Jericho-Syosset News Journal (9/17/21)

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Agents band together to sponsor fair

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Three Compass real estate agents have banded together to provide the highest level of sponsorship for this year’s Syosset Street Fair, which will taking place Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the downtown north of the LIRR station.

Compass real estate is a newcomer to the Syosset Street Fair. When the fair was last held in September 2019 the company had yet to position itself in the community. It was started with its base in the Hamp-

tons and in Manhattan with the luxury market, and the closest Compass location to Syosset/ Woodbury was in Roslyn at the time.

Tricia Shannon is a longtime Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce board member, and the chairperson of the Women in Business networking group which was started 11 months ago. Shannon worked with Douglas Elliman’s Syosset office for several years before joining Compass.

Joanne Mackonochie moved into north Syosset in 1999 and

has lived and worked in the community for the last 22 years. Her three children all attended the Syosset Central School District, and now they are adults busy in their careers. She has over 27 years of experience in real estate and her communities include Syosset, Woodbury, Oyster Bay Cove, East Norwich, Laurel Hollow, Muttontown, Jericho, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.

The third Compass Realtor that has joined for this year’s Anchor-level Street Fair spon-

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Fair sponsor to offer musical instrument “petting zoo”

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Yi Qian, the founder, owner and director at the iSchool of Music & Art, located in the heart of Syosset at 14 Cold Spring Road, is enthused to showcase the many programs his educational enrichment center provides.

After the Syosset Street Fair had to be cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce is proud to showcase of local businesses on Sunday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., just north of the Syosset LIRR station along Jackson Avenue and Cold Spring Road.

The iSchool of Music & Art is a Gold-level sponsor of the event, and founder Yi Qian is very eager to see so many familiar faces as the Street Fair returns.

“This Street Fair grew bigger with every year, thanks to the dedication of the Chamber. It’s more precious that we come together again in Syosset in 2021 and get to have such a wonderful event in the downtown. For us, Street Fair presents another step forward in getting back to normal and welcoming everyone in town,” he said.

The iSchool features music and arts education, both for children over 3 years old (during after-school hours) and for adults of all ages. Program information is available on their website, ischoolmu-

Town to host DogFest

The Town of Oyster Bay will host DogFest Long Island on Saturday, September 25 to benefit Canine Companions for Independence. The event, being held at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“September is National Service Dog Month, and what better way to celebrate than to bring your canine friends to a fun event for a great cause,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We are pleased to once again join with Canine Companions to offer DogFest visitors a fun day of games, inspiring speakers, activities for kids, service dog demonstrations and more.”

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Town hosts Walk For Autism

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s “Walk for Autism” at Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, September 18. The event will benefit Advantage Care Health Center’s Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, one of the leading treatment and outpatient assessment programs for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Autism can present itself in a wide variety of ways, typically characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as unique strengths and differences,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “It is estimated that the condition affects 1 in every 54 children in the United States, and early diagnosis leads to an increased ability to help through intervention services.”

Registration for the event begins at

10 a.m., with the walk commencing at 11 a.m. The registration fee is $10 for individuals and $25 for families. All registrants will receive a T-shirt and entrance to the post-walk tailgate party.

Town Councilman Tom Hand added, “We are pleased to once again host this event to benefit the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which offers the highest quality, state-of-the-art clinical services to people with Autism Spectrum disorders. From hosting social skill development groups to assisting with medicine management and educating community organizations, Advantage Care Health Center does truly outstanding work in our Town.”

For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-7945 or visit www.advantagecaredtc.org/ TOBwalk.

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Hazardous Materials Collection Program

The Town of Oyster Bay will host a S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) Collection Program on Saturday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road. At this program, homeowners will be able to dispose of hazardous household and electronic wastes.

“To protect the environment and ensure the proper disposal of common household and electronic wastes, the Town offers S.T.O.P. collection programs throughout the year,” said Supervisor Saladino.  “The Town’s S.T.O.P. program provides a great opportunity for our residents to safely dispose of items such as paint, old batteries, various oils and fluids, and

other items that should not be thrown into the regular waste stream.”

All visitors must remain in their vehicles at all times and all household waste to be disposed must be placed in the rear/trunk of vehicles.  A program worker will assist with removing all materials from the back of the vehicle. Residents can view a full list of items accepted at the program on the Town’s website by visiting www. oysterbaytown.com/cleanup. The S.T.O.P. Collection Program is offered at the Town Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 BethpageSweet Hollow Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The final S.T.O.P. collection date for the year after this event will be October 24.

2021 tax collections closed

Railroad Avenue, Oyster Bay

We are open Sat. & Sun. Noon-4PM and invite you to our Theodore Roosevelt’s historic train station, display yard with railroad equipment and operating turntable.

Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey P. Pravato has announced that the 2021 General Tax Collection Warrant has been closed, and all related records have been turned over to the Nassau County Treasurer.

The original warrant specified that $594,937,586.96 was to be collected to support Nassau County, Town of Oyster Bay, and special tax districts.  Assessment reductions and tax cancellations amounted to $2,556,680.53 (0.43%).  Nassau County’s portion was $270,479,918.46 (45%).  The Town of Oyster Bay’s portion was $106,452,125.77 (18%), and the special tax district’s portion was $205,125,858.25 (35%).

A list of unpaid properties was reported to the County Treasurer, amounting to $10,323,003.95 (1.7%).

Receiver Pravato noted that property owners with delinquent taxes will be contacted by the Nassau County

Treasurer.  The Treasurer’s office can be contacted at 1 West Street, Mineola, (516) 571-2090.  Home owners will unpaid taxes will be receiving letters specifying taxes owed along with applicable penalties and late payment fees. Receiver Pravato added “The 20212022 School Tax collection will begin October 1, and the final day to pay without penalty is November 10th. Residents can expect to receive a tax bill in the mail the first week in October.  Tax amounts due will not be available until October 1.   The Tax Office has resumed in person access to Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa and is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:45 p.m.

Residents with any questions may contact the Receiver’s Office at (516) 624-6400 or by emailing receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Orientations held for incoming Levittown students

To conclude the ninth grade orientation at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public Schools, the students enjoyed an outdoor lunch with classmates and peer leaders.

In preparation for the first day of school, incoming sixth and ninth graders from the Levittown Public Schools attended special orientation programs. The programs, designed to allow students to familiarize themselves with their new buildings, were held at the end of August.

Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools hosted separate orientation programs which allowed the sixth graders to meet their fellow classmates and building administrators. They also

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learned more about their new building, the policies and procedures.

To acclimate themselves to their new high schools, incoming ninth graders visited Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur high schools on Aug. 26. Students received a welcome from building administrators and staff as they learned about what to expect as an incoming freshman, toured the building and learned about various extracurricular opportunities.

LI’s largest car show set for Oct. 3 at TOBAY Beach

Long Island’s premier car show will take place on Sunday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date October 10).  The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-sponsored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, the Car Show Long Island is the place to be!  This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle,

Town plans blood drive for October 4

The Town of Oyster Bay plans a Blood Collection Drive on Monday, October 4 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.

Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson stated, “Residents can save lives by donating blood this October at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Blood supplies have seriously dwindled as a result of the COVID-19 health pandemic and are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped.”

Appointments are preferred for the Town’s Blood Drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who

received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen, compliments of Councilwoman Laura Maier.

Town Councilman Tom Hand added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. This past year has been incredibly difficult for all of us, especially for our health care system, and it is up to all of us to help pitch in to make sure our Healthcare Heroes are able to continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://donate.nybc. org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/296864.

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antique and exotic cars.”

Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2021 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Ambassador Home Improvement, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks, and SUNation.

Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays.  Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators.  For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 7974121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny. gov.

Free activities for seniors

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a variety of free weekday senior citizens fall activities offered by the Department of Community and Youth Services (CYS) in community centers and parks throughout the Town.  Book Club, music, bingo, rummikub, line dancing, and tai chi are just some of the activities seniors can enjoy as part of this year’s program, which runs from September 13 to October 31.

“I invite our senior residents to participate in these free activities, where they can enjoy the company of others, make new friends, and stay active and engaged as the weather gets crisper and cooler as we transition into fall,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Our senior fall activities are extremely popular, and I expect this year to be no different with the expansive and diverse activities that will be offered!”

The following programs are offered:

• Mondays at the North Massapequa Community Center (NO PROGRAMS OCTOBER 11):

10 a.m. Book Club (only on September 13 and October 4); 11 a.m. Music with John Walters (October 18 ONLY) and 1 p.m. Bingo; 10 a.m.–3 p.m: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Mondays at Marjorie R. Post Community Center (NO PROGRAMS OCTOBER 11): Tai Chi with Denise at 12:30 p.m.

