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Elementary School renamed in honor of Leg. Judy Jacobs BY GARY SIMEONE

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto (second from left), Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella (right), Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone (fourth from right), Councilman Chris J. Coschignano (second from right), Councilman Joseph G. Pinto (fifth from right), Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (left), Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (third from right) and Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich (fourth from left) were recently on hand to display toys that were collected at the Toys for Tots toy collection drive held at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay. The toy drive, which included drop off points at facilities throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, is a part of the United States Marine Corp’s (USMC) Toys for Tots Program that delivers gifts to less fortunate families every year to ensure that they have a happy holiday. With the Town Officials are USMC Major Chuck Kilbride (third from left) and USMC Toys for Tots Co-Chairman John Blasig (fifth from left) who collected the toys.

Hicksville’s pre-K lottery deadline

The Hicksville Public School District is offering its own pre-K program at Dutch Lane Elementary School for the 2017-2018 school year. Selection for this program is lottery-based and requires the completion of an application. Applications for the lottery must be received by 3 p.m. on Jan. 12 (if mailed, postmarked by Jan. 12). Parents can obtain applications by visiting the district’s website at www.hicksvillepublicschools. org, at the Hicksville Public Library, and at all seven elementary schools. Completed applications must be returned in person or mailed to the attention of: Ms. Marianne Litzman, Assistant Superintendent for Cur-

riculum and Instruction, 200 Division Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801 Attn: Pre-Kindergarten Lottery To be eligible for the pre-K program, students must turn 4 on or before Dec. 1, 2017. Additional information regarding this lottery program will be provided at an information meeting on Jan. 5, at 10 a.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. The lottery will be held on Jan. 26, at 10 a.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Applicants are welcome to attend the drawing, and families will be notified afterward.

At last Monday’s Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education meeting the Board made the unanimous decision to rename a local elementary school on behalf of the late Nassau County Legislator, Judith Jacobs who passed away in September. As of Monday, Parkway Elementary School, located on 100 Manetto Hill Road, is now known as the Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School. “We are honored one of our buildings has been named in honor of distinguished Legislator, Judith Jacobs,” said School Superintendent, Dr. Lorna Lewis. “She gave so much to our community and so much to our schools.” Dr. Lewis said that Jacobs never turned down an opportunity to celebrate the children and staff in the schools and that her legacy will be very difficult to replace. “She was an amazing Legislator who demonstrated what public service is all about and they don’t make them that way anymore.” According to a post on the school district’s FB page, Jacobs was very active in the school community and never turned an opportunity to participate in PARP family events, Homecoming, award ceremonies and the Memorial Day Parade.

She also used her connections with North Shore- LIJ to provide opportunities for Science students at Plainview Old-Bethpage JFK High School. Board of Education Vice President, Ginger Lieberman said that after Jacobs passed away, different ideas were thrown about on how to honor the late Legislator. “We talked about possibly naming a playground after her or maybe a wing in the High School but decided on renaming Parkway Elementary because she had a special relationship with that school,” said Lieberman. “She had a friend who was a Principal there and was always very involved with the kids at that school.” She said that Jacobs would always try to involve the kids in the legislative process and invited them down on numerous occasions to the Legislative building in Mineola to see government interactions firsthand. Jacobs was also instrumental in getting a traffic light placed in front of the school where there had been a lot of car accidents. “She was a humble, caring, giving person and was always a true friend to our school district.” Next Monday the school district will have a plaque naming ceremony in honor of the legislator.

Car vandalized in Hicksville

A Hicksville woman’s car was vandalized when someone etched the words “Trump” and “Islam” into it, causing over $3000 in damage. According to Nassau County Police, sometime between Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. until Friday, December 9th at 3 p.m., someone broke the vehicle’s windshield and tail lights, as well

as etching the words. The vehicle was parked in front of her Bobwhite Lane home. Detectives ask anyone with information about this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Hicksville art students take honors PAGE 8 Levittown students attend seminar PAGE 4

Levittown teacher leads discussion at conference

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What’s Happening

December 16

The film “Christmas Eve”, starring Patrick Stewart, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated PG, running 95 minutes long.

December 19

The Hicksville Public Library hold a “Book to Film” discussion at 12 noon and will then be showing the film “Indignation”, starring Logan Lerman, at 1:30 p.m. Rated R, 110 minutes long.

December 20

“Laughs At the Library” with Mark Brier, standup comedian, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. At 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Sharper Training Solutions will share “Online Job Search and Resume Writing” tips. Registration is not required.

December 21

The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to demonstrate on basic mix to create “Baker’s Dozen Cookie Mix”. Please register in advance to attend. Cathy Cromer begins her series of “Zumba” classes today at 6 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, and will continue through the beginning of February.

