Jericho Middle School and High School Life Skills classes, along with the Middle School gardening club, were happy at work planting outside the south entrance to the administration building. This initiative has been sponsored by Jericho SEPTA for the last four years. SEPTA provides the plants and helps with the gardening. This activity provides a great experience for the students to learn about working with different tools, different plants and water and light exposure.
High marks for Syosset High School
The Washington Post is the latest national news outlet to recognize Syosset High School as one of the finest schools in the country. Less than a month after U.S. News & World Report ranked the school No. 24 in New York State and 173 in the country, The Washington Post has named Syosset High School No. 200 on its list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools.
Schools are ranked through an index formula of the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. Public schools that achieved a ratio of at least 1.00, meaning they had as many tests in 2016 as they had
graduates, were put on the national list. Schools are ranked in order of that ratio.
The Washington’s Post’s rationale for not counting passing rates is that some high schools tend to keep rates artificially high by allowing only their top students to take the courses. This formula factors in average students who
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Joshua Lafazan makes a run at Legislator job
Syosset resident, Joshua Lafazan was only eighteen when he began serving on the Syosset School Board and now he hopes to be one of the youngest members of the Nassau County Legislature. The twenty three year old will run against current Legislator, Don Mackenzie in the eighteenth legislative district in November’s election.
Lafazan said that his campaign platform would focus on two key issues that he feels are of the utmost importance to the general public.
“My main pillars is bringing back ethics and transparency in government and making Nassau County a more affordable place to live for young people like myself,” said Lafazan.
He said that the ‘Millennial’ generation is being priced out of Long Island and being forced to either move back in with their parents or out of state.
“As a government we need to be proactive about setting up affordable housing unit options for people in their 20’s and 30’s. We have had a record mass exodus over the last few years of younger people moving out of state to find more affordable housing.”
As far as ethics and transparency in government, Lafazan said he has an ambitious corruption plan to counteract all the lies and deceit that has been going on in the political world.
The plan focuses on four aspects including setting term limits for elected officials, contribution limits for campaign contractor’s, complete disclosure from all elected officials and the hiring of an independent anti-corruption officer to oversee County contracts.
“Our government suffers from a fiscal and trust deficit and we’ve had indictments being given out like beads on Mardi Gras,” said Lafazan. “We need a change of the way things are being done to restore people’s confidence in their elected officials.”
In 2012, Lafazan was one of the youngest school board members ever elected in the State when he took over as trustee for the Syosset Board of Education.
“I was just out of High School and most people didn’t think I stood a chance at being elected. II wanted to
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Town offers paper shredding services
Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Joseph Muscarella reminds residents that there are four paper shredding dates available as part of the Town’s Homeowners Cleanup Program.
“Town residents are invited to bring unwanted documents, such as old tax returns, bills, bank statements etc. to be safely shredded on site,” Councilwoman Muscarella said.
The Councilman noted that proof of district residency must be shown.
The program is open to residents only, no business. The Homeowners Cleanup Program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road.
Upcoming dates include June 24, August 19, and October 21.
For more information, residents can call 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.
THE POLICE BLOTTER
Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:
A 34-year-old man from Rego Park was arrested at 4 p.m. on May 24 and charged with Shoplifting from Century 21 in Westbury.
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At Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged the rear passenger window of his vehicle at 5:04 p.m. on May 26.
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Sometime between 10 a.m. on May 27 and 5:30 a.m. the next morning, the driver’s side window of a victim’s vehicle was damaged on Wool Avenue in Franklin Square.
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On Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead, a 54-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 6:30 p.m. on May 27.
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At the intersection of Old Country Road and Gordon Avenue in Westbury, a 25-year-old woman from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3:45 a.m. on May 28.
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A 21-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on May 28 at 5:40 a.m.
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On Old Country Road in Carle Place, a victim’s vehicle was damaged at 2:30 p.m. on May 28. The driver’s side window was found to have been cracked.
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A 21-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on May 28 and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Duffy Avenue in
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At 1:27 a.m. on May 29, a 62-year-old man from Freeport was arrested on the Meadowbrook Parkway at Sunrise Highway in Merrick. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
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A vehicle on West Marie Street in Hicksville was illegal entered between 12 a.m. and 12 p.m. On May 29. No items were reported missing.
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A 35-year-old woman from Hicksville was arrested at 4:30 p.m. on May 29 and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Hicksville.
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At the AMC Theater in Westbury, assorted personal property was stolen from a vehicle between 9:45 and 11:45 p.m. on May 29.
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On Maple Avenue in West Hempstead, unknown subjects damaged a vehicle that was parked from 7:35 to 8:05 a.m. on May 30.
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Between 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. on May 30, a victim’s car was keyed as it was parked on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square.
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At 2:30 p.m. on May 31, a vehicle that was parked at Family Dollar, located on Nassau Road in Uniondale, was damaged.
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A 29-year-old woman from Bayville was arrested at 3:13 a.m. on May 31. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at the corner of Old Country Road and Dayton Avenue in Westbury.
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Jericho HS blood drive a success
Jericho High School wishes to thank everyone who donated blood at the recent blood drive. They were able to collect 73 pints of blood that will go
on to save up to 219 people’s lives! Teachers Denise Romano and Kevin Brodsky and the Varsity Club spearheaded the initiative.
HBT Middle School honored by ADL
Congratulations to the students and staff at Harry B. Thompson Middle School in Syosset as it has been named a “No Place for Hate” school by the AntiDefamation League (ADL).
ADL’s No Place for Hate initiative identifies schools and communities who demonstrate a long-term commitment to combating bias, bullying and hatred while leading initiatives for creating and maintaining a positive climate. Spearheaded by HBT’s PAL (Peers as Leaders) and Buddy Club, the school’s efforts included a Multicultural Week and Expo held in January to promote various cultures, “Cardio for Character Walk” and ”Steps Against Bullying” events to promote good health and acceptance and a cyber-bullying program titled “Don’t Press Send.”
Members of the club recently attended a special ceremony held at New York University to honor the 127 No Place for Hate schools in New York State, where they received a banner to display in the school as a source of pride and reminder of the importance of the initiative.
“It was a very special ceremony,” said PAL and Buddy Club co-adviser Randi Bloom. “We are very proud to be a part of this.”
This is the first year HBT has participated in ADL’s campaign.
League on behalf of the school, which was honored with the organization’s No Place for Hate designation.
Amherst
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Georgetown
Harvard
Lehigh
Daniella Auerbach
Christian Barakat
Kevin Baskind
Gabrielle Bauer
Lauren Bell
Nour Bendary
Max Botwinick
Amber Broder
Amelia Cardone
Brooke Chartash
Joseph Como
Olivia Constantino
Julianne Cottone
John Doran
Lily Droesch
Louis Durante
Katherine Emlock
William Evans
Connor Febesh
Matthew Feinstein
Peter Fornell
Amy Geiger
Elizabeth Gherlone
Chancellor Goffman
Hannah Goldblatt
Freyja Goldstein
Brooke Habberstad
Claire Handa
Kaitlyn Hardy
Sabrina Harris
Katarina Heffron
Marina Hilbert
Caroline Hoyt
Cade Huseby
Jacob Hutt
Hannah Jackman
Sejal Jhawer
Brooke Juhel
William Kaminsky
Arman Kibria
Ryan Kliger
Jenna Koufakis
John Lawrence
Lauren Leogrande
Danitza Leon
Nathan Lerner
Frank Lizza
Catherine Lori
Misha Macy
Julia Mariani
Daniel Mccooey
Kelsey Mcevoy
Alexander Merrill
Caroline Miller
James Morgan
Reed Mullen
Charlotte Murphy
Mariam Naghavi
Brendan Naughton
Christopher Nishimura
Jessica Oxer
Elizabeth Panacciulli
Christopher Paniccia
Maclain Pascucci
Kanan Patel
Christopher Petrocelli
William Podbela
Vasily Potanin
Elisabeth Quick
Sarah Richter
Stephanie Rothberg
Jacob Rush
Lauren Russell
Sabrina Schamroth
Eleanor Schoeffel
Gabrielle Scordio
Nicholas Sequino
Julia Serko
Angelique Simeone
Andi Simon
Elizabeth Stein
Mary Stingi
Samantha Strauss
Ryan Tam
Daniel Tauter
Sydney Themelis
Quintin Tyree
Jacqueline Walzer
Jason Wang
Ryan Weight
Morgan Wilkins
Caroline Wilson
Victoria Wu
Harry B. Thompson Middle School PAL and Buddy Club co-advisers Denise Giacopino (back row, second from right) and Randi Bloom (back, far right) are pictured with club members displaying the banner they received from the Anti-Defamation
Photo courtesy of Syosset School District
Forensic experts at Syosset High School
Once again, the Syosset High School Forensics Society scored big at the New York State Forensic League Championship Tournament held at Hofstra University April 29-30. The team won 1st place in the Speech events division, placed 2nd in both the Debate events and Student Congress divisions and won the award for Best Overall in the state.
This year’s team produced three individual state champions as well: Ronit
Dhulia (Lincoln/Douglas debate-novice level); the team of Jahnavi Arora and Aram Moghaddassi (Lincoln/Douglas debate-varsity level) and Iree Mann (Oral Interpretation-varsity level).
