purchasers who were contemplating buying have over the last 2 months been pulling back and slowing down their decision-making by holding off? My professional and personal opinion is that they are going through a phase I call F.E.A.R.©, which means=Fanaticized, Expectations, Appearing, Real!

However, what really affects changes and slows markets are the psychological aspect from the statistics and information that the U.S. government and other gurus come out with that although might be somewhat accurate as well as inaccurate affects the mindset of the selling and buying public. Especially those that should be selling at the most opportune moment in time as the demand is still @ historically high, but either decide to wait, or worse procrastinate and put off in making a more advantageous and positive decision for themselves to preserve the majority of their greatest most valuable asset that their home represents.

As I discussed in last week’s column waiting will not be to one’s advantage whether selling or purchasing when you factor in the current interest rates at the time of either event. I have done an excel spreadsheet that proves this fact of waiting will be detrimental to your pocketbook and future wealth retention. We are currently in a “perfect storm” for sellers and buyers. However, there are always exceptions to everything, but will always be based on a case-by-case and individual basis. But for the majority who are thinking about selling and/or purchasing, waiting will not be in your best financial and wealth-building future.

I have seen the graphs and analysis over the last several months and realize one thing, as mentioned earlier in the column, there is the beginning of the

“fear factor” which for the most part unfounded due to the reasons that I have conveyed in the last week’s column and in this column. Those that are waiting to sell as well as those that were considering buying, you need to ask yourself, why? Is it because that you feel that prices will continue to accelerate by double digits and why not wait longer to capture just a little more or that if you are a purchaser, we might be at the top but don’t understand the cost of your monthly “nut” if you were to wait until prices come down? The answer to that scenario is a bit of greed and not understanding the market! What do you think will happen when eventually interest rates go up; do you think it just might have an effect on your listing and selling price? If you do not think this will occur, “I have a cheap bridge to sell you” LOL (laughing out loud). Is it because that you haven’t created a plan where to move to after you sell as Phil’s 6 P’s c breaks it down in a nutshell? (Proper, Planning, Prevents, Piss Poor Performance©).

trust to handle not only your home but all your assets and investments? You as a potential future seller have a lot to think about to prepare for whatever path you might take.

Buyers who have either left the market or are now deciding to pull back, also have a lot to ponder and contemplate as to why they have come to that decision?

Then there is the group of individuals and families who have moved and relocated out of New York City as well as permanently from New York State and other costly states to other more reasonably priced states. Yes, we all know that the Covid-19 Pandemic had been and still has a major culprit and impact on those who have decided to move to less populated areas with more space, privacy, and home offices to be able to work.

and more important conclusion leading to a more accurate answer and solution.

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Do the words “healthy” and “takeout” even belong together? They can. Like everything else concerning your diet, it all depends on your choices.

For most of us, food from restaurants is a part of life -- busy schedules, athletic practices and late nights at work all contribute to a pace that results in little time left for a home-cooked meal. More than 65% of Americans regularly order food to go, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Here’s the key -- think about what

Possibly you just aren’t very concerned or care about the price or value of your home and how much you can gain financially if you were to sell because you just feel extremely comfortable were you at the present time and you also have a winter domicile and are either a snowbird or a snowflake. You will be at your primary home until the end and then your children will deal with it, right? Well if that is the case, when is the last time you updated your will? Recently, 5-30 years ago? No one considers that we have 3 guarantees in life, “birth, taxes, (if you make any amount of money), and death, the rest is negotiable! Do you have a living

Now the new and current Delta Variant has been added to the mix and also has added insult to injury in contributing to the future decision-making process to stay put or to move out of the densely populated cities. The other factor that goes hand in hand with all the other negative issues, making things much worse for those considering putting off purchasing; as well as those who have already completely abandoned the thought of buying for the time being is the consistent and persistent escalation of prices in a historically low inventory market way too fast and way too far to make many buyers feel comfortable.

