Nonprofit helps kids realize their dancing potential
BY GARY SIMEONE
Dancing is an art form, and a nonprofit organization that holds classes in Plainview helps disabled kids realize their dancing potential. Dancing Dreams opened in October at the American Legion Hall.
Joann Ferrara, a pediatric physical therapist, helped launch the program, after a little girl in her office stated to her that she wanted to become a dancer.
“One day, I had this little girl in my office, dressed in a tiara and tutu, who said to me that she wished she could become a dancer but nobody wanted her,” said Ferrara, whose practice is located in Bayside, Queens. “I felt so sad that a 4-year-old would say such a thing. That is what prompted me to start this program.”
She said that the organization has a threefold mission which includes providing dance classes and performance opportunities for children aged 3-18 with medical and physical challenges, enhancing the leadership skills of the teenage volunteers, and providing community outreach and education in the area of disability awareness and tolerance.
“These kids have physical and medical disabilities that make it hard for them
to move like a typical ballerina. Many of them are in a wheelchair and suffer from disorders like cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy. Our teachers and volunteers work with them on basic skills, hoping to improve their movement and coordination.”
The dance classes are held in three locations including the American Legion Hall in Plainview, at the Bayside office and at a dance studio in Manhattan. The classes usually average 10-15 students depending on the enrollment.
Classes are taught by a licensed physical therapist and an assistant physical therapy teacher. Each child in the class is assigned a volunteer to help them with their dance movements.
“That is what makes these classes unique is that every kid has a teenage volunteer by their side working with them,” said Ferrara. “It is beneficial to the kids in the class and also to the teenagers, helping them with their leadership skills.”
The classes are held at the American Legion Hall every Monday. There are two separate classes, one from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and 4:45 to 5:30 p.m.
More information about Dancing Dreams can be found on their website, dancingdreams.org.
Town to offer free “Holiday on Ice” performance
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the annual “Holiday on Ice” performance will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 15 at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center located in Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue. Admission to the show is free. Students from the Town’s Ice Skating Program will perform an enchanting, holiday-themed skating exhibition and the evening includes an exhibition hockey game between the
Elves and the Reindeer, which are two teams comprised of players from the Town of Oyster Bay Youth Ice Hockey program. Santa Claus is scheduled to visit with children and take photographs.
In the spirit of “the season of giving,” attendees are asked to bring two non-perishable food items for donation to Island Harvest, an organization committed to ending hunger on Long Island. Attendees are also welcome to bring
a new, unwrapped toy for donation to the United States Marines Toys for Tots Collection Drive which benefits local children throughout the community.
“Holiday on Ice” performance attendees will also be offered an opportunity to take part in the Holiday Mail for Heroes program, which offers residents the opportunity to fill out free holiday greeting cards, available in the lobby, for delivery to troops in the United States Armed Forces stationed in the homeland
and around the globe.
Due to the “Holiday on Ice” performance, public skating sessions slated for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., will be cancelled on December 15th. However, the Town’s two outdoor rinks, located at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa and at Syosset-Woodbury Park will be open for visitors. Please visit www.oysterbaytown. com for more information or call (516) 433-RINK (7465).
Dancing Dreams participants enjoy dancing classes.
Photo by Hiroko Shono-Cheng
Knights of Columbus New Years Eve
The Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus will hold its New Year's Eve Party on Monday, December 31, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
DJ - Open Bar - Chicken Cordon Bleu - Dessert/Coffee
Bring your own noisemakers and snacks.
Casual Attire - Raffles
Doors open 7:30 p.m.
Cost $35 per person -- $70 per couple
Please make checks payable to:
Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus, 45
Heitz Place, Hicksville, New York 11801
Reservations are required. No money accepted at door.
For more information, please call Brian 516-457-6190,
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Plainview Old Bethpage Chamber networking event
Michael Ostreicher (executive director,Central Island Healthcare) Mark Schreier, Tami Racaniello & Chef Paula
On Tuesday, November 20, the Plainview Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking event hosted by fellow member Central Island Healthcare.
About 30 members were in attendance in addition to department directors of many of the services provided by the facility.
Central Island Healthcare is a premiere 202-bed, sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing center located in Plainview,
They acquired new management in 2005, and have undergone extensive
renovations that have enhanced their ability to serve patients and their families. They are proud to offer the incorporation of exceptional high level care together with a beautiful home-inspired setting. They take pride in their reputation as a leader in rehabilitation and sub-acute care, and are looking forward to setting new standards in rehabilitation excellence. The dedicated short term rehabilitation unit offers residents the specialized care they need in order to maximize their potential and return home.
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Interfaith Clergy Council hosts Thanksgiving Prayer Service
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) joined the Plainview-Old Bethpage Interfaith Clergy Council for a Thanksgiving prayer service and celebration of faith, love, culture and diversity at the Guru Gobind Singh Sikh Center in Plainview on Tuesday, Nov. 20. The interfaith service is an annual tradition spearheaded by the Interfaith Council, which includes leadership from area Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim and Sikh congregations and community centers. “This beautiful and inspiring Thanksgiving service highlights how much we share in common as neighbors and the positive impact we can bring to our communities when we work together,” Legislator Drucker said. “I am truly thankful for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Interfaith Clergy Council and the valuable services they provide every day for this community.”
Syosset program seeks to mentor high school students
BY PAUL DISCLAFANI
The inaugural meeting for Align US, a free after school mentorship program designed to help high school students bridge classrooms to real world experiences, will be held at the Syosset Public Library on Monday, December 3rd, 2018, at 7 p.m.
Students from grades 10-12 will be paired with volunteer mentors in fields such as healthcare, business, technology, law, government and many more in one-on-one engagements, while completing 20 hours of free mentorship over a 12-week period. Motivated students will gain valuable first-hand experience in the careers of their choice by having day-to-day interactions with the mentors, including meetings at their workplaces.
The mentors will provide a professional representation of their career interests and help guide them towards the field that is right for them. Align US will provide opportunities in various industries and hopes to collaborate with Fortune 500 companies for paid summer internships as well as providing potential scholarship opportunities. Students are expected to be motivated for these unique experiences in order to
maximize their time spent with voluntary mentors who are experts in their industries. Although they will not be able to change their fields of interest mid-session, they can always maintain an opportunity to participate with a different mentor in the next session.
Dr. Uzma Syed (double board certified in internal medicine/infectious disease and founder & president of Align US) and her husband Faisal Zakaria vice president) formed Align US as a unique mentorship program to help foster career development for high school students who are serious about obtaining real-life experience with a professional in their chosen field.
Visit Align US on Facebook (@alignusinc) or call 516-450-5522 for more information.
The Syosset Public Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road. For directions, visit their website at https:// www.syossetlibrary.org.
Align US Officers:
Uzma Syed (President) Faisal Zakaria (Vice President) Sadiya Muneeruddin (2nd Vice President) Waheed Khan (Treasurer) Khaled Saeed (General Secretary)
Santa's Mailboxes arrive at Town offices
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that children can send their holiday lists directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s Mailboxes which arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters now through Friday, December 14th.
