Syosset Advance (11/15/19)

WE STAND UP

Jericho Middle School recently held another anti-bullying kick-off events. The theme of the day was "We don't stand by, we stand up." See page 10

Chamber VP to receive 2019 Humanitarian award at brunch

BY RIKKI MASSAND

In the spirit of Thanksgiving and the holidays, Long Island nonprofit Harvest Houses -- with locations in Syosset at 235 Cold Spring Road and 33 Flower Avenue in Floral Park -- will honor Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Vice President Maureen Nickel. She is

set to receive the 2019 Pope John XXIII Humanitarian Award on Sunday, November 24 at the “2019 Harvest Jazz Brunch” The event will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury from noon to 4 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now for the November 24 Brunch, which will officially kick off the 35th anniver-

sary (1985-2020) of Harvest Houses, residences for Independent seniors directed by the Sisters of St. Dominic. Leadership of the nonprofit, non-sectarian Harvest House include Sisters of St. Dominic — Executive Director Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, O.P. and Sister Mary

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Officials reflect on election results, discuss goals

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was an exceptionally good election campaign for Republican party candidates as they dominated the election results earlier this month.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino was reelected to his position as Town Supervisor and Steve Labriola was re-elected to the Town Council along with candidates Laura Maier and Vicki Walsh. Richard LaMarca and Jeff Pravato all earned victories in the races for Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes, respectively.

“I believe the election results are reflective of the public seeing all that we were able to accomplish in such a short period of time,” said Saladino. “I think the fact that I'm a fiscal conservative in contrast to my opponent, (James Altadonna,) was another reason that the people voted the way they did. I want to show my appreciation to the voters of this Town.”

Councilman Labriola was re-elected to the Town Council seat along with candidates Maier and Walsh.  LaMarca was re-elected to Town Clerk and Pravato was elected to fill the seat of the recently retired James Stefanich. It was not a landslide victory for the Republican party, but they won with a favorable margin of 60-40 %.

Labriola said that his future goals are made up of local initiatives as well as quality of life concerns and what he calls, “micro-initiatives,” which deal with monitoring properties that are owned by the Town.

As far as local initiatives, he said that he wants to continue to provide an honest, transparent government

to his constituents and open up the budget process so that it is easily understandable. One of the websites that people can browse to see how money is being spent in the Town is opengov.com.

He also wants to see reforms in some of Town’s departments to eliminate unnecessary waste and spending and provide the necessary oversight to review important town contracts and leasing deals.

“We need to look to find alternative sources of revenue similar to our beaches and parks, which have seen their revenue double from last year,” said Labriola. “Spending at concession stands was up considerably and are golf courses and beaches have never been more popular.”

Some of the micro-initiatives include working with developers on the former Sears property in Hicksville to make sure it fits within the image of the town and on the Westfield Mall in Massapequa, which was recently bought by an overseas corporation.

“The Westfield Mall has a high vacancy rate and it is a priority and extremely important property to our administration,” said Labriola. “A French corporation bought and wants to redevelop the property, so we need to work with them on building an appropriate venue that fits the character of the community.”

He added that city planners and the Town’s environmental review board will be closely monitoring the project to ensure that it fits the suburban mold of Long Island.

In the area of quality of life issues,

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Crafts and Vendors Market

St. Bernard's School will be holding its annual Crafts and Vendors Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 30 in the school's auditorium.

Enjoy shopping for quality crafts and national brands from vendors; raffles; 50/50. Food will be available for purchase.

Syosset School Board to meet

The Syosset Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, November 18 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset.

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Town Summer Recreation full day program

The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering a new full day offering for the Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program for the 2020 summer season.  What does this mean exactly?  The Summer Recreation program will be offering an extended stay through the lunch hour at two of its locations:  Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury.  The full day hours will operate from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Previously, parents were required to pick up children at lunchtime.

“The Town Board and I are happy to offer this additional convenience to families,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino.  “Details for the expanded program are still being

worked out, but it’s important to relay this information now as families begin to make their summer arrangements.  Please stay tuned for more information coming your way this winter.”

The Town’s Summer Recreation program is separated into the following age categories: early childhood (Ages 4,5 and 6); juniors (7-8); intermediate (9-10); and seniors (11-12) and offers a full day of enriching and healthy activities for the Town’s young people.

For more information about the Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program, please contact Jackie Devlin at (516) 797-4125, extension 1 or e-mail jdevlin@oysterbay-ny.gov. Information is also available at www.oysterbaytown. com/parks.

Toys for Tots collection underway

The Town of Oyster Bay is currently holding this year’s “Toys for Tots” Collection Drive, which will run through December 12, in an effort to collect new, unwrapped toys to be used as gifts for children throughout the community.

“Under the direction of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, the Toys for Tots Drive follows a mission to help ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness,” Town Councilman Thomwas Hand said.

“By helping those in need experience the wonderful embrace of the holiday season, contributor’s will get to play an active role in bringing happiness to one of our nation’s most valuable resources for the future, our children,” Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone said.

For those who wish to donate to “Toys for Tots”, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities:

• Oyster Bay Town Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay);

• Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa);

• Department of Public Works Facility (150 Miller Place, Syosset);

• The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (at Bethpage Community Park - 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage);

• Syosset-Woodbury Community Park Community Center (Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury).

For more information, please contact the Councilmembers, co-chairs of the Collection Drive, at (516) 624-6619 or (516) 624-6305; or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Rehabilitation center starts support group for amputees

Brian Yoos, RN, director of nursing for Excel Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; attendee Stephen Clarke; Brian Cordts, Excel's Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who runs runs the Amputee Program; Franklin Courten of East Northport; Lisa Penziner, RN, Paragon Management Special Projects at Excel; Keicha Wynn of St. Albans, Cynthia Kennedy of Elmont and Administrator of Excel Center Stacy Altman.

BY RIKKI MASSAND

A new support group organized for amputees and their family members is the first of its kind to form on Long Island, planned and promoted by Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce member company Excel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Lisa Penziner, corporate special projects manager for Excel Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation started the amputee support group at Excel’s Lynbrook location. The first support group meeting to take place at Excel of Woodbury at 8533 Jericho Turnpike was held on Sunday afternoon, November 10 inside the center’s spa.

The next monthly meeting of the amputees’ support group will be on Sunday, December 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.; the group’s January meeting will be on Sunday, January 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Penziner says the group will continue to meet on the second Sunday of every month at Excel at Woodbury. The group is free and open to any interested amputees living in the region. New support groups are planned for Glen Cove and Suffolk County by early 2020, and Penziner is now setting up an Amputees’ Support Group Facebook page.

Among the attendees last Sunday, two lost a leg due to diabetes and one lost her leg due to cancer. Two of the amputees at the first meeting also had never been to any type of support group gathering before.

“One of them said they were really happy there’s an opportunity to express, in a group setting, some of the things he’s been going through with others going through much of the same. The gentleman said there’s nobody he knew he could approach with the challenges and reflections he’s gone through as an amputee. There’s so many reasons behind limbloss but much of the conversation centered on diabetes — people don’t realize how it affects every part of the body and every organ,” Penziner explained.

Brian Yoos, RN, director of nursing for Excel Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, spoke to support group attendees about the importance of diet and exercise, plus adjusting to different formats due to limb loss.

“People would be surprised with data, there are a lot of amputees out there. For the community, I have been to meetings and fielded inquiries — the need definitely exists. There is just nothing on Long Island or near3 F riday, November 15, 2019

Syosset street renamed for former Met

On the anniversary of 50 years since the Miracle Mets won the World Series at Shea stadium and in recognition of a fine human being named Ron Swoboda, Morris Court in Syosset was renamed Swoboda Drive for the day. Swoboda, the onetime resident, lived in the home with his wife Cecilia, sons Brian and Ron Jr during his professional baseball career. They continued living there while Swoboda was television sportscaster for WCBS-TV in New York City for several years.

While anyone who follows baseball knows it was Swoboda who performed one of the best catches in

baseball history; some would call it a miracle. It was the top of the ninth, Tom Seaver was on the mound for the Mets, and after getting the first out, “ Tom Terrific ” gave up back-toback singles to future Hall of Famer Frank Robinson and 1970 ’ s Most Valuable Player Boog Powell, which put runners on first and third. That brought Future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson to the plate who scorched a sinking line drive to right centerfield that Swoboda with a burst of speed extended himself and dove to make the catch just inches off the turf. It was that heroic catch that kept the Baltimore Orioles from taking the

lead, and there was no time to revel in the applause as the following batter Elrod Hendricks sent a fly to right for Swoboda to reel in to end the inning. Easy in comparison to the previous out and in the bottom of the ninth, the Mets performed another miracle and won the game.