But in the end, if one were to analyze what I have already completed “FEAR”© should not enter into the equation. But solid, pragmatic and logical information as “critical thinking” (critical thinking is no longer critical©) is necessary to ascertain the proper

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Healthier To Go

you’re going to order before you get to the drive-thru window or pickup line. Start with more vegetables and fruits. You can swap sliced apples for the fries in a kids’ meal from McDonald’s and a fresh fruit cup at Chick-fil-A. Many restaurants will double the vegetables (such as broccoli or a side salad) in your takeout meal upon request. If your favorite pizza place offers a cauliflower crust, give it a try. Even simple things like adding lettuce, tomato, onions or pickles to a burger can help boost your veggie intake. Try a veggie burger or portobello mushroom burger if it’s offered.

Another key is to phase out fried foods. Ask for items steamed, baked, broiled, grilled and roasted instead of fried. Even fast-food restaurants that specialize in fried chicken often offer grilled chicken. For Chinese takeout, try swapping in a steamed summer roll or dumpling for the deep-fried version. Many times, we simply don’t ask. Does your favorite Mexican restaurant offer baked tortilla chips and soft-shell tacos instead of deep fried? Choose fajitas with onions and peppers over a cheese-laden burrito. The same goes for dipping those chips -- salsa is a better option than the queso.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property or with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back.

Speaking of cheese, the sauces, dressings, butter and similar extras can make an otherwise healthy meal much less so. If you don’t want to skip them completely, ask for less -- ask for half the cheese on your next pizza and the dressing for your salad on the side so you control the amount you’re eating. Instead of sour cream on your burrito, try sliced avocado or salsa. Choose a marinara sauce over the creamy Alfredo on your pasta. When you can, ask for brown rice over

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white and whole-wheat bread over white. Load your next sub sandwich with plenty of veggies on whole-wheat bread to boost the fiber.

The bottom line is fast food can be healthier with a few tweaks. It’s all about thinking ahead and perhaps trying your

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and six studies with over 750,000 people over 10 years) found the highest intake of fried food was linked to a 28% higher risk of cardiovascular disease events, 22% higher risk of coronary heart disease and 37% higher risk of heart failure. The meta-analysis study was published in the journal BMJ in January 2021. Bake, grill, broil or roast for better outcomes.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.

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Money and Relationships: How Financial Literacy Can Help

BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ

Dear Readers: If I were to ask couples to name the top three things that keep them together, I don’t imagine that shared knowledge and interest in their finances would make the list. Yet money is often cited as one of the main causes of divorce. A recent survey by Policygenius found that 1 in 5 people say their partner is financially irresponsible. And these people are over 10 times more likely to break up over money issues than people who say their partner is good with money.

I always recommend that couples get to know each other financially at the beginning of their relationship, but that really is just the start. A relationship can be a lifelong journey, and your financial togetherness is an important part of it. There are bound to be gaps in each partner’s financial attitudes and know-how, so, to me, it’s essential for every couple to not only discuss their priorities but also increase their financial knowledge along the way. Because financial literacy is also a lifelong journey.

I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a few couples lately whose own experiences demonstrate how being financially aware and informed can bring people closer together. I thought you might be interested in their stories. (Of course, I’ve changed their names.)

30-somethings Consider a Prenup

Jessica and Aiden, both in their late 30s, were recently engaged. Both had growing careers, and each had already accumulated some assets. One of them had a considerable number of employee stock options. While they had been together for a couple of years and already had a reasonable knowledge of each other’s financial attitudes, marriage made them look more seriously at both their individual and joint financial futures. The big question was: Did they need a prenuptial agreement?

They met with a financial advisor to talk about the pros and cons. Their advisor helped them understand that a prenup isn’t only about what could go wrong but also about helping them figure out positive ways to work together. Because, big picture, creating a prenup-

tial agreement takes a willingness to be completely open and honest about everything -- what you own, what you owe and how you want to live your financial lives together. That takes absolute trust.

They talked about what assets they’d share and what they’d keep separate; how they’d handle current and future debts; if one or the other would take the financial lead; and, finally, what they’d do if they were to ever split up.

