In a long-awaited return to the stage, the Bethpage High School Masquers Guild presented “The Curtain Calls Broadway Revue” for family, friends and the community on April 23.
In a long-awaited return to the stage, the Bethpage High School Masquers Guild presented “The Curtain Calls Broadway Revue” for family, friends and
Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
the community on April 23. Due to COVID-19 safety regulations, the process this year was quite different than others.
Director Anthony Murray, cho-
reographer Ilana Linzer, and choral director and producer Michelle Kovacs began virtually
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Hicksville man arrested in DWI crash
Nassau County Police charged a Hicksville man with Driving While Intoxicated following an auto accident involving an overturned vehicle.
According to police, on Friday, May 7 at 11:05 p.m. Second Precinct officers responded to Old Country Road and Division
Avenue for an auto accident involving an overturned vehicle.
Police say Michael Blanco, 21, while operating a 2017 Dodge Charger, struck a 2013 Toyota Highlander, causing it to overturn. According to police, Blanco had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, glassy eyes and was
unsteady on his feet.
The Toyota Highlander had four occupants who were all taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Blanco was charged with two counts of Driving While Intoxicated.
Water District identifies leaks,
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently conducted a comprehensive leak detection survey to report on potential leaks occurring within portions of its distribution system. Leaks in the distribution system, because the water mains are several feet below the surface, can easily go undetected. Through this effort, the District identified the locations of six leaks that will keep thousands of gallons of water from escaping the water mains.
“We as a community spend a lot of money pumping and treating for water which is why we have the responsibility to make sure it does not leak out of the system along the way to our customers’ homes,” said HWD Chairman Karl Schweitzer. “Using specialized equipment, we are able to pinpoint the locations of these leaks and swiftly repair them.”
The District contracted New York Leak Detection, Inc. (NYLD) to conduct the survey, which involved inspecting fire hydrants, in-line main valves and service valves. The company was able to identify the source of six leaks, reporting back to the District with recommendations on how to remedy the issues.
Leak detection is the art and science of using non-intrusive methods to search for, find and mark-out leak locations on pressurized pipelines. There are innumerable variables involved in locating underground utilities, such as topography, size and complexity of job site, depth and proximity of buried utilities, above ground obstructions, short turnaround schedules, changes in the scope of work, lack of (or outdated) blueprints and adverse weather conditions.
NYLD used three types of equipment during the survey, including an RD8000 Pipe & Cable Locator, an LC2500 Leak Correlator and an S-30 Surveyor. The LC2500 Leak Correlator, coupled with acoustic testing, was used to determine leak locations. Suspected leak sources were discovered by finding correlations between contact points. This aided NYLD in showing the District where exactly it would need to work in order to fix individual leaks, greatly increasing the efficiency with which the District could solve the problem.
Leak detection surveys help the HWD to maintain its infrastructure, further ensuring that residents continue to receive quality service while conserving as much water as possible.
HHS freshman wins Japan Center’s Essay Competition
Congratulations to Hicksville High School freshman, Faiqa Ali, for winning the High School Division Best Essay Award in the Japan Center Essay Competition. Ali will be presented with a $3,000 check, an award certificate and a Canon camera from the Japan Center at Stony Brook.
This marked the Center’s 16th Essay Competition sponsored by Canon U.S.A. Contestants write about some aspect of Japan in relation to their personal views, experiences and/or future goals with the goal of promoting awareness and global understanding.
In her award-winning essay, “Kaka
Murad: A Tale of Ikigai,” Ali retells a story as told to her by her mother. It highlights how a Japanese physician working with Afghani refugees in Pakistan saved the life of her mother’s sister, who was dying of typhoid fever. Hicksville High School freshman Melanie Unger was recognized as a semifinalist in the competition. In her essay, “Secrets of Omotenashi: Hidden But Heartwarming,” Unger wrote about her experience during an extended stay in Japan which resulted in a lasting friendship and appreciation for aspects of Japanese life and culture.
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Kirsten Anderson, Jonas E. Salk Middle School librarian and Caitlin Stabile, Wisdom Lane Middle School librarian, created Friday lunch time trivia with the program Kahoot! for remote and in-person students to bond and have fun.
Despite the pandemic, Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle school students from the Levittown Public Schools have found a way to connect each week. Every Friday, Kirsten Anderson, Salk Middle School librarian and Caitlin Stabile, Wisdom Lane Middle School librarian, facilitate live Kahoot! trivia games during lunch periods for students to virtually interact with each other. Kahoot! is a popular game-based online learning platform.
Using their Chromebooks, the students from both schools are able to build a bond while showcasing their knowledge of themes such as books, pop culture, video games, Marvel and
Disney. The students suggest the themes and the librarians create 20-question Kahoot! games that students play live during the last 20 minutes of their lunch periods on Fridays.
The interested students, which has reached to about 100 participants, join a Google Classroom for these trivia events where they receive a Kahoot! code at the start of every game. By opening a tab on their Chromebooks, each student can participate in live time. The games allow in-person and fully remote students to meet new friends and challenge their trivia skills during this unprecedented time.
Budget vote, meetings in Bethpage School District
The Bethpage Board of Education will be holding its budget vote and the following meetings during May:
Tuesday, May 18 - Budget Vote/ Election, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Bethpage High School Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 18 - Agenda Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Both meetings will be held via livestream on the District website: www. bethpagecommunity.com
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Japan Center Essay Competition semifinalist Melanie Unger.
Japan Center Essay Competition winner Faiqa Ali.
Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
First time homebuyer seminar National Merit scholarships awarded to local students
Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll offered helpful information and tips during the Town of Hempstead 1st Time Homebuyers Seminar on May 4, 2021 at Levittown Hall. The seminars provide important information on mortgages, inspections, title insurance, contracts, tax payment information and closings. Those in attendance will also obtain details on their eligibility for tax exemptions, tax information, tips on how to challenge home assessments and information on local governments, including the town, county and school districts. The seminars help people avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes as they buy their first home.
The following local students were recently awarded $2500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees were chosen from a talent pool of some 16,000 outstanding Finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.
National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. The number of winners named in each state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the nation’s graduating high school seniors.
Navpreet Singh - probable career field: medicine. High School: Hicksville High School
Irene M. Lee - probable career field: medicine. High School: Jericho High School
Danny R. Li - probable career field: chemistry. High School: Jericho High School
Jenny Ou - probable career field: physics. High School: Syosset High School
Richard H. Ren - probable career field: green technology. High School: Jericho High School
Simran Goel: probable career field: medicine: High School: Syosset High School
Ariane Lee: probable career field: design engineering: High School: Syosset High School
Michael Daniel Lu: probable career field: law: High School: Syosset High School
Nolan M. Smithwick: probable career field: engineering: High School: Syosset High School
Emma J. Van Dorn: probable career field: orthodontics: High School: Syosset High School
Eric J. Wang: probable career field: medicine: High School: Syosset High School
Elijah Blum - probable career field: mathematical biology. High School: Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS
Brian I. Lee - probable career field: medicine. High School: Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy HS
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Upcoming Virtual Events at the Jericho Public Library
Monday, May 17
4:00 p.m.: Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta - Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.
7:00 p.m.: Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray - Join Linda for this evening exercise class designed to get you Fit & look Fabulous!
7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion with Trivia Kahoot (Grades 1 & 2) - We will discuss “Corduroy” by Don Freeman & play some Trivia Kahoot!
Tuesday, May 18
6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.: Library Budget Vote & Trustee Election at the Jericho Middle/High School
10:30 a.m.: Stories with Miss. Liz (Ages 2–5 Years)
11:00 a.m.: Guided Meditation for Self Healing with Patricia AndersonJoin Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life.
2:00 p.m.: Art Lecture with Professor Thomas Germano: Alice Neel- People Come First - The MOMA is having a retrospective of Alice Neel’s work through August 1. She was a boldly radical portrait painter and a champion of social justice. Neely was a longtime resident of New York and the city’s residents were her subjects. In this program you will learn about her art and life.
7:00 p.m.: Talk About Books with Fran Cohen - Discusses “Leave the World Behind” by Rumaan Alam. This suspenseful and provocative novel is keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race and class during a time of crisis.
Wednesday, May 19
10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s Day Bird Songs with Ms. Dara (Ages Birth–30 Months) Bird Songs - Join this fun musical program and sing along with Ms. Dara.
1:00 p.m.: Watercolor
Demonstration with Chuck Van HornLearn watercolor techniques, tips and tricks. There will be time for questions. 6:00 p.m.: What’s Ahead for College Admissions with C2 Education (Grades 10-12) - COVID-19 has turned the world of college admissions upside down. Students are facing an unprecedented admissions landscape: many colleges have temporarily adopted test-optional or test blind policies, and fewer spaces are available at some top colleges. What will happen in the coming years? What does the term “holistic admissions” mean, and how does it impact students?
7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion with Trivia Kahoot (Grades 3 & 4) - We will discuss “Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key” by Jack Gantos and play some Trivia Kahoot!
Thursday, May 20
10:00 a.m.: Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - This practice is for all levels including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you!
5:30 p.m. - Yoga with Joe - This yoga class is geared for all levels to reduce the stress in your life while keeping fit!
Friday, May 21
11:00 a.m.: Science Fun & Facts: Floral Art Workshop (Ages 4–6)Monet said “I must have flowers always and always”. Sandrine Gold will teach you how to draw a flower and make a monoprint.
2:00 p.m.: Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Vanessa Redgrave, Actress & Activist -Vanessa Redgrave has been called the greatest actress of our time. She has performed for over 60 years and has received 86 awards for acting on stage, in film, and on television. She remains highly respected for the variety of roles she’s played and the quality of her performances.
For all events, go to www.jericholibrary.org/events/month to register
Local runners score in 2021 Greenbelt Trail runs
Jossi Fritz-Mauer of Old Bethpage wins the Long Island Greenbelt 25 Kilometer Run.
May 8 was a perfect day to go running on the trails – cool temperatures, cloudy and with just a hint of moisture, and 186 hardy souls took advantage of the conditions to battle their way to the finish line of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail 50 Kilometer and 25 Kilometer Runs.
Kevin Brightbill came down from Syracuse to earn top honors in the 50 Kilometer Run, with a strong 4:34:12 that left him more than 18 minutes in front of runner-up Ihor Stratan of Farmingdale, with Jesse Goodenough of West Babylon in third place overall. Indira Schwarting of Southold was the first woman OA in 5:43:41.
Jossi Fritz-Mauer of Old Bethpage totally dominated the 25 Kilometer Run, with
a 1:54:28 finish that brought him home over ten minutes in front of runner-up James San Filippo of Massapequa Park. It was the third consecutive local race that Jossi has scored first OA in. Kate Cervo of Smithtown took top honors among the women in the 25K.
Other top 50K finishers from the local area were Andrew Garcia of Mineola (18th OA, 6:11:06) and Luna Koval of Woodbury (3rd woman OA, 1st 30–39, 6:12:52).