As much as that catch has defined Swoboda to baseball fans, Ron himself is a humble man. While living in Syosset he could be found playing street hockey with the neighborhoods kids on Cherry Lane. Rich Marschean, who still lives in Syosset and enjoyed many days of street hockey with Swoboda said “Ron was a player who reminded me of Whitey Ford and Roy Campenella (who lived in Glen Cove); he was approachable and didn't disappear behind the gates of his driveway. ” The Petersen brothers, Bill and Doug, lived nearby and remember their dad who was president of Syosset Little League asked neighbor Ron Swoboda to attend annual awards dinner. Ron Swoboda attended for free as he was a proponent for kids, baseball and the community of which he lived. Petersen remembers the fact Swoboda didn't even get to eat as he took time and signed autographs for every person on line, which was every kid, adult and the staff at the Villa Victor. Can you imagine a professional athlete doing that today?

One young Little Leaguer and street hockey player was Sam Minucci. “ Sammy ” grew up across the street from Swoboda and has many fond memories of his special friend “ Ron. ” Sammy, a 1978 graduate of Syosset high school doesn ’ t divulge a lot of details, but does say together they enjoyed alot of street hockey with Ron's sons joining towards the end. Sammy always loved baseball and was a fine player himself. Ask him if he got any pointers from Ron and Sammy just grins with his warm broad smile and says Ron is a great

guy. They remain in touch to this day and Sam was an impetus in wanting to honor his friend.

Nassau Legislator Josh Lafazan, also a Syosset graduate, was more than receptive when he learned of the movement to recognize Swoboda and Morris Court was Swoboda Drive for that day. While Lafazan is one of the youngest elected officials in the country and was not even born when the Miracle Mets took the country by storm, he takes pride in his community and the people he serves. Like Swoboda, Lafazan is accessible and has been known for listening to everyone on line.

Ron Swoboda turned 75 this year and has recently worked with the New Orleans Baby Cakes, the AAA farm club of the Miami Marlins. This has been home for him and Cecilia since they left Syosset. Ron was also the 2009 recipient of the Thurman Munson Award. This award from the AHRC New York in honor of the late great NY Yankee Thurman Munson. The award honors those that helped AHRC who provide support programs for over 15,000 children and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities that live in New York City.

Sam Minucci is still living in Syosset with his wife Deena, also a Syosset graduate. Together they raised three sons in Syosset. The night of the 50th anniversary, Sammy was Ron’s guest for a celebration evening which featured Ed Kranepool, Art Shamsky and Swoboda at the Cradle of Aviation. At the end of the evening, as fans lined up for autographs, an attendee came up to Minucci and said “how lucky are you, I bet you have some great things autographed?” Sam just smiled and said “you know, I never have asked him for and autograph, his friendship is much more valuable”.

Ron Swoboda; Miracle Met, Marvelous Man.

Ron Swoboda with Sam Minucci

Musical performances planned for local libraries

Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community and Youth Services will be offering free musical performances during the month of December 2019 at local libraries throughout the Town to kick-off the 20192020 Distinguished Artists Concert Series, which will continue to run monthly through May 2020.

“The Town’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series has proven to be one of our most popular and enduring programs, as residents flock from all across the Town to see the free musical and dance performances scheduled each month for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “I invite residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.”

Upcoming performances for December 2019 include:

• Breakdown – A Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Bethpage Public Library.

• Copperline – A Tribute to the Music of James Taylor on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Syosset Public Library (tickets required for performances at Syosset Public Library as space is limited, tickets available at the library beginning on November 19, 2019; for more information, call 516-921-7161.)

• Sugar & Spice Soul Band – A Soulful Tribute to Motown and R&B on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the Farmingdale Public Library.

• Four Hand Band – One Hundred Years of Women’s Voices on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library.

The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For further information, please call (516) 797-7900 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m.

Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Madeline Kahn: Actress, Singer, Comedienne Madeline Kahn was a talented and versatile actress especially noted for her comic performances. Her best films included “Paper Moon, ” “ Blazing Saddles ” and “Young Frankenstein,” which featured her playing women with interesting neurotic behaviors. They showcased her droll comedic touches and quirky eccentricities. She was equally adept as a singer with an astonishing range. Join Marc for a laugh and a look at Madeline’s life and career.

Tuesday, November 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Meet the Pharmacist presented by RXVIP Concierge

Join us for an informative program on prescriptions with a registered pharmacist and learn: about drug interactions; how to reduce adverse drug reactions; and ways to save money on prescription medica-

tion and more. Bring your questions! Registration is required online or at the Circulation Desk.

Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Movie: “The Wedding Guest” (Thriller)

Jay is a man with a secret who travels from Britain to Pakistan to attend a wedding—armed with duct tape, a shotgun and a plan to kidnap the bride-to-be. Starring Dev Patel, Radhika Apte, Jim Sarbh.

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Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Meet the Artists Reception:

Meet the Students from the Jericho Schools Art Show

Art will be on display through November.

The public is invited to attend.

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

For more information, go to www.jericholibrary.org

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Rehabilitation center starts support group for amputees

by in the state that they can turn to for support, guidance or assistance. The attendees (November 10) came up with several topics to discuss in our setting, and it was so nice to see the relationships develop. They all stated they’re looking forward to the next month’s gathering,” Penziner said.

With winter arriving, on November 10 some attendees spoke about mobility hindrances such as uneven walkways and dealing with snow on the ground. Two attendees have prosthetic legs but they commented from experience, “the prosthetic leg has its own mind when it hits the snow.” The group shared stories of slipping or other issues when walking with prosthetic limbs, including one woman who had much trouble on a ramp from a boating pier. “She spoke about how her prosthetic actually came out of its socket,” Penziner said.

The bigger picture goal of Excel Center is to organize two support groups for monthly winter meetings — one open to all amputees in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk communities (outpatient) and another for Excel’s inpatients, led by by an in-house physiatrist. Eventually, the Excel support group members will visit those in rehab and try to assist new amputees.

“Excel is starting a separate in-patient program for new amputees coming out of the hospital. Every rehab center takes care of amputee patients however there are special needs to address that these patients have that others don’t. Because of that Excel is starting its internal special program. This would be under the guidance of a physiatrist and our wound-care nurse who is watching patients, as well as professionals assisting in Excel’s therapy, rehab and emotional support capacities,” Penziner said.

She also envisions starting up an

“Amputee Alliance” with Nassau County officials from the County Legislature, the Town of Oyster Bay, and regional organizations.

“The Alliance would look at what programs and initiatives are out there for amputees and how we can make it easier for people to access information and resources,” Penziner said.

For information on the Excel center’s amputee support group contact Lisa Penziner at 516-457-5585.

Host Venue for Next Chamber Meeting

On Thursday, November 21 the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly general meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation & Nursing.

Excel at Woodbury has previously hosted members of the business community for special networking night events. Excel also set up its booth and table at this year’s grand Syosset Street Fair on September 15.

At the November 21 Chamber meeting, the center’s Cardio Pulmonary Director Ken Shah will be doing a brief overview on how to strengthen your heart and lungs while increasing your endurance, balance and exercise tolerance. And in the spirit of cooperation with other Chamber of Commerce members, owner of Woodbury Wine Cellar Radhika Khanna will be joining Excel team members and the Chamber to discuss signature wines, holiday gift baskets, new tequila brands and other selections available at her store in Woodbury Village shopping center.

Carolyn Palladino of Excel at Woodbury will host the November 21 Chamber meeting, 8533 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Call 516-5825376 or visit excelwoodbury.com to learn more.

Jericho MS: We don't stand by, we stand up

Jericho Middle School recently held another successful Olweus AntiBullying Kick-off event. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is designed to improve peer relations and make schools safer, more positive places for students to learn and develop.

This year, the featured speaker was Rohan Murphy. Murphy, a nationally recognized youthspeaker, lost his legs at birth and started to wres-

tle his freshman year of high school. After a successful high school wrestling career, he went on to wrestle at Penn State University and become an accomplished powerlifter. He spoke to the students about overcoming adversity and living life with a purpose.

The entire Middle School community, students, staff and parents, celebrated the theme, “We Don’t Stand By… We Stand Up!”

Students enjoyed walking the track to show their support for the anti-bullying efforts!