Talking about a prenup not only helped them answer some important questions; it pointed out some holes in their financial knowledge. While Jessica and Aiden ultimately decided they didn’t need a formal prenuptial agreement, talking through it brought any concerns out in the open and made them feel they were on the right financial track -- together.

Second Marriage Presents Financial Challenges

When marrying for the second time, John, age 60, and Cynthia, age 55, knew they had to deal upfront with how much they were willing to marry their finances. Each had a home and investments, and Cynthia had two kids to consider. Plus, one of them had considerably more assets than the other. As you can imagine, these circumstances brought up not just financial issues but also emotional issues, which can be especially complex when marrying again later in life. They really had to put everything

on the table, share their feelings and reveal any uncertainties about the financial particulars involved. For instance, would they consider all assets acquired before the marriage separate and those acquired after marriage joint? Would they sell their current homes and move into a new one? The kids and estate planning were a particular concern. Cynthia said it was hard at that time in life to let go of some patterns and attitudes, but having a mutual understanding of how they wanted to handle their finances was absolutely essential. And they agreed to not only listen to each other but also learn from each other’s experiences. That takes a tremendous amount of openness -- and togetherness.

Longtime Partners Need to Break Old Patterns

According to an article on Phys.org, the financial literacy gap often widens in long-term relationships. That’s what happened to Laura and Alex. Alex, an accountant, just naturally handled all their finances. They’d been together since they were quite young, and Laura at first didn’t seem to care. In fact, she wasn’t really interested. But as the years went on, Laura began to feel too dependent on Alex as well as resentful. There were really two problems: Alex had to relax some of his control, and Laura needed to be willing to learn. It was difficult at first, but once Alex agreed to include Laura in more financial decisions and Laura began to

understand more about their income, savings and investments, the air was cleared, and each felt more confident in the other.

A Financial Plan Helps at Every Stage of a Relationship

Every couple has unique financial challenges, but one common way for all couples to get on the same page, learn together and solve their financial problems together is to have a financial plan. When it comes to financial literacy, a financial plan can be an outline for understanding some basic concepts. That’s because it deals with your complete financial picture: goal planning, cash flow, budgeting, debt management, saving, investing, insurance, taxes and estate planning. Ideally, you will work with a financial planner, although an informal plan that you and your partner create yourselves can also increase your financial knowledge and give you financial direction. And it’s something couples can revisit over time to make sure they’re still in agreement.

Make a Year-End Date to Renew Your Financial Commitment

The end of the year is a traditional time to look back at what we’ve accomplished and look forward to achieving new goals in the future. Why not make understanding more about your finances a mutual goal for you and your partner? You can think of it as increasing your financial literacy or as a way to fulfill your dreams. Either way, you’ll be doing it together -- and that’s the most important thing.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty.” Read more at http://schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. .

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A dressed-up side full of flavor

Lighter fare is in season every summer. Salads may dominate menus, while vegetable-rich side dishes can dress up barbecues, brunches or outdoor buffet meals.

Spinach not only packs a nutritional punch, it can add flavor to any dish. According to Judy Joo, a French-trained Korean American chef and author of “Judy Joo’s Korean Soul Food” (White Lion Publishing), mature spinach has a heartier, meatier texture than its baby variety. Mature spinach is the star of the show in this recipe for “Seasoned Spinach,” a nutritious side dish with a delicious dressing.

Seasoned Spinach

Serves 4 as a side dish

1 pound mature spinach with stem and roots Sea salt

Dressing

2 tablespoons roasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon spring onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds, crushed

1 teaspoon sagwa-shikcho (Korean apple vinegar)

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 garlic clove, grated or finely chopped Black pepper, freshly ground

Fill a large saucepan with water, salt well and bring to a boil. In a large bowl, prepare an ice bath.

Rinse the spinach with cold water to remove any dirt, especially around the roots. Remove

any hairs from the roots. Cut the spinach into 13⁄4-inch-long pieces, keeping the purple roots intact. Split the roots in half horizontally and keep separately.

In a medium bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.

