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Legion hosts Americanism awards

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne (2nd right) and Town Clerk Kate Murray (right) congratulated Gus Tsiorvas as he was recognized during the Levittown American Legion Post 1711 Americanism Awards on March 20. Gus is the owner of the Embassy Dinner in Bethpage, transforming the establishment into a symbol of patriotism and a self-described “home” for police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, veterans, and other first responders. Gus recently organized a 9/11 memorial drone tribute. Also attending were Gus’ family, members of the Levittown American Legion, Nassau County Legislators Tom McKevitt and Kayla Knight, and New York State Assemblyman John Mikulin.

Free Family Spring Festival

The Town of Oyster Bay invites you to celebrate the season at the Free Family Fun Spring Festival on Saturday, April 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park on Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury.

Get ready for an exciting afternoon packed with entertainment for all ages! Families can enjoy free attractions, including inflatable rides, games, a petting zoo, and multiple photo opportunities! Plus, an array of food trucks will be on-site with deli-

cious specialties available for purchase.

For more details, contact the Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/capa.

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Town honors golfers for saving a life

The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored a Town of Oyster Bay Golf Pro, as well as three fellow golfers for their remarkable actions that saved the life of a Syosset resident.

On November 1, 2025, Carl Badean suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing golf on the 16th hole at the Town’s course, during a lesson. Carl’s golf instructor, Town of Oyster Bay Golf Pro Nicholas Mattia, immediately took action and called for help. Three fellow golfers, Sal LoStrappo, Mike Angelone and Rich LeWarn, who had also been golfing that day, dropped everything and ran quickly to assist. Theycalled 911, alerted staff to the situation, performed CPR and rescue breathing, and administered the AED, saving Carl’s life.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “At one point, Carl’s heart had stopped completely — and because of their brave and selfless actions, his heart was restarted before emergency medical personnel arrived to take over. These men, ordinary people, acted with extraordinary courage and heroism and saved Carl’s life. Their selfless actions exemplify the best in all of us: kindness, compassion, and the ability to act decisively and courageously when fellow citizens are in need.”

Carl, a husband, father, and grandfather, has made a full recovery and is expected to be back out on the greens this summer.

The Oyster Bay Town Board honored a Town Golf Pro as well as three other golfers for saving the life of a stricken golfer.

Seminar for seniors on scam prevention

On Wednesday, April 29, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold Drucker will partner with Family and Children's Association (FCA) to host a session for seniors on how to avoid scams.

Learn:

• What is financial abuse and exploitation

• Who is targeted and why

• Ways by which financial abuse and exploitation occur

• Scams to be aware of

• Suspicious activities and possible signs of financial abuse

• Ways to protect yourself

• What to do if you've been a victim

The session will take place on April 29, at 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset.

For more information please contact The office of Leg. Drucker at 516-571-6216

Spring Sale at Gregory Museum

The Hicksville Gregory Museum will be holding its Spring Gift Shop Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 25–26 between 1–5 p.m.

All visitors to the Museum will get 10% off on all gift shop merchandise. All

Hicksville Gregory Museum members will receive an extra 10% off their purchase. Visitors who become members during their visit will receive the combined 20% off their purchase.

Bethpage School Board meetings

The Bethpage Board of Education will hold the following meetings during April: Agenda Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m., JFK Middle School. Regular Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m., Administration Building.

Local Pathfinders honored by Town

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Jeanine Driscoll

presented the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award to Pamela Marcinek of Levittown as she was recognized during the Town’s Women’s History Month Celebration on March 26. Pamela is a familiar face to local organizations ranging from the Levittown Lions Club to the American Legion Auxiliary. Her commitment to give back is showcased through crocheting hats for those undergoing chemotherapy, supplying canned goods for food pantries and much more.

the Town’s Women’s History Month Celebration on March 26.

Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti (second right), Town Clerk Kate Murray (left), and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll (right) presented the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award to Pat Carney of Levittown as she was recognized during

Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti (second right), Councilman Dennis Dunne (second left), Town Clerk Kate Murray (right),

Receiver of Taxes

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BHS accounting classes attend sports business day

On March 18, Bethpage High School’s College Accounting students had the opportunity to attend Sports Business Day at UBS Arena, where they connected with and learned from executives of the New York Islanders. The students toured the arena and received an inside look at how the Islanders enterprise operates behind the scenes.

Sales executives spoke about their corporate sponsorships with companies such as Verizon, JetBlue and American Express – advertisements for which are displayed across the arena. Representatives from the community relations department spoke about the importance of community outreach, especially to young people, which they foster through their Future Islanders Program and other community initiatives. All the professionals spoke about the individual paths they took to reach their current positions, giving students a broader sense of the career possibilities within sports management.

From brand management to fan engagement, this opportunity provided students with a whole new perspective on the industry by seeing how much effort and teamwork it takes to create such a successful franchise.

On March 18, Bethpage High School’s College Accounting students had the opportunity to attend Sports Business Day at UBS Arena, where they connected with, and learned from, executives of the New York Islanders.

Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District Press release and photo by Paridhi Miglani, Bethpage High School student press corps member.

IN MEMORIAM

James M. Tonsmeire, Jr.

James M. Tonsmeire, Jr., 81, of Cocoa Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born in Flushing, New York, on April 22, 1944, Jim was the third of five children born to James and Marjorie Tonsmeire. He was raised in Garden City, where he attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Chaminade High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University.

Jim had a successful business career in logistics management, beginning with the family furniture business A.H. Stiehl and later with Lumex, a manufacturer of durable medical goods. He met his wife Eileen at a Notre Dame football game at Yankee Stadium after being introduced by their sisters. They married in 1967 and raised their sons in Syosset.

Upon retirement, Jim and Eileen moved to the North Fork of Long Island, where they built a second career together as real estate brokers. In their later years they spent winters in Vero Beach, Florida.

Jim will be deeply missed by his sons, Brian and David; daughters-inlaw, Cynthia and Sandra; beloved grandchildren, William, Dylan, and Juliana; his siblings, Betty Ann Eastin of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Robert Tonsmeire of Wayland, Massachusetts, and Patricia Wilson of British Columbia, Canada; many cherished nieces, nephews, and their children; and close friends and colleagues. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen and his sister Marjorie.