Rohan Murphy speaks to the students about his life.

The Jericho Middle School students filled the auditorium in their Olweus t-shirts!

Jericho MS students go over strategies to help their school stay inclusive and positive.

Middle School Principal Don Gately and Assistant Principal Chad Gleason take a selfie with Rohan.

New York City Features Potpourri of Multicultural Festivities Throughout Holiday Season

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, is forecasting seven million visitors will visit the City during the 2019–2020 holiday season. From the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center and the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City offers unparalleled ways to celebrate the holidays with vibrant performances, tours, lightings and more taking place from early November into January.

“New York City’s celebratory spirit and excitement are palpable during the annual holiday season. From iconic attractions and events to hidden-gem activities in all five boroughs, there’s an endless roster of memorable programming to enjoy from November to January,” said NYC & Company president and CEO Fred Dixon.

Here are some of the festive events, performances and activities across the boroughs to celebrate the holiday season in New York City.

Annual Celebrations:

Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, November 28, Manhattan The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a classic New York City celebration of the holidays, featuring larger-

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than-life helium balloons, fantasy floats, clowns, performance groups, Broadway’s best musicals, celebrity appearances and more. The 93rd Annual spectacle will feature new balloons including Astronaut Snoopy, Netflix’s Green Eggs and Ham, SpongeBob SquarePants & Gary, Smokey Bear and Yayoi Kusama’s Love Flies Up to the Sky. New floats include Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You!, The Brickchanger by The Lego Group, Home Sweet Home by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Rexy in the

City by COACH® and Toy House of Marvelous Milestones by New York Life. The parade begins at 9 am on 77th Street and Central Park West, snakes around Central Park South and heads down Sixth Avenue before concluding at Macy’s Herald Square at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue. For serious parade aficionados, head up to the American Museum of Natural History on November 27 from 1 to 8 pm to watch the balloon inflation at West 79th Street and Columbus Avenue but be prepared

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for long lines.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony , December 4, Midtown, Manhattan: The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center has been a tradition for more than eight decades. Lighting up Rockefeller Plaza, the tree lighting ceremony features performances and classic Christmas songs. The tree will arrive on November 9, light up on December 4 and be on view through early to mid-January Lighting of the Largest Menorah in Brooklyn and  Lighting of the World’s Largest Menorah: Manhattan, December 22, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn; Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan: Both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Grand Army Plazas compete in the race for the World’s Largest Hanukkah Menorah. The Largest Menorah in Brooklyn has been lit since 1985, and the annual concert to kick off the holiday will be held on December 22.

New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop, December 31–January 1, Times Square, Manhattan: Each year, millions of viewers watch the Times Square Ball Drop from New York City and around the globe. The Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball sparkles in Times Square for visitors to see all season, but its descent is a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime way to ring in the New Year.

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Prospect Park, December 31–January 1, Prospect Park, Brooklyn: The Grand Army Plaza’s iconic New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Prospect Park offer an alternative to the frenzy of Times Square. This spectacular celebration includes live music, followed by a fireworks show at midnight.

Sparkling Light Festivities:

NYC Winter Lantern Festival, November 20–January 12, Randall Manor, Staten Island: The NYC Winter Lantern Festival is returning for a second year to Staten Island. Sponsored by Empire Outlets and venue partner Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, eight acres will be lit up by more than 50 LED installations, accompanied by live performances of traditional Chinese dance and art.

..Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo , November 21–January 5, Fordham, the Bronx: Returning for the first time since 2007, the stunning light displays at the Bronx Zoo will cover several acres in a walk-through experience with wildlifethemed LED displays, custom lanterns and animated light shows.

LuminoCity Festival, November 23-January 5, Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan: Sixteen acres of lights will illuminate themed worlds during this inaugural festival, creating an immersive journey for visitors that includes a castle, skating unicorn and enchanted forest.

Brookfield Place Light Up Luminaries, December 3-January 4, Battery Park City, Manhattan: This spectacular light installation kicks off

December 3 with an evening of free ice skating, snacks and live performances.

Hello Panda Festival at Citi Field, December 6–January 26, Flushing, Queens: The debut of this international lantern, food and art festival will include 60 global cuisine vendors, arts experiences, live performances and a holiday market.

Winter Exhibits and Cultural Events:

The Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History , November 25–January 12, Upper West Side, Manhattan: This beloved tradition includes a 13-foot tree and 1,000 origami models. The signature Origami Holiday Tree, themed “Oceans of Origami” this season, has been a part of the celebrations for more than 40 years.

Gingerbread Lane at New York Hall of Science, November 23–January 12, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens: Gingerbread Lane at the New York Hall of Science invites visitors to witness the vast collection of gingerbread structures embellished with candy canes, chocolate and frosting.

New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show , November 23–January 26, Fordham, the Bronx: Conveniently accessible via the MetroNorth Railroad from Grand Central Terminal, head to the New York Botanical Garden to be enchanted by model trains zipping through a display of more than 175 NYC landmarks, each re-created with natural materials.

Belmont BID Arthur Avenue Tree Lighting Ceremony, November 30, Belmont, the Bronx: Experience Christmas in the Bronx’s Little Italy at

the Belmont BID Arthur Avenue Tree Lighting. The annual event features a visit from Santa, cookies and hot chocolate among the twinkling lights.

Seaport District NYC Celebrations, Seaport District NYC, Manhattan: Festivities in this neighborhood include the Winterland Holiday Tree Lighting on December 2, Menorah Lighting on December 22, a pop-up tree farm, ice skating and a light display at Pier 17.

Holiday Workshop Weekend at Wave Hill, December 7–8, Riverdale, the Bronx: Create one-of-a-kind holiday decorations by the gorgeous gardens and galleries at Wave Hill during their interactive Holiday Workshop Weekend.

Historic Richmond Town Candlelight Tours, December 14–21, Staten Island: This Christmas season, experience the tastes and scents of centuries past at Historic Richmond Town. Step back in time while touring the unique New York City which is illuminated by candles and oil lamps.

11th Annual Latke Festival at the Brooklyn Museum , December 16, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn: One of New York City’s most unique and delicious holiday tasting events, the Latke Festival is a charity event that celebrates the best and most creative potato pancakes.

Melrose Holiday Parranda , December 21, Melrose, the Bronx: The Melrose Holiday Parranda follows in the footsteps of Puerto Rican holiday caroling with a procession based on plena music and holiday songs.

Cheer-Filled Performances:

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes, November

8–January 5 | Midtown, Manhattan: The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to Radio City Music Hall, dazzling audiences of all ages with incredible costumes, festive songs and synchronized high kicks.

Four Renditions of the Holiday Classic  A Christmas Carol

An unforgettable Broadway experience,  Christmas Carol at the Lyceum Theatre will run November 7-January 5 with a new, enchanting interpretation of this holiday masterpiece.

For a unique venue, head to the 1832 Merchant’s House Museum  in Greenwich Village, as an actor portraying Charles Dickens shares this memorable story November 29–January 4.

The Players Theatre will bring Charles Dickens’ timeless tale to life in their 11th annual  A Christmas Carol the Musical December 1–20 in Greenwich Village.

A Christmas Carol  at Queens Theatre  transports the audience to Victorian England to experience Scrooge’s iconic journey December 6–22.

Three Extraordinary Versions of  The Nutcracker

George Balanchine’s  The Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center Plaza brings the classic Christmas Eve tale to life with breathtaking music and choreography November 29–January 5.

The Salzburg Marionette Theatre’s  The Nutcracker is coming to Flushing Town Hall in Queens on December 4 with a historical puppet cast bound to entertain children and adults alike.

The Brooklyn Nutcracker  at

Kings Theatre transforms familiar characters and scenes to represent the diverse traditions and vibrant culture of Brooklyn on December 14. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center, December 4–January 5, Midtown, Manhattan: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday season opens with premieres, new productions and repertory favorites, including the masterpiece  Revelations

A Holiday Doo Wop Spectacular at the St. George Theatre, December 7, St. George, Staten Island: The famous theatre presents its annual Holiday Doo Wop Spectacular featuring critically-acclaimed performers such as The Vogues, The Crystals and Eddie Holman.