The Town of Oyster Bay will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Friday, December 14 with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. No postage is necessary.
Colorful red mailboxes will be acces-
sible from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at the following locations:
• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa
• Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 S. Broadway, Hicksville
• Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage
For more information about Santa’s Mailboxes, please call (516) 624-6380 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or visit the www.oysterbaytown.com.
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Local athletes win awards in 5K Blue Ribbon run
Veteran Syosset runners Pamela Lee, Constance Sehlmeyer and Bert Jablon all won awards in the the 10th annual Integrated Medical Foundation Blue Ribbon 5K Run for Prostate Cancer, held in and around Syosset-Woodbury Community Park on November 11.
Lee took first place honors in the women’s 65-69 age group with a finishing time of 26 minutes, 54 seconds, Sehlmeyer earned the first place award plaque in the women’s 70-74 age group, scoring in 28:24, and Jablon, at 91 years old the oldest runner in the race, won the first place award in the 90 plus age group, crossing the finish line in 53:00.
The field of 296 finishers enjoyed the often hilly course through the Park and surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to all the usual
race perks, there were free on-site prostate cancer screenings available for all men age 40 plus, and quite a few folks took advantage of the opportunity. There was also a well received Health Fair.
Thanks and congratulations go to IMF Executive Director Rhonda Samuel, who once again was a pleasure to work with in making sure that every race management “i” was dotted and every “t” was crossed..
Special thanks to major sponsors Advanced Urology Centers of New York, Advanced Radiation Centers of New York, knowerror, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and abbvie, along with Dendreon, Pfizer, Bayer, Tolkan and AVADEL. Special thanks to our great refreshments sponsors: All Round Foods (thank you Glen Wolther!), and Bagel Boss Café of East Norwich.
Organizers were pleased to once again welcome Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker to this year’s Run. The local running community has no greater friend and supporter than Rose, and her presence always adds to any event. Thanks as well to Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, who was at the awards ceremony to present special Nassau County Citations to IMF President Eric Mitchnick, M.D. and IMF Executive Director Rhonda Samuel.
Constance Sehlmeyer Bert Jablon
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Syosset's most distinguished athletes sign letters of intent
Syosset High School National Athlete Commitment Day was held on Thursday November 15, 2018, when it was announced that twelve Syosset student-athletes will play sports at the collegiate level. Director of Health,
Physical Education and Athletics
Drew Cronin and boys varsity lacrosse
coach John Calabria hosted the event, during which students signed letters of intent and proudly donned caps from the postsecondary institutions
they will be attending. Remarked Coach Calabria, “There’s nothing like the experience of being a collegiate athlete. Each of these young men and women have been leaders in their respective sports, and now it’s time to
take what they’ve learned to the collegiate level and make us proud here at Syosset High School.”
Congratulations to the following Syosset High School seniors who have committed to participate in collegiate athletics:
• Rachel Mahler - Girls Basketball
Washington University (St. Louis)
• Malini Rudra - Girls Golf
Williams College
• Rebecca Korn - Girls Lacrosse
Binghamton University
• Melissa Esswein - Girls Lacrosse
University of Michigan
• Jack Monfort - Boys Lacrosse
Yale University
• Christian Lyons - Boys Lacrosse
Manhattan College
• Anthony Celauro - Boys Lacrosse
Stonybrook University
• Ryan Lebson - Boys Lacrosse Stonybrook University
• Andrew Giovinco - Boys Lacrosse USAA
• Joe Cawley - Boys Lacrosse
Stevens Institute of Technology
• Matt Majoy - Wrestling Washington & Lee University
• Cameron Mayer - Baseball Tufts University
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Many elected officials, community activists and artists are speaking out against Optimum Cable for not carrying Ovation TV.
We pay a lot of money for Optimum. We are asking you to please consider the Ovation Network for the value they bring to our communities”
- NYC Councilmember Jumaane Williams (D-Brooklyn)
Art is not about money. It’s about inspiring. Artists should have the opportunity to inspire as many people as possible. The fact that Optimum Cable doesn’t carry the arts network Ovation TV to some of the most diverse arts communities like the Bronx, Brooklyn and Long Island sends the wrong message"
- Steve Cas, Illustrator, Brooklyn NY
“I use my art form to help homeless children and Ovation lets me tell my story on their
- 8 year-old Miracle Robinson, Designer, Bronx NY
Art is a form of healing I want to lift those people up when they're feeling down. I need to know why Optimum is not playing this right in my hometown. I'm here to save others on a bigger scale, this is not about popularity. My voice needs to be heard, their paintings need to make you see bigger. So, what I'm saying is Optimum needs to open their eyes and see the bigger picture ”
- Kim “Good Look” Seabrook, Poet, Bronx NY
It is truly an injustice that the only ones who don’t have an opportunity to see these diverse and talented Bronx, Brooklyn and Long Island artists featured on Ovation TV, are the Optimum customers in these communities. Plus, they provide much needed support to our local art organizations in the Bronx and Brooklyn, and valuable educational resources to our New York City schools”
- Bertha Lewis, President of the Black Institute
I'm here to tell Optimum to get it right, and provide access to the arts to people from all communities and walks of life"
- NYC Councilmember Donovan Richards (D-Queens)
Thanksgiving Cook-a-Thon helps feed the needy
Everyone chipped in to prepare different courses and side dishes, from salad to cookies and pie.
BY JIM GARFINKEL
North Shore Synagogue held a special Mitzvah Day Thanksgiving Cook-aThon to prepare and deliver complete Thanksgiving meals to over 60 homebound or needy individuals and families throughout Long Island. In a true community and team effort, nearly 100 congregants of all ages took part in the event that culminated on Sunday, November 18 with the cooking, packing and delivering of the meals.
Preparations started weeks ago with congregants donating food and funds to buy food. On Sunday, volunteers came together to cook and prepare: donated turkeys were carved, salads cut and packed, stuffing and steamed vegetables cooked, dozens of potatoes boiled and mashed and cookies baked. Meanwhile, others packed gravy, cranberry sauce and salad dressing. After two hours of cooking and preparing,
an assembly line packed up the meals and more volunteers came to deliver the meals to families across the island. Fortunately, there was so much food donated for the Cook-a-Thon that extra food was packed up to deliver to the INN soup kitchen in Hempstead to feed even more hungry individuals.
“I’m amazed but never surprised by the generosity of the North Shore Synagogue family” said Senior Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet, “from our smallest children to our teens and adults, the level of enthusiasm when helping others is incredible and inspiring.”
North Shore Synagogue is a Reform Jewish Congregation and member of the Union for Reform Judaism. For more information, go to www.northshoresynagogue.org and facebook.com/northshoresynagogue.
With the pies cut up and packed, this team was ready for the next task.
The mashed potatoes were messy but delicious.
Sweet potatoes added even more variety.
Holidays in New York, Most Magical Time of the Year
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
The winter holiday season may well be New York City’s most magical time of the year and gets underway with the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (and the Balloon Inflation the night before), continues with the iconic Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center, and constantly delights with festivals, special events and attractions, and all the dazzle of holiday decorations right through New Year’s Day.
