Three Syosset High School students have been named as Long Island Scholar Artists for their excellence as practicing artists and academic achievement. Above, Evan Chang, Scholar in Music. See page 14 for additional winners.
Residents are invited to participate in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup, scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3. This environmental cleanup is co-sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, Friends of the Bay and the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association.
“We are asking volunteers to roll
up their sleeves and work at a socially-acceptable distance with our employees to rid local beaches and shorelines of debris,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Richard Saladino. “Countless amounts of paper, food, plastics and other trash are discarded on beaches or dumped overboard from recreation-
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BY GARY SIMEONE
A legislative hearing took place last week concerning the proposed homeless shelter at the Hampton Inn location in Jericho. County legislators attending included Rose Walker and Arnold Drucker (D – Plainview), along with Nancy Nunziata, Nassau County commissioner of the Department of Social Services, and Deputy Director Lorraine Baum.
Nassau County had previously announced plans to put 80 homeless families into the former hotel, which is located at 120 Jericho Turnpike. The transitional move is currently caught up in the court system as the Town of Oyster Bay announced plans to sue the County based on the violation of local zoning codes.
At the hearing, Legislator Walker who is chair of the Health and Social Services Committee, said that planned emergency shelter had caught a lot of people offguard and was seemingly approved out of nowhere.
“Nassau County did not notify any elected officials municipalities or residents when they decided to turn the former hotel into an emergency homeless shelter,” said Walker. “It is the goal of our committee to educate our residents on the facts, and I must say that the lack of transparency has been troubling to me.
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The current provider of the shelter, a non-profit called Community Housing Innovations, is renaming the former hotel into the Jericho Family Support Center.
Alexander Roberts, executive director of Community Housing Innovations, said that the primary goal is to get the families the help they need and to get them back into permanent housing.
“It’s a tough situation in the Town
of Oyster Bay because it’s hard to find affordable housing, and these families with school-aged children are not getting the help they need,” said Roberts.
He said that there are currently 44 homeless shelters located in the County, and that 40 of them are in predominantly minority communities, including the villages of Freeport, Hempstead and Uniondale.
“ Not one of these towns received advance notice to residents of the community that homeless shelters were being placed in their towns,” said Roberts. “There is not a chance that given the option, any of these communities would have welcomed in or supported a homeless shelter.”
Legislator Arnold Drucker said he was outraged and disappointed in the lack of transparency by the County to notify local officials about the shelter.
“I think we can all agree that this whole process, which dates back to 2017 with this provider, was woefully flawed,” said Drucker. “No one is more outraged and disappointed than me that I had to first learn about these plans at a school board meeting. That being said, I support this plan, which will offer life-affirming and life-saving essential resources to help families get back on their feet in the harshest economic downturn of our lifetimes.”
He said that was important to examine the facts rather than listening to inaccuracies, half-truths and innuendo.
“There is only one conclusion, and that is that we need to support these unfortunate families and provide them with the robust and comprehensive services to facilitate their return as contributors to our communities rather than have them languishing in their present inhumane conditions.”
To the Editor:
Legislator Arnie Drucker claimed he was blindside by County Executive Laura Curran’s announcement of the new Jericho Homeless MegaShelter. Nevertheless, Mr. Drucker promised that he would get answers and information for his constituents. In the subsequent two months,
while public outcry over the MegaShelter has been deafening, Ms. Curran and Mr. Drucker have refused to provide those answers or to even engage the Jericho community. Why are these elected leaders hiding from their constituents?
Ms. Curran’s COVID-related excuses for secrecy have been discredited and her lies about
John F. Kennedy Middle School Academy Program educator Nicole DiBerardino assisted student Kevin Zettler with creating a sensory bottle during a STEM lesson on Sept. 10 in the Bethpage School District. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
Students from John F. Kennedy Middle School’s Academy Program in the Bethpage School District created sensory bottles during a STEM lesson on Sept. 10. Sensory bottles are tools that can be used by students to self-regulate emotions during stressful moments. With the activity, the students practiced following multistep directions and sequencing and learned how to utilize the bottles as a calming device.
project planning have been exposed. Consequently, I implore both of them to answer some basic questions about the Mega-Shelter. How was Jericho selected as the site to house 30% of Nassau County’s homeless families? What is the plan for the 4 Jericho motels currently housing additional homeless families and other individuals? Given the size and the secrecy surrounding the MegaShelter, how can Jericho residents be confident that their own safety and well-being will not be affected by this facility? Why did Ms. Curran promote a project that blatantly violates local Town of Oyster Bay laws and then not even tell TOB officials about the facility?
Given that the Mega-Shelter represents a departure from Nassau’s historical philosophy on housing homeless families, who or what made the landlord comfortable with his $13.5 million purchase of this facility during an economic and commercial real estate downturn? What is Ms. Curran’s relationship with the MegaShelter’s landlord, who is positioned to make a huge profit from taxpayer money?
At some point Ms. Curran and Mr. Drucker will need to emerge and take responsibility for their improper action and negligent inaction, whichever the case may be. Hopefully, it will be soon.
Elliot Perlin
To the Editor,
At last week’s Legislature hearing on the Health and Safety of the new Jericho Homeless Mega-Shelter, District 16’s Arnie Drucker, who was ignominiously ignored by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran during the abbreviated planning for the facility, refused to ask the pertinent questions. Does Legislator Drucker not understand the key issues
or is he afraid of the honest answers? Why did Mr. Drucker not focus on the violations of local laws raised by the Town of Oyster Bay? Why did Mr. Drucker not highlight the tremendous health risk to his constituents presented by the opening of this close-quarters facility during the Coronavirus epidemic?
How was Ms. Curran’s policy decision to create Nassau’s first Mega-Shelter for homeless families not discussed and debated by the Legislature as a whole? Where was the discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of moving these families into a Mega-Shelter that in many cases is located miles away from each family’s personal support system? Where is the evidence that this type of Mega-Shelter is more effective than (or even as effective as) keeping families in their local neighborhoods? How was it decided that the Jericho Mega-Shelter should house 80 of Nassau’s 250 homeless families shipped in from all parts of the County?
The questions surrounding the planning and approval of the Jericho Homeless Mega-Shelter are extensive even without discussing the very suspicious financial windfall for the property’s new landlord. Mr. Drucker refused to inquire about this shady deal despite several members of the public raising this issue during the Q&A part of the hearing.
I don’t understand why Mr. Drucker is not more offended that Ms. Curran’s representatives informed Jericho Schools Superintendent Hank Grishman about the Mega-Shelter in January but both those same representatives and Mr. Grishman neglected to tell Legislator Drucker?
Finally, why has Ms. Curran still not directly addressed Legislator Drucker’s constituents? Does she hold him and his District in such low regard that she believes she can simply ignore him and us away?
Marc Albert
In addition to members of the Town Board, the following hometown heroes are pictured: Edward Altman of American Legion Post 175 in Syosset; Commander Joseph Clark of American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa; Quartermaster Art Krumm of VFW Post 7763 in Massapequa Park; Commander Kris Kilgour of VFW Post 6394 in Syosset; Commander Jack Stein of VFW Post 5942 in Plainview; Commander Richard DeJesu of AmVets Post 21 in Oyster Bay; and Commander George Hudak of VFW Post 4987 in Bethpage.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board were joined by local veterans in observing National POW-MIA Recognition Day to keep the promise of remembrance for the safe return of American Prisoners of War (POW) and those still Missing in Action (MIA). The Town Board dedicated an unoccupied chair, which honors those that are still prisoners of war or missing in action. Together with local veterans, they remembered the unaccounted service members from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and the War on Terror.
Supervisor Saladino stated, “Even though their fates are still unknown, they are no less our hometown heroes and we commend them for their service to this great nation. This Chair of Honor symbolizes there will always be a place in the Town of Oyster Bay awaiting the return of American Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action.”
