Hempstead Town Councilman Tom Muscarella (third left) greeted Chief Nabeel Arain and Assistant Chief Michael Kelly during the Stewart Manor Fire Department Installation Dinner on May 3, 2025 at the Stewart Manor Country Club. Also attending were Ex-Chief and former mayor Jim Kelly, Father Joe Catafago, Nassau County Legislators John Giuffre and John Ferretti, and New York State Senator Patricia Canzoneri Fitzpatrick.
On Raff Avenue, between Carnation Avenue and Floral Parkway, is a beautiful Rose Garden. Now is the time to see the garden at its best. Early June the garden never fails to display its wonder. Several years ago ,a neighbor had a rose garden on his property instead of a front lawn.
When he passed his family gave all his rose plants to Centennial Gardens. Along came Eileen Barry, a Master Gardener, and her wonderful neighbor Jean Sinnott. Together the two have taken care of the Rose Garden for many years.
For over a decade the Conser-
vation Society had an annual fun and fund raiser party the evening before The Belmont Stakes. It was the best time to see the rose garden and many attending the party enjoyed all the energy Eileen and Jean gave to keep the beautiful rose garden. A Master
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BY RIKKI MASSAND
Floral Park’s annual Street Fair will take place Friday evening, June 6, in the Tulip Avenue business district. For the past 10 years, Chamber President Shane Parouse has played a key role in organizing the event, which has become one of the village’s most anticipated celebrations.
“Our Street Fair is one of the biggest and an important annual historic event of the year for everybody in the village. It means fun times for everybody, from younger kids to college kids who are already home for the summer, to our grown-ups and grandparents,” he said.
The Street Fair runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Thousands are expected to attend, weather permitting, for an evening of food, entertainment, and community connection in Floral Park’s business and dining hub.
As part of its community outreach, the hometown NHL team—the New York Islanders—has donated a hockey stick signed by the entire 2024–25 roster, along with a team jersey and hat. The items will be the grand prize in the Street Fair raffle. The Islanders are also providing
an inflatable goalie shooting game for children.
“At our Street Fair, NYRA (New York Racing Association) will present its starting gate from Belmont Race track, which kids love to play on. There will be face painting, snacks from everybody from kids to grown ups. We will also have a fundraising dunk tank, so kids can dunk the adult sitting there!” Parouse explained.
Additional attractions include face painting, snack vendors, and a fundraising dunk tank where kids can dunk willing adult participants.
Raffle prizes include gift baskets from five local restaurants and 50/50 cash prizes. Tickets will be sold for \$5 each or five for \$20.
“All the gift baskets include a gift certificate and a few other items from the restaurants”, explained Chamber Vice President Christos (Chris) Vassiliou – co-owner of the Floral Park Diner on Tulip Avenue, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
Billy Barry, owner of The Paddock Bar & Grill and Uptown Taco on Tulip Avenue, is chairing the Street Fair Committee. He is joined by
The Rose Garden Jean Sinnott
Gardener is a person who has intense horticultural training and knowledge about plants, soil, insects, disease, and best gardening practices. Cornell Cooperative Extension provides this course which can last from 40–60 hours.
Roses are called the Queen of Flowers.They have an inviting fragrance, bloom beautiful flower in the spring, and are generally low to the ground
Eileen Barry
with strong stems .They should be deep watered so the roots, rather than the plant, receive the necessary hydration.
The Knockout Rose was bred by amateur breeder William Rodner in 1989. He joined with American Star Roses and Plants to give the world the Knockout Rose. It took several years of study and experimentation until the year 2000 when the Knockout Rose was present-
ed and was named Rose of the year. It immediately became a top selling plant. This rose plant does not have black spot mildew, does not need to be sprayed or pruned. Some of the rose plants in the garden are Knockout Roses. National Rose Day is June 12.
Colors of the rose flower have differ ent meanings. Red is for love, pink for admiration, white for new beginnings,
and yellow for friendship. As Queen of Flowers it is a flower that signifies love, loyalty, beauty, achievement, and
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The monthly weedout at the gardens is June 7. All are invited to volunteer. Meet at the front gate at 9 a.m.with gardening attire and enjoy a satisfying day of learning and fun.
The Antique Road Test
Walter Gosden
“Hot & Cold” ~ Engine Accessories for Temperature Extremes
FPFD: Red Alert
Larry King, AEMT
“Civilian Response to Medical Emergencies” ~ Edward Rothenberg, EMT -CC
Uncorked
Rex Whicker
“Disney World Wines: VIII” ~ Rex’s Most Recent Visit to the Theme Park
The South Floral Park Mayor’s Quarterly
Toni Warren
“The Spring 2025 Update” ~ Mayor Brown, Deputy Mayor Bellamy, Trustee Lyons 9:30 PM
Wes Houston Presents…
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Fausto Bozza ~ Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist
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Vassiliou and fellow Chamber Directors Don Licata, regional manager of FurniturePro, and Steven Bogdanos of All The Right Moves, Ltd. Moving & Storage.
Participating restaurants contributing to the gift baskets include Cara Mia, Uptown Taco, J. Fallon’s Tap Room, Gyro Village, and the Floral Park Diner.
Michael Cawley, a Floral Park resident and new co-owner of Village Market on Tulip Avenue with his father-inlaw Jose Collado, said the neighborhood deli will offer free samples of Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, as well as Frito-Lay chips and snacks.