December 22

Hicksville Public Library will hold a “Poetry Reading” from 6:30 through 8:30 p.m. No pre-registration is required to

attend. The Young Adult Reading Club of the Bethpage Public Library will meet to discuss the second book in the series, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan. The Hammer of Thor will be the topic of the discussion, between 7 and 8:30 p.m. for students in grades 6 through 12.

December 23

“Star Trek Beyond”, rated PG-13 and running 120 minutes long, will be shown at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library.

December 27

A special live theater for children will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. with “Jack Frost”, performed by the Plaza Theatrical Productions Group. Children 4 and up with their families are invited to attend.

December 29

The Hicksville Public Library will be holding a Blood Drive through Long Island Blood Services from 1:30 through 7:30 p.m. in the Kenneth S. Barnes Community Room of the Library. Please set up an appointment through the Reference Desk. “The Magic and Comedy of David Levitan” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. for children ages 4 and older, with their families. Please register in advance to obtain tickets. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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MacArthur High School Band Director Joseph Romano recently was selected to serve as a clinician at the 2016 Balanced Mind Arts Education Conference, held at Molloy College in Rockville Center. Art and music teachers from across the state were invited to attend the conference. Mr. Romano presented a twopart session titled “Essentials of Ensemble Performance,” which focused on important concepts for improving the performance quality of school instrumental ensembles. “It was a real pleasure to lead a discussion amongst professionals,” Romano said. “I was happy to impart some ideas that work in my program and also learn things from some of the talented educators who attended the sessions.” In addition to his teaching in Levittown, Romano was an adjunct professor at Hofstra University, teaching a course in instrumental music education for college undergraduate and graduate music majors.

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Holiday light display gets better each year

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Levittown music teacher Joseph Romano, center, is pictured with the MacArthur High School Winter Wind Ensemble.

The holiday lights at the Engel family home BY GARY SIMEONE This is the time of year where the Engel family, who live on Coachman Lane in Levittown, get the most amount of passers by, ooohing and aaahing at the magnificent holiday light display in front of their home. Every year they add more lights and characters to their display and people come from all around the Island to get a peak at the reindeer decked out in spotlights to the Christmas angel on top of the house. “We’ve lived here for 32 years and have been doing this holiday light display for thirty years,” said Beth Engel. “My husband and I love the holiday season and decorating with lights and every year it seems to get bigger and bigger. My two daughters also helped us out each year before they moved off to Florida.” She said her husband Ray goes to Loews and Home Depot and researches online for the most innovative and unique Christmas ornaments and when he sees something he likes he gets it. “We try to keep it fresh and change it up every year so people will get to see some new and interesting stuff,” said Beth. “Ray and I have spent days and days putting this whole thing together.” New this year to the display is an igloo with a group of penguins fishing next to it. Mainstays to the display include a Christmas angel on top of the house which signifies a family friend who lost their battle to breast cancer and

three reindeer with spotlights on them which was done in memory of a next door neighbor who lost their battle to cancer. Speaking of neighbors, the Paganelli’s, who live next door, have engaged in a friendly holiday battle with a unique light display of their own. In front of their home are five glowing letter spelling out the word ‘DITTO’ with an arrow pointing towards the Engel residence. “They have been our neighbors for 32 years and we love them dearly. They are our good friends,” said Beth. “I think they got tired of trying to compete with us and their daughter, Paula, got the idea to spell out the word ditto.” Even the neighbors on the opposite side, the Neglia’s, couldn’t keep up with the display so they got creative and installed a Grinch figurine that appears to be stealing a long string of Christmas lights from the Engels’ property. This past Saturday, the Engel’s had their fourth annual holiday fundraiser where they raised over $4,300 to donate to St Jude Hospital and collected hundreds of unwrapped toys to donate to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation. Santa also made a special guest appearance at the event which ran from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dancers from the Ella Marie School of Dance put on a wonderful performance on the Town donated showmobile and coffee and hot chocolate was available to all in the frigid temperatures.

Prior to the Dec. 7 public meeting of the board of education, the MacArthur High School Winter Wind Ensemble shared the gift of music with a performance of holiday tunes for trustees, administrators and members of the Levittown community. Under the direction of Joseph Romano, the Winter Wind Ensemble is an extracurricular group comprised of

MacArthur High School’s most talented woodwind musicians. The ensemble begins practicing in the fall to prepare a repertoire of more than two-dozen winter holiday selections. During the season, the Winter Wind Ensemble will entertain the community during performances at shopping malls and high school hallways to ring in the holiday spirit.