Jim enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, music, and watching sports. Boating was a lifelong passion he shared with his family, whether sailing on Peconic Bay or cruising the waters of Florida. He was an active and dedicated father who coached both of his sons in baseball and basketball during their elementary school years, creating many cherished family memories on the field and court. Jim was a loving grandfather

East Street students have work published

who liked nothing more than making his grandchildren laugh. After Eileen’s passing, Jim moved to oceanfront Cocoa Beach, Florida, where he was blessed to have the loving company and care of his nieces Janet Murnaghan and Sharon Ruddock and their children.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at HortonMathie Funeral Home, Greenport, New York.

An 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, Greenport, New York.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim’s memory to Jack Academy, a school in Ghana founded by his nieces in honor of his adored grandnephew, with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty. Please visit https://jackacademy.com.

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East Street Elementary School in Hicksville is celebrating a wonderful literary achievement of two talented fourth grade students, Kora Kowalski and Maya Pestano. The two have recently been recognized as Young Writers and published in the anthology “Spook Squad: Into The Shadows,” part of the Young Writers USA’s Spook Squad series.

Kora’s story, “The Noise in the Woods,” and Maya’s tale, titled “Skeletons,” were selected for publication following their participation in the Young Writers national Spook Squad competition. The contest invites elementary age students to craft an imaginative and suspenseful story told in just 100 words or fewer.

Designed to inspire creativity and foster a love of literacy, the competi-

tion challenges young authors to use vivid language, descriptive detail and originality to bring eerie ideas to life. Selected entries are compiled into a published anthology, celebrating the creativity and hard work of students across the country.

This recognition recognizes Kora and Maya’s individual talents as creative writers. Additionally, their accomplishment serves as an inspiration to their classmates and underscores the importance of encouraging young voices in storytelling.

“We are incredibly proud of our young authors,” said East Street Principal Joe Messana. “Their willingness to share their creativity demonstrates their writing skills and wonderful imagination.”

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James M. Tonsmeire, Jr.,

East Street fourth grade students Maya Pestano and Kora Kowalski with their teacher Lara Fabrizio.

Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

THERE REALLY IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME.

At NYU Langone, we’re doing all we can to make sure our patients receive the best care during and after their hospital stay, so they can go home and stay home. Shorter hospital stays reduce your risk of infection, medication side effects, and complications. Plus, you can get back to the things you love most: your own bed, family dinners, and life as usual.

But getting you home is only half the story. Our low readmission rates mean you won’t have to come back days or weeks later for the same issue. Because when it comes to hospital stays, nobody wants a sequel. Just another reason we’re ranked #1 for quality care in the U.S.

Help honor those who assist veterans

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to help shine a spotlight on local heroes by submitting nominations for the Town of Oyster Bay’s annual Veterans Volunteer Awards. Honorees will be recognized during the Town’s beloved “Salute to America” Celebration on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at John Burns Park.

This annual tribute celebrates the extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in service to our veteran community - those who continue to make a lasting impact through compassion, advocacy, and selfless dedication.

“‘Salute to America’ is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by our veterans and the importance of those who continue to stand beside them,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Each year, we are proud to recognize individuals whose unwavering commitment strengthens and uplifts our veteran community. I encourage residents to nominate someone who truly deserves to be honored for their outstanding

service.”

Nominations are accepted in two categories:

• Veteran Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a veteran)

• Friend of Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a non-veteran)

All nominees must be Town of Oyster Bay residents. Submissions must include a brief narrative outlining the nominee’s ongoing contributions to veterans’ causes. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 5.

Award recipients will be honored during a special ceremony at the Salute to America Celebration—an unforgettable evening featuring live musical performances and a spectacular fireworks display, held in gratitude for the brave men and women who have protected our nation’s freedoms.

To submit a nomination or request an application, visit oysterbaytown.com/vetnominations or email kfileccia@ oysterbay-ny.gov, or call (516) 797-7925.

LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, Syosset, New York will be held in the Auditorium of the South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, in said District on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items.

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money that will be required for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District's budget and the Syosset Public Library's budget for 20262027, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time beginning Tuesday, May 5, 2026 except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk, South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York and at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, New York between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, beginning on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. In addition, a copy of said School District budget will be available on the District website and to any resident in the District at each schoolhouse in the District in which school is maintained, during regular school hours and on days when school is in session, other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report, prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Syosset Public Library will hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library. A copy of the proposed library budget will be available to the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, not later than Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the library. The proposed budget will also be made available on the library’s website.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029.

3. To adopt the annual budget of the Syosset Public Library for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

4. To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2031.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of said School District in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Monday, April 20, 2026. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 46 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); must state the name and residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. Such nominating petitions shall describe the specific vacancy upon the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 46 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Library's Board of Trustees); must state the name and residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required, either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special District meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other people who wish to vote must register.

or she is

to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said register is

or any special District meeting held after May 19, 2026.

Office of the District Clerk of said School District in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Monday, April 20, 2026. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 46 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); must state the name and residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. Such nominating petitions shall describe the specific vacancy upon the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 46 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Library's Board of Trustees); must state the name and residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, April 24, at 10:00 a.m.

Simply Stronger with Balance (VIRTUAL)

Instructor: Mindy Vasta

once you register.

Friday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. –8:30 p.m.