Chamber President Parouse commented that the Street Fair Committee, like the rest of the board, is a hardworking team “that takes care of everything.” He credited the village officials, from Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald and Deputy Mayor Dr. Lynn Pombonyo to the rest of the Village trustees and administrative staff, as Parouse said all Floral Park departments do yeoman’s work in preparing for the biggest local event, and in helping the Chamber volunteers run the Street Fair smoothly every year.
Deputy Mayor Pombonyo, a regular attendee of Chamber dinner meetings, is an enthusiastic supporter of the event.
“The Street Fair has it all! It celebrates the great Belmont Stakes Triple Crown horse racing event, the third leg in the prestigious Triple Crown series (though this year the race is upstate in Saratoga). The special night to kickoff summer is a tribute to our impressive Floral Park Chamber of Commerce, many local businesses, the Village of Floral Park, and awesome residents who love and support our businesses,” she said.
Deputy Mayor Pombonyo has been an active contributor and attendee at every monthly Floral Park Chamber dinner meeting this year and last. She congratulated Chamber President Parouse and the Street Fair “creators” including Mr. Barry and the committee, “for bringing Floral Park and other communities together for this extraordinary annual celebration.”
“We look forward to seeing our Floral Park fans having a great time out on Tulip Avenue, Friday evening, June 6th. Come and enjoy!” she exclaimed.
Parouse emphasized the fair’s role in strengthening community bonds.
“Floral Park has always done it right with great restaurants and pubs to go to, family-friendly businesses and people here get to spend time together outside of their homes and schools. We’re a
really close-knit, welcoming community,” he said. “We’re a really close-knit, welcoming community.”
Reflecting on his tenure as Chamber president, Parouse said 2025 has been a fantastic year so far, thanks to the dedication of the board and community support. He highlighted the Chamber’s active presence on social media, led by Mary Griffin DeSanza, and its ongoing initiatives to promote local businesses.
“Leading this amazing chamber and working with our vibrant business community is mainly a stewardship responsibility now. It’s been a smooth ride, as the nonprofit organization (chamber) has been built up with our dedicated board of directors. Systems are in good shape, but we are making even bigger
things happen too,” Parouse noted.
He added that the Chamber has applied for a major grant from the Town of North Hempstead, with support from Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce President Frank Camarano Jr.
“Events are going well, and social media marketing is helping spread the word and drive attendance. We are also set on publishing in the newspaper directory, with bifold-size ads with listings of the members and their contact information. That will be in print for the neighboring towns, the Village of New Hyde Park and Village of Floral Park in the weekly newspaper. We’re basically going to do everything we can to increase marketing for our local businesses,” Parouse said.
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June brings the summer solstice, and the Library celebrates summer’s arrival with our annual drum circle on the Library lawn.
June also means the end of the school year, and that means exams, so we’re giving the teens a pass on programs this month so they can study for their finals.
For the younger set, Ms. Rita’s fiveweek Little Gardeners program kicks off on June 2, and promises nature fun and adventure for all. Girl Scout Troop 1318 has an event on tap, and there’s a Father’s Day Storytime for ages two through preschool, A Time for Kids, Inc. with Baby Start and Pre-School Hour programs, and Funkytown Playground.
“Wait Until 8th” a Community Event on June 9 at 7:00 p.m. discusses the growing national movement where parents pledge to delay giving children smartphones until at least the 8th grade.
Adults can choose any or all of the following informative programs in June: Estate Planning, Reverse Mortgage Options and LI Senior Housing.
Additionally, Chef Barbara offers a four-course menu — Totally Trader Joe’s — with all ingredients purchased at the beloved grocery store, and longtime favorite Lisa Mayer presents an evening of mediumship.
Wednesday morning’s weekly Hybrid Chair Yoga continues to enjoy a strong following, as do the Tuesday evening’s English Language Learners classes.
The Friends of the Library Book Club meets Monday morning, June 2, and the Evening Edition Book Club discusses Adrienne Trigiani’s “The Shoemaker’s Wife” on June 12.
The Made with Love Knitting and Crocheting groups meet Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.; no registration necessary. The Library Board meets June 11 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
One-to-one tech help with Joe for tablets, smartphones, laptops and Kindles is available for our Floral Park patrons by appointment only (floralparktechhelp@gmail.com).
For more information on dates and times, events registration and program details, visit the library website, floralparklibrary.org, call 516 326-6330, or visit us at 17 Caroline Place. All events and programs are subject to change and/or cancellation. The Library is closed Sunday, June 15, Father’s Day.
Call the Library (516 326-6330) to check days and times for the Book Nook. All sales of books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, bookmarks and more support
the Friends of the Floral Park Library, a 501c3 organization.
Follow the Library on Facebook (floralparklibrary), X (fplibrary17), or
Instagram (fplibrary 17, floralparkchildrens, fpplteens).
Here and Now Yoga, Wellness & Arts Collective, LLC is proud to celebrate its one-year anniversary serving the Floral Park community with a special Open House event on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at its studio, located at 22 Verbena Avenue, Floral Park, NY 11001.