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Congressman Steve Israel shaking hands with VFW Post Commander, Bill Walden. BY GARY SIMEONE In one of his last public events before he retires at the end of 2016, Congressman Steve Israel announced that he had secured over $8.9 million in retroactive benefits for New York Veterans over the years. He made the announcement at the VFW William M. House Jr. Post 3211 in Hicksville on Monday, December 5th. Israel also presented three veterans and their families with honorary medals at the event. “It has been my privilege to fight for New York veterans by cutting through the red tape to secure the money they have earned after so bravely putting their lives on the line to defend our nation,” said Israel. “It has been my greatest honor in the 16 years I’ve been in Congress to fight for veterans and help them cut through the bureaucracy and receive what they rightfully deserve. And while I will be leaving Congress in January, I will not be leaving the fight for our heroes.” Bill Walden, Nassau County VFW Commander and Commander of the Hicksville Post, said that Israel had used the Post before for his speeches and contacted them because he wanted to have his last event in public office there. Walden served on the Veterans Advisory Committee and the military Academy Selection Committee alongside Israel. “It is something he is known for, following up with our vets and he will be greatly missed by all the veterans on Long Island, said Walden. ““Whether sponsoring legislation to end the VA Claims Backlog or fighting against

homelessness among veterans, veterans across Long Island will greatly miss Congressman Israel’s leadership, effort, and dedication to serving those who served our nation.” At the event, Congressman Israel presented a duplicate medal of honor to Afghanistan Veteran, Sergeant John Byrne who lost his medals when his home was flooded by Hurricane Sandy. He also presented medals to the families of deceased WWII Veterans, First Lieutenant Harold Cederbaum and Private First Class Harry Schwartz. “Losing my home during Superstorm Sandy was devastating, but to find out that I also lost my 11 service medals that I received in recognition of my service in Afghanistan added insult to injury,” said Sergeant Byrne of East Northport. “Congressman Israel and his staff stepped up to the plate and ensured that I would receive replacement medals so that my family can remember my service. I am especially thankful to Congressman Israel for his help.” Judi Ross of Jericho, daughter to First Lieutenant Harold Cederbaum, said that her father passed away in September and that it was important to her and her family that he receive these medals in his honor. “These medals mean the world to me and my family, and I thank Congressman Israel for his work for veterans and for helping protect my father’s legacy,” said Ross. Schwartz’s family received a replacement Purple Heart Medal for the WWII Veteran, who was one of the brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D Day.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Hicksville students take honors in art contest

Diana Germinario congratulates 3rd grader, Alexa Danzi on her winning poster. Just last spring Hicksville’s art educator, Diana Germinario was recognized when one of her students won first place for her watercolor painting in a statewide Arbor Day poster contest. Well, Ms. Germinario has done it again! This time however, Ms. Gernimario entered some of her students’ artwork in the 2016 NYS Recycles! poster contest, which is sponsored by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York Association of Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling. This contest which is open to all students K-12, is very special according to Ms. Germinario because students can relate to the topic. It’s important because it enables children to have a positive impact in helping protect Earth’s environment. Ms. Germinario used this contest to launch an interdisciplinary unit about recycling. From all across New York State the winning students’ artwork is now being featured in the 2017 New York Recycles! calendar. This calendar serves as a daily reminder to people in our state to reduce, reuse, recycle, compost and buy recycled products and packaging. Ms. Germinario has entered this stu-

dents with her students for the past six years and has had the distinction of having at least one winner every single year. This year however, Ms. Germinario had not one, not two, but three students who were winners in this contest: • Dutch Lane student, Alexa Danzi, who won first place in the K-3 category for “We Recycle at School-It’s a Green Rule!” • Burns Avenue student, Emma Paulwell, who was runner up in the K-3 category for “Recycling on the Go!” • Dutch Lane student, Teresa Jennings, in the 4-6 Grade category runner up for her poster entitled, “Don’t Waste Food, Donate It! The winners were invited to Albany with their families for an awards ceremony. During the awards luncheon they gave a short speech and were presented with their posters which had been professionally framed. The Hicksville Congress of Teachers, is proud of its students and especially proud of Ms. Germinario for inspiring, guiding, and providing enrichment opportunities for her students and creating memories for them which

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The Trump Transition BY BOB MORGAN, JR. A few notes on the Donald Trump transition. There seems to be one effort after another to delegitimize Mr. Trump's victory. Many of the initial forays were related to Mr. Trump's loss by about 2.8 million votes in the popular vote, which led to questions about his victory and calls for abolition of the electoral college. Mr. Trump did not help himself in this debate with an unproven claim that he lost the popular vote because of millions of illegally cast ballots. In truth, however, we will never know whether Mr. Trump would have won the election under a popular vote system, since both candidates would have contested nonswing states such as California, where Hillary Clinton won by about 4.3 million votes and Mr. Trump largely ignored, entirely differently. Then there was the call for recounts by fringe candidate Jill Stein in three states where Mr. Trump narrowly won electoral victories, which unsurprisingly did not result in material changes in the results. Another variation of this attack on the voting results was the idea that 37 Trump electors could be persuaded to change their vote to another candidate when the ballots are cast on December 19. So far there has been exactly one convert, the likely total. Additionally, there were claims, for example by Hillary Clinton campaign manager Jennifer Palmieri, that the Trump campaign had an excessively cozy relationship with "alt right" white supremacists, despite Mr. Trump's disavowal of these extremists. Then there were claims that Mr. Trump’s victory was aided by so-called "fake news" purveyors, an elastic category that included both outright fabricators to those putting forth tendentious or biased opinions. Yes, there was much false and misleading information coming out during the campaign, but this was neither unusual nor restricted to partisans of one campaign. Another series of attacks attack has centered around the statements by FBI director James Comey in late October about a further investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, some-