“The holiday season in New York City is a spectacle unlike any other,” said NYC & Company President and CEO Fred Dixon “It is a time when the vibrant energy that makes up the very fabric of our city is magnified through the joy of dozens of multicultural celebrations among New Yorkers and global visitors who make the five boroughs a centerpiece of their annual festivities.”
Highlights include landmark events and first-time New York–style holiday celebrations of a nearly endless variety for travelers to enjoy this winter. Visitors delight in historic and new shopping destinations, world-
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light the way to the most famous holiday tree, at Rockefeller Center © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com
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famous department store window displays (Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue), unrivaled outdoor ice-skating rinks and more scattered all throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. The five-borough-wide season wraps up in a fashion as dazzling as ever with various New Year’s Eve celebrations.
As always, three iconic events bookend the introduction and conclusion of the holiday season in New York City:
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring larger-than-life helium balloons, performances by the casts of Broadway musicals, select marching bands from across the nation and celebrity appearances kicks off the holiday season. A staple of the holiday season since 1924, the 92nd edition, the line-up will feature 16 giant character balloons; 43 novelty balloons, heritage balloons, balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons; 1,200 cheerleaders and dancers; more than 1,000 clowns; and 12 marching bands and 26 floats, with the climatic entrance of Santa Claus, himself, on the final float (macys.com/ parade).
But the event has a pre-quel, The Great Balloon Inflation, that takes place the night before, when the streets around the Museum of Natural History on Central Park West are literally flooded with tens of thousands of people coming to delight in seeing the massive balloons being inflated by hundreds of volunteers.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Manhattan, November 28, 2018: A lineup of live performers rivaled by few events all year will help light up New York City’s biggest and brightest home for Santa’s Christmas eve delivery again. The more than seven-story tree will spread holiday cheer to the millions of visitors it welcomes until the lights dim on January 7 (rockefellercenter.com).
New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop, Manhattan, December 31, 2018–January 1,2019: In 1904, the former New York Times owner convinced the City to rename Longacre Square in honor of the world-famous publication. In addition to the name change and the opening of NYC’s first subway line, that year marked the inaugural Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, and the “Crossroads of the World” has been the historic backdrop of the City’s New Year’s Eve celebration ever since. Approximately 1 million visitors are expected to gather to watch the ball drop in person again this year. This is something that should be on every bucket list to do at least once in a lifetime (timessquarenyc.org).
My favorite activity for the holidays is an evening stroll to see the holiday windows and decorations. My route typically goes from Macy’s (this year’s theme, “Believe in the Wonder of Giving”), up to Fifth Avenue to Saks Fifth Avenue which is directly across from Rockefeller Center (from which you can see the amazing light show that is projected onto Saks building) and across the street from St. Patrick’s
Cathedral (stop in), up to Bergdorf Goodman. Separately, I will take in Bloomingdale’s (a “Grinch” theme this year, connecting with the new movie), and Barney’s downtown on Broadway.
Meanwhile, there are more than a dozen celebratory events to delight this holiday season in NYC.
23 Days of Flatiron Cheer , Manhattan, December 1–23, 2018: The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership welcomes visitors this December to enjoy contests, performances, free neighborhood walking tours, giveaways from local businesses and an interactive installation in the North Public Plaza. Other unparalleled offerings can be found in the historic 103-block neighborhood stretching from 23rd to 28th Street, bordered by Third and Sixth Avenues (flatirondistrict.nyc).
A Slice of Brooklyn Christmas Lights Tour, Brooklyn, December 1–30, 2018: Every holiday season, more than 100,000 visitors descend on Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood to view the most extravagant Christmas displays in the New York City area. This tour, operated by born and raised Brooklynites, stops by the most overthe-top exhibits of the season while telling patrons the story of how “Dyker Lights” came to be nearly 40 years ago (asliceofbrooklyn.com).
Another popular tour is the holiday edition of The Ride, “a 21st century sleigh ride” aboard patented $1.5 million travelling high-tech theaters with floor-to-ceiling gigantic glass windows featuring side-facing VIP seating making the streets of New York the
stage. Original seasonal music, videos and hilarious hosts support the dazzling Holiday performances along the 4.2 mile journey through Midtown Manhattan (http://experiencetheride.com, 212-2210853).
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s Holiday Engagement at New York City Center, Manhattan, November 28–December 30, 2018: City Center’s 75th Anniversary Season will feature a wide range of performances including new productions, annual favorites, live music and Alvin Ailey’s feature performance Revelations. A special show on December 11 celebrates City Center’s opening performance in 1943 (alvinailey.org).
American Museum of Natural History’s Holiday Season, Manhattan, November 20, 2018–January 7, 2019: The museum’s cultural celebrations begin with the decoration of the Origami Holiday Tree—complete with more than 800 hand-folded paper models created by local artists—and continue through the New Year. On December 29, the AMNH will host its 40th annual Kwanzaa celebration. The festival of African-American heritage celebrates the seven core principles of Kwanzaa while exploring the rich history behind its traditions. Family-friendly activities, musical performances and an international marketplace are also included (amnh.org).
Apollo Theater Presents “Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night,” Manhattan, December 29, 2018: The legendary Harlem theater is celebrating Kwanzaa with visitors for the 12th
consecutive year with a night of music and dance that honors the principles of Kwanzaa—family, community and culture (apollotheater.org)
Brooklyn Ballet’s Nutcracker, Brooklyn, December 14, 2018: The hip-hop and ballet infused replication of the holiday classic, reimagined in various Brooklyn neighborhoods, is hosted by the iconic Kings Theatre, in Flatbush, for the first time this year (brooklynballet.org).
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical : Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, December 13–30, 2018: Dr. Seuss’ holiday classic is sure to cause audiences hearts to grow at least three sizes when they watch the story of the true meaning of Christmas come to life in this limited engagement at the world’s most famous arena (msg.com/ hulu-theater-at-msg).
Gingerbread Lane at New York Hall of Science, Queens, November 10, 2018–January 21, 2019: Since 2013, the edible village at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, has set the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of gingerbread houses and structures with each new installment. The record is sure to be challenged again this year (nysci.org)
Grand Army Plaza, Largest Menorah Lighting , Brooklyn,
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December 2–10, 2018: With the help of local synagogues, the Grand Army Plaza, located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, has hosted the nightly lighting of the
menorah since 1984. Visitors are invited to celebrate the holiday with concerts and gifts for children through each day of the Jewish Festival of Lights (largestmenorah.com). Holiday Workshop Weekend
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WRITER’S CORNER
The pets I’ve known - And those I wish I had known
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
My friend, Kelly’s, dog, named Hutch, was half St. Bernard and half mutt. He looked and acted all St. Bernard, however. He stood about 27 inches tall at the shoulder and weighed 110 lbs. Hutch was brown, tan and white, with short hair and he had the craggly, wrinkled face that is typical of St. Bernards.
Hutch had the disposition of a St. Bernard. He was warm, friendly and loyal to the family. He was wary of strangers but usually he warmed up to people.