Founded by Michelle Ingkavet Cavanagh and Dina Denis-Paolucci, Here and Now Yoga is a welcoming, inclusive space where yoga, wellness, and the arts are accessible to people of all ages and abilities. During this one-year anniversary celebration, community members are invited to meet the founders and several teachers, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in complimentary 20-minute interactive yoga
demos. The event will also feature a raffle drawing and one-day-only membership specials.
“We have seen lots of growth among our members as they are standing taller, moving around with ease, and finding moments of peace in their daily lives,” said Here and Now Yoga co-founder Dina Denis-Paolucci.
Co-founder Michelle Ingkavet Cavanagh reflects, “I am so proud, honored and humbled to witness the growth of our members, some of whom have been a part of our community from the very beginning, last summer – to see our students of all ages and mobilities getting stronger physically, mentally and emotionally is remarkable. "
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GREEK, CYPRIOT, & AMERICAN CUISINE, DESSERTS & PASTRIES, WINE, BEER GARDEN AND SANGRIA LOUNGE
LIVE MUSIC BY APOLO GREEK BAND, RIDES & GAMES, SHOPPING AND MORE HUGE FLEA MARKET, CHURCH TOURS!
The Floral Park Rec Center's Spring Children's Gardening program celebrated summer's favorite fruit — strawberries! Young gardeners planted strawberries & made fresh strawberry ice cream in Centennial Gardens. Thank you to the Floral Park Library for lending its ice cream-making machine. To celebrate America, the children also made their own patriotic shirts, pictured here. Welcome summer!
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New York City’s summer cultural season kicks off with the 47th Annual Museum Mile Festival – the Big Apple’s “biggest block party”–on Tuesday, June 10, from 6 to 9 pm, rain or shine. Walk the mile on Fifth Avenue between 82nd Street and 104th Street and visit eight of New York City’s finest cultural institutions, open free during these extended hours: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (82nd St); Neue Galerie New York (86th St); Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (89th St); Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (91st St); The Jewish Museum (92nd St); Museum of City of New York (mcny.org,103rd St.); El Museo del Barrio (104th St.); and The Africa Center (109th St). Neighbohood partners participating include the New York Academy of Medicine, the Church of the Heavenly Rest, Asia Society, and AKC Museum of the Dog join in this celebration. Arrive early and target your priority museums first because this extremely popular event draws huge crowds, which makes the fabulous street entertainment all the more appreciated. Children’s activity guides (and chalk for street art!) available. (https://www.nyctourism. com/events/museum-mile-festival/)
Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island (11 am-5 pm, June 14-15 and August 9-10. 11 am-5 pm), starts with a magical ferry ride from Battery Park or the Brooklyn Navy Yard. People come dressed to the 9s in 1920s/Gatsby-style outfits, bringing picnics and take part in the
One of the most popular and iconic of New York City’s rich summer cultural calendar is The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, taking place this year June 4-7 © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com
music and zeitgeist of the 1920s. With music and dancing led by festival founder and host Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra and a score of other entertainers.
Entertainments are interspersed with fun events like dance lessons and a period bathing suit contest. This isn’t free. Tickets and info at https://jazzagelawnparty.com (Reserve a ride on the ferry, from South Street or Brooklyn to access the location, https://www.govisland. com/plan-your-visit/ferry)
The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, take place June 4–7, 2025. Gustavo Dudamel leads the series for the first time. Dudamel conducts the NY Phil in four free outdoor concerts at the Great Lawn in Central Park,
Manhattan (June 4); Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx (June 5); Prospect Park, Brooklyn (June 6); and Cunningham Park, Queens (June 7); program to be announced. These performances begin at 8:00 p.m. and conclude with fireworks.
Lincoln Center’s fourth annual Summer for the City, offers hundreds of free and Choose-WhatYou-Pay performances and cultural activities from June 11–August 9, including performances of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center at Choose-What-You-Pay prices. (Schedule, https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/summer-forthe-city Public Theater’s cherished Free Shakespeare in the Park, returns to the iconic, revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park after
a nomadic season, performing ‘Twelth Night” August 7-Sept. 14. The star-studded cast includes stars b (Antonio), Bill Camp (Sir Toby Belch), Khris Davis (Orsino), Peter Dinklage (Malvolio), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Andrew Aguecheek), Junior Nyong’o (Sebastian), Lupita Nyong’o (Viola), Sandra Oh (Olivia), Daphne RubinVega (Maria), and Moses Sumney (Feste). Famously, tickets are available for that day at distribution points in Central Park and the boros, a daily digital lottery (TodayTix), and standby line at the Delacorte. But you can get a reserved seat by becoming a Supporter Plus with a gift of $300 or more (with yearround benefits). To learn more, or to make a contribution: 212.967.7555 or visit publictheater.org, https:// publictheater.org/productions/season/2425/fsitp/twelfth-night/
The Delacorte reopens in July with a full schedule of tours, special events, and performances (For a full list of reopening events, visit publictheater.org/about/forever-public.)
In June 2025, the Public Theater’s Mobile Unit will tour a new production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Rebecca Martinez, across all five boroughs. From August 28 –September 1, Public Works will present an adaptation of PERICLES, with music and lyrics by Troy Anthony and directed by Carl Cofield at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine. A very different Shakespeare-inthe-park experience comes from New York Classical Theatre, which creates and reinvigorates audiences for the theatre by presenting free pro-
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ductions of popular and forgotten classical plays in public spaces throughout the City. This season, see Shakespeare’s “All’s Well that Ends Well”. Free performances are Tuesday-Sunday, 7 pm, at Central Park (June 3-22); Carl Schurz Park (June 24-29), and Battery Park (July 1-6). Tickets are free, but you need to reserve. Nyclassical.org, info@ nyclassical.org.