thing Mr. Comey walked back a few days before Election Day. Outgoing Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, without citing any evidence whatsoever, labeled Mr. Comey a Republican operative. Most recently is the matter of Russian hacking that affected the election and the CIA’s apparent conclusion that there was a concerted effort by the Vladimir Putin government to favor Mr. Trump. Despite Mr. Trump’s protestations, this probably is a matter that does need to be investigated on a bipartisan basis. On the other hand, it is a pretty big jump to suggest that the sporadically disclosed emails of John Podesta and the like were (or at least should have been) a major factor in an election where Ms. Clinton vastly outspent Mr. Trump and had overwhelming support in the media. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump soldiers on in assembling his cabinet and other high officials, as the candidate has orchestrated a parade of interviews at Trump Tower. Mr. Trump has certainly changed the profile of his administration from that of many of his predecessors. While there are a few establishment picks (for example, former Secretary of Labor (and wife of the Senate majority leader), Elaine Chao, Mr. Trump has reached out to military leaders, including three generals, as high ranking officials, as well as high ranking corporate honchos, including his choice for Secretary of State, Exxon Mobil chief executive, Rex W. Tillerson. He has also made some picks that indicate a commitment to diversity, such as Nikki Haley as United Nations ambassador. As a practical matter, the GOP senate majority plus abolition of the filibuster rule for executive appointments makes confirmation quite likely for almost all of the appointees. Not surprisingly, Mr. Trump really has not had a honeymoon with the voters or the media since November 8, although his approval ratings are inching up. But despite all of the controversy, he is certainly ready to hit the ground running on January 20, taking the country in a new and different direction.

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Home for the Holidays: New York City is a Winter Wonderland of Spirited Delights BY KAREN RUBIN

New York City is never more vibrant than during the holiday season. The epicenter for Christmas in New York is Rockefeller Center – the Christmas tree, ice skating on one of the most iconic rinks in the world (therinkatrockcenter.com, ringed by giant Nutcrackers and holiday garlands and a veritable parade of angels. Perhaps little known, there are delightful eateries and shops inside at rink level. Also, you are just across the street from Saks Fifth Avenue which besides stunning animated storybook windows, has for several years turned its entire façade into a holiday Sound & Light show. Cap it off with a visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and St. Thomas Church (check out the holiday concert schedule). The City twinkles with holiday spirit, particularly as its famed stores strive to outdo the previous year’s artful animated windows. One of my favorite things is to structure a walking tour that starts at Macy’s on 34th Street, and moves up to Fifth Avenue to Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bergdorf Goodman on 57th Street. (Barneys and Bloomingdale’s also have window displays). Other favorite venues to get into the Christmas Spirit: Bryant Park, with its massive Christmas tree, ice skating rink, holiday markets (through Jan 3), cafes, and carousel

Radio City’s world-famous Rockettes put on their iconic Christmas show © 2016 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com (wintervillage.org) has become a another hallmark of the holidays. Besides Bryant Park, there are holiday markets (through Dec 24) at Union Square, Columbus Circle, and Grand Central Terminal. While your at The annual Holiday Train Show at Grand

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tradition for families, featuring model trains that hum past more than 150 iconic buildings in a miniature city landscape (though Jan 16, 2017). (nybg. org). Central Park is magical in any season, but particularly for the holidays, with the Wollman Rink (wollmanskatingrink.com). The Swedish Cottage, an enchanting place that should be visited, is home to one of the last public marionette companies in the country. (The cottage was originally constructed as a model pre-fabricated schoolhouse, and became Sweden’s entry in the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. After the exhibit, Central Park;s co-designer Frederick Law Olmsted had it placed in Central Park, where it has been headquarters for the Marionette Theater since 1939. On view: Three Bears Holiday Bash, through Dec. 30. (West Side at 79th Street) Three Bears Holiday Bash, through Dec. 30 (purchase tickets, www. cityparksfoundation.org/arts/swedishcottage-marionette-theatre).

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13-foot tree is origami Dinosaurs Among Us, inspired by the current exhibitions ¡Cuba! and Dinosaurs Among Us. Visitors can see feathered dinosaurs and stunning modern birds among other treasured models. During the holiday season, knowledgable volunteers will be on hand to teach visitors of all ages the art of origami folding (through Jan.6). There are scores of special activities through December (even a sleepover for adults!). The Butterfly Conservatory has reopened. Also amazing venues: Metropolitan Museum of Art (metmuseum.org), The New-York Historical Society Museum & Library (nyhistory.org). Look up to the Empire State Building for its annual holiday light show series from December 20 – December 24. The building’s stunning Art Deco lobby will also be decked out with brand-new holiday decorations and custom-designed holiday windows. (www.esbnyc.com/explore/towerlights/calendar) Holiday Festivities in the Boroughs The New York Hall of Science presents Gingerbread Lane, which features more than 1,050 gingerbread houses as well as a double-decker carousel and 10-square-foot candy factory. Visitors can marvel at homemade gingerbread houses made entirely of edible gingerbread, royal icing and candy. The houses are drafted, designed, baked, planned, built and decorated by chef Jon Lovitch over the course of an entire year. GingerBread

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tall toy soldiers and nativity scenes (asliceofbrooklyn.com). Christmas Eve & Christmas Day As for what to do Christmas Eve to Christmas Day (when most other places close). Here are some ideas: For the holiday fanatic: The Rink at Rockefeller Center is open December 24–25, offering visitors the chance to skate next to the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree (therinkatrockcenter.com). Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the Bryant Park Winter Village is ideal for ice-skating and holiday shopping at its many seasonal vendors (wintervillage.org). The Radio City Rockettes will perform the beloved Christmas Spectacular in three shows on December 24 and four on December 25 (rockettes.com). The Ride: Holiday Edition is back this year, offering interactive tours on both December 24 & 25 (experiencetheride.com).

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For (not just) the first-time visitor: ● Visitors can admire the City from up high all weekend long, with the iconic Empire State Building open 8am–2am (esbnyc.com). ● In Lower Manhattan, the recently opened One World

Observatory is open 9am–5pm on Christmas Eve and 9am–10pm on Christmas Day. ● Above the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Ice Rink, Top of the Rock is open 8am–11pm on December 24 and 8am–midnight December 25 (topoftherocknyc.com). ● Beloved Madame Tussauds New York has extended hours on December 24–25, open 9am–10pm both days (madametussauds.com). ● Ripley’s Believe it or Not’s 500-plus unique exhibits are open to the public 365 days a year, with holiday weekend hours of 9am–1am (ripleysnewyork.com).

For the culture buff: 12 Broadway shows are offering Christmas Day performances, including Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, Cats, Chicago, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys and Wicked (broadway.org). ● Historic jazz club Blue Note New York offers brunch and evening performances on December 24–25 (bluenote.net). ● Visitors to the Upper East Side’s Jewish Museum on December 24-25 can enjoy new exhibits and a sit-down meal at the museum’s recently opened Russ & Daughters café (thejewishmuseum.org).

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Lane has won the Guinness World Record for 2013, 2014 and 2015 for the largest gingerbread village. Lovitch’s creation will again contend for this year’s Guinness World Record. Free with NYSCI admission (through Jan 15, 2017, nysci.org). Visitors can take a tour of the festively decorated Queens County Farm Museum during the Holiday Open House at the Adriance Farmhouse in Floral Park, December 26–28 (noon-4 pm). Enjoy free tours of the decorated 1772 Adriance Farmhouse at our annual Holiday Open House. Children will enjoy seasonal craft activities and all visitors are invited to warm up with freshly mulled cider and snacks. A Victorian Christmas tree will be on display. (Free event; no gate admission, queensfarm.org) The Louis Armstrong House Museum, a national historic landmark, hosts annual holiday tours throughout the holiday season, featuring Louis Armstrong’s voice recording of “’Twas the Night before Christmas (A Visit from St. Nicholas)” from December 1-30 (louisarmstronghouse.org). A Slice of Brooklyn’s Christmas Lights Tour, running through December 31 (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), will dazzle guests with Dyker Heights’ sparkling lights exhibitions featuring 30-foot-

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For the outdoorsman: The City’s public parks, including Central Park, Pelham Bay Park and Prospect Park, are open over the holiday weekend, (nycgovparks.org). Three of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s zoos—Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo— are open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (wcs.org). The High Line, a stunning urban park that is itself a work of art (and has become one of New York’s most popular attractions), is open to the public over the holidays, offering visitors spectacular views of Manhattan’s Far West Side, Empire State Building, Hudson River and beyond (thehighline.org).

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For the last-minute shopper: Several department stores are open Christmas Eve (closed Christmas Day), including Macy’s Herald Square, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales (nycgo.com). Arthur Avenue’s food and retail market is open December 24–25, offering the opportunity to purchase authentic Italian produce, fresh cheese, meats and holiday treats (arthuravenuebronx. com). Brooklyn Flea’s Winter Market at Skylight One Hanson is open

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What a fabulous winter! BY CLAIRE LYNCH Once the cold winter months arrive, Long Island looks so very different from the green leafy seasons of spring and summer. Still, there is a lot to like about winter which is the season of the Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Day – and this is what stands out in my mind:

Hot Chocolate, Anyone?

My friends Gracie, Dennis, Kathy and Rob visit on one cold winter’s day and we decide to enjoy some hot chocolate. Pouring a half gallon of milk into a saucepan, I maintain a low flame and add some chocolate syrup to the pot. I make sure there is just enough chocolate syrup in there and keep stirring the mixture with a whisk, over and over, so it doesn’t burn. The hot chocolate milk starts to steam and I take it off the stove before it reaches the boiling point. I notice my visitors watching as I pour five mugs full of the hot chocolate, add some splashes of whipped cream to top them off and we sit back and enjoy. I’ve got a little extra hot chocolate in the pan – perfect for topping off our mugs later on. I start singing the song from the movie “The Polar Express” called “Hot Chocolate” where the waiters and waitresses dance down the train’s aisle

serving the guests mugs filled with hot chocolate. My friends laugh at my singing but soon they join in singing “Hot Chocolate.” It goes: “Hot! Hot! Ooh, we got it! Hot! Hot! Hey, we got it! Hot! Hot! Say, we got it! Hot chocolate! …”

Planes Head for Warmer Places

Back in the 1970s my mom and dad would pack the car with us kids and we would take a drive to J. F. Kennedy Airport just to watch the planes. The best time to do it would be in the winter when it had begun to snow and the world was being covered with all that white fluffy stuff. Security wasn’t as strict back then so we were able to go and just watch for a few hours. We’d see the jets coming in for a landing and my brothers, sisters and I would take guesses as to what exotic places they were coming from. St. Croix? Bermuda? London? Dublin? We’d watch as planes were being cleaned and the luggage loaded, then the plane would back up and line up on the tarmac to take off. We would spend time guessing where it might be going. We’d be so excited

about it that my mom and dad would chime in. “Trips to Ireland and England would most likely leave in the evening,” my dad would explain. Morning trips would probably fly to Florida, the Midwest, etc. I remember dreaming about these faraway places and wonder what exotic place I might go to.

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In Mary Pope Osborne’s children’s book, “Polar Bears Past Bedtime,” she writes in the preface that she learned an astonishing fact - that even though polar bears can weigh as much as 1,000 pounds, they can walk on ice that is too thin to hold a person. How? They lie flat on the ice and perfectly balance their weight so that the ice won’t crack. Then they move forward by pulling with their claws, all of this while maintaining their perfect balance. Who knew? “Polar Bears Past Bedtime” is set in the freezing Arctic, the perfect habitat for polar bears. Jack’s facts about the Arctic: “In the summer the sun never sets. In the winter the sun never rises. Sea hunters wear sealskin. Siberian Huskies pull dogsleds. ‘Igloo’ means ‘house.’ People can learn from animals. Polar bears can walk on ice too thin

to hold a person. The northern lights are an amazing sight.”

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Last January (1/22/16 into 1/23) a blizzard hit Long Island and much of the east coast, dumping 24 inches of snow and having winds of 50 mph. Meteorologists had warned us Long Islanders days in advance of the storm. We were to stock up on food, water, medicine, shovels, flashlights, batteries, radios and more before the blizzard started. Once the preparations were set, I went to sleep that Friday night listening for the sound of a howling wind and looking for the bright light on my curtains that signaled a recent snowfall. I tried staying awake to see the magic outside my door, but Mr. Sandman had arrived before the snow started. I woke up at 5:30 a.m. that Saturday to the sound of a snowplow outside my door. That was an official signal that at least six inches of snow had fallen. Pulling back the curtains and peering out, sure enough a blizzard had hit. Long Island had been transformed into a winter wonderland. See page D7

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Mailbag Miscellany BY TOM MARGENAU

I’m drawing a blank. And I’m blaming it on my bad cold. My head is all stuffed up and I can’t think of anything to write about for today’s column. So I decided to open my inbox and turn the first four or five questions into a column. Here goes. Q: I appreciate the recent column you wrote about the confusion people have between Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments. Could you please do the same for Medicare and Medicaid? I work in a doctor’s office and I swear that three-fourths of the elderly patients I deal with mix them up. A: I know exactly what you mean. Every single week, I hear from dozens of folks who confuse these two government-run health insurance programs. In a nutshell, I can explain the major difference this way. Medicare is for anyone, rich or poor, who is 65 or older, or who is getting Social Security disability benefits. Medicaid is for poor people -- usually for folks who are on welfare or who are getting SSI benefits. Or to put that another way. Warren Buffet qualifies for Medicare benefits. But he will never be eligible for the Medicaid program. There are two major parts to Medicare, called A and B. Part A is hospital coverage that helps pay for inpatient hospital bills. It is paid for my payroll taxes deducted from worker’s paychecks. Because you pay for it while you are working, the coverage is free once you reach age 65, or once you’ve been getting Social Security disability benefits for 24 straight months. Part B of Medicare is called medical insurance. It provides coverage for doctor’s visits, lab tests, outpatient hospital care, etc. It is paid for by monthly premiums, usually deducted from your Social Security checks. Anyone 65 or older, or anyone who has been getting Social Security disability benefits for two years in a row, can apply for Part B Medicare coverage. (It is this Part B of Medicare that people usually mistakenly refer to as Medicaid. For example, many folks will tell me that they have “Medicare and Medicaid,” when what they really mean to say is that they have Parts A and B of Medicare.) There are also Parts C and D of Medicare. But they are not as common. Part C is sort of like an HMO version of Medicare. Part D provides prescription drug coverage. Medicaid helps pay for a broad range of medical services for poor people in this country. It is most frequently tied to our nation’s primary welfare program for the elderly and disabled population, the Supplemental Security Income program. So if you are getting SSI, you also will get Medicaid coverage. Even though Medicaid is tied to the federal

SSI program, it is administered by state social service agencies, more commonly known as welfare offices. Q: I am getting Social Security disability benefits. When I die, will my wife qualify for my disability payments? A: Your wife wouldn’t qualify for your “disability payments,” per se. But what she could qualify for is monthly widow’s benefits, assuming she meets the eligibility criteria. In a nutshell, she would get widow’s benefits if she is 60 or older when you die. Or if she is under 60 but has minor children in her care. So if there are no little kids at home, and if she isn’t 60 years old when you die, she won’t get any of your Social Security until she reaches that age. Q: Can immigrants who move to this country get Social Security retirement benefits if they have never worked and paid into the Social Security system? Can they get SSI benefits? A: The quick answers to your questions are “no” and “no.” A person must work and pay Social Security taxes for a minimum of 10 years to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits. Certainly, there are noncitizens who get Social Security checks. These are people who came to this country legally and who have lived and worked here long enough to meet that 10-year minimum requirement. So despite all kinds of silly internet rumors to the contrary, there are no immigrants getting Social Security benefits who have not worked and paid Social Security taxes for more than a decade. And because SSI is a welfare program, U.S. citizenship is required to qualify for benefits. So unless an immigrant becomes a citizen, he or she will never qualify for SSI benefits. Q: Can I get Social Security disability benefits if I am getting worker’s compensation payments? A: Yes, you can. But one or the other benefit might have to be cut. And that’s because there is a law that says the combination of your worker’s comp payments and your Social Security disability check cannot exceed 80 percent of whatever your average monthly income was before you became disabled. If the total payments exceed that amount, one or the other must be reduced. Which benefit gets cut varies from state to state. Looks like there is room for one more question out of the mailbag. And it turns out to be maybe the most common question I get. Q: I will be 62 years old next year. My husband is 70 and has been getting his Social Security for many years now. Can I apply for wife’s benefits on my husband’s Social Security record and save my own until I am 66 years old? A: No, you can NOT do that. The law says you must apply for your own Social

Security retirement benefits first. And only after you sign up for your own Social Security can you look to your husband’s record and see if you can get any additional benefits from his account.

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NYC is a Winter Wonderland of Spirited Delights C ontinued from page D3 December 24 from 10am to 3pm, and is offering extended noon to 8pm holiday hours December 21–23 (brooklynflea. com). Lower East Side staple Essex Street Market will be open December 24, with vendors including beauty suppliers, art galleries and bakeries (essexstreetmarket.com). Holiday Tours with a Twist The RIDE, an innovative bus tour of Manhattan’s highlights, does a special Holiday Edition, available through Jan. 8. The comfy motorcoaches, designed so that the seats face out to giant picture windows, whips around the city. (holiday tickets $79, 212-221-0853,ExperienceTheRide.com).l Sugartooth Tours presents a Holiday Market Dessert Tour that lets you sample delectable desserts from Herald Square through lesser-known hidden gem bakeries, where you experience the culinary traditions of a wide variety of countries, including France, Germany, and Belgium, tasting hot chocolate, gingerbread cookies and other treats. The tour concludes at the Union Square Holiday Market, the area’s most exciting holiday market for shopping and other holiday treats. The tours are offered Sundays at 2 pm up until Christmas, and by request for groups. Tickets are $50 and include all tastings. Gift certificates available. www.sugartoothtours. com. Holiday Places to Dine As for the most festive places for dining: • Tavern on the Green, the Central Park holiday mainstay, offers a three-course prix-fixe Brunch menu from 9am-3pm. For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day they will offer their Traditional Tavern on the Green Christmas dinner for $125 per person. Seating will be 4pm-11pm on Christmas Eve and 11am-9pm on Christmas Day (tavernonthegreen.com). • The Palm Court at The Plaza offers special Christmas high tea service with a three-tiered assortment of holiday delicacies on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $125 per person. Their holiday menu runs from November 1 – January 3 (theplazany. com). • Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Harlem presents a three-course prixfixe menu for $55 per person featuring American holiday staples such as cornbread, deviled eggs, honey glazed ham, butternut squash soup, and roast turkey (redroosterharlem.com). David Chang’s renowned •

Momofuku Ko presents an eightcourse tasting menu for both lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for $225 per person (ko.momofuku. com). • Geoffrey Zakarian’s The Lambs Club presents a Holiday Carolers Brunch each Saturday in December and Christmas Day, featuring a traditional caroling troupe and seasonal treats like the Stuffed French Toast with mascarpone, cranberry-pear compote and hazelnuts along with decadent hot chocolate and toppings. Reservations are $68 Per adult and $35 per child (thelambsclub.com). Holiday Lodging Packages Have family or friends who are visiting from out of town? Here are some hotel ideas: • Visitors have no shortage of options when it comes to new hotels this holiday season, including The Beekman, Four Seasons New York Downtown and Arlo Hotels’ two new properties. • Z Hotel NYC is offering a Making Memories Package from October 7 to December 24. Components of the package include a Deluxe Queen overlooking the Manhattan skyline, dinner for two in the hotel’s new restaurant, the ceLLar bar, ice skating at Rockefeller Center, and a picture flip book capturing memories of your NYC trip. • For the holiday shopping season, ROW NYC offers a Bloomingdales Shop & Stay package, providing guests with a Bloomingdales’ $50 gift card, duffle bag, VIP leather wallet, key chain and special in-store offers (rownyc.com). • Conrad New York will again offer its Conrad Skate package, including a stay in the hotel’s luxurious suites, breakfast at ATRIO See page D6

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Wine Bar & Restaurant and private skating lessons with Olympic skaters at The Rink at Brookfield Place, with a special autographed takeaway gift and hot cocoa at the hotel, post-skating (conradny.com). • Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, The Time Hotel New York offers a Holiday On Point Package. The offer includes Caviar pizza from

Serafina paired with a Magnum bottle of Dom Perignon Rose Champagne delivered to the suite at midnight, as well as overnight accommodations in the Triplex Penthouse Suite and limo transfers to and from the airport (thetimehotels.com). • The Surrey is launching a new package, Champagne Wishes to celebrate the holidays and toast the New Year in true luxury. Visitors who reserve a salon or suite during the

holiday season will receive a child bottle of Veuve Cliquot, Champagne Truffles and a Champagne and Pearl Sugar treatment at the hotel’s Cornelia Spa (surrey.com). •/ During the month of December, The Loews Regency offers unique and festive holiday experiences including a 15-foot-tall Christmas tree, complimentary Hot Chocolate happy hour, complimentary kate spade new york pajamas, and carol performances

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hotography has long been a great way for talented artists to express themselves while providing glimpses into the world and the people who inhabit it. Since the dawn of social media, taking pictures has become incredibly popular, as platforms such as Instagram and Facebook have inspired millions across the globe to point and click. With holiday shopping season upon us, chances are many shoppers have an amateur photographer on their shopping list. Fostering a love of photography in a friend or family member may encourage them to see the world in ways they never imagined possible. Holiday shoppers with little or no knowledge of photography may want to consider the following gift ideas for their loved ones with a passion for taking photos. Photography classes Photography is both an art form and a skill, and novice photographers will no doubt appreciate a chance to learn more about their hobby. Beginner photography classes can teach amateurs the basics of photography, including exposure and how to get the most out of their cameras. Look for more advanced classes for photographers whose skills are more developed. Advancements in photography continue to be made, so giving a loved one the opportunity to stay abreast of the latest technological developments and techniques is a gift any photography fan would appreciate. Showcase Photography is a hobby for many people, but there are no rules stating hobbies cannot earn their practitioners some money. If you believe your loved one’s work can earn him or her some money, the gift of a place to showcase their work can be both rewarding and potentially lucrative. Holiday shoppers who want

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ood plays a big role come the holiday season, when friends and family tend to gather around the dinner table to share good meals and catch up on the year’s happenings. But while food plays an integral role at holiday gatherings, food also makes a great gift for that friend or family member on your holiday list who loves to savor a good meal no matter the time of year. Thanks in part to celebrity chefs and television shows that teach viewers how to make gourmet meals at home, it’s now easier than ever before for food lovers to expand their culinary horizons. Gifting such food fanatics can be fun and may even inspire a love of unique cuisine in holiday shoppers, especially those who consