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For 25 years, Levittown Community Council has brought fun, joy and happiness to the community through its well-attended and anticipated WinterFest event. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, February 10th from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Island Trees Public Library located at 38 Farmedge Road, Levittown. Admission to the event is free and there is entertainment, a magic
show, crafts and games for children and raffles for the adults. On board each year and a highlight of the event is a model train display offered by the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers. Local schools and performers provide additional entertainment and community businesses offer fun activities. WinterFest originated as a Levittown 50th Anniversary event, which was adopted by the Council
since the year after when all the anniversary events were adopted by community organizations. Levittown Lions Club will provide free eye screening at the event as they have in previous years. For additional information, contact Levittown Community Council at https:// www. facebook.com/ LevittownCommunity CouncilInc. or levittowncouncil@yahoo. com.
Mercy Soup Kitchen Seeking Volunteers It is an exciting time at the Mercy Soup Kitchen of Wyandanch as it is preparing to launch its new and expanded post Covid operation. Located in the basement of Trinity Lutheran Church at 17 South 20th Street, the Kitchen served its first meal to hungry people in 1980 and currently serves an average of 108 people per day. During the pandemic, however, Kitchen procedures had to be modified in order to provide hot, nourishing meals safely and continuously to those in need. Indoor sit-down dining was discontinued and only take-out dining
was available. But today the Kitchen is posing for a postCovid reopening – a reorganizational rebirth of sorts – where Kitchen procedures can finally return to again offering guests dignified, indoor sit-down dining. The Kitchen relies heavily on its generous volunteer support and, as such, numerous onsite and off-site volunteer opportunities are now available. While there are openings for on-site positions, such as helping to prepare and serve meals and to perform various maintenance functions, there are also openings for diverse off-site
positions in areas such as finance, grant development and preparation, legal compliance assurance, marketing duties, social media facilitation and fund raising/donation coordination. Only with the efforts of its volunteers can the Kitchen succeed in its mission to provide food security to those in need. Please consider sharing some of your time and talents with the Kitchen to make this happen. We invite you to join our team. For further information, contact Vito Colletti at 631-358-9917 or vcolletti@ optonline.net
Exhibiting in a solo show at the Levittown Library during the month of January is Louise Cassano, a longtime resident of Levittown. A former awardwinning news reporter, editor and entrepreneur with degrees in Fine Arts, American Studies and Communication Arts, Louise believes that art is a form of communication. In the past few years, Cassano has transitioned from her home-based public relations business, LuCas Communications, to enjoying the opportunity to pursue her life’s dream as an artist. This is Cassano’s third art show at Levittown Library in recent years. She enjoys the opportunity to exhibit her work for a period of time, which affords viewers the opportunity to view her work in a leisurely way, which, she says, is the way art should be viewed. Drawing and painting has been a hobby and pastime for Cassano for her entire life. She calls her recent ventures into painting her “retirement plan”. She is owner and principal of LuCas Communications, a Levittown-based public relations business started in 1994. Cassano is actively involved in the Levittown community. She is one of the original founders of Levittown Community Council for which she served as charter president. Levittown has been her home since she was in third grade at Abbey Lane School. She’s a graduate of Levittown Memorial High School and serves
Windows of the World - mixed media on the board of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce since 1994 when she started her business. She and her husband Mauro moved into a cape cod home when they married in 1964 and they’ve raised their two sons, Joseph and Andrew, who attended Levittown elementary schools and are graduates of Chaminade High School. Mauro is a retired
professor of mathematics at Nassau Community College, who handles all of the matting and framing and photographing of her art work. She calls him her “indispensable resource” and insists that her exhibits are as much his as hers. The current exhibit is at Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown throughout the month of January.
Dunes in Winter - acrylic painting
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WINTERFEST EVENT - Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers train display is a big draw for adults and children at the WinterFest event.
Louise Cassano Exhibits Art At Levittown Library
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Fifth Graders Mimic Noted Glass Artist
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The glass flowers of Dave Chihuly was the inspiration for a fifth grade art project at Wantagh Elementary School. Students made colorful designs on Shrinky Dink clear plastic sheets, then cut
out their unusual shapes. Art teacher Taylor Potish then placed the creations over a bowl and used a heat gun to mold them into 3D objects resembling flowers. The finished products were then hung on a bulletin board
across from the art room to create a flower garden. “My fifth graders were very excited to emulate the work of famous glass-blowing artist Dave Chihuly,” Ms. Potish said. “It’s been a very fun project for them.”