City Parks Foundation’s 2025 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, is bringing more than 70 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 13 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs. Returning for its 39th year, the festival showcases established and emerging artists, highlighting an expansive array of talent, from diverse performances from across the globe to artists serving as curators to iconic DJs showcasing cultural sonic journeys and features a multitude of genres including jazz, hiphop, indie-rock, salsa, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, pop, global, contemporary dance. Performances are free and open to the public, with the exception of ticketed benefit concerts in Central Park (www. SummerStage.org).
Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances, presented by Bank of America, is a free summer concert series May 30-Sept. 13 featuring music, dance, theater performances and movie screenings offering a diverse lineup of artists and performances from NYC cultural institutions ( https://bryantpark.org/activities/picnic-performances).
Highlights:
New York City Opera (June 26 & 27, Opera Goes to Hollywood; Sept. 4, 5, Carmen)
Contemporary Dance (June 5-Limon Dance Company; June 6, 13; )
Jazz Mobile (June 14)
Emerging Music Festival (June 20, 21)
New York Guitar Festival, July 3 & 4
Carnegie Hall Citywide (July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8
World Music Institute (Aug. 15)
New York City Circus Festival (Aug. 16 Belongo (Aug 22)
Accordians Around the World (Aug 29)
The Town Hall (Aug 30)
American Symphony Orchestra (Sept 12)
Free seating is first-come, firstserved, so arrive early (performances start at 7 pm) and bring your blanket to sit on. Food is available for sale. ( https://bryantpark.org/activities/ picnic-performances for schedule, bryantpark.org)
The High Line isn’t only one of the city’s most enchanting places – an
elevated garden trail lined with art installations that zigs and zags amid modern windowed high rises – it is also an open-air theater, music and events venue (Star Gazing, Vinyl Nights, docent-led High Line Tour), throughout the year. A perpetual “happening.” ( https://www.thehighline.org/art/ performances/) or doNYC
Hudson River Park turns its fourmile riverfront into a cultural mecca with hundreds of free and exciting events, from sunset dance parties and
recommend you listen to the free audio tour describing its landscape design). From June through September, Little Island presents over 110 performances across dance, music, theater, dance and opera ($25 tickets at littleisland. org and https://www.todaytix.com/ nyc/category/little-island). In addition, there are free concerts WednesdaySunday in the Glade. With over 110 performances across music, theater, dance, opera and more, it’s the ultimate outdoor stage for New York’s best
Ann Votaw shows why she was the winner of the Charleston dance contest at the 2024 Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, hosted by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra. This year’s Jazz Age Lawn Party takes place June 14-15 and August © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
live music to hands-on science and waterfront workouts. Expanded offerings this summer include six nights of Broadway-caliber performances with Broadway By The Boardwalk at Clinton Cove, and the debut of Science After Dark, a new series that invites curious adults to explore local ecology and learn from experts while socializing in unique Park settings. The crowd-favorite series, Jazz at Pier 84 presents star-studded musicians bringing smooth tunes to the Park at sunset. Pier 45 offers Dance Is Life! in July hosted by The Ladies of Hip Hop. Sunset Salsa returns to Pier 76 in July with lessons led by world-renowned dancers, offering instruction to everyone, from novices to advanced dancers, followed by an open dance party. https:// hudsonriverpark.org/, https://hudsonriverpark.org/the-park/piers-and-places/
Little Island is a magical place that must be experienced (really
artists. (Tickets, https://www.todaytix. com/nyc/category/little-island)
The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) is presenting the New York premiere of Passengers, a theater, circus and dance experience written, directed and choreographed by Tony Award® nominee Shana Carroll (Water for Elephants). Performances begin June 12 with an opening on June 15, for a limited run through June 29, 2025. Montréal’s acclaimed contemporary physical theater troupe The 7 Fingers express their hopes and dreams through an astonishing blend of cirque, music, and dance, telling human stories with superhuman skills. Poetic goodbyes. Anticipatory reunions. Fateful encounters. Each moment unfolds with breathtaking wonder and heartwarming storytelling. Performances are at PAC, 251 Fulton St. Tickets start at $30 and are available online at PACNYC.org or by calling 212-266-3000. (PAC NYC offers $30 ticket savings programs for audiences
under 30, responders and educators. Student discounts of up to 50% are also available.)
No surprise that in response to overwhelming demand, the Anne Frank House is extending its world premiere presentation of Anne Frank The Exhibition at the Center for Jewish History in New York City through October 31, 2025. Originally scheduled for just three months, tickets sold out within one week of opening on January 27, 2025, demonstrating the demand for this extraordinary experience. Anne Frank The Exhibition is the first time that the Anne Frank House presents a pioneering experience outside of Amsterdam to immerse visitors in a full-scale recreation of the Annex rooms, fully furnished (unlike Amsterdam), where Anne Frank, her parents and sister, and four other Jews spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition shows Anne Frank not as a victim but through the multifaceted lens of her life—as a girl, a writer, and a symbol of resilience and strength. This is a story inspired by one of the most translated books in the world. Timed entry tickets are available at AnneFrankExhibit.org. Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16th Street, New York, N.Y. between 5th and 6th Avenues, https://goingplacesfarandnear. com/landmark-anne-frank-the-exhibition-in-nyc-personalizes-holocaust-as-never-before/
For more to do and see in New York City, including information on free museums and exhibits and walking tours and arts and entertainment on a budget, visit nyctourism.com
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BY LOU THEODORE
“Before me lay the dead, the heroic dead, who took the island. Upon a strange plateau, on a strange island, in a strange sea, far form their farms and villages, they slept forever beside the lagoon which bore them to their day of battle…
If you sit at home and read that two hundred and eighty-one men died in taking an island, the number is only a symbol for the mind to classify. But when you stand at the white crosses, the two hundred and eighty-one dead become men: the sons, the husbands, and the lovers…
Each man who lay there bore with him to his grave some promise for a free America. Now they were gone. Who would take their places? Women? Old men? Or were those who lived committed to a double burden? Theirs and the dead men.”
The above is part of a young World
War II soldier stationed in the South Pacific expressing his feelings about visiting a cemetery in the South Pacific at Hoga Point. I’ve used this passage in four of the previous seven Memorial Day articles. It has had a significant impact on me. It is from a book written by my favorite author. The book: Tales of the South Pacific. The author, James Michener. Published: 1957.
For the uninformed, Memorial Day is a legal holiday, observed annually on the last Monday in May in honor of the nation’s armed services personnel killed in wartime. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, is traditionally marked by parades, memorial speeches, ceremonies, and the decoration of graves with flowers and flags. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868.
The bottom line is that our nation was formed by men and women of great courage – starting with George Washington to the pioneers who settled
BY CHARLYN FARGO
If you’re like me, you worry about the men in your life developing prostate cancer, just like they worry about the women in their life developing breast cancer.
While our genes play a big role in the risk for prostate cancer, a new study finds a healthy lifestyle can make a difference in whether you die from it. Researchers found that among men who had an increased risk for prostate cancer, those who maintained a healthy lifestyle were much less likely to die of prostate cancer over nearly three decades.
And just what is a healthy lifestyle? Exercising regularly, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, choosing fish over processed meat and eating tomato products (rich in lycopene), according to researchers.
Men who followed the healthy life prescription had a 1.6% lifetime risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to a 5.3% chance among men with unhealthy habits.
The study was published in the
journal European Urology and involved over 12,000 men. All were health professionals who, starting in the 1980s, completed questionnaires on their health and lifestyle habits. Blood samples were also analyzed for genetic data. Over 27 years, 3,000 developed prostate cancer and 435 died from it. Men with genetic risk scores in the top 25% were four times more likely to die of the disease. But those whose lives included four of six healthy lifestyle factors cut their odds of dying from prostate cancer by 45% versus men who adhered to less than four.
Participants were given a point for each of six healthy lifestyle factors: keeping weight below the obesity cutoff; regularly getting vigorous exercise like jogging; not smoking; eating fatty fish (like salmon); eating tomato products; and limiting processed meats (like bacon and sausage).
Researchers wrote that of all the lifestyle habits, exercise was the most important, followed by maintaining a healthy weight.
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the West to Teddy Roosevelt to the Greatest Generation to today’s heroes who serve. Hopefully, leaders will soon emerge who will exhibit both the vision and the courage to bring about the necessary changes to ensure the future of our great nation.
On this Memorial Day, let us remember the sacrifices made by the men and women who served our country in the past and those who are serving today. The relentless passage of time makes it all too easy for some to allow the importance of Memorial Day to pass without a second thought. For some, forgotten are the sacrifices of those who risked and lost their lives for our future and a better world. Forgotten also are those who were asked to recover a few square yards of land. Forgotten are those who
never had a chance to love. Forgotten also are those who didn’t give their lives for their country but had part of their lives taken away from them.
The quality of our lives can be directly attributed to the special men and women who served bravely during those horrible periods discussed above. Hopefully, each and every one of us can reflect on those sacrifices, give thought to our fallen heroes, and become better human beings. May kindness and understanding, rather than combat and hate, fill our lives in the days that follow so that we may truly celebrate life.
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BY TOM MARGENAU
I’ve been getting more than a few emails lately from folks who say they plan to move overseas. Some told me they just want to escape the political turmoil in this country. Others probably have a bad case of wanderlust. I’m sure others are just thinking about retiring and returning to their ancestral home, or perhaps still others see some of the same websites I do that entice you with headlines like: “Live like royalty on your Social Security check in Costa Rica!”
But anyway, those writing to me 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 by simply searching for that title.
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, so read the booklet 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, worked and earned Social Security benefits, then the rules get a little more complicated. I will briefly explain some of them.
If you are a citizen of one of the 23 countries that have Social Security treaty agreements with the United States (they are listed in the booklet), then you can also 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 like 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 United States, but only if you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits. If you get Social Security dependent or survivors’ benefits, then the rules 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 who are still working and making more than about $23,000 per year. But if you are under FRA 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 that 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 SSA will automatically withhold a portion of your benefits to cover possible tax obligations -- although there are some exceptions to that rule as well.
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 SSA’s website, www.ssa.gov.