Handheld weights, resistance bands and balls will help improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Includes a balance segment to enhance posture, core strength, and proper alignment of muscle groups. Exercises can be performed sitting or standing. Equipment recommended but not required. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org. The Zoom link will be sent out

SY-CON Presents: Retro Gaming Night! (IN-PERSON)

Join us for an evening of retro arcade and board games hosted by LI-Retro Gaming and Game Master Games! There’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy

Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Driver’s Safety Course (IN-PERSON)

LEGAL NOTICES

Completion of this program entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. In person registration ONLY. For drivers of all ages. Fee: $33

Sunday, April 26, at 1:00 p.m. Concert: The Day Trippers (IN-PERSON)

The Board of Registration will meet on the following dates: Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Syosset High School Monday, May 11, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. South Woods Middle School for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law; to add any additional names to the register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which times any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday, May 16, 2026 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at each of the three (3) separate election districts to prepare the register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in the year 2027 and any special District meetings that may be held after the preparation of said register (not including the election on May 19, 2026), at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said register is prepared, or any special District meeting held after May 19, 2026. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early mail and absentee ballots are available on the District website and also are obtainable during school business hours from the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York. An application must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election for which an early mail or absentee ballot is sought. To obtain a ballot by mail, completed applications must be received by the Office of the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election. The early mail and absentee ballot will be mailed to the address set forth in the application, no later than six (6) days before the election. To obtain a ballot in person (applicant or his or her agent), the completed application must be delivered to the Office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election, Monday, May 18, 2026. Early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the Office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Enjoy this four-piece local band that plays the greatest hits of The Beatles. Follow along as they start with the early songs and play in chronological order all the way to the final album. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Monday, April 27, from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Card & Board Games (IN-PERSON)

Bring a game to play with your friends for the afternoon. Play canasta, Mah Jongg (must have table covering), or a board game. Rooms will be set up with tables and chairs. You will need to bring your own game and playing partners. No registration needed.

Tuesday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion (In-Person)

We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of author Harper Lee throughout the month of April! Join Kaye Spurrell, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the 1961 Pulitzer Prize winning novel and reader favorite, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. No registration needed.

Wednesday, April 29, at 9:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m.

A list of persons to whom early mail and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Tuesday, May 12, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election, except that hours for inspection on Saturday, May 16, 2026 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Office of the District Clerk will be closed on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Any qualified voter may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration and application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Military ballots must be distributed no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail or in person and (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the Board of Education at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset , New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Monday, April 20, 2026 except as to a question or proposition required by law to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting which shall be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on Friday, March 20, 2026, must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 116 qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election District are as follows:

Election District 13: Residents who live in the Robbins Lane and South Grove elementary school attendance zones will vote at Robbins Lane Elementary School, 157 Robbins Lane, Syosset, New York.

Election District 22: Residents who live in the A.P. Willits and Baylis elementary school attendance zones will vote at H.B. Thompson Middle School, 98 Ann Drive, Syosset, New York.

Election District 23: Residents who live in the Walt Whitman, Berry Hill and Village elementary school attendance zones will vote at Syosset High School, 70 Southwoods Road, Syosset, New York.

Ms. Kellyanne Moore, District Clerk

Adult Walking Club (IN-PERSON)

Take a walk around the neighborhood (weather permitting). Enjoy some exercise, meet new people, and stay healthy. Wear sneakers, and bring a water bottle. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Wednesday, April 29, at 2:00 p.m.

Senior Scams with Nassau County Police Department (IN-PERSON)

Learn about the most common techniques that criminals use to steal information and funds from senior citizens and receive valuable resources to protect yourself and your loved ones. No registration needed.

Thursday, April 30, from 1:30 -3:30 p.m.

Seniors of Syosset Drop-In (IN-PERSON)

Costume Design in Film: The First 60 Years (IN-PERSON)

Presenter: Max Alvarez, film historian

The lecture is a stylish journey through six decades of cinematic costume design, starting with the earliest days of Hollywood in the 1910s to groundbreaking work from the 1970s. No registration needed.

Friday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. Simply Stronger with Balance (VIRTUAL) Instructor: Mindy Vasta Handheld weights, resistance bands and balls will help improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. Includes a balance segment to enhance posture, core strength, and proper alignment of muscle groups. Exercises can be performed sitting or standing. Equipment recommended but not required. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org. The Zoom link will be sent out once you register.

Friday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m.

Book-to-Film Discussion (IN-PERSON)

Continuing the 100th birthday celebration of author Harper Lee (April 28, 1926-February 19, 2016)! Read the 1961 Pulitzer Prize winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, then join us at the library to view the 1962 film adaptation starring Gregory Peck and Mary Badham, followed by a brief discussion led by Jackie Ranaldo, Head of Readers’ Services. No registration needed.

Funded through New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program (NNORC-SOS). The program will offer social work support, community health nursing, and subsidized transportation to local medical appointments, free bus transportation for shopping, as well as other activities and services. Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will drop-in and get involved.

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Burns Avenue School / East Street School / Woodland School / Lee Avenue School / Fork Lane School / Dutch Lane School / Old Country Road School

Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, April 24

10:30 a.m.: Stained Glass Coasters with Kelly SchulteSmith - Discover the magic that happens when you fire glass at a very high temperature in a kiln! Join Kelly as she guides you through the basics of this beautiful and creative technique. This is a beginner level class; all supplies are included. Each participant will create their own pair (set of 2) Fused Glass Coasters. $5.00 per person.

And Further Notice is Hereby Given that a public budget hearing on the proposed Library budget will be on May 5, 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. The proposed Library budget is available upon request by any resident commencing April 28, 2026 at the Hicksville Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the library website www.hicksvillelibrary.org , at the Hicksville Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 169 Jerusalem Ave, Hicksville, NY 11801, at the School District Administrative Center, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:

ity, and hands-on learning in a memorable way.

Sunday, April 26

Burns Avenue School / East Street School / Woodland School / Lee Avenue School / Fork Lane School / Dutch Lane School / Old Country Road School

10:30 a.m.: Baby and Me Stories and Songs (Ages Birth Through 18 Months) - A cozy lap-sit program for babies and their caregivers that introduces early literacy through short stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, followed by playtime and socialization

ence educator to “hack” physical hardware. Program custom LED strips to flow through a brilliant rainbow of color in this hands-on, high-tech workshop. Come see how easy it is to bring your code to life in a burst of color!

required!