• Mondays at Hicksville Athletic Center (NO PROGRAMS OCTOBER 11th): 2:00 p.m. Exercise with Barbara

• Tuesdays at the North Massapequa Community Center: 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games & Conversation

• Tuesdays at Bethpage Community Park: 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Fran, 12 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise

• Wednesdays at North Massapequa Community Center: 12:00 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise (No Tai Chi on September 15); 10 a.m.–3 p.m.: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and

conversation.

• Wednesdays at SyossetWoodbury Community Center: 10 a.m. Book Club (ONLY on September 15 and October 6); 10 a.m. Choral Group; 1 p.m. Bingo; 1 p.m. Painting with Jock; and 5:30 p.m. Zumba (NO Zumba on September 15); 10 a.m.–3 p.m.: SyossetWoodbury Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Thursdays at North Massapequa Community Center (NO PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 16): 10 a.m. Zumba; and 1 p.m. Painting with Jock (10 a.m.–3 p.m.: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Thursdays at SyossetWoodbury Community Center (NO PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 16):

10 a.m. Line Dancing with Fran; and 11:30 a.m. Play Bridge (10 a.m.–3 p.m.: Syosset-Woodbury Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Thursday at Bethpage

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Community Park (NO PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 16): 1:30 p.m. Exercise with Barbara, and 2:30 p.m. Balance and Coordination.

• Fridays at North Massapequa Community Center: 10 a.m. Tai Chi with Denise, 11:30 a.m. Play Bridge, and 12:00 p.m. Line Dancing with Fran  (10 a.m.–3 p.m.: North Massapequa Community Center will be open for cards, rummikub, and conversation)

• Fridays at Marjorie R. Post Community Center: 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games & Conversation , 10 a.m. Line Dancing with Ellen

• Fridays at Hicksville Community Center: 10 a.m. Rummikub, Games, and Conversation, 12:15 p.m. Tai Chi with Denise, and 1:15 p.m. Bingo

For more information on these senior fall activities, please call the Division of Senior Citizens Services at (516) 797-7916 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Attorneys move office to their Syosset home town

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Woodbury residents Nathalie and John Bell, owners and practicing attorneys of law firm Bell Law Group, are excited to bring their company to the Jackson Avenue in Syosset this fall. Festivities to welcome the firm to Syosset will begin with the Syosset Street Fair, set for Sunday September 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., as Bell Law Group is a Gold-level sponsor for the event, which was organized by the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce.

The Bell family moved from New York City to Syosset years ago before settling in its Woodbury home. Attorney John Bell, who was raised in Bellmore, and his wife Nathalie, who grew up in the Five Towns area, have three children currently attending Syosset public schools.

The Bells are experienced attorneys whose firm has maintained offices in Garden City, Pennsylvania Plaza in Manhattan, Miami, Florida and Washington, D.C. But John said the opportunity to move the business into their home community and cut the commute time is exciting. This November Bell Law Group is planning to open its new office at 116 Jackson Avenue, in the location of former Town of Oyster Bay Councilmember Chris Coschignano’s law office. Bell Law Group became a Chamber member business in recent years. John and Nathalie were highly involved in local networking and they

heard good things about the Chamber’s events.

For years John Bell has been active in charitable organizations and is on the boards of the Urban League of Long Island and of Long Island Center of Independent Living (LICIL). John is also active with the LGBT Network Hauppauge Center.

“I’ve been so active in a number of organizations, and prior to joining the Syosset Woodbury Chamber I heard many good things about it. The reason I join professional organizations and networking groups like the Chamber is to further our local area and business relationships; at the (June 14) Butera’s networking lunch, I connected with Chamber Board members Mike Gallo from Home Depot of Syosset, Alan Goldberg of Water Solutions of Long Island, and several other members. We discussed some of the new office equipment, windows and other furnishing needs. Whether it’s for a business solution, collaboration or for personal needs I like to work within relationships, and it’s important to have that personal touch added. I find personal relationships and community-building to be the greatest benefits of our Chamber. With the office coming into Syosset, I am looking forward to having a very local presence in town,” John Bell said.

He notes that the Syosset office will be smaller than the Garden City space Bell Law Group maintained to accommodate its 16 employees, but the pan-

demic created an opportunity for added convenience. Most of the attorneys and legal staff are working from home during different days of the week. A hybrid schedule of coming in and working virtually, on a rotating basis, has worked well for Bell Law Group over the last 18 months.

Bell also explained that being in Syosset’s downtown area close to the LIRR station, shops, restaurants and many of his fellow Syosset Woodbury Chamber member businesses will have its perks. In addition, he is excited that both he and his wife work close to the Syosset schools their kids attend, to not have to contend with traffic when they attend school events.

“Our family has always enjoyed living in our Syosset/Woodbury community but moving the office here will really make us feel a part of the community. When we first moved from the city to Syosset, we bought our first house and stayed in it for over five years. Then we moved to Woodbury, where we’ve lived for 10 years. Now we just started another school year and we’re really looking forward to the Syosset Street Fair -- not only is it a great day to meet all the small businesses, but we get to socialize and all the kids have such a great time. And I’m also looking forward to seeing Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan, a Syosset alum (and a fellow sponsor of the event). Hopefully we’ll get great weather to go with all the activities, great music and food that will

line the downtown,” Bell said.

On several occasions in 2021, Bell has been interviewed on evening news broadcasts on CBS 2 New York, PIX11, News 55 and other outlets. He has commented on labor law in New York State. John’s topics of discussion are often relevant to the many types of businesses and employers that he has shared legal expertise with.

“There’s always changes related to COVID and the requirements that certain businesses must do to be in compliance with law -- items related to quarantining and understanding differences for people who are vaccinated and unvaccinated if they are exposed to someone with COVID. There’s a HERO Act that takes effect this November where the company would need to have a plan in place, training and availability for employees depending on the business’ size. There are a lot of moving targets and also the mandatory annual sexual harassment training and handbooks that must be updated. There are constant changes and companies must not make sure they are in compliance but also there’s things they can do to protect themselves including arbitration provisions, contracts, and the correct classifications of employees -- at the end of the day employers must know all of this and claiming ignorance will not be a defense. They must be aware of exposing the company to potential lawsuits that can put you out of business,” Bell explained.

Fair sponsor to offer musical instrument “petting zoo”

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sicart.com and will also be on display at Sunday’s Syosset Street Fair.

Qian advises that the iSchool booth will be in front of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Showmobile, and information will be presented along with a drawing table and an “instrument petting zoo” for kids to try out. There will be drums, guitars and a ukulele, plus the air violin, piano and keyboard. Children attending the Street Fair this Sunday can touch the iSchool’s instruments and hear how they sound, and even take a brief oneon-one lesson by spending a few minutes learning from instructors that will be at the booth.

Most students attending the iSchool are from Syosset, Woodbury Jericho, Oyster Bay and Plainview. A couple of the music acts at the Street Fair this Sunday will be presented by current iSchool students.

“We have a few of our rock bands set to perform, then also we’ll have a mini-musical theatre with actors and the band putting on a Shakespeare-inspired show. In terms of community outreach, students are accustomed to the concerts and performances in front

of peers, families and large audiences. Each year the end-of-the-year recital is held; we perform at the Landmark Theater as well as the annual Carnegie Hall concert. Our students also have attended our music festival in Germany for three years (2017-2019) and before the pandemic started we had an annual China Tour for our rock music bands -- we would go to three or four cities and perform concerts for children in China. Students join our summer programs with the opportunities to go overseas,” Qian said. He serves as the pre-college level director for the iSchool’s music festival in Germany and looks forward to providing fresh perspectives and various experiences for young people to help prepare them for the future.

The iSchool of Music & Art has been a hub for learning and artistic activities since it opened in Syosset in 2008. It offers a unique combination that compliments academics well, from the time children are old enough to enter nursery and pre-K programs up through their senior year of high school or as adults. The school has its own process of evaluation to determine students 5 years old and up to determine the best musical instrument choices for them.

“That takes place using our own variation of tests for personality, their study habits and music preference. From that with a science-based evaluation we make a recommendation to parents for a first step kids can take. Every instrument comes with a social wisdom and different ability; some of the parents might choose instruments or take piano, for example, without really knowing what the best choice is for a child to study. And kids can do the same while picking out instruments, based on what they see other kids playing. They’ll need to be guided to what’s most suited for them based on their personality and work habits,” Qian said.

The iSchool’s staff of over 20 teachers come to Syosset from all over Long Island, from New York City and the rest of the region. Yi Qian, who lives in Roslyn, notes that each teacher has a music degree and are active, career musicians.

“We built our program with instructors that are still active in the music field and that have the fundamentals and music theory background of a degree in music. Our teachers’ passions are contagious from the time they start working with students. The iBand is a crossover from the rock band to a clas-

sical piano trio or string orchestra. The band is formed so that when kids play in an ensemble setting they do enjoy much more that process -- playing music and having interactions with the other kids. From our musical teaching to the shows we put together it has crossover appeal and combines classical piano with violin and cello to the rock guitar, bass, drum set. The shows will demonstrate how classical music influenced the Rock and Pop genres with the same melodies from classical music performed by our iBand rock band,” Qian noted.