Blanch the spinach in two separate batches. In the boiling salt water, blanch the spinach stems with leaves until just wilted, about 1 minute, remove the spinach from the water and plunge in the ice bath. Repeat with the spinach stems with roots, but cook for 1 to 2 minutes before plunging into the ice bath. Remove from the ice bath, drain well and gently squeeze out any excess water.

Gently loosen the clumps of spinach with your fingers and transfer to a bowl. Toss well with the dressing. Cover and chill for about an hour to allow the flavors to mellow before serving.

Town offers emergency rental assistance

The Town of Hempstead and the  Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. (LIHP), are reminding residents they still have an opportunity to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), as the second round began on August 17. ERAP is a program directed to tenants and landlords who are facing housing insecurity because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Town of Hempstead and LIHP officials announced that the application phase will run from August 17 through September 28, and that they will work together to ensure all residents facing housing uncertainty have an opportunity to apply for this funding.

“This is one of various initiatives that have been possible thanks to the advocacy of Senator Schumer in securing the extension of last year’s

funding,” said Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges to families in our community, and using these funds to help alleviate concerns with housing insecurity is one of our top priorities. We implore any Town of Hempstead resident facing challenges in keeping a roof over their heads as a result of the pandemic to apply as soon as possible to ensure they can take advantage of this assistance.”

The program can assist with current and prospective rent, arrears for utilities and home energy costs, and other expenses related to housing such as rental security deposits to ensure housing stability. Assistance under this program, can be provided for up to 18 months of payments, subject to program restrictions and

will cover arrears and costs accrued on or after March 13, 2020. There is no cap on the amount, and amounts may include the full amount of both rental and utility payments.

Town residents interested in the program who meet the criteria outlined below, are asked to fill out a short intake form at www.lihp.org/ herapintake.html

This assistance program will work solely on a first-come, first-served basis; however, priority will be given to applicants that have a household member who has been unemployed for more than 90 days prior to the submission of the Intake Form; or have household incomes at or below 50 percent of the area median income as established by HUD.

The Town of Hempstead and the Long Island Housing Partnership are committed that anyone in need, who

qualifies, has the ability to apply” said Peter Elkowitz, President and CEO of LIHP.

Should residents need help filling out the intake form online, there will be resources available to assist. This includes other satellite locations in the Town of Hempstead, such as the Family and Children's Association (FCA), where representatives are available to assist residents on the intake form process. Interested residents can also call the LIHP’s established Call Center at (844) 260-7536. Furthermore, there are informational videos for both tenants and landlords on the LIHP website www.lihp. org also in different languages to help respond to any questions should these arise.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2022

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District is required to adopt a proposed annual budget for the 2022 fiscal year consisting of an estimate of proposed expenditures for and revenues of such district for the next fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2022, and to hold a Public Hearing thereon on Thursday, September 9, 2021 prior to the adoption of the final annual budget for the 2022 fiscal year, pursuant to the provisions of Section 215 of the Town Law as amended, and WHEREAS, the Board proposes to hold a Public Hearing with reference to the proposed annual budget for the 2022 fiscal year on Thursday, September 9, 2021 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at Hicksville Water District Temporary Office located at 101 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, New York in order to provide the public with an opportunity to be heard with reference to such proposed annual budget.

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the proposed annual budget for the 2022 fiscal year at its regular meeting on August 24, 2021 and thereafter will have made it available for inspection on the district website at www. hicksvillewater.org and will have made copies of the document available at the Hicksville Water District Temporary Office located at 101 Jerusalem

Avenue, Hicksville, New York after that meeting for public inspection during office hours prior to the budget hearing.

WHEREAS, a copy of the document will also be filed with and will be available for inspection at the offices of the Town Clerk of the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead and on their respective websites.

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FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District will hold the Annual Water District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual District Budget for fiscal year 2022 on Thursday, September 9, 2021 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at Hicksville Water Temporary District Office located at 101 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, New York.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Hicksville Water District and to the Board of Commissioners thereof, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said resolution and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same on the aforesaid date and time.