According to Syosset Forensics Society adviser Lydia Esslinger, students qualify for the state competition either through a consistently good showing during the academic year or at a regional qualifying competition. Eighty students from Syosset
High School’s team qualified for the championship this year, capturing numerous placement awards in addition to the state champion trophies. Syosset Forensics also remains a top debate team in the country, holding its position among the top 1 percent and consistently ranking in the top 10, overall.
The team is also sending a large number of students to two major national tournaments. Twenty-three
students qualified for the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament to be held in Louisville, Kentucky later this month, while twelve qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament to be held in Birmingham, Alabama in June. Esslinger will be honored there with the Eighth-Degree Diamond Award as a member of the NSDA Honor Society whose teams have earned at least 22,000 points.
Syosset High School’s winners from the NYS Forensic League Championship Tournament with Forensic Society adviser Lydia Esslinger.
TEMPLE BETH TORAH
243 Cantiague Rock Road, Westbury, NY 11590 • (516) 334-7979
Temple Beth Torah Welcomes Cantor Carol Chesler to Our Congregation
With the appointment of our first new Cantor in over 55 years, Temple Beth Torah is building on its rich tradition of modern, Conservative Judaism, bringing music and song to its members in the Jericho area including Brookville, Old Westbury, Muttontown, and Syosset.
Torah: Come Join Us For Friday Night Services At 6:30pm or Our Saturday Morning Services at 9:30am This Summer!
• A family and community-oriented congregation
• High Holy Day services including a unique, popular service for families led by our Rabbi and teenagers; our Junior Congregation & Children’s Choir; and one-of-a-kind interactive events for Chanukah and Purim for children and young adults Come and
• Youth programs for grades 6-12 designed for pre-teens and teenagers focused on social responsibility, relationship building and community service preparing them for high school, college and adulthood
• Hebrew School program featuring hands-on programing, special guests, music and crafts, and an advanced computer lab that makes learning interactive and engaging for students for ages 3 and up.
If You’re Looking for an Inclusive, Personal and Inviting Temple, Give us a Call!
This Week at the Jericho Library
Thursday, June 15th at 2 and 7 PM
Movie: Hidden Figures (Biography/ Drama/History) - This film is about a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program.
Great Performers with Marc Courtade: The Music of Harold Arlen: Over the Rainbow – Join Marc for a presentation on Harold Arlen, who wrote some of the best known tunes of the 20th century. His songs will bring back memories of great music and great performances.
Monday, June 19th at 2:00 PM
Talking Baseball - Join Ira Dornstein & Paul Fredericks when they share their encyclopedic knowledge of America’s favorite pastime by presenting an audio/ visual feast for those who love the game and want to know more of its history.
Tuesday, June 20th at 2:00 PM
Art Lecture: Rembrandt’s Divine Encounter with Professor Thomas Germano - Rembrandt’s small painting, Entertaining the Angels, will be presented by the Frick Collection from May 30 - August 20, 2017. Professor Germano’s visual lecture will discuss the exhibi-
tion and related narrative themes of Rembrandt’s that deal with divine intervention, sacrifice, fatherhood, revelation and prophecy.
Wednesday, June 21st
from 4:30 to 5:30 PM
YA Summer Reading Kick Off – Build a Better World (grades 6 and up) – Jericho cardholders can come in and pick up a Summer Reading Kick-Off gift, make an ice cream sundae, and learn more about our YA Summer Reading program.
Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00 PM
Movie: Passengers (Adventure/ Drama/Sci-Fi Romance) - A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 56 minutes.
Thursday, June 22nd from 7- 8:30 PM
YA College Essay Tips & Supplemental/Personal Essay Info - Join the experts from College Essay Advisors for a night of useful tips, tricks, and strategies to help you tackle one of the toughest parts of the college application process. You will learn what role the essay plays in the overall application process, how to choose your topic strategically, and how to execute your idea.
High marks for Syosset HS
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take on the challenge of heavy college reading lists and long, analytical college examinations. According to the Post, research has found that even low-performing students who got a 2 on an AP test did significantly better in college than similar students who did not take AP.
In addition to U.S. News & World Report and the Washington Post, the website Niche.com ranked the Syosset
Central School District No. 16 in the country and No. 5 among the state’s best school districts for the current year. Niche.com, a ranking and review website for K-12 schools, colleges and neighborhoods, factored in Syosset’s academics, administrative leadership, college readiness, clubs and activities, diversity, food, attention to health and safety, resources and facilities for students, sports programs and quality of teaching.
Joshua Lafazan makes a run at County Legislator job
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show people, especially younger people that they can never let anyone tell them what they can’t do.”
He said that his campaign run will include 35 college and High School volunteers working by his side. They will be part of an intern program he started to motivate the youth in politics.
His campaign office will be located at 613 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset.
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Sal Grenci, parent of camper; Rotary President Bob Mittleman; Patchogue Rotarian Pat Barry
Syosset-Woodbury
Pat Barry, a fellow Rotarian from the Patchogue Rotary Club, was the guest speaker at a recent Syosset-Woodbury Rotary meeting. His presentation discussed the Rotary sponsored Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches.
This sleep away and day camp provides children with physical and developmental disabilities with a barrier-free, fun, and safe camp experience. Children ages 6 - 21 are welcomed, and personalized care plans are developed to ensure
that each child’s special needs are accommodated. It is a program where children can build self-esteem, experience social and personal growth, and participate in traditional camp activies that they would not otherwise be able to enjoy. The summer camp makes every effort to ensure that the camp experience is affordable for everyone, providing scholarships whenever possible. For more information call (631) 878-1070 or visit their website: camppaquatuck.com
Syosset-Woodbury Rotary hosts professional mentalist
Brian McGovern, a professional mentalist (mentalist.io), was the guest speaker at a recent Syosset-Woodbury Rotary meeting. His presentation, entitled Mind Games, explained how to boost one’s mental power and memory.
Rotary members participated in various mind-bending activities and illusions. The audience found Brian very entertaining. Rotary meets at Andrea’s25 in Woodbury at noon on Tuesday afternoons.
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Rotary Vice-President Alan Sack, Past Rotarian Governor Dr. Eileen Gentilcore, Brian McGovern
When Every Child is Known, it’s even
It is with great pride that we present The Green Vale school's 2017 graduating class. We celebrate their high level of academic accomplishment, strength of character, self-awareness and well-roundedness. These traits will translate to natural leadership as they go on to excel in high school, college and beyond. They join generations of Green Vale alumni in a commitment to improve the world we all share.
to our 2017 graduates and their families:
Ryan Annunziato, Molly Bardong, Okasha Bari, Ella Barry, Charles Braff , Timothy Broadbent, Alexander Byers, Avery Bystrom, Adrienne Coleman, Christian Daley, Collin de la Bastide, Galen Deane, Charlotte Dejoux, Leo Deng, Theodore Donohue, Duke Fagan, Peter Fakiris, Ethan Fine, Austen Flink, Charles Garcia, Thomas Gelfand, David Giraldo, Theodore Grace, Alexa Janow, Jaimie Kellan, Emma Knopf, Christopher Lall, William Lawrence, Zachary McKenzie, Milán Minott, Nickaulas Molina, Sallie Bell Moore , Isadora Notias, Madison Poll, Thomas Robin, Andrew Robinson, Athena Rogers, Samuel Schamis, Elizabeth Schwab, Briana Sparacino, Theo Steinberg, Lex Szymczyk, Justin Tong, Maximilian Wriedt, James Yarian
High Schools for 2017 Graduates
Chaminade High School
Choate Rosemary Hall
Cold Spring Harbor
Deerfield Academy
Dominican Academy
Eaglebrook School
Episcopal High School
Friends Academy Knox School
Locust Valley High School
Milton Academy
Phillips Andover Academy
Portledge School
Regis High School
Schreiber Senior High School St. Anthony's High School
St. George's School
Syosset High School
Taft School
Trinity School
What’s Happening
June 16
Saul Filas Fathi will be at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss the speculations about the civilization of Atlantis, the fictional island mentioned in works by Plato.
June 17
A cooking demonstration with Lucy Van Horn will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 11:30 a.m. and will focus on what to prepare for a garden party. Please register in advance to attend.
June 19
Sign-up begins today for the Jericho Public Library’s summer reading program for children, running June 19 through August 14.
“Talking Baseball”, with Ira Dornstein and Paul Fredericks, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library.
The 20 & 30-Something Club meets today at 7 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library for a RiffTrax Viewing of the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing”. The film is rated PG-13.
The Jericho Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meeting will be held at the Library at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
June 20
“Rembrandt’s Abraham and the Angels – A Divine Encounter” is the subject of a lecture by Professor Thomas Germano at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m.
June 21
“Build A Better World” is the theme of the summer reading program for teens at the Jericho Public Library. A kick-off session will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Library.
The movie “Passengers” will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. Rated PG-13, the film is 116 minutes long and stars Jennifer Lawrence.
June 22
“The Comedy of Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara” is celebrated at 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library with Dr. Ira Epstein.
The Young Adult Corner of the Jericho Public Library will offer “College Essay Tips & Supplemental / Personal Essay Info” with College Essay Advisors from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Advanced registration is recommended.
June 23
Public Library, the mobile office of NY State Senator Carl Marcellino will be available.
A kick-off program for the summer reading program at the Jericho Public Library will be held at 4 p.m. with “Prestino’s Magic Show”. Tickets will be available in advance.