As a small business owner Yi Qian finds a great fit for the iSchool in Syosset in the local area.

“The community does present many opportunities to students of any age. In the Chamber the local merchants support each other as well. At every chance we are actively supporting our local businesses from restaurants and supermarkets (J S Market) to ‘keep it local’ and for summer camp lunches we stop there. The effort to support each other continues throughout the pandemic, and we get to know the services and people right around us,” he said.

College Notes

The following local students completed a degree at Cumberlands this summer:

Akash Reddy Eda of Hicksville, who earned a Master of Science in information technology

Mounica Minnakanti of Hicksville, who earned a Master of Science in information technology

Vivek Reddy Byreddy of Hicksville, who earned a Master of Science in information systems security

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The following local students received degrees from the University of Alabama during summer commencement ceremonies on July 31:

Connor Ranges of Syosset, who received a Bachelor of Arts

Nicholas Calvacca of Bethpage, who received a Bachelor of Arts in communication & information sciences

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Matthew Dossie was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for summer semester 2021.

A total of 358 students enrolled during the summer 2021 term at The University of Alabama made the Dean’s List with academic records of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale), or the president’s list with academic records of 4.0 (all A’s).

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In August, hundreds of first-year New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) students received their first white coats and began medical school training as members of NYITCOM’s Class of 2025. Local medical students included the following residents: Bethpage

Gianna Davillas

Jonathan Kim

Matthew Savallo

Prachi Shah

Akil Boby

Amy Deb

Hicksville

Vaibhav Duggal

Sadeem Hussain

Christopher Kim

Iffat Nur

Julie Ochs

Sofia Paniagua

Nil Rajput

Levittown

Bhargava Arunachalam

Viktoriia Taranto

Jericho

Min Seong Kim

David Shing

Shun Leung

Michelle Rangel

Syosset

Sumaiyah Siddiqui

Plainview

Amandeep Kaur

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The National Fastpitch Coaches Association is proud to honor those student athletes who have excelled in the classroom by recognizing them as 2020–21 All-American Scholar Athletes.

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Kristen Collins of Hicksville was one of 12 players from SUNY Oneonta to be recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom.

Collins is being recognized for a third time. She was selected this past spring as a SUNYAC All-Conference player. Collins led the team in hitting with her .356 average while also stealing a team best 10 bases.

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Paige Conway of Hicksville and Marc Ochs of Syosset have been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Summer 2021 Dean’s List. Eligibility for the Dean’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5-3.699 and earn 12 credits for the term.

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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following local students on being named to the summer 2021 President’s List:

Adam Freed of Levittown

Sylvia Siu of Levittown

Amanda Amblo of Levittown

Mckayla Lauritsen of Hicksville

Kristen DeMarco of Bethpage

Jason Camardi of Syosset

Eligibility for the President’s List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.7-4.0 and earn 12 credits for the term.

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MCPHS University is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester:

Sunil Sathish is a native of Hicksville, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in premedical health studies degree. Sunil will graduate from the Boston, Massachusetts campus in 2022.

Nuzhat Tarafder is a native of Jericho, and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in premedical health studies degree. Nuzhat will graduate from the Boston, Massachusetts campus in 2024.

The Dean’s List recognizes those students with a full-time course load who have achieved outstanding scholarship with a 3.5 GPA or higher for the academic term.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) officiated the wedding of Levittown residents Christopher Calma and Stephanie Cardenas on September 10, 2021 at Hempstead Town Hall. Residents interested in obtaining their marriage license and/or scheduling a wedding ceremony should call the Office of the Town Clerk at (516) 812-3014 or visit hempsteadny.gov/marriage.

Free rabies clinic for cats, dogs, ferrets

In an effort to protect our pets and prevent the spread of rabies, the Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with the Nassau County Department of Health, will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets. Open to all residents, the vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Town Animal Shelter located at 150 Miller Place in Syosset. No reservations are necessary.

“We consider our pets to be members of our family and want to do everything possible to protect them from harm and poor health,” said Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. “Pet owners can take advantage of this free vaccination clinic, which protects our pets and our families.”

New York State law requires that all dogs, cats and domesticated ferrets be vaccinated against rabies.  If an unvaccinated pet or one that’s overdue for its vaccination comes into contact with a rabid or suspected rabid animal, the pet must either be euthanized or strictly quarantined for six months.  However, if a vaccinated animal comes into contact with a wild animal, it needs only a booster vaccination which must be administered within five days of exposure. To

protect your family and your pet, it is absolutely essential that your animals have up-to-date rabies inoculations. It is recommended for dogs, cats and ferrets older than four months to receive their first two shots one year apart and additional booster shots every three years thereafter.  Dogs must be on leash at all times and cats and ferrets must be in enclosed carriers.

Councilwoman Maier added, “Personnel from the Town’s Animal Shelter will be on hand to help with the large number of animals expected, in addition to assisting residents interested in adopting a dog or cat. Remember that September is free adoption month at our shelter!”

The clinic also offers to microchip pets for $25. Microchips carry a unique identification number for a pet so if they ever get lost they can be taken to a vet clinic or animal shelter where they will be scanned for the unique microchip ID number.  No reservations are necessary for the clinic.

For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter at (516) 677-5784 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Agents band together for fair sponsorship

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sorship is Laurie Fromme, who showcases homes in Syosset, Oyster Bay, Glen Cove and Nesconset, among other destinations. Fromme has been actively selling real estate in Long Island for over 12 years.

Mackonochie and Shannon both joined the company as it expanded over the past 12 months. In an interview they explained how Compass was active in both the Hamptons and Manhattan and the entrance to Syosset/Woodbury was in the winter of 2020.

Shannon said there are 20 Long Island Compass offices that have opened including in Garden City, Roslyn, Locust Valley, Rockville Centre, Huntington, Smithtown, and more.

“Compass’ growth is tremendous as agents here connect with the successful agents that have great ethics and are well-minded professionals. The people working for Compass are really amazing people, and I find it so welcoming that they also encourage teamwork. It’s not an agent lineup of all individuals because Compass encourages the ways of working together and collaborating without egos. You’re not out there by yourself, and there is also so much help there with the Compass network if you’re stuck or need some resources. The working environment is very nice,” Tricia Shannon explained.

Mackonochie says Compass began its Long Island expansion in the past year and a half by hiring only the best and most-driven realtors. “The brand sought real estate agents who are the best in business and culturally like-minded. We all have the same sense of camaraderie and the willingness to help comes above all. The company is very technologically savvy, and if brokers struggle in any ways with technology there are people to turn to for

immediate help. Compass operates with agents’ assistants ready to help 24 hours per day, offering us 1:1 phone calls or video conferences to get us what we’ll need in the field,” she said. Both Shannon and Mackonochie said utilizing the same technology provided by Compass, along with company programs, allows the agents to focus more to work with clients.

The pandemic starting nearly 19 months ago has driven a strong rise in the residential real estate market. Mackonochie explained the local communities’ appeal as people looked for ideal locations to raise a family in the New York City metropolitan region.

“We all know the Syosset/Woodbury area has always been so desirable but in the past year alone we’ve noted the resurgence of people moving in from Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn and even from Westchester and New Jersey. There are of course families that selected the area with interest in the strong school system,” she said.

Shannon commented that open houses have gone very well since early 2020 and she is enthused that the market remains strong because there are a lot of buyers looking at Syosset, Woodbury and the surrounding area on the North Shore.

“The stream of buyers just keeps coming. They may be used to the many open houses and having to wait on lines, but the buyers are unphased. They have become accustomed to waiting to see homes and they are aware of the need to wear masks and for physical distancing. But people are very actively searching for Syosset, Woodbury, Jericho and Oyster Bay area homes,” she explained.

One aspect of local real estate Mackonochie and Compass agents inform people about is how as agents in the field each day, “before anybody puts something in print, the internet, or

Town to host DogFest

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ed to fundraise and help spread the word about the event by visiting canine. org/dogfest. All monies raised benefit Canine Companions, a nonprofit who works to place expertly-trained service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, free of charge. Their mission is to help clients and their service dogs live with greater indepen-

dence, and more than 400 people are currently waiting for their new canine partners.

“We invite all residents to participate in this fun event while making a positive difference in the lives of others,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand. “Thanks to events like DogFest, Canine Companions is able to continue the great work they do to assist the disabled community.”

advertises it on TV, we see what is going on with the local market.” She noted that many times Newsday offers sections that reference the ‘hot market’ on Long Island but those trends could be up to two months or more behind what the agents are seeing in transactions and listings each day.

Shannon says the personalities of individual Compass agents helps them excel in the local real estate market. Like with her Chamber Women’s networking group, Shannon sees the workplace as less driven by the competitiveness between agents and instead by the abilities to help people, and share the expertise. “The biggest part of what I love both with Compass in my career and with the Chamber and our Women’s group is focusing on the ways to help one another,” she commented.

The Street Fair on September 19 will help to introduce Compass to the community in a festive setting.

“It was really important to me for this Street Fair that we have a presence for Compass. The community will get to know us as the brand is unique and the experienced agents provide something so different, in a very positive way. The Anchor-level sponsorship lets people know Compass and I are here in a big way and we have such great people they will meet. I was so excited to ask Joanne and Laurie to come be part of the Street Fair Anchor-level sponsorship. The Street Fair has drawn thousands of people which will be more than any other local public events. This year we’re going to have such a great presence with a fun booth set up, as we planned fun things for children to do, giveaways and information about ourselves,” Shannon said.

She also commented that the Street Fair will showcase many of the local businesses she knows and works with as a chamber board member.

“The downtown event helps us present a sense of normalcy again where things are happy and we are celebrating. I feel that’s very important for our community now and I feel very good to be a part of it!” Shannon said.

Mackonochie says the anchor-level sponsorship presented a unique opportunity for Compass to be introduced to the most Syosset/Woodbury residents and families, “representing a perfect chance in the area with most of our community attending the Street Fair.” She says families and neighbors will be out “in full force” and participating and attending the Street Fair is one of the best opportunities in Syosset for all of her fellow residents to come together.

She adds that raffles and drawings will be taking place at the Compass booth throughout Sunday’s event.

“We recognize Street Fair as a very good opportunity for many residents and people from all over to come out and get to know what Compass is bringing to this community and across the region. The three of us are seasoned agents with over 20 years of real estate experience apiece. Being at this booth the entire day on Sunday presents the opportunity to have people get to know us as individuals, as well as what we can do for them when their real estate needs come into play. We can advertise and send out a million postcards but for the community and any clients there is nothing like meeting the agents in person and starting a relationship that way -- speaking with the agents is the only current way to know more about our local markets as we have our fingers on the pulse of the market. We see it and discuss it every day and at exact moments, and anyone walking over to the Compass booth can approach us to be best informed,” Mackonochie explained.

Recent Real Estate Sales in Syosset and Jericho

5 Horsemans Lane, Syosset

5 bd, 5 ba, 4,150 sqft

Sold On: 7/30/21

Sold Price: $1,470,000

Type: Single Family Schools: Syosset

22 Fair Lane, Jericho

4 bd, 3 ba

Sold On: 7/27/21

Sold Price: $950,000

Type: Single Family Schools: Syosset

11 Stuart Drive, Syosset

3 bd, 3 ba

Sold On: 7/30/21

Sold Price: $970,000

Type: Single Family Schools: Syosset

7 Hunt Court, Jericho

3 bd, 3 ba, 2,343 sqft

Sold On: 7/20/21

Sold Price: $850,000

Type: Condo Schools: Jericho

Car Camping in Comfort: How We Turned Our Subaru into Our Home On the Road

BY LAINI MIRANDA & DAVID LEIBERMAN

We just returned home from two months living out of our Subaru while we traveled around the country. Without much pre-planning, our route took us 8,300 miles from upstate New York through Wisconsin, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, The San Juan Islands, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and back home to New York.

We outfitted our Subaru Forester with a platform bed and two drawers underneath to maximize storage, which we designed and built ourselves, and brought along enough creature comforts so that we didn’t miss a thing while we were on the road or wild camping (other than friends and family, of course!).

Here’s a round-up of some of the things we learned we can’t live without, in no particular order:

500W Jackery Power Bank  - $499

We keep the Jackery Power Bank on the floor behind our front seats, plugged into the 12V cigarette lighter in the rear of the car. The Jackery powers our car fridge, cell phones, laptop and fans. The 2.4A in the USB outlet charges our phones so much faster than the car USB does, we’ve actually been keeping it in the car even when not on a road trip. While driving any substantial distance, the Jackery stays at a healthy 99% and rarely drops below 50% even overnight when not drawing power from the car. We use the 60W solar panels to top off the Jackery on days we aren’t driving.

Alpicool C9 Mini Refrigerator - $159.99

Our car fridge sits next to the Jackery on the floor behind the driver’s seat and stays plugged into the 12V plug on the Jackery at all times. We keep the fridge on “Eco” mode, which fluctuates between about 38 and 44 degrees. We opted for the C9 because that was as much space as we could dedicate in our Subaru and it worked well for us but I definitely see the benefits of the larger C20 model with the raised lid if you have the extra room. Most days our Alpicool stored: 1L milk, 1 block of cheese, turkey, 4 or 5 string cheeses, jam, hot sauce, and 3 beers. This size fits enough for a week in the desert. It also is miraculously quiet. We almost never notice it while driving,

and even when sleeping in the car, the compressor isn’t loud enough to be heard over our earplugs, even with it located just below our heads. . 60W Rockpals Portable Solar Panel - $159.99

- $89 at time of purchase

This 4-inch foam mattress is what kept us on the road for 7 weeks and has us wanting to go right back out. The tri-fold feature of this mattress allows us to keep it semi-folded when not in use, and easily move it between the car and our tent to make every night as comfortable as sleeping in our bed at home. The twin is 75 x 39” and perfect for two small adults. We purchased this for $89.99, but it does seem to fluctuate on Amazon so we recommend grabbing it whenever you see a good deal, even if you’re not car camping anytime soon! We plan to use this in place of an air mattress whenever we need an extra guest bed.

Collapsible Sink and Cutting Board - $16.99

Did you think you can’t have running water in your car?? We bought a longer silicon tube for this pump, inserted it into our 7 gallon water container and had water on demand. We use this baby constantly--filling September 17, 2021

This is a cleverly designed, high quality solar “briefcase” that we use to top up our Jackery when not driving. The 20-25 watts we get with full sun keeps our Jackery from depleting even when powering our Alipicool fridge throughout the day and night. It’s easy to position it for optimal sun exposure on top of or beside the car, especially with the two kickstands attached to the back. It then folds up into a slim briefcase we can quickly slide into any free gaps in our car.

Best Choice Tri-Fold Mattress

This is an integral part of our kitchen and bathroom setup. We cut a hole in our pull-out wood counter exactly the size of this sink, pop it in and immediately have a basin for washing dishes, brushing teeth, doing laundry and everything in between. It has a push drain to release water and collapses down to a perfect sized cutting board. At just over an inch collapsed, it’s easy to store anywhere. It does drip a bit with the drain plugged, but since we only use it outside that doesn’t really bother us.

Wireless Auto Water Pump - $12.99

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up our water bottles while driving or before hikes, making food, washing dishes, brushing teeth, etc., and we only had to charge it ONCE in our 7 weeks on the road. While these water pumps are generally made to be used on top of a water cooler jug, we fashioned a bottom for it with inspiration from a YouTube video by Todd Parker. We most often use this pump either from the front seat to fill up water bottles during long drives, or affixed to the metal plate next to our pop-in sink in the back of the car for cooking or washing up. We bought this 25-ft braided sleeve to allow us to move the long hose back and forth without the silicon tube collecting dust and grime, another brilliant Todd Parker recommendation.

Car Rear Window Shade 2 pack - $12.99

This is a simple product that lets us turn our car windows into screens. On the nights we opt to sleep in the car instead of setting up our tent, we put one of these window sleeves on each door, open the window and voila, great airflow without the mosquitoes. We also left one of these on the rear window above the refrigerator during

the PNW heat wave to reduce the heat in the car, but we don’t recommend them on any other windows while driving since they also reduce visibility (an added plus for when you have to sleep in the Cracker Barrel parking lot).

EzyShade Windshield

Sun Shade - $12.97

Sun Shades are a must when leaving the car in the desert sun. We tried two different kinds and liked these the best. It takes about 10 seconds to stuff these two rounded rectangular pieces into our windshield, and just as long to collapse them back into a small circle that fits in the car door pocket. We use ours so frequently we just keep it in the slot between the seat and the door.

REI Half Dome 3 Plus Tent - $329

This tent is brilliant. Its color-coded poles and ingenious architecture enables us to pitch it in under 2 minutes. Usually one of us pitches the tent while the other starts the fire or preps food. The upper portion of the tent is full mesh, which allows for optimal air flow and viewing of the Milky Way. In the desert we tend to not need the fly, but for the few days of torrential downpours and strong winds we encounter in the Colorado mountains, when we are thrilled at the durability and pro-

tectiveness of the fly and footprint. We used to use the 2 Plus model, but the 3 Plus is extra luxurious and easily fits our 4” tri-fold foam mattress plus plenty of room to hang out on rainy nights (Note: the 2 Plus would also fit the twin 4” tri-fold). We also love the location and quantity of pockets and hanging loops for all our tent gear.

Nemo Victory Blanket - $29.99 (40% off at Mountain Steals at time of writing)

We use this blanket daily, whether it’s the rug by our tent (the 2P is the exact length of our REI Half-dome 3), or a blanket on a pebbly beach. The fabric side is extremely soft and delightful to lay on, while the under-side is waterproof and more durable. Though it is thick enough to keep us comfortable even on a lava rock ground in Craters of the Moon, it is light enough that I barely notice carrying it on a 2 mile hike to Third Beach in Olympic National Park. It even dried remarkably fast after 2 straight days of torrential downpours in Colorado.

MPowerd Solar Lights

$24.95 - $49.95

This brand has nailed the compact solar light game. We highly recommend their Luci Solar String Lights and the Luci Lux Inflatable Lantern. Both give

off warm light and offer 3 different brightness settings, as well as a battery level indicator. The string lights are long enough to provide light to our tent between a couple trees, and the Luci Lux (which flattens to less than an inch) is the only lantern we now use while camping. The attached strap lets us easily hang it from the opened hatch of our Subaru or the tent ceiling. The lowest setting, warm light and frosted/ matte finish also makes for a perfect pillow-side lamp.

Next: More of our favorite hiking & camping gear

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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze to Return to Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage Village Restoration (OBVR) will host the iconic Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® for a second time, after a successful launch last year. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® Long Island will run for 36 selected nights from September 22 through November 7. Tickets are now on sale at  www. pumpkinblaze.org.

A small team of local artists hand-

carved more than 7,000 jack o’lanterns and created elaborate pumpkin sculptures at this walk-through experience on the grounds of the 19th-century village. New displays this year include an 80-foot circus train--a nod to the 146-year run of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the nearby Nassau Coliseum, a sea monster and many new creative creatures from

under the ocean.

Favorite installations appear along with site-specific displays including a sea monster and sea creatures, as well as a lighthouse, in a nod to the location’s proximity to the ocean.

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® is also returning for its 17th year to its original location in the Hudson Valley at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-onHudson. That location will be open 59 nights from September 17 through November 21 and will feature new displays such as an immersive river walk-through experience and a New York City streetscape.

The health and safety of visitors is highest priority. At both locations, the experience is outdoors and touch-free, and capacity has been reduced to ensure social distancing. Visitors who are not vaccinated are required to wear masks at all times. Masks are not required for vaccinated visitors while on the grounds, but will be required when entering buildings, such as restrooms.

All events are held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based private, non-profit educational organization, and Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Ticket and date information

Blaze® Long Island has limited capacity and all admissions are by advance

purchase timed ticket. To further reduce staff/visitor touchpoints, no tickets are sold on site even if not sold out.

Blaze® Long Island dates are September 22-26; 29-October 3; October 6-11; 20-24; 27-31; November 3-7. Online tickets start at $32 for adults and $24 for children 3-17 and are free for children 2 and under.

More information about The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® is available at pumpkinblaze.org.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage.

BY THOMAS BRENNAN

The Death of an Arch-Enemy - Part I

As I headed out to PS 9 schoolyard, I was taken by surprise to see my self-decreed arch-enemy on the other side of the street.

I had the thought that I had never actually seen Mrs. Pine other than at her battle station peering out from her top-floor window, yet somehow I knew it was her. I couldn’t accept that there ever was a Mr. Pine. I couldn’t imagine someone courting her, and, after having had that exposure, being so dense in the ways of the world that he would still marry her. But I was well aware that such coupling of married partners who should have known from the beginning they were ill-suited, was a simple fact of life. I thought that Mrs. Pine fell into that larger group of neighborhood women who carried the appellation of “Mrs.” even as there was rarely any evidence of a present or past male presence.

On hot summer days with the windows open wide, the cascading sound of radio soap opera organ music was the constant background serenade in the enclosed courtyard area I would walk through to take out the garbage to the cellar. Taking out the garage was my last chore before heading out to PS 9’s schoolyard.

This was the early nineteen fifties; no one as yet would have an air conditioner hanging out a window. I could hear the radios pumping out their early morning messages introduced by announcers with their melodious voices accompanied by the organ music each station used to accompany the crisp radio announcers’ lure. The small enclosed courtyard that separated the attached buildings was a constant openair soap opera symphony. I was sure that no male could possibly be present who could bear to listen to one of those endless episodes about the unveiling of yet another life to live. No, at least on my little block, elderly single women, living contentedly alone was the norm.

I looked over and saw that Mrs. Pine seemed to be struggling as she carried two brown grocery bags from the new

A & P Supermarket that had recently opened up on Flatbush Avenue just off Sterling Place. This new option gave everyone wider food selections than the local deli. It was immediately apparent to everyone that shopping in the new supermarket called for a completely different kind of social dynamic than what was my mother’s trip around the corner to the friendly butcher who by happenstance looked exactly like Harry Truman.

The women who shopped in the A & P had little to no interaction with others they might meet from our part of the neighborhood – these shoppers meant business - it was all about coupons and sales, and waiting at the deli department where they took a number. There would be no Walter to entertain them while they waited on line in his deli on Underhill Avenue, talking with someone who happened to be on the deli line with them. For the first time people like my mother were confronted with the reality that conversation had to take a back seat to expediency.

Prior to A&P, many of the in-house neighborhood women phoned in their orders into the local superettes on Underhill Avenue, and awaited a delivery boy who came with their order right to their door. Mrs. Pine would have been one of these, so her appearance surprised me.

Delivery boys packed their orders in a long deep push cart with large iron wheels that reminded me of a stagecoach wheel. The iron-rimmed wheels with their thin, sturdy metal spokes made a harsh metallic sound as they trundled about the neighborhood. They could be heard long before they were seen. Most delivery boys were actually older teenagers, many of whom stayed at that position for a longer time than they had intended, not unlike guys who drove a cab or who bartended. We knew and liked them all, and a few of us would sometimes stop to talk as they left their cart in front of a building to make a drop-off. Without saying so, there was a subtle acknowledgment that the delivery boy would appreciate our hanging around until he came back

downstairs, keeping an eye on his cart. The relationship was understood, and we in turn enjoyed having a conversation with an older person who was not quite yet an adult. We felt that we were being treated as interesting and likable kids who were worth talking to.

For the most part, we did not see these women who ordered from the local superette or delicatessen, and who led such quiet secluded lives. No one did. I was making a few cents on the side running around the corner to get afternoon snacks for a number of tenants in my building. Actually I took this position at my father’s suggestion, more as a favor to the neighbors than any income it might provide. A few shiny pennies or, in rare cases, a nickel was all I could expect as a tip. I understood that all of them were on the edge; none of them had any visible means of income. I don’t think I gave it much thought because for the most part, that was a normal condition. Like everyone else, they were just getting by.

I noticed Mrs. Pine wearily come to a halt and then she leaned against a large brownstone supporting pillar to rest for a moment. Somehow I detected a note of urgency in her need to hold on to the pillar. After no more than a min-

ute or two, she then very deliberately placed her two bags on one of the wide steps, leaving a little space for her to sit between them. As if content with her plan, Mrs. Pine carefully walked up a single step only to clumsily slump down and nestle into her little space between the two grocery bags.

But still she did not look comfortable. Mrs. Pine’s legs were splayed awkwardly apart in front of her as she tilted her head back with a sense of relief as if there were a soft pillow behind her head instead of the lip of a hard rounded concrete step. I noticed that she didn’t rearrange her dress as she sat down. I knew that a sweep of the hand to align her dress would be an immediate reaction from any woman who might sit down to rest on a brownstone stoop at any hour of the day much less this early in the morning.

I saw that Mrs. Pine was a delicate-looking woman, with soft pure gray hair with a distinctive tint of purple, which was then the style with women of her age and disposition. She was wearing a slightly flared dark dress and a white buttoned top. In that era, women like Mrs. Pine would not have owned a

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BY TOM MARGENAU

Here we go again. Another round of scare stories about the impending doom of Social Security. Headlines, such as this one in my local newspaper -- “ Social Security Moves Closer to Bankruptcy “ -- have many of my readers on edge.

These kinds of headlines were prompted by a report released last week from the Social Security Board of Trustees that said the nation’s bedrock social insurance program is one year closer to insolvency. It said that if no changes are made to the program by 2034, the system would be unable to pay full benefits. That’s one year earlier than the 2035 date in last year’s report.

My emails clearly indicate that news has many of my readers saying, “Oh my God, what do we do now?” But frankly, it’s got me saying, “Ho-hum. Been there, done that!” Without trying to be too flippant, let me explain.

My hunch is that most senior citizens reading this column have been paying attention to Social Security issues for the last 10 years -- maybe 20 at the most. But I’ve been paying attention to Social Security for the last 50 years. And I’m also a pretty good student of its entire 80-year history. And I can’t even begin to count how many headlines I’ve seen over the years that predicted Social Security’s bankruptcy. And of course, not a single one of them has ever come true. And these latest headlines won’t come true either.