The Hussey Seating Company generously donated the Chair of Honor in memory of our POWs and those who remain MIA. To learn more about local veteran organizations or obtain assistance with veteran benefits, please call the Town Veteran Services Division at (516) 797-7875.
As we approach Election Day, investors are understandably wondering – and maybe even anxious – about how the U.S. presidential election will affect the stock market. Election years often come with increased market uncertainty. And this year, COVID-19 and a fragile economy have added new dimensions to what may be a landmark U.S. election cycle.
Regardless of who ends up winning in November, the election will likely play a factor in the markets. Here are a few things investors should consider: DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTY
This year’s election season has been marked by unusual circumstances. Republican incumbent President Trump is running for a second term – after a surprise victory in 2016. Whereas former Vice President Joe Biden began the campaign season competing against 25 candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination before emerging as the party’s nominee after a rocky start. There are many important issues at stake, including trade, healthcare, tax policies, social justice and our relationship with China. How well the economy is doing is also a significant influence on the election outcome, especially for an incumbent or incumbent party. But that calculus has suddenly become clouded by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. How long the virus will persist and how significant the impact on economic growth will be remains unclear at the moment. Even without these usual circumstances created by the pandemic, it isn’t uncommon for the stock market to exhibit a degree of volatility in the run-up to an election. This can be particularly true in the final weeks leading up to the election and if the race is close. Investors should be prepared for circumstances where the “noise” generated by the campaign contributes to market fluctuations.
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE PRESIDENT
It’s true that our president has tremendous influence in the direction our country takes. However, it is important to keep in mind that regardless of who is successful in winning the White House, there is a significant difference between proposals and policy. How much any administration can accomplish is influenced quite heavily by the makeup of the House of Representatives, Senate, local and state legislatures, Federal regulators, as well as circumstances in the economy and the country at large.
In addition to electing a president this fall, voters will also be electing 35 senators, now occupied by 23 Republicans and 12 Democrats. Currently, the Republican party has a three-seat majority in the Senate. And as happens every two years, the entire House, where the Democratic party currently controls a 35-seat majority, is up for reelection.
While no two election years offer the same set of economic or political circumstances, it may be instructive to take a look back to see how markets have performed in the past as a means of providing some context for the present.
n Historically, market volatility begins to rise about 45 days ahead, or roughly three weeks into September, before peaking one week before the election. *1
n In instances where control of the White House changes parties, stock market volatility tends to increase. *2
n During an election year, U.S. stocks and bonds tend to perform better compared to the year after.*3
n Interestingly, there has been very little difference in the performance of the economy under Democratic and Republican presidents since 1977. According to recent analysis by Deutsche Bank, “The average growth rate for a Democrat President is 2.9% compared to 2.7% for a Republican President *4
However, it is acknowledged that the economic performance during a president’s term isn’t necessarily a direct result of the actions of their administration, as president’s ultimately inherit an economy shaped by their predecessor’s actions, as well as other structural factors. What may be a more important consideration for investors than who is elected president are the longer-term drivers of economic growth and corporate profits, which are shaped by policy, but also other factors outside Washington.
Although it’s speculative to try and predict the outcome of the election and all of the policy implications each party would impose, the result of the election is likely to influence key industries. Among the sectors of the market that could be affected in different ways are healthcare, energy and technology depending on the results of the election.
While it’s natural to think about the impact of the election on your investments, it’s only one factor. Stay attuned to the bigger picture of your long-term goals. Review your portfolio diversification and risk tolerance with a financial advisor for an objective perspective on your financial situation.
After being away from school for months due to the pandemic and summer break, students from the Levittown Public Schools received a warm welcome back on Sept. 8. Although school will look different this year, students were still excited to return to their buildings to see their peers, meet their new teachers and fall into their new routines.
With smiles behind their masks, students and staff entered their respective schools and had their temperatures checked. This is one of the many safety precautions that the district is taking this school year to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters the buildings. Among other safety measures, students and staff will follow guidelines such a proper social distancing, along with hand-washing and hand sanitizing.
This year, Levittown students had the option of following a fully remote instructional model or return to school in some capacity. Primary students could return to in-person learning five days a week, while secondary students had the option of selecting a hybrid model, following a schedule that alternates between virtual and in-person instructional days.
“We are thrilled to welcome our students back and reconnect with them both in-person and virtually,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald. “Although school may look different this year, the Levittown Public Schools will continue to provide students with a safe learning environment and opportunities that will lead to Success for Every Student.”
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
Thursday, September 17 at 2 p.m.
Best of the Great American Songbook - Part 3
Presenter: Richard Knox
Continuation of a 10-part series about the most enduring American songs of the early to mid-20th century. Attend as many sessions as you would like. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary.org.
Monday, September 21 at 2 p.m.
The New York Experience
Art Lecture
Presenter: Louis Cella Caruso
This presentation offers a visual survey of America’s greatest city. You will enjoy the artists who devoted their talents to depicting the streets, parks, bridges, skyscrapers, as well as the daily escapades of the people. Works by Childa Hassam, Robert Henri, George Bellows, Max Weber, Joseph Stella, Reginald Marsh, Ben Shahn, Jacob Lawrence, Francis Criss, Edward Hopper, and many others. You will journey through New York between 1800 and 1950. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, September 24 at 2 p.m.
The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case & Trial
Presenters: Howard Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz, professors, St. Johns University
A detailed examination of the infamous “Lindbergh baby” trial, which resulted in the conviction and 1936 execution of Bruno Hauptmann for the abduction and murder of the 20-month old son of Anne Lindbergh and her husband, aviator Charles, the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, September 24 at 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Sarah Gailey!
Virtual Author Visit & BYOB
Grab your favorite evening beverage and zoom in for a fun evening of Q&A with Sarah Gailey, author of “Magic for Liars” and “Upright Women Wanted”. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary.org
Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.
Tuesday, October 13 at 3 p.m.
Afternoons With the Author:
Heather Dune Macadam
Join the Readers’ Services librarians on Zoom for a discussion with author Heather Dune Macadam about the research and inspiration behind her 2019 release “999: The Extraordinary Young Women of the First Official Jewish Transport to Auschwitz.” Free. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org
Tuesday, October 20 at 3 p.m.
Virtual Book Discussion with Author Yangsze Choo
Join author Yangsze Choo and the Readers’w Services librarians on Zoom for a book discussion of her 2019 instant New York Times bestselling novel “The Night Tiger.” Limited copies of the book will be available at the 2nd Floor Readers' Services Desk one month before the program.
Free. No registration required.
Join us via Zoom from the link on the Virtual Calendar - www.syossetlibrary. org
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For John Elliott, sailing is living. He’s been on the water for most of his 90-plus years. In all three theaters during World War 2, as a merchant seaman, and for the last 70 years sailing out of the Rockaway Point Yacht Club.
But recently John was so fatigued and short of breath, he could only walk a few steps. His aortic valve was failing. His daughter, a nurse, told John about a valve replacement procedure called TAVR. She took him to NYU Winthrop Hospital, part of NYU Langone Health. With some of the country’s highest quality TAVR programs on Long Island and in Manhattan, NYU Langone Health is a leader in this procedure. They replaced John’s valve through an artery in his leg. In no time at all, he was back to sailing off Breezy Point. If you suffer from aortic stenosis, you may be a candidate for TAVR. To learn more, call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit nyulangone.org/tavr.
Congratulations to the 32 Syosset High School Students named National Merit Semifinalists.
Syosset Central School District is pleased to announce that a record 32 Syosset High School seniors have been named National Merit Semifinalists. This group represents the highest number of SHS students named semifinalsts for any given year. The students qualified for this distinction by scoring among the highest in the state on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).