One final point. Your Medicare coverage only works while you are living in the United States. 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 sta-
tus and the kind of Social Security benefit you are getting, and where you plan to live. But just be patient and read the book a couple of times, 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 Costa Rica!
If you have a Social Security question, Tom
Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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Education is the most crucial and critical factor for the majority of families purchasing a home. First off you need to know your budget as to what you can afford. Searching for towns that have superior school districts will provide your children a top notch and beneficial education. Property values tend to be stronger in those locations where scholastic aptitudes and achievements excel and scores are above average, which creates a more stable market environment. (nysed.gov)
Doing my research and having general knowledge, there are 8 school districts that have above average statistics. One that comes to mind is Great Neck, where 90+% graduate to go on to higher education. It is ranked number one in NYS by Niche magazine. It offers rigorous academics, diverse programs and excellent special needs offerings. There are AP programs for those who excel beyond the ordinary basic classes who strive for advancement and excellence.
Jericho Union Free School District is another above average statistics. It has very high academic rankings with almost perfect graduation rates and elite college placements. It is a community that prioritizes and focuses on education.
Syosset is another high-achieving and ranked school district. It has very strong programs in the arts, music and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Quality of life is superb, suburban luxury, quiet residential areas, proximity to trains.
Manhasset is another excellent
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school district that ranks among the top in the state for academics and college readiness. The town is a combination of attractiveness, strong community ties, consistent transportation links to NYC.
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The 4th top school district is Roslyn. Strong academics and well-funded programs put the schools in the top tier in NYS. Parents are very engaged in the community, attractive real estate and a very walkable and safe downtown. There is a very serene and gorgeous Pond and nearby are summer concerts in Bryant Park.
5th on my list is Garden City, which has Ivy League-level public school performance. There are beautiful treelined wide streets with a classic prestigious suburban vibe. Great restaurants abound which will cater to anyone’s appetite.
East Williston is 6th with very strong academics, high graduation rates and intimate class sizes. Due to the district’s sterling reputation, demand for homes is very high.
7th on my list is Port Washington. It offers waterfront beauty and superior academics creating high graduation statistics. It’s a perfect mix of lifestyle and learning.
The last one on my list is PlainviewOld Bethpage. Test scores are very strong and admirable and puts them on the map for above average school
$1,200,000 ~$21,000
districts. Home affordability is more advantageous than some North Shore locations. Great for growing families. Great Middle class community and educationally driven. Information found on the following link: (nysed.gov) I have not listed every single superior school district, but provided a sampling of those that I believe will be a great benefit to families. Affordability will always be an issue, so if you need assistance of any kind, always consider me your personal real estate consultant for guidance and information to make the most logical and pragmatic decisions in the most valuable asset that most families will attain in their lifetimes.
When purchasing a home in Nassau County, your investing in property value, stability, and long-term community benefits. These towns offer a winning combination of academic excellence, community resources, and residential appeal.
Here are average prices and real estate taxes for those towns:
Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 43+ years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned 3 significant designations:
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Renowned for its diverse community and top-tier schools.
$1,100,000 ~$20,000 Consistently ranks among the best school districts in the state.
$950,000 ~$18,000 Offers strong academic programs and a vibrant community.
$1,300,000 ~$22,000 Known for its prestigious schools and proximity to NYC.
$1,000,000 ~$19,000 Features excellent schools and a rich cultural scene.
$1,100,000 ~$20,000 Offers a classic suburban feel with highly rated schools.
$1,000,000 ~$19,000 Small community with a strong emphasis on education.
$1,000,000 ~$19,000 Combines waterfront living with excellent educational facilities.
$850,000 ~$16,000
*Information derived from Zillow, Rocket Homes, and Ownwell
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Let’s talk about plastic wrap. That clingy, crinkly roll we all keep in the drawer -- the one that never tears straight and sticks to everything except the bowl you’re trying to cover. It’s convenient until you stop and ask: Is this really the best we can do?
Spoiler: It’s not. And honestly, it’s time to break the habit.
Plastic wrap is made from materials like PVDC and LDPE -- plastics that don’t break down. They end up in landfills, oceans and -- brace yourself -- possibly in our bodies. Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs and even the placenta. That’s not just gross -- it’s concerning.
Heat things up -- like leftovers under plastic wrap -- and you may end up with a side of chemical leaching. Not exactly the flavor enhancer you were going for.
And let’s not forget the waste. Plastic wrap is single-use. You use it, toss it, and it sticks around ... forever.
THE GOOD NEWS?
YOU HAVE OPTIONS
You don’t need plastic wrap to keep your food fresh or your sanity intact. These alternatives are reusable, affordable and far less likely to cling to your elbow while you’re trying to wrap a casserole dish.
BEESWAX WRAPS
Cloth coated in beeswax, resin and jojoba oil. Moldable, washable and com-
postable. Perfect for cheese, fruit and sandwiches.
Tip: Warm with your hands to make it stick. Just don’t use it on raw meat.
SILICONE LIDS AND STRETCHY COVERS
Think yoga pants for your bowls -they stretch and seal like a dream.
Bonus: Dishwasher-safe (top rack!), microwave-friendly and odor-resistant. Quick rinse or warm soapy wash works too.
GLASS CONTAINERS
The old reliable. They stack, they seal, they don’t leach. You can microwave them without wondering if you’re nuking your lunch or your immune system.