Dated: August 24, 2021 Hicksville, New York Board of Commissioners Hicksville Water District Towns of Oyster Bay & Hempstead

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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST PETER SUTHERLAND, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 20, 2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 29, 2021 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3724 STOKES AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 412, LOT 70. Approximate amount of judgment $634,446.68 plus interest and costs. Premises

will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 014041/2013. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Ralph J. Madalena Esq., Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 69529

BN 7511

4X 08/27,09/03,10,17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 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 9, 2021, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 21-405

SYOSSET

ROBBINS LANE LLC: (A) Variance to construct convenience store having less front yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install canopy having less

front yard setback (Robbins Lane & Aerial Way) and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct commercial site having less landscape buffer than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 8 when 16 parking spaces are required. (E) Variance for the reduction of loading spaces. Reduction of loading spaces to 0 when 1 loading space is required. (F) Variance to propose use exceeding maximum hours of operation than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Robbins Ln. & Aerial Way, a/k/a 297 Robbins Lane, Syosset, NY

APPEAL NO. 21-406

SYOSSET

ROBBINS LANE LLC: (A) Variance to erect wall sign and canopy signs exceeding maximum number of wall/ canopy signs than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install ground sign exceeding maximum area and having less setback from South property line than permitted by Ordinance.

NW/ cor. of Robbins Ln. & Aerial Way, a/k/a 297 Robbins Lane, Syosset, NY

AUGUST 30, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4399 1X 09/03

Jericho welcomes sixth-graders to Unity Day

During a typical school year, the fifth graders from each of Jericho’s three elementary schools come to the middle school and participate in team building activities to get to know their future classmates. Due to COVID, this activity had to be cancelled last year.

To allow the incoming sixth graders the opportunity to meet each other and explore the middle school,

Jericho Middle School principal Don Gately and assistant principal Chad Gleason create a summer unity day. Students participated in a scavenger hunt to help them navigate the building, they learned how to open their lock and find their locker, played outdoor lawn games, and enjoyed an ice cream treat, thanks for the MS PTSA.

Photos by Denise Nash

Middle School Principal Dr. Don Gately explains the scavenger hunt to the students. Seeing old friends and making new friends is the best part of middle school!

Mr. Grishman, Superintendent of Jericho Schools, welcomed students to the middle school.

Financial management firm delivers Street Fair sponsorship, teamwork

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Street Fair again. Local businesses recognize that they are getting a lot of exposure to a lot of residents and fellow businesses obviously by participating in the Street Fair. Obviously 2020 with the pandemic it was extremely difficult and the Chamber did not get to do anything for a public event, but there has been a lot of recent participation -- on June 14, we had an outdoor networking event at Butera’s in Woodbury and on August 10 we held another networking night at Hurricane Grill & Wings, both chamber member restaurants. There were dozens of Chamber members at each event, and then (on August 25) the Chamber co-sponsored a free outdoor movie night in Syosset at the Sterling Bank parking lot. I think the participation in a lot of activities this year and our community is banding together because of what transpired last year. We really want to make sure that Syosset and Woodbury are fully open for business!” Green said. He noted the growth in Chamber members as some new companies have begun operating locally, and have joined as members, and he calls this a stage in the “evolution” of the local business community.

Earlier this summer RPG Wealth Management was also a Bronze-level sponsor for the Heart & Sole 5k Run, organized by the Northwell Health Syosset and Plainview Hospitals, held in July at Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School. For several charitable efforts and community programs, Green has coordinated with Northwell Health and its Syosset and Plainview Hospitals’ community relations manager, Christine Patti, who is a fellow volunteer with Green on the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce’s executive board. This year, Patti is the board secretary and Green is the chamber president.

In March of 2021 the Chamber board announced that planning was underway for the return of the Street Fair after its cancellation due to the pandemic.

Green says the Chamber’s prior Street Fair committee members of Mike Palazzolo and Alan Goldberg -- 2018 and 2020 Businessperson of the Year award winner and the Chamber’s chairman of Networking and Membership -- worked very hard in 2019, “creating the infrastructure two years ago which allowed us to plan in a more condensed time frame.”