Wednesday, April 29

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 6, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Saturday, April 25

11:00 a.m.: Letter Writing Workshop Presented by TAB (Grades 2–5) - With the onset of spring, this program is designed to nurture creativity, environmental awareness, and personal connection to nature. Through the art of letter writing on plantable seed paper, children will express their thoughts, hopes, and promises to the Earth -combining literacy, sustainabil-

2:00 p.m.: The Talented Major Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War Presented by Richard Welch and Co-Hosted with the Nassau County Historical SocietyThis PowerPoint presentation explores the Revolutionary War career of Setauket native Benjamin Tallmadge -- dragoon commander, intelligence officer, and leader of daring raids on British outposts. He fought in key battles and ran George Washington’s most active espionage network, the Culper Spy Ring, helping foil the Arnold-André plot to betray West Point. The program concludes with an overview of his postwar career as a businessman and Congressman. Presented by historian Richard Welch, author of General Washington’s Commando: Benjamin Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War.

7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “A Sick Day for Amos McGee” by Philip Christian Stead (Grades 1 & 2) - Join us as we talk about the book “A Sick Day for Amos McGee” by Philip Christian Stead. After registering, pick up a copy of the book to read so you can join in the discussion.

Tuesday, April 28

10:30 a.m.: Mandarin Bilingual Story Time (Ages 18 Months – 5 Years) - Join us for a 30-minute program that consists of nursery rhymes, puppets, songs, stories, and movements in English and Mandarin Chinese. Does not require a Mandarin background.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for public inspection beginning May 14, 2026, in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., each weekday through May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

Monday, April 27

2:30 p.m.: Mini Masters: Cardboard Art (Ages 3 to 5 Years)Three to five-year-olds and their caregivers will have fun exploring famous artworks and making their own art in this program designed especially to support early childhood learning. Caregiver must attend with child

4:00 p.m.: Afterschool Adventures in Art: Cardboard Creations (Grades 1–6) - This Earth Month, discover how artists like Pablo Picasso have reused and transformed the everyday material of cardboard into a guitar, an ice cream parlor, and more. Then use your imagination and a cardboard box to make your own cardboard creation.

7:00 p.m.: Tots Night Out (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years) - Come end your day with a fun and fast-paced preschool readiness program! Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling!

Thursday, April 30

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Hicksville Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to jobrien@ hicksvillepublicschools.org or fax sent to 516-733-1187. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026.

6:00 p.m.: Teens: Rainbow LED Magic: Code in Living Color! - Make code jump off the screen and into the real world! Join a certified computer sci-

LEGAL NOTICES

2:30 p.m.: News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor and participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day--the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues, and a friend to join in

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Hicksville Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to jobrien@ hicksvillepublicschools.org or fax sent to 516-733-2104. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 23, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801 along with the required signed affidavit by the voter.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2026. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 20, 2026. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 45 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 516-733-2104.

John O’Brien

District Clerk of the Board of Education

Hicksville Union Free School District

200 Division Avenue

Hicksville, NY 11801

6:00 p.m.: Teens: Adventures in Art: Trash Transformed! - Take a trip to one of the largest landfills in Latin America where photographer Vik Muniz created his famous Pictures of Garbage series. Discover his art and the story behind it, then transform trash to create your own art.

6:30 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Silver Scribblers: Creative Writing WorkshopEveryone has a story to tell -what’s yours? Join Silver Scribblers, the library’s creative writing group designed especially for older adults who love words, memories, and imagination. Whether you’re jotting down family stories, crafting poetry, or exploring new forms of writing, this friendly group offers encouragement, inspiration, and a welcoming space to

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Formation of CAMPUS TO CORPORATE COACHING, LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/26/2026. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Jane H. Gewant, 20 Bucknell Dr., Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: Any lawful activity.

share your voice.

2:00 p.m.: HYBRID: Art Lecture: Norman Rockwell with Professor Thomas Germano - Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was an American painter and illustrator who depicted American culture and values using humor and homespun folksy tales. Rockwell’s cover illustrations for The Saturday Evening Post and illustrations reproduced on the Boy Scout calendar for five decades made him a household name. He was a visual storyteller who condensed narratives into a single image, using caricature and everyday subjects from smalltown Americana. The film-director Steven Spielberg, also a major collector of Rockwell’s art, once said, “Rockwell painted the American Dream better than anyone.” Rockwell was not one to shy-away from controversial themes of his times., from FDR’s “Four Freedoms,” to subjects addressing racism, poverty, segregation, and tolerance. Professor Thomas Germano will discuss the art of Norman Rockwell in a visual presentation.

Register for all events at https://www.jericholibrary. org/events/month. Nonresidents may register beginning 2 weeks before each program.

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of formation of Kaluvakolanu Consulting LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/17/2026. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as an agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Secretary of State: Kaluvakolanu Consulting LLC, 329 Broadway Apt C, Bethpage, NY 11714. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Travelers are increasingly mindful of their responsibility in preserving and protecting the people, the environment, and the ecosystems of the places they visit and are actively seeking out travel entities - transportation, hospitality, dining, attractions, and destinations - that incorporate sustainable, responsible practices.

Here’s a sampling of how cruises and resorts are not just implementing but also modeling conservation, preservation and regenerative practices, while the revenue from tourism helps fund and sustain these programs.

Havila Voyages, the Norwegian coastal operator, recently completed a historic 12-day voyage aboard its Havila Polaris, powered by biogas, reducing CO₂ emissions by more than 90%. Combined with the fleet’s advanced battery systems which enable ships to sail for up to four hours with zero emissions, Havila is demonstrating that cleaner, quieter travel at sea is ready to scale for the future. Silent, low-emission cruising allows access to fragile areas like the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord without environmental harm, while journeys along Norway’s 34-port coastal route connect travelers to authentic communities through 70 immersive excursions, from dogsledding to Sámi cultural experiences. Its “Havila Food Stories” program partners with local producers and serves seasonal, à la carte menus that have reduced food waste to just 69 grams per guest per day, cutting more than 60 tons annually.

Baa Atoll in the Maldives, Finolhu, a Seaside Collection Resort is committed to safeguarding one of the world’s most delicate and vibrant marine ecosystems. Guests can join the Coral Reef Propagation Project, ocean clean-ups, Citizen Science programs and megafauna dives.

The first Hyatt-branded property in Mazatlán, Mexico, Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort has earned the prestigious Platinum Beach Certification for its sustainably maintained shoreline and partnership with local, environmentally responsible suppliers and its water-saving technologies. The resort plays an active role in conservation through its on-site turtle sanctuary, where guests can participate in their protection and preservation.

