Jericho-Syosset News Journal (7/16/21)

THE CLASS OF 2021

Congratulations to the Jericho High School Class of 2021 Valedictorians: Pictured from left to right are valedictorians Michelle S. Wishner, Danny R. Li, Irene M. Lee, Richard H. Ren, William S. Hu, Carly Halperin, and Neomi M. Chen.

Syosset teen featured on Disney program

BY GARY SIMEONE

Syosset teenager Sabrina Guo is racking up more accolades after being chosen to headline the Disney Channel’s “Use Your Voice” social initiative. The Syosset High School student was one of only two stories selected for the initiative in the entire country.

“This is an enormous personal honor for me to be cho-

sen for this initiative a significant distinction for the Syosset district and a heartwarming story for the Long Island New York City region,” said Guo.

Guo said that it was her involvement with LILAC (Long Island Laboring Against COVID-19), a student-run organization which she founded, that caught the attention of the Disney show feature.

The feature, which was broadcasted on Disney’s YouTube channel, profiled Guo’s poetry and music skills, as well as her humanitarian and social activism efforts with LILAC.

She said that a production crew from Disney flew out to her house from California in May to shoot a full day of video at her home.

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New Jericho Board holds first meeting; Perlman criticizes VP vote

BY GEORGE HABER

The Jericho Board of Education held its first meeting with two newly elected trustees July 8, elected Board officers, and discussed changes and new developments for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug 26.

The meeting got off to an unusually chilly start when trustees failed to elect new member Sam Perlman as board vice president after he was nominated by fellow new trustee Jennifer Vartanov.

Perlman said his strong showing in the recent board election showed that the community "wants a change in direction for the Board,"and that the "diversity of opinion" that he represents would benefit the Board and the District.

The new president of the school board is Jill Citron and the vice president is Pam Wasserman-Heath, both incumbent board members.

Superintendent Henry Grishman announced that all classrooms in the district will have air conditioning when school opens and that a new cap of 23 students has been established for K to 5 classes.

Barbara Bauer, assistant superintendent for curriculum development, said the District has no plans to implement the controversial critical race theory ("CRT") teaching or to teach The New York Times 1619 Project in any of the

schools.

Grishman assured the board that measures are being implemented to make sure that students, faculty and staff will be provided with resources to help them deal  with any challenges they face due to the lack of in-person teaching and learning this past year.

He said the school has entered into a partnership with Northwell Health to provide emotional, mental and academic assistance to children, parents, faculty and staff who require it

The board also discussed measures being taken to assure that students who attend the Jericho schools are residents of the district.

Grishman discussed an initiative to bring various segments of the community to "work together" to benefit both the school district and the community. He anticipates that members of the clergy, civic organizations, scouting groups, business enterprises, and others can join in a "Community Forum" to recommend and achieve goals for the benefit of all.

The sparsely attended Board meeting was held in the middle school/high school auditorium and was also broadcast in a Zoom meeting, where at-home participants commented on good audio quality but poor video quality. Grishman said this issue was being worked on and would be corrected for the next meeting.

Legislator honors Plainvew student for service

Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker (second from left) presents a citation to Hiley Richman for her service to the community, as her parents look on.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) recognized recent Howard B. Mattlin Middle School graduate Hailey Richman for her philanthropic work in the community.

Legislator Drucker presented Richman, who is the executive director of PuzzlesToRemember, a Nassau County Citation on Thursday, June 24 in recognition of her leadership of the 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization that collects and distributes jigsaw puzzles for patients living with Alzheimer’s disease. Richman also founded Kid Caregivers, a

second nonprofit organization that supports and empowers children who are acting as caregivers.

“Hailey Richman is an impressive young woman who is making a tremendously positive impact on our community through philanthropic endeavors that benefit residents of all ages,” Legislator Drucker said. “Her dedication to helping others is a true source of inspiration, and it was a pleasure to have this opportunity to congratulate her for all she has already accomplished.”

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MacArthur students wins gold medal in lacrosse championships

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was a whirlwind last month for MacArthur High School student Gia Stamatelo, who won a gold medal in the SaWUSA (Student athlete World) championship in Portugal. The soon to be senior helped her team secure the medal with a 9-8 victory over Madrid Spain in the finals.

“It was a crazy because I met my coaches and teammates for the first time on June 20th and we won the gold medal together in a different country a week later,” said Stamatelo.  “It was definitely a unique experience being the only girl from New York and meeting everyone for the first time when we departed from JFK (airport.) Over the course of the week though, we all became good friends and teammates.”

The tournament, which took place in Lisbon, Portugal, ran from June 20 to June 28. It was of comprised four team from the United States, including a girls lacrosse team, boys lacrosse team and both a girls and boys basketball team. Other countries represented at the tournament included the European nations of Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Stamatelo, who plays the goalie position on the MacArthur team and at the tournament, said that the team was only able to practice for two days once they arrived in Europe.

“We only had a few days to practice and familiarize ourselves with each other before we jumped into tournament play. On the third day, the tournament began and we knew we had to keep winning to move on.”

The USA team beat Belgium and another team in the early rounds of the tournament before facing a strong Italy team in the semifinals. The two squads played toe to toe before USA was able to snatch out a victory by one goal.

In the finals, which took place on June 27, the team from USA squared off against a stacked Madrid (Spain) team.

“They were a really good team and they were beating us for the majority of the game,” said Stamatelo. “We really got our focus together and we ended up scoring a late goal to beat them 9-8 in the final minute.”

In that game, Stamatelo was superb at goalie. She had two amazing saves, including one with under a minute to go to help team USA secure the gold medal.

Stamatelo has always been a standout athlete in the Levittown school district. She has played the sport of lacrosse for over ten years and plays on her school’s varsity basketball team.

One thing that makes her unique as a female athlete is that she has been playing the male dominated sport of football for nine years.

“I’ve been playing tackle football on the boys team since I was five years old with the Levittown Red Devils team and then with Levittown Pride,” said Stamatelo. “I played for the Salk Middle School team, where we were undefeated in conference play.”

Gia has received two prestigious awards for football and she is also a coach of the sport for the Levittown Pride Sports Club.

Town demolishes “eyesore” abandoned home

The Town of Oyster Bay recently announced the demolition of an abandoned  house, located at 57 Bobwhite Lane in Hicksville as part of its Quality of Life Taskforce work.

“This home has been an eyesore in this community for too long, as residents in this neighborhood had to deal with this blight for many long years,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Since my administration took office, we pledged to protect and preserve the quality of life of our residents. The demolition of this zombie home has shown that we will continue to keep our promise to our residents, as they should not have to bear the burden of having derelict properties on their streets.”

The home demolished in Hicksville stood half constructed for many months and received multiple non-maintenance complaints. As a result of the comprehensive package

of laws to combat zombie homes and fine property owners and lending institutions in violation of Town Code that was established by the Saladino administration, the Town has been able to recoup costs associated with Town maintenance of vacant properties.

In this instance, the Town took legal action against the absentee landlord —resulting in a settlement agreement that stipulated the demolition of this home by the absentee landlord.

Councilman Imbroto stated, “I am very proud to be the co-chair of the Town’s Quality of Life Taskforce, whose efforts brought forward the actions we are taking today. As a result of this task force’s diligent work, the Town has demolished nearly 20 zombie homes in our local communities, and together we will continue to take back our Town by addressing code violations and cleaning up dilapidated and abandoned properties.”

Bethpage Board of Education kicks off a new year

The Bethpage School District Board of Education began a new school year with many familiar faces. Re-elected trustees James McGlynn and Sandy Watson were sworn in for new terms at the annual reorganization meeting on July 6 in the district board room.

The board selected Michael Kelly as its president for the 2021–2022 school year, and Ms. Watson as vice president.