June 24
The Jericho Public Library will hold a session on science for children in grades 3 to 5 with “Library Learning Lab” at 11 a.m.
A one-woman show, “Hot, Hot, Hot Summer Kick-Off With Flo Michaels” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 7:30 p.m.
June 26
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis star in the movie “Fences”, which will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13, 139 minutes long.
“Build Your Own World Cupcakes” is a program for teens at the Syosset Public Library with The Baking Coach at 7 p.m.
June 27
The afternoon book discussion group at the Syosset Public Library will meet at 1:30 p.m. The focus will be on the book Circling The Sun by Paula McLain. Jean Simpson will lead the discussions.
June 28
Louise Cella Caruso will be at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss the works of Georgia O’Keeffe in “Flower Power”.
June 29
“Science Camp With Mad Science Brioxlogy”, using LEGO bricks, will be offered at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. for children in grades 1 through 6.
June 30
Pre-K steady walking babies, up to 5 years of age, are welcomed to join “Fun With Movement” at 10:30 a.m. at the Jericho Public Library.
At 11 a.m. at the Syosset Public Library, children ages 3 ½ to those entering Grade 5 are invited to a shark craft program.
“Joan Rivers: Can We Talk” will be explored by Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt School and The New School University, John Kenrick at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m.
Syosset Brownies learn computer coding
Syosset 3rd Grade Brownie Troop 3450 (Village Elementary School) recently participated in the 3rd Annual Coder Dojo hosted by Thomson Reuters in New York City. As background, CoderDojo NYC is a “volunteer non-profit program that provides learning experiences for children to explore web, game and app development.”
The girls learned introductory com-
puter coding using the Scratch program. Each girl brought their own laptop and with the help of volunteer mentors, created a computer game. This out of-school learning experience culminated with the girls presenting their games to all the attendees. This was a fabulous and unique opportunity. Thank you to Danielle Rivner for landing this opportunity for our Brownie troop.
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Obesity causes more serious health issues than smoking, drinking or poverty.
NYU Winthrop Hospital is responding with the widest choice of safe and effective treatment options in the tri-state area.
NYU Winthrop, a leader in bariatric weight loss surgery, was the first hospital in New York State to use advanced minimally invasive daVinci Robotic Surgery to reduce discomfort and speed recovery. NYU Winthrop is the only hospital in New York that offers the HMR Diet, named 2017 ’s Best Diet for Fast Weight Loss by US News & World Report. The HMR Diet is a medical weight loss program managed by endocrinologists, dietitians and nurse practitioners. And NYU Winthrop is among the first in the nation to offer revolutionary VBLOC Therapy. VBLOC uses a pacemaker-type device to block nerve signals to control appetite and eating patterns.
To learn more about NYU Winthrop’s full range of medically supervised weight loss programs, call 1-866-WINTHROP or go to nyuwinthrop.org. NYU Winthrop is a proud affiliate of NYU Langone.
June 16,
Syosset resident publishes book of photos of NYC synagogues
Syosset resident, Michael J. Weinstein, a Director - Investments with Oppenheimer & Co. in Jericho, recently published a photo book called “Ten Times Chai: 180 Orthodox Synagogues of New York City.”
In 2014, Weinstein Googled the words, mitzvah and Brooklyn, together because his family was originally from Brooklyn and he wanted to “give back” somehow. His search resulted in finding Michael Cohen, www. themitzvahman.org and Weinstein got started in doing acts of kindness, known as “chesed,” by volunteering his spare time visiting Holocaust Survivors, through a program called Connect2NY, Friendly Visiting for Holocaust Survivors, part of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island.
For over two years, most Thursday evenings after work, and Sunday mornings, Weinstein drove from his home in Syosset and visit over 22 Holocaust survivors, ranging in
A special graduation ceremony
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino (third row left), Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (fourth row left), Councilman Thomas P. Hand (fifth row center) and Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich (fifth row second from left) recently attended the Morgan Center program’s Graduation Ceremony held at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Hicksville Athletic Center, where the organization is based locally. Everyone on hand congratulated the young graduates and their parents on this important milestone. The Morgan Center provides preschool age children battling cancer the opportunity to learn and socialize in a safe environment. Children undergoing chemotherapy treatment have a suppressed immune system. The Morgan Center allows these children to interact in a setting where all of the parents understand the inherent risks and the importance of a germ free environment and limiting exposures. The Morgan Center is provided free of charge to the children and their families. Tuition and expenses are completely supported by private donations and fundraising.
age from 80 to 105, in different neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Along the way, he had a desire to explore the nearby synagogues and started taking photos. Originally thinking he
would someday do a book of Brooklyn synagogues, he later expanded his search, to Queens, where he lived for three years after he was born, before moving to Jericho in the 1960s,and then to
Manhattan, where he lived for several years after graduating Cornell University in 1985. He continued to the Bronx, where his Grandfather once lived, near Yankee Stadium, and to Staten
Island, where his Great Grandparents are buried. Along the way, Weinstein was guided by a teaching of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, in Likutey Moharan, called “Azamra”, finding the good points, in others, in ourselves. While not every orthodox synagogue is perfect or a work of art, he focused on finding the good points.
Published by Brown Books Publishing Group of Dallas, TX, the book is a hard cover, coffee table style photobook, with 5 chapters, one for each of the 5 boroughs of New York City. It has 613 color photos. Ten Times Chai is dedicated to the Holocaust Survivors he met on his journey and can be purchased in Judaica stores in the 5 Towns, such as Judaica Plus and Five Towns Judaica, as well as Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
Cover from Syosset resident Michael J. Weinstein’s new book “Ten Times Chai: 180 Orthodox Synagogues of New York City.”
BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER
Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon boasts being the world’s longest running musical review, and once you decide to dismiss the stupidity of the premise – Snow White’s search for her Prince
Charming – you become completely enchanted with the quality of the musical performances, the costumes that would make Ziegfeld jealous (the hats are spectacularly outrageous), the choreography, and yes, the satire.
This isn’t expressly a political satire, though all your favorite
BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER
It’s our second day in Yosemite National Park.
I am surprised at how much we could cover on our first day in Yosemite National Park, spent hiking in Yosemite Valley. This is the most popular and iconic part of this vast park, the size of Rhode Island, but the three trails we chose – Mist Trail, John Muir, Mirror Lake – haven given us a really good sense of the park, despite its size. Since we need to leave the area for San Francisco, 200 miles away, by 4 pm, we cleverly find a hike (thanks to the Tenaya Lodge concierge) that starts from just inside the South Gate, in the Wawona section, thereby cutting out 1 ½ hour drive each way jut to get into Yosemite Valley at the center of the park. We plan this out very well: the Chilnualna Falls Trail is just about 6 miles from the Tenaya Lodge, and is much, much, much less crowded – and yet, we meet some wonderful people from Australia and other places.
It is also sufficiently long hike to take about five or six hours – exactly the amount of time we have, and, we discover, offers dramatic, close-by views of the cascading Chilnualna Falls, the sweeping vistas of the southern Yosemite, and wonderful diversity of the landscape, as the trail winds through a variety
political figures are zinged. Beach Blanket Babylon is really more of a spoof of popular culture, iconic brands, hot celebrities. And though the musical has been playing here in San Francisco since 1974, sections seem as if they were written just the week before, they are that timely.
In a phrase, it’s a hoot that
carries you along with abandon as if you were riding a tube through rapids. Just suspend disbelief, sit back and enjoy the ride.
A mind-boggling statistic that would seem to make the show eligible for inclusion in the Guinness Book
We start out in the village of Wawona (you pass a general store so if you need supplies, this would be a great place), turn onto Chilnualna Falls Road and park at the trailhead (there are restroom facilities here).
This hike is billed as strenuous –mainly for a fairly steep, nearly milelong beginning, that includes narrow, high stone steps (with the reward of a gorgeous cascading waterfall). Then it is a steady upward (though mostly gradual) climb for about 4 miles, with a 2,400-foot elevation gain to an altitude of 6,600 feet - that’s what makes the hike tough.
The Chilnualna Falls, which fortunately for us is one of the less known and visited falls (and not
accessible by car), consists of five large cascades that slide through and over large granite rock formations – almost like the ruins of a fort, parts of which we get to climb.
At various points we come across the cataracts, up close, and each time, the sound and view is dramatic.
Finally, we come to a beautiful scene where the Chilnualna Falls comes to a ledge before going over a ridge. Here, we sit along some flat rocks right beside the water, and look over the forest and distant mountain peaks of the southern Yosemite and the Wawona Dome.
From here, you can continue on to get to the top of the fall (as well as connect to several other trails that go all the way back to into Yosemite Valley), but considering our time schedule (and looking out at rain clouds flowing in), we head down after a lovely picnic along side the cascading Chilnualna Creek.
Most of the trail is along the ridge so you have dramatic views of the creek or valley. Some of it crosses through meadow, so there is wonderful variation. The views of the rushing water and waterfalls are surprising and dramatic.