While sustainable tourism focuses on minimizing the impacts travelers have on a community or ecosystem, regenerative tourism goes a step further to make destinations than they were. All of The Boat Company’s proceeds (after operating expenses) from its week-long expeditionary cruises between Sitka and Juneau through Alaska’s Inside Passage are reinvested back into conservation initiatives (theboatcompany.org, 360-697-4242).

Set within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

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at Rosalie Bay and join rare, responsibly guided encounters with resident sperm whales through Secret Bay’s Swimming with the Whales & Marine Safari. Dominica also offers one of the Caribbean’s most diverse and untouched hiking trail systems.

High in Costa Rica’s cloud forest where regeneration is visible and measurable, Hotel Belmar is a family-owned icon that gets its eggs, dairy, shade-grown coffee, sugarcane and seasonal produce from Finca Madre Tierra, Costa Rica’s first carbon-neutral farm. Guests can visit milk cows, learn cheese-making, pick coffee and press sugarcane. Belmar uses composting and a biodigester to turn organics into clean gas. In the forest, SAVIA offers themed expeditions from dawn birding to nightfall canopy study. Guests can participate in Monteverde Exploration with local guides and farm-totable-to-farm programs (hotelbelmar.net).

In Dominica, visitors can join rare, responsibly guided encounters with resident sperm whales through Secret Bay’s Swimming with the Whales & Marine Safari (photo: Dominica)

Located in the heart of Valle de Guadalupe, B.C., El Cielo Resort & Winery guests can stay in Tuscany-inspired villas, enjoy farm-to-table dining, and explore the property’s organic vineyards. Sustainability initiatives include pioneering solar energy, cultivating grapes without synthetic pesticides and utilizing trained Harris’ Hawks for natural, chemical-free vineyard protection and has created habitats for migratory birds. The resort also captures rainwater to support sustainable irrigation.

In Dominica, the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” visitors can take part in hands-on conservation experiences like sea turtle nesting season

Nestled between white sandy beaches and coconut groves, sustainability and community-driven practices are woven throughout Banyan Tree Phuket, Thailand. Guests can participate in sustainable initiatives, such visiting the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, beach cleaning and cooking classes that promote sustainability and community engagement.

Six Senses Laamu celebrates the impact of its Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu (the “SHELL”). This 2,336-square-foot marine education and conservation center offers guests and local communities immersive experiences with the local marine environment, including coral regeneration, seagrass conservation, and sea turtle research. Through the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI), the SHELL hosts a dedicated team of marine biologists working with partner NGOs. Together they have grown over 10,000 baby corals across five species, released more than 12 million coral larvae onto the resort’s house reef, and conducted genetic studies of sea turtles. The team has also cataloged over 1,000 turtles and 140 manta rays in Laamu Atoll.

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of April 26 - May 2, 2026

Fresh from its historic visit by four intrepid astronauts from Earth, the moon will shine brilliantly in our evening sky this week. It will reach its full phase on the evening of April 30, when it rises in the east just at sunset, and I hope you’ll step outside to enjoy it. Being near its “apogee” (farthest point from the Earth), experienced lunar gazers may notice it appears a bit smaller than usual.

Those wanting to see stars this week, however, may be a bit disappointed. With our brilliant moon overpowering the sky this week, stars will be in short supply. But bright moonlight isn’t the only reason. The fact is that our springtime sky is noticeably devoid of bright stars. Compared to the brilliant stars of winter that we’ve enjoyed the past few months, it appears quite anemic.

From our vantage point on Earth, it’s really quite simple why the night sky changes as it does from season to season. As our planet orbits the sun, we look outward in different directions after sunset, and we see different stars and star groupings, depending on where we are in our orbit. Now this change is extremely gradual (only about one degree of shift every night), but over the past few months, our view outward has shifted considerably.

Traditionally, stargazers consider the wintertime sky to feature such

Farewell, Winter Sky!

bright star groupings as Orion the hunter, Canis Major the great hunting dog, Taurus the bull, and Lepus the hare. And sure enough, these constellations have graced our night sky since they first appeared in the eastern sky after dark late last autumn.

No longer rising in the east at dusk, these beautiful and brilliant wintertime celestial showpieces are now descending in the west as evening falls. And soon, they’ll be gone from view altogether.

Also appearing in the western sky right now are two planets: Jupiter and Venus. They will remain there through much of the springtime, though by early June their own orbital motions will make them appear to converge on each other over the western horizon. By July, Jupiter will be gone, but Venus will hang on through most of the summer.

But fear not. They’re not gone forever. True, they’ll be blotted out by the sun’s glare for a few months, passing overhead not during our dark nighttime hours but during the daytime this coming summer.

Eventually, however, these planets and the winter stars will reemerge on “the other side” of the sun and will shine beautifully in the eastern sky at dawn. This won’t happen until later this summer, but I can assure you that I’ll be out watching when they return to our view.

Several star groupings and planets are still visible to stargazers during the springtime.

Right now, however, we must be content to watch as the winter celestial gems descend in the western sky at dusk. One of the most startling sights will occur as the brilliant star Sirius (in Canis Major) descends lower and lower. Since light of various colors twinkles differently, this bright star

Music to Nobody’s Ears

will appear to radiate like a Fourth of July sparkler before disappearing behind the western horizon.

Not a bad farewell to some of our celestial friends of winter!

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BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I winced as we sat in the audience of an experimental music concert played by a string quartet. Calling it music was being generous. It was more like the sound of a subway car screeching on the tracks, mixed with nails on a chalkboard -- and choruses of crying babies on an airplane.

“I don’t get it,” I whispered to my husband as the quartet tweaked their instruments so violently that strings began to break loose and fly up in the players’ faces.

“Experimental music is about seeing how far the players can push their instruments to get new sounds,” he explained.

“If the instruments ignite and explode, does that mean they succeeded?” I asked.

My husband had brought me to this concert in an effort to expand my cultural horizons. Apparently, though, my horizons were not that willing to be expanded. The music was so profound-

ly unlistenable that had I done some research beforehand, I might have chosen to do something less painful, like stab myself in the eye with my mascara.