A COLORFUL CREATION - Wantagh Elementary School fifth grader Anthony Ambrosio watched as art teacher Taylor Potish used a heat gun to mold his colorful creation to resemble a glass flower. Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District
THE FLOWER GARDEN - Fifth graders Maggie Kimball and Warren Klein showed their completed projects which would be added to the flower garden.
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ame watches with fellow fans, family and friends are a great way to make playoff football even more enjoyable. With so many big games on the horizon, football fans would be wise to ready their culinary arsenal. Whether you’re hosting at home or going to a game watch at a fellow fan’s house, keep in mind that food and football are a great match. Certain dishes have long since staked their claim on the game watch dinner and snacking tables, and nachos certainly need no introduction to football fans. As this year’s playoffs kick off, football fans can try this recipe for “Loaded Beef Nachos” courtesy of AllRecipes.com.
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Salk’s Pod Squad Gets The Word Out Principal John Zampaglione said that the goal is to have 100% of Salk students participate in at least one extracurricular activity, so the building administrators and teachers continually look for ways to expand offerings that meet student
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Students have a gift for gab at Salk Middle School in the Levittown School District, and that was the inspiration for the new Pod Squad. The podcasting club was spotlighted during the academic presentation at the Jan. 10 board of reducation meeting.
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Five Bellmore-Merrick CHSD Students Named Regeneron Scholars
Three seniors from Wellington C. Mepham High School and two from John F. Kennedy High School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District were named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars on Jan. 10. This is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. They are among 300 students chosen nationwide for this distinction. The scholars completed three years of independent research in their respective
school’s Advanced Science Research Program. At Mepham, Christiana Foufas, who is also the Class of 2024 valedictorian, investigated “Adapting to Pressure: The Bone Structure-Function Relationship in the Rabbit Talus,” while salutatorian Matt Yang, studied the “MultiFormer: Single-Cell ATAC to RNA Prediction Framework, “and Molly Graff worked on “Think Fast: An Assessment of Cognitive Processing in Relation to Smartphone Proximity.” Their teachers are Dr.
David Kommor, Neeru Partap and Jeannettee Spargifiore. “This honor exemplifies the unwavering commitment to excellence and tireless efforts both they and their teachers display on a daily basis,” noted Heather Bizewski, a science chairperson assigned to Mepham. “Their work has elevated the entire educational community here at Mepham. We are so very proud of our students and their teachers on this remarkable accomplishment. It is a
testament to their passion, resilience and the pursuit of excellence. We applaud their achievements and look forward to witnessing their continued success as they inspire others to reach new heights.” Kennedy’s Cole Wasserman, also the Class of 2024 salutatorian, investigated “APC-Mediated Expansion of hPSC-Derived Natural Killer Cells,” while Claire Schwartz focused on “The Administration of Sulforaphane via Broccoli Sprouts Ameliorates Parkinson’s Disease
Phenotypes in a Drosophila melanogaster Model.” Their teachers are Barbi Frank and Alexis Vandergoot. “Their research findings are novel and make meaningful contributions to medical research within the scientific community,” added Robert Soel, science chairperson assigned to Kennedy and the district’s STEM chairperson. “They have consistently demonstrated grit, academic talent, and passion for their independent science research projects. Our ASR
seniors are innovative young scientist who serve as role models for all the students.” Each Regeneron Scholars is awarded $2,000 for themselves and $2,000 to support science and research at their respective schools. From that select pool of scholars, 40 student finalists to be selected on Jan. 24 are invited to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists and compete for awards, including the top award of $250,000.
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Students in Joe Amador’s social studies classes at Merrick Avenue Middle School in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District submitted essays to the
American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Amityville Colonel Gilbert Potter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The theme of this
year’s contest was “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Students were tasked with imagining it was the year 1897 and they were a newspaper reporter for the Philadelphia Times.
They were charged with writing an article about the new song performed that day, including details about Sousa’s life and the story behind the song. Mara Rosenstock has
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Merrick Avenue MS Student Wins American History Essay Contest won first place, and her and Avianna Rao’s essay has been entered into essays also received a statewide competition. commendation. Mara was honored with a certificate and also received a cash prize. Jenna Hughes
Employees Honor Fallen Veterans And PSEG Long Island Donates 500 Wreaths To ‘Wreaths Across America Day’
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY - Dozens of PSEG Long Island employees recently participated in the nationwide Wreaths Across America Day at both Calverton National Cemetery and Long Island National Cemetery at Pinelawn. PSEG Long Island also donated 500 wreaths to the Calverton site for the group to use at this event in years to come. Every year on a Saturday before Christmas, PSEG Long Island employees join hundreds of other volunteers laying wreaths on military gravesites. This takes place at more than 2,500 locations across all 50 states and many U.S. territories, including Long Island’s two national cemeteries, and on working military vessels. This annual campaign honors fallen service members by laying wreaths at their gravesites for the holidays.