Hutch loved spending time in and sleeping in his dog house in the back yard. The family’s house was a white Cape Cod with vinyl siding and Hutch’s doghouse was also a white Cape Cod with vinyl siding.
Even in the winter Kelly’s family would encourage Hutch to come indoors and he would come inside for a while to be petted and taken care of and fussed over. But Hutch was a stubborn dog. He just liked being outside. He would sit at the back door waiting for someone to come along and let him out. Hutch usually wanted to be in his dog house, in his own place, because he liked the cold air.
Hutch could do without the hot temperatures in the summer – most St. Bernards are like that – but he loved the winter.
Kelly, her husband, Jonathan, and their son, Matthew, lived in Enfield, Conn., which is in northern Connecticut just a few miles south of Longmeadow, Mass.
Kelly and Jonathan would pack the doghouse with layers of straw and blankets so Hutch would be warm when the temperature dropped. He would curl up in his doghouse at nighttime and be as content as could be.
A perfect day in Hutch’s world was when it snowed, Kelly said. Coming out of his dog house, Hutch would look amazed at all of the snowflakes coming down. He would rub his nose in the snow, eat the snow and frolic in the snow.
On cold winter days Hutch liked it whenever Kelly, Jonathan and Matthew went sledding. They would pull three sleds from their garage, walk up the best hill around and go for a spin. Hutch would run around in circles at the top of the hill then take off running alongside Matthew’s sled.
The family always tried to choose a high hill to go down so with no engine,
no brakes and no wheels Matthew would go flying down on his sled and Hutch would keep right up.
It snows frequently in the Enfield, Conn., area and there were plenty of days to go sledding. Official snow days off from school were especially fun because young Matthew could go sledding with his parents and his friends then return to the house for some cups of hot chocolate.
Whenever the family had spontaneous snowball fights, Hutch would seem delighted as he chased after the various snowballs being pelted back and forth. He sensed that these “attacks” were just good-natured fun.
On pleasant autumn or spring days Matthew would take his bicycle out for a ride and Hutch loved to run along with Matthew. When he was eight and nine years old Matthew would go for rides around the block and Hutch would trot alongside. He ran at just the right pace – not too fast and not too slow.
On warm summer days Hutch would lap up the cool water from his bowl and yes, as a typical St. Bernard, Kelly said that he would drool a bit.
The next best pet I have ever seen or heard about – or equally good, in any event – was a Blue Merle Border Collie
named Crystal. This was my cousin, Peggy’s, dog.
After Peggy married and moved from Brooklyn to Old Bridge, N.J., she and her husband, Steve, and their son, Christopher, got Crystal.
My family and I visited Peggy’s family for Christmas three months after Crystal became a member of their family. I remember thinking that she was perhaps the most exquisite dog I had ever seen.
Crystal was white with brown, black and gray coloring or splotches, hence the name “blue merle.” Dog experts say that there are many different colors and color combinations of the Collie. They come in an array of colors: Red, red merle, black, sable, sable merle, saddleback sable, white and black, white and blue, white and blue merle, white and red, white and red merle, white ticked, blue, and blue merle.
Of all of these combinations, the merle is probably the least common color pattern. The word “merle” comes from the fact that the main hair colors are diluted overall, leaving swirls of the striking colors to run in streaks, splotches and patches. (puppytoob.com)
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The most stupendous float of all at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade carries Santa Claus with his elves and reindeer ushering in Christmas © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
My Advice: Get a Voodoo Doll or Marry an Old Goat!
BY TOM MARGENAU
Q: I am 64 years old. I was married to a man who was 15 years younger than me. He was a lawyer and made really good money. I married him for love. I’m really not sure why he married me. Anyway, we got divorced a few years ago. And now that I’m pushing Social Security age, I realize what a big mistake I made. He told me he plans to work until he is 70. My own Social Security benefit is very small -- about $300. And the Social Security people told me I can’t get any benefits from my ex until he files for benefits. My goodness, I will be almost 85. What advice do you have for me?
A: Well, I hope your young husband was worth it in other ways! Because he is totally worthless to you from a Social Security perspective, at least for a long time to come. So I’ve got two bits of advice. First, you could stick pins in a voodoo doll representing your ex and wish him bad luck in the health department. Or you could marry the first old goat you can find. Better yet, make that an old goat with one of his hooves already halfway in the grave! Now let me explain.
Usually a wife can’t get benefits on her husband’s Social Security record until he is getting benefits himself. If that is what the Social Security people told you, they were a little bit off because the law gives a bit of a break to divorced women. You don’t have to wait until he is collecting benefits. You can get spousal benefits on his account as soon as he is old enough for Social Security. And that would be age 62. But that is still a long way off. So again, you can forget about getting any of his Social Security unless...!
Unless what you may wonder? Unless he dies. Then you would be due widow’s benefits immediately. That’s why I suggested the voodoo doll. But if you’re a nice person and don’t want to wish your ex any ill will, then we can move on to my second bit of advice -- the old goat!
If you remarry, you could get spousal benefits from your new husband -- assuming you don’t make the same mistake again and marry a younger guy. That’s why I suggested the old goat -- someone who is already getting Social Security. You would have to wait a year to get benefits on his record. (The law says you must be married for 12 months to qualify for spousal benefits.) But that sure is better than waiting for 13 more years until your first husband turns age 62.
And if you happen to find an old goat with health problems, then you’d qualify for much higher widow’s benefits after he dies. (A spousal rate is capped at 50 percent, whereas a widow can get up to 100 percent of her husband’s Social Security.)
\And the advantage to being an unmarried widow is that when your rich first husband turns 62, you might be due divorced wife’s benefits on his account if they exceed whatever you are getting from husband No. 2. And you certainly would get higher widow’s benefits on his record if he should happen to die before you do.
Having given you those ideas (with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek), you could go out and find a nice healthy young man and marry for love. But look where that got you the first time around!
Q: I am about to turn 66 and am trying to decide what to do with my Social Security. I hope you can help. My husband is 68. He started his benefits at 66 and gets $2,178 per month. My projected full benefit is much less -- only about $400. Friends have told me that I should delay starting my Social Security until I’m 70. And they told me I could take benefits on his record in the meantime. Do you think I should do that?
A: Because your benefit amount is so low compared to your husband’s rate, there is no need for you to wait until age 70 for anything. Or to put that another way, your own benefit amount, even at age 70 with the extra 32 percent in “delayed retirement credits” you would get for waiting until that age to file, will never exceed what you are due in spousal benefits.
Let’s look at the numbers. You said he was getting $2,178. At age 66, you’d be due a spousal benefit equal to 50 percent of that, or $1,089. If you waited until age 70 to file for your own Social Security, you’d get $400 plus an extra 32 percent, or about $528. That’s way less than the $1,089 you are due in spousal benefits.
So here is what you will do. At age 66, you will file for your own $400 Social Security check. (The law says if you are due any benefits on your own record, you must file for them.) Then at the same time, you will file for wife’s benefits on your husband’s record. You will get $689 in spousal benefits, which added to your own $400, will take you up to the full $1,089 that you are due.