The first composition was particularly difficult to listen to. While I’m sure there are people who appreciate this kind of music, for me it was about as pleasing to the ear as a vuvuzela at the World Cup.

“It’s actually supposed to be dissonant,” my husband said when I complained.

“If dissonant is a synonym for torturous, then they’re right on track,” I replied.

In his defense, my husband is a musician and a composer, so he tends to be much more open to new musical experiences than I am. As his wife, I try to be open to experiencing them with him. Unfortunately, I have a limited tolerance for these kinds of things. Call me crazy, but if a musical piece sounds like a power tool drilling metal crossed with a terrified cat, I have a hard time appreciating it as an art form.

“Why did we come here again?” I asked my husband.

“The tickets were gifted to us.”

“Did the person who gifted you the tickets have a grudge against you and want you dead?” I wondered aloud.

The next piece of music was accompanied by a performer. As she started to warble, I was struck by the extremes a human voice could achieve, but not in a good way. Her voice got higher and higher until it was almost at a pitch that only dogs could here. I turned in terror to the windows, expecting them to shatter from the frequency. The sounds were so alien that at any moment, I expected Godzilla to come through the side of the building to take down Mothra.

I looked over at my husband and realized that he was the only one in the audience who did not have a pained expression on his face.

“How are you not horrified by this?” I asked incredulously.

“I’m used to it,” he whispered.

“From your studio?” I asked.

“No,” he said. “From your mother.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.

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LOST IN SUBURBIA

A generation gap that is still alive & well

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Several months may pass in my family without any mention of the generation gap but then several of us of different ages will get together on a holiday or for a special occasion and there it is.

At one of these recent family parties the subject of Westerns came up and my nephew, Patrick, said he liked “The Magnificent Seven” which came out in 2016. It’s about seven outlaws, bounty hunters and gunslingers who’ve been hired by a young widow to protect her small town of Rose Creek.

Led by Sam Chisholm who is played by Denzel Washington, the group defends the town against corrupt industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, played by Peter Sarsgaard, and his private army. They want to seize land for gold mining. The movie also stars Ethan Hawke, Chris Pratt and others.

I said it was a remake of the film originally out in 1960, a fact the younger people didn’t know, and that it was actually a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s movie “Seven Samurai.”

Patrick said he likes the modern Westerns, whether they are movies, TV shows or on cable TV such as “Yellowstone,” “1923,” “Marshals,” “Longmire” and more. He also cited “Hell or High Water,” out in 2016, as an action-packed movie. Starring Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine and Ben Foster, it’s set in Texas, a big state with plenty of room for two brothers to rob some banks to pay off a debt.

While busy preparing dinner in the kitchen, I heard Patrick engaging in a rather animated discussion with his cousin, Kylie, who said she likes the old-fashioned Westerns. “They’re better written,” Kylie explained, “and I like some of the old-time actors better. John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Steve McQueen just to name a few.”

I remember Westerns in the 1960s when John Wayne aka “The Duke” was the star and Maureen O’Hara played opposite him. She was his most frequent leading lady. Young when they first came out, I probably saw them on reruns.

Patrick laughed at my “leading lady” reference and said we both sounded pretty old fashioned.

I chimed in and said I agree with Kylie in that some of the old movies are better than the newer ones. Pointing out that Yul Brynner was great in “The King and I,” this time they both rolled their eyes because that was out ages ago. Brynner won the 1956 Academy Award for Best Actor which was years before Patrick and Kylie were born.

His great performance was legendary and I heard that over and over from my parents, aunts and uncles since I was knee high. Yul Brynner had a way of making a scene come alive on the big screen.

My younger friends and relatives like kidding me about the fact that many of us Baby Boomers like eating at the table, drinking coffee every morning, phoning instead of texting and going to the public library once in a while. I laugh at their list of things but then ask what’s so bad about that?

Anyway, we got onto the subject of more modern things such as the Artemis II flight around the moon and all three of us liked seeing it on TV. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch plus Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen spent nine days in orbit and as they went about their work, they took photos of the moon closeup and also of the earth. From their viewpoint it was pretty cool to see that “Blue Marble” as many people call our planet.

Seeing earth and the moon’s craters up close was amazing and we all admitted that we held our breath during their splashdown on April 10 off the coast of San Diego in the Pacific Ocean.

After moving from the inflatable “front porch” raft to the USS John P. Murtha the astronauts were photographed smiling and in good health on the flight deck.

On April 11 the astronauts spoke at a press conference in Houston about what it was like to be so far away and orbit around the moon. Some people described their “moonjoy,” that intense

happiness and sense of awe and excitement as they checked out the moon. Their excitement spread to us here on earth. It was a wonder to behold.

I said when my family and I watched the astronauts walk on the moon in 1969 they didn’t use the word moonjoy but as we watched the historic event on TV we were all so excited we just about fainted.

On July 20, 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon during NASA’s Apollo 11 mission. He stepped onto the lunar surface in the Sea of Tranquility and proclaimed, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Then Buzz Aldrin stepped out of the capsule and the two astronauts spent two hours walking on the moon. They were the first humans to do so. And as hard as it was to believe, they were 240,000 miles away from earth.

“Moonjoy” certainly was a good word for that excitement but that’s the difference between Patrick and Kylie, those two Millennials, and me as a Baby

Boomer.

I started singing “Fly Me to the Moon” which was popularized by Frank Sinatra in 1964 and the years following and Patrick and Kylie wondered what that was all about. Some of the words go:

“Fly me to the moon

Let me play among the stars

Let me see what spring is like

On Jupiter and Mars

In other words …”

I said, “Here goes the generation gap again. Of course, I was young, young, young at that time but don’t tell me you’ve never heard it?”

Patrick and Kylie both shook their heads and said, “Never heard it before” and I broke out laughing. Why does the generation gap rear its ugly head at the strangest times?

Sometimes we laugh long and hard because in these big family parties there’s often one reference after another that we who are 50+ years old get - but the younger generations? Not a chance!