Other top finishers in the 25K from the local area included Scott Solomon of Plainview (4th OA, 2:12:58), Bradley Smith of Plainview (6th OA, 2:20:43), Adam Wetcher of Farmingdale (2:21:18), Tim Mahony of Syosset (11th OA, 2:22:56), Edward Kenyon of Farmingdale (2:29:25),
The event was hosted by the Greater Long Island Running Club, with GLIRC Race Director Nick Palazzo making sure that everything ran smoothly.
The charitable beneficiaries of the event were the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference and Hope for the Warriors.
Kenneth Colantuoni of Plainview (2:30:51), John Sullivan of Glen Cove (2:35:27), Dan Valderrama of Port Washington (2:38:07), Shawn Garbien of Port Washington (2:40:13), Christopher Scarallo of Levittown (2:43:21), Jeff Blimkoff of Glen Cove (2:43:50), Justin McClafferty of Farmingdale (2:43:50), John McKeon of Massapequa (2:44:25), Kevin Gohn of Farmingdale (2:47:43), Thomas Capruso of Garden City (2:50:46), Noal Goldfarb of Port Washington (2:52:17), Michelle Johnson of Farmingdale (2:53:56), Francis Barone of Massapequa (3:00:38), Doug Lancey of Roslyn (3:02:48), Chris Duvally of Glen Cove (3:02:55), Daniel Stratford of Bethpage (3:06:35), Raul Cea of Westbury (3:06:36), Matthew Fromkin of Garden City (3:08:12), Dan Fredericks of Bethpage (3:10:17), Michael Verbsky of Plainview (3:13:15), Keith Saunders of Port Washington (3:17:20), Tim McNamara of Glen Head (3:21:10), Amiel McNamara of Glen Head (3:22:02), Glen Lostritto of Glen Head (3:39:39), Robert Shaw of Syosset (3:45:03), Eva Casale of Glen Cove (4:13:01), Allen Baum of Roslyn Heights (4;18:37), Warren Drezen of Massapequa (4:53:53), Katie Quaranto of Levittown (5:06:19), & Amy Goldstein of Farmingdale (5:27:07).
Race Director Nick Palazzo (right) congratulates 50K Award winner Luna Koval of Woodbury (left).
Tim Mahony of Syosset.
50K runner-up Ihor Stratan of Farmingdale.
Scott Solomon of Plainview.
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This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Friday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Virtual Lunch with Author Sarah Beth Durst
Bring your own lunch and listen to the award-winning author of “ The Bone Maker ” as she discusses her books. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/ live-streaming.
Friday, May 14 at 2:00 p.m.
The Enigmatic Life of Frank Sinatra
Presenter: Robert Wyatt, Steinway Artist & lecturer/recitalist, Smithsonian Institute
The lecture will sample Sinatra’s 40-year movie career. Teaming with Gene Kelly in two early films, “Anchors Away” and “On the Town,” Sinatra appeared in 56 films including “From Here to Eternity,” in which he won the Academy Award
for Best Supporting Actor. Enjoy clips from these films. American music specialist Robert Wyatt will guide you through a life resplendent with meteoric shifts of popularity and despondency. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary. org/live-streaming.
Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Pain Management with Dr. Maddie Gittleman
Sponsored by Northwell Health and New York State Assemblyman
Michael Montesano
Chronic pain can last for month or years and can take a toll on your life and keep you from doing the things you want and need to do. Because pain lasts so long, it can also affect your emotional health. Did you know that there are ways to cope? Join our expert as we explore safe and effective ways to manage pain. No
registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.
Wednesday, May 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Native Plants in Your Garden
Presenter: Roxanne Zimmer, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County Native plants are the best choices for Long Island gardeners. Not only are they vigorous and attractive, but native plants support pollinators. Discover the increasing array of handsome native plants that can be incorporated in your landscape. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.
Thursday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Young Vocalists Perform Old Songs – Part 1
Presenter: Richard Knox
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to experience many of the outstanding standards of the Great American Songbook performed by a variety of new generation singers. This multipart program will give us an opportunity to watch and hear dozens of young semi-professionals and amateur vocalists share their talents with new renditions and creative arrangements of some of the most memorable tunes. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www.syossetlibrary. org/live-streaming.
Friday, May 21 at 12:00 p.m.
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Virtual Lunch and Author Visit
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University of the Cumberlands held commencement ceremonies this spring to celebrate its newest graduates. Graduates include the following local students:
Sukanya Sarkar of Hicksville, who completed a Master of Science in strategic management
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Brenna Wynne of Plainview, Ashley Jones of Levittown, Gabrielle Block of Plainview, and Sarah Morgenthal of Plainview were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.
Wynne was initiated at University of Delaware.
Jones was initiated at State University of New York at Cortland. Morgenthal was initiated at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Block was initiated at Fordham University.
Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.
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The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
Stacey Avedisian of Levittown has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.
George Nikitopoulos of Levittown has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.
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Gregory Thomas Balos of Woodbury and Jacqueline Taylor Gallo of Hicksville were among the more than 5,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2021 who were celebrated during the university’s 168th Commencement exercises April 29–May 2.
Balos, who is an accountancy major, is a candidate for a Master of Accountancy degree in the Graduate School.
Gallo, who is a taxation and data analytics major, is a candidate for a Master of Taxation and Data Analytics degree in the Graduate School.
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50 outstanding students with its 2021 Academic Achievement Awards. One to three students were chosen from each of the college’s academic departments and programs.
Christine Panganiban of Levittown was recognized by the Communication & Media department
Selena Phan of Hicksville was recognized by the Sport & Exercise Sciences department
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Megan Fitzpatrick of Hicksville was among the 16 University of Scranton students inducted into Pi Gamma Mu, the international honor society in social science. For induction into the honor society, students must be of junior academic standing, maintain an overall grade point average of 3.4 or higher, and have completed at least 21 credits in the disciplines of economics, human services, psychology, sociology, political science or history.
Fitzpatrick is a senior history and political science major at the Jesuit university.
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Kristen Aasheim of East Norwich and Rebecca Muha of Hicksville have been named to the Elmira College Dean’s List for the Winter 2021 Term. Full-time undergraduate students registered for at least 12 computable credit hours and earning a term grade point average of 3.6 or higher at the end of Term I or Term II are placed on the Dean’s List at the College.
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Lauren Marmann of Jericho was among the 35 University of Scranton students inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nursing. For induction into the honor society, students must have completed one half of the nursing curriculum, demonstrated ability in nursing, have a grade point average of 3.0 and rank in the upper one-third of the class.
Marmann is a senior pursuing a nursing degree at the Jesuit university.
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Conchetta Bohm of Levittown, is one of the more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the Fall 2020 semester.
Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s Dean’s List.
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Kristina Calamia of Bethpage earned a place on Furman University’s Dean’s
List for the 2020 fall semester. Furman’s Dean’s List is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. Calamia’s parents are Lynda Calamia and Christopher Calamia.
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Samantha Unterlack of Plainview was one of 58 SUNY Oneonta students inducted into the Tau Sigma national honor society for the 2020–21 academic year. Tau Sigma is designed exclusively for transfer students.
The mission of the organization is to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. The minimum academic average required for membership is either a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent thereof) or an academic average that places the prospective candidate in the top 20 percent of all incoming transfer students during their incoming semester.
Unterlack is studying early chld/ childhood ed (B–6) at SUNY Oneonta. n
Several local students have received the SUNY Oneonta 2020-2021 Susan Sutton Smith Award for academic excellence. To be eligible for the award, a student must be a freshman, sophomore or junior with a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher.
Grant Doherty of Syosset - undeclared major
Eve Pugatch of Woodbury - undeclared major
Sydney Proux of East Norwich -majoring in psychology
Amanda Busch of Plainview - majoring in psychology
Lauren Carola of Plainview - majoring in communication studies
Alexa Cirri of Plainview - undeclared major
Rachel Dobkin of Hicksville - majoring in communication studies, media studies
Ashley Elbogen of Plainview - majoring in early childhood/childhood education (B-6)
Mackenzie Hickey of Hicksville (11801) - majoring in early childhood/ childhood education (B-6)
Griffin Hoffman of Plainview - majoring in music industry
Lauren McDonough of Levittownmajoring in early childhood/childhood education (B-6)
Mariah Nessim of Levittown - majoring in psychology
Kimberly Roth of Hicksville - unde-
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clared major Ariana Soccodato of Levittownmajoring in early childhood/childhood education (B-6)
The Susan Sutton Smith Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence is named in memory of the late SUNY Oneonta professor of English. The student awards are made possible by the generous gifts of SUNY Oneonta Alumni to the 2018–2019 Fund for Oneonta. n
Serena Thomas has been named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2020.
Thomas, of Jericho, is a biology student.
Mohammed-Ali Dewji has been named to the Fall 2020 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the Fall of 2020.
Dewji of Syosset, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy student.
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Jaimee Napolitano of Bethpage joined over 50 SUNY Oneonta students in an effort to spread the word about the availability of COVID vaccinations to communities across Otsego County. Napolitano is studying biology at SUNY Oneonta.
The students, recognizing the need for additional outreach in areas where internet access isn’t readily available, rallied together to distribute flyers to those who may need assistance with registering for a vaccine. The flyers share contact information that individuals can use to call for assistance when scheduling an appointment, as well as arrange for a ride to the vaccination site at SUNY Oneonta.
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Students at Lehigh University attained Dean’s List in Fall 2020. This status is granted to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.
Charlotte Murphy of Syosset
Ashley Haber of Syosset
Amanda Alejo of Woodbury
Eirini Drosos of Bethpage
Alexandria Olanick of Bethpage
Tyler Blitz of Jericho
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Levittown Council’s Earth Day event brings groups together
On a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, more than 135 individuals gathered to welcome Spring and celebrate Earth Day at the Levittown Community Council’s Earth Day Community Cleanup Event.
Some of the people represented participating community groups; dozens of others, including some family groups, joined in on their own to clean up various locations throughout the town including the Bluegrass Lane Pool area; Veterans Memorial Park; East Village Green; the area around the sump on Hempstead Turnpike across from Home Depot; the area adjacent to the VFW Post on Hickory Lane and the park area on Wantagh Avenue between Entry and Lynn lanes.
Event Co-Chairs Louise Cassano, 1st vice president, and Tom Kohlman, 2nd vice
president of the Council, worked in cooperation with Joann Medina, social worker with the Levittown School District and Levittown Community Action Coalition to engage students’ involvement and with the Town of Hempstead which supplied rakes, picks, trash bags, safety vests, gloves and the town’s sanitation department pickup of the dozens of bags containing the trash and debris collected.