“I was advocating for the 2021 Syosset Street Fair from the minute I was elected as Chamber president. I was advocating for this marquee event all year long but the reality was that earlier in the year we did not have clearance to do it until early June, when New York State lifted restrictions on outdoor activities. While we had done much legwork before then, stuff that normally would have been completed by early June was not really done yet

-- such as getting the event sponsorships -- until we had the 100% clearance from the state. Unfortunately, the veterans’ organizations decided to not hold the annual Memorial Day Parade in Syosset this year. Shortly after that everything was lifted,” Green said.

He mentioned the volunteer efforts that Board member and fellow resident Amanda Johnson, a certified balloon artist, and member Gregg Whitton, among others have helped the Chamber with, in addition to the vision and leadership Goldberg has as the Street Fair chairperson once again. “A lot of the things such as working with the Town of Oyster Bay on permit processes were done within that 2019 Street Fair framework, and we were able to work with a faster timeframe than two years ago. We have Chamber board members and member businesses stepping up to volunteer and help and this represents a real team effort. I am expecting something very similar to the tremendous event we witnessed in 2019 to take place this September 19,” he noted.

For Russell Green it was in 2017 he decided to start the local business after spending 33 years as a financial advisor and manager working for firms in Manhattan and other parts of Long Island. Green says he studied how to advise clients on personal management through his 10 years working for Shearson and its successor firms. Since 1996, Green’s work in finance and investment advising has evolved with boutique firms including B. Riley Wealth management. He originally planned to open his own financial service business in Manhasset, but Green later chose to work within the same community he’s lived in for two decades.

Russell and his wife Lori have also raised their two daughters in Syosset, with both graduating from Syosset High School including the recent Class of 2021 graduate Kacey Green, who is attending Purdue University this fall.

The opportunities for Russell to interact with people within his community and those that run small businesses on Long Island have expanded in the past few years. His firm RPG Wealth Management will be celebrating three successful years as an enterprise in October.

“Being able to be my own boss has really allowed me to help individuals –now I have the ability to decide which areas are best to focus on. I was at the firm B Riley for the previous 13 years, and you become limited to doing what the firm wants to offer. Now I can branch out, within limits, and pick and choose areas of specialization without concerning myself with the direction of an entire firm. Large firms would not have allowed me to pursue such opportunities as guardianships, 401k advice and retirement savings. Now, I am in an open-architecture environment. I am very happy in Syosset, as I figured I

could be of better help to people in my own area. I am doing more with the local community, and our neighbors in business, and I am here to help out the community in any ways that I can,” Green said.

“We have had a great 2021 so far working with our local businesses. Like most of our fellow Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce members, I would like to see people deal with people locally. People can come into the Syosset office, or I will go out to talk to them, never mind the distance because I want to meet with people one-on-one. Many people still appreciate that personal touch. I answer phone calls, there are no systems to work past. This is key for trust and for convenience. People ask me ‘who’s my backup’, but I am my own backup. I am there for people 24 hours a day if they need help – even if someone does not start an account with me, I will still help them understand financial considerations they are involved in. We develop businesses alongside local people, and RPG Wealth is here to stay,” Green explains.

Building the business background for Green started at an early age as his family was firmly rooted in the American bicycle industry -- owners of Ross Bicycles, one of the major American bicycle manufacturing companies of the 20th Century along with Schwinn, Huffy and Murray Ohio Manufacturing of Cleveland, Ohio. Ross Bicycles eventually ceased operations in the 1980’s once production from Japanese manufacturers started to take over the market.

Later, when he was a teen, Russell’s mom Judy Lev changed careers to introduce him to the field of finance and investing. After returning to New York from time living in Tampa, Florida to raise her sons, Judy Lev moved to North Shore Towers and Country Club. When Russell was 16, she became a financial advisor at Shearson/American Express, entering their training program. The move back to New York and into financial advising stuck -- his mom and brother, Corey D. Lev, currently work together at their Garden City-based branch of Morgan Stanley as financial and private wealth advisors.

“My mother saw my interest in the stock market, and she started a career in financial services that she has now been doing for almost 40 years. Then, I started my career when I graduated from college. My mom would bounce investment ideas off of me when I was a freshman in college, and today she has stayed in the same office since 1981, although the company has changed names and locations so many different times. For four years in the early 90’s, we worked together,” Green explained.

With a look at the market and economic climate, Green says businesses should be cautious about investing any funds available from the federal government. “I advise people with differ-

ent recommendations based on their comfort for risk with investing. But as the president of the local chamber of commerce, there are many great programs to assist in the economic recovery. Nassau County has grant programs local businesses can apply for and find resources about. While there aren’t PPP loans anymore there are grants the County oversees for under $10,000 -there are still ways local businesses can be helped out by programs,” he noted.

This year part of Green’s work in Syosset and Woodbury has been ensuring the continuation of grant funding for supplies and equipment from a PSEG Long Island grant, to fund outdoor heaters, PPE kits and more, with goods provided by Chamber member Home Depot of Syosset, carries forward for outdoor dining and other pandemic adjustments that small businesses have had to make.

“I am still ready to work 24 hours a day to take people’s calls and if I do not know the answers right away I know where to find them and get every available resource,” Green commented.

The local Syosset family can have its own business roundtable at home, as Russell’s wife Lori Green has herself been in business -- LMG Calligraphy -- since 2008. LMG Calligraphy provides personalized hand lettering and graphic design for special events via different mediums. Her products range from invitations, wedding materials and place cards to logos and mirrors.

“People are finding Lori’s work through Google and online searches, and recently she did a full menu for a deli,” Russell Green said. Several months ago LMG Calligraphy joined the Chamber of Commerce.

In addition Green’s older daughter Crystal is a Syosset High School alumna who earned both her bachelor’s degree and MBA at SUNY-New Paltz. The young professional entered a career as a digital marketing manager, offering social media consulting and services in marketing and digital media. Crystal formed Green Media, which has worked with its fellow local Chamber member businesses including the Primrose School of Woodbury on social media and online user engagement.

At the September 19 Syosset Street Fair, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Jackson Avenue and Cold Spring Road just north of the LIRR station, RPG Wealth Management will have a fun game and activity for attendees to take part in -- Green notes that such Street Fair games, taking place all throughout the event, “are for the whole family.” Prizes including $50 Amazon gift cards and more will be up for grabs with Green’s booth activity, which will include a raffle.

“There’s prizes for everyone but the raffle tickets that you win at the booth could lead to the bigger prizes,” Green said.

Runners present check to Alzheimer’s Association

The Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) and Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (Nationwide) were happy to present a check in the amount of $2000 to the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association out of the proceeds of the Longest Day Virtual Run/ Walk Challenge.  The Challenge consisted of logging the most mileage that you could during the month of April, and 240 runners and walkers signed up to help GLIRC and Nationwide raise money to help the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

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Cultural enrichment workshops through Town of OB

The Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA) will offer exciting Cultural Enrichment programs for the fall 2021 season, and registration for all programs is now open.

“I am pleased to announce that the Town’s Cultural Enrichment Program will return this fall, as these enrichment programs offer residents the opportunity to develop a new skill while having fun and meeting others in the process,” Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Michele Johnson said. “Whether you’re an emerging artist or a resident looking for a new hobby, these classes offer

a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons, and provide not only education but enjoyment as well.”

All of the classes will be held at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, located at 7800 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Classes fill up quickly and are available on a first come, first served basis (with TOB Residents given first preference). The cost per course is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Workshop schedules are as follows:

Watercolor

• Beginners – 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on

October 4.

• Intermediate – 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 4.

Oil Painting:

• Beginners – 10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 5.

• Intermediate – 10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 5.

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Drawing Fundamentals:

• 10 weekly sessions on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 6.

Abstract Painting with Acrylics:

• 10 weekly sessions on Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 1.

To obtain an Enrichment Program Brochure for registration or obtain additional information on classes and registration, please call the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 797-7925.

GLIRC’s Social Media Coordinator Suzanne Nelson (left) and GLIRC Executive Director Sue Fitzpatrick (right) join with Robert Tollin of Nationwide (second left) to present the check to Judy Wichler, the associate director of development of the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association (second right).

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