Q: My wife is about to turn 62. She is thinking of starting her small Social Security check now. I plan to wait until I am 70 to file for my Social Security. That will be in 2021. But because we file a joint tax return, I am worried that if my wife takes her Social Security now, then that will jeopardize my ability to get maximum benefits when I am 70. Is that something I should be concerned about?
A: It is absolutely nothing to be concerned about. How you file a tax return has nothing to do with your eligibility for Social Security benefits.
Q: I was planning to wait until I
am 70 to start my Social Security. But a friend told me I should start my benefits as soon as possible (I’m 64) because I have two daughters in college who could get Social Security checks on my record if I sign up now. Is that true?
A: It’s not true. Benefits to dependent children end when they are 18 years old. I’m assuming both your college-age
daughters are over that benchmark, so they aren’t due anything from your Social Security record. In other words, don’t include your daughters in your Social Security planning.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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at Wave Hill, The Bronx, December 8–9, 2018: At this holiday craft fair, in addition to creating the usual wreaths and treasure boxes, families are invited to work on the feature project: the hamsa, or hamesh, the multicultural symbol of an open hand. Guests explore the spiritual side of the holidays as they make the palm-shaped amulets (wavehill.org).
New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show , The Bronx,
as well as never before seen material from Harry Potter publisher Scholastic and J.K. Rowling’s own archives. The New York exhibition, showcasing a selection of objects not featured in the London presentation that are on view to the public for the very first time, is sponsored by Audible. There are also a slew of special events and family programming in conjunction with this not-to-be-missed exhibit, which vanishes, poof, after January 27, 2019. The tickets are timed; you can
Skating at Bryant Park where there is also a holiday market © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
November 17, 2018–January 21, 2019: The annual exhibition of classical model trains moving through a hand crafted display of New York City’s built environment is back for the 27th year. More than 175 miniature iconic city structures such as Yankee Stadium, The Brooklyn Bridge and The Statue of Liberty are replicated entirely out of plant parts and will coincide with other holiday celebrations such as a cappella performances, Bar Car Nights and more at the New York Botanical Garden (nybg.org).
The New York City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, one of the most beloved and anticipated holiday classics, November 23–December 30 at Lincoln Center (nycballet.com).
New-York Historical Society Presents “Harry Potter: A History of Magic ”, Manhattan, through January 27: Quite literally, the most magical place to be during this holiday season is at the NYHS. Harry Potter: A History of Magic captures the traditions of folklore and magic at the heart of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter stories through centuries-old treasures, including rare books, manuscripts, and magical objects from the collections of the British Library, the New-York Historical Society, and other museums,
order online. Also visit The DiMenna Children’s History Museum, created for children 8-13, which presents 350 years of New York and American history through character-based pavilions, interactive exhibits and digital games. (New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West (at 77th Street), 212873-3400, nyhistory.org)
New York Philharmonic Presents “Home Alone in Concert, ” Manhattan,
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The pets I’ve known - And those I wish I had known
Crystal was as alert as could be and I remember that she had brilliant blue eyes. She was already trained by the time my cousin, Peggy, got her. Sure enough, she obeyed when she was told to sit, shake hands, stay, etc.
She liked running around in the back yard and when we visited there wasn’t any snow around just cool temperatures and a slight breeze. When she came back into the kitchen she drank some water and ate some wet dog food my cousin gave her.
Then she stood quietly for a few minutes looking around at all of the visitors. There were eight of us Lynches plus my aunt’s family plus my cousin’s family.
When Crystal stood quietly she assumed her stacking pose and that was the second time I saw her beauty. She looked regal and elegant. Collies are known for being graceful, devoted and proud. That she was.
Crystal needed daily exercise, but she was happy to chill at home the rest of the time with her family. The whole family would curl up on couches in the den and put on a good TV show or movie and of course Crystal joined them on the couch. Sticking close to the family is so typical of the breed.
To our amusement Peggy said that Crystal always knew when dogs were shown on the TV. She could see them and would watch their every move.
Peggy said that when she and Steve went out to work and Matthew went off to school on the yellow school bus, Crystal would nap for a while then wait at the front door for them to come home. She knew the family’s routines and liked it best when they were all together.
When she ran in the back yard with Christopher and some of the other kids
I saw her beauty again. She ran smoothly, gracefully. I know I also saw her smile a few times whenever Christopher tossed her a Frisbee to catch.
After romping around Crystal liked to try and herd the kids along which I found out later was a typical trait of collies. That’s what they are known for.
I mentioned how pretty she was to Peggy – how exquisitely striking – she explained that Crystal had been a show dog. She won many varied awards in several different categories and shows.
She was a pure breed Blue Merle Border Collie and I guess I saw in Crystal much of what many judges and dog show competition audience members had seen.
After three full years of being shown and competing in various arenas around the country, Crystal retired from the bright lights, the cameras and the red carpet and was put up for adoption.
That’s how my cousin, Peggy, Steve and Christopher – lucky family – got her. She became just a regular member of their family although they always knew that there was something special about Crystal.
I had never seen a pure breed show dog up close and at home before. Sure I had watched the dog shows on TV from time to time, watched them on the Westminster Dog Show, watched them wait to be called before the judges then watched them walk back and forth with their handlers when the judges told them to go, and I read articles about the various dog competitions in the newspaper.
Noticing who the owners, trainers and handlers were, I was always curious about what part of the country the dogs were from. I would root for certain dogs – for dogs that had a real personality and for dogs that just had a certain pizzazz. Naturally I would always try
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Before seeing Crystal I had never in my life met a real “show dog” before so I was lucky to meet her.
When my family and I visited my cousin’s house that Christmas and at other times, too, when we got together, I watched Crystal follow Christopher and some of the other family members around. She liked being part of a warm, loving family and I saw her flourish.
Peggy said that two of Crystal’s favorite things were being scratched on the top of her head – she always went for that – and riding in the car.
She would watch the great, big world around her and take everything in – the people in other cars, whoever was on the sidewalk, if an airplane was flying up above, etc.
Blue Merle Border Collies look somewhat like the Lassie that we all know from TV but Crystal’s coloring was a bit different from Lassie’s. Lassie was a Rough Collie dog – both Crystal and Lassie were collies.
I have to say that Hutch and Crystal were two of the best dogs I knew or had heard about from friends. Each of them had a way of standing out from the pack – and each made his and her mark on us humans.
Interesting Facts About St. Bernards*
• The St. Bernard originated in the Alpine region of Switzerland.
• There it gained notoriety as a search and rescue dog.
• The St. Bernard got its name from the Great St. Bernard Hospice in the western Alps.
• The monks at the St. Bernard Hospice were given dogs by the farmers in the valley below the mountains for protection. When the monks realized how great their sense of smell was they began using them for rescue work.
• The avalanche rescue dogs were never trained by the monks, the younger dogs simply followed the older dogs until they got the hang of things.
• Barry, the most famous of the rescue dogs at the St. Bernard Hospice, saved between 40 and 100 people.
• Over the years St. Bernards have been credited with saving nearly 2,000 people from the hazardous conditions of the Alps.
• The dogs would often travel in pairs. One would wait with the stranded person or people while the other would return to the monks for help.
• Although they are no longer working dogs, St. Bernards are still classified as such by the American Kennel Club.
• Instinctively good watchdogs, St. Bernards are great at sensing danger and will alert their families when needed.
• Saints were named after Saint Bernard of Menthon, the patron saint of mountaineers.
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December 20–21,2018: The acclaimed New York Philharmonic will perform John Williams’ score live to the classic Christmas film Home Alone, for a 2018–19 holiday season special event—booby traps and lovable bandits not included (nyphil.org)
New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store at Grand Central Terminal Holiday Train Show, Manhattan, November 15, 2018–February 3, 2019: A staple of Grand Central Terminal during the holiday season since 2001, the train show features
a 34-foot-long track where vintage trains from the museum’s collection travel through a miniature New York City and countryside scene all the way to the North Pole (grandcentralterminal.com).
Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes, Manhattan, November 9, 2018–January 1, 2019: Everyone’s favorite high kickers dance their way from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve and champion the holiday spirit of New York City with their extravagant costumes and breathtaking state-of-the-art production (rockettes.com)
St. Thomas Church which is famous
for the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys, and its annual performances of Handel’s Messiah (Dec. 4, 6). Also this year, “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten (Dec. 13). (Purchase tickets, www.saintthomaschurch. org/music/concerts); also take a tour of this magnificent edifice, built in 1913 in the French High Gothic style. (5th Avenue and 53rd Street, www. saintthomaschurch.org).
Visiting St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue is also a highlight of the holidays and it is remarkable that you can just walk in and enjoy an inspirational service, especially on
Christmas Day.
I personally love to close out the holiday season on New Year’s Eve at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine which presents the most magnificent annual Concert for Peace, founded by Leonard Bernstein in 1984 with the idea of bringing together New Yorkers and visitors from around the world for an evening filled with uplifting music in a most magnificent setting. Indeed, the cathedral offers a rich calendar of concerts throughout the holiday season, as well as tours of this architectural jewel. Check the website for details.(The Cathedral of
St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, at 112th Street, New York, NY 10025, 212-316-7540, info@stjohndivine. org, www.stjohndivine.org)
Favorite Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit
Central Park is magical in any season, but particularly for the holidays. In addition to the Wollman Rink (wollmanskatingrink.com), The Swedish Cottage is an enchanting place that is home to one of the last public marionette companies in the country. The cottage was originally constructed as a model pre-fabricated schoolhouse, and became Sweden’s entry in the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. After the exhibit, Central Park’s co-designer Frederick Law Olmsted had it placed in Central Park, where it has been headquarters for the Marionette Theater since 1939
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(West Side at 79th Street). Currently playing is “Yet, Set, Snow!”, an original story and production from the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, with performances through the season until Feb. 24, 2019. (Purchase tickets, www. cityparksfoundation.org/arts/swedishcottage-marionette-theatre)
Other favorite venues to get into the Christmas Spirit: Bryant Park, with its massive Christmas tree, ice skating rink, festive holiday markets, cafes, and carousel (wintervillage.org) has become one of the city’s iconic holiday places. Of course, there is skating right below the magnificent Christmas tree at the Rink at Rockefeller Center (therinkatrockcenter.com). There is also skating and The Rink at Brookfield Place opens November 1 (230 Vesey St., 860-209-3459, gpice.com).
Besides Bryant Park, there are
holiday markets at Union Square, Columbus Circle, and Grand Central Terminal.
For a festive place to shop: The Shops at Columbus Circle, a destination within a destination that draws more than 16 million visitors per year to its 50 shops, renowned restaurants, bars and that free priceless view of Central Park (not to mention temperaturecontrolled and pet-friendly). But there are some spectacular happenings for the holidays:
Broadway Under the Stars is a five-week series of free public performances from today’s hottest Broadway musicals performing on the second floor mezzanine at The Shops at Columbus Circle. Participating shows include: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Head Over Heels, Kinky Boots, The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Waitress and Wicked (check out theshopsatcolumbuscircle. com for schedules). Performances begin Monday, Nov. 12 and take place for five consecutive Mondays through Dec. 10. Shows begin at 5 pm and last approximately 20 minutes. (Free and open to the public, no reservations or tickets are required.)
Holiday Under the Stars is The Shops at Columbus Circle’s holiday lights display, featuring 12 massive 14-foot stars which hang from the 100-foot-high ceilings. This is claimed to be the largest specialty crafted exhibit of illuminated color display in the world. There is a 5-minute daily musical light show every half hour from 5 pm to 9 pm, through the end of the year.
Culinary Delights: Among the restaurants are six Michelin Stars: from Chef Masayoshi Takayama’s Masa, the only three-star Michelin Japanese/Sushi restaurant in the U.S., to the gastronomic jewel
box that is Thomas Keller’s Per Se). The Bluebird London restaurant in London and Momofuku Noodle Bar are newly opened and join the Landmarc and Porter House restaurants.
Also, take in the breathtaking views of Central Park from the 150-foot-high panoramic windows, one of the few indoor places in Manhattan where you can enjoy this vantage point.
(Visit www.theshopsatcolumbus circle.com for an ever-changing list of events and happenings.)
Also consider seeing show on Broadway or off-Broadway. Some of the best places to catch some discount tickets include Broadwaybox.com, Theatermania.com, Stubhub.com, and Tdf.org, and waiting on line at the TKTS counter at Duffy Plaza in Times Square (a happening in itself), with two other locations, at Lincoln Center and South Street Seaport. Some hard-to-get shows, like Aladdin, offer daily lotteries for discounted tickets.
For more information regarding the most wonderful time of the year in the five boroughs, find NYC & Company’s official guide to the holidays in New York City at NYCgo.com/holiday.
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PLAINVIEW-MANETTO
HILL ESTATES:
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Split, Large Den, Hardwood Floors, New Roof, Quiet Cul-de-Sac. $599,888 Sparrow Realtors 516-220-6417
S. FARMINGDALE: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Ranch, Porch, Livingroom, FDR, Kitchen, Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Large Attic, 2 Car Garage and Low Taxes. $389,888 Sparrow Realtors 516-220-6417
OPEN HOUSE
LAUREL
Saturday 12/1
11:00am to 1:00pm 3690 Peconic Bay Blvd
Custom 3000 sf Ranch with Deeded Bay Beach Rights! 4 BRs, LR, FDR, Family Rm, EIK, Large Laundry Room. Walk Up Attic. Energy Efficient! Must See! $699,999 MLS#3055828
RIVERHEAD REEVES PARK!
Sat 12/1
12:00 pm-2:00 pm 20 Seabreeze Dr. Enjoy This Spacious Better Than New Immaculate Post-Modern!
Open Floor Plan is perfect for entertaining family & friends. Attached Handicapped Office. 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths. Close to LI Sound with easy access beach. Experience all that the North Fork offers. Wineries, Beaches, Boating, Golf & More. Reduced! $699,000. MLS#3067054
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE
NORTH FORK
UNIQUE NORTH FORK HOME FOR SALE. One of a kind custom built home located in private Mattituck/Cutchogue neighborhood. 4 BR, 4.5 Baths. Two Master Suites, custom built-ins and mouldings, Brazilian cherry floors throughout, three car garage, full basement, custom gunite pool with bluestone / granite patio. Magnificent view of the Hamptons. $1.625.
PRINCIPALS ONLY By appointment only: 917-217-6676
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE
SEBASTIAN FLORIDA (East Coast)
Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from $114,900. 772-5810080; www.beach-cove.com
SERVICES
EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED
INTERNET as low as $14.95/ month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623.
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PASSIONATE FOODIE
AVAILABLE
Soon to be empty nester, former culinary graduate looking to get back into my passion. Available to cook in your home or mine.
No time for grocery shopping? No problem, I will shop for you. References available. Call Elena 516-382-0393
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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
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COMPUTERS
COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus removal, data recovery! 24/7 Emergency Service, in home repair/on line solutions. $20 off any service! 844-892-3990
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
AMBIANCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
*Handyman & Remodeling
*Kitchen Installations
*Furniture Assembly
*Finish Carpentry
*Minor Electrical & Plumbing
25year 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
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888-657-9488
CJM CONTRACTING, INC.
Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers / extensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome. Free estimates. Licensed / insured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777
LAMPS FIXED $65
In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628
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
SERVICES
ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED
All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs Nassau Lic# H1859520000.
B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860
SKY CLEAR WINDOW INC.
Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/ rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 45 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com
WALK-IN BATHTUB
Stay in your home longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, and a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-844286-6771
HEALTH & FITNESS
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
Z ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL HEALING ARTS
Xiao Jun Zhou, L.Ac. NYS Licensed Acupuncturist/M.D.China.
U.S. National Board Certified Herbalist. 103 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 516-809-8999
AccuHerbZhou@gmail.com
Insurance Accepted
SERVICES
PAINTING & PAPERHANGING
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING
Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock
Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement
JOHN MIGLIACCIO
Licensed & Insured #80422100000
Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)
JV PAINT
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378
MICHELANGELO PAINTING & WALLPAPER
Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499
PARTY HELP
LADIES & GENTLEMEN
RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545
TUTORING
MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314
ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314
PRIVATE SPANISH TUTOR: Let me help fill the learning gap that hinders your child’s success in Spanish. William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Cell/text 516-5098174. Email: wdctutor@aol.com
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TUTORING
PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6
Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com
WILSON CERTIFIED tutor available to motivate and work with your elementary-middle school aged child. Reading, math, writing, executive functioning (study/organizational) skills. 30+ years special education experience. Contact Michelle at shellycotter112@gmail.com or 516-428-1427
INSTRUCTION
CLARINET, SAXOPHONE AND FLUTE LESSONS:
Professional musician NYSSMA Adjudicator, motivating lessons in your home. All ages, beginner to advanced. NYSSMA Prep.
Bernie Rose,Ph.D. 646-662-9373
PIANO LESSONS
By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com
CLEANING
SERVICES
CLEANING
STRONG ARM CLEANING:
Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com
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SERVICES
1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557
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
SERVICES
COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125
DISH TV
$59.99 for 190 Channels $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installations, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-877-229-5789
Last Hope Part of the Chewy.com Rescue Program
CLEANING AVAILABLE
Houses and Apartments. Flexible days and hours. Experienced, reasonable prices. Very good references Own transportation. Please call 516-272-5154
HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE
Monday-Friday, weekends too!
Excellent references. Call Erika or Elsa 718-710-8373
COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com
NATURAL STONE RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE: Granite, marble, limestone, other natural stones; repair cracks & chips, remove stains & scratches, cleaning, polishing. Licensed/insured. Marlon 516-205-9635 www.naturalstonerandm.com naturalstonerestoration19@ gmail.com
OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed / insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220
If you haven’t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https:// www.chewy.com/ rp/5941
Children’s book author/illustrator Tim Miller, who wrote such books as "Moo Moo in a Tutu" and "What’s Cooking Moo Moo", spoke to the district’s kindergartners and some lucky middle school students at the Jericho Library on November 19. Pictured here with Tim are Children’s Librarians Barbara Barrett and Roseann Lewandowski.
George Frideric Handel
THE ORCHESTRA AT SHELTER ROCK Stephen Michael Smith, Conductor THE UUCSR CHOIR with Professional Soloists Meagan Brus, soprano Michael St. Peter, tenor
Sunday, December 9, 2018 1:30 pm
UUCSR Members: $5
Non-Members: $8
Under 18 years old: Free Come sing along, or just listen
Musical scores provided at no charge
Ample, free parking | Fully handicapped accessible
SPANISH TUDOR
MUSIC LESSONS
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LONG ISLAND PRETZELS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 6, 2918. Office locat ed in Nassau County, New York. SSNY has been desig nated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to Lee J. Mondshein, Esq., 445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 334, Melville, NY 11747. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
SYO 4235
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau
M&T Bank, Plaintiff, VS. Kyong Seo a/k/a Kyong Sook Seo a/k/a Kyongsook Seo, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 14, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau County Supreme Court,
100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on December 18, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 40 Maple Run Drive, Unit 40 a/k/a 40 Maple Run Court, Unit 40, Jericho, NY 11753. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 17, Block 15 and Lot 15.75, together with an undivided 1.552 percent undivided interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $636,886.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13-009858.
Ethan D. Irwin, Esq., Referee Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Hertzel, LLP,
200 John James Audubon Parkway, Suite 202, Amherst, New York 14228, Attorneys for Plaintiff JNJ 7899
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This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Thursday, November 29th at 2:00PM
Current Events in Perspective
Presenter: Michael D’Innocenzo, Hofstra University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History and Advisory Board Member, Hofstra Center for Civic Engagement Hofstra University Professor Emeritus Michael D’Innocenzo discusses many newsworthy issues in this ongoing series.
This event is free.
Friday, November 30th at 11:00AM
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia Presenter: Alzheimer's Association
A representative will be discussing the detection, causes, risk factors, stages, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Lecture and video from experts will be shown.
This event is free.
Saturday, December 1st at 7:30PM
Soul of the Century: Vinny St. Martin & The Seeing Eye Dog Band
Vinny’s personal tribute to Ray Charles, the man he calls the Soul of the Century. An exciting show that will leave you cheering for more.
This event is free.
Thursday, December 6th at 2:00PM
Understanding Congress and the 2018 Elections
Presenter: Professor James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University and retired NYPD detective
The most alarming contemporary feature of the government drafted by the Framers 230 years ago has been the self-imposed impotence of the Congress. James Coll will discuss diminishing congressional relevance as not only a reality but a systemic shift from the vision of those who created the Supreme law of the land.
This event is free.
The Syosset Public Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY 11791.
December Book Discussions at Syosset Public Library
Thursday, December 4th at 1:30PM
Title Swap with Librarians
Share tea, cookies and your favorite titles with the Readers' Services staff and we'll share ours. We promise you will leave with a list of great reads.