CLOTH BOWL COVERS
Elastic-edged, washable and adorable. Like a shower cap but for salad.
PLATES ON BOWLS
Grandma’s trick still works: Pop a plate on top of a bowl. Zero waste. No drama.
REPURPOSED GLASS JARS
That marinara jar? Wash it and reuse
it for soup, chopped veggies or last night’s chili. Glass never goes out of style.
REUSABLE SILICONE OR PVA ZIP BAGS
These come in sandwich, quart and gallon sizes -- just like disposable baggies but reusable hundreds of times.
Silicone: thick, heat-safe, dishwasher-friendly and sturdy enough to stand on their own.
PVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate): thinner, softer, BPA-free and great for snacks, freezer storage and lunches.
Pro tip: Soak bags in baking soda water if you stored something stinky. Garlic-scented strawberries are not a thing. HOW TO MAKE THE HABIT STICK (OR UNSTICK, IN THIS CASE)
Use up your last roll of plastic wrap -and don’t replace it. Treat it like that ex you know better than to call again.
Keep alternatives visible. If they’re buried in a drawer behind the fondue pot, you won’t use them.
Label drawers and bins. One for wraps, one for lids, one for “mystery
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Participants were given a point for each of six healthy lifestyle factors: keeping weight below the obesity cutoff; regularly getting vigorous exercise like jogging; not smoking; eating fatty fish (like salmon); eating tomato products; and limiting processed meats (like bacon and sausage).
Researchers wrote that of all the
lifestyle habits, exercise was the most important, followed by maintaining a healthy weight.
That’s good advice for all of us: keep moving and maintain a healthy weight.
Q and A
Q: Do I need to eat differently in the summer than the winter?
A: Think hydration in the summer as we spend more time outdoors and
are more likely to be active. We may sweat more, which can lead to dehydration and loss of electrolytes. Try to drink more water and take advantage of seasonal produce that is higher in water content, such as watermelon, cucumber, berries, celery and lettuce. To increase your electrolyte consumption, add dairy products, meat, leafy greens, whole grains and oranges to your plate. Limit beverages that dehy-
items.” Because organization = action. Involve the family. Turn it into a challenge: “Who can go plastic-free the longest?” Bragging rights or bonus dessert make great motivators.
Will you mess up sometimes? Sure. Will someone slap a big piece of cling film on the lasagna when you’re not looking? Probably. But every swap, every skipped plastic wrap moment -- it all adds up. You’re cutting waste, cutting toxins and setting a great example for your household.
And hey, if you ever need a pep talk, just picture your leftovers wrapped in a cozy beeswax blanket instead of a clingy plastic cape. Much better vibe, don’t you think?
You can find more information on this subject plus details on items mentioned in this column at EverydayCheapskate.com.
Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.”
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drate your body such as caffeine, alcohol and sugary soft drinks.
Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@ aol.com or follow her on Twitter @ NutritionRD. .
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BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of June 1-7, 2025
June is one of my favorite months and a perfect season to get out for some stargazing. This week, however, the moon will be arcing across our early evening sky, so why not do some moongazing instead?
If you watch the moon this week, you’ll discover a few interesting things. First, the moon seems to change its position from night to night. Early this week, you’ll see the moon in the southwestern sky at dusk, but each successive night around the same time -- and that is key -- it will appear farther to the east. This shouldn’t surprise anyone; the moon orbits the Earth just about every month, so it needs to move across our sky to do that.
The second thing you’ll notice is that its shape -- or phase -- appears to change as it moves. Remember, the moon is a hunk of rock a quarter of a million miles away, and it’s lit by sunlight. As the moon drifts in its orbit from night to night, the angle of sunlight falling on it changes.
Use binoculars to look more carefully at the moon this week, and you’ll find that you see the same surface features each night. The only conclusion one can make is that the moon must not rotate on its axis. Or does it? Let’s try a practical demonstration to help clear up the mystery.
In this demonstration, you will represent the Earth, sitting or standing outdoors. Get a friend to represent the moon; this person will need to walk completely around you in a lunar “orbit.” Distant features on the landscape will represent the stars.
Let’s first have the “moon” orbit the Earth without rotating on its axis. In other words, have your friend choose a point on the distant horizon and face it constantly as he or she circles you. From your position at the center, what do you see of your friend during their entire orbit?
OK, now try the same thing with your friend spinning as they revolve around you. Now, with this “rotating moon,” what parts of your friend can you see from your position?
Well, that doesn’t help at all, does it? In both cases, a terrestrial observer would see lunar features change constantly. In other words, over the next week, we should see different sides of the moon, but we don’t. So what’s going on?
The answer is that the moon does rotate, but it spins at the same rate as it orbits our planet. To see this, try another demonstration. Have your friend walk one-quarter of the way around their orbit. To keep the same face toward you, he or she must also rotate one-quarter of the way around. Another quarter of an orbit, another quarter of a rotation. And so on.
As you watch the moon each night this week, ponder this question: Does the moon rotate or doesn’t it? The answer is both yes and no, depending on your point of view. From the central Earth, the answer is “no, the moon doesn’t rotate,” but from the perspective of your now-dizzy “lunar friend,” the answer is absolutely yes!
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Stargazers watching the moon this week will notice a few interesting things about its position and surface features.
BY TRACY BECKERMAN
It sounded like a pop, followed by the sound of whooshing air, and then a flap-flapping noise. I knew immediately what it was.
“What’s that, Mom?” asked my daughter, looking around the inside of the car for the source of the sound.
“I’m pretty sure that is one of our tires, and it’s on its way to being flat,” I replied.
I’d barely gotten the words out when the tire light came on in the car and the car started listing to the side of the road. We were only one block from our local service station, so I decided to see if I could make it there before the tire went to that great car garage in the sky.
“You got a puncture in the tire,” said the manager, looking at the tire. I looked too. The tire wasn’t merely flat. It was really, most sincerely flat.
He reached down and felt around the tire while looking up at the ceiling, sort of, I imagined, like a proctologist
giving an exam.
“Here,” he boomed, holding up a 2-inch nail. “Here’s the culprit.”
As I started calculating dollar signs in my head, the manager stood up and said brightly, “I can patch that.” And within 15 minutes, we were on the road again.
I had barely gotten to the place where we hit the nail when I saw a massive pothole hiding in the road. I tried to avoid it, but I wasn’t quick enough and felt our right front tire hit the pothole hard.
And then I heard that whooshing sound again.
“Problem with the patch?” asked the service station manager as I pulled back into the garage.
“Different tire,” I groaned.
He looked at the tire. “Sorry, this one has to be replaced. I think I have a tire for you, though, so it shouldn’t take that long.”
My daughter and I walked into town to kill some time while my wheel got
a makeover, and as we sat drinking hot chocolates, I wondered what I had done that day to anger the tire gods. In over 40 years of driving, I could count on one hand the number of times I’d gotten a flat tire. Now I had two in one day. I could feel my good mood leaking out of me like the air from the two tires I’d blown.
Back on the road again, I tried to shake it off.
“OK, ready to get back to our shopping?” I said to my daughter.
“Mom, watch out!” She said, pointing to the road. “It’s that hole again.”
I swerved, but I caught the back tire in the pothole.
“Noooo!” I bellowed as the whooshing air sound filled the car and the familiar flap-flapping began again. “I cannot even believe this! I have a tire curse.”
We flap-flapped our way back to the service station, but this time there were no patches or tires to be had, and my daughter and I found ourselves walking
back to the house, deflated like three flat tires.
“You know,” I said, “the mall’s pretty close. I bet we could ride our bikes there. It’s not that far.”
“Really?” she said hopefully. I smiled and nodded. I wasn’t going to let a bunch of flat tires ruin our day. I was supermom. Hear me whoosh.
We changed into sneakers and switched to backpacks.
“OK, let’s do this!” I said enthusiastically as we entered the garage.
“We can’t,” said my daughter.
“Why not?” I said.
She squeezed the bike tire. “The tires are flat.”
Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.
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The aroma of barbecue is hard to resist and the flavor is even better.
Barbecue is an art form, as that enticing aroma and unde-
2 tablespoons paprika
1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1) Stir together the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
2) Thoroughly rub the spice mix into the rib racks. Place in a shallow dish, cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
niable flavor is truly a labor of love. But even novices can try their hands at barbecue and end up with delicious results. For those who want to craft their own barbecue concoctions, this
recipe for “Barbecue Spare Ribs” from Lines+Angles is easily followed, and the finished product is undeniably flavorful. Makes 6 servings
1 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns 6 lbs. spare ribs, racks cleaned and trimmed 13 ounces barbecue sauce, low sugar, if possible 1ounce flat-leaf parsley, torn
3) After chilling, remove the ribs from the fridge. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to about 300° F.
4) Cook the ribs on the grill, covered with a lid, until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone, about 2 hours.
5) As the ribs cook, periodically brush them with some barbecue sauce, reserving any unused sauce.
6) When ready, remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest under aluminum foil for at least 10 minutes.
7) After resting, brush the ribs with any reserved barbecue sauce before cutting and serving with a garnish of parsley.
Please welcome this First Floor Co-Op Studio with Alcove located in the Carnation Building in the Well-Maintained Co-Op Complex in the Heart of Floral Park Village! The location of this unit is perfect if you prefer tranquility and gardens outside your windows! Featuring Living Room, Area for Bed, Dining Area, Kitchen with new Kenmore Refrigerator, GE Gas Stove and Whirlpool Microwave with lots of Cabinets including a Lazy-Susan, Bonus Alcove for Office or Bed with Three Closets (Two Double Closets and a Single Closet), and Renovated Full Bathroom. Hardwood floors with Carpeting, New Windows, LOW Maintenance of $469.45 (includes Taxes and Heat) and Large Laundry Room On-site.
Access to all Floral Park Village Amenities: Private Police; Private Fire Department; Private Sanitation; Award Winning Library; Recreation Center with Olympic Size Pool, Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, Volleyball Courts, Baseball Fields & Tiny Town Park. Conveniently located to LIRR (1/2 block away) with options to Grand Central, Penn Stations or Atlantic Terminal. Short distance (2 blocks) to Jericho Turnpike for Mass Transportation. Near Shopping and Restaurants, School District #22.
Owning this Co-Op could be more affordable than paying rent! Offered Price at $265,000.
Please call Marie O’Connor-Grant for a showing at 516-524-2781.