Superintendent David Schneider spoke about the “great start” to summer programs being offered at Bethpage High School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and Charles Campagne Elementary School. He also offered updates on the summer meal program and the hiring of new teachers for the upcoming school year.

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This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m.

In the Library:

Movie - “The Courier” (2020) (PG-13 — 111 minutes)

Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

No registration required - Movie will be shown in the theatre.

Seating will be on a first come first served basis.

Movies may be canceled due to changing COVID-19 directives.

Monday, July 19 at 9:15 a.m.

Virtual: Dancersize with Carol Rodriguez

This fitness class combines aerobic exercise with dance movements. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/ live-streaming

Monday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Building Your Brain Virtually

Presenter: Seniors of Syosset, a program from the Mid-Island YJCC

Join us for engaging and interactive brain games! Have fun while stretching your mind! Make sure to have a pencil and paper nearby. Register at www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming. You will receive a Zoom link and password.

Tuesday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Virtual: Title Swap Tuesdays

Excited to hear about our favorite books? Join the Readers’ Services librarians for a fun, lively presentation of all the books we can’t stop talking about. Leave with a list of great reads! No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link –www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Tuesday, June 20 at 6:15 p.m.

Virtual: Yoga for Relaxation

Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques from the comfort of your own home.

Register at www.syossetlibrary. org/live-streaming.

Wednesday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m.

Virtual: Simply Fit with Marilyn Bunger

This class is especially suited for the older adult, and combines the basics of Simply Stronger and Simply Stretch.

You will need light hand weights for the class. Register at www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Thursday, July 22, at 2:00 p.m.

Virtual: Young Vocalists

Perform Old Songs – Part 3

Presenter: Richard Knox

Here is a wonderful opportunity to experience many of the outstanding standards of the Great American Songbook performed by a variety of a new generation of 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.

Thursday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Lena Nguyen!

Virtual Author Visit & BYOB

Grab your favorite summer beverage and zoom in to meet Lena Nguyen, author of “We Have Always Been Here. ””No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link - www. syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Friday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Virtual:

The Roosevelts of Oyster Bay

Presenters: Howard Ehrlich & Harvey Sackowitz, professors, St. John’s University Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, L.I. was the home of President Theodore Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt. The Nation enjoyed watching the wild and exciting antics of the six Roosevelt children while Theodore Roosevelt was governor, vice president and president. After his presidency, the home was filled with the fantastic trophies of his years as an explorer and hunter. But there were sad times as well — especially the death of their youngest son Quentin during World War I. Surprisingly, Edith lived all alone in the house for another thirty years! Join us as we visit this wonderful family’s joys and heartbreaks. No registration needed. Click on Virtual Calendar for Zoom link – www.syossetlibrary.org/live-streaming.

Live streaming events from Syosset Public Library

Tuesday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m.

Title Swap Tuesdays

Excited to hear about our favorite books? Join the Readers' Services Department for a fun, lively presentation of all the books we can't stop talking about. Leave with a list of great reads! Free. No registration required. Join via Zoom from the link on the Calendar of Events:   www.syossetlibrary.org/ events/calendar

Tuesday, June 27 at 3:00 p.m.

Afternoons with the Author:  Virtual Author Visit with Farah Heron

Looking for your next great read? Join the Readers’ Services librarians for Afternoons with the Author. Learn more about the author, the writing process, and how their impressive new book came to be!

Author Farah Heron.

Novelist Farah Heron will join us to discuss her 2021 novel, “Accidentally Engaged,” a romantic comedy featuring Reena and her meddling parents’ quest to find a Good Muslim Husband. A fake engagement is all Reena needs to enter a couples cooking contest to win the prize of her dreams.

Free. No registration required. Join us via Zoom from the link on the Calendar of Events:  www.syossetlibrary.org/events/calendar

Town partners with Team Boomer to host shoe collection drive

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that it will partner with Team Boomer of the Boomer Esiason Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis to host a shoe collection drive. Residents are invited to donate any type of shoe in good condition at one of the following Drop-Off Locations: Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa), the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage), and the Hicksville Athletic Center (167 S. Broadway, Hicksville).

“The Boomer Esiason Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis is responsible for lifesaving work in our community. Not only does the organization fund some of the most talented scientists and researchers, who every day come closer to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, but they also provide critical resources and services for individuals currently living with Cystic Fibrosis,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand. “All proceeds from this shoe col-

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lection drive will go directly to the foundation as they work toward their mission of heightening awareness, education and quality of life for those affected by cystic fibrosis, while also providing financial support to research aimed at finding a cure.”

The Town’s Collection Drive will run from July 1 to August 1. Drop-Off Bins will be available on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa), the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage), and the Hicksville Athletic Center (167 S. Broadway, Hicksville).

For more about the Boomer Esiason Foundation and their amazing mission, residents can visit https://www.esiason. org/. If residents have specific questions about this collection drive, they may call the Town of Oyster Bay at (516) 624-6380.

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The following local students graduated recently from the University of Connecticut:

Bethpage

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Kennedy

Syosset

Jenna Ann Fingerman

Justin Avery Kwong

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The following local students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester at the University of Connecticut: Levittown

Mairead Gillespie

Old Bethpage:

Olivia Napoli

Plainview

Nicole Mastorides

To earn a place on the Dean’s List, a student must meet the following requirements:

Register for at least 12 credits calculable for grade points, receive no grade below “C”, including the actual letter grade awarded in any course under the Pass/Fail option, earn at least 3.0 times as many grade points as the number of calculable credits recorded by the Registrar, and be in at least the upper quartile of their school or college.

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The following local students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May:

Bethpage:

Cole Caputo, Bachelor of Science in biology

Douglas Jaeger, Bachelor of Science in computer information systems

Anthony Marino, Master of Science in business analytics

Hicksville

Herson Barrera, Master of Science in accounting

Emily DePaola, Bachelor of Arts in English

Raeann Dong, Bachelor of Science in health science

Teresa Fava, Master of health science in advanced medical imaging & leadership

Amanda Rosenberg, Master of Science in organizational leadership

Ryan Wimbiscus, Bachelor of Science in management

Jericho

Avery Weiss, Bachelor of Science in health science

Old Bethpage

Gillian Mintz, Bachelor of Science in accounting

Plainview

Abby Sang, Master of Business Administration

Syosset

Zachary Cyran, Master of Business Administration

Shweta Punjabi, Master of Business Administration

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Dean College is pleased to announce

College Notes

that Lauren Pereira of Levittown has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean College.

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Lance Lampert of Syosset earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Spring 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester.

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During Commencement ceremonies on May 24, Lehigh University conferred degrees on the following local graduates:

Charlotte Murphy of Syosset with Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in psychology and health, medicine, & society with High Honors

Ashley Haber of Syosset with Bachelor of Science in business and economics degree with a major in marketing with Honors

Rachel Caffrey of Bethpage with a Bachelor of Science in bioengineering degree

Tyler Blitz of Jericho with Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics degree with a major in accounting and finance with Honors

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The following Fairfield University students received Dean’s List Honors for the Spring 2021 semester.

Bethpage

Julia Bradley

Maeve DeGennaro

Noelle Prisco

East Norwich

Michael Hayes

Liam McAuliffe

Plainview

Kaitlyn Capone

Syosset

Alexandra Emanuel

Dominic Macedo

Christopher Vallone

In order to be placed on the Dean’s List, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in a semester, have no outstanding or incomplete grades for that semester, and have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better.

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The following local residents were among 802 SUNY Cortland students who earned President’s List honors for the fall 2020 semester:

Hicksville

Sara Klucsarits, majoring in speech & hearing science.

Georgia Paraskakis, majoring in childhood early childhood ed B-6.

Nicole Turano, majoring in childhood early childhood ed B-6.

Levittown

Robert Ferrufino, majoring in busi-

ness economics.