“We are incredibly proud of all our
Syosset National Merit Semifinalists for their academic achievements,”
said Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante.
“The fact that we had an astounding 32 semifinalists is a testament to the determination and hard work they have displayed here at Syosset High School. We wish them continued success for their futures.”
Approximately 16,000 high school students nationwide were named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), representing less than one percent
of U.S. high school seniors. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, and write an essay. The semifinalists have qualified to compete for approximately 7,600 National Merit scholarships worth more than $30 million. Finalists will be announced in February 2021, with the winners to be named in the spring.
The District congratulates the following students: William Akunevicz,
Arjun Chadha, Stella Chen, Evan Cheng, Michael Chu, Anoushka Dalvi, Brian Gao, Simran Goel, Shreyas Goswami, Esther Han, Hamza Iqbal, Alex Ji, Michael Kopacz, Joshua Langman, Ariane Lee, Borui Lu, Michael Lu, Angela Mao, Jenny Ou, Amanda Qian, Giselle Rasquinha, Jacob Rosenberg, Trisha Sinha, Nolan Smithwick, Alexa Trapani, Aayush Turakhia, Emma Van Dorn, Eric Wang, Lara Weinberg, Max Yin, Joshua Yun, and Kevin Zhao.
The Bristal Assisted Living has been serving seniors and their families in the tri-state area since 2000, offering independent and assisted living, as well as state-of-the-art memory care programs. We are committed to helping residents remain independent, while providing peace of mind that expert care is available, if needed. Designed with seniors in mind, each of our communities feature exquisitely appointed apartments and beautiful common areas that are perfect for entertaining. On-site services and amenities include daily housekeeping, gourmet meals, a cinema, salon, plus so much more. Discover a vibrant community, countless social events with new friends, and a luxurious lifestyle that you will only find at The Bristal.
BY GARY SIMEONE
Each year, the Long Island Scholar Artist program recognizes students who excel academically and are proficient in the areas of music, visual arts, dance, theater and media art. Kelly Ryan, a senior at Hicksville High School, was one of twenty students across the Island to have been selected as a Long Island Scholar Artist for the 2020-21 School Year. The achievement was in recognition of her excellence in Visual Arts and academic performance.
“ I was so excited to learn that I won the scholar artist award, ” said Ryan. “ I was looking at some of the past winners who won this achievement and I was amazed that my name will be up there with them on the wall. ”
In order to qualify for the award, she had to submit a body of work which included ten different images in a variety of different materials and subject matter.
Craig Mateyunas, an art teacher at the high school, said Kelly is one of the hardest working and talent kids he knows and is well-deserving of the achievement.
“ She truly puts her all into everything, whether it be landscape scenes portraits or still life images, ” said Mateyunas. “ She is very dedicated to her craft and is truly well-deserving of this achievement, which only a select group of students earn. ”
Kelly said that growing up as a kid, she loved to create things and make different types of art. Her favorite mediums are painting with acrylic oil-based paints watercolors and digital illustrations.
“ During my experience creating art, I have been able to experiment and challenge myself with projects, develop a greater appreciation for art, help others, meet new people with similar interests and observe my own improvement, ” said Ryan. “ Art is also meaningful to me because it has introduced me to several important people in my life. As a result of being involved in the art community, I have had the opportunity of meeting many new people with similar interests. I enjoy talking with others about art and seeing the different ways they create and express them -
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selves, as well as hearing their feedback on my art. ”
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly from local museums like the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington. The museum recently adorned its walls with ten of her pieces. She was also recognized by the ASA (Art Supervisors Association,) in their 2020 All-County Art exhibit.
She has also used her artistic ability to benefit others in a variety of ways.
“ For example, I painted bowls for Empty Bowls, a fundraiser that raises money for food pantries, as well as created a design for Talent for the Troops, a fundraiser that raises money for the Wounded Warrior Project, ” said Ryan. “ I have also worked on different projects for
school events and I enjoy being able to help others with my art when I can. ”
As one of twenty of the selected Scholar Artists from across Long Island, her photo and profile will be published in Newsday in June of 2021 during the school year. Many of her paintings, which feature a variety of landscape scenes, have been displayed on the walls of the high school, inside the art gallery, the central office and the window display in front of the school.
Kelly said it is still early, but she is looking into colleges that offer expansive art programs like SUNY Oswego, Pratt Institute and Adelphi University. Beyond college, she said she would like to become either an art illustrator or designer.
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An increased reliance on virtual home instruction has many students rethinking their organizational strategies and daily school schedules. Learning at home is different from being in a traditional classroom environment, but with some effective strategies, students can persevere without missing a beat.
Stick to a schedule
Many students are successful because they follow a schedule. The Center for Social and Emotional Foundations of Early Learning says that routines and schedules are important because they influence a child’s emotional and cognitive development. Children feel secure with schedules, which may help them recognize what’s expected of them.
When learning at home, students should strive to maintain as consistent a schedule as possible, including bedtimes, wake times, hours devoted to learning, and time to get outside or engage in downtime activities.
Connect live if possible
There are many free tools and resources available that enable teachers to provide live video lessons or to record them so students can watch them later. Similarly, social networking apps and virtual meeting programs enable students to connect digitally. This can be helpful for collaborative learning assign-
ments or just to see a familiar face.
Stick to tools that work
Once students find apps or systems that work, they should stick with them, offers Khan Academy, an educational tutoring resource. There are many factors outside of one’s control during virtual instruction, but maintaining consistency with tools and schedules is one way to feel more confident and secure.
Check student accounts frequently
Just like students, teachers may be learning as they go in regard to remote learning strategies. Students should be sure to check school email accounts or other places where teachers post assignments a few times per day so that they stay on top of all assignments and are aware of due dates.
Reach out to instructors
Allegheny College suggests students contact their teachers if they are unsure of how to participate in remote learning environments. Ask questions about assignments, get clarification on key topics and be sure to tune into any remote chats or virtual “office hours.”
Stay in touch with guidance, if needed
Remote learning is a new experience for many
students, and there may be certain struggles or road blocks. It can be easy to grow frustrated with equipment failures or lack of in-person interaction. Schools employ qualified therapists and guidance counselors who are just a click, call or email away if issues need to be talked through. Students should utilize all resources made available to them.
Virtual home instruction can be made even easier with some extra assistance and guidance.
David Lerner Associates and the Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) are proud to pay well-deserved tribute to Long Island’s Finest through the 29th annual David Lerner Associates Long Island Police Appreciation 5 Kilometer Run.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s David Lerner Associates Police Appreciation Run will be enjoyed virtually rather than as a “live” event. Run the 5 kilometers at your convenience, whenever and wherever you choose between now and September 30, 2020. Print out a personalized bib to wear while you run, and when you finish, print a custom finisher's certificate for bragging rights!
Every registered participant will receive a high-quality 1/4 zip race-themed hooded windbreaker jacket! In addition, all will be entered into the door prize drawing for Runner’s Edge gift cards, and more! The entry fee is only $35.
This year, the first $1000 of the proceeds of the Run will be donated to the Nassau Police Running Club and its Scholarship fund. The traditional race that benefits this fund could not be held this year, and GLIRC is doing its part to help supplement the resulting gap in funding.
The remainder of the proceeds is dedicated to the Long Island The Police Crisis Fund that has been established to aid law enforcement officers and their families in times of personal financial emergencies. To register for this year’s Runand for more details go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Anycityanystate/ DavidLernerPoliceAppreciationRun. Call Mike or Sue at GLIRC at 516-349-7646 for more information.
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Three Syosset High School students have been named as 2020-2021 Long Island Arts Alliance Scholar Artists. Evan Chang, Alexandra Donach and Ariane Lee are among the 20 high school seniors selected for their excellence as practicing artists in their chosen discipline and their superior academic achievement.
Teachers from all public, private and parochial high schools on Long Island can nominate up to five students for consideration in one of the following disciplines, Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater or Visual Arts. After submitting performance recordings and art portfolios, Evan was selected as a LI
Scholar in Music, Alexandra in Theatre and Ariane in Visual Arts. They will each have their photo and a profile published in Newsday during the school year.
The Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) promotes awareness of and participation in Long Island’s world-class arts and cultural institutions. Formed in 2003, LIAA offers leadership and diverse support services to arts organizations, serves as an advocate for arts education in our schools and collaborates on strategies for economic development and community revitalization.
Photos courtesy Syosset Central School District
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al and commercial vessels. Volunteers will help us cleanup local waterways, protect our marine life and beautify the shoreline by removing this litter and preserving our local suburban quality of life. Join us on Saturday, October 3rd and help make a difference!”
This environmental initiative provides residents an opportunity to spend a day working to make a difference, as debris that has washed ashore and accumulated over time will be collected and discarded properly throughout
the day. Volunteers are encouraged to bring work gloves with them and meet at the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo located off of Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay. Additional meeting locations for the cleanup include Theodore Roosevelt Beach and Beekman Beach in Oyster Bay.
Individuals and groups who are interested in participating in the Fall Oyster Bay Harbor Cleanup may call the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 6775943 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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For all events, go to www.jerichopubliclibrary.org /events/month to register
Monday, September 21
2:00 p.m.: The Six Strangest Presidential Elections with Martin H. Levinson, Historian- Join Martin Levinson as he discusses six of our bizarre presidential elections. With another election around the corner what could be more interesting?
4:00 p.m.: Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta- Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.
5:30 p.m.: Teen Zumba- Join us for some stress-busting Zumba!
7:00 p.m.: Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray- Join Linda for this evening exercise class designed to get you Fit & look Fabulous!
Tuesday, September 22
10:30 a.m.: Storytime with Ms. Liz (Ages 2-5)
11:00 a.m.: Guided Meditation for Self Healing with Patricia AndersonJoin Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life.
Wednesday, September 23
10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s DayJoin us for this fun musical program and sing along with Miss Dara.
10:30 a.m.: Learn to Play Bridge for Beginners with Anne Bass- Those who have little to no experience with the game of bridge are invited to register for this 6 week course. Each week will cover a different aspect of bidding or playing. Lesson notes & review sheets should be printed from the registration page before the class
& will be used as reference during instruction and for review. Participants should have a deck of cards to use during class and to practice at home.
1:00 p.m.: Watercolor Demonstration with Chuck Van Horn- Join Chuck Van Horn for these watercolor demonstrations and learn watercolor techniques, tips and tricks. Bring your questions. There will be time for questions and critiques.
Thursday, September 24
10:00 a.m.: Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak- This practice is for all levels... including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you!
5:30 p.m.: Yoga with Joe- Join Joe for this yoga class geared for all levels and reduce the stress in your life while keeping fit! Joe Cilmi is a certified Iyengar Hatha
Yoga Instructor.
7:00 p.m.: Story & Crafts with Ms. Kim (Ages 3-Kindergarten)
Friday, September 25
11:00 a.m.: The Benefits of Stretching as We Age with Kerri Winans KaleyJoin Kerri for this beneficial program as she tells you how to develop and maintain flexibility, good balance and range of motion while reducing the risk of injury.
Saturday, September 26
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BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
With all that is impacting mountain resorts, from wildfires to COVID-19, the major ski resort companies are focusing on drive-markets and alleviating uncertainty with pass flexibility and refundability, as well as significantly changing mountain operations to incorporate the highest health protocols.
Here in the Northeast, Ikon Pass, the seasonal pass program of Alterra Mountain Company (most famous for Aspen and Snowmass mountains, but the owner/operator of 15 others and partnerships with dozens more around the nation and worldwide), is expanded with the addition of Windham Mountain, in New York’s Catskill Mountains, an easy drive from the New York metro and Long Island. This is in addition to Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Killington in Vermont, with full pass privileges, giving the Ikon Pass that much more value to Northeast skiers.
Windham Mountain Resort in New York State’s Catskill Mountains becomes the 43rd ski destination accessible on Alterra Mountain Company’s Ikon Pass. Passholders will have priority access this season, when there will be capacity limits © Dave E. Leiberman/goingplacesfarandnear.com
used and there is an eligible COVID19-related closure at any North American Ikon Pass destination, Ikon Pass holders will receive a credit toward a 21/22 Ikon Pass based on the percentage of days closed, more details below. Expanded Adventure Assurance coverage is free and included with every previously purchased 20/21 Ikon Pass and new 20/21 Ikon Pass purchases.
“We understand that there is still pass holder uncertainty around winter 20/21, and we aim to offer Ikon Pass holders peace of mind and more time to make the best decisions,” said Erik Forsell, Alterra’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Pass holders can ski a little, ride a lot, or defer the purchase price of their unused 20/21 Ikon Pass, we’ve got them covered. We look forward to next winter, sweet days await us.”
Alterra Mountain is not just prioritizing access for season pass holders in order to tightly regulate the number of daily lift tickets that will be available, but eliminating day tickets and walk-up window sales; the sale of some undated lift ticket products will be discontinued until further notice. While it is not instituting an advance reservation system at the 15 destinations that Alterra Mountain owns and operates, the dozens of partner resorts may have their own advance reservation protocols this season (check the sites).
“The pandemic has disrupted our lives in so many unpredictable ways,” Rusty Gregory, Alterra Mountain Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated. “Medical professionals and scientists tell us that this constantly changing dynamic will likely continue until effective vaccines and therapeutics are developed and become available to the general public. Alterra Mountain Company and our destinations are committed to staying on top of the inevitable changes to come as best practices and health regula-
tions throughout the two countries, six states, three Canadian provinces and 15 mountain communities in which we operate rapidly evolve. Our teams will communicate these changes to you as soon as possible so we can all adjust and plan accordingly.”
This year, to address the extraordinary conditions, Ikon Pass introduced Adventure Assurance, free for all passholders, designed to alleviate uncertainty and provide flexibility for the 20/21 passes.
Ikon Pass holders may elect to defer the purchase price paid for their unused 20/21 Ikon Pass to the 21/22 winter season. Or, if passes are
The different Ikon Pass products include Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, Ikon Base Pass with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort & Aspen Snowmass Access, and Ikon Session Pass 4-Day. The Ikon Pass is on sale now at www.ikonpass.com
Ikon Pass continues to expand access across North America with the addition of Mt. Bachelor in Oregon and Windham Mountain in New York for the 2020/2021 season, bringing the total number of destinations accessible on Ikon Pass to 43.
Ikon Pass holders will have access to seven days each at Mt. Bachelor and Windham Mountain with no blackout dates, and Ikon
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Base Pass holders will have access to five days each, with select blackout dates.
Just two and a half hours north of New York City, Windham Mountain boasts 285 skiable acres across 54 trails serviced by 11 lifts, six terrain parks, an award-winning snowsports school, Terrain Based Learning™, lodging, on-mountain dining, an Adventure Park, a full-service spa, and sunset skiing (on select nights during the season), all in a private-club like atmosphere.
Ikon Pass Gives Access to 43 Destinations
The 43 destinations on the Ikon Pass span the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan and include
such iconic mountain resorts as Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming; Big Sky Resort in Montana; Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Killington in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan; Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; SkiBig3 in Alberta, Canada; Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Cypress Mountain in British Columbia, Canada; Sunday River and
Sugarloaf in Maine; Loon Mountain in New Hampshire; Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico; Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, and Snowbird in Utah; Zermatt in Switzerland; Thredbo and Mt Buller in Australia; Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt in New Zealand; Niseko United in Japan, and Valle Nevado in Chile.