BY TOM MARGENAU

An Old and Whacky Social Security Rant

A reader shared with me an email he got from an acquaintance. It is a Social Security screed that is filled with half-baked ideas, exaggerations and outright lies. The reader said he had never heard of these allegations before. But I pointed out to him that the harangue has been around for decades. 40 years ago, it was passed from one naive knucklehead to another by regular mail and by fax. Today, of course, it floats around in the online world. Sadly, thousands, if not millions, read it and believe it to be true. I’ve tackled the tirade in more than a few past columns. But I guess it’s time to do so again.

It starts out with a couple of paragraphs lambasting the government for calling Social Security checks “federal benefit payments.” The writer says that Social Security is not a “benefit.” He says, “It’s our money that we earned. How dare the government call it a benefit?”

By the way, bear in mind that the guy (and I’ll bet my next ten Social Security checks it was a guy) who originally wrote this misleading missive did so 40 or 50 years ago and has probably long since died. But amazingly, his rant lives on. New generations of Gullible Gus’s read it and get hot under the collar.

But why? I’m sure that conspiracy-minded ninnies are convinced the wording is some sinister attempt by government officials to take away their rights and their money. But I mean -- come on! Everybody knows that you work and pay Social Security taxes and that one day the money comes back to you. And the money you get back is in the form of a “benefit” that comes from the “federal” government in a monthly “payment.” Federal ... Benefit ... Payment. These are just words. Don’t try to read evil or ominous meanings into them.

Next, the writer trots out the disingenuous claim that if you had taken all that money the mean-old government took from you in the form of Social Security taxes and invested it, you would be a multi-millionaire today.

Gosh, isn’t that wonderful! We would all be millionaires today if it weren’t for that devious old Social Security system that is stripping us all of untold riches. For example, just think back to those times before Social Security came along in the 1930s, when the country was just full of millionaires because no one was taking Social Security taxes out of their paychecks. Those sure were the good old days!

I’m not going to spend too much time discussing the fallacies of the “we’d all be millionaires” claims. But I am going to discuss the numbers people use to come up with these meaningless arguments. (And I said the numbers “people” use because it wasn’t just this one old goat 40 or 50 years ago who came up with these misleading allegations. Countless folks over the years have made the same misguided miscalculations.)

And here is where they all go wrong.

When they are figuring out how much money has been taken away from them in Social Security taxes (money they supposedly would have been religiously investing), they always use the figure 15.3%. In other words, they claim that 15.3% of their income has been withheld from them.

But the money actually withheld from their paychecks for Social Security taxes is only 6.2%. So where do they get 15.3%? Well, first, they look at their own paycheck and see that 7.65% has been withheld from them. But that includes 1.45% that is used to fund the Medicare hospital insurance program. You just can’t add that Medicare portion of the tax into any Social Security payback calculations.

Then, the next mistake they make is to add in the employer’s portion of the Social Security/Medicare tax. In other words, they claim the 7.65% employers pay into Social Security was their money that their employer was sending into Social Security on their behalf. But that is just not the case. What employers pay into Social Security is simply a tax that they pay to the government. It is not your money they are sending to the government.

If you want proof of that -- consider this. Say Social Security was abolished tomorrow. Do you think your employer is then going to turn around and say, “Hey, we are increasing your salary by 7.65% because, after all, this is your money we’ve been sending to Washington for you.” Not a chance! To repeat: it’s not your money. It’s just a tax that employers pay.

So anyway, when you are doing these “what did I pay into Social Security calculations,” you have to use 6.2% of your income, not 15.3%. (By the way, I totally understand that self-employed people pay 12.4% of their net profit into Social Security, but these screeds I am talking about are always written by wage-earners.)

Next, the rant writer brings up this timeworn and untruthful argument. It goes like this: “Congress has stolen Social Security money to pay for other programs.” That assertion comes from a misunderstanding of how the Social Security program is financed. In a nutshell, here is how it really works,

As soon as every nickel in Social Security tax collections lands in Washington, D.C., it is immediately converted into U.S. Treasury notes. I own some treasury bonds. You probably do, too. What is the government doing with that money we invested in those bonds? It is spending it, of course. But we still hold the notes. And when we redeem them, we get repaid, with interest. It works the same way with the treasury notes held by the Social Security system, except, of course, on a much larger scale. If you want to learn more about how that works, do a Google search for “Social Security Office of the Actuary” and noodle around in all the Social Security investment data they make available to the public.

Finally, the diatribe writer trots out the tired old “Social Security is a Ponzi

Scheme” allegation. As I have pointed out a hundred times in this column, Social Security is not now, never has been and never will be an investment scheme. Instead, it is a social insurance program that, in addition to providing a base of income support to retirees, for people with disabilities and for the spouses and families of a worker who has died, is also intended to accomplish larger social goals for our country. If you need proof that the social goals of the Social Security program are being met, just consider this. Before Social Security was established in 1935, almost 80% of senior citizens in this country were

living below the poverty level. Today, the number is less than 10%. And that’s even though we are not all millionaires because we never got a chance to invest the Social Security taxes stolen from us!

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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What Downsizing Really Feels Like (According to Homeowners Who Did It)

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Downsizing is one of the most misunderstood moves in real estate.

On paper, it sounds almost clinical: fewer square feet, lower bills, less maintenance. A rational trade—space for simplicity. But talk to homeowners who have actually done it, and a very different story emerges. Downsizing isn’t just a housing decision. It’s a deeply personal transition—one that touches identity, memory, family, and the future all at once.

Ask people after the boxes are unpacked, and you’ll hear a consistent theme:

“I thought this would be easier than it was.”

It Starts as a Logical Decision

For most homeowners, the decision begins logically.

The house is too big. The kids are gone. Maintenance is exhausting. Costs are rising. Retirement—or simply a new phase of life—is approaching. The property that once felt like a perfect fit starts to feel like excess weight.

In many cases, the motivation is practical: reduce upkeep, unlock equity, simplify life.

But logic only gets you to the decision.

Emotion takes over from there.

The First Shock: It’s Not About the House

One of the biggest surprises homeowners report is this:

Downsizing isn’t really about the house.

It’s about what the house represents.