Jake Goldfried majoring in physical educ major K–12.

Kyle Herguth majoring in adoles educ–social studies.

Ashley Jones majoring in childhood early childhood ed B–6.

Emily Jones majoring in business economics.

Christina Ragusa, majoring in adoles educ–social studies.

Danielle Serravalli, majoring in adolescence educ-english.

Old Bethpage

Holly Gozinsky, majoring in inclusive education childhood. Plainview

Hannah Braccia, majoring in inclusive ed child.

Danielle Bursky, majoring in adolescence educ-Spanish.

Shannon Imbornoni, majoring in communication studies.

Joseph Leone, majoring in business economics.

James Manzo, majoring in business economics.

Nicole Ruiz, majoring in inclusive education childhood.

Irena Tsavaris, majoring in inclusive education childhood.

Syosset

Hope Shapiro, majoring in inclusive ed child.

To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a grade of A- or better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

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Congratulations to the following local students for being named to the Muhlenberg College Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester.

Noa Jurmann of Woodbury

Katharine Chen of Syosset

Jessica Oxer of Syosset

Katelyn Hughes of Hicksville

Lauren Getzler of Plainview

Justin Kimmel of Plainview

Bari Dershowitz of Plainview

Penelope Andreolas of Jericho

Felicia Wong of Jericho

Muhlenberg College students and Muhlenberg College School of Continuing Studies students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for this academic achievement.

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The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 967 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2021 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

Kelly Friedmann of Syosset, whose major is music education

Gianna Magrino of Syosset, whose major is music education

Christopher Rose of Bethpage whose

major is computer science

Kathleen Avery of Levittown, whose major is psychology

Shawn Berman of Levittown, whose major is music education

Jason Flay of Hicksville, whose major is music performance

Kenneth Gonzalez of Levittown, whose major is music education

Christopher Kim of Hicksville, whose major is music education

Steven Rodriguez of Hicksville, whose major is music education

Maria Sarigiannidis of Hicksville, whose major is theatre

To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

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The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 221 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2021 semester to the College’s Dean’s List.

The students included:

Frank Pietraniello of Levittown, whose major is music education

Marlo Vasquez of Levittown, whose major is Spanish

Emily Quinn of Syosset, whose major is music education

To achieve the honor of being on the Dean’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of between 3.25 and 3.49 in the given semester.

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Katie McKasty was among students who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado at the end of the Spring 2021 semester.

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Several local students have been awarded the President’s Scholarship at New York Institute of Technology. This is the highest scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students. Local scholarship recipients include:

Kaitlyn Andor from Bethpage, who plans to study in the computer science, B.S. program

Ayishah Khalid from Bethpage, who plans to study in the life sciences, B.S. / osteopathic medicine, D.O. program

Miriam Farah from Levittown, who plans to study in the life sciences, B.S. / osteopathic medicine, D.O. program.

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Kelli Heffer of Bethpage was named to the Middle Atlantic Conference’s (MAC) 2020–21 Academic Honor Roll.

Heffer, a graduate of Plainedge High School, is a member of the Lebanon Valley College volleyball team(s) and is majoring in exercise science.

The academic honor roll is comprised of student-athletes who compete in varsity-level sport and register a GPA of 3.20 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher for the entire 2020-21 academic year.

Jericho teacher selected for prestigious program

Jericho Middle School social studies teacher Konstantine Kovoros was selected to take part in the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Fellows Program.

The merit-based Fellowship is awarded annually in the spring to educators who have distinguished themselves in teaching understanding and respect through project-based learning. Fellowships are not awarded solely on the basis of academic or achievement records.

The basis for selection includes exceptional educational talent as evident by effective instructional practices, exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom, engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, and colleagues, communities and beyond.

Kovoros will be traveling to Fort Scott, Kansas to participate.

Syosset teen is featured on Disney Channel social initiative

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“This was an amazing experience that encompassed my poetry music social activism and humanitarian journey,” said Guo. “I think this is an uplifting story for the entire Long Island community and a motivating force for our youth to get more socially engaged in their communities.”

In the YouTube featured video, Guo speaks about LILAC, and how the organization had donated lifesaving PPE to frontline workers in the midst of the pandemic. Throughout the short piece,

Plainview JC member named Woman of Achievement

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) honored Plainview Jewish Center member Barbara Berse on Thursday, June 10 for being recognized as a Woman of Achievement by the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism for her work with PJC's Sisterhood.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Mrs. Berse was instrumental in the Sisterhood’s efforts to carry on its mission. She did so by keeping the Sisterhood informed and creating a sense of community over Zoom at a time when such opportunities were not otherwise

possible.

During a tremendously challenging time for the Plainview Jewish Center and faith communities around the world, Barbara Berse did everything possible to keep our congregation united while we could not physically be together,” Legislator Drucker, a member of the Plainview Jewish Center’s Board of Trustees, said. “It was a pleasure to present a Nassau County Citation in recognition of her leadership and dedication to the families served by the Plainview Jewish Center.

which lasts a little over a minute, she shows off her skills playing the violin and writing poetry in solace underneath a tree.

“I think my final line in the video, where I said no matter your age, ethnicity, background or gender, it’s your own duty to step up and help your community, really hit home with people,” said Guo.

Guo’s Disney video can be found on YouTube.com through Sabrina and LILAC/Use Your Voice #disneychannel #useyourvoice.

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Jericho project to be featured in Smithsonian showcase

In recognition of her outstanding history research, Jericho High School student Emily Kawakami’s exhibit “How the Other Half Lives: Jacob Riis Conveys the Need for Tenement Reform Through Pioneering Photojournalism” has been selected by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for inclusion in a new online showcase

Ms. Kawakami’s research is among a number outstanding exhibits researched by middle school and high school students competing in the 2021 National History Day contest. The virtual showcase premiers this week and will be available through June 29 at the following link:

https://learninglab.si.edu/profile/ nationalhistoryday

Additionally, in recognition of their outstanding history research,

Jericho High School students Emily Kim and Catherine Kim’s documentary “Lorraine Hansberry: "To Be Young, Gifted and Black” has been selected by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. NHD students whose films were selected for the showcase grappled with topics consistent with the mission of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Their documentaries address topics of African American history, civil and human rights, and the experiences of historically underrepresented, marginalized, or subjugated peoples. These 10-minute films also reflect the 2021 NHD theme, Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.

One can view the Kims’ documentary here: https://vimeo.com/558291624

SHS student receives award for service

Senator Gaughran joins Syosset school officials to present Sabrina Guo the Commendation Award. Left to right: Syosset Central School District English Coordinator Amanda Barney, Senator Jim Gaughran, Sabrina Guo, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers, Assistant Principal of South Woods Middle School Theresa Berke, and Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante.

New York State Senator Jim Gaughran recently presented Syosset High School student Sabrina Guo with a New York State Senate Commendation Award for her extraordinary contributions to the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commendation Award is reserved for exceptional individuals who have shown

extraordinary dedication and made lasting contributions to the community. Sabrina Guo, founder of Long Island Laboring Against COVID-19 (‘LILAC’), helped raise more than $100,000 and 170,000 pieces of personal protective equipment for frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five arrested after Bethpage altercation

Raymond Duarte Safwan Khan

Timothy Brown

Nassau County Police arrested five young men for robbery in Bethpage on Sunday, July 11.

According to police, Raymond Duarte, 18, of Levittown, Timothy Brown, 20, of Manhattan, Safwan Khan, 18, of  New Hyde Park and two male juveniles met with two male victims, ages 20 and 27, who were known to them from past interactions. Police say they met in front of a 7/11 located at 497 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage where an altercation between the two groups occurred.  According to police, the group made verbal threats to the victims, putting them in fear for their safety.  The victims left the scene and reported the incident to Nassau County Police, while also informing police that they defendants had allegedly taken an item belonging to one of the victims earlier the same day. Nassau Police arrested the group near the intersection of Nevada Street and North Broadway and placed under arrest without further incident.