Organizations represented at the event included Boy Scouts Levittown Troop 316; Division Avenue Key Club, Kiwanis Club of Levittown, Levittown Soccer Club Girls U13 Dragons; St. Bernard’s Church; Levittown Community Action Coalition Youth Group; VFW Post #9591; and, Wisdom Lane Builders Club.
Members of the Council assigned groups and individuals to various locations throughout the town. Left to right are Tom Kohlman, Don Patane, Louise Cassano, Lowell Wolf, Bob Koenig, Mary Kay Ross, Eleanor Walsh, Pat Patane, Diane Pedroza and Fran Avnet.
More than 135 signed up at Veterans Memorial Park for the Levittown Community Council’s Earth Day cleanup.
Bethpage HS Masquer’s Guild returns to the stage for musical revue Drive to support birthday parties for homeless children
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meeting in the fall with students to read plays and practice.
In November 2020, auditions for the spring production were done online via FlipGrid. Understanding the different style of audition this year brought, Mr. Murray handpicked pieces for students from their auditions.
“We picked songs that we knew would work for each of them,” he said. “We even included narrative pieces and dance-only numbers for students who don’t prefer to sing, but would still like to be involved.”
After auditions were complete, the selected ensemble began rehearsing through Google Meet. The chosen musical revue was highly adaptable, and the virtual rehearsals seamlessly transitioned to in person. The in-person rehearsal schedule was meticulously organized in order to follow safety regulations, while still ensuring students were also given the space, attention and time needed to perfect their performance. Additionally, due to the style of the revue, each of the 16 students select-
ed to perform were essentially the lead of their own show.
“More students were featured this year than ever before thanks to the format of the musical revue,” Mr. Murray said. “We were able to give each student a unique role that complimented their strengths in performing.”
Each of the performers and all members of the stage crew and audio and visual team were given two tickets for the in-person production. Tickets were free of charge and the school was able to accommodate everyone that was involved in the show. A virtual version of this year’s production will be released, which will include select numbers of last year’s performance of “Guys and Dolls,” featuring a student pit conducted by Dr. Eric Kay.
The show went off without a hitch and was a major steppingstone in returning to normalcy after more than a year of being unable to perform. The Masquers Guild would like to extend a special thanks to all those involved, specifically audio and visual lead Rob Verdi, stage crew lead Mike McCourt and Coordinator of Music Dr. Eric Kay.
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The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a collection drive to support birthday parties for homeless children on Long Island. Donations collected May 3 through May 31 will support the charitable efforts of Birthday Wishes of Long Island, a not-for-profit organization located in Hicksville. Through the efforts of volunteers and donations, the organization provides birthday parties to over 1,250 homeless children each year, including gifts, homemade cupcakes, goody bags, activities and crafts.
“Birthday Wishes of Long Island is a wonderful organization comprised of giving and caring volunteers who help bring smiles to the face of homeless children on Long Island – some of whom have never received a birthday party before,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Help bring normalcy, hope and joy to a homeless girl or boy by donating today to this incredible cause.”
To support these birthday parties for
Long Island’s homeless children, the following donations are sought:
• New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages
• Batteries of all sizes
• Wrapping paper
For those who wish to donate to Birthday Wishes of Long Island, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities:
• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay
• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa
• Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage
For more information about the Birthday Wishes of Long Island collection drive, please contact Esther Alter at (516) 624-6380 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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Congratulations! Drive to support birthday parties for homeless children
Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) assisted Jaclyn Michelsen and Frank Totino of Bethpage, formerly of Levittown, as they applied for their marriage license on April 27, at Hempstead Town Hall. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the town has implemented many safeguards to continue providing town programs and services in a safe and efficient manner. Town Clerk Murray continues to officiate weddings outside Town Hall, as well as via telephone, Zoom and FaceTime. For more information about the Town Clerk’s Office, please visit hempsteadny.gov/town-clerks-office or call (516) 812-3046.
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a collection drive to support birthday parties for homeless children on Long Island. Donations collected May 3 through May 31 will support the charitable efforts of Birthday Wishes of Long Island, a not-for-profit organization located in Hicksville. Through the efforts of volunteers and donations, the organization provides birthday parties to over 1,250 homeless children each year, including gifts, homemade cupcakes, goody bags, activities and crafts.
“Birthday Wishes of Long Island is a wonderful organization comprised of giving and caring volunteers who help bring smiles to the face of homeless children on Long Island – some of whom have never received a birthday party before,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Help bring normalcy, hope and joy to a homeless girl or boy by donating today to this incredible cause.”
To support these birthday parties for Long Island’s homeless children, the following donations are sought:
• New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages
• Batteries of all sizes
• Wrapping paper
For those who wish to donate to Birthday Wishes of Long Island, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities:
• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay
• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa
• Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage
For more information about the Birthday Wishes of Long Island collection drive, please contact Esther Alter at (516) 624-6380 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
MacArthur students accepted into Perry Outreach Program
Students create cards for law enforcement
Three science research students from General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public Schools participated in the Perry Outreach Program. MacArthur sophomores Ana Compton, Mia Frattura and Natalia Pszeniczny, along with other female high school students nationwide in grades 10 and up, were selected for the program after expressing interest in exploring careers in orthopedics or engineering.
The students engaged in inter-
active workshops related to spinal fusion, torn meniscus repair, fracture repair, external fixation and suturing. Through these lectures, they heard from the perspectives of local women surgeons, engineers, sports medicine specialists, pediatricians and medical students. The goal of the program was to expose young women to the world of biomedical engineering and orthopedic surgery, collaborate with like-minded peers and inspire them to pursue these career fields.
Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. visited Abbey Lane Elementary School in Levittown on May 6, to thank students for creating cards for local law enforcement. The cards will be delivered to local law enforcement agencies during National Police Week (May 9–15). Also attending was Abbey Lane Elementary School Principal Dr. George Bauer.
Town offers guide on native plant species
The Town of Oyster Bay has an informative guide available to residents interested in planting Native Plant Species in their home gardens. Native plants are traditionally found in a local region, where they are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions. This makes them hardy, more resistant to insects and disease, and generally easier to maintain.
“With the spring season upon us, the concept of home gardening interests many people, but those without green thumbs may be unsure where to begin. Getting a quick explanation of local plant species that are easy to maintain, as well as provide environmental benefits, may be just what an aspiring gardener needs,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Michele Johnson. “There are many plant species that help
improve air quality, while attracting butterflies, bees or birds.”
As gardeners continue to discover benefits of native plants, local retailers have been stocking these and other species. Some examples of native species gardeners may want to consider include: (for more details on each of these native plant species, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/gardening)
• Blue False Indigo (Baptista australis): Produces blue-purple flowers that turn silver-gray in the fall. This species notably is primarily pollinated by queen bumblebees, and also attracts butterflies and moths.
• New England Aster ( Symphotrichum novae-angliae ): This aster has beautiful flower heads, attractive foliage and stems that provide a color boost at the end of the grow-
ing season. Nectar and pollen attract butterflies, moths and bees.
• Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa): Why would you purposely plant something with the word “weed” in its name? Well, if you’ve ever seen the beautiful monarch butterfly, its existence depends on milkweed!
• Early Goldenrod (Solidago juncea): Golden-yellow blossoms which begin blooming in early summer, when they became an attraction for the first butterflies and bees of the season. Eastern Goldfinch, Sparrows, and other birds are also attracted to this flower!
• Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum): This tall ornamental grass is widespread. Its upright growth and ability to cluster provides quality overhead cover, shelter, nesting sites, and food source for wildlife.
• Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria): Wild indigo is known for being deer resistant, low maintenance, mitigate erosion, a home to butterflies and bees, and serve as an excellent nitrogen fixer.
Native plantings can be established from seed or young plants, or plugs. Plants can be incorporated to an existing garden bed or a new bed can be made by removing sod and loosening the soil. Choose plants based on site considerations for light, moisture, and soil. Vary plant structure, height, bloom succession, and flower color for seasonal appeal and butterfly habitat. For more information on these native plant species, as well as other gardening related information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/gardening.
Left to right: Sophomores Ana Compton, Mia Frattura and Natalia Pszeniczny from General Douglas MacArthur High School were accepted into the Perry Outreach Program. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
May 14, 2021
Club Med Resorts Reopen, Welcome Back Vacationers with Splash into Summer Sale
BY KAREN RUBIN
Club Med, a pioneer of the all-inclusive resort concept, is inviting families, couples, and solo travelers to take advantage of up to 45% off, plus perks, at its resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Florida. The Splash into Summer sale is open for bookings now through June 30, 2021, with select travel dates from now to December 17, 2021. Perks include a free water view room upgrade and free stay for kids under 4. Club Med offers guests an all-inclusive experience tailor-made for any travel style, whether they’re seeking a family-friendly vacation or an adults-exclusive getaway.
Club Med’s spacious low-density resorts are surrounded by nature, spread across 50 acres, and operate at a limited capacity, allowing guests peace of mind and the freedom to unwind while creating cherished memories together. Guests will enjoy an all-encompassing vacation with unlimited culinary options, premium accommodations, and activities for all interests – from flying trapeze and sailing to poolside yoga and oceanfront spa treatments. Families will particularly enjoy Club Med’s “Amazing Family” program, a funfilled agenda of weekly activities designed to help families bond, reconnect, and experience a greater sense of reunion. Club Med’s enhanced safety and hygiene protocols, free onsite antigen testing, and flexible policies also allow travelers to feel confident and protected to book a getaway.
Club Med Sandpiper Bay , Florida: The spacious family-friendly resort, located in between Miami and Orlando, offers an all-inclusive getaway – sans passport – with a variety of activities for all interests, like kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, pickleball and even a flying trapeze. Golfers of all levels can enjoy an elevated experience at the newly renovated championship golf course reopening this summer, while wellness seekers can enjoy the new 6,000sq-ft Club Med Spa by Sothys, the only Sothys Spa in the U.S. While kids enjoy time at the children’s clubs with unlimited all-day activities, adults can relax by the adults-exclusive pool or on the beach alongside the St. Lucie River. Beginning June 2021, guests can elevate their family
dining experience atop the new openair terrace at Riverside Steakhouse, with spectacular views of the glistening sunset over the river.
Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: On a 2,000-foot stretch of beach, Club Med Punta Cana welcomes travelers to unwind under the Caribbean sun with the newly renovated Tiara Exclusive Collection that features spacious oceanside suites with upscale, personalized services such as a dedicated concierge and poolside champagne service at the dedicated infinity pool and bar. The new Club Med Amazing Family program features a fun-filled agenda of weekly activities for families like Club Med CREACTIVE by Cirque du Soleil, an interactive playground with more than 25 acrobatic and artistic activities for guests of all
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ages. Guests can indulge in lavender treatments at the Club Med Spa by L’OCCITANE before escaping to the sophisticated adult-exclusive tropical hideaway, Zen Oasis, where intimate cabanas, an oversized lagoon pool and bar, and a dedicated Zen Beach with canopies and lounge chairs await.