Why? Just go back to the trustee’s report. You’ll note it says the system faces insolvency “if no changes are made to the program by 2034.” And here is the deal. Congress will implement Social Security reforms long before we get to 2034. Anyone who knows Social Security history knows we’ve been down this road many times before. The last time was in 1983, when the system was just five years away from insolvency. Then-President Ronald Reagan formed the National Commission on Social Security Reform and Congress implemented many of their proposals (like increasing the full retirement age).

So, sometime in the not-too-distant future, we’ll likely see another such Social Security reform commission. And how will they change Social Security? Listed below are eight commonly mentioned reforms. Four involve cutting benefits and four deal with raising revenues. Next to each is a number expressed as a percentage. The number indicates the portion of Social Security’s long-range deficit that would be eliminated if the proposal became law. Also listed is a brief argument for and against each proposal.

So, why not see if you can “save Social Security”? If you can find solutions totaling 100% or more, you’ve kept the system solvent for future generations!

Social Security Will NOT Go Broke!

PROPOSALS THAT WOULD REDUCE BENEFITS

No. 1: Raise the retirement age to 70 by 2060 -- a 68% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: People are living longer, healthier lives and with enough lead time, they would be able to plan for the delay in receipt of their benefits.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: Would you really want to work until you are 70 years old? Employers will be faced with higher health care costs for older workers.

No. 2: Reduce cost of living adjustments (COLAs) paid to Social Security beneficiaries by 1/2 of 1% -- a 25% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: Economists believe the current formula overstates inflation for older adults.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: I’ve never met one older adult who believes the economists. Also, COLA reductions are cumulative. The longer you live, the more you will suffer financially.

No. 3: Reduce benefits by 5% for all future retirees -- a 35% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: All retirees should share responsibility for shoring up Social Security.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: Lower income beneficiaries could not afford the reduction.

No. 4: Means test: reduce benefits to those making more than $100,000 --- a 50% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: Ensures Social Security is paid only to people who need it the most.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: Would turn Social Security into a welfare program.

PROPOSALS THAT WOULD RAISE REVENUES

No. 1: Raise Social Security payroll tax by 1/2 of 1% -- a 53% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: The Social Security tax has not been increased in 40 years. This would be a modest price to pay for long-range Social Security stability.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: Extra tax burden would discourage savings and investment.

No. 2: Tax all earnings (current payroll tax base is $142,800) -- a 73% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: It impacts only higher-income people who can afford it.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: It would be a huge tax burden for wealthy people.

No. 3: Make folks pay income tax on all Social Security benefits (currently only a portion is taxed) -- a 16% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: All other pensions are fully taxed.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: It would impact middle income taxpayers the most.

No. 4: Require all state/local government workers pay into Social Security -- an 11% fix.

Q: Why is this a good idea? A: All working Americans should pay for Social Security.

Q: Why is this a bad idea? A: Would jeopardize many well-run government employee pension plans.

And remember, these are just eight of hundreds of ideas for Social Security reform. So, my bottom-line message is

this: Don’t worry. Social Security will be reformed long before the system goes belly up!

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

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

MSaving money on your energy consumption

ost owners of commercial properties are ignorant of the benefits of using solar and energy cells in their day to day operation of their establishments.

Why is this you ask? My professional opinion is that not enough advertising and promotion has been done by the state and federal government on a consistent basis to let commercial property owners know about the alternatives. Why, I am not sure when we have a such a serious energy crisis with a much less than stellar energy grids and lack of adequate access and supply sources from local utilities across the country.

Moreover, the savings alone as well as the tax credits that are provided by the State and Federal governments and the available special financing would be more reason to retrofit, upgrade and transform one’s commercial buildings to become more efficient to preserve the energy and become more environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, if you are unaware and unknowledgeable, not well informed or uneducated about the possibilities then you can’t know what you don’t know. The savings and more important the absolute potential earnings that can be attained is another reason to consider the options.

By installing solar panels on the roof of a building or energy cells within the premises will establish a cutting edge method of eliminating the electricity costs, saving thousands to millions of dollars per year. More important, the savings creates earnings where energy can be sold back to your commercial tenants at less cost than what your local utility charges them, creating a win/win situation, as well as earning credits which can be used during high energy usage, e.g. air conditioning and heavy equipment usage at specific times. It really is a beneficial situation where you as the owner will solve your energy cost issues and your tenants

will be very happy to save money in running their businesses adding to their bottom line.

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Furthermore, the NYS and federal (or any other state you may own other commercial properties) tax credits that are available, make the costs as well as the financing aspect of projects incredibly affordable. In the long run the savings and earnings are truly dramatic as the monthly and yearly costs are tremendously reduced and eventually eliminated as the energy that is created provides you another stream of income with literary no long term costs. To me it’s a “no brainer” to add the necessary devices to all commercial properties.

With all the benefits that they provide, I don’t understand why more commercial property owners are not aware and are not more involved or don’t do more to provide these beneficial money and energy saving and income producing pieces of equipment to their properties? I think it must be lack of knowledge in how to take the first step, and knowing and understanding the upfront costs with financing; but do you realize what the future savings and earnings can and will be? Moreover, you will no longer be subservient and reliant on your local energy provider while you can sell the energy back to your tenants and/or back to your local utility and receive credits for future energy needs.

The first step for one considering adding solar panels or energy cells would be to seek out a qualified individual who has the knowledge and expertise to create a solid customized plan for your commercial property. Moreover, that individual will guide you through the in depth process, especially in the

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pair of slacks. For the most part, women like Mrs. Pine spent the greater part of their day in their apartment, listening to their radio while wearing a comfortable loose housedress.

I anxiously looked up and down the long block, but there was no one else around. After the slightest pause of indecision, overcoming the thought that I was better off pretending I didn’t

see her, I cautiously walked over. I sensed an undefined vulnerability in the carelessness of Mrs. Pine’s sprawled posture, and I surprised myself by the level of my concern. After all, Mrs. Pine was the undisputed queen of the Butler Place Warden Patrol and as such my self-proclaimed arch-enemy.

I knew that older ladies were especially careful in their manner, always wanting to convey an overall impression of reinforced propriety no matter

how uncomfortable or how unconventional their circumstance. I assumed that the easily-disturbed Mrs. Pine was the embodiment of that kind of circumspect person. It was immediately apparent that her indiscreet careless sprawl was in conflict with that disposition, a mannerism that was firmly implanted, and one that I was certain would never be violated.

I was struck also by how different she looked in her vulnerable position

than the vigorous lady attentive to her post that I had pictured.

Suddenly, Mrs. Pine was no longer the enemy; she had become a person in need. While I did not say it to myself in so many words, it was obvious to me that something was terribly wrong. I was keenly aware that I was absolutely alone.

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Week of September 12-18, 2021

After another sizzling summer in the southwestern desert, I’m happy to know that the seasons will soon be changing and cooler temperatures are not that far off. Before we know it, many of us will be whining about the cold and the snow and wishing for the return of summer!

While such frigid conditions are hard to imagine during late summer, we can get a sneak preview of the season by gazing skyward. Early morning risers can see the glistening stars of wintertime by heading outdoors a few hours before sunrise.

In the early morning of mid-September, you’ll quickly spot the brightest star in the northeastern sky; known as Capella, it sparkles like a jewel in the northwestern vertex of the constellation Auriga. Though Auriga represents a charioteer from ancient mythology, modern stargazers can probably best identify this figure as a pentagon of stars. Interestingly, the star on the opposite side of the pentagon from Capella, known as El Nath, is shared with its neighbor constellation Taurus, the bull. Stargazers with vivid imaginations might be able to connect these stars with lines to create the form of the head and horns of a bull. Look for the bright reddish-orange star Aldebaran that marks the bull’s fiery red eye. And surround-

A Winter Sky Sneak Preview

ing Aldebaran is a V-shaped cluster of stars known as the Hyades. In the lore of the ancients -- from Greece all the way to China -- the Hyades has been associated with wet and stormy weather; indeed, its name is said to come from an archaic Greek word meaning “to rain.”

Only a mere 150 light years away, the Hyades forms the nearest open star cluster to the Earth and is thought to be barely 660 million years old. Though it appears that Aldebaran is part of this cluster, this is actually only an illusion; Aldebaran lies less than half that distance away and just appears along the same line of sight.

Riding on the back of the bull we find the Pleiades, more commonly known as the “Seven Sisters.” This tiny cluster is less than 400 light years away and may be between 50 and 100 million years olda veritable cosmic youngster. On a dark night, look carefully at the Pleiades to see how many stars you can count. Most stargazers can easily count six or seven, but check out how many are visible through binoculars!

Below Taurus lies the brightest and most majestic of all constellations: Orion, the hunter, one of the few such groupings that actually resembles its namesake. Its two northernmost stars mark the shoulders of the celestial giant, and its two southernmost stars form his knees. Across his mid-section appear three equally bright stars that trace a

straight line outlining the hunter’s belt.

To the hunter’s left lies Gemini, the twins, marked by the two “twin” stars Castor and Pollux. And below Orion, you’ll find the star Sirius, the brightest of the night sky, twinkling wildly just above the horizon.

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A Melted-Out Lawn

BY JEFF RUGG

Q: All of a sudden, half my lawn grass died. It is mostly on the sunny side, with some in the shade. This doesn’t look like the grass has simply gone dormant with the usual hot, dry summer weather. When I pull up on the grass, it just comes off by the handful without the roots. Any ideas on what happened and what to do next? The lawn is many years old, and this hasn’t happened before.

A: As I tell people all the time, there are three things that affect plants: insects, disease and everything else. Insects tend to leave evidence of their presence. In this case, grubs could have eaten the roots and killed the grass, but in general, when grubs damage roots, they don’t eat them all and the grass becomes like fresh sod with a smaller root system that can be watered; as the new roots grow, the lawn recovers. If you lift up on the top of the grass and it comes up with the roots, then start watering to keep it growing. In your case, pulling up on the top yields nothing, so it’s probably not grub damage.

In the “everything else” category, we

have how the lawn was cared for. I assume this area received the same care as the rest of the lawn, such as the same fertilization and mowing height.

The whole lawn was exposed to a drought this summer, but the rest of the lawn doesn’t look like this, so is the soil in this area of poorer quality? To rule out a soil problem, dig down six to eight inches to see if the soil is black at that depth. Compare several areas in both the dead and green areas. Since this hasn’t happened before, the soil is probably fine. Was there a mole problem or anything else that could have stressed this area of lawn, such as a party tent or some other activity?

The final category is diseases. There are many diseases of lawn grass species. Most only damage a few leaves and the plant recovers. Most of the diseases are caused by fungi that infect a leaf. The infected area dies and turns brown, while affected areas on each side of the dead spot turn colors like red, yellow or purple. As the disease spreads in the leaf, the whole leaf turns yellow or brown. In many cases that is the extent of the damage. These diseases are called leaf spot

diseases because that is what they do. A close inspection of the grass will reveal grass blades with these spots.

If the disease organism spreads into the crown of the grass plant or into the roots, then the whole plant dies. Usually this only happens to small areas the size of a dinner plate or smaller. If the conditions are right, large areas of lawn grass can die. This is called “melting out” and it is caused by several different fungi; all lawn grass species are susceptible to these fungi. The fungi often infect the plant in cool, wet spring weather, but the grass plant doesn’t die until warm summer weather. By the time the grass dies, it is way past time to do anything about it.

So, what do you do with a dead lawn? You will need to replant the lawn, but you may consider creating larger flower beds to reduce the size of the lawn.

Look at the area and decide if any changes need to be made to the drainage or the soil, such as a core aeration to relieve compaction, and make those changes first. Use newer varieties of grass as some of them are more disease resistant. In the future, mow the grass to the height recommended for the grass species plant-

ed. A larger top will support a larger root system, and the plant will be stronger and more tolerant of stress such as drought conditions. Do not fertilize too early in the spring since forcing the grass to grow at the wrong time could lead to more infections by fungi.

And lastly, consider using a fungicide treatment in the spring. These treatments can be expensive and since the availability of chemical controls varies so much, I can’t tell you the products to use, but your local extension office should be able to help.

Lawn grasses are very tolerant of being chopped up by lawn mowers and run over by kids and pets. They are the first choice to cover large areas of ground with a durable erosion-resistant covering, but they do need proper care. Whenever you are mowing the grass look for signs and symptoms of problems. The earlier you find a problem and begin treatment, the less work it will take to fix the problem.

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Healthy soup offers many different benefits

Navy Bean and Collard Greens Soup

Food is a critical component of healthy living, helping people to reduce their risk for illnesses and even helping them to overcome colds and other ailments. The properties of soup, for example, can chase away chills and offer other benefits. Soup is hydrating, and the ingredients included in the recipe may be able to do

everything from tame coughs to reduce mucus to boost the immune system.

This recipe for “Navy Bean and Collard Greens Soup” courtesy of John La Puma, M.D., ChefMD, includes collard greens. When one chops or chews collard greens, he or she gets the powerful, helpful

chemicals isothiocyanates and indole-3-carbinol. They can help the liver produce enzymes that detoxify cancer-causing toxins in the body. In addition, the soup includes tofu, which will adopt the flavor of other ingredients and add a form of lean protein along with the beans.

Serves 4

3 cups vegetable broth, such as Pacific Organic brand

4 cups coarsely chopped stemmed collard greens, preferably organic (1 bunch 10 to 12 ounces)

11⁄2 cup packaged julienned (matchstick) carrots

11⁄2 teaspoons chili garlic puree or chili paste with garlic

1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, cubed in bite size pieces

1 (16 ounce) can unsalted navy beans, drained

1⁄4 cup grated Romano cheese

Combine broth, collard greens, carrots, and chili garlic puree in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until greens are nearly tender. Stir in tofu and beans; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Ladle into shallow bowls; top with cheese.

Tips: Great northern or cannellini beans may replace the navy beans and Swiss chard may replace the collard greens if desired. Also, look for chili garlic puree or chili paste with garlic in the ethnic section of the supermarket. Because the beans are unsalted, there is no need to rinse them before adding to the soup.

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September events at the Jericho Public Library

Monday, September 20

11:00 a.m.: Virtual Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.

12:30 p.m.: In Person - Sumi-e Workshop with Gladys Stewart - Join Gladys as she shows you how to paint the East Asian ink and watercolor art form known as sumi-e. Explore line, form and brush strokes that will transform into landscapes, flowers, still lifes and animals! All painting levels welcome.

2:00 p.m.: In Person - Information About Dementia Attention Caregivers of Dementia - Sufferers & Community Volunteers-The Parker Jewish Institute will be at the library to offer an array of free services to families. See our website for more details.

4:00 p.m.: Virtual - Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta - Put on some comfortable clothing and join Mindy for this exercise class while in the comfort and safety of your home.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual Fit & Fabulous with Linda Ray - Spend the evening exercising with Linda!

Tuesday, September 21

7:00 p.m.: Virtual - Honey Crisp Apple Bread-Snickerdoodle StylePick up your ingredients beginning Thursday, September 9, then join Chef Rob Scott on Zoom to make this delicious autumn treat!

7:00 p.m.: Virtual - Talk About Books with Fran Cohen: “The Midnight Library” by Matt HaigJoin Fran Cohen for a Virtual Book Discussion in the safety and comfort of your home! In the space between life and death is a magical library where one gets to explore new lives. This thought provoking, charming book is a celebration of life’s possibilities. Which would you choose?

Wednesday, September 22

10:30 a.m.: In Person - Family Day with PlayHooray - Enjoy fun family time together singing, dancing and playing.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual - SAT vs. ACT

with The Princeton Review - Learn the differences between   the SAT and the ACT so you can make an informed decision about which test is best for you. For teens in grades 9 and up. Parents are encouraged to attend with their teen(s).

Thursday, September 23

10:00 a.m.: In Person & VirtualChair 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 for all levels...including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you!

5:30 p.m.: In Person & VirtualYoga with Joe - Joe 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, September 24

1:00 p.m.: Virtual - Taproot Workshops & Journal - Memoir Writing for Seniors with Sandie Kasimir Taproot is a not-for-profit organization that encourages amateur writers aged fifty and older to write their stories.

4:00 p.m.: In Person - 30 Minute Total Body Workout with Carol Rodriguez - This class includes dance, strength training and balancing while having fun. Bring a medium sized towel, a squeezable ball and 1–2 lb. weights.

Saturday, September 25

9:30 a.m.: Paper Shredding at the JPL: End the Clutter - No registration required for this  event. Empty your drawers, clean your desk, organize your files! Shred all your excess paper    safely and securely at our shredding event. All documents will be shredded in a professional mobile shredding truck while you watch all paper is recycled. No need to remove staples or paper clips. No plastic, magazines, or newspapers... paper only!

For all in person events, masks are required.

Jericho cardholders only may register until 7 days before event.

For all events, go to https://www. jericholibrary.org/events/month to register

See what's happening at your library!

From classes to lectures and concerts to movie screenings, there's never a dull day at your local library! Check this paper each week for fun and informative all-ages activities, all for free or cheap!

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Monday, September 20 at 9:15 a.m.

VIRTUAL: Dancercize

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

Tuesday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. IN THE LIBRARY: Book Discussion - “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger Join Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian for a discussion of the Edgar Award Winning novel “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. Limited to 20 people. First come, first served seating. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before each program.

Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 p.m. IN THE LIBRARY: “Turandot” and the Power of Love

Presenter: Tanisha Mitchell, librarian, Freeport Library & Metropolitan Opera, and opera singer.

“Turandot” was Puccini's last opera, which he left unfinished before his death. Turandot is the ice princess who adamantly keeps love away from her by offering riddles to her suitors with fatal consequences. The opera features some of Puccini’s most memorable arias including the “tenor’s anthem” “Nessun Dorma”.

Check our online calendar for the latest movie information. Go to www.syossetlibrary.org/ events/calendar

Check library’s website at www. syossetlibrary.org  to confirm that the program is in person. The program could be moved online due to changing COVID-19 directives.

Cultural enrichment workshops through Town of OB

The Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA) will offer exciting Cultural Enrichment programs for the fall 2021 season, and registration for all programs is now open.

“I am pleased to announce that the Town’s Cultural Enrichment Program will return this fall, as these enrichment programs offer residents the opportunity to develop a new skill while having fun and meeting others in the process,” Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Michele Johnson said. “Whether you’re an emerging artist or a resident looking for a new hobby, these classes offer a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons, and provide not only education but enjoyment as well.”

All of the classes will be held at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, located at 7800 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Classes fill up quickly and are available on a first come, first served basis (with TOB Residents given first preference). The cost per course is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Workshop schedules are as follows: Watercolor

• Beginners – 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury

Community Center, beginning on October 4.

• Intermediate – 10 weekly sessions on Mondays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 4.

Oil Painting:

• Beginners – 10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 5.

• Intermediate – 10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 5.

Drawing Fundamentals:

• 10 weekly sessions on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 6.

Abstract Painting with Acrylics:

• 10 weekly sessions on Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center, beginning on October 1.

To obtain an Enrichment Program Brochure for registration or obtain additional information on classes and registration, please call the Town’s Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 797-7925.

Levittown Square Dance Event Town offers fall fitness classes

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. and Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the Town of Hempstead Levittown Square Dance Event on August 21, at Tri County Flea Market in Levittown. Also attending were Don and Pat Patane of Levittown, Jane Yun and her children of Levittown, Mario Fiore and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti.

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that residents who are interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness will be able to register for the Town’s popular Co-Ed Fitness Classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center.  Classes are offered to individuals 18 years of age or older.

“The Town’s fall co-ed recreational programs have consistently proven to be one of the most popular programs the Town offers each year, as they provide a terrific outlet for our residents to exercise and stay in shape,” said Town Councilman Lou Imbroto.

“The Town’s Parks Department has done an amazing job offering residents the opportunity to take advantage of these classes and stay physically active, creating an optimal environment for fitness and forging new friendships!”

This fall, residents can participate in a variety of fitness classes that will be held at the Hicksville Athletic Center and run for 10 weeks:

p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning October 11, 2021.

• Yoga:   Residents can choose their session from the following: Sundays (beginning October 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.), Mondays (beginning October 11, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.), Tuesdays (beginning October 5, 2021 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.), and Saturdays (beginning October 9, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.).

• Zumba:   Mondays (beginning October 11, 2021 from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.) or Wednesdays (beginning October 6, 2021 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.).

• Ballroom Dancing :   Saturdays, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning October 9, 2021.

• Cardio Kick-Boxing: Thursdays, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning October 7, 2021.

• Pilates:   Mondays, from 8

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Registration is available at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville, on September 20, September 22, and September 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. Class fees are $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents (checks or money orders only). Proof of residency/age required when registering, with TOB residents given first preference. Participants must bring their own mat to yoga, pilates & cardio kick-boxing. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call (516) 797-4125 x. 2

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POB schools welcome new staff members

44 new staff members join the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District for the 2021–22 school year.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District recently welcomed forty new teachers and four administrators for the 2021–2022 school year. Throughout the day, new faculty members were joined by District administrators, department directors, teachers’ union and PTA leadership for orientation workshops focused on preparing

the new staff for the new school year, as well as introducing them to District facilities.

“The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District is excited to welcome our new teachers and administrators for the 2021–2022 school year,” said Superintendent Dr. Mary O’Meara.

“Many of these teachers were hired

last year as part of our COVID-19 crisis response and benefitted from the support of our veteran staff and professional development making them extremely competitive in our hiring process for probationary positions. We have full confidence these teachers will continue to make a difference in the lives of our students, and we will enjoy watching

them become part of our school community.”

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District holds a staff orientation for new faculty every year as a vehicle to welcome new staff and engage both new and current staff in productive conversations regarding school curriculum.

Bethpage resident crowned “Miss New York Teen USA”

On August 20, 2021, Geanna Koulouris of Bethpage was crowned Miss New York Teen USA at the Resorts World Catskills. She was selected out of an elite group of nearly 70 girls from across the state, winning one of the most competitive teen state pageants across the country. She will go on to represent New York with the best of the best from each state at Miss Teen USA this November in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Geanna Koulouris is product of New York’s “melting pot.” She was born in Manhattan and is the daughter of Greek immigrants from Greece and Australia. Raised in a home with both Greek and English as her first languages, she bal-

anced regular school while also attending an afternoon Greek School for eight years. She also trained in Greek dance from the age of four. Geanna has performed numerous times with both of the dance groups she’s been a part of and, most notably, performed at halftime for the New York Cosmos twice.

Geanna graduated as a varsity athlete, UCA All-American Cheerleader, and a member of three national honor societies from Bethpage High school at the start of the pandemic; however, she didn’t let that stop her from continuing on her journey to help students like her. She is now entering her second year of college where she is majoring in English

literature and education, with a minor in biology. She chose teaching because she was inspired by some of her very own teachers. She has witnessed the positive impact one good teacher can make in the lives’ of students and she hopes to be that positive light for teens in the future. During her breaks from college, she works as a substitute aide in two different school districts, gaining hands-on experience. One day, Geanna aspires to attend graduate school at Columbia University Teachers College and work her way up to become a high school principal, but for now, she’s honored to be serving as Miss New York Teen USA 2021.

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Town announces fall sports programs

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in Fall Athletic Programs for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, beginning on October 5 at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center. All athletic programs are co-ed and open to individuals 18 and over.

“The Town’s athletic programs offer a great opportunity for residents to take to the court, improve their skills and make new friends,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Tom Hand. “These recreational activities are a great way to have fun and stay active, and are an affordable way to stay in shape while having a good time.”

Basketball will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning on October 7, 2021. The basketball program is 10-weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20, September 22, and September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Badminton will feature two sessions available for registrants to choose from. The first session consists of Tuesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., Fridays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., and Sundays from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.. Session 2 consists of Tuesdays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Fridays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Sundays from

8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. The badminton program is 10-weeks long and costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with the program scheduled to begin on October 5.

Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20 from 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and on September 22 & September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Volleyball will be split into two different sessions. The first session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. The second session will take place on Mondays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:25 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. The volleyball program is 10-weeks long, costs residents $75 and $100 for non-residents, and is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 11. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on September 20 from 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. and on September 22 & September 23 between the hours of 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m..

Proof of residency is required for the resident discount.  The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, makeup day(s) will be attempted. For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call (516) 797-4125 x. 2 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

Nassau County FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST PETER SUTHERLAND, et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated January 20, 2015 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 29, 2021 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3724 STOKES AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 412, LOT 70. Approximate amount of judgment $634,446.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 014041/2013. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Ralph J. Madalena Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 69529

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NOTICE OF FORMATION

DCC Designs, LLC.

Arts. Of Org. Filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/6/2021. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and mailed to against LLC: 2405 Aberdeen Street, East Meadow, NY 11554. Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of

LEGAL NOTICES

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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2021, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 21-425

SYOSSET

VASUDEVAN

BALAKRISHNAN: (A)

Variance to construct two (2) sunrooms exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. W/s/o Ann Dr., 123.70 ft. S/o Harriet Dr., a/k/a 6 Ann Drive, Syosset, NY

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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NOTICE OF LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION

Notice is hereby given that a license, number pending, for beer, cider, liquor and/or wine, has been applied for by the undersigned to sell at retail in a recreation establishment under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 300 Michael Drive Unit 30, Syosset N.Y. 11791 for on premises consumption. Syosset Jumpers LLC DBA Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

SYO 4401 2X 09/17,24

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on SEPTEMBER 23, 2021, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 21-424

JERICHO

IRA POLLAK: (A) Variance to allow existing 8.3 ft. by 11.2 ft. shed having less rear yard setback and side/front yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing 6 ft. high fence and proposed 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard (Cantiague Rock Road) than permitted by Ordinance. NE/ cor. of Cantiague Rock Rd. & Saratoga Dr., a/k/a 700 Cantiague Rock Road, Jericho, NY

APPEAL NO. 21-353

JERICHO

KIMCO REALTY CORPORATION: (A) Variance to install wall signs exceeding maximum number of wall signs on West side of building than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to install wall signs exceeding maximum height than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to install ground sign having less setback from property line and exceeding maximum area than permitted by Ordinance. E/s/o N. Broadway, 903.7 ft. N/o Village Dr., a/k/a 500 N. Broadway, Jericho, NY

APPEAL NO. 21-378

JERICHO

SAJU SIMON: (A) Variance to reconstruct new dwelling having less side yard setback, aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to expand existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Dewey St., 127.56 ft. W/o Halsey Ave., a/k/a 114 Dewey Street, Jericho, NY

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

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