Tuesday, December 11th at 7:30PM
Evening Book Discussion
CIRCE by Madeline Miller
With Ralph Guiteau, Readers' Services Librarian Year-end Readers Services celebration with author Jacqueline Friedland.
Wednesday, December 19th at 2:00PM
Year-End Celebration with Jacqueline Friedland
Join the Readers' Services Department for an exciting Year-End Celebration featuring Jacqueline Friedland, local author of the debut novel TROUBLE THE WATER. Book sale and signing will be held at the end of the event. No registration required.
The Syosset Public Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY 11791. For more information about these events, please call 516-921-7161 ext. 239 or go to www.syossetlibrary.org or send an email: to readersservices@syossetlibrary.org *All events are Wheelchair Accessible
Safer, Less Invasive Surgical Treatments for Obesity
Mercy offers minimally invasive weight loss surgery performed by some of the country’s leading bariatric surgeons. With a nationally accredited Bariatric Center, Mercy performs more than 600 weight loss procedures a year. It offers laparoscopic:
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Adjustable gastric banding
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Single-incision surgery (SILS)*
Shawn M. Garber, MD, chief of bariatric surgery at Mercy, and his colleagues in the New York Bariatric Group, Spencer A. Holover, MD, Jeffrey W. Chiao, MD, John D. Angstadt, MD, Eric A. Sommer, MD, and Nikhilesh Sekhar, MD have performed thousands of minimally invasive weight loss procedures. In addition to its specially trained bariatric surgery team, Mercy has a dedicated bariatric unit with rooms and accommodations specially designed for post-surgery comfort and privacy.
Seminars offering education and information are offered monthly at New York Bariatric Group, Mineola, NY to those individuals who are contemplating bariatric surgery.
Single-incision Surgery*
Obesity can lead to other illnesses from chronic to acute, some very severe and deadly, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, coronary vascular disease, heart attack, stroke, and even cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity and overweight together are the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States, close behind tobacco use.
Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre is an accredited center of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program that offers weight loss surgery with efficacy, efficiency and safety.
Weight-loss surgery, known medically as bariatric surgery, is performed on patients who are approximately 100 pounds or more overweight and have been unsuccessful with diet and exercise programs, and weight-loss medications. Someone who is 60–80 pounds overweight may qualify if he or she has a medical condition related to obesity.
Mercy is the first hospital on Long Island to offer a new even less invasive gastric banding procedure known as Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) that uses just one small opening in the abdomen, through the navel, rather than the five incisions required in traditional techniques. Select Sleeve Gastrectomy patients may also be candidates for SILS.
Mercy Medical Center is an accredited center of the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program that offers weight loss surgery with efficacy, efficiency and safety.
Mercy offers minimally invasive weight loss surgery performed by some of the country’s leading bariatric surgeons. With a nationally accredited Bariatric Center, Mercy provides more than 600 weight loss procedures a year. It offers laparoscopic:
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Adjustable gastric banding • Gastric bypass surgery • Single-incision surgery (SILS)
This Week at the Jericho Public Library
Saturday, December 1st at 12:30PM
Cooking Demonstration -
Getting Ready for a Holiday Tea Party with Lucy Van Horn
In this Table Top Adventure, Lucy will show you how to prepare hot and cold finger food, an Irish dessert, and the way to make a “proper” cup of tea. You will go home with recipes and a different and easy way to entertain for the holiday. Bring your appetite. There will be lots of tasting, recipes, and Lucy’s tips and tricks. Cost: $3.00 per person (non-refundable) Space is limited. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.
Monday, December 3rd at 2:00PM
A Celebration of Leonard Bernstein with Richard Knox
The year 2018 marks the centennial of the birth of the legendary Leonard Bernstein. His work as a composer, pianist, author, music lecturer and longtime conductor, primarily with the New York Philharmonic
Orchestra, cemented his reputation as one of the most talented and successful musicians America has ever produced. This presentation will discuss his career, his masterpiece, West Side Story, his role as pianist, conductor and more.
Tuesday, December 4th at 2:00PM
Movie: “Whitney”
(Documentary/Biography/Music)
An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston. Starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin. Rated R. 2 hours.
Wednesday, December 5th at 2:00PM
Colon Cancer Awareness
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer afflicting Americans regardless of age, gender or race. In fact, the incidence and prevalence of colon cancer is increasing in younger and younger populations. Join us for an informative talk with Northwell Health Colorectal Surgeon, Dr. Shirley Shih and learn how to prevent, diagnose and
treat this disease.
Thursday, December 6th at 1:30PM
The Passionate Reader with Mary Hirdt: “Waking Lions” by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
After neurosurgeon Eitan Green hits and kills an African migrant while driving on a deserted road late at night, the victim’s wife tracks him down and confronts him the next day and her price for silence shatters his safe existence.
Thursday, December 6th at 2:00PM
Art Lecture: Andy Warhol
The Whitney Museum is planning the city’s first Andy Warhol retrospective in nearly 30 years. It promises to make you reconsider much of what you thought and understood about America’s favorite pop artist. Warhol presaged the era of social media and self-promotion and tapped into the cultural zeitgeist that is a commonplace reality in our era. This lecture showcases the Pop artists and Pop artworks circa 1958 to 1970.
Friday, December 7th at 2:00PM
Movie: “Juliet, Naked” (Comedy/Drama/Music)
This is the story of Annie (the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan) and her unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter Tucker Crowe, who also happens to be the subject of Duncan’s musical obsession. Starring Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke, Chris O’Dowd. (England) Subtitles. Rated R. 1 hour, 37 minutes.
Saturday, December 8th from 2:00 to 4:00PM Art Reception Hosted by The Manhasset Art Association
This is a juried show. Awards will be given out at the reception. The exhibit will run from December 1 –31, 2018, and will feature a variety of media.
The Jericho Public Library is located at 1 Merry Lane, Jericho, NY 11753.
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides both days
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MLS# 3042128
91 Syosset Circle, Syosset
Sold Price: $771,000
Date: 10/08/2018
4 Schuyler Drive, Jericho Sold
5
6 beds, 4 Full baths
Style: Colonial # of Families: 2 Lot Size: 65x100
Schools: Syosset
Total Taxes: $20,783
MLS# 3030734
51 Colony Lane, Syosset
Sold Price: $550,000
Date: 10/03/2018
3 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1
Lot Size: 62x116
Schools: Syosset
Total Taxes: $10,076
MLS# 3031270
A VISION OF SOPHISTICATION | LLOYD HARBOR | $1,498,888 | Located in Lloyd Neck estates on 2 acres, this 5-bedroom colonial offers spacious and inviting living area, perfect for entertaining. This home is a marriage of the best of land and sea, the ultimate choice for the most discerning buyer. Web# 3075942 |
EXPANDED FARM RANCH | SYOSSET | $1,349,000 | This expansive home lends itself to year-round entertaining and offers 5-bedrooms and 4.5 baths, recreation room with soaring ceilings and oversized dining room living room with fireplace. French doors off the kitchen lead you the manicured 1 flat acre with extensive decking and in-ground pool. Web# 3063190 | Christine
MARYANN CLARA
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O: 516.921.2262
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