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Yellowstone National Park in Two Days: Mother Nature Gets Surreal

BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, DAVID LEIBERMAN & LAINI MIRANDA

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We set out on the second full day in Yellowstone National Park to see its climatic attraction with the dramatic name that seems to come out of the 19th century: The Grand Prismatic. Indeed, it was named by geologists in 1871 for its striking coloration, mimicking the colors created by a prism dispersing white light into red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.

But though we are in a hurry to get to the Grand Prismatic as early as possible (because of the anticipated crowds), en route, we stop off at another site with the intriguing name, Artist Paint Pots. To be candid, after the spectacular sights of our first day in Yellowstone (Mammoth Hot Spring, Norris Geyser, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone), this place was a bit underwhelming, but you get close to puckering bursts of bubbling goo, spots of color that look a little like boiling paint, and little spits of steam, which Laini dubs “random boiling earth.”

Grand Prismatic Hot Spring

The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin is the largest hot spring in the United States and the most photographed thermal feature in Yellowstone National Park, thanks to its surreal colors and enormous size – 330 feet in diameter and more than 120 feet deep.

The Grand Prismatic, one of the most dramatic sights in Yellowstone National Park © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

This easy 1.6 mile boardwalk trail overlooks the hot springs –but there are places where there is nothing between you and the Grand Prismatic (so be especially careful of children).

Excelsior Geyser Crater is the other major feature in the area. Once an active geyser, Excelsior Geyser blew itself up and now is a 200 x 300 foot hot spring sitting in a crater. It discharges an impressive amount of water, at the rate of more than 4,000 gallons per minute.

From here, we drive to the trailhead that leads to the Fairy Falls

The striking colors are produced by thermophiles - microorganisms that flourish in the extremely hot water. Each band of color is a different collection of thermophiles, because they have specific ranges of temperatures in which they can live.

Trail, but cuts off to an observation platform that looks down at the Grand Prismatic, so you can see it in its entirety. We decide not to hike, and travel on, actually in search of a swimming hole that Eric knows. ( https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/ yell-trail-fairy-falls.htm)

We turn off to a gorgeous twomile drive through a canyon along the Firehole River with a gorgeous view of Mystic Falls. The swimming area is actually closed, but we go further on to a place where people fish but folks seem to have commandeered for swimming - just above where the water begins rushing to the falls.

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Old Faithful

It’s a short drive further on to the Old Faithful area, just as the world-famous geyser is shooting up in air.

Old Faithful Geyser is one of the most famous geysers in the world and the most renowned feature of Yellowstone. What is so remarkable is how predictable the eruptions are – averaging 94 minutes plus or minus 10 minutes and 130 feet in the air, and from 90 seconds to 5 minutes – based on the duration and height of the previous eruption. (The National Park Service publishes the time for the next expected eruption, https:// www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/

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geyser-activity.htm).

This is not the only hydrothermal feature to see in the area. In fact, Old Faithful is just one of hundreds of hydrothermal features in the Upper Geyser Basin, including 150 geysers—4 that are even more predictable than Old Faithful—within one square mile, plus hundreds of hot springs. An extensive trail and boardwalk system provides up-close views of many of these features, and connects to nearby Black Sand Basin and Biscuit Basin.

The historic Old Faithful Inn, built in 1904 using native wood and stone, is an attraction in itself with a very surprising architecture inside.

(Yellowstone park’s lodges and campgrounds, including Old Faithful Inn, Old Faithful Lodge Cabins, Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Canyon Lodge and Cabins, and Roosevelt Lodge Cabins are managed by Xanterra, 307344-7311, www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com).

West Thumb Geyser Basin

We head over to West Thumb, which proves to be a total surprise.

West Thumb is a caldera within a larger caldera formed after a powerful volcanic explosion 174,000 years ago

that caused the earth’s crust to collapse. The depression produced by the volcano later filled with water to become this large bay of the Yellowstone Lake, the largest lake at high elevation in North America.

There are active hydrothermal features on the lake bottom here and elsewhere in the lake, which cause stunning ripples and patterns in the water.

Along the mile-long boardwalk trail you see Fishing Cone (known to have erupted in 1919 and 1939), Black Pool (a hot spring 35–40 feet, West Thumb Paint Pots and Abyss Pool (a hot spring about 53 feet deep).

Here, too, there are the stunning colors in the pools produced by thermophiles – heat-loving microorganisms.

Perhaps because it is late in the afternoon, and all is so still and quiet, I feel an incredible tranquility here at West Thumb. The predominant colors – blues and greens – are so calming, so Zen.

And just as we round the turn on the way out, we spot an elk feeding, oblivious to the people watching. So graceful. Laini had already just commented that the scene didn’t look real, and then we spot the elk, so graceful, so uncaring about our presence, drinking. Laini

dubs it “Narnia Pond.” It’s magical. Hayden Valley

The timing shows us that this is the best part of the day for wildlife viewing. So we head off to the Hayden Valley, considered one of the best places in the park (Lamar Valley is another) for wildlife.

On our way, sure enough, we spot a bear, a fox, a coyote. The trick is to watch where others have stopped and look where they are pointing – we come upon a group and just catch the last patch of black of a mother bear with two cubs going back into the forest.

We arrive at a promontory where a line of serious photographers have staked out a place with their tripods and massive lenses, communicating sightings by walkie talkies. One spotter sees a family of wolves - but it is 1 ½ miles out. We see bison across the landscape.

It’s about an hour’s drive from Hayden Valley in the center of Yellowstone, to the town of West Jackson. We get the last rays of sun and a sunset. By the time we get to West Jackson, where we have booked the next two nights of our stay, it’s after 9 pm, and Eric has staked out restaurant reservations at Madison Crossing, housed in what was West Yellowstone’s first school, built in 1918.

A fungus called sooty mold

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: I hope you can help. The leaves on my orange and lemon trees are turning black. The black material does not wash off easily, but it wipes off if I scrub the leaf with water and a paper towel even though it comes back in a few weeks. The leaves seem to be producing the black powder. I thought they were trying to protect themselves from too much sunlight, but it grows on shady leaves, too. Why would the leaf do this? Won’t it block the sunlight and prevent photosynthesis?

A: You are right that the black powder will block too much sunlight. But it is not being produced by the plant. It is a fungus called sooty mold. It grows on any surface that is being coated with sugar water. The sugar water is coming from the sap of your trees or a tree growing above them. The sap is getting out of the tree as the droppings of insects.

A wide variety of aphids, mealybugs and scale insects suck on the sap of

plants. These insects develop and reproduce rapidly. Large colonies develop on the branches and leaves of shrubs and trees. The sap goes through their bodies so fast that it can’t all be digested. Some of the sugar is still in the droppings from the insects.

The sap falling from the insects in the tree is called honeydew, and it is sometimes so prolific that it can be seen raining out of the tree. Ants, bees, wasps and other insects can be attracted to the surfaces coated in honeydew.

The first thing you need to do is figure out which insect is growing on which plant. These insects can be treated in a variety of ways. If the plant is not producing fruit for consumption, a systemic insecticide can be used that kills the insects sucking on the plant. Soft-bodied insects such as aphids can often be treated with insecticidal soap. Hard-bodied insects such as scales have a life cycle stage that can be treated with insecticidal soap, but only at a specific time. Aphids often congregate on just a few branch tips, so pruning might reduce the population to

manageable levels. Ladybugs and other biological controls are available depending on which pest insect you have.