Special offers are available at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, one of the world’s largest heli-skiing and heli-accessed hiking operations. For more information, visit www.ikonpass.com
In addition to the 15 year-round mountain destinations, one of the world’s largest heli-ski operation and the Ikon Pass program, Alterra Mountain Company owns and operates
a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses out of its Denver, Colorado headquarters. For more information, visit www.alterramtnco.com.
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BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE
As we approach the Jewish New Year, many “seasoned” people remember hearing their mothers say, “Ess. Ess. The children in Europe are starving.” Jewish parents wanted their children to be “zaftig”—juicily plump. Deborah Feldman (“Orthodox”) wrote, “Bubby’s kitchen is like the center of the world. It is where everyone congregates to chatter and gossip, while Bubby pours ingredients into the electric mixer or stirs the ever-present pots on the stove.”
Shown below is a chronology of food news/trivia from 1890 to 2020.
1890
Yonah Schimmel, a Romanian immigrant, first peddled his knishes via a pushcart.
1903
A Jewish newspaper reported that a new word had entered the Yiddish language: “oysesn” or “eating out” at restaurants. (That was unheard of in the old country.)
1913
Three years after Proctor & Gamble introduced Crisco, they advertised it as the product for which “the Hebrew race has been waiting over 4,000 years.”
1919
This Fanny Brice routine was enjoyed: “Two elderly women are in a Catskills Mountain resort and one of them says, “Boy, the food in this place is terrible.”
The other says, “Yeah, I know, and such small portions.”
1930
During the Great Depression, potatoes and hot dogs were very inexpensive, so many meals included either or both.
1933
Twinkies is introduced. Some say that it can survive a nuclear war.
1940
Manischewitz produces its first Tam Tam cracker.
The first Baron’s CandyStore—selling kosher chocolates—opens in NYC.
1950s
With poodle skirts, saddle shoes, and drive-in movies, Fifties foods included Swanson Frozen (TV) dinners, especially with roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes and corn
1955
Disneyland opened on July 17. 28,000 people showed up and they ran out of food.
1957
Rice pudding found its way into a tin. The result: “Ambrosia” creamed rice.
1960
Mike Nichols and Elaine May perform their routine, “Mother and Son.” Mike’s mother claims to have waited by the phone for three days, nearly fainting from hunger, because she didn’t want her mouth to be full when her son called.
1962
Bernard Raskas wrote: “A TV dinner may save time, but a home-cooked meal tastes better.”
1964
Ruth & Bob Grossman define a “blintz” is a crepe with a superiority complex..and “schmaltz” as the Jewish answer to the 70 cents spread.
1969
Martin & Jacobs share Mrs. Portnoy’s Soul Food Recipe for Gefilte Fish: 1. Take
equal parts Pike, Whitefish and Carp (Not to be confused with the legal firm of the same name). 1. Gefilte until your arms fall off. 3. Replace arm and serve.
1971
Martin Marcus defines “chazerai” as junky, un-nutritious food.
1973
Sam Levenson wrote, “I suggest that a kid raised in a bouquet of frying oil, sputtering chicken fat, or baking bred may never feel the need for sniffing glue.”
1979
Sylvia Seaman wrote, “If your son happens to be sick, one day tell him never mind about antibiotics and all those medicines on TV that drop into the stomach like a leaky faucet A good plate of homemade soup will cure him…what flows in the umbilical cord from a Jewish mother to a son? Chicken soup.”
1980
Molly Picon states that “If you’ve ever been in Miami, all these delicacies would be familiar to you, for big blimps fly over the beaches advertising the three K’s: kreplach, knishes, and knaydlach.”
1981
Arthur Naiman described the word “shmeer”: A spread or paste. Smoked fish, cream cheese, sour cream, and chives make a wonderful cocktail shmear.”
1982
Bruce Feirstein writes, “Ed Koch eats quiche—but only because he thinks it might be good for New York City.”
1985
Don Hauptmann coins the words “mean cuisine,” meaning dishes appealing to macho types unconcerned about calories.
1988
Bruce Karp coins the word “media BLINTZ” as “ads written for Jewish publications.”
1990
Betty Crocker offers a line of kosher cake mixes. Shoppers can buy “Carmel Kosher imitation chicken Flavored Fat (schmaltz).
Jackie Mason wrote, “I would say that the most popular Jewish dish is gefilte fish.”
1992
William Rathe defines the Lean Cuisine syndrome: people consistently underreported the quantity of junk food they eat, and over reported the amount of fruit and diet soda they consume.
1993
“Mashuga Nuts” is marketed. McDonald’s opened in Israel.
1995
Richard A. Moran wrote: “If you feed your small children breakfast, check your cuffs, your elbows, and the seat of your Crossword Answers
pants for cereal before going to work. Cheerios tend to multiply and follow you.”
Some new kosher products include: Reduced sodium borscht, Cookies n’ Cream Macaroons, and Yolk Free Egg Matzo crackers.
Avi Hoffman (“Too Jewish”) sings the song “My Fair Latke.”
A cereal ad announced, “Wheaties… It’s the whole megillah.”
1996
The Cafe Edison, NYC, has a hand-lettered sign announcing, “WE HAVE KISHKA TODAY.”
Borscht is defined as “A purple soup made from beets and ammonia. Always eaten by elderly Jews who slurp noisily.” And a “latke” is a potato pan- cake fried in castor oil, bread bits, and slightly seasoned with balsa wood. Smells like old boxer shorts. (Oscar Kleinman glossary)
1997
Director, Barry Sonnenfeld wrote: “All I ate (as a child was TV dinner. I’d have two every night. Turkey was the best…One of the happiest days of my life was when they came out with the Hungry Man line. Every now and then, my mother would decide to get exotic and make egg salad. Mrs. Sonnenfeld’s reply: “He was a terrible eater and a fussy eater.”
1998
Oreo cookies became other.
Yetta Emmes defines the word “amifresstic” as “having the ability to eat hors d’oeuvres with both hands while managing a conversation.”
Joel Sandberg’s 12 most popular “Jewish foods” in America are bagels, blintzes, challah, chicken soup, gefilte fish, kasha varnishkas, kreplach, kugel, latkes, lox, matzo balls, and stuffed cabbage.
The Smithsonian designated Russ & Daughters “a part of New York’s cultural
heritage.” FYI: Joel Russ never got to sample chocolate-covered matzo with Sea Salt and caramel.
Whimsical names for kosher cheeses include: “A Bisl Swiss” “Yetta’s Chedar,” “Hava-Na-Varti” and “A Muenster Mench.”
2003
A doughnut shop announced “LATKAS are Here.” A correction was made: “LATTES are Here.”
Weiner & Davilman define “simcha” as “A blessing. A happy joyous occasion that merits celebration.
Talk about a simcha—the brisket was on sale and I had a coupon.”
Adi Shulman & Shoshana Israel wrote: “This generation has almost completely forgotten about gefilte fish. Type it into any online search engine and you get bupkes.”
The largest matzo ball weighed in at 267 lbs., setting the Guinness World Record.
Gastroenterologists report a holiday illness: “Matzoh Stomach” or “M.S.”
Birnbach, Hodgkin & Stone define “yummy kippers” as “celebration of the Smoked Fishes.”
2007
Laurie Rozakis explains how a Jewish Mother Forces You to Eat: “Stare at the non-eater. Hold eye contact and command “Essen!” (Eat!) Repeat as necessary.
2008
Laurie Graff defines the word “appetizing”as “the food one eats with bagels, such as smoked salmon and white fish.”
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For a 6-word memoir, Anita Frirmer wrote: “Grandma’s grater. Scraped knuckles. Delicious latkes.”
A kosher hot dog at Citi Field costs $4.75.
Russ & Daughter opened its doors to a 70-seat kosher restaurant in the Jewish Museum in NYC.