Holiday Performances at the World Famous Apollo Theater , Harlem, Manhattan: The Apollo Theater, celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2019, hosts holiday events including a Harlem gospel choir performance at  Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland  on December 14, followed by the  Amateur Night Holiday Special. Gospel legends Yolanda Adams and Donald Lawrence headline annual concert  Holiday Joy: A Gospel Celebration on December 21. As a grand finale, the annual  Kwanzaa Celebration on December 28 features Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre and guest performances. New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace,

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Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, (1047 Amsterdam Ave. at 112th St., New York 10025, 212-316-7540, info@ stjohndivine.org , www.stjohndivine. org), Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, 7-8:30 pm,: Founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984, the annual New Year’s Eve Concert for Peace is a signature Cathedral event with performances by the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra led by Director of Music Kent Tritle. Harry Smith,  host; s pecial guests Paul Winter, Jamet Pittman, Jason Robert Brown, and David Briggs. General admission seats are free and open to the public on the night of the show. Reserved seats are available now.

Holiday Shopping:

Holiday markets: New York City is full of incredible holiday markets, with must-buy gifts, sweets, drinks and winter activities. This year, the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park opened earlier than ever on October 31. Other popular markets include the Union Square Holiday Market, Columbus Circle Holiday Market, Brooklyn Flea and Astoria Market.\

Iconic Holiday Windows: Aweinspiring window displays at stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s Herald Square and the new Nordstrom Women’s Store sparkle, inviting visitors to explore the magic of New York City shopping.

Cathedral of St John the Divine offers inspiring concerts throughout the holiday season, with a Concert for Peace on New Year’s Eve © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Empire Outlets, St. George, Staten Island: New York City’s first-ever outlet destination, Empire Outlets, will ring in the holiday season with a special Black Friday sale and their first annual tree lighting ceremony. Easily accessible by the free Staten Island Ferry from Lower Manhattan, the outlets will be adorned with thousands of lights, garland wraps and a 40-foot tree.

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23 Days of Flatiron Cheer , December 1-23, Flatiron District, Manhattan: 23 Days of Flatiron Cheer will include free, holiday-themed events showcasing the intersection of shopping, dining and culture in this vibrant neighborhood.

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The original version is often better than the remake

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

How often have I read a good book then seen it made into a movie and said I like the original character or version much better?

That’s been true of “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” and “The Great Gatsby” also. I liked both books better than the films.

The only exception I can think of was “The Wizard of Oz.” I found the original story by L. Frank Baum, published in 1900, just a little tedious to read but the movie was terrific. That’s why it won several Oscars in 1940. “Gone With the Wind” edged out “The Wizard of Oz” for Best Picture but it did win Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Over the Rainbow.” Also, Judy Garland won the Academy Juvenile Award for her part.

“Sounder” was a really good movie that came out in 1972 but I still enjoyed the novel by William Armstrong that was published in 1969 more than the movie. It tells the story of story of an African-American boy living with his sharecropper family. Although the family’s difficulties increase when the father is imprisoned for stealing a ham from work so his family could eat, the boy still hungers for an education.

Sounder is the family dog who sticks with them through thick and thin.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1937 book “The Hobbit” was made into three movies, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” in 2012, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” in 2013 and “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” in 2014. I still prefer the book.

The Nancy Drew series was made into a TV series recently and it is nothing like the Nancy Drew books that many of us in our 50s and 60s remember reading back when we were kids.

But let me start at the beginning. The character of Nancy Drew was created by publisher Edward Stratemeyer as the female counterpart to his Hardy Boys series. The Hardy Boys books were immensely popular and Edward Stratemeyer wanted to create a similar series of books for girls to read. He knew that many girls read the Hardy Boys books and would be interested in a series of books with a strong female character. Edward Stratemeyer was right. There was an enormous interest.

The Nancy Drew books were written by Carolyn Keene and first came out in 1930. It turns out that Carolyn Keene was a pseudonym for Mildred Benson who was the primary writer of Nancy Drew books. She wrote 23 of the first 30

Nancy Drew books.

Nancy Drew, who is a fictional amateur sleuth, came to embody the feisty spirit of independence that Mildred had. Mildred always felt that girls could do the same things as boys and she lived her life that way. It was her take on Nancy Drew that helped spark Nancy’s widespread popularity. Plus the character of Nancy Drew debuted at a time when girls in our society were ready for something different. Other writers wrote many of the Nancy Drew books and kept the story lines up to date as times changed.

The first Nancy Drew book in the series was “The Secret of the Old Clock.” In that story Nancy Drew uses her intelligence and her determination to help the struggling Turner family win a recently deceased relative’s inheritance. She is motivated by her dislike for the members of the social-climbing Topham family who are set to inherit the money.

An unpleasant encounter at a department store allows Nancy to discredit the Topham sisters when they break an expensive imported vase. Interviewing various Crowley relatives and friends, Nancy learns from an injured old lady that Crowley hinted that the clue to his will would be found in the family clock.

When Helen gives Nancy charity tickets to sell, she sells them to the Tophams to gain entry to their home and question them about the clock. So it goes.

The second book was “The Hidden Staircase.” At the beginning of the original edition of “The Hidden Staircase,” Nancy is home alone while her father, attorney Carson Drew, and their housekeeper, Hannah Gruen, are both out for the day.

The doorbell rings and Nancy is introduced to the rude visitor, Nathan Gombet, who has come to see Carson Drew about some papers. When his persistence irritates Nancy, she grows impatient and angrily tells him to leave and threatens to call the police.

Soon after, Nancy is surprised at her house by Allie Horner, someone she helped in “The Secret of the Old Clock.” Allie knows who Nathan Gombet is because of his reputation. When Carson Drew arrives home, he explains his history with Gombet. Gombet signed over his land to build a railroad and then decided after the construction that he had been cheated out of money.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

I usually like to have a theme to my columns. In other words, I will generally just cover one topic and present one or more questions from readers that are related to that subject. But every once in a while, I just like to open my email inbox and pick random questions to answer. Today’s column is one of those.

Q: I am 79 years old. I haven’t worked in years, but last year, I did make some money on the side selling some of my antique furniture. And now I got a letter from Social Security telling me my own benefit is going up by $25 but my widows benefit is going down by $25. This makes absolutely no sense to me. What do you think I should do about this?

A: You should just relax. It’s really no big deal. Let me explain to you what is happening.

Like many women in this country, you are getting benefits from two Social Security accounts. You are getting your own retirement benefit, and you are getting some additional money off of your deceased husband’s Social Security record.

You didn’t give me the dollar amounts, but let’s just say that you are due $1,200 in your own retirement benefits, and you are also due $2,000 in widows benefits. As a general rule, when you are due two benefits, you don’t get them both. You just get the one that pays the higher rate. So in this situation, you normally would just get a widows Social Security check for $2,000.

But there is a rule that says if you are due anything on your own work record, you must be paid that first. So you are actually getting two benefits. You get your own $1,200 check. And you also get $800 from your husband’s account to take you up to the $2,000 widows rate you are due.

(Depending on factors too complicated to explain in this short column, some women would get two checks each month, and some would get both benefits combined in one check.)

Because you made some extra money last year, those earnings bumped up the amount of your own Social Security benefit -- you said by $25. So, applying that to the numbers I used for my example, that means your own retirement check increased to $1,225. But that increase did nothing to your husband’s benefit amount (your widows rate). It remains at $2,000 per month. So now instead of $800 in widows benefits, you are due $775. So your portion of his benefit went down. But you still end up with $2,000 in total benefits.

Q: I read one of your old columns about Social Security disability. I am wondering this: Do those benefits go on forever? For example, if

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a guy has a heart attack at age 60 and starts getting Social Security disability and then manages to live into his 80s, will he still be getting disability?

A: When someone getting disability reaches full retirement age, those benefits are converted to retirement checks. But the dollar amount remains the same.

Q: I’m confused about a column you recently wrote about retroactive benefits. You said if a guy delays benefits until age 70 and then takes six months worth of retroactive benefits, he would lose 4%. Do you mean he loses 4% for the retroactive period, but his ongoing benefits would be at the full rate?

A: No. His benefits would be permanently reduced by 4%. Let me explain that further. You get a two-thirds of 1% increase for each month you delay starting your Social Security after age 66. That comes out to a 32% increase if you wait until age 70. (There are no increases after 70.) So if you apply for Social Security at age 70, but elect six months of retroactive benefits, it’s as if you actually signed up for Social Security at age 69 and 6 months. And at age 69 and a half, you get a 28% increase. So your ongoing benefit rate would be 128% of your full rate, not 132%.

Q: My brother is 67 years old. He has never worked because he has been disabled all his life. My sister has never married, and she has been caring for him all his adult life. She gets a Social Security check, but he doesn’t get anything. Is there any way my brother would qualify for Social Security on his sister’s record?