Club Med Michés Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic: Reopening June 2021. The first and only operating resort in the Miches region – and Club Med’s only Exclusive Collection resort in North America –offers a luxury experience wrapped in an all-inclusive vacation. The ecochic resort features four boutique villages specializing in wellness, adventure, kid-friendly, and adultsonly concepts, catering to an array of travelers seeking a boutique hotelwithin-a-hotel experience. Enjoy unlimited, refined culinary options, an on-site Club Med Spa by Cinq Mondes, treetop yoga, and a naturally-filtered Zen pool. There are also distinctive family experiences from learning how to plant and compost ingredients at the on-site community garden to discovering a Secret Chocolate Room – a first-of-its-kind kid’s speakeasy featuring unlimited sweets crafted with locally-sourced cocoa (and adults can get in on the fun, too!).
Club Med Cancún, Mexico: Club Med Cancún is the perfect location for families looking to reconnect after spending a long year apart. The resort’s Aguamarina family oasis area features spacious twobedroom oceanfront family rooms, exhilarating water games at the dedicated family pool, and out-
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door activities as part of the new Club Med Amazing Family programming. For added R&R, indulge in private massages on the beach, private spa treatments at the newly renovated Club Med Spa by L’OCCITANE, and a variety of refined, locally inspired cuisine. Guests looking for an added sense of adventure can explore the Mayan ruins at Chichén-Itzá or discover life under the sea, snorkeling through the world’s second-largest coral reef that surrounds the resort.
Club Med Québec, Canada: Openin g December 2021. The four-season allinclusive mountain resort will be Club Med’s first resort in Canada, just an hour away from Québec City in the Le Massif de Charlevoix region. With over 300 rooms spread across 300+ acres, the family-friendly resort will feature locally inspired culinary experiences, a private 5-Trident (5-star) Exclusiv e Collection space, sweeping views of the scenic St. Lawrence River and surrounding mountains, and unlimited ski-in/ski-out access. Families can enjoy
year-round activities including skiing, biking, and hiking, as well as activities traditional to the region like ice skating and dog sledding. The resort offers an expansive wellness area with a 25-yard heated pool overlooking the river, an outdoor jacuzzi, and a variety of à la carte Nordic spa-inspired treatments.
Additional participating resorts include Club Med Caravelle, Guadeloupe, French Caribbean, Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek, Martinique, French Caribbean, and Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos.
Flexible Policies
To ensure added flexibility and peace of mind for travelers, Club Med also offers:
Free Cancellation Policy: For new bookings made on or after May 18, 2020, guests can receive a full refund should they need to cancel their stay (up to 15 days prior to the anticipated travel date) for stays on or prior to December 16, 2021.
Emergency Assistance Program: All guests traveling before December 31, 2022 will receive coverage for emergen-
cy medical expenses during their stay, including those related to COVID-19. Safe Together protocols: Implemented in all of the brand’s resorts as they reopen, including those in Florida, Mexico, and the Caribbean, these newly enhanced hygiene and safety measures were developed through recommendations from the World Health Organization, local health authorities, and the advice of an International Scientific Committee comprised of a specialized team of doctors and professors.
PCR + Rapid Antigen Testing: As required for re-entry into the United States from international destinations, Club Med offers complimentary Rapid Antigen COVID-19 tests on-site. PCR testing is also available at an additional cost.
For more information, visit www. clubmed.us, call 1-800-Club-Med (1-800258-2633), or contact a preferred travel professional. Cruises are Back!
Wondering which cruise lines are sailing and to which destinations? CruiseCompete, an online cruise mar-
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ketplace, keeps up with the exhaustive list of cruise line itinerary changes. The best way to see sailings available is to check by month, https://www.cruisecompete.com/specials/top/month
There are many sailings available now to book from June 2021. The cruises and specific information are, of course, dependent on any new developments and changes in the cruise industry.
For more information, visit www.cruisecompete.com or www. cruisecompete.com/group_cruises.
It was wet out. The remains of last night’s storm, a storm silent now for five hours, was spread thinly over the lawns and roads of Westbury. The two, Grace and Nick, made their way to their car and headed to the park. They passed a roadside garden, a long narrow strip, a city block long, that until this morning had held a precision planted line of red tulips fronted by two feet of healthy growing grass. The blooms fell prey to rain and their time. Yet, at the bend in the garden, tulips were now in parade dress. That area had been covered with snow swept off the roadway by the town’s snowplows, a white wall eight to ten feet high only recently thawed. The onlookers smiled acknowledging Nature’s planning.
The park was a few moments away. Later in the growing season, the entrance would present a spectacular display. Now, the two rectangular floral plantings were drooping to seed. They made their way along the curved tarmac to the cutoff leading to the pond. They curb-parked above the pond and took the path down to the water’s edge. Again there were no birds. The water, still murky from the pounding downpour, had erased all, well, almost all, the signs of Canadas’, seagulls’ and ducks’
recent stay. He offered his arm, she silently slipped her arm into his and they began their slow, metered passaggata around the pond.
The past season’s crop of leaves now rested, mainly, on the floor of the lake.
On quiet, calm days they and the detritus of thoughtless promenaders could plainly be viewed. Last night’s weather however had rolled a film of dust and roiled a streak of petroleum over the perimeter of the pond maybe three or four feet wide around the edge, making the pond unfathomable. As they started north around the pond, it was evident that the rains had cleared all evidence of avian visitors. Only a spare number of sparrows, robins, and those magnificently acrobatic swallows were about today.
A quarter of the way up the east side of Eisenhower Lake there is a small turtle ladder fixed into the concrete edge leading into the water. On sunny, warm days the hard-shelled reptiles crawl up the ladders. There are three or four such escapes around the lake. The turtles sunbathe on the concrete coping. On days when young families trip around the lake, youngsters crouch, stare, and noise their awe. Just past the first ladder is the area set aside for men (and, one would guess for women) to race their model sailboats.
Today’s model sailboats are a far cry from the vessels that plied the water of Goose Pond just beneath Jamaica High School. Today’s boats are controlled by radio signals and can be motor-driven back to shore. On Goose Pond, the youngsters’ miniatures were wide bottom, shallow lead-keeled with protected rudders. The masts were usually three to four times the width of the boat allowing for huge sails to catch every wisp of wind. Without the protection for the rudders, a sailor was bound to find his vessel stuck in Goose Pond’s famed tangle of water lilies. These vessels were allowed to sail about their way willy-nilly, undirected until finally, chance bumped them ashore.
The two followed the path around the lake and spied one single, solitary Canada out of the water and pasteurizing on the grass in front of Nassau County’s memorial dedicated to the memory of those men and women who were murdered by two terrorists each driving a stolen airliner into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. In that attack, two thousand six hundred and six men and women died.
The walk continued until the two reached the bottom of their entrance path. A heady exercise of twenty minutes. The rain had opened the ground’s
pores and the musty, medicinal odor that escaped now became stronger and pronounced. The two paused for a moment at the foot of the exit path then strongly moved one leg in front of the other up the hill. Again a slight halt before their car, the doors unlocked and opened, and they slowly took their place on the front seat.
They drove home to breakfast, avocado on thick white toast, coffee weakened with lactose-free milk, cornflakes sweetened with pear juice and water.
ASK CARRIE
Tips for Teaching Your Kids About Money
BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ
Dear Readers: Moms these days can fill a lot of roles -- from nutritionist to chauffeur to nurse to counselor. We’re called on to be experts in everything from caring for physical wounds to healing broken hearts. On top of that, many of us hold down fulltime jobs! Now I’m going to add one more responsibility to the list: financial coach.
Think you don’t have time to add one more thing to your busy schedule? Actually, you might be surprised at how much financial knowledge you already impart to your kids just in the everyday things you do. After all, kids are always watching and learning from us -- even when we’re unaware of it. So my thought is that when it comes to money, a little conscious awareness on the parts of moms -- and dads -- can make the financial lessons we teach our kids that much more effective.
Still skeptical? Here are some practical ways you can increase your kids’ financial knowledge from the early years until they’re ready to set off on their own.
I’m all for starting to teach kids about money at an early age. I believe even children as young as 3 to 5 can begin to learn a bit about saving and spending -- and have fun doing it. As your kids get older, you can involve them in budgeting, smart credit management, even investing. And it doesn’t have to take a lot of time.
Instilling the savings habit in kids from a young age is a great start to their financial education. Add to that a beginning awareness of spending, and you’ll really give them a boost. Try these simple activities to get started:
-- Have your kids choose something they really want. Put a price tag on it, and help them set aside a portion of any money they get from an allowance or gift, say 10%, toward their savings goal. That’s a good start. (You can always match their savings to help them along!)
-- Make saving tangible for even the youngest children by decorating separate jars for each savings goal and helping them track their progress.
-- Teach the value of money by giving a young child a dollar to buy a snack, pay for it, get a receipt, keep the change and put it toward a savings goal.
By middle school, kids are
ready to handle some money of their own. Whether it comes from an allowance, gifts or eventually a part-time job, it’s only by managing their own money--and making their own mistakes -that kids will learn to make good saving, spending and budgeting decisions. Here are some easy ways to give them real-world experience:
-- Help your preteen open a savings account. (You’ll need their Social Security number.) Shop for one with no fees --another good lesson. Talk about interest and explain how compound interest works. Your bank manager might be willing to help out. That might get the kids to listen more closely. Again, encourage them to save at least 10% of any money they receive.
-- Decide together what your kids will be responsible for paying for -- whether something essential like school lunches or extras like a movie with friends. It will be up to them to make sure they have the money when they need it.
-- Let kids plan a trip or night out. Give them a budget, something like $1,000 for a family vacation or $75 for a special dinner. Have them research and estimate expenses. Help them be creative and make trade-offs to stay within budget.
Teens want freedom and independence but they don’t always equate that with being financially responsible. If you started their money lessons early, hopefully they’ve already established some good habits. Now is the time to prepare them for the upcoming transition to the real world of saving, budgeting, credit--even investing. Use this list as a starting point:
-- Savings: Help working teens set up direct deposit to put part of every paycheck into a savings account.
-- Budgeting: Whether with an online tracker or on paper, have your teens record every purchase they make for a week or two. Then take it a step further by having them complete a monthly budget planner to really see where their money is going.
-- Credit management: Once you explain the pluses and minuses of credit cards, give your older teen some hands-on experience.
-- Investing: There’s a lot to talk about here, but experience is the best teacher. Once you’ve
introduced some basic concepts about long-term investing, risk, and not betting everything on a single stock, here are a couple of ways to make it real:
No matter your kids’ age, setting a good example is probably the most important thing you can do. If you’re open about your own financial challenges and make money conversations a part of everyday life, your kids will be more comfortable and confident when dealing with money. And the lessons won’t stop when they’re off on their own. Your good example will continue on, and chances are they’ll be coming back to discuss their own money issues with you -- as well as other of life’s challenges -- knowing they can rely on Mom’s good counsel.
Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, is president of Charles Schwab Foundation and author of The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty, available in bookstores nationwide. Read more at http://schwab.com/book. You can e-mail Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com The Charles Schwab Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, private foundation that is not part of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., or its parent company, The Charles Schwab Corporation. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers are obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, their accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.
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What Happens to Your Social Security check if You Live Abroad?
BY TOM MARGENAU
Maybe it’s because COVID-19 restrictions are easing up a bit. And some people probably have a bad case of wanderlust. I’m sure others are just thinking about retiring and returning to their homeland. Or perhaps still others see some of the same websites I do that entice you with headlines similar to this one I recently read: “Live like royalty on your Social Security check in Belize!”
Anyway, I’ve received more than a few emails lately from folks who want to know what happens with their Social Security benefits once they pack their bags and head to some foreign land to live.
Anyone planning to do that needs to read a booklet that the Social Security Administration produces called “Social Security -- Your payments While You Are Outside the United States.” You can find it online at the SSA’s website, www.socialsecurity.gov. Just click the “Publications” link near the bottom of the homepage. Once there, pull down the “Topics” menu and you’ll find the booklet under the “General Information” section.
By reading that publication, you will learn that if you are a U.S. citizen, the rules are pretty simple. You can get your Social Security benefits almost anywhere in the world. However, the Treasury Department doesn’t allow any federal government checks to be sent to North Korea or Cuba. And there are Social Security restrictions that prevent benefits from being sent to Vietnam and most of the republics that formerly made up the Soviet Union (places like Belarus, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, etc.). There are some exceptions to those Social Security restrictions, if any of those remote places are beckoning you in retirement.
If you are not a U.S. citizen but you have lived in this country legally and worked and earned Social Security benefits, then the rules get a little more complicated. I will briefly explain some of them.
If you are citizen of one of the 23 countries that have Social Security treaty agreements with the U.S. (they are listed in the aforementioned booklet), then you also can get your benefits anywhere in the world -- with the same restrictions that apply to U.S. citizens outlined above. You’ll find the list of countries on page five of the booklet. The list includes most European countries as well as places such as Israel, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
Page six of the booklet has another list of countries. If you are a citizen of one of those countries, you can get your Social Security benefits while living outside the U.S., but only if you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits. If you get Social Security dependent or survivors benefits, then the rules really get messy -- way too complicated to explain in the short space of this column.
Please refer to the booklet for more information.
If you are not a citizen of one of the countries listed on pages five and six of the booklet but you are receiving U.S. Social Security benefits, then as a general rule those benefits will stop once you have been outside the country for more than six months.
If you are getting Social Security benefits while living overseas, you are generally subject to the same rules and regulations that apply to Social Security beneficiaries in the United States. And some of the rules are even more restrictive. For example, there is an earnings penalty that applies to Social Security beneficiaries in this country who are under their full retirement age and making more than about $19,000 per year. But if you are under your full retirement age and living overseas, you won’t get your Social Security check for any month you work over 45 hours, no matter how much money you make. There are exceptions to this rule. The most common is this: If you work for a U.S. corporation overseas, then you are subject to the more lenient earnings penalty rules that apply to U.S. residents.
If you are getting Social Security disability benefits while living overseas, the same rules apply to you as apply to people living in this country. That means, for example, that your claim will be periodically reviewed to make sure you are still disabled.
If you are a U.S. citizen living overseas, the benefits you receive are subject to the same income tax payments that apply to U.S. residents. If you are not a U.S. citizen, then the SSA will automatically withhold a portion of your benefits to cover possible tax obligations -- although there are some exceptions to that rule.
Most people living overseas have their benefits sent by direct deposit to a bank in the country where they are living. On page 27 of the booklet mentioned earlier in this column, there is a long list of countries that have an international direct deposit treaty agreement with the United States. Assuming you have moved to one of those countries, you will have no problem getting your benefits electronically.
If you need to conduct some kind of Social Security business once you are living overseas, you obviously can’t just drive across town and visit your local Social Security office. But every U.S. embassy and consulate has a person on staff who is trained to handle Social Security business. So, they are a good source of information and help. Or, assuming you have internet access, you can use the SSA’s website.
One final point. Your Medicare coverage only works while you are living in the United States. So, if you move to a foreign country and think you will be there for good, you might as well cancel
the parts of Medicare for which you pay a monthly premium. These are usually Part B (medical insurance) and Part D (drug insurance).
The key to understanding all of this is reading that booklet I mentioned. I will warn you that it can be a little daunting at first, just because there are so many rules and so many potential variables to those rules depending on your citizenship status, the kind of benefit you are getting and where you plan to live. Just
be patient, and I think it will all sink in eventually.
Other than that, bon voyage! And send me a postcard from one of those pretty golden beaches in Belize.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Why your home is so
BY PHILIP A. RAICES
Isat down the other day coming to the realization why your home is so very important, especially today. What we all have experienced and gone through over the last months has rocked our economy as well as our mental stability.
Yes, we all know how home prices surprisingly had escalated during the pandemic and continue to increase, as everyone came out to the suburbs, escaping the higher infection rates in the cities.
Obviously, many bidding wars have occurred and will continue to occur as long as demand is very high as more people don’t just want a home but feel they have to have it. Thus the need has been so strong.
The overpricing for a percentage of homes has been almost irrelevant with the lack of inventory to choose from, triggering multiple offers and bidding wars.
One of the major reasons is that 80 million people began working at home full time and the need for private space became tantamount in being able to focus and concentrate on one’s job or business without outside disturbances, especially while kids were also sequestered at home.
Most importantly, the children also needed their own space to be able to pay attention to learning via their PCs and laptops during their school classes online.
I am sure that this was very challenging with children not being around their peers as they had been used to. Zoom as well as other online services enabled adults and children to do what they needed to dayto-day to stay connected and focused.
Even outside space has become a stress reliever for many who were used to the city hustle and bustle and noise with nowhere to escape, unless you were one of the few with very expensive apartments or town homes with a terrace or rear yard.
The mental anguish that has been created by the pandemic also exacerbated and pushed many more families and individuals in deciding to seek safer refuge and quieter surround-
ings that the suburbs and other states have provided. Mental healthcare professionals have had a very busy year dealing with the issues caused by the pandemic among adults and children. I read an article from U.S. News and World Report from April 5, 2012, by Philip Moeller that puts an accurate perspective on the value of one’s home and its effect on health. Here is an excerpt from the article https://money. usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/04/05/ why-our-homes-make-us-happy:
“The human animal is not so different from his ancestors. Just as animals have lairs and mark their territories, people have fundamental attachments to place and space. Even equating home and the womb is not too far a stretch. Humans, however, add layers of significance to home and place. Physical places endure while memories and people fade, so homes and neighborhoods become ‘memory machines’ that help us keep alive some of the strongest sources of what has given our lives meaning, well-being, and happiness.”
Rick Scheidt has spent much of his professional life talking with aging residents of the vanishing small towns that dot the prairies in Kansas and other Midwestern states. Here, the sense of place is very powerful. Often, it is all that is left.
“We call it autobiographical
insideness,” he says. “People look at aspects of their environment in a very personal way. I might be talking to older women about her memories of a place, and I’d say, ‘Look at that cedar tree over there. It looks like it’s been through hard times and gotten hit by lightning.’ And she’ll look at that tree and say, ‘Oh, that’s third base,’ drawing on memories of when she played baseball there as a child.”
Here are the top 10 places as per Forbes Magazine (in alphabetical order only) to be best positioned in recovering after the pandemic today are as followings:
Boise, Idaho
Denver, Colorado
Durham, North Carolina
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CUSTODIAN
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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EAST ROCKAWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Seeking Candidates for the Following Positions:
SUBSTITUTE CLEANERS
Salary: $16.00 per hour
District Wide – All Shifts
MONITORS
Salary as Per Monitor and Security Unit
Collective Bargaining Agreement
District Wide – All Shifts
SUBSTITUTE MONITORS
Salary: $14 per hour District Wide
SUBSTITUTE SECURITY AIDES
Salary: $15.00 per hour
District Wide
Candidate must have continuing possession of NYS registration as a security guard issued by the NYS Department of State. Security and/or law enforcement experience preferred. Candidates are to submit a letter of interest with resume and credentials to:
JACQUELINE A. SCRIO
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations
East Rockaway UFSD 443 Ocean Avenue East Rockaway, NY 11518 (516) 887-8300 Ext.1-553
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Estate Worker Wanted
Individual to perform staff work involving clerical and financial work in relation to the administration of estates. Needs to be self-starter with good organizational and planning skills, as well as the ability to work independently. Position is a full time position (35 hours a week) with vacation, personal and sick time allocated based on time in the position. Associates or Bachelors degree preferred or one year of satisfactory work experience.
Interested applicants may email resume to BCurran@nassaucountyny.gov or forward a resume to the Nassau County Public Administrator’s Office 240 Old Country Road, Room 603 Mineola, New York 11501 attn: Brian Curran.
WANTED SOFTBALL PLAYERS:
L I Nassau County Mens 60 and over league.
This team is the #1 team in Division A for Nassau County 2020. Looking for outfielders, infielders and great hitters. Home field is Cantiague Park.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS NOVENAS/PRAYERS
NOVENA TO THE BLESSED MOTHER O, Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruit of the Vine, Splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
O, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O, Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity. There are none that can withstand thy power. O, show me here you are my Mother.
O, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands .
Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. (MAK)
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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
GARDEN CITY
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OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
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SERVICES
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We offer the following services: Companions, Home Health Aides/Elder Care Child Care and Housekeeping Laborers Days / Nights Live In or Live Out NO FEE TO EMPLOYERS Call: 516-505-5510
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STEPHANIE A.
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Elder Law, Wills & Trusts Asset Preservation, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration/Litigation 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530 516-222-1122 www.dangelolawassociates.com
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
AMBIANCE
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SERVICES
PAULIE THE ROOFER STOPPING LEAKS IS MY SPECIALTY!
Slate & Tile Specialists
All types of Roofing
Local References
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B.C. Roofing Call 631-496-9711 (Office) or 516-983-0860 (Owner direct)
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HEALTH SERVICES
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
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MATH TUTORING ON-LINE & F2F ALL MATH (Grade 4 First Year College) ACT, SAT, AP, GRE
All Placement Tests
Very Experienced, specializing in all Private and Public schools, (Chaminade, Kellenberg, Sacred Heart, etc.) Good link with athletes.
We offer Math tutoring from experienced and award-winning teachers at very reasonable rates. We offere a choice of on-line 30 minute “homework help” or 55 minute “test prep help”, limited face to face. (masks) Richard 516-567-1512 educationtimeincrgs@outlook. com
SERVICES CLEANING
CLEANING AVAILABLE
EXPERIENCED POLISH
HOUSE CLEANER
Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640
Deep Cleaning Experts
Commercial and Residential Window, Gutters, Power Washing
Call Richie 917-553-8008
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GARDEN CITY
WINDOW CLEANING
HOME WINDOW CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SERVICE BY OWNER
Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma 516-690-3550
SERVICES
A & J MOVING & STORAGE:
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LEAK REPAIRS
Plumbing Repairs
Bathrooms, Showers, Kitchens 24 HOUR SERVICE Call 516-668-5624
Passion for Seniors. Certified HHAs, Companions & Homemakers. 24 hour care available. Also Nassau locations. Trained in Dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Call 718-850 -3400
PERSONAL TRAINER
Wouldn’t it be great to have a Health Professional with 30 yrs experience advising you about your health?
I’m a Class 1 I.S.S.A Certified personal trainer. I have been in Port Washington over 30 years and have a studio on Port Washington Blvd. Please call Rich 516-491-7379
Casino bus trip
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas of Hicksville will be hosting a bus trip to the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino (formerly Sands) on Tuesday, June 8.
The cost will be $43 per person, which includes the driver’s tip. There will be a $30 give back for slots play.
Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return will be approximately 8:30 pm
Parking: # 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (on the street in the dead end)
Reservations: Call Barbara at (516) 935-5576
The first to pay is the first on the bus, etc.
Budget vote, meetings in Bethpage School District
The Bethpage Board of Education will be holding its budget vote and the following meetings during May: Tuesday, May 18 - Budget Vote/Election, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Bethpage High School Gymnasium
Tuesday, May 18 - Agenda Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Both meetings will be held via livestream on the District website: www.bethpagecommunity.com
Place an ad in our Classifieds for prompt results! Call our Garden
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Free activities for seniors returning after hiatus
With few restrictions and declining COVID-19 infection rates, the Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of a variety of free weekday senior citizen activities offered by the Department of Community and Youth Services in community centers throughout the Town. These popular programs, which had been suspended throughout the last year due to the global coronavirus pandemic, will return on Monday, May 17 and run through Friday, June
25. Line dancing, exercise and tai chi classes are just some of the activities seniors can enjoy as part of this year’s program.
“Senior citizen activities are returning this month and I invite our residents to participate in these free activities, where they can once again enjoy the company of others, make new friends, and stay active,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Our senior activities are some of the most
popular programs the Town offers, and I expect this year to be in higher demand than ever before as seniors can finally get out and be active as infection rates decline and vaccination rates climb!”
Beginning on May 17 and continuing through June 25, the following programs will be offered: line dancing, tai chi, exercise, book club, and more opportunities for socialization. Activities will run each day of the
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week, Monday through Friday. Seniors interested in any of these activities must reserve a spot in advance. Due to the pandemic and restrictions currently in place, class sizes are limited. Additionally, only one class permitted per week.
For more information on these free senior activities, please call the Division of Senior Citizens Services at (516) 797-7940 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
Richard 516-567-1512 educationtimeincrgs@outlook.com
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
(MAY 18, 2021)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Budget Hearing of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Nassau County, Bethpage, New York, will be held remotely, on May 4, 2021, at 8:00 pm, prevailing time, for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the proposed budget for the ensuing school year 2021-2022. Details about the Public Budget Hearing, the manner in which it may be viewed, and how individuals may participate, will be posted on the District’s website at www.bethpagecommunity. com. Copies of the budget document will be made available to District residents commencing April 27, 2021 upon request, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, in the office of the District Clerk located in the Superintendent’s Office of the Administration Building.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Budget Vote and Election of the Bethpage Union Free School District, County of Nassau, State of New York, qualified to vote at School Meetings in said District, will be held in the Main Gymnasium of the Bethpage Senior High School, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York in said District on May 18, 2021, for the purpose of voting by the qualified voters of the District, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (D.S.T.) on the following separate matters:
1. The estimated expenditures (school budget) for the ensuing school year 2021-2022 and authorizing the levy and collection of necessary taxes thereof. (Proposition 1)
2. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that at the said vote and election to be conducted on May 18, 2021, two (2) members are to be elected to the Board of Education as follows:
ONE (1) member is to be elected
for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of James A. McGlynn, which term expires June 30, 2021.
ONE (1) member is to be elected for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Sandra Watson which term expires June 30, 2021.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that all nominating petitions of candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education, shall be filed with the Clerk of the District Not Later Than April 19, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), whose office is located in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at the District’s Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. A separate petition, duly signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district, as in accordance with law, and stating the residence of each signer, shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Petitions for school board members shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated; said description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that each person entitled to vote must register. Registration dates, hours, and locations are as follows:
WEEKDAYS, until May 13, 2021, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (D.S.T.) when school is in session in the Office of the District Clerk, located in the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York.
SATURDAY, May 1, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (D.S.T.), in the Boardroom at the Administration Building. The following persons shall be eligible to vote: All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen of the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously duly registered for any annual or special meeting or election, who are qualified to vote and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four (4) calendar years prior to 2021 (i.e., 2017-
LEGAL NOTICES
2020) and who are not disqualified from voting for any reason set forth in New York State Election Law Section 5-106. In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law of the State of New York shall be eligible to vote.
All persons who registered at the Special Meeting and Election held on February 9, 2021 will not be required to re-register for the purpose of voting on May 18, 2021. Persons whose names appear as eligible voters as of February 9, 2021 on the Voter Registration Books issued and maintained by the Nassau County Board of Elections, shall be eligible to vote at the Annual School District Meeting and Elections to be conducted on May 18, 2021.
Any qualified voter of the District who is in doubt as to whether she/he is registered to vote at the May 18, 2021 Annual Meeting Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District at 516-6444002 or email ebecker@bethpage.ws.
The Board of Registration will meet during the election held in the District on May 18, 2021 at the place where the Annual Meeting and Election is held for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings and elections held subsequent to such Annual Meetings or Elections.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the register will be open for inspection by a qualified voter of the School District on May 13, 2021 up to and including the day of the election, May 18, 2021, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the exception of Saturday, May 15, 2021, when the hours will be from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing school year 2021-2022 for school purposes (budget) and a statement of any expenditure and estimated tax levy for the ensuing year that may be required to fund the school budget appropriation at the above stated Annual Meeting shall be prepared and made available upon request to any district resident at the Office of the District Clerk, which is located
in the Superintendent’s Office at the District’s Administration Building, and the offices of the principals of all the schools in the District therein and at the Bethpage Public Library during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted.
Administration Building
Bethpage High School
JFK Middle School
Central Boulevard School
Charles Campagne School
Kramer Lane School
Bethpage Public Library
These documents will also be available on the district’s website at:
http://www.bethpagecommunity.com
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real property taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots may be received by the District Clerk no earlier than the 30th day before the election for which it is sought. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent’s Office at the District’s Administration Building. To have an absentee ballot mailed to your home, a completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk’s Office no later than Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Application for an absentee ballot may be made in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any school day and up until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021. Applications can also be downloaded from the district’s website at: http://www.bethpagecommunity.com
The right to vote by absentee ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Registration.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently registered to vote may apply to register as a qualified voter of the District by contacting the District Clerk at
10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714; Telephone: (516) 640-4002; or email: ebecker@bethpage.ws, to receive an application to register as a qualified voter of the District for said Annual District Meeting on May 18, 2021. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, by facsimile or electronic mail (email). The application to register must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth day before the vote (April 22, 2021). The register of voters prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s office shall include the names of all military voters who submit a valid military voter registration. A military voter means a qualified voter of New York State who is in actual military service and will, therefore, be absent from the District in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election or is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election, or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of the military voter, accompanying or being with such voter, if a qualified voter of New York State and a resident of the same school district as the military voter, or military personnel residing on a military base within a school district in New York State for a period of 30 days immediately preceding said Annual District Meeting.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are qualified voters of the District may obtain an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk at The Office of the District Clerk 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714; Telephone: (516) 644-4002; or email: ebecker@bethpage. ws. A military ballot application must be returned in person or by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth day before the vote (April 22, 2021). The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application for a military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days (April 23, 2021) before said Annual District Meeting. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls
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on May 18, 2021 and show a cancellation mark of the U.S postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the U.S. government or (2) by 5:00 P.M. on the date set for the Annual District Meeting and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before said Annual District Meeting. Irrespective of the preferred mode of transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the District Clerk during regular office hours, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (Prevailing Time), until the day of said Annual District Meeting.
A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk commencing with the issuance of the first absentee ballot and on each of the five days prior to the day of the election (except Sunday), between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturday, May 15, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The list will also be available at the polling place on May 18, 2021. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021. Any ballot received after that time will not be counted.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that any propositions or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 138 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk on or before April 19, 2021, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance of the annual meeting. Any proposition may be rejected by the Trustees or Board of Education if the purpose of the
proposition is not within the power of the voters, or if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation, where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING:
1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States.
2. Eighteen or more years of age.
3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote.
4. Must be registered to vote.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates of the aforesaid Annual Meeting Vote and Elections on May 18, 2021. will be conducted by ballot on voting machines. It being expressly understood that the intent of the District is to comply with the Executive Orders of the Governor and any legislation stemming from the current coronavirus pandemic, should such in any way vary from an Annual Meeting. Thus, all references to the timing, location, and manner of voting in the Annual Meeting as set forth herein, are subject to modification based on applicable legislation or direction by the Governor or other body with jurisdiction over the District.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELENA BECKER District Clerk Administration Building Cherry and Stewart Avenues Bethpage, New York 11714
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEGAL NOTICES
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 and/or via livestream broadcast on the District website, if legally permissible. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 7:45 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 2021-2022 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 18, 2021.
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 2021-2022, 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 Monday, May 3, 2021 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 Monday, May 3, 2021. 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 Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, NY and/or via livestream broadcast on the District website, if legally permissible.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election, will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 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 2021-2022 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. STILLWELL
PROPERTY CONVEYANCE
Shall the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District be authorized to enter into an intermunicipal cooperation agreement for the conveyance of Stillwell Woods Preserve by the County of Nassau to the Syosset Central School District, which conveyance shall be on substantially the terms and conditions set forth in the intermunicipal agreement between the parties.
3. STILLWELL
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, New York, is hereby authorized to construct a sports and recreational facility, including the installation of synthetic turf field(s), installation/renovation of natural grass field(s), renovation/ installation of comfort/concession station(s), installation of
drainage system, reconstruction of parking field(s), installation of walking/running path, and installation of field lighting at the Stillwell Fields property in Syosset, New York, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $10,500,000, and that $2,000,000 2019-2020 Capital Reserve Fund monies and $3,000,000 monies provided by the County shall be used to pay a portion thereof, and the remaining $5,500,000 said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, up to $5,500,000 obligations of said School District shall be issued.