A great “shidduch” (match!)
Now available: “Halvah ice cream.” Price: $10.
A nefarious trend has overtaken eaters in NY.
People are scooping out their bagels as a way to cut down on carbs.
2017
NY has a new food: bagelwich—a bagel stuffed with ice cream.
Tanya Rosen, a B’klyn-based nutritionist, sells a 90-calorie kosher challah.
According to Mark Miller, “Jews and Chinese food [are] a match made in Heaven.” And then there’s always a kosher pizza from Pizza Pious.
Jack Hazan’s grandma Peggy called challah “the miracle bread.” FYI: It’s a custom where we come from that when someone is trying to get pregnant,
you make a challah and say a brokhe [prayer].”
2019
Kosher certification includes brands like Hershey chocolate bars, McCann’s Irish Oatmeal and Trader Joe’s tuna fish. Seth Rogen celebrated his birthday in the Kibitz Room at Canter’s Deli on Fairfax. Note: He loves his matzo balls soup!
Michael Snyder described his experience ordering food at the Second Avenue Deli: “After looking over the menu, I decided to order a hot pastrami sandwich. What could be better in a place like this?
The waitress took my order, and then paused before turning. “You want it hot” she said. “But you’ll get it warm, and you’ll like it!”
She was right. I did.” (NYX Metro Diary)
It’s Rosh Hashanah!! Challah!!! Zach Banner of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers got his first taste of challah. He now knows to omit the word bread afterward—it’s redundant.
MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE is convinced that “a knish a day keeps the doctor away.”
BY TOM MARGENAU
I’m going to start this column at the bottom! Or, rather, with the bottom-line message I want to deliver today: Whenever you think you might be due any kind of Social Security benefit, insist on filing a claim for that benefit. You have every right to do so. Before I clarify that message, let me give you some background.
For part of my 32-year career with the Social Security Administration, I was a claims intake person. In other words, it was my job to help people file claims for various kinds of Social Security benefits. Many times, a person’s potential eligibility for benefits is fairly cut and dried. For example, if you were 62 years old and not working and showed up at my desk to file for retirement benefits, I would have immediately whipped out the retirement application and helped you fill it out.
But other times, a person’s eligibility for benefits is questionable. As an example, let’s say a 55-year-old guy showed up at my desk and said he had a couple of sore knees and wanted to file for disability benefits. A part of me would have wanted to say this to the guy: “Listen, buddy, the law says you have to be severely disabled to qualify for disability benefits. And I can tell you from experience that a couple of bum knees isn’t going to pass muster. You’d be wasting my time and your time filing for disability benefits because your claim is going to be denied.”
But I never did that. I always helped him file a claim. Why? For two reasons. It was drilled into me from the start of my career that people always had the legal right to file for any kind of Social Security benefit. Besides, for all I knew, the guy might have also had a bad heart or high blood pressure or other physical maladies that might have helped him qualify for disability benefits.
And the second reason I would have taken his claim was more self-serving. I knew that Social Security office staffing was doled out based on the number of claims the office took. In other words, the more claims I took, the better chance there was that our office would get the extra staff we always felt we needed. So, I always thought that taking claims was a win-win for both the client and my local SSA office.
But I’ve been retired for 15 years now, and I wonder if things are different at the SSA today. I’ve been hearing troubling stories from readers about their experiences when they inquired about their possible eligibility for benefits. Here are some examples.
Q: Even though my husband and I lived together for 20 years, we didn’t actually get married until two years ago. Sadly, he died last month. When I contacted Social Security to file
for widows benefits, the clerk told me we had to be married at least 10 years, so she said I wasn’t due anything. She helped me file for the $255 death benefit, and that’s all I got. What should I do?
Q: I am 62 years old. I called Social Security’s 800 number and told them I wanted to file for my Social Security benefits. I run my own business but plan to turn it over to my wife and pay myself a salary of $18,000 per year so I will be under the Social Security earnings limit and thus eligible for my monthly checks. The telephone rep I talked to told me I was not eligible for benefits and terminated the interview. Do I have any recourse?
These questions help me illustrate the point I made at the beginning of this column: You have every right to file for whatever Social Security benefits you think you might be due. So, whenever there is any doubt about your eligibility, always demand to file a claim.
By doing so, you accomplish two things. One, you will get a legal decision about your eligibility for benefits, not just one Social Security rep’s opinion (or one Social Security columnist’s opinion). And two, you will have appeal rights. In other words, if your claim is denied and you still are not satisfied, you can ask that your claim be reviewed. You could take it all the way to the Supreme Court if you wanted to! That last comment is a little far-fetched (although feasible). However, the basic point I am making is very valid. If a Social Security agent just says no and you later learn you were due benefits, you generally won’t be able to do anything about it but gripe -- and then file a claim with no retroactivity. But if you actually file a claim the first time and it is denied, and you later are able to prove your eligibility, you will get full retroactive benefits to the date you filed the claim.
So, that is the overall message to everyone reading this column: Always demand to file a claim for benefits if you think you might possibly be due them -- no matter what a Social Security rep tells you.
And now let me give my opinion to the two people whose emails I included in this column.
Unless I am missing some of the facts, the widow who was married for a couple of years before her husband died was given bum advice by the Social Security rep to whom she spoke. The 10-year duration of marriage rule applies only to divorced spouses. So, assuming this woman was still married to her husband when he died, is old enough for widows benefits and is not getting higher benefits on her own Social Security account, she should be getting widows benefits and should file a claim immediately.
The guy with the business is tread-
ing a fine Social Security eligibility line. In the past, the rules were pretty stringent: He would not have been able to simply turn the business over to his wife on paper and pay himself a minimal salary and then expect to collect Social Security retirement benefits. But recently, the SSA has eased up on these rules, and he may be eligible. Again, the only way he will find out for sure is to file a claim.
Now that I’ve made my “insist on filing a claim” point, I should clarify that that advice cannot be taken to an
extreme. For example, you can’t show up at a Social Security office at the age of 55 and demand to file a claim for retirement benefits. The rules clearly state you must be at least 62 to be eligible. But again, if you are pretty sure you are due a Social Security benefit, make sure you file a claim for those benefits to keep your legal rights open.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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have been pondering for several months since the Covid-19 pandemic hit our shores, whether or not the birth rates will escalate or be reduced due to the pandemic. What effect will it have on future real estate purchases and the housing market and our economy at that time? I know that in my family we have a new one on the way in January 2021, so the pandemic didn’t stop them, and am wondering how many more decided to finally take the plunge and not wait and just procreate and do it.
But how many couples decided to hold off until the virus subsided or a safe and effective vaccine would be produced? Yes, there are surely many that are obviously concerned and rightly so and probably had plans to consider having children this year and next year. But with such uncertainties and the challenges in becoming pregnant in this precarious environment as well as predicting when and how will this most deadly virus just pass and go away by itself and vanish is the $64,000 dollar question.
Will the vaccine that is supposedly coming out before the election or by the end of the year be fully tested and safe with the least amount of side effects? Who really knows and what will the ramifications be as people take the shot and become inoculated? Will they need a repeat of the vaccination every year like the regular flu shot, which is barely effective due to the CDC not really knowing which flu strain will hit us the worst? They see what is happening in the Asian countries to try to determine which vaccine should be created and distributed, but less than 50% of people take the shot each year and the death rate as reported by the Centers for Disease Control had ranged from 12,000-61,000 since 2010. During the 2018-2019 season, the CDC estimates 16.5 million people went to a health care provider for the flu and more than 34,000 people died in the U.S. The prior season saw 61,000 deaths as per the U.S. News and World Reports
(Jan 30, 2020).