One of the nicest aspects of this trail, as compared to yesterday’s hikes on the Mist Trail, the John Muir Trail and the Mirror Lake Trail, are the opportunities to appreciate some magnificent trees and flowers. After about a half mile (and the first cascade), the trail leaves the creek and heads up switchbacks through manzanita, oak and mixed conifer forest. In the spring, the hillsides are full of Mountain Misery - a spreading plant with beautiful white blossoms, which we get to see. In among the Mountain Misery you may well see Hartweg’s Irises, Indian Pink, Golden Yarrow, Narrow-Leaved Ceanothus,
Utah Serviceberry and several more showy flowers. Some of the side seeps might be blooming with Seep Spring Monkeyflowers and perhaps Sunflowers.
The upper cascades of Chilnualna Falls are quite beautiful in high flow, and in the early season they will be flanked with Azaleas, Mountain Pride Penstemmon and Dogwoods, Pussypaws and others.
We don’t necessarily realize it, but we are also passing through territories of deer, coyote, mountain lion, and black bear. There are birds, as well, but we are a bit early to see the western tanager which can be spotted from May through September.
Finally, as we near the top, we have views over to Wawona Dome and finally of the falls themselves.
We have to climb down a little from the trail to these broad slabs so we
have a beautiful view of the falls. It is a perfect place for our picnic lunch.
Coming back along the same trail is much, much easier – basically a gentle downward slope, and you are looking out at the scenery so the views are very different. Even the obstacles are no concern because we have already done them.
We are down to the steep part when it begins to rain. There are a couple of obstacles – like leaping over flowing water (thank goodness for my hiking sticks!).
We make it all the way back just in time for it to rain in earnest, adding to our feeling of physical satisfaction and accomplishment. All in all, an 8.2 mile hike that takes from 10 am to 3:40 pm.
What I love most, after completing this trail, is how different the experience has been from the previous day’s hike in Yosemite Valley – the vegetation, the meadows, the general landscape – and how surprisingly gorgeous the falls and the creek, and especially, the peacefulness without the crowds.
Preparation: bring enough water (2 water bottles) and prepare for changes in weather: bring rain poncho and plastic bags to cover cameras from rain or mist; rain poncho; snacks, moleskin for blisters, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, camera, extra memory card and battery, cell phone, an extra layer in case it gets cool. I have also found hiking sticks extremely helpful.
For non-hikers, non-DIYers, Tenaya Lodge offers a Yosemite Tour Package, via mini-bus, that includes lunch and narration, and guarantees waterfalls
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and wildlife and seeing the most popular sights of Yosemite. (Offered May 1-Nov. 30; from $575 spring, $685 summer, $555 fall; call 888-514-2167 or Tenaya Reservations directly at 559-692-8916).
Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623, 800-722-8584, tenayalodge.com.
To plan your visit to Yosemite National Park, https://www.nps.gov/ yose/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm , https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Even more helpful to plan your hike is this site: http://yosemiteexplorer.com/ trails.
See also:
Yosemite National Park: Best Valley Hikes for First Timers
Tenaya Lodge Provides Luxury Lodging Resort Experience at Gateway to Yosemite National Park
Muir Woods is San Francisco’s Cathedral to Mother Nature
Father’s Day comes on Sunday, June 18, this year and it’s a great time to acknowledge – and thank – our Dads for their love and support.
One famous dad found his success by taking risks and making some unconventional choices. Danny DeVito, actor and director, has some major films under his belt and he’s also very proud of his three children, Lucy, Grace and Jacob.
Actor, director and producer Danny DeVito was born Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. on November 17, 1944, in Neptune, NJ. DeVito was raised by his mother, Julia, and his father, Danny, Sr., a small business owner whose various ventures included a candy store, a dry cleaner, a dairy outlet and a pool hall. He grew up in a family of five, with his parents and two older sisters. He was raised in Asbury Park, NJ.
Years later DeVito said, “Jersey is always with me. I was one of the lucky ones. Asbury Park is just the greatest place in the world to spend your childhood.” (thefamouspeople.com)
Danny DeVito attended Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Grammar School and Oratory Prep High School in Summit, NJ. He had asked his parents if he could go there as a way to stay out of trouble during his teenaged years.
During high school he first tried his hand at acting, starring in school productions of “St. Francis of Assisi” and the “Billion Dollar Saint.”
Although he acted in high school, when Danny DeVito graduated in 1962 he didn’t even consider acting as a possible career. DeVito recalled, “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I got out of high school. College didn’t seem a likely or desirable option, and I didn’t want to go too far away.”
DeVito was lounging around the house one day when his older sister, Angela, suggested that he work as a hairdresser at the salon she owned. He remembers thinking, “Well, I’m not doing anything else, and I could meet a lot of girls there.”
He was known as “Mr. D” and liked the job well enough but after working for 18 months at Angela’s salon, DeVito decided to switch to the cosmetics profession which was better for him finan-
cially.
At the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, he applied to take makeup classes and there he discovered that all of the applicants had to perform a monologue to get into any of the school’s programs.
He got a lot of positive feedback after doing his monologue, so DeVito decided to take acting classes as well. He quickly realized that acting was what he was meant to do.
DeVito graduated from the American Academy in 1966 and worked briefly at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Ct., where he met and became friends with fellow actor Michael Douglas.
While in Connecticut, DeVito read Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and after seeing an ad for Hollywood auditions for a movie version of the book, DeVito moved to Los Angeles.
In California DeVito didn’t get a part in the film “In Cold Blood” or in any other movie. Instead, he said, “I worked as a car parker and I hung around the Sunset Strip with all the flower children. I had long hair and I wore a
raincoat and sneakers, and I fit right in.
But I wanted to act.” Realizing that if he wanted to act, doing some off-Broadway parts would be a good idea so DeVito soon moved back to New York.
In 1971, DeVito landed the role of Martini in an off-Broadway production of Ken Kesey’s classic novel, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” That role led to DeVito’s big break four years later, when Michael Douglas produced a film version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and asked DeVito to revive his stage role.
Widely praised by critics, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” swept the five major Academy Awards for best picture, actor, actress, director and screenplay in 1976. That put DeVito in the national spotlight.
In 1978, DeVito auditioned for a new NBC series called “Taxi.” Before beginning his audition, DeVito famously flung the script down on the table and demanded, “One thing I want to know before we start: Who wrote this (blank)?”
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BY TOM MARGENAU
Recently, I wrote a column about how Social Security impacts widows and widowers. But the questions keep flowing into my inbox. So today, more answers to more questions from widows.
Q: My husband died two months ago. He had been getting Social Security disability benefits for years. I am 64 years old and I have been getting my own Social Security since I was 62. I filed for widow’s benefits and was shocked to learn that because I took early retirement (following your advice, by the way), my widow’s benefit is now permanently reduced! Please tell your readers that taking reduced retirement benefits has ramification for any future widow’s benefits you might be due.
A: I won’t do that because it’s wrong. Either you were misinformed, or you misunderstood what someone at the Social Security Administration told you. The fact that you took reduced retirement has nothing to do with the amount of your widow’s benefits. About all that really matters is your age when you filed for widow’s benefits. If you start those benefits before age 66, there will be a reduction. That reduction is roughly one-half of one percent for each month you are under age 66. So at age 64, your widow’s benefit is reduced roughly 12 percent. To repeat, your widow’s benefits are not reduced because you took your own benefits at 62. They are reduced because you were 64 when you filed for widow’s benefits.
And perhaps it was not explained to you, but you would have had the option of continuing to receive your reduced retirement benefits until age 66. And then, at that time, you could have switched to 100 percent widow’s benefits.
If you like that option and can afford it, you could go back to your Social Security office and ask to withdraw your widow’s claim. Anyone has up to 12 months to change his or her mind about a Social Security claim and withdraw it. You could then live on your own reduced retirement benefits until you are 66, when you would refile for widow’s benefits and get the 100 percent rate. (By the way, in a recent column, I mistakenly said you have six months to withdraw a claim. I apologize for the error.)
I also need to deliver this message to my readers. You said you followed my advice when you filed for reduced retirement benefits. I have pointed out hundreds of times in this column that I am NOT a financial advisor and I do not advise people when to file for benefits. On the other hand, I do explain Social Security rules about the ramifications of filing for Social Security benefits at various ages.
To be fair, I must admit that as an antidote to the “Social Security maximizing” fever that has gripped so many seniors today, and that has so many of them delaying starting their benefits until age 70, I occasionally tell my read-
Widows with Social Security Issues
ers about my wife and I taking our Social Security at 62 and how we’ve been having fun spending our reduced retirement benefits. I have never meant that to be “advice.” I’m simply relating my own personal experience.
Q: My 88-year-old husband recently died. He had started his Social Security when he was 62 years old. I am 81. I never worked outside the home. So I was getting wife’s benefits on his record. I thought that after he died I was going to start getting his full Social Security benefit. I got an increase, but not as much as I thought. Can you explain this to me?
A: I’m not sure what you meant when you said you thought you would get his “full benefit.” If you meant his full retirement age benefit, then that’s wrong. You will never get that. Or to put that another way, because he took reduced retirement benefits, that reduction carries over to the widow’s benefits you are now due.
And please note that this is a different scenario from the issue discussed in the first question. In that case, the fact that the widow took her own early retirement benefits had no impact on her eventual widow’s benefits. But in your case, the fact that your husband took early retirement does impact your widow’s benefits.
I usually tell women over age 66 that they will start getting whatever their husband was getting when he died in the form of widow’s benefits. So if he was getting a reduced retirement benefit, that reduced benefit will then become your widow’s rate (minus whatever you might be due in your own retirement benefits.)
But that is not always the case because the law guarantees that a widow (over age 66) can’t get less than 82.5 percent of her deceased husband’s full benefit rate. You said your husband took benefits at 62. For someone his age, that meant he was getting 80 percent of his full benefit. As I just said, you would normally get that. But because of the widow’s 82.5 percent guaranteed minimum, you will actually get 2.5 percent more than he was getting.
Q: My ex-husband recently died. We had been married for 35 years before we divorced in 2010. Neither of us remarried. He was 75, and I am 74. His Social Security benefit is almost twice as much as mine. Based on something you wrote in a previous column about a similar situation, I called Social Security and told them I wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits. Imagine my shock when they told me that no such benefits existed! What should I do now?
A: You should call them back, or maybe plan a trip to your local Social Security office, and insist on filing for divorced widow’s benefits, which, by the way, really do exist. But this time, tell them you want to file for “surviving divorced wife’s benefits.” That’s the name the Social Security Administration
uses to refer to benefits for divorced widows. And I suppose legally that’s the proper term. After all, if your ex-husband dies, you’re not really his “widow.” You’re his ex-wife and you’ve survived him, so that makes you his “surviving divorced wife.”
(Note to readers: This woman eventually got back to me and told me that after visiting her local office and asking
to file a surviving divorced wife’s claim, everything worked out. Still, it bugs me that the first SSA clerk she talked to couldn’t figure out what this lady meant when she said she wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits.)
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM
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Guinness Book of Records, Beach Blanket Babylon has already had more than 16,000 performances and has been seen by six million people who come to the delightful theater at Club Fugazi in the North Beach district from around the world. The show doesn’t
wonder why they don’t spend a few bucks on a smarter , more updated unifying gag.
It all began on June 7, 1974, when Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. There were 214 seats crammed into a tiny space. The floor was covered with two tons of sand;
only spoof celebrities, it draws its share to its audience: HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall as well as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Beach Blanket Babylon (whatever basis in plot that title originates from seems to have been erased with the sands of time) follows Snow White as she finds herself in various locales around the world in search of her “Prince Charming.” (I can only imagine that way back in its history, these locations had more relevance to the plot.)
Our favorite bit was Donald and Melania Trump and the Trump family (done as the Von Trapp Family from “Sound of Music”). The incredibly long and varied list of characters that get their share of ribbing include Vladimir Putin, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Adele, Hamilton, Kellyanne Conway, Darth Vadar (Steve Bannon), Barack and Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Prince, Ivanka Trump, Bernie Sanders, Kim Kardashian and Kanye, Hillary Clinton and Bill, Oprah and the San Francisco Giants.
But the main reason that this show has survived all these years is the astonishing quality of the performances and yes, witty lyrics, and FABULOUS costumes (and hats!) that makes you
a lifeguard tore tickets at the door and sprayed the backs of people’s hand with Coppertone®. (Now I know where the title comes from!) For $2.50, the audience was entertained by a 45-minute show with four main performers, a chorus line of hula-dancing middle-aged housewives doing card stunts, a band dressed as poodles, one lighting man on top of a lifeguard stand manipulating Folger’s® coffee can lights and a whole lots of laughs.
One of the big Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers with a hat that features the entire San Francisco skyline which seems impossible to carry.
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On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue
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The show was to run for six weeks. That was more than 40 years ago.
After a brief stint in the fall of 1974 at Club Olympus, Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon opened at Club Fugazi, a really beautiful theater that makes you think you are back in
eggplant Parmigiana; Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini (Fresh homemade eggs pasta Porcini Mushroom, Garlic, Olive oli, Fresh Italian Parsley) and Pizza Rustica (San marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, salame toscano, arugula (reservations recommended, Baonecci Ristorante, 516 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133, 415-
1890s San Francisco, where it has been running since. The show became an expanded version of the Tivoli and Olympus shows, with more characters, grander sets, a larger cast and what was to become a trademark of the show, bigger hats!
This show is every bit a showy, elaborate display – you can’t believe they can get that many performers doing complicated choreography (and in those hats!) on an intimate stage. The musicians are fantastic, too.
Tickets range from $25 - $155 (based on performance date and seat location) and can be purchased online at www. beachblanketbabylon.com, in person at the box office or by calling 415-4214222. All performances take place at Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.) in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach district. Shows perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 6 & 9 p.m., and Sundays at 2 & 5 p.m. (Due to liquor license restrictions, persons under 21 are not admitted to evening performances. (Minors welcome at Sunday matinees.) Valid photo I.D. is required.
Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., 415-421-4222, www. beachblanketbabylon.com
Club Fugazi happens to be in North Beach which has some of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco (and is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods). We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at the casual and moderately priced Baonecci Ristorante - pasta with truffles,
been rated a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2017.
But the casual appearance and really moderate pricing disguises the exquisite, opulent quality of the fish, much it that has been flown in directly from Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market (when you arrive, the list of fish that have come in that day are on a board).
The presentations are breathtaking, but when you bring yourself to take a bite, every morsel brings an astonishment of succulent flavor, so that even the memory of the meal makes your mouth water.
The experience is the culinary equivalent of euphoria.
“Donald and the von Trump Family,” one of Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers spoofing political figures.
989-1806).
North Beach was home base for The Beats, Jack Kerouac and poet Alan Ginzberg. Arrive early and stop in at The Beat Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Beat memorabilia, including original manuscripts and first editions, letters, personal effects and cultural ephemera, originally collected by Jerry Cimano, (The Beat Museum, 540 Broadway (at Columbus Ave.), San Francisco, CA 94133 (museum entrance is $8/Adults, $5/Students/Seniors), 800-KEROUAC (800-537-6822), www.kerouac.com, email info@kerouac.com, follow on Twitter @ KerouacDotCom and The Beat Museum on Facebook.)
Okane is San Francisco SoMa Neighborhood Gastropub Serving Extravagant Japanese Cuisine at Everyman Price
Well off San Francisco’s tourist track, an exquisite dining experience awaits at Okane, a delightful, intimate neighborhood izakaya in the style of a Japanese gastropub, tucked into SoMa (South of Market), once a warehouse and light industrial district that became popular work/living space for musicians and artists and clubs until the techies took over and now is loosely known as the Design district.
Okane, which opened in January 2015, is the hip, casual sister restaurant to the more upscale, sophisticated Michelin-starred Omakase restaurant literally next door. Okane has already
It’s also an education in Japanese cuisine.
Okane is a SoMa neighborhood izakaya – a Japanese gastropub –serving traditional and refined Japanese “comfort” food and contemporary sushi. Many of the selections would be common in Japan but are rarer to find in a Japanese restaurant in America.
The menu at Okane, which is owned by Kash Feng and Jackson Yu who is also the Executive Chef, features an array of shareable vegetable, fish and meat course (Ippin, or appetizers)s, rice and noodles, nigiri sushi and sushi rolls, and assorted specialties.
Highlights from the izakaya menu include the Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shio-kombu and truffle; Wakadori Karaage (fried young chicken); Nebeyaki Udon with shrimp tempura, chicken, wakame, green onion and fish cake; and Oyako Donburi with chicken, egg and green onion.
We were treated to Uni, the edible part of the sea urchin (Mario, the manager, actually saved it for our arrival) presented with the spikey
part still on the plate, which was so fresh that when you poked it, it would actually still move reflexively. The meat is sweet, creamy in texture and delectable.
This was followed by a sampling from the sushi menu, overseen by Chef Rico Li, who creates a mix of traditional nigiri selections and contemporary rolls. Among the most popular (for good reason): the Ginza which features shrimp tempura (giving it a bit of a crunchy texture), avocado and cucumber, topped with torched Hamachi, jalapeño (a fusion tip of the hat to San Francisco), and spicy blue fin tuna, and Shibuya prepared with avocado, shiso, tobiko (flying fish roe), topped with salmon and a tiny lemon wedge and a Japanese mint leaf; and the Shinjuku, with snow crab and avocado, topped with A5 Wagyu beef.
We were gobsmacked by a succession of offerings, each setting off flashes of euphoric delight with each bite:
From the Special Fish Ippin Ryori: Albacore Aburi prepared with Japanese mustard mayonnaise and truffle; and Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shiokonbu, truffle.
Agi Tataki, one of the chef’s seasonal sashimi offerings, is mackerel sashimi with ponzu (a citrus-based sauce), onions, ginger and momiji oroshi (grated daikon radish and red chili peppers).
From the sushi offerings, we savored barracuda, salmon belly, Hamachi (yellowtail that already comes sauced so you don’t dip it), Tai (sea bream), Kinmedai (golden eye snapper), prepared with sea salt, lemon and torched is also sensational.
The authentic Japanese cuisine is complimented with a comprehensive
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1942 Waltoffer Avenue North Bellmore, NY 11010
Many, many collectibles and finds in Thai house. Lots of vintage items including pinball machines, costume jewelry, rugs, garage, tons of tools and items in the shed. Artwork, outdoor furniture and household and furniture.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !
YARD SALE
FRANKLIN SQUARE
Sat & Sun 6/24 &6/25 9am 4pm
882 Garfield St
Franklin Square
Clothing, Toys, games, Books, Household items, Briac a Brac and much more !!
PETS
PET SERVICES
A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL
LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717
DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?
HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early!
Annmarie 516-775-4256
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICES
DETTAGLIO DETAILING : Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator. Dependable, professional detailer, SUVs, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports/Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $95/cars only. Coupons not to be combined. 631-612-7152. Check us out on Facebook.
AUTOS WANTED
DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!
LOOKING TO BUY!
Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048
OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry, clocks, watches. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981
CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900
PROFESSIONAL
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
GARDEN CITY BORDER
APARTMENT: Huge bright
2 bedroom, 2 bath with large dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,970+ electric. Available approx. June 1 www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101
GARDEN CITY BORDER:
New construction, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CAC, laundry, parking, no pets, near LIJ Hospital, close to LIRR $2245 includes heat. No fee. Immediate. 516-712-9521
HOMES FOR RENT
GARDEN CITY SOUTH
Cape Cod, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, mid block. Washington St. School. New Gas Heat. Includes landscaping. No Pets, No Smoking. References. $2,850 Call or text: 516-366-0614
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE
VILLAGES FLORIDA
Retired? Before crowds and expense of winter, rent my 2br/2ba home in The Villages, Fl this Oct /Nov. Access to free golf, pools and recreation centers. Ourhome4rent.com (enter 3052) Call 618-406-2542
OFFICE SPACE
WILLISTON PARK
1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.
VACATION RENTAL
AMAGANSETT
SUMMER RENTAL by former Garden City resident. Post and beam.
Great room. 3 bedroom; 3 full baths, den, screened in porch. Central air, heated pool, wi-fi. Sleeps 6-8. Close to shopping, beach, jitney, LIRR. Weekly, monthly rental. Contact Mary 212-888-4947
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
VACATION RENTAL
JAMESPORT PARADISE IN THE NORTH FORK
Jamesport gem available for monthly or weekly rental in August. House boasts large L-shaped in-ground pool (eco -friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck, beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short walk to Iron Pier Beach and close proximity to vineyards. For further information and interior photos, text or call 516-314-8978
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
HOMES FOR SALE
GARDEN CITY
Western Section Custom Split over 2,200’. Living Room, Dining Room and Eat In Kitchen on first level, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths on second level with access to attic. Street level has Family Room and Office/Bedroom with 1/2 Bath plus Porch, Patio and Garage. Rec Room and Laundry on lower level. Much room for expansion on 1/3 acre. $839,000 Principals. Call 516-782-7148
LOTS FOR SALE
HUDSON VALLEY LAND
LIQUIDATION! June 24th & 25th Greene County. 16 tracts, 3 to 50 acres from $39,900 18 miles from Albany 2 hrs GW Bridge. Terms avail. Call 888479-3394 newyorklandandlakes. com
OPEN HOUSE
LAUREL OPEN HOUSE
Sat 6/17 1:00-3:00
3690 Great Peconic Bay Blvd
Custom 3000 sq ft Brick Ranch with deed beach rights! This home features Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Room, Eat In Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/ Bath and additional 3 Bedrooms and Bath. Large Laundry Room. Walk Up Attic. $799,000 MLS#2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE
BAITING HOLLOW
Elegantly appointed Contemporary Home on Acre+ Park Like Property. 4 BRS, 3 Baths. Indulge in the Luxury & Privately Set In Ground Swimming Pool. Formal LR/fireplace, FDR, New Gourmet EIK & Family Room. Master Suite/Balcony. Circular Drive, Garage, Full Basement. This One Has It All. $779,000 Colony Realty, 631-722-5800
JAMESPORT
375’ of Waterfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of sandy bay beach. Boat dock on property. Cape with 3 BRS. Living Room w/stone fireplace. Bring your architect. $2,495,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623
SERVICES
COMPUTERS
COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION
Chaminade Graduate
Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking. com
SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
AMBIANCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
*Handyman & Remodeling
*Kitchen Installations
*Furniture Assembly
*Finish Carpentry
*Minor Electrical & Plumbing
23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154
LAMPS FIXED $65
In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628
MASONRY
All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps.
Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378
PAINTING PAINTING
PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Summer Specials! Call Steve cell 972-998-8573
PARTY HELP
LADIES & GENTLEMEN
RELAX & ENJOY
Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545
TUTORING
AP MATH SCHOLAR: Available to tutor your child at reasonable rates. Can tutor in all mathematical subjects. Flexible scheduling. Please call 516-7757883
ELEMENTARY TUTOR:
Elementary teacher dual certified in general and special education (Birth-6th grade) available to work with your student to support, enhance and reinforce important skills in Math & Literacy. Call Jeanine 516-2251044
ENGLISH TUTOR:
Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT/ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com
LongIslandEnglishTutor.com
Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.
SERVICES
TUTORING
IMPROVE READING SKILLS!
Wilson Reading Certified Tutor available to work with your child on summer reading assignments or other reading challenges. NYS certified teacher, fingerprinted, available to tutor in your home or public library. Flexible schedule, local to Garden City and surrounding area. References available. Call 516-650-4578
MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT
TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026
MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314
ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314
SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
WANTED! Leona Handelman, Half Hollow Hills Math Teacher. Empowering students K-12. Common Core and enrichment, PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / test prep, professional licensing exams. Free evaluation and personalized tutoring programs. 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024
INSTRUCTION
PIANO LESSONS
By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com
CLEANING
CLEANING SERVICES
AVAILABLE:
For homes and offices. Many years experience and good recommendations. Responsible and trustworthy. If interested, please call Elizabeth: 516-7877527 OR 516-360-4269
SERVICES
CLEANING
CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959
HOUSE CLEANER:
Experienced service, great references, reliable. English speaking. Please call Mirian at 516642-6624
MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE
Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm
Supplies provided if needed
Own transportation
Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026
SHINY & LUXURY, INC CLEANING COMPANY
Commercial & Residential After Party, Construction, Remodeling Cleanup Free Estimates! Call Mayra or Gabriela at: 516-225-1612 OR 516-444-8798
Email: mayra@shilux.com
SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS
GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING
Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out
Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686
STRONG ARM CLEANING:
Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com
SERVICES
A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405
COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com
COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125
DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home/office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed / insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220
SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL LETTER
WRITER: Will write your letters of: Complaint, Regret, Applications, Correspondence, Thank You’s, Speeches, Reports, Cover Letters, Newsletters, Editing and more. Your letters will get results! Ron Goldberg 516567-8434 ron.e.goldberg@gmail. com
PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400
SPORTS
LACROSSE TRAINING by 2 Brothers. Both play at GCHS One Offense / One Defense. They will use their knowledge of both ends of the field to train your son. Individuals and small groups welcome. For more info and pricing, email: lacrosse1722@gmail.com
Love to write?
We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team!
Friday, June 16, 2017
SERVICES
1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557
Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM.
Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.
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That display of caustic wit landed him the part of the endearingly tyrannical taxi dispatcher Louie DePalma for the fictional Sunshine Cab Company. It made him a sweetheart on American TV and soon it landed him roles in Hollywood movies. He has always been admired for his comedic timing and humorous remarks but he also experimented with serious movies, as well.
“Taxi” ran for five years, from 1978 to 1983, and DeVito won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1981. In 1979 and 1980 he won Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Basically, “Taxi” made DeVito what he is today. It gave him the popularity and recognition that were essential for him to get into films.
Throughout the 1980s, ‘90s and 2000s, DeVito starred in several movies. He appeared with Jack Nicholson in the 1983 film “Terms of Endearment” and co-starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1988 comedy “Twins.” In 1992, DeVito earned rave reviews for his portrayal of The Penguin, the vengeful villain in “Batman Returns.”
Danny DeVito was the director of “Matilda,” a movie that came out in 1996 that was based on the book by Roald Dahl. He and Rhea Perlman starred in “Matilda” as Harry and Zinnia Wormwood, the parents of Matilda.
The film is about a young genius named Matilda, who uses telekinesis to deal with her parents, who do not value education, and Agatha Trunchbull, the stern principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School. At the age of 4, Matilda discovers the local library and she lets herself out of her house to walk there every day to read while her father is at work, her mother is playing bingo and her older brother, Michael, is at school.
He also starred in “Romancing the
WRITER’S CORNER
Danny DeVito: One dad’s key to success
Stone” (1984), “Ruthless People” (1986), “Throw Momma from the Train” (1987), “The War of the Roses” (1989), “L.A. Confidential” (1997) and “Big Fish” (2003). DeVito returned to TV in 2005, starring in the cult hit FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” DeVito plays a morally challenged father on this edgy sitcom. (cite)
In addition to his work on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” DeVito made several films later in his career. He appeared with Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon in the drama “Solitary Man” (2009), and in the romantic comedy “When in Rome” (2010) with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. In 2012, DeVito was the voice of the title character in the hit animated film “The Lorax” which is one of Dr. Seuss’ popular books.
DeVito has also enjoyed considerable success as a director and producer. DeVito directed several episodes of “Taxi” and made his feature film directorial debut with the dark comedy “Throw Momma from the Train.” He co-starred in that movie with Billy Crystal.
He has since directed half a dozen other feature films. DeVito earns producer credits on movies like “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “Erin Brockovich” (2000) and “Be Cool” (2005).
During more than three decades in Hollywood as an actor, director and producer, DeVito has seen the good, the bad and the ugly of the film industry. He once said, “… Making a movie is not a walk in the park. Every movie is like navigating treacherous terrain … Fighting a battle and winning is fun and this business is fun. I love it. It’s the greatest business in the world.” (thefamouspeople.com) Danny DeVito received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his rich contribution to TV in 2011.
While acting in a 1970 off-Broadway production of “The Shrinking Bride,”
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DeVito met actress Rhea Perlman. She had gone to see a friend in the single performance of the production. Perlman is best known for her long-running role on the TV sitcom “Cheers.” Her co-stars were Ted Danson and Shelley Long.
The Brooklyn-born Perlman played Carla Tortelli and in her own inimitable way she did a great job. She won four Emmy Awards for her “Cheers” performances. DeVito and Perlman married
in 1982. They have three children, Lucy, Gracie and Jake.
The couple founded Jersey Films, a production company that produced films including “Garden State” and other movies. DeVito is a vegetarian and an animal lover. DeVito and Perlman live in California.
A very Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads out there! Enjoy your special day!!
On Father’s Day, Some Heartfelt Quotes
Danny DeVito: “If you’re going to have kids, there’s only one way to go. They have to know they’re the most important things in your life, and once you’re doing that, there’s no way that you could not learn from them, because they just give you stuff constantly.”
Channing Tatum: “I’ve never protected the president (in real life), but I have been a new dad, and I can tell you that being a new dad is pretty terrifying. I’m pretty sure that something about the president makes the stakes a little higher, but to me as a new father, nothing is more important or scary than protecting a daughter.”
Matthew McConaughey: “(Fatherhood) is the one thing I’ve always wanted to be … Never is a man more of a man than when he is the father of a newborn. You know what’s important. I definitely got more selfish. And at the same time, I think I got more compassionate.”
Matt Damon: “The only way I can describe (fatherhood)… it sounds stupid, but at the end of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ you know how his heart grows like five times? Everything is full. It’s just full all the time.”
Michael Bublé: “(Fatherhood is) the greatest thing that could ever happen. You can’t explain it until it happens, it’s like telling somebody what water feels like before they’ve ever swam in it.”
Chris Rock: “Every day I’m proud to be a dad. When you have kids, there’s no such thing as quality time. There’s just time. There’s no, ‘Ooh, his graduation’s better than going to the mall.’ It’s all kind of equal. Changing her diaper and her winning a contest, it’s all good.”
Billy Crystal: “Kids need a happy household. They need to be loved and supported in their dreams. And I don’t think you can make your kids’ dreams your own. They need you to support them in their dreams.”
PLACES, NEAR & FAR....
On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue
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menu of sake, Japanese craft beer (Okane is one of the only San Francisco restaurants to offer Coedo Pilsner, IPA and Black Lager on tap), and wine.
Okane doesn’t do many desserts, but to finish the meal, we experienced black sesame ice cream that is the perfect combination of sweet/not sweet – a taste a little like peanut butter – that becomes addictive. (Save room!)
You can sit at the sushi counter and be treated to Chef’s Choice, where you are served one piece to savor at a time,
($80 pp, compared to $150 at Omikase).
Okane is also unusual in serving brunch (what a concept!).
Okane’s interior design, by Aya Jessani, a San Francisco-based interior designer who also helped create the intimate space for Omakase – there are just 46 seats – is utterly perfect to make you feel absolutely relaxed, focused on nothing more than to savor every morsel.
Okane is the sort of place you happily wait in line for.
Average Lunch: $15-$20 Dinner: $30$40 Capacity 46 seats and a four-seat sushi bar Private Parties For private events, contact Jean Francisco at jean@ omakasesf.com or call the restaurant at 415-865-9788
Okane, 669 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 415-865-9788, www. okanesf.com. Social Media Instagram – @okane_sf Facebook – @okane523346331167212.
For more help planning a visit to San Francisco, contact San Francisco Travel.
I’ve tried to avoid making this column all Trump, all the time. But I will weigh in with a few thoughts about the President.
If the only criteria for judging a president were temperament, President Trump is not the ideal man for the job. For example, on the day this is written, Mr. Trump held a cabinet meeting whose principal purpose seemed to be extracting praise for the President from each of the assembled secretaries. Then the President claimed, rather ridiculously, that he had one of the best records of legislative and other achievement. He’s only a signed tax and health care bill away from backing up that boast. And we can quickly discuss contentious twitters and unnecessary public feuds with celebrities. We also have certainly had presidents with a much clearer grasp of politics and policy.
This is partly the price we pay for a president with no political experience, with a career in real estate negotiation. The bluster and taking liberties with the truth that works well for the head of a closely held corporation does not translate to the White House. Mr. Trump is now 70 years old and is unlikely to change his ways, even if he limits his tweets a little. Nor is he ever going to take time to study policy and issues thoroughly What you see with Mr. Trump is what you get.
On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s left wing opposition, stung by their loss of power in Washington, are using his unorthodox personality as a lever to weaken and destabilize his presidency and the implementation of his programs. Even when Mr. Trump is relatively adroit, as he was during his recent overseas trip, he gets virtually no credit. I strongly suspect that if Mike Pence ever got to be President, the noise level would only abate for a month or two, before there would be new set of loud outcries about some alleged new scandal.
The voters knew of Mr. Trump’s personal quirks. There were major examples during the campaign, from anatomical references in the
debates, to the Access Hollywood tape, to lesser issues like a dispute with Miss Venezuela. Indeed, Hillary Clinton attempted to disqualify Mr. Trump at the debates and in her commercials on personal shortcomings (indeed she probably overdid this theme), but enough voters simply were not persuaded.
Now there is an attempt to lay the foundation for impeachment by claiming that Mr. Trump is guilty of criminal acts.
There has been a constant drumbeat by his opponents that Mr. Trump campaign colluded with Russian operatives to hack the election. It is entirely possible, although not completely proven, that the Russians favored Mr. Trump and may have facilitated computer hacking of Democrats like John Podesta that ended up on Wikileaks. Mr. Podesta’s documents did not contain any real smoking guns.
Nevertheless, no evidence has yet emerged of actual collusion between the Russians and Mr. Trump or senior aides. With all the leaks that have come out, it is a good guess that such evidence does not exist. Mr. Trump’s opponents are now attempting to make a case for obstruction of justice, but there are many legal experts like Alan Dershowitz who think that this is simply not a credible theory on the information that has come out so far.
It is entirely possible that Americans could have elected a better President than Donald Trump. Nevertheless, many voters wanted significant change from the slow economic growth and wage stagnation of the Obama years and believed Mr. Trump was a better alternative than Hillary Clinton. Mr. Trump very likely will be our President until at least January 20, 2021 (even if impeached, he will not be removed by the Senate). Most people away from Washington would prefer if the emphasis in our nation’s capital were on the day to day issues affecting the economy and their daily lives rather than the “gotcha” political circus.
Syosset High School scientists earn gold
Congratulations to Syosset High School seniors Dahyun Park and Jordan Sanford, who won a gold medal in the Environment: Management and Pollution category at the International Sustainable World Engineering Energy Environment Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP!) held in Houston, Texas.
Dahyun (who also goes by “Elle”) and Jordan worked together to explore the use of microbial fuel cells for wastewater treatment. They worked in school and from home under the direction of Science Research Facilitator Veronica Ade. In addition to being selected as finalists for I-SWEEEP, they were both named semifinalists in this year’s Siemens Foundation Competition for Math, Science and Technology for this research project.
“Elle and Jordan are [two] of the most dedicated students in the research program,” said Ade. “They spent their entire junior and senior year working on this project and are passionate about the impacts their novel microbial fuel cell can have on the environment. They have worked hard and achieved so much already. I look forward to the accomplishments they will have in college and beyond.”
For the past 10 years, I-SWEEEP! has inspired students to develop projects to help preserve Earth’s resources and create a sustainable planet for everyone. Each year the competition brings together hundreds of the brightest STEM-focused students from approximately 70 countries in a fun and collaborative environment.
Syosset HS seniors Jordan Sanford (left) and Dahyun Park (right) are congratulated by Science Research Facilitator Veronica Ade for their gold medal winning research at I-SWEEEP!
Photo courtesy of Syosset School District
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET
BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2004-AC4 ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AC4, Plaintiff AGAINST
MARY FRANZINI, et al.,
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 28, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on July 11, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 10 RICHARD LANE, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay and County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 15, BLOCK 147, LOT 27. Approximate amount of judgment $694,180.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 14-000115.
Ralph John Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SYO 4059
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FEDERAL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
The Syosset Central School District, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, 11791, invites sealed bids for providing the services to operate the Breakfast, Lunch,
and Special Milk Programs for the Syosset Central School District.
Bids will be received at the Syosset Central School District Business Office, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, 11791 until 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud. Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, located at the above-mentioned address. The Syosset Central School District Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids and the right to waive any informality in bids. It is strongly suggested that all prospective vendors attend a pre-bid conference and site visitation to be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 9:30am in the Business Office, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, 11791. Should a vendor not be able to attend the June 16th conference, arrangements will be made for a vendor to meet after 6/16 and tour the schools prior to the bid opening on 6/28/17 by calling the District at 516.364.5651.
Gail Knoph Purchasing Agent
SYO 4061
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LEGAL NOTICE
“Articles of Organization of Bina Properties LLC filed with Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/27/2012. Office location: 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bina Properties LLC at 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 Purpose: Any lawful activities.”
JNJ 7848
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COLLEGE NOTES
Brandon Schlossberg, of Woodbury, has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester.
Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Schlossberg is majoring in Game Production Management.
n The following residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 19.
Nicholas Albernas, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Michael Bueti, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Daniel Devita, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
James Schlesinger of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Corinne Varacchi, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Psychology - Childhood Studies.
Melissa Kleiman, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
Paige Moran, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Amanda Whorlow, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in PsychologySpecial Education.
Amanda Bishop, of Woodbury, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
Kayla Brannigan, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Breann Lydon, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
n Brendan Matthew Croasdale of Syosset graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management .
Croasdale was among more than 3,400 students who received degrees in the four May 11 and 12 commencement ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum.
n Hannah Lyman of Jericho, and Michaela Lee of Syosset, were among 187 SUNY Oneonta
students who earned Provost’s List honors for the spring 2017 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 gradepoint average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.
n Curry College is proud to announce that John Kim of Syosset, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.30 GPA, have no incompletes, and have no grade lower than a “C” for the semester. Full-time students must carry 12 or more graded credits for the semester.
n Lauren Sobel of Jericho is one of more than 1,000 graduating seniors at Farmingdale State College to win a Student Award for Academic Excellence.
n Wesleyan University has announced the names of local students who graduated on May 28. They include: Ella Israeli of Laurel Hollow (BA in Government. ) Michelle Rosen of Syosset (BA in Science in Society. )
n Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following local residents were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the spring semester, which ended in April 2017.
• Jericho resident Vishal Makhijani, a Northeastern University student majoring in Politics/Philosophy/ Economics. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Vishal Makhijani is a member of the University Honors Program.
• Jericho resident Grace Grifferty, a Northeastern University student majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Grace Grifferty is a member of the University Honors Program.
To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry
no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. Each student receives a letter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean.
n Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2016-17 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition.
Allegra Gold of Syosset
Stephanie Grayson of Syosset
Michelle Greenberg of Woodbury
Ryan Ott of Woodbury
Ilysa Salit of Woodbury
Allison Waldman of Syosset
n Woodbury resident Skylar Jarred Wolen has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the spring 2017 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Wolen is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in finance.
n Members of the Class of 2017 received their diplomas May 21 at the 196th Colgate University Commencement. Poet and Yale professor Claudia Rankine delivered the keynote address.
Julia Kaplan, Social Science major Magna Cum Laude. Kaplan is a graduate of Syosset High School, from Syosset. Pamela Needle, Computer Science major Summa Cum Laude. Needle is a graduate of Syosset High School, from Woodbury.
Sidhant Wadhera, Economics major Cum Laude. Wadhera is a graduate of Syosset High School, from Syosset.
n Noah Salzman, of Jericho, New York a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2017, graduated with a major in government and legal studies and a minor in education.
n Gregory Tomasino is one of 606 seniors to earn their degree from Grove City College on May 20, 2017. Tomasino earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and is from Syosset.
Jackson third graders show off research skills
Jackson third graders recently presented a culmination of library research that they have been working on all year. The students shared the technology they used, and highlighted the research
skills they have developed. Together, the students created several interdisciplinary research projects and produced an array of projects that demonstrate all that they have learned.
Students in Lauren DeMarinis’s class wait patiently at the Chromebook station for their parents to arrive so they can show off their skills.
Photos by Denise Nash
Students show parents how to use the Aurasma App to make their map interactive.
Students loved showing off the research skills that they learned in class and with Jackson Librarian Joan Kearon.
Sitting in front of the “Green Screen” and showing off a video on the Aurasma App.
Robert Seaman Elementary School’s Annual PTA Luncheon
BY GINA LEVY
The Robert Seaman PTA held its annual Ladies Luncheon which took place at Chris & Tony’s in Syosset on Friday, May 5th. The lunch committee did a great job with the decorations and set the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. The ladies got to
socialize with each other as friends, neighbors and fellow PTA members. After a year that was filled with many committees that everyone contributed to, it was nice to relax together as a group. It was an afternoon filled with fun, food, amazing raffles and shopping that included jewelry, clothing, sta-
tionary, personalized items and camp must haves. The PTA invited administrators of the Jericho Schools to also attend and they enjoyed meeting new PTA members and saying hello to old friends.
The Committee did a wonderful job to make the lunch a treat for everyone who attended!
One of the many incredible vendors Blue Eyed Jewels
The Ladies!
Principal Ivy Sherman with the Committee members
Enjoying the day
Relaxing and enjoying the food
One Town, One Book program
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia has announced that the ‘One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads’ program is underway in the Town of Oyster Bay. Residents of all ages are invited to participate, with this year’s program theme of “Build a Better World.” The program encourages readers of all ages to read about many categories under this year’s theme, such as the environment, first responders and health.
“This national program seeks to challenge communities to read the same book and discuss reactions with friends and families and has been a summertime fixture in the Town for a few years,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “The Town continues to sponsor One Town, One Book, with two clear goals in mind: to promote literacy, and to create a greater sense of community within our Town.”
The Councilwoman noted that this year’s celebration, which invites residents of all ages to read tales based on building a better world, includes a poster and essay contest for interested participants.
“To further encourage the creativity of our residents, Oyster Bay Reads will once again feature an essay and poster contest through local libraries, ,” Councilwoman Alesia said. Anyone interested in participating is invited to
create a poster based on their favorite themed book.”
Posters may be submitted to local libraries. Essays, which should highlight how the writer would build a better world, can be sent to the Councilwoman’s office at ralesia@oysterbay-ny.gov, or mailed to Councilwoman Alesia at Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771.
Residents of all ages are invited to participate in either contest. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, July 26.
In the coming weeks ahead there will be a downloadable reading log available on the Town’s website and One Town One Book Facebook page where participants.
This year’s celebration will culminate with a special Town-wide finale as part of the Town’s ‘Movies by Moonlight’ series on Thursday, August 3. The event, a showing of The Lego Batman Movie, will be held at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, beginning with pre-movie activities at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit the Town’s website, the official ‘One Town One Book’ Facebook page, or call Councilwoman Alesia’s Office at (516)624-6364.
North Shore Synagogue goes out to the ball game
On a recent Saturday, more than 100 North Shore Synagogue congregants, family members, and friends spent a wonderful evening enjoying a baseball game under the lights at Bethpage Ballpark, the Long Island Ducks home field in Central Islip. The weather for the event could not have been more pleasant, as a dazzling sunset sent hues of purple and orange bursting over the stadium, while the temperature hovered in the high 70 degree range. The field level seats, down the first base line, afforded a close-in feel to the game and the players. To add to the experience, North Shore Synagogue congregant volunteers were trained and staffed the concession stand, dispensing ballpark favorites like hot dogs, chicken fingers, French fries, pretzels, and drinks to the crowd. Synagogue attendees who arrived early had an opportunity to take a group photograph on the field. The game itself was a close battle between the Ducks and the New Britain
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from right) and Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (center) recently hosted the Kick-off to the annual “One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads” program held at Town Hall. Among those on hand for the Kick-off to “One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads” were local Town of Oyster Bay Library Directors including Karen Liebman of Syosset Library, Tina Brenner of Jericho Library, Elizabeth Goldfrank of Hicksville Library, Lois Lovisolo of Bethpage Library, Kathleen Smith of Locust Valley Library, Gretchen Brown of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. Town officials joining in support of the program (left to right) were Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto.Town Councilman Thomas P. Hand, Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich, Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson, Town Councilwoman Alesia, Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone, Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella, Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. and Town Supervisor Saladino.
Homeowners cleanup
date scheduled
Bees, with outstanding pitching from both teams. The game came down to the final out, when, with the score 3 to 2 in favor of the Bees, a Duck’s player who had that evening previously hit a home run, came up with a man on base and hit a long fly ball to right field bringing the fans to their feet. Unfortunately for Duck fans the ball was caught at the wall.
After the game, as a bonus, attendees enjoyed an excellent display of jaw dropping fireworks - the colors and patterns, which lit up the darkened sky, were amazing. The many congregants and their families attending this event wore broad smiles and thoroughly enjoyed a great evening. In between working the concession stand and taking photographs, Religious School Principal Jacquelynn Golub who organized the event said “there is nothing we enjoy more at the temple than bringing our families together to share in good times.”
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The Town of Oyster Bay will host its third Homeowners Cleanup Program date on Saturday, June 24, at the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex. According to Councilman Anthony Macagnone, the cleanup will include paper shredding services for residents.
“With the start of the warmer weather, many residents have taken advantage of cleaning out their homes, garages, and storage sheds,” Councilman Macagnone said. “Anyone living within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District are invited to take unwanted, non-hazardous trash or paper to this cleanup.”
The Councilman noted that proof of district residency must be shown. Additionally, if you plan to bring any campers, boats or boat trailers, proof of ownership must be provided and
must be drained of all oil, gas and other fluids, and all batteries must be removed.
Bushes, tree limbs, fence posts and similar items will be accepted as is and need not be broken into smaller pieces. Used tires, large metal items in excess of four feet, clean fill, clean broken concrete, and boats and boat trailers will also be accepted. Passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks and small trailers are admitted to the program. Six-wheel or larger vehicles are not permitted.
The Homeowners Cleanup Program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex is located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road.
For more information, residents can call 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.