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MS STUDENT WINS AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST - From left, Merrick Avenue Middle School social studies teacher Joe Amador, Avianna Rao, Mara Rosenstock, Jenna Hughes and Social Studies chairperson Christina Cone. Photo courtesy of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
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the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/527/Annual-Tax-Lien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 7th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024
Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per sixmonth period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of
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TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/ or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811
North Bellmore Accepting Applications For 2024-25 Pre-K Lottery The North Bellmore School District is accepting applications for its Universal PreKindergarten program for the 2024-2025 school year. While the district recently received expanded grant funds and anticipates having a spot for all applicants, a lottery will still be held to assign placements. The program is contingent upon state funding. Children who will be 4 years old by Dec. 1, 2024, and will be eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2025, may participate in the
lottery. The program is administered by the North Bellmore School District and is provided by community-based preschools. It is funded by the New York State Education Department through a UPK grant so there is no cost to families. The district anticipates hosting both half-day and full-day programs. The half-day program is offered two and a half hours per day, five days a week, and the full-day program is offered five hours per day, five days a week. Both programs will
follow the North Bellmore school calendar. Children are expected to attend every day. Parents cannot choose the school location and transportation is not provided. The deadline for applications is Friday, Feb. 16. UPK applications are available online at www. northbellmoreschools. org, and at each elementary building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on school days. For more information, contact the Curriculum Office at (516) 992-3000, ext. 3009.
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et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/ litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has
been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding,
Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates.
1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the
3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York SEA, NAS 1, NAS 2, - 1533 1/24 & 1/31/24
Legislator Seth I. Koslow Partners With NuHealth To Host Breast Cancer Screenings Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D - Merrick) is partnering with NuHealth and the Breast Imaging Center at Nassau University Medical Center to bring the breast cancer screening van to Temple Beth Am in Merrick from 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Appointments include a breast exam from a nurse, a mammogram, and selfexamination instructions. Appointments are NASSAU COUNTY required prior to LEGISLATOR Wednesday, Jan. 31, and SETH I. KOSLOW women over age 40 who do not have insurance Cancer Services Program. with health may be eligible for free Women mammograms through the insurance may be required
to make a copayment. Patients who have gone more than a year since their last mammogram will be required to get a prescription from their doctor for a bilateral mammogram (if they have insurance) and provide any past films/ CDs (if available). Photo ID, proof of address, and an insurance card (if available) are required. To make an appointment, contact Legislator Koslow’s office at 516571-6205 or skoslow@ nassaucountyny.gov. For additional questions, please call 516-572-3300.
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Zucchini Soup with Cheddar Rusks Makes 8 servings 4
bacon strips, minced
2
onions, diced (about 21⁄2 cups)
4
garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
4
medium zucchini, diced (7 to 8 cups)
6
cups chicken broth
4
plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, (about 1 cup)
1⁄2
cup tomato puree
4
tablespoons tarragon or cider vinegar
2
tablespoons minced fresh basil
1⁄2
teaspoon salt, or to taste
1⁄4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
8
cheddar rusks
Directions Cook the bacon in a soup pot over medium heat until the fat is released and the bacon bits are crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the zucchini, cover the pot and cook until the zucchini starts to become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato puree, and vinegar. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are very tender and the soup has developed a good flavor, 15 to 20 minutes. Add the basil to the soup, and season with salt and pepper. Serve in heated bowls, garnished with cheddar rusks.
Cheddar Rusks
Chase Away Chills (And Sniffles) With Soup
S
oup is a staple anytime the weather is chilly or when a person feels like they are coming down with a cold. The warm, therapeutic effects of a delicious bowl of soup are hard to dismiss, and may sometimes work as well as the best medicines available. While zucchini may be known as a summer vegetable, this popular squash is at home in a tasty soup any time of year. Top with giant, cheesy croutons for a filling and scrumptious crowd-pleaser. This recipe for “Zucchini Soup with Cheddar Rusks” from “The Culinary Institute of America Book of Soups” (Lebhar-Friedman Books) by The Culinary Institute of America makes for a warming winter meal.
Makes 8 8 slices French or Italian bread (1⁄2-inch thick) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Directions Toast the bread until golden brown on both sides. Preheat the broiler. Scatter the cheese evenly over the toasted bread and broil until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown.
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