BY MARY HUNT
Dear Mary: I just received my income tax refund. At first, I thought of paying off a credit card bill that I have. My daughter feels I should put it into my savings account; she said it is easier to pay bills than to save. What do you think? -- Iris
Dear Iris: Well, that all depends. If you have little or nothing in savings now, I agree with your daughter. You
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Now with the number of deaths from Covid being over 200,000 far surpassing the deaths the flu had caused a few years ago, and with the combination of both viruses coming on board over the next 4-6 months, what will the casualties be? I will be taking my yearly flu shot towards the end of October as recommended by the CDC in their literature online because it will last longer than taking it in September. Being healthy will surely assist in minimizing the effects of the flu, but now with the Covid pandemic, many infectious practitioners are predicting higher than normal death rates, but we won’t find out the true number until the flu season has subsided sometime next year.
The information that I have provided was not to scare, worry or predict what will actually happen but only provide a guesstimate based on current information and analysis to determine and try to figure out if the birth rate will increase or decrease and in turn affect our housing market in 25-30 years. Will there be a sufficient number of purchasers when they will be of the age and necessary and required income to purchase or will there be a deficiency in demand to satisfy the current housing inventory at that time? How critical will it be to our economy and jobs?
Many of us will still be alive, in their 80’s and nineties, and even greater numbers of octogenarians whose group has been increasing every year. What effect will they have on our housing market, assisted living and nursing homes, and most crucial social security? Only time will tell and determine the outcome which could be extremely beneficial if we do something about it now or disastrous to our economy. What will we do now and in the very near future to not only think about it but plan, invest and be proactive to find
common sense and logical solutions to stem the negative tide of what the results just might be? To be able to turn it around to produce a more positive and fortuitous outcome that will have a major effect on the U.S. population and our way of life?
Lastly, if birth rates are reduced to a much less than normal level, will there be enough individuals 25-30 years from now or even sooner for the jobs available, or if more jobs are needed will there be enough, based on artificial intelligence (AI) taking over more and more of our high paying manufacturing positions as well as a multitude of other everyday jobs? I realize that having children is such a huge responsibility and when bringing them into this chaotic, crazy and somewhat uncertain world today can be extremely challenging financially and mentally. However, it is a necessity if we are to survive as a strong and productive nation. The following link provides important pertinent information on Covid19’s effect on low to middle-income families: https://www.guttmacher. org/infographic/2020/covid-19-couldhave-catastrophic-effect-sexual-andreproductive-health-low-and
The Brookings Institute predicts a decrease in births of anywhere from 300,000-500,000 in 2021. The following link will provide additional information as to the catastrophic and major impact that this may potentially and possibly have on real estate and our economy in the future among other variables that too will affect how we do business!
https://www.brookings.edu/ research/half-a-million-fewer-children-the-coming-covid-baby-bust/#:~:text=The%20COVID-19%20episode%20 will,500%2C000%20fewer%20births%20 next%20year
need to build up a contingency fund that has enough money to cover your living expenses for three to six months in the event you hit a rough patch on the financial highway. That just makes good sense. You don’t know what the future holds, and you need to be as prepared as possible.
If, on the other hand, you already have, say, $10,000 socked away, I’d suggest applying that money to your most troublesome debt -- the one with the
So my suggestion is for everyone who was contemplating and thinking about putting off having children due to Covid-19 would be to think again and maybe not worry as much, since so many people are “worrywarts.” Just be prepared, by staying safe, wearing your masks, use hand sanitizer often and stay as healthy as possible by eating quality foods, (much less meat!) stay away from the constant ingesting of cookies, candy, and crap (fast food) that many eat (with the U.S. having a population with a 65%+ obesity and overweight rate!) and lastly, or begin to exercise or do more and get off the couch, couch potatoes!. Those that are of the mindset and ability to have children can and will have a truly marked effect to increase births and change the storyline of what is prognosticated and the eventuality of the effect that Covid-19 will have on our population, real estate, and the U.S. economy in the future years to come.
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He 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 WWW.Li-REalEstate. Com as well as a “free” value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality or Our Seller’s or Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling or Purchasing your Home. Just email or snail mail(regular mail) him with your request with your name, email and cell number and he will send it out ASAP. For a consultation, he can be reached by Cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com to answer any of your questions, concerns or column suggestions.
highest interest rate. Just make sure that creditor applies it to “pay down” the principal, not “pay ahead” the way you would if you were leaving the country for several months and you wanted to make your payments ahead of time. I wish you well on making this very important decision.
I do like your daughter’s advice. It IS easier to pay bills than it is to save. In fact, most people find saving money where it actually goes into a savings ac-
count to be harder than just about anything!
And here’s one from me: It’s much harder to work for money you’ve already spent than it is to save first and spend later.
Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a lifestyle blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”
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$18.50 P/H NYC $16 P/H LI
$13.50 P/H UPSTATE NYH. CDPAP Caregiver Hourly Pay Rate! Under NYS CDPAP Medicaid program you can hire your family or friends for your care. Phone: 347-713-3553
SITUATION WANTED
A HOME HEALTH CARE
AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150
CAREER CAREGIVER
Seeking position to care for elderly person. Preferably 8 hours day to day, no live in or overnights. Call Andrade 631-299-1024 Serious inquiries only please.
Experienced Woman seeking position to care for the elderly live in or live out. Certified HHA & Certified in Child Care. Excellent references. Please call Gloria 347-593-4964
SITUATION WANTED
ELDER CARE: AIDE/COM-
PANION with 25 years experience available to care for sick or elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 917-207-2833 or 516-424-9176
EXPERIENCED NURSES
AIDE/ COMPANION
References are excellent and verifiable. Very pleasant person. Careful and reliable worker at this difficult time Call Grace 917-499-9520.
COMPUTER & IT TRAINING program! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Now offering a $10,000 scholarship for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! (844) 947-0192 (M-F 8am-6pm ET)
TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING
Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get trained, certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-543-6440 (M-F 8am-6pm ET)
BOY SCOUT COMPENSATION FUND Anyone that was inappropriately touched by a Scout leader deserves justice and financial compensation! Victims may be eligible for a significant cash settlement. Time to file is limited. Call Now! 844587-2494
NOVENA TO THE BLESSED MOTHER
Say this prayer for three consecutive days: Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven. Oh, Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity (mention your request here). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (say three times).
Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (say three times). Amen. (MAK)
A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP
516-746-8900
Antiques-Furniture-Jewelry-Silver-Mirrors-LampsArtwork
Come to Consign & Stay to Shop Visit....
Our Shop
109 Eleventh St. Garden City Tues-Fri 10-4 (Wed till 6) Saturday 12-4
Our Website tgchs.org
Our Online Store stores.myresaleweb.com/ at-stewart-exchange
Items to Consign?
Email photos (with sizing info) to: store@atstewartexchange.org
All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society Like us on Facebook & Instagram
INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN is doing VIRTUAL TAG SALES and ONLINE AUCTIONS now!
Sell the contents of an entire house or sell just a few things! You can host your own sale on invitedsales.com and Facebook and Instagram or we can do it for you. We can photograph, advertise and handle the winning pickups for you within a week! Don’t worry about your closing date, we can get your house ready on time! We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress. Contact info@invitedsales.com for more information or call 516279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. Visit us at www.invitedsales. com for a listing of our upcoming Virtual Tag Sales and Weekly Auctions!
Place an ad for anything you need in our classifieds section! Call 294-8900 for rates and information.
WANTED TO BUY
FREON WANTED: WE PAY
CA$H for cylinders and cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 R114. Convenient. Certified Professionals. Call 312-361-0601 or visit RefrigerantFinders.com
LOOKING TO BUY!
Estates, Oriental items, Gold, Silver, Costume Jewelry, Dishes, Flatware, Watches, Clothing, Old Photos, Coins, Stamps, Records, Toys, Action Figures, Comics, Art and Furniture. Immediate Cash Paid Call George 917-775-3048 or 718-386-1104
TOP CASH PAID: ESTATE CONTENTS ALL OBJECTS OF ART JEWELRY, ETC.
Please call 718-598-3045 or 516270-2128
www.antiqueassets.com
TAG SALE
GARDEN CITY INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN
Thursday, September 24 9:30 a.m.
135 Meadbrook Road Garden City, NY 11530
Public Sale selling furniture, artwork, lamps, rugs, household items, garage, basement and more... Only 10 people will be let in the house at a time and sign in that morning. First come first serve. Please bring mask/gloves. Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures & details!!
GARDEN CITY SATURDAY, SEPT 19 10am 2pm 66 Pine St.
Furniture, Baby Grand Piano, Classic Dining Room Set, Artwork, Mirrors, Kitchenware, Men’s Shoes, Games, Ping Pong Table and MUCH MORE!
A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242
AUTO BUYERS! We visit you. Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct + cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke 516-VAN-CARS OR 516-297-2277
DRIVE OUT BREAST CANCER:
Donate a car today! The benefits of donating your car or boat: Fast Free Pickup 24hr response Tax deduction Easy to do! Call 24/7: 855-905-4755
GARDEN CITY SOUTH:
Newly renovated studio apartment, safe neighborhood. Suitable for one. Light filled and airy. Granite Kitchen. Air conditioning. Walk to Adelphi, LIRR. Near food, laundry, all. No pets, no smoking, no party animals. $1600 + utilities. Call 516-564-1138 or 516-385-4830
VACATION RENTAL
NORTHFORK BAY RENTAL
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
6BR waterfront home in Laurel, North Fork. 3BR first floor, 3 on second.
2 1/2 Bath, Kitchen, LR & DR. Deck includes large outdoor dining table & gas grill. Private sandy beach w/ calm water excellent for children & kayaking. Close proximity to wineries & farmstands. Available September/October. $4,000/week. Contact: Stephen Ripp 516-741-9669
SOUTHOLD WATERFRONT COMMUNITY
2003 CONTEMPORARY FARMHOUSE in desired Laughing Waters. 4 BR, 3 BA, spacious Kitchen, Great Room. Water views from every bedroom and front porch.
Large Mahogany Deck. 2 Marinas and private beach. Must See! $839,000. Call 631-680-9606
JACK’S CUSTOM FRAMING
We can frame anything! Quality Care & Workmanship
Thousands of frames to choose from!!
Over 30 years in business!
92 Covert Ave, Stewart Manor 516-775-9495
PRIVACY HEDGES
6ft tall Green Giant Arborvitae, FALL BLOWOUT SALE $79ea. FREE Planting & FREE Fall delivery, Limited Supply! ORDER NOW: 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttreefarm.com
ATTORNEY
STEPHANIE A. D’ANGELO, ESQ.
Elder Law, Wills & Trusts
Asset Preservation, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration/Litigation 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530 516-222-1122 www.dangelolawassociates.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
AMBIANCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
*Handyman & Remodeling
*Kitchen Installations
*Furniture Assembly
*Finish Carpentry
*Minor Electrical & Plumbing
28 year GC Resident
Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154
AQUATEC
LAWN SPRINKLERS
FALL DRAIN OUTS
Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation
Service/Repairs
Joe Barbato 516-775-1199
HANDYMAN
Careful & Reliable
Covid-19 Conscious and Safe
Serving GARDEN CITY and surrounding area since 2003
Repairs & Installations of all types
Carpentry, Moldings, Lighting and More
35-yr Nassau Resident References
Phone/Text Friendly Frank: 516-238-2112
Email: Frankcav@optonline.net
JOVEL DELUXE
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Interior & Exterior Renovations
Interior & Exterior Painting
Door & Window Installation
Retaining Walls, Patios, Driveways
Deck Staining Pressure Washing Free Estimates www.joveldeluxe.com 631-926-3773
MADE IN THE SHADE CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS
Blinds, Shades, Shutters, Draperies
Top Brands at Discount Prices! Family owned & operated www.madeintheshadensli.com 516-426-2890
MASONRY
All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates
Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000
Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886
PAULIE THE ROOFER STOPPING LEAKS IS MY SPECIALTY!
Slate & Tile Specialists All types of Roofing Local References Licensed & Insured 516-621-3869
FAMILY CARE CONNECTIONS, LLC
Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo PMHCNS-BC
Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager
Assistance with Aging at Home /Care Coordintion
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement
PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams
Medicaid Eligibility and Apllications 516-248-9323
www.drannmariedangelo.com 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530
PAINTING & PAPERHANGING
MICHELANGELO
PAINTING & WALLPAPER
Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499
MATHEMATICS TUTOR
(Virtual)
NYS Certified Math teacher and Common Core knowledgeable. Grades 5-8, Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2/Trig. Contact Kathleen 516-426-8638 or email: kjomalley91@gmail.com
TEACHER
Private tutor available. (1-1 ratio) 30+ years experience in teaching. MA’s Degrees in Elem Ed (K-2) and Special Ed. Nurturing, caring, enthusiastic attitude. Enrichment, Supplemental activities using positive reinforcement. Parents as Partners Philosophy. Will provide a safe learning environment for your child using best health practices in your home. Covid19 test upon request. Mild and /or Physical Disabilities WELCOME. North Shore Long Island Only. Email: rainbowblue82@gmail.com
CLEANING SERVICES
AVAILABLE ! 10yrs experience cleaning home & offices. Great references. Specializing in laundry, ironing and deep cleaning. Love animals. Own transportation. Please call Erika 516-406-5680
PROFESSIONAL HOME & OFFICE CLEANING
You’re just one call away !! from a clean home or office. Thorough and Professional Cleaning at affordable rates! Call today for Free Estimate Anna: 516-360-8340
A & J MOVING & STORAGE:
Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving .com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405
DISH TV
$59.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95
High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-800-609-9405
We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com
Historic Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay will continue to offer ‘virtual field trips’ for classes for many schools in the area to continue to highlight the stories of resiliency during the Revolutionary War from Robert Townsend and his compatriots as members of George Washington’s spy ring. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Raynham Hall Museum has presented more than 100 virtual programs, and reached over 3,000 students across Long Island.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “Oyster Bay Hamlet’s history is chock full of his -
torical importance that many of our younger residents may not be aware of, and that is why I am so delighted to see that Raynham Hall Museum has found a creative solution in virtual field trips to still be able to fulfill their important mission to preserve our history and educate our children on the past. Virtual field trips will be held throughout the school year and will serve as an important educational supplement as faculty and students alike adapt to the ‘new normal’ we all find ourselves in!”
Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is currently offering virtual field
trips for $4 per student for each program, with no more than 2 classes per virtual program. Virtual field trips have become a proven commodity to help ease educators burden coping with new distance learning options. The program is available to libraries as well, and is designed for youngsters from grades 2-11.
The programs available at present are as follow:
• The Townsends in the Revolution (4th and 5th graders, 1 hour long)
• Spy Craft (4th–7th graders, 1 hour long OR an expanded version
told in 5 sessions, 1 hour each)
• Standing Where They Stood: Learning About Slavery in Oyster Bay (5th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade, and 11th grade, 1 hour long)
• Samuel Townsend: Colonial Merchant (2nd grade, 45 minutes long)
For more information regarding virtual field trips offered by Raynham Hall, interested educators should reach out to Claire Bellerjeau at cbellerjeau@raynhamhallmuseum.org to schedule a program.
Anne Fishbein
Lic. R. E. Salesperson
O 516.364.2237 | M 516.241.4263
anne.fishbein@elliman.com
Barbara Drucker
Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker
O 516.364.2105 | M 516.241.0505
barbara.drucker@elliman.com