A longtime home is rarely just real estate. It’s where birthdays happened. Where routines formed. Where children grew up. Where holidays repeated year after year until they became traditions.

So when people prepare to leave, they aren’t just selling property— they’re closing a chapter.

That’s why many describe the experience not as a move, but as a kind of emotional separation.

One homeowner put it simply: downsizing can feel like “losing a piece of identity.”

The Hidden Work: Letting Go

If there’s one part of downsizing everyone underestimates, it’s this: the sheer emotional weight of letting go of belongings.

Every object becomes a decision. And every decision carries a story.

That old chair isn’t just furniture— it’s where someone read to their kids. A box in the attic isn’t just clutter— it’s 20 years of memories. Even things with no practical value suddenly feel important.

Homeowners often discover they’re not holding onto stuff— they’re holding onto versions of their lives.

This is why downsizing can feel overwhelming. It compresses decades of living into a short window of decision-making.

And unlike buying a home—which is about gaining something—downsizing is largely about giving things up.

The Emotional Curve: From Resistance to Relief

Interestingly, the emotional journey tends to follow a pattern.

Phase 1: Resistance

Even motivated sellers feel hesitation. Doubts creep in:

Will I regret this? Will the new place feel like home? What am I losing?

Fear of the unknown is powerful, even when the move makes sense.

Phase 2: Overwhelm

Sorting, packing, deciding—it becomes all-consuming. Many describe this as the hardest stage. The process feels bigger than expected, both physically and emotionally.

Phase 3: Grief

This is the part few people talk about. There is often real sadness in leaving. Not necessarily regret—but recognition that something meaningful is ending.

Downsizing often coincides with other life transitions—retirement, loss, or family changes—which can intensify these feelings.

Phase 4: Adjustment

After the move, reality sets in. The space is smaller. Storage is tighter. Routines change. Some homeowners feel disoriented at first.

Phase 5: Relief (Eventually)

Then, for many, something shifts. Less cleaning. Less maintenance. Lower stress. A simpler daily rhythm. What initially felt like loss starts to feel like freedom.

The Trade-Off No One Explains Clearly

Here’s the truth most homeowners discover after downsizing: You don’t just gain simplicity. You trade space for ease.

And that trade comes with compromises.

Some people miss hosting large gatherings. Others miss having room for hobbies, storage, or visiting family. Smaller homes can feel restrictive at times, especially early on.

Even financial expectations don’t

always match reality. Costs, moving expenses, and pricing differences can offset anticipated savings.

In other words, downsizing solves some problems—but introduces new ones.

The Identity Shift

Perhaps the most profound—and least discussed—part of downsizing is how it changes how people see themselves.

For decades, a home may have symbolized success, stability, or family life. Letting it go can feel like redefining who you are.

That’s why some homeowners delay the decision for years, even when the house no longer fits their lifestyle.

But others find something unexpected on the other side:

A sense that life becomes less about maintaining a home—and more about living in it.

Research on happiness consistently shows that fulfillment is tied more to health, relationships, and financial security than the size of a home.

For many, downsizing becomes a shift toward those priorities.

What Homeowners Say After It’s Done

If you ask people a year after downsizing, the answers become more balanced—and more honest.

You’ll hear things like:

• “It was harder than I expected.”

• “The process was exhausting.”

• “I didn’t realize how emotional it would be.”

But you’ll also hear:

• “I wish I had done it sooner.”

• “I feel lighter now.”

• “Life is simpler.”

Even homeowners who describe the experience as “emotional” or “traumatic” often say they’re ultimately glad they did it.

That duality is the real story.

Downsizing is both difficult and rewarding. Stressful and freeing. Loss and gain—all at once.

The Biggest Mistake People Make

The most common regret isn’t downsizing itself.

It’s rushing the process.

Homeowners who move too quickly often feel they didn’t have time to process the emotional side—or make thoughtful decisions about what to keep and where to go next.

Downsizing works best when it’s intentional, not reactive.

So What Does Downsizing Really Feel Like?

It feels like:

• Closing a chapter you didn’t realize was still open

• Sorting through the physical evidence of your life

• Questioning what matters—and what doesn’t

• Feeling both loss and relief in the same moment

• Letting go of space, but gaining clarity

And ultimately, it feels like change.

Not just where you live—but how you live.

Because in the end, downsizing isn’t about having less.

It’s about deciding what’s worth keeping.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 43+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned 3 significant designations:

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For the curry:

2 tablespoons coriander seeds

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg

6 cloves garlic, chopped

5 shallots, chopped

1 large bunch coriander, chopped, plus extra for garnishing

8 green chillies, seeded and chopped

4 1⁄2 ounces galangal, chopped

2 stalks lemongrass, outer leaves removed, inner stalks chopped

4 kaffir lime leaves, chopped

2 tablespoons Thai shrimp paste

1 lime, juiced

1) For the curry: Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until aromatic. Tip into a spice grinder and blitz until fine and powdery. Tip into a blender or food processor.

2) Add the nutmeg, garlic, shallots, coriander, chillies, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shrimp paste, and lime juice. Blend on high to make a smooth paste.

3) Heat the oil in a large saucepan set over a medium heat. Add the paste and fry for 4-5 minutes until it starts to darken, stirring frequently.

4) Whisk in the stock and bring to a simmer. Place the cod in the sauce, cover with a lid, and cook over a low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the fish is firm, opaque, and starting to flake.

2 tablespoons sunflower oil

2 cups vegetable stock

4 thick, skinless, boneless cod fillets, approximately 7 ounces each

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

For the rice:

1 tablespoon sunflower oil

1 cup basmati rice, rinsed in several changes of water, then drained

3 cups water

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced

4 1⁄2 ounces green beans, chopped

Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside until needed.

5) For the rice: Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan set over a medium heat. Stir in the rice and fry for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid and cook over a low heat for 20 minutes until the rice has absorbed the water and is tender.

6) When the rice is ready, scatter the carrot and green beans on top and cover with a lid. Set aside for 10 minutes. Fluff up the rice with a fork, mixing in the vegetables at the same time.

7) Reheat the curry over a medium heat. Ladle into bowls and serve with the rice on the side and some chopped coriander on top.

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