Second, depending on how much of the tree is coated with sooty mold, you may need to wash the plant. The plant will drop any leaves that have so much sooty mold that the leaf doesn’t photosynthesize enough. It is tedious to wash each leaf, but I have done it myself on small potted citrus trees that were growing in a greenhouse. I found plain water and a washcloth worked better than paper towels.

Sooty mold will grow on any surface that is below the infested tree. Cars, patio furniture and paving can all turn black. Soapy water works better on these surfaces. Soap on the plant leaves can wash off the protective wax on the surface of the leaf, so don’t use it.

I have seen sooty mold growing on hummingbird feeders and the surfaces under a hummingbird feeder that was dripping too much as it moved around in the wind. Hummingbird feeders with the liquid storage area at the bottom, under

Then it’s on to our charming cabin accommodations at the Elkhorn Country Inn and Cabins. A plaque tells the story how our cabin was restored and repurposed from historic cabins that served the US Army from 18861916. The hotel serves a pleasant continental breakfast (excellent coffee).

The hotel is located just a few blocks into the park but with the popularity of West Jackson, a bustling tourist town loaded with adorable restaurants and shops, this West entrance is much more crowded, with a line up of cars that extends for blocks. No matter.

(Elkhorn Inn & Cabins, 29 Gibbon Ave, West Yellowstone, MT, 59758, 3077332364, 800-246-8357)

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the feeder holes, leak less than feeders with the sugary liquid stored above the holes.

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As I See It: On Technical Jargon II

BY LOU THEODORE

Many of the individuals in my reading audience classify themselves as “professionals.” A good number of them would also classify themselves as “technical”. I think of myself as fitting into both categories but I doubt anyone would agree with me.

Here’s what I recently wrote about technical professionals communicating with the average citizen: “Be honest, fresh, and open … technical language and jargon are useful as professional shorthand, but they are barriers to successful communication with the public.” I believe this is good advice when dealing with the public. But, it is another matter if you are dealing with another professional. All bets are then off, and many revert to a language that resides solely in the domain of the professional.

I became aware of the unique phenomena following receiving two potable water provisional patents, the submission of a report to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and the preparation

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of July 11-17, 2021

Last week, I showed you how to spot the elusive planet Mercury, the nearest planet to the sun. This week, you can easily see the rest of the inner solar system, and you don’t have to rise before dawn!

If you’ve been out on these warm summer evenings, you’ve probably noticed a brilliant light low in the western sky at dusk. Readers of this column almost certainly recognize it as the planet Venus.

Mars is there, too, but I’ll bet you haven’t noticed it; if not, you’re not alone. Venus commands such attention that noticing anything else in that part of the sky is tough.

Right now, Mars lies about as far from us as it can ever get -- about 231 million miles -- and as such appears nearly 200 times fainter than Venus.

Venus, too, lies on the opposite side of the sun -- about 133 million miles -- but unlike Mars, it will soon be rounding the sun and becoming much closer and brighter in our sky.

Though these two solar system worlds are quite far apart, they now appear close in the western sky at dusk. This, of course, is purely an optical illusion, with both planets just appearing along nearly the same line of sight.

On the evening of Sunday, July 11, check out this pair about 30 or 40 min-

of a proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF). Although words can mean different things to different people, I have listed below two dozen sentences and phrases employed by us gifted few; each is followed by a layman’s pragmatic definition and / or explanation.

• Congratulations continue to pour in – The only thing being poured is the Dewars to help me forget this mess.

• I can say with certainty – My brother-in-law Vito (on my wife’s side) mentioned it to me last night in a Go-Go joint.

• We can say with certainty – My cohorts were also there.

• A Foundation Director concluded – She read it in the New York tabloids.

• An informed local official concluded – He’s got an IQ to match his age.

• An informed state official concluded - Her IQ is in the single digit range.

• An informed federal official concluded – He doesn’t have an IQ.

• An informed career federal official concluded – His IQ approaches neg-

ative infinity during any thought process.

• There may be negative international repercussions – Only if our findings get out.

• Definitely worthy of NSF support – It is a totally useless project that can in no way serve mankind.

• My mental process has concluded the following – Your guess is as good as mine.

• A reliable source has just informed me – A guy named Pepe mentioned it to me in a bar last night; we were both cockeyed.

• There is wide range agreement –No one believes a word of it, including my colleague Lefty.

• The results appear to indicate a trend – Unfortunately, we can’t figure out what the trend is.

• The results appear to indicate a definite trend – We are totally confused at this point in time.

• We intend to pursue this aspect of the investigation vigorously – Only if someone puts up the moola.

• Based on my limited experience –

STARGAZERS

Four Planets and a Moon

utes after sunset. If you have a low western horizon, you may also spot the waxing crescent moon, just two days from its new phase. This will be tough, but you can use binoculars to scan the sky for it to the lower right of Venus.

By the following night, you will notice that the moon now lies to the upper left of the pair, the result of its monthly orbital motion around the Earth. It now appears as a slightly thicker crescent, complete with a full disk of “earthshine”, which is sunlight reflecting back onto the lunar dark side from the Earth itself.

But that’s not the only change. Venus has also moved slightly; on this night, Venus and Mars will lie only half a degree apart. This means that if you have a small, low-powered telescope, you should be able to see both planets in the same field of view that night. Don’t expect to see much, however. With both worlds lying so far away, they will appear as just dots of light.

Aim binoculars in the direction of these worlds, and you’ll be amazed by the picture they create.

And speaking of pretty pictures, why not try photographing the scene. You don’t need fancy or expensive equipment; a camera and tripod will do just fine, though a zoom lens will help. If you shoot around 30 to 40 minutes after sunset, you can probably trust your camera’s automatic settings. If not, try setting your camera to ISO 100 or 200

I’m looking for clues.

• Based on my experience – I’m desperately looking for clues.

• Based on my extensive experience – I’m clueless.

• Getting started on the study was no problem – We simply assumed the subject in question to be a sphere.

• Thanks are due – I had to mention his name since dinner at his restaurant last week was on the arm.

• Thanks are due the NSF – I have a policy of thanking anyone who gives me money on a no-strings-attached basis.

• My colleagues congratulated me – They really meant that I was mentally deranged.

• If I were you – Thank God I’m not. Much of the above material was drawn from yes, an earlier “On Technical Jargon” article that appeared in the press on July 6, 2000 – 21 years ago … and much of it still applies. Visit the author at: www. theodorenewsletter.com or Basketball Coaching 101 (Facebook)

and shooting 1/3 of a second or so at f/8. So now you have seen all the worlds of our inner solar system: Mercury, Venus and Mars -- even the moon. Oh, wait, there’s one other planet I didn’t mention. Can you name it? Hint: it’s

visible every night (and day)!

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.

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There Is No Marriage Penalty With Social Security

BY TOM MARGENAU

I frequently hear from readers who ask me about an alleged marriage penalty associated with Social Security. Or they say they heard there is a maximum amount that can be paid to members of a married couple. These rumors are untrue. Today’s emails illustrate what I am talking about.

Q: I am living with a woman and have been for many years. We each get our own Social Security check. The reason we have never gotten married is that we heard our Social Security benefits will be cut if we tie the knot. Is this true?

A: It is not true. When we are talking about your own Social Security retirement benefits, there is no marriage penalty under Social Security law.

Q: I am a 72-year-old woman. I get $2,175 per month in Social Security retirement benefits, which I took at age 66. I have been seeing a man who also gets his own Social Security check. It is $2,590. I’ve been told that if we get married, my benefit will be cut to a spousal rate of one half of his, or $1,295. Is this true?

A: No, it is not true. You are getting your own Social Security check that you worked for and earned. Your benefit will stay the same whether you are single, divorced, married or whatever.

Now, let’s say your own Social Security retirement benefit was only $1,000 per month. If you married this guy, you would get bumped up to the higher spousal rate of $1,295. In other words, you would keep getting your $1,000 retirement benefit, and then you’d start getting an extra $295 per month in spousal benefits.

Q: Both my wife and I have had lucrative careers. I am about to turn my full retirement age and expect to get a Social Security benefit of $3,095 per month. My wife will reach her FRA in two years. She is supposed to get about $2,990 from Social Security. But we were reading that there is a maximum amount that can be paid to a married couple. I think it’s called the family maximum. So how does that work? And if we exceed the maximum, whose benefit gets cut -mine or my wife’s?

A: There is no maximum amount that can be paid to a married couple. So if you are due $3,095 and your wife is due $2,990, you will get combined benefits totaling $6,085 per month.

The family maximum stuff you read about applies to cases involving Social Security benefits to families with children. This usually occurs in survivor benefit situations, but also happens when paying benefits to a disabled person and his or her family. It rarely happens in retirement cases because retirees usually do not have minor children

living at home.

Here is an example. Let’s say that Jerry died and left a young widow and five children. Each one of those six survivors is technically due an amount equal to 75% of Jerry’s basic Social Security benefit. But the law sets a limit of how much can be paid to a family with children. It’s called the family maximum. The family maximum formula is really complicated. But generally, it ends up at about 188% of the basic benefit. In other words, total benefits paid to Jerry’s family would be limited to about 188% of his basic benefit rate.

But to repeat: Family maximum business does not come into play when we are talking about benefits payable to married couples.

The primary message of this column is that there is no marriage penalty associated with Social Security when it comes to your own Social Security benefits. However, if you are getting Social Security benefits on the account of a prior spouse, those benefits could stop if you remarry. Here are some letters from readers in that kind of situation.

Q: I am 68 years old. I don’t have my own Social Security, but I’m getting benefits as a divorced wife off my husband’s Social Security record. I have met another man. But I’ve been told that if we get married, I will lose my ex’s Social Security. How can this be? I was married to him for 28 years. Don’t I deserve some of his Social Security?

A: Well, in the eyes of the law, you don’t. And it all has to do with the issue of dependency. You are getting benefits on your ex-husband’s record because you are considered his dependent. In other words, you depended on his income to survive while he was working, and you depend on part of his Social Security to get by now that he is retired. Dependency is the key to your eligibility for divorced wife’s benefits.

But if you marry this new guy, you will legally be his dependent (and you might eventually be due benefits on his record). But the law will no longer consider you a dependent of your first husband. Thus, your (dependent) divorced wife’s benefits will stop.

Q: I am getting widow’s benefits. I’m 72 years old. I’ve been seeing a man, and we want to get married. Will I lose my benefits if we do that?

A: In your case, you will not lose your widow’s benefits from your first husband. Technically, that same “dependency” issue discussed in the prior answer is also at play in your situation. And in the past, widows would lose their benefits when they remarried. But Congress got too embarrassed by frequent media reports of couples “living in sin” because they knew if they did get married, the woman would lose her Social Security widow’s checks. So about 30 years ago,

they changed the law to say that women over age 60 could remarry and keep their widow’s benefits. Even though that rule has been on the books for three decades now, many women don’t know that remarriage after age 60 will not terminate their widow’s benefits.

If you have a Social Security ques-

tion, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books. Or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Brokers should build long term relationships

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

The real estate industry is made up of 2 million+ agents around the U.S. but only approximately 1.4 million are considered Realtors, e.g. those who belong to one of the thousands of professional MLS’s across the country. A percentage of those 600,000 that are not part of an MLS are divided up between commercial real estate and the others, probably independent 1 person broker/investors and the balance probably don’t necessarily have the money or wherewithal to belong to an office but somehow keep their licenses active by just having the broker keep their licenses active w/o paying fees as they should be, as the 1.4 million brokers, associate brokers and salespeople do yearly. I understand that if you are salesperson that within a 2 year period you must have a sponsoring broker to keep your license active and legal, but as everyone knows there are always those that have tricks up their sleeves to somehow stay active without paying what the rest of us are obliged to do.

The dropout rate is extremely high in our industry due to the fact, it’s a business and not a job and you have to listen, learn, absorb, practice and APPLY the information and techniques that will earn you a living.

Those that leave the business either never figured it out or weren’t a good fit for our industry. However, there are new IPO sanctioned real estate venues that are popping up all the time with cutting edge technology and supposedly better ways to serve the consumer.

There is a very huge conglomerate (won’t mention their name to provide them exposure) that is now a full fledged Brokerage from what I have researched, licensed in 26 out of 50 states and probably will be in the other 24 possibly by year’s end. I had a contract with them going way back to avail myself of their the services since they began around 2006. But over the years I found their services and the cost that we were paying so exorbitant for the leads that were provided compared to the R.O.I (return on investment), that I

began seeking out other vendors to do the same at a much more reduced cost, with a more advanced and superior way to stay in touch with those sellers, investors, landlords, purchasers and renters/lessee of residential and commercial property; providing a higher attraction and closing rate in a unique way and space with much more accurate information and greater transparency provided.

a non-rapport, non-relationship building company, just a lead generating entity; because my belief i’s always been about the money and not about “nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care” mentality that is much needed and is lacking in today’s business environment not only in Real Estate but it runs the gamut in all industries!

saging them for their future business and income and then stopped. There isn’t enough space in my column to get into it; and I am not into bashing my industry or individual Brokers and salespeople, not my style! However, there is a lot to be desired to becoming an honest to goodness Realtor, not for the short term but for the long term in building one’s career, income and brand.

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Sometimes, we purchase an appliance, get all excited and then put it in the cabinet and forget about it. Recently, I rediscovered my Vitamix blender. Here’s a recipe from the “Vitamix 100th Anniversary Cookbook” that has become a favorite. It’s a healthier chocolate pudding, made creamy with avocadoes.

The former company had changed their algorithm methods of providing our leads a sufficient amount of times plus changing their program a multitude of times. I am quite sure many other top producers were doing a superior job at picking up their phones when a call from a prospective lead/ client called but that I know for a fact that the others were not and probably complained that they weren’t receiving any leads when the truth being said was that they were way too slow to answer and respond to those new leads! So the good Brokers and agents appeared to be penalized going forward as to the method and means of distributing leads and I voiced my complaints, but went on deaf ears.

We realized that the money spent wasn’t worth the efforts in the way the new business was coming in and didn’t renew our contract as of Nov 2018.

Now the company is a brokerage in 26 states and actually there are things they do that, I believe do not benefit the brokers and agents that subscribe to their services as well as the consumers looking for accurate and transparent information and guidance; like they used to do; and that it may be a time for a change, but that will be up to each individual who subscribes to their lead generating services as well as the most important consumer.

However, from my long term relationship with them, they are definitely

Being a boutique styled office that caters to our client sellers, investors, purchasers, renters and leases of residential and commercial property and always making every attempt to provide, “service, before, during and after the sale.” However, there are offices that go the same path and do an excellent job at being proactive with their clients.

There should be much more education and training in the methods of rapport and relationship building as many forget about their current “sold” clients and customer purchasers and just move on to the next client to earn a living. When is the last time the broker or agent who literally “sold” you your home (instead of consulting and guiding you through the arduous and complicated process right through the closing and into the future), HOA, Condo, co-op or even a rental called or actually reach out to you to visit, maybe a zoom call, text message, email, video email, IM message etc.? Do you even remember who represented you? Would some use them again after not being in touch over the years? Possibly not, but from my 40 years in the business I have heard from many that they wouldn’t consider their original person, for so many different reasons or they just don’t remember who they were!(but possibly the main reason was the agent never stayed in touch and kept that every so important, rapport and relationship going forward. They may have spent 1 day up to 1 year, mas-

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Recipe - Chocolate Avocado Pudding

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING

Servings: 8

2 avocados, halved, pitted and peeled (or 1 avocado and 1 ripe banana)

2/3 cup skim milk or almond milk

1/2 cup pitted dates or 1/4 cup maple syrup, if desired

1/4 cup cocoa powder or 1/4 cup melted chocolate chips

Place all ingredients into the blender

container in the order listed and secure the lid. Start on the lowest speed, then quickly increase to the highest speed, using the tamper or a spatula to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. Pour into individual glasses or cups.

Per serving: 100 calories; 1 gram protein; 9 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.). He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to http://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

fat; 4 milligrams cholesterol; 4 grams fiber; 1 gram sugar; 4 milligrams sodium.

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRd.

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Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Fund Your Down Payment?

BY CARRIE SCHWAB-POMERANTZ

Dear Carrie: My husband and I are trying to scrape together enough money for a down payment on our first home. Because we live in an expensive real estate market, we need to be creative and consider all our potential resources. Would it be OK if we borrowed from our 401(k)s? -A Reader

Dear Reader: How exciting that you’re buying your first home! I know how hard it can be to come up with a down payment in an expensive market, so this is a great question.

The traditional financial advice has long been, “Never take an early withdrawal from retirement savings,” and I generally agree. One exception, however, might be exactly the situation you describe. Why? For two reasons. First, because you’re taking a loan rather than a permanent withdrawal. Second, because you’re using the money to buy a first home, which can be a challenging -- but ultimately worthwhile -- financial goal.

That said, you need to proceed with caution. A study by TIAA found that nearly a third of Americans who participate in a retirement plan have taken out a loan from it, and 44% regretted it. So, if you want to borrow from your 401(k) without regret, it’s best to understand how such loans work, as well as the benefits and risks involved.

The

Basics

First, not all 401(k) plans allow loans. Even if yours does, every 401(k) plan limits how much you can borrow: one-

half of the vested value of your account or a maximum of $50,000, whichever is less. If both you and your spouse have $100,000 or more in separate accounts, you’re eligible to borrow $50,000 each, for a total of $100,000 -- a big chunk toward a down payment.

The repayment period is typically five years, although that can vary by plan and may not apply if the loan is used to purchase a home. Repayment options usually include regular deductions from your paycheck or a lump sum by a specific date, and there’s no penalty for repaying the loan early.

In general, I recommend you pay back the entire amount as soon as possible, preferably in three years or less. No matter which option or time frame you choose, it’s important to create a repayment schedule and stick to it.

Revisit your budget and make this a line item. If you miss even one payment, the loan could be recategorized by the IRS as a “distribution,” which means you would have to pay federal income tax on the loan amount, plus a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you’re under age 59 1/2.

The Potential Benefits

One of the best parts of borrowing from your 401(k) is you don’t have to go through the lengthy process of applying for a loan. There are no credit checks, and you can usually place a call or make a quick visit to your 401(k) provider’s website to secure the loan and have a check in hand within a week.

The other upside is that principal and

interest on the loan are paid to your own account. So a 401(k) loan effectively becomes an interest-free loan -- provided you repay it on time.

The Potential Risks

One of the biggest risks of borrowing from your 401(k) is you’re usually required to repay the loan immediately if you lose your job. Depending on your plan, this might be at termination or within 60 days. If there’s a chance your job is at risk and you’d be unable to repay the loan on such short notice, I’d caution against borrowing from your 401(k).

There are also considerable longterm risks to consider. While borrowing from a 401(k) may allow you to buy your first home, it still diminishes your retirement assets. By taking out a loan, you’ll lose the tax-deferred growth on that part of your savings until the funds are put back.

In addition, some plans don’t allow you to make new contributions during the repayment period. This means you could miss out on adding to your savings, the earnings from such contributions and any matching contributions offered by your employer -- which could derail your retirement plans. So if you’re already behind on your retirement savings, taking out a loan is probably a bad idea.

Final Thoughts

As a rule of thumb, you want to build up your retirement assets, not deplete them. Therefore, resist the temptation to borrow from your 401(k) to pay for anything other than a down payment.

That said, a short-term loan from a 401(k) to buy a house can make sense in some cases, especially if your job is secure, you’re generally on track with your retirement savings and you’re buying into what you believe is a healthy real estate market. Just be sure you have enough of a cash cushion to cover contingencies. You don’t want to be so house-poor that you can’t properly maintain the property or respond to an emergency.

If you do decide to take out a shortterm loan for your down payment, make sure the size of the loan payment doesn’t impede your ability to keep contributing to your 401(k), if your plan allows it. Even if you can’t afford the maximum contribution, put away at least enough to capture the company match. You don’t want to walk away from free money.

Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty.” Read more at http:// schwab.com/book. You can email Carrie at askcarrie@schwab.com. The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice.

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Highly Effective Ways to Chop the Soaring Cost of Groceries

BY MARY HUNT

Perhaps you’ve noticed the cost of nearly everything is going up. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, the agency that calculates the U.S. inflation rate, is predicting a very high inflation rate for 2021. Our annual inflation rate at the end of May was running at 5%. That is the highest rate since 1981, when the average for that year was 10.3%.

Here’s the deal: We can either stick our heads in the sand and pretend that nothing has changed, or we can get smart and fight back.

Which brings me to the point of this column: To revisit the most effective ways to cut the cost of groceries and then make sure we are practicing them with determination and vengeance.

SHOP THE SALES

Check grocery ads for specials, then bse your week’s meals on what’s on sale. The closer you can stick to buying only what’s on sale, the more you’ll cut your costs.

You will be compelled to buy everything in sight regardless of what’s on your list if you arrive at the store hungry. Tip: If you can’t avoid it, head to the bakery and pick up a cookie, or grab a protein bar on your way in. That will be enough to silence your hunger and clear your mind.

LEAVE THE KIDS AT HOME

You will stick to your shopping list and complete your mission with less

frustration and stress if you fly solo.

COOK FROM SCRATCH

Cooking and baking using raw ingredients rather than those that are highly processed or prepared is one of the most effective ways to slash food costs.

PINCH OF SALT

Sounds weird, I know but this really works: Add a pinch of table salt to a new container of milk when you first open it. Shake well to mix. Because salt retards the growth of bacteria that makes

milk turn sour, just a pinch of salt will increase the useful life of milk by days, even weeks. Don’t worry, such a small amount will not alter the taste or be detectable in any way.

STRETCH CONCENTRATED FRUIT JUICE

Always add one can of water more than the instructions state. You will be pleasantly surprised when you detect little difference, if any.

DRINK WATER

Your doctor will love you, and so will your food bill, as you replace carbonated sugary beverages with inexpensive water. Keep a pitcher of chilled water in the fridge. Rave about its wonderful qualities to your young children. They’ll think it’s a treat if you are convincing enough.

ELIMINATE CHOICES AT MEALS

Find yourself making a variety of menus to please everyone at the table? It might be time to move to a single menu. Let the family know that from now on

there will be only two choices: take it or leave it.

CONSIDER GENERIC AND STORE BRANDS

Some generic items are awful and others are exactly the same product as the name brand. Do some experimenting, especially if your store offers “satisfaction guaranteed!” If you don’t like it, get a refund or an exchange.

SHOP THE PERIMETER OF THE STORE

This is where you will typically find the produce, meat and dairy. The center aisles are the prepackaged and preprocessed high-priced items, aka the danger zone.

KEEP A PRICE BOOK

Start keeping a notebook that lists the prices of regularly purchased items at various stores. Keep it with you so that as you see specials or ads, you’ll be able to determine whether it is really a bargain or not.

SHOP MIDWEEK

On Wednesdays, most supermarketsreduce prices on food that is about to expire, according to several studies. This is also the day that the majority of stores start their new sales.

CREATIVE PROCRASTINATION

Even if you think you must get to the supermarket because there’s nothing to eat in the house, wait. Hold up. Pretend you’re stranded on an island with truly nothing to eat but what you have in the pantry, refrigerator and freezer. Chances are pretty good you’ll come up with something, using up what you have already, thereby putting more time between shopping trips.

WEIGH PRODUCE

Even if it is priced per item, weigh it. You won’t believe the difference in weight of the pre-bagged carrots, for instance. Even with a weight printed on the bag, the real weight may be quite different (and it can be, provided it is not less than printed). Heads of lettuce priced individually can differ in weight by as much as half a pound. Have I missed your favorite method

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

to cut the cost of food? Send it to me, mailbag@everydaycheapskate.com. I will compile all of your great ideas for a future column. Thanks!

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Burger season gets fired-up

As the mercury rises, the opportunities to cook a greater number of meals on the grill increases. For many people, there’s nothing like the smoke-kissed flavor of meats, poultry and vegetables seared over an open flame.

Hamburgers are a grilling staple in many households. Burger flavors and toppings are only limited by a home cook’s imagination.

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Barbecue Chipotle Burgers

1 pound ground beef (93 percent lean or leaner)

1⁄2 cup beer

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespons ketchup

1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 slices frozen Texas Toast

2 spears pickled okra, sliced

To prepare barbecue sauce, combine beer, brown sugar, ketchup, chipotle peppers, and Worcestershire sauce in saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until sauce is thickened; set aside.

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10:00 a.m.: Virtual Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - This class will begin with a breath practice to calm the mind and meld with the poses. You will move from head to toe, using the chair as a prop for support. This practice is

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for all levels...including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you!

5:30 p.m.: Virtual Yoga with JoeJoe Cilmi is a certified Iyengar Hatha Yoga Instructor. Join him for this yoga class geared for all levels and reduce the stress in your life while keeping fit!

Friday, July 23

11:00 a.m.: Virtual: Tails & Tales Art Workshop: “My Tail is Not Tired” with Sandrine Gold - Make a bunny collage with a funny tail after listening to the story “My Tail is Not Tired.”

Saturday, July 24

11:30 a.m.: Virtual: Mother Goose (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - This is a virtual interactive program of Mother Goose rhymes, songs, stories and more. For all events. go to www.jericholibrary.org/events/month to register

July 16, 2021 , Long Island lost one of our neighbors who, Newsday called, “one of the most important Long Islanders of the 20th Century”.

Through his music, stories, live performances HARRY CHAPIN was credited with influencing the song, “We Are the World.” Some have stated that Harry Chapin also inspired USA for Africa and Live Aid. We also know that he founded two organizations, WHY Hunger and Long Island Cares, Inc., along with the 1977 Presidential Commission on Hunger under former President Jimmy Carter.

On July 16, 1981 while thousands of his fans gathered in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow for one of his many free concerts to raise awareness of hunger, Harry Chapin died in an automobile accident on the Long Island Expressway. Forty years later, Harry Chapin’s legacy continues through the work of our organization.

For forty years, Harry’s fans continue to contribute to our work in many ways. His words about ending hunger still resonate with our staff, volunteers, donors and fellow musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel,Dee Snyder and Darryl ‘Run DMC’ McDaniels who have all supported Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank.

Although we will never know just how successful Harry would have been if he were still alive, he would be very proud of the work that Long Island Cares continues to do to support our neighbors in need and to carry on his legacy.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that Sealed Proposals for the purchase of 4WD REGULAR CAB DARK BLUE PICKUP TRUCK

6 OR 8 FOOT BED. PICKUP TRUCK MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AWARD LETTER SENT TO DEALERSHIP. Bids will be received by the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT, at the office of the DISTRICT at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York, July 23, 2021 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 P.M.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informalities, and to accept such bid as, in its opinion, is in the best interest of the HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT Towns of Oyster Bay

& Hempstead

Karl M Schweitzer

Nicholas J Brigandi William Schuckmann

Dated: July 8, 2021

Hicksville, New York MIT 5917 1X 07/16

NOTICE OF FORMATION

Lambert Gullo Elder Law, PLLC.

Art. of Org. filed with NYS DOS on 5/26/21. Cty: NASSAU. NYS DOS desig. as agent upon whom proc. may be served & shall mail: 4 SHERMAN PLACE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. Purp: any lawful.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

GW Capital Infinity, LLC.

Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/20/2018. Office location: New York

LEGAL NOTICES

County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 25 Preston Ln, Syosset, NY 11791.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

IIC Realty LLC.

Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/18/2021. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 17 Pal St, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of

ANNUAL NEWS RELEASE - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

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 JULY 22, 2020, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 21-330

SYOSSET

CALOGERO BRUTTO: (A)

Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 1 when 2 parking spaces are required. (B) Variance to allow existing shed having less side yard setback and rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Sherman Dr., E/o

ANNUAL NEWS RELEASE - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Richard Ln., a/k/a 47 Sherman Drive, Syosset, NY

APPEAL NO. 21-331

SYOSSET

KYLE ROBERTS: (A) Variance to allow existing front portico having less average front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing rear shed having less side yard setback and exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Lorraine St., 85.50 ft. E/o Miller Pl., a/k/a 27 Lorraine Street, Syosset, NY

JULY 12, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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Bethpage Schools today announced a free and reduced price meal policy for Bethpage UFSD area school children. Local school officials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility:

Bethpage Schools today announced a free and reduced price meal policy for Bethpage UFSD area school children. Local school officials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility:

SNAP/TANF/FDPIR

Households: Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but who are not found during the Direct Certification Matching Process (DCMP), or households that currently receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or

SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Households: Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but who are not found during the Direct Certification Matching Process (DCMP), or households that currently receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the child's name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meal benefits based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free meals based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school.

the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the child’s name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meal benefits based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all

Other Source Categorical Eligibility: When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals based on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as defined by law. Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are Homeless, Migrant, Runaway, A foster child, or Enrolled in Head Start or an eligible pre-kindergarten program. If children or households receive benefits under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not notified by the School Food Authority of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application.

children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free meals based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly

Other Households: Households with income the same or below the amounts listed above for family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/or reduced price meals (or free milk). They may do so by completing the application sent home with the letter to parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to the Assistant Superintendent for Business. Please contact Mr. Scott Harrington

certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school.

Other Source Categorical Eligibility: When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals based on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as defined by law. Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are Homeless, Migrant, Runaway, A foster child, or Enrolled in Head Start or an eligible pre-kindergarten program.

If children or households receive benefits under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not notified by the School Food Authority of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application.

Other Households: Households with income the same or below the amounts listed above for family size

may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/ or reduced price meals (or free milk). They may do so by completing the application sent home with the letter to parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to the Assistant Superintendent for Business. Please contact Mr. Scott Harrington at 516-644-4030 with any questions regarding the application process. Households notified of their children’s eligibility must contact the School Food Authority if they choose to decline the free meal benefits. Households may apply for benefits at any time throughout the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a financial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk at any point during the school year.

For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility deter-

mination is made, whichever comes first) an individual child’s free or reduced price eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same SFA. When the carryover period ends, unless the household is notified that their children are directly certified or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s meals must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the SFA is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.

The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health or State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not specifically authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian.

The School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals (free milk).

Foster children are eligible for free meal benefits. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may be listed on the application as a member of the family where they reside.

LEGAL NOTICES

Applications must include the foster child’s name and personal use income.

Under the provisions of the policy, the designated official will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the designated official, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Mr. David Schneider, Superintendent of Schools, whose address is Bethpage UFSD, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, has been designated as the Hearing Official. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and official to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing.

Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application, the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one, and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the information is true and correct.

Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.

Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department

of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https:// www.usda.gov/oascr/ how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 202509410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@ usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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