A: No, he’s not due anything on his sister’s Social Security account. Or to put that another way, there is no such thing as a benefit for a dependent sibling.

But he possibly might be eligible for Supplemental Security Income payments. SSI pays a small monthly stipend to poor people who are over age 65 or who are disabled. If he has no income, and assuming he doesn’t have more than $2,000 in liquid assets, he could get between $500 and $770 per month from the SSI program. Your sister should call Social Security at 800-772-1213 to check into this.

Q: In past columns, you said you aren’t a Medicare expert. Where can we turn for Medicare advice?

A: Medicare counselors are called SHIPs. That stands for State Health Insurance Program. To find the SHIP nearest you, go to the Medicare website and pull down the menu for your state under “Find local help” and then click on SHIP.

Q: I am a 71-year-old divorced man. I am about to get married

again. My fiancee is 43. If I were to die, would she get any of my Social Security?

A: I’m sure there are some advantages to marrying a 43-year-old woman when you are a 71-year-old man. But leaving behind widows benefits isn’t one of them. She would have to be 60 years old before she would be due any

Social Security checks as a widow on your record. So for both your and her sakes, let’s hope that wedding night doesn’t give you a fatal heart attack!

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2019 CREATORS.COM

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The original version is often better than the remake

es Nancy to the Turnbull sisters, Rosemary and Floretta. They ask Nancy to help them learn the cause of the mysterious hauntings of their mansion in Cliffwood which is several miles from River Heights. The sisters explain that numerous valuable items have gone missing from their Civil War-era mansion, but they cannot understand how any person could have entered the locked home during these different instances. Book #2 goes on.

In the original versions of the Nancy Drew series, she is a 16-year-old high school graduate, and in later versions, is rewritten and aged to be an 18-yearold high school graduate and detective.

In the series she lives in the fictional town of River Heights with her father and their housekeeper who is practically a family member. At the age of 10 she loses her mother. Nancy’s loss is reflected in her early independence. She runs a household, goes to school and hangs out a lot with her friends.

As a teenager, Nancy spends her time solving mysteries, some of which she stumbles upon and some of which begin as cases of her father’s. Nancy is often assisted in solving mysteries by her two closest friends, cousins Bess Marvin and George Fayne. Bess is delicate and feminine, while George is a tomboy. Nancy is also occasionally joined by her boyfriend Ned Nickerson, a student at Emerson College.

Nancy is often described as a super girl. In the words of Bobbie Ann Mason, a novelist from Kentucky, Nancy is “as immaculate and self-possessed as a Miss America on tour. She is as cool as Mata Hari and as sweet as Betty Crocker.” Nancy is well-off, attractive and amazingly talented.

At 16 she “had studied psychology in school, and was familiar with the power of suggestion and association.” Nancy was a talented painter, spoke French and frequently drove motor boats. She was a skilled driver who at 16 could drive into the garage smoothly and with a certain finesse.

That prodigy Nancy Drew was a sure shot, an excellent swimmer, skillful oarsman, expert seamstress and gourmet cook. Nancy brilliantly played tennis and golf, and rode horses like a cowboy. Nancy danced well and she could administer first aid, too. Nancy was sophisticated and glamorous. This Nancy Drew was the embodiment of an all-American girl.

As a child I remember my mother telling me to start reading the first Nancy Drew book and keep going. I got hooked on the Nancy Drew books and had quite a collection in my parents’

house. To be perfectly honest, I read as many books as I could multiple times all through my middle school years. They were good reads.

The last book in the Nancy Drew series was “Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland.” In this book, Nancy and her friends start at the winter Carnival, where there will be many fun events, such as the Polar Bear Plunge, the Snow Princess competition, Torchlight parades and the Golf Tournament.

They all get assigned a different job to work at the Fortune Teller’s tent and the Heat Hut where there are a lot of hot drinks for a cold winter’s day. They head down to the mysterious WildWolf, an animal preserve a few miles out of town. That night, which happens to be a Tuesday, they have “Howl-o-Rama” where the people howl to the wolves and the wolves howl back. When they arrive there, however, they find that two of the most prized alpha wolves are gone.

Finally, when the day of the carnival arrives, everything seems to go well. But when Nancy visits the Fortune Teller’s hut, she gets a piece of paper that reads: “Beware ... danger.”

Nancy is warned about the danger in various other ways, but she is determined to help the owner of WildWolf, who is named Markie, and she is also determined to find out who the werewolf which is bothering the carnival is - and if they are human or beast.

“Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland” came out in 2003 and I didn’t read it since by that time I was in my 40s and onto other things.

In total there were 175 volumes of Nancy Drew books that were published from 1930 to 2003. They had a wide appeal. In each Nancy Drew book the main character took us readers on the adventures she went on. She always seemed to have a curiosity about life and an interest in helping the people she believed had been wronged.

Then someone in the entertainment

industry got the idea to bring the Nancy Drew character to life for today’s audience. I saw some episodes on TV on the CW that were very different from the Nancy Drew books. I guess they are appealing to a younger audience. The first episode aired on Oct. 9, 2019.

After 18-year-old Nancy Drew’s college plans are put on hold, she finds herself involved in a ghostly mystery when she and her four friends are witnesses and suspects to a murder. They team up to find the person responsible. Kennedy McMann stars as Nancy Drew. The TV episodes that are on now are very modern - you could call them supernatural murder mysteries.

Basically many viewers who are today’s critics of the CW TV series say that there is no comparison to the original Nancy Drew. What they say is “bad acting and a poor story line. Also, the characters all fall flat.” Many of them go on to say that the episodes are boring and the characters don’t seem to come to life on the screen. There is nothing compelling about them, nothing that wants to draw the viewer in. This “updated teen detective” falls

short of the mark.

Although many viewers say that Kennedy McMann has some acting talent, there is no chemistry among her and the other actors so the whole thing just doesn’t work very well.

I was speaking with my friend, Patty, recently about the Nancy Drew TV series that’s currently being broadcast and she said that for someone who discovered the school library in sixth grade and then read all of the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys novels the library had in that same year, she was hoping for more. The writing for this series isn’t great.

The TV show is geared for young teens, not true Nancy Drew fans. Although the original Nancy Drew books that came out a long time ago seem outdated and old fashioned by today’s standards, there is still something to be said for a fictional character that can be such a role model - and that can draw so many readers in.

Again I say that when it comes to Nancy Drew, the books are definitely better than the TV show.

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are home to retail pop-ups this holiday season, partnering with iconic stores to make shopping easier than ever for visitors.

Grand Hyatt New York is partnering with  Macy’s Herald Square for a popup located behind the check-in desk, featuring New York City-themed gifts, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade apparel and novel gift items November 25–January 1.

Loews Regency New Yor kHotel and  Bloomingdale’s are teaming up to bring a curated selection of holiday gifts to the lobby lounge November 29-December 24, including on-site monogramming of leather gifts by ROYCE New York.

Conrad New York Midtown is launching the first FAO Schwarz Holiday Suite, filled with shoppable toys, stuffed animals and gifts that will be restocked for visitors who book a stay in the suite November 18–January 5. Additionally, all guests during this time period will be able to order gifts on demand to their suite or home address.

For additional holiday celebrations and ideas, visit  nycgo.com/holidays

Holiday Express Returns to NY Historical Society, Celebrating Richard Scarry and Busytown

A holiday favorite returns to the NewYork Historical Society this season— reimagined to celebrate the 100th birthday of Busytown series author and illustrator Richard Scarry.  Holiday Express: All Aboard to Richard Scarry’s Busytown (November 1, 2019 – February 23, 2020) showcases artwork and graphics of Scarry’s characters like

Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm from publisher Random House Children’s Books alongside more than 300 objects from the Jerni Collection’s antique toy trains, stations, and accessories. Using Busytown stories and characters, dynamic displays explore the workings of the railroad, the services it provides, and the jobs required to keep people and goods moving.

An assortment of kid-friendly activities, story times, and crafts accompany the exhibition throughout its run, welcoming families into the world of classic toys and trains. Richard “Huck” Scarry Jr., the son of Richard Scarry, will make a special appearance on December 14 and 15.  Holiday Express: All Aboard to Richard Scarry’s Busytown  is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Additional support provided by Random House Children’s Books.

“We’re delighted to celebrate Richard Scarry’s centennial by bringing Busytown to life at the New-York Historical Society this holiday season,” said Dr. Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of New-York Historical. “Pairing iconic characters like Huckle Cat with historic toys and trains from our incomparable Jerni Collection is the perfect way for visitors of all ages to explore the history of transportation in a whimsical way.”

Richard Scarry is one of the world’s most beloved children’s authors. In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world and are currently published in over 20 languages.

Just like his father, Huck Scarry was always drawing and would often assist his dad in coloring his drawings. After his father’s passing in 1994, Huck

took up the mantle of creating new books about Richard Scarry’s charming and funny characters. “My father would be so thrilled with the Holiday Express exhibition at the New-York Historical Society,” said Huck Scarry. “We would often visit New York City, and when we did, we always took the train. So much to see and do! Like our many Busytown friends, we enjoyed our trip because a train ride is always a bit of an adventure!

Busytown is the inspiration for a special installation that uses three Scarry stories and objects from the Jerni Collection to illustrate rail travel in 1919, the year of Scarry’s birth. In  Waiting at the Station, characters Huckle Cat and Sally Cat eagerly await the arrival of a train, as miniature figures of porters and other workers bustle around the station. In  Betsy Bear’s Letter to Grandma, toy trains demonstrate how post offices and railroads worked together to keep people in touch. And in  Coal Makes Electricity Work for Us, a miniature underground mine, elevators, and hoppers show how coal was turned into power.

More than two dozen never-before-displayed objects from the Jerni Collection are on view for the first time this year, including Märklin’s rare “Garden Station,” manufactured in 1900. Other highlights include a toy textile factory from 1910 by Ernst Planck and Gebrüder Bing’s English market “Charles Dickens” locomotive with tender and coaches, produced in 1905. Also on view: a Bing Steam Toy Train from 1912, which was once powered by a real, working steam engine, making it an exceedingly risky plaything in its day. To top it all off, eight sets of running trains encircle the displays overhead and are sure to delight children (and adults!) of all ages.

Large-scale cutouts of Scarry’s iconic characters are displayed throughout the museum, and interactive elements, including a crawl-through space leading to a pop-up observation bubble, allow children to get an up-close view of the displays, harking back to the feel of early 20th century toy departments.

Busytown  Family Programs

Fun, train-related activities for kids of all ages take place through the exhibition’s run―all free with Museum Admission. These include: Celebrating Richard Scarry and Busytown! (Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15; 1–3 pm)

All aboard!  Holiday Express returns this year with a special new addition— scenes from Richard Scarry’s Busytown! On this weekend, families will join Huck Scarry in a draw-along of beloved Busytown characters and chat about his father. Children will decorate their own Busytown vehicles, create finger

puppets, listen to Busytown tales, and go on a pretend train journey with our favorite Conductor Abe!

December School Vacation Week (Thursday, December 26 –Wednesday, January 1) Stop by NewYork Historical during our annual, train-filled Vacation Week. Take part in an “I Spy” scavenger hunt, play at our train table, listen to a classic train story, and make a rail-themed craft to take home!

Since its acquisition by the New-York Historical Society in 2014, the Jerni Collection has become a highlight of the Museum’s holdings. Assembled over the course of five decades by U.S. collectors Jerry and Nina Greene, the Jerni Collection is considered one of the world’s leading collections of antique model trains and toys. The Jerni Collection includes handcrafted, and hand-painted pieces dating from approximately 1850 to 1940, and features prime examples by the leading manufacturers that set the standard for the Golden Age of Toy Trains, including the German firms of Märklin and Bing, as well as the American firms Lionel and Ives.

Holiday Express: All Aboard to Richard Scarry’s Busytown  is curated by Mike Thornton, associate curator of material culture at the New-York Historical Society. The original  Holiday Express display was designed by Lee H. Skolnick Architecture + Design Partnership (LHSA+DP), an integrated architecture and exhibit design firm that also designed New-York Historical’s DiMenna Children’s History Museum. Other consultants for Holiday Express include T W TrainWorx, a nationally recognized model train specialist and designer of custom toy train layouts; and exhibition media producers Batwin + Robin, renowned “media storytellers” with more than 20 years of experience in the theater, museums, and other venues.

The New-York Historical Society, one of America’s preeminent cultural institutions, is dedicated to fostering research and presenting history and art exhibitions and public programs that reveal the dynamism of history and its influence on the world of today. Founded in 1804, New-York Historical has a mission to explore the richly layered history of New York City and State and the country and to serve as a national forum for the discussion of issues surrounding the making and meaning of history. New-York Historical is also home to the Patricia D. Klingenstein Library, one of the oldest, most distinguished libraries in the nation—and one of only 20 in the United States qualified to be a member of the Independent Research Libraries Association—which contains more than three million books, pamphlets, maps,

newspapers, manuscripts, prints, photographs, and architectural drawings. The DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society presents 350 years of New York and American history through character-based pavilions, interactive exhibits, and digital games, and the Barbara K. Lipman Children’s History Library. The DiMenna Children’s History Museum encourages families to explore history together through permanent installations and a wide range of family learning programs for toddlers, children, and preteens.

New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (77th St), New York, NY 10024, www.nyhistory.org.

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What I learned at the National Association of Realtors conference

I just returned from my yearly convention of the National Association of Realtors in San Francisco, where 25,000 Realtors converge to learn, absorb and apply what they have learned and network among one another to further their businesses and their R.O.I. (return on their investment).

Brokers and agents from around the globe came to meet one another as we do each and every year and to rekindle and further relationships that have grown into an amazing source of referrals in and out of the U.S. However, not surprisingly, there were so many more new faces to establish connections with and develop the rapport and relationships that are so desperately needed within our industry to expand and scale our businesses to new heights and to become more profitable as any smart Broker and agent should strive for every day!

I do not know how many Brokers and agents showed up from Long Island, except those that are on my Global and a few other committees that I contribute my time and efforts to; but our showing was not what it should have been. There were many more from other states, like California, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, North Dakota, Nevada, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam, British West Indies, France, Japan, Indonesia, France, Spain, Italy and so many more. I believe there were thousands more agents from other countries than in 2018, that had not only the passion to perform their businesses on a topnotch level and to service their clientele without any regard or thoughts of focusing primarily on the money to be made; but first to realize it’s about the client’s “needs and wants” and finding their first home, “move up” dream home, commercial sale or lease or even a basic rental or relocation!

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A typical agent many times focuses on the commission and how much money they can make and might just dwell on this way too much and not enough on the consumer who they are serving and who will be paying them, not only directly on a rental but indirectly when purchasing; for their purchase is where our commission is derived from and not the seller! Although we do eventually get remunerated by the seller, where do you think our fee comes from, you the buyer! So whether you are a listing agent, representing the seller, a buyer’s agent, representing the buyer or a dual agent representing both, (but not each exclusively), one must understand the importance of the entire transaction and why it’s so critical to make sure all the parties are extremely satisfied with your service, not only the seller, but the purchaser, where, as I just mentioned, our fees are indirectly coming from. The agents want reviews and testimonials, then they must truly earn them by providing their expertise and knowledge by plying their trade to

all parties, regardless of who you might be representing, so the impression you will leave behind, is that you did an exemplary professional job in making the sale or rental end on a positive note, instead of the disasters and sad outcomes of what I have experienced and observed with other agents and also have been told.

The closing or lease signing should be the most exhilarating and happy time for all if you do your business correctly! Stress and poor communication should never enter into the picture if handled in the proper fashion.

It’s never been about us (although some act that way and become way too self-centered, self-absorbed, narcissistic and try to ingratiate themselves in a phony way to make a deal), or think that their, “you know what”, doesn’t stink; but to always be cognizant about who we work for, the public. We serve them and always must regard them in the highest esteem, and allow us to earn their trust and credibility as long as we do our part in guiding them through the arduous and complicated

process from the start to the finish; and who enable us to earn such an amazing living.

We should never take them for granted, for in the short and long run, they are our most important advocates for our future referrals and connections to scale our businesses to higher more profitable grounds.

Attending all our conventions in June, October, November, and December will make an agent that much more professional and knowledgeable and will put them on a different trajectory than the eighty percent who barely make a living. No wonder that most drop out of our business because they don’t have the proper training and support (or they don’t seek out the necessary training and tools) to build a strong foundation to understand and learn this business the correct way. An excellent agent’s motto should be, “For Service, Before, During and After the Sale.”

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular “free” updates of sold homes in your area and a “free” Comparative Market Analysis” of what your home would sell for in today’s market or search on: WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com If you would like to receive a digital copy or a printed copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality Or “Our Seller’s Guide for “Things to Consider When Selling Your Home” just email or snail me (regular mail) with your name, email and cell number.

He can be reached by email, at:Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com, or by cell: (516) 647-4289.

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EMPLOYMENT

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EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 25 years experience available to care for sick or elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references.

Call 516-775-6171

HEALTH AIDE:

Certified Aide seeking to provide private duty care to Garden City or local area resident. Available Monday through Friday, part time or full time, flexible hours, exceptional references.

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Tuesday-Friday 10-4

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

Looking to sell items from your home?

Consider doing an Online Auction!

Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale.

Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. 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.

Estate and Tag Sales Online Auctions

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ideal candidate will provide top-level assistance for the owner of the company. They should be well-organized, comfortable scheduling meetings, taking phone calls/messages, and overall coordination. Candidate should also have Bookkeeping experience with knowledge geared towards Real Estate. EMAIL your resume to deborah.abiri@dbdrealty.com ATTN: Job Ad.

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CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

MARKETPLACE

SALE

Retiring from Business “Great Buys”

Sunday November 24

10am to 5pm

211 Denton Ave

Garden City Park

(Rain Date December 1) Carafes, Ice Buckets, Serving Trays, Coat Hooks, Marble Products, Wall Clocks, Smith Metal Arts, Desk Pads, Book Ends, Single & Double Pen Bases.

Many Additional Items “All Top Quality” WANTED TO BUY

LOOKING TO BUY!

Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware, comic books, action figures. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048

RARE RECORD COLLECTIONS WANTED: Autographs, memorabilia, obscure artists. All sizes / categories. House-calls, drop-offs. All About Records 396 Rockaway Ave #E Valley Stream Charles 516-945-7705 groupssound@aol.com

PETS

PET SERVICES

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

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS WANTED

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS WANTED

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENT: Huge, Bright 2BR, 2 Bath Apt $2,200.00 + Electric. Gated Parking / Garage Available, Laundry Room, Air Conditioning, Hardwood Floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE.

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STUDIO APARTMENT

NORTH NEW HYDE PARK

Newly Decorated, New Kitchen Area, Private Entrance, Own Thermostat, Air Conditioner, Includes All, Near LIJ & Northern State Parkway. Smoke Free. No Pets. Call: 516-270-3904

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WESTERN NASSAU COUN-

TY

Beautiful ground floor, one bedroom apartment available in Central Western Nassau County. Private entrance, full kitchen, full bath, central air, private parking, very close to Mineola LIRR. $1,550 plus utilities. Non-smokers, no pets. Background checks required. NO BROKERS Call: 516-844-0130

OFFICE SPACE

GARDEN CITY

1565 FRANKLIN AVE

Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

AQUEBOGUE

NEW CONSTRUCTION!

Saturday November 16

12:00pm 2:00pm 34 Colonial Drive

Modern Ranch on acre of property with room for a pool.

3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Open Floor Plan. HW Floors, CAC, Full Basement. Unfinished bonus room.

Visit this North Fork home this weekend!

$699,000

Colony Realty

Valerie Goode 516-319-0106

JAMESPORT

Sunday November 17 1pm-3pm 665 Manor Lane

Custom 2 Story on 4.85 acres. Morton Barn with 2 car garage, bath & unfinished 2nd floor. Great for car collectors, horses or artists. 4 BRs, 3 Baths, LR, EIK, DR, Great Room/fireplace, Full Basement, attached 2 Car Garage, CVAC, CAC, Generator. Beautifully landscaped with IG Pool & farm views. $1,150,000.

Colony Realty

Carll Austin 516-658-2623

MATTITUCK

Saturday November 16

1:00pm 3:00pm 1645 Bungalow Lane

Waterfront Ranch with panoramic views and boat dock!

New Kitchen, LR / Fireplace & Cathedral Ceilings, 3 BRs, 2 Baths. Full Basement, 2 Car Garage & Large Rear Deck.

Landscaped 1/2 acre. $1,295,000

Colony Realty

Carll Austin 516-658-2623

REAL ESTATE WANTED

HOMES WANTED

GARDEN CITY

Retired GC couple sold home and seek to purchase Ranch or Cape Cod in Garden City. Can close immediately. Move at your convenience. Principals: 516-747-1024

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Q: I have tried for several years to keep houseplants indoors during the winter and then move them outside for the summer. They grow well in the summer, but they nearly die indoors. I thought houseplants should be able to grow indoors. Do you have some tips on what I can do to help them grow better this winter?

A: Of course, all plants originally grew outdoors. But some of the locations that they grew in had temperatures similar to what many people think of as indoor temperatures -- mostly in the mid70s. The nighttime temperatures might drop into the upper 60s, and, near a sunny window, the daytime temperatures might increase into the low 80s. I am sure the temperature is just fine, but other environmental aspects may not be good for your plants.

Humidity is higher in tropical climates than it is indoors in the winter when the furnace is running. To help your plants, you may need to run a humidifier. If there is water in the saucer under the plant, the plant roots may drown. Placing some stones in the saucer to raise the plant pot will keep the roots healthy and allow the water in the saucer to increase the humidity.

Plants don’t need as much water in the winter as you were giving them in the summer. Check

Indoor Plants A GREENER VIEW

BY JEFF RUGG

the plants regularly to see if they need water, but don’t water on a schedule. More plants drown from too much water than die from not enough water. Touch the top of the soil in the pot. If it feels cool and damp, the plant probably doesn’t need water.

Does it go without saying that plants need light? I guess not, since I am saying it. Plants will drop leaves that don’t get enough light. You may need to add lights if not enough sun comes in the windows.

Because the days are shorter, the temperatures are cooler and there is less indoor light, plants don’t grow as much in the winter. They don’t need as much fertilizer as they did outdoors in the summer. If you add any in the fall, just use a quarter of the normal amount. Don’t add any in December through February. Start with a quarter amount in late winter and then add full amounts a few weeks before they will be moved outdoors.

Check the plants for insects when you are checking them for water. Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies and other very small insects can build large populations because there are few predators and no rain to wash them off the plants.

Q: My landscaper said he wants to fertilize my lawn. I think he is just trying to make

some money. Is this a good time to fertilize a bluegrass lawn?

A: Your landscaper is right, provided he is using the right fertilizer. A late fall fertilization of water-soluble nitrogen (not slow-release) is good for northern lawn grasses. This could be October or November, depending on how far north you are. If the grass is still green, it is photosynthesizing, and the food produced will be stored in the crown and roots of the plant. The fertilizer will boost the food production.

These food reserves will help the plants survive the winter and then they will help the plant grow at the right rate in the early spring. Applying fertilizer in the early spring can be harmful because it causes the plants to grow leaves at the expense of roots. The early fertilization forces the lawn to grow leaves that need to be mowed, but a fall fertilization doesn’t do that (now or in the spring.)

Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@greenerview.com. To find out more about Jeff Rugg and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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Chamber VP to receive 2019 Humanitarian award at brunch

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Butler, secretary.

As a 30-year Woodbury resident and the owner of BrightStar Home Health Care of North Shore, Nassau County at 136 Woodbury Road, Suite 203, Nickel oversees care of local seniors and others who are mainly home-bound due to illness, injury or affliction. Recently she was honored by the Nassau County Council of Chambers, named the Small Business Person of the Year for her involvement in the Syosset Woodbury Chamber. Nickel has also led the festivities of several Chamber of Commerce meetings, ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremonies for small businesses, including at GrabSuite’s office spaces in September.

The Sisters say Maureen Nickel is inspiring as “a woman who strives to make our community and the world a better place.” She is currently Chairperson of the Senior Umbrella Network of Nassau, a volunteer with the Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay, a committee member for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk committee, an Officer of the Syosset-Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and next year’s incoming Syosset Woodbury Chamber President, to succeed Charo Ezdrin.

“Maureen is not only a leader in the civic community but also continues to

be a dynamic and active member of the St. Edward the Confessor community. Along with her husband Don, she is committed to providing compassionate care to families and their loved ones with the dignity and the personal attention they deserve,” Sister Mary Butler explained in an email to the Advance & News-Journal.

On July 24, Harvest House hosted Nickel and the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce for a poolside networking social.

Each Harvest House location is home for eight (65+) independent seniors.

According to Sister Mary Butler, the New York State Office of Aging recognized Harvest House “as the only successful long term model of shared housing for seniors in New York State.”