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The School District has determined this capital project to be a “Unlisted Action” pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the implementation of which as proposed, the School District has determined, will not result in any significant adverse environmental impact.
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4. To elect one member of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years commencing May 18, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024 and two members of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes will be elected to the longer term.
5. To adopt the annual budget of the Syosset Public Library for the fiscal year 2021 2022 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.
6. To elect one member of the Library Board of Trustees for a term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2026 and one member of the Library Board of Trustees for a term of four (4) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2025. The candidate receiving
the largest number of votes will be elected to the longer term.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education 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 19, 2021. 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 54 qualified voters of the District; 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 petitions nominating candidates for the office 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 19, 2021. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees 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 25 qualified voters of the District; 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 persons who wish to vote must register.
The Board of Registration will meet on the following dates:
Saturday, April 10, 2021
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Syosset High School
Friday, April 23, 2021
3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. H.B. Thompson Middle School Monday, May 10, 2021 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 13, 2021, 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 Thursday, May 13, 2021 please contact 364-5607 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021 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 18, 2021, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 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 2021 and any special District meetings that may be held after the preparation of said register (not including the election on May 18, 2021), 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 18, 2021.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for 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 (April 19, 2021) before the election for which an 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 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 17, 2021. Absentee ballots must be received by the Office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
A list of persons to whom the 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 Thursday, May 13, 2021, 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 Thursday, May 13, 2021 please contact 364-5607 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on May 18, 2021, the day set for the election, except that hours for inspection on Saturday, May 15, 2021 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Office of the District Clerk will be closed on Sunday, May 16, 2021. 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.
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 application forms must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk by mail or in person by no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. 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 19, 2021, 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 in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 310 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. Francine Benjamin, District Clerk
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AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE SYOSSET CIUDAD DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, SE NOTIFICA que se realizará una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset, condado de Nassau, Syosset, Nueva York en el auditorio de South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, en ese distrito o mediante una transmisión en directo en el sitio web del distrito, si está legalmente permitido, el lunes
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10 de mayo de 2021 a las 7:45 p. m., hora en vigor, para la resolución de los asuntos conforme a lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, que incluye los siguientes puntos:
1. Presentar ante los votantes una declaración detallada (el presupuesto propuesto) del monto que se exigirá para el año fiscal 2021-2022.
2. Analizar todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para que se voten mediante máquinas de votación en la votación de presupuesto y elección que se celebrarán el martes 18 de mayo de 2021.
3. Resolver cualquier otro asunto que se presente antes de la reunión, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la enmiendan.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier residente del distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del distrito escolar y el de la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset para 2021-2022, sin incluir el dinero público, a partir del lunes 3 de mayo de 2021, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados, en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, y en la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, Nueva York, a partir del lunes 3 de mayo de 2021, de lunes a jueves de 9:00 a. m. a 9:00 p. m, y los viernes de 10:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. Además, estará disponible una copia de este presupuesto del distrito escolar en el sitio web del distrito y, para cualquier residente en el distrito, en cada sede escolar en el distrito donde se mantiene la escuela, durante el horario escolar normal y cuando la escuela está en sesión, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que se adjuntará un Informe de exención fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles de acuerdo con la sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles a cualquier presupuesto preliminar o tentativo, como también al presupuesto definitivo adoptado del cual forme parte. Este se publicará en los tablones de anuncios del
distrito que se usen para avisos públicos y en el sitio web del distrito.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset realizará una audiencia pública con el fin de analizar los gastos de los fondos y el presupuesto de estos el martes 11 de mayo de 2021 a las 6:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, Nueva York o mediante una transmisión en directo en el sitio web del distrito, si está legalmente permitido.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que esta votación del presupuesto y elección se realizarán en los tres (3) distritos electorales, descritos a continuación, el martes 18 de mayo de 2021 entre las 6:00 a. m. y las 10:00 p. m., hora en vigor, horario en el cual se habilitarán las urnas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes temas:
1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del distrito escolar para el año fiscal 2021-2022 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito.
2. TRANSFERENCIA DE PROPIEDADES DE STILLWELL
Deberá la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset estar autorizada para celebrar un acuerdo de cooperación intermunicipal para el traspaso de Stillwell Woods Preserve por parte del Condado de Nassau al Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset, cuyo traspaso se realizará sustancialmente en los términos y condiciones establecidos previstos en el convenio intermunicipal entre las partes.
3. PROYECTO DE MEJORA DE LA PROPIEDAD
STILLWELL
SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de Syosset, Condado de Nassau, Nueva York, está autorizada a construir una instalación deportiva y recreativa, incluyendo la instalación de campos de césped sintético, la instalación/renovación de campos de césped natural(es), renovación/instalación de estación(es) de confort/concesión, instalación de sistema de drenaje, reconstrucción de campo(s) de estacionamiento,
LEGAL NOTICES
instalación de sendero para caminar/correr e instalación de iluminación de campo en la propiedad Stillwell Fields en Syosset, Nueva York, incluyendo los muebles, equipos, maquinaria, aparatos, accesorios originales, mejoras incidentales y gastos relacionados con los mismos, a un costo máximo estimado de $10,500,000, y que $2,000,000 de fondos del Fondo de Reserva de Capital 2019-2020 y $3,000,000 proporcionados por el Condado se utilizarán para pagar una parte del mismo, y los restantes $5,500,000 de dicho monto, o tanto como sea necesario, se recaudará mediante la recaudación de un impuesto sobre el sujeto pasivo imponible de la propiedad de dicho Distrito Escolar y cobrada en cuotas anuales según lo dispuesto por la Sección 416 de la Ley de Educación; y, en previsión de dicho impuesto, se emitirán obligaciones de hasta $5,500,000 de dicho Distrito Escolar. *
El Distrito Escolar ha determinado que este proyecto de capital es una “Acción No Listada” de conformidad con las regulaciones del Departamento de Conservación Ambiental del Estado de Nueva York promulgadas de conformidad con la Ley Estatal de Revisión de la Calidad Ambiental, cuya implementación, según lo propuesto, el Distrito Escolar ha determinado, no dará lugar a ningún impacto ambiental adverso significativo.
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4. Elegir un miembro para la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 18 de mayo de 2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2024, y dos miembros para la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2024. El candidato con el mayor número de votos asumirá el cargo para el mandato más largo.
5. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Syosset para el año fiscal 2021-2022 y autorizar que la parte requerida de este se recaude con impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a tributación del distrito escolar.
6. Elegir un miembro para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca por un período de cinco (5) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de
2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2026, y un miembro para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca por un período de cuatro (4) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2021 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2025. El candidato con el mayor número de votos asumirá el cargo para el mandato más largo. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la oficina de la secretaría del distrito de ese distrito escolar en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, antes del lunes 19 de abril de 2021 a las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica de la junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Deben estar dirigidas a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, estar firmadas por, al menos, 54 votantes calificados del distrito, indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y especificar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca se presentarán ante la oficina de la secretaría del distrito de ese distrito escolar en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, antes del lunes 19 de abril de 2021 a las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor. Los puestos vacantes de la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca no se consideran cargos específicos ni independientes; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica de la junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. Deben estar dirigidas a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, estar firmadas por al menos 25 votantes calificados del distrito, indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y especificar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el registro per-
sonal de los votantes es obligatorio de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y el artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones. Si un votante se ha registrado anteriormente de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y votó en una reunión de distrito anual o extraordinaria en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley de Elecciones, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.
La Junta de Registro se reunirá en las siguientes fechas: Sábado 10 de abril de 2021 De 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. Syosset High School Viernes 23 de abril de 2021 De 3:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. H.B. Thompson Middle School Lunes 10 de mayo de 2021 De 4:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. South Woods Middle School para registrar a todos los votantes calificados del distrito de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizará en la elección mencionada. Durante ese horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en este registro, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de esta junta que esa persona tiene derecho, en ese momento o con posterioridad, a votar en esa elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado de acuerdo con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se presentará en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, y estará abierto para que cualquier votante calificado del distrito lo inspeccione desde el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021 entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora en vigor, todos los días antes del día establecido para la elección, con excepción del jueves 13 de mayo de 2021. Llame al 364-5607 entre las 9:00 a. m. y la 1:00 p. m. El sábado 15 de mayo de 2021 estará abierto de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m y se cerrará el domingo, y en los lugares de votación el día de la votación.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de acuerdo
con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el jueves 18 de mayo de 2021, de 6:00 a. m. a 10:00 p. m., hora en vigor, en cada uno de los tres (3) distritos electorales para preparar el registro del distrito escolar que se usará en la votación del presupuesto y elección a realizarse en 2021 y cualquier reunión extraordinaria del distrito que pueda realizarse después de la preparación de este registro (sin incluir la elección del 18 de mayo de 2021). Durante este horario, toda persona tendrá derecho a inscribirse en ese registro, siempre que en esta reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de esta junta que esa persona tiene derecho, en ese momento o con posterioridad, a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara el registro o en cualquier reunión extraordinaria del distrito realizada después del 18 de mayo de 2021.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas electorales por ausencia se encuentran disponibles en el sitio web del distrito, y también se pueden obtener durante el horario escolar en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York. La secretaría del distrito deberá recibir la solicitud treinta (30) días antes (19 de abril de 2021) de la elección para la cual se solicita la boleta electoral por ausencia y no antes. Para obtener una boleta electoral por correo, las solicitudes completadas se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección. La boleta electoral por ausencia se enviará por correo a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Para conseguir una boleta electoral personalmente (el solicitante o su representante), se debe enviar la solicitud completada a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito a más tardar el lunes 17 de mayo de 2021 que es el día anterior a la elección. Las boletas electorales por ausencia se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor, del martes 18 de mayo de 2021. En la oficina de la secretaría del distrito estará disponible una
lista de personas para las que se emitieron boletas electorales por ausencia a fin de que los votantes calificados del distrito la inspeccionen cualquier día previo al día establecido para la elección a partir del jueves 13 de mayo de 2021 de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, excepto el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021, llame al 364-5607 entre las 9:00 a. m. y la 1:00 p. m., el 18 de mayo de 2021, el día establecido para la elección, y el horario de inspección del sábado 15 de mayo de 2021 será de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m. La oficina de la secretaría del distrito estará cerrada el domingo 16 de mayo de 2021. Cualquier votante calificado puede objetar la votación de la boleta electoral por los motivos apropiados si presenta su objeción y las razones por lo tanto conocidas al inspector de la elección antes del cierre de las urnas.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar podrán enviar una solicitud de boleta electoral militar. Estos votantes pueden indicar su preferencia de recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta electoral militar o una boleta electoral militar por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico en su pedido de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta electoral o boleta electoral. Los formularios de solicitud de registro para votantes militares se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Las solicitudes de boletas electorales militares se deben recibir en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito por correo o en persona a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas electorales militares no serán escrutadas, a menos que se envíen por correo o se entreguen en persona, y (1) la oficina de la secretaría del distrito las reciba antes del cierre de las urnas el día de la elección, y tengan una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos, del servicio postal de un país extranjero o un endoso fechado de recepción por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos, o (2) la oficina de la secretaría
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del distrito las reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. del día de la elección, y estén firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo de ello, con una fecha asociada que no sea posterior al día previo a la elección.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que, de conformidad con una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otra manera se presente para la votación en esta elección, se debe presentar ante la Junta de Educación en la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, en South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, Nueva York, el lunes 19 de abril de 2021 antes de las 5:00 p. m., hora en vigor, excepto en lo que se refiere a las consultas o proposiciones que, por ley, deban informarse mediante la notificación publicada o anunciada de la reunión que se presentará con el tiempo suficiente para permitir que el aviso de la propuesta se incluya con el aviso de audiencia pública, votación del presupuesto y elección según lo dispuesto en la sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación. Debe estar escrito a máquina o en letra de molde en inglés, debe estar dirigido a la oficina de la secretaría del distrito, debe estar firmado, por al menos, 310 votantes calificados del distrito (que representan el 5 % de la cantidad de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior de la Junta de Educación) y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna solicitud de presentar ante los votantes una propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las facultades de los votantes para determinarlo, que sea ilegal, que no incluya una asignación específica en la que el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la propuesta o en la que exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta del voto.
POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE, TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los distritos electorales se establecieron en el distrito escolar. Los límites del distrito electoral son los siguientes: Distrito electoral 13: los residentes que viven en las zonas de asistencia de las escuelas primarias Robbins Lane y South
Grove votarán en Robbins Lane Elementary School, 157 Robbins Lane, Syosset, Nueva York.
Distrito electoral 22: los residentes que viven en las zonas de asistencia de las escuelas primarias A.P. Willits y Baylis votarán en H.B. Thompson Middle School, 98 Ann Drive, Syosset, Nueva York.
Distrito electoral 23: los residentes que viven en las zonas de asistencia de las escuelas primarias Walt Whitman, Berry Hill y Village votarán en Syosset High School, 70 Southwoods Road, Syosset, Nueva York.
Sra. Francine Benjamin, secretaria del distrito
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on MAY 20, 2021, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:
BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NO. 21-122
SYOSSET
CROWN CASTLE FIBER
LLC: Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.
NE/ cor. of Berry Hill Rd. & Rodeo Dr., a/k/a Syosset, NY (Pole No.: N648)
SEC. 242 BLK. 25C01 LOT 1076 ZONE R1-1A
APPEAL NO. 21-123
SYOSSET
CROWN CASTLE FIBER
LLC: Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.
NW/ cor. of Calvert Dr. & Chelsea Dr., a/k/a Syosset, NY (Pole No.: 659)
SEC. 242 BLK. 2534 LOT 7 ZONE R1-20
APPEAL NO. 21-131
SYOSSET
CROWN CASTLE FIBER
LLC: Special Use Permit to
install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.
NW/ cor. of Ryan St. & Ryan Ct., a/k/a Syosset, NY (Pole No.: N642)
SEC. 242 BLK. 2553 LOT 41 ZONE R1-10
APPEAL NO. 21-135
SYOSSET
CROWN CASTLE FIBER
LLC: Special Use Permit to install, operate and maintain wireless telecommunications equipment.
N/s/o Hickman St., 270 ft. E/o Stratford Pl, a/k/a Syosset, NY (Pole No.: N645)
SEC. 242 BLK. 2554 LOT 1 ZONE R1-10
MAY 10, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4390 1X 05/14
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR BUDGET VOTE, CAPITAL RESERVE PROPOSITIONS AND ELECTION FOR THE JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE JERICHO PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 18, 2021 OF JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified voters of Jericho Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, that the annual budget and election vote meeting of said school district will be held in the Gymnasium of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
NOTICE is hereby given that the public hearing on the proposed budget of the school district will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Little Theatre of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, at 7:30 P.M.
NOTICE is given that a copy of the statements of the amount of money required for the ensuing year for school purposes and library purposes may be obtained by any qualified voter in the District at each schoolhouse and at the Office of the
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District Clerk, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. on each day other than Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen days immediately preceding such Budget Election Voting.
Voting will be held for the following purposes:
1. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024.
2. To vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District for school purposes for the school year beginning July 1, 2021 and authorize the levy of necessary taxes therefore; said matter to be presented on the voting machines as Proposition No. 1.
3. To vote upon the expenditure from the Capital Reserve Fund known as ”Facilities Improvement Program III – Jericho Public Schools”, and fund balance said matter to be presented as Proposition No. 2 as follows: SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $12,900,000 as follows:
(1) $6,677,000 from the capital reserve fund established on May 21, 2019 and (2) $4,223,000 plus additional interest earned from the capital reserve fund established on May 16, 2017 and (3)$1,300,000 from fund balance (unexpended funds from Proposition #2 authorized on May 15, 2018), and (4) $700,000 from fund balance (unexpended funds from Proposition #2 authorized on May 16, 2017) for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: Districtwide replacement/repairs of
asphalt pavement, exterior masonry waterproofing, ceiling/lighting/flooring, air handling and ventilation; Districtwide electrical upgrades and replacement; Installation of HVAC units at the Cantiague and Jackson Elementary Schools Gymnasiums; Hot water heater replacement at Jackson Elementary School; Roof replacement at the Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman Elementary School; Playground replacement at the Williams Elementary School; Athletic Field reconstruction including installation of a synthetic turf field and stadium lighting, reconstruction of the technology classrooms, and reconstruction of science rooms at the Jericho High/ Middle School; all of the above to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs associated therewith.
Candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education may be nominated only by petition directed to the District Clerk signed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters, stating the name and residence of each candidate, who must have been a resident of the District for at least one year prior to election. Sample form of petition may be obtained from the District Clerk. Pursuant to a proposition heretofore adopted by the voters of this District, vacancies upon the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices, and nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk on or before April 19, 2021 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
NOTICE is given that the Annual Election of the Jericho Public Library will be held in the Gymnasium of the Jericho High School on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the following purposes:
1. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees for a full term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2026.
Candidates for the office of Library Trustee may be nominated only by petitions directed to the District Clerk, signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters, stating residence of each signed and the name and residence of each candidate. Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk on or before April 19, 2021 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. The name of the last incumbent shall not be set forth on the petition for the Library Trustee.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER
NOTICE that only persons who are qualified voters as of May 18, 2021 shall be permitted to vote at the election to be held on May 18, 2021 on matters affecting the School District and the Jericho Public Library, as herein above set forth.
A qualified voter is defined as follows: A citizen of the United States, who is eighteen (18) years of age or over, and has been a resident of the District for thirty (30) days or more next preceding the meeting on which he/she offers to vote.
Persons disqualified from voting under provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law are not eligible to vote in school district elections.
The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to
Education Law Section 2018c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS-
Application for an absentee ballot may be made at the Office of the District Clerk. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the day of the vote, if the ballot is mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote, if the ballot is delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 PM on May 18, 2021.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Jericho Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Jericho Union Free School District, 99 Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, 11753, by email to DistrictClerk@jerichoschools. org, or fax sent to (516) 203-3602. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at the address above. 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 22, 2021. 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.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 99 Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, 11753. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before 5:00 PM on May 18, 2021. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
William Ferro, President Jill Citron, Vice President Daborah Lee Pam Wasserman-Heath Divya Balachandar JNJ 7958
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NOTICE OF FORMATION
North America Star LLC Notice of Formation of North America Star LLC. Filed with the SSNY on 03/30/21.Office: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 108 Schoharie Dr. Jericho NY 11753. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
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Division Avenue students honored for athletic achievements
Members of Division Avenue High School’s 2019-2020 girls varsity bowling team were recognized by Town of Hempstead officials for being Nassau County champions last year. Pictured from left: Town of Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, coach Madeline Pagano, Kayla DeJesus, Brillian Soedarmasto, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Erica DeJesus, Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr., Kaitlyn O’Toole, Principal John Coscia and physical education department chairman Sean Smith. Katherine Oswald is not pictured.
Several student-athletes from Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public Schools were recognized by Town of Hempstead officials outside of the school on April 27 for their athletic achievements. The students were surrounded by proud principal John Coscia, assistant principals Jaclyn Guidice and Sam McElroy, physical education department chair-
man Sean Smith and soccer and bowling coach Madeline Pagano. Anna Cacciuttolo, a junior on Division Avenue’s soccer team, was honored by Newsday as one of the top 100 Long Island girls soccer players for 2021. She was commended by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr. and Town Clerk Kate Murray for her
Division Avenue junior soccer player Anna Cacciuttolo (middle) was awarded for being one of the top 100 girls soccer players on Long Island this year. Pictured from left: Town of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr., Town Clerk Kate Murray, coach Madeline Pagano, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Principal John Coscia and physical education department chairman Sean Smith.
impressive ranking and athleticism.
In addition, the Division Avenue High School girls varsity bowling team was recognized by the town for being 2019-2020 Nassau County Champions. Two of the student bowlers, Kayla DeJesus and Kaitlyn O’Toole, graduated last year but returned for the special day. Other team members included Erica DeJesus and Brillian
Soedarmasto and Katherine Oswald, a 2020 graduate who is away at college. Clavin and Dunne unveiled a large congratulations sign from the Town of Hempstead for the team, and each bowler, along with coach Pagano, received a certificate of recognition.
HMS robotics team wins league championship
Congratulations to Hicksville Middle School robotics team, Team Meteorites Cubed, for winning the most prestigious prize, the Champion’s Award, at the virtual School-Business Partnerships of Long Island (SBPLI) FIRST Lego League Challenge Championship on April 17.
The Champion’s Award celebrates the team that embodies the FIRST Lego League experience by embracing its core values while achieving
excellence and innovation. Based on their performance, Team Meteorites Cubed also received an invitation to compete remotely at the FIRST Lego League Virtual Open International Competition in Greece this June.
All three of Hicksville Middle School’s robotics teams, including Team Meteorites, Team Meteorites Squared and Team Meteorites Cubed, participated in the championship competition. Each team submitted videos of
their robot, answered questions from judges, and took part in a 25-minute session to go over the robot, project and core values.
Team Meteorites won the first place Robot Performance Award for scoring the most points during the robot game portion, whereas Team Meteorites Cubed came in second place. Team Meteorites also won the Core Values Award which celebrates a team with extraordinary enthusiasm, spirit,
respect and an understanding of the importance of teamwork.
The FIRST Lego League Challenge is a technology-focused competition that combines a hands-on robotics program with a sports-like atmosphere. It introduces students to the experience of applying math, science and technology to real-world problem solving.
With current events, announcements, restaurant reviews, puzzles, and much more, there’s always something for everybody to enjoy!
Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools
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