“This affordable, non-profit, non-sectarian senior housing alternative offers seniors, security and companionship, nutritious meals, private bedroom, beautiful common living space and grounds to be enjoyed with others. Our Harvest Jazz Brunch, for the (fundraising) benefit of Harvest Houses, will be held on Sunday, November 24,” she said.

Also at the event, Deacon Ray D’Alessio will receive the 2019 Emmaus Mission Award.

In 2006, he set out on his first visit to the Dominican Republic. The Sisters of

St. Dominic commented on how people in Syosset and surrounding towns have been inspired by D’Alessio and joined in outreach due to him. They explain that groups of all ages and walks have life have joined the deacon’s journey— including students from Syosset High School, Our Lady of Mercy Academy, other high schools and numerous parish groups and organizations.

“Overwhelmed by the poverty he witnessed and inspired by the spirit of the people he met, he has completed more than a dozen such journeys to the missions of El Cercado and Honde Valle. Deacon Ray has led the call at home for others to join his mission effort,” Harvest Houses states. Raymond D’Alessio is truly a man on fire with a spirit

of mission! Deacon Ray’s missionary spirit extends far beyond the borders of Long Island. With an unwavering and passionate commitment to the poor, Ray is tireless in his efforts to alleviate the suffering of those impoverished by oppressive structures and lack of many of the basic needs of daily living. His dream—“to conquer poverty!”

Sister Mary wrote to the Advance & News-Journal.

“Join us as we joyfully recognize and celebrate these two friends and supporters of Harvest Houses at the Harvest Jazz Brunch on November 24,” she said. For information about Harvest Houses or to make a reservation for the Jazz Brunch, call S. Jeanne A. Brendel, O.P. at (516) 496-9796.

Officials reflect on election

results, discuss goals

From page 1

Labriola said that the council will look into exploring more dog-friendly areas within the Town, particularly on the north shore. He also said there are plans in the works to build the first ever autism playground and that coun-

cil members are currently looking into raising funds for the project.

Saladino said that his initiatives include helping our young people with affordable housing, opportunities for jobs and with astronomically high property taxes.

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF JRN FUTURE LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 04/02/2019. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC (14 Queens St. Syosset, NY 11791). Purpose: any lawful purpose.

SYO 4321

6X 10/25,11/01,08,15,22,29

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

Nassau County

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST

Jeffrey M. Greene, Lisa D. Greene, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 9/10/2019 and entered on 9/11/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 03, 2019 at 11:30 AM premises known as 72 Aspen Drive West, Woodbury, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 13, BLOCK: C, LOT: 163. Approximate amount of judgment is $501,384.19 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 4307/2016.

Salvatore Pontillo, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 SYO 4323 4X 11/01,08,15,22

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which

will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on NOVEMBER 21, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 18-571

AMENDMENT

SYOSSET

ROBERT CAMARADA:

Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 18-571 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated November 29, 2018, to construct rear deck exceeding maximum building coverage.

S/s/o Warren Dr., 248.58 ft. E/o Pickwick Dr. W., a/k/a 8 Warren Drive, Syosset, NY

SEC. 12 BLK. 500

LOT 6 ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 53-2987

AMENDMENT

SYOSSET

LIU WEIWEI: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 53-2987 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated April 30, 1953 and Amended by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated July 11, 2002, to propose interior alterations, finished basement, allow existing bay windows and 6 ft. high fence.

S/s/o Winthrop Ave., 372.97 ft.

E/o Whitman Ave., a/k/a 16 Winthrop Avenue, Syosset, NY

SEC. 15 BLK. 64

LOT 24 ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 19-583

SYOSSET

REGI & JESSICA

VARGHESE: (A) Variance to construct second story addition and portico having less average side/front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to construct second story addition and terrace over existing one story addition having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct terrace over existing one story addition having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (D) Variance to

install egress wells having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Variance to construct portico exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

(F) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. by 8.7 ft. shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

NE/ cor. of Lewis Ln. & Willets Dr., a/k/a 65 Lewis Lane, Syosset, NY

SEC. 15 BLK. 37

LOT 329 ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 19-584

SYOSSET

MICHELLE & JOHN

PULEIO: (A) Variance to construct second story addition with partial rear cantilever having less side yard setback and aggregate side yards than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct second story addition with partial rear cantilever, front roof over porch and allow existing rear roof over patio exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to construct second story addition with partial rear cantilever and allow existing rear roof over patio exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

E/s/o Alden Ave., 73 ft. S/o Birchwood Park Dr., a/k/a 20 Alden Avenue, Syosset, NY

SEC. 12 BLK. 368

LOT 14 ZONE R1-7

APPEAL NO. 19-536

SYOSSET

ELLY WU: Variance to construct second story addition having less average side/front yard setback, roof pitch and exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

SW/ cor. of Florence Dr. & Carol Ln., a/k/a 47 Florence Drive, Syosset, NY

SEC. 15 BLK. 116

LOT 30 ZONE R1-7

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY,

OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4325

1X 11/15

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING

Syosset Central School District Syosset, New York

There will be a meeting of the District Health and Safety Committee on Tuesday, November 19th, at 10:00 A.M. in the Board Conference Room in South Wooods Middle School.

SYO 4326

1X 11/15

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MOM AND ME CLEANING SERVICES LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on June 21, 2019. Office located in Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to Lee J. Mondshein, Esq., 445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 419, Melville, NY 11747. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

JER 7926

6X 10/25,11/01,08,15,22,29

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

ROBERT J. AQUINO A/K/A ROBERT JOSEPH AQUINO

A/K/A ROBERT AQUINO, MD, MONICA A. AQUINO

A/K/A MONICA AQUINO, CONSTANCE AQUINO, et al., Defendants

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on August 16, 2019, I, Zelda Jones, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 3, 2019 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows:

2 Copperfield Lane Old Brookville, NY 11545

SBL No.: 22-K-230

ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Incorporated Village of Old Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 0003205/2016 in the amount of $1,264,633.47 plus interest and costs.

Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff's Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Rochester, New York 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

JNJ 7927

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on NOVEMBER 21, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 19-582

JERICHO

IMRAN ISMAIL: Variance to construct new dwelling having less average front yard setback, roof pitch, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters.

N/s/o Dewey St., 150 ft. E/o Leahy St., a/k/a 103 Dewey Street, Jericho, NY SEC. 11 BLK. 356 LOT 30 ZONE R1-10

NOVEMBER 11, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

JER 7928

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Jericho’s elementary students enjoy Halloween Parade

These students are all smiles waiting for the parade to start.

Here comes a giraffe!

The teachers (and superintendent!) enjoyed the festivities too!

Here comes the parade!

112 Dewey Street, Jericho

Sold Price: $827,000

Date: 09/03/2019

4 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Exp Cape # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 60x120

Schools: Jericho

Total Taxes: $19,610

116 Seaman Road, Jericho

Sold Price: $845,000 Date: 10/30/2019

3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 60x182

Schools: Jericho

Total Taxes: $13,098

MLS# 3153776

21 Doone Drive, Syosset

Sold Price: $800,000

Date: 09/24/2019

3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Colonial # of Families: 1

Lot Size: .17

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $19,923

MLS# 3147942

MLS# 3126599 4 Gateway Drive, Syosset

Sold Price: $749,000

Date: 10/21/2019

3 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 70x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $15,047

MLS# 3161237

AVAILABLE | Jericho | $2,350,000 | 5-BR, 6.5-BA | Web# 3140598

Hamlet Estates at Jericho. This sun-filled Crescent model offers dramatic 22-ft soaring ceiling with walls of glass and many elegant up-grades.

AVAILABLE | Syosset | $718,000 | 4-BR, 2-BA | Web# 3177000

North Syosset recently updated home in the Flower section offering hardwood fl oors, sliding doors leading to oversized park-like yard.

AVAILABLE | Woodbury | $949,000 | 4-BR, 2-5-BA | Web# 3143955

Spacious home featuring a large living room, potential 5th bedroom on the main fl oor and finished basement with soundproof media room.

UNDER CONTRACT IN 15 DAYS | Hicksville | $519,000 | 4-BR, 2-BA Web# 3162565 | Listed and under contract by Team Shen/Liu for over asking!

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HEIDI LIU

Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker O: 516.921.2262

M: 646.577.9779 heidi.liu@elliman.com

XIAOFANG SHEN

Lic. R. E. Salesperson O: 516.921.2262 M: 212.518.4816

xiaofang.shen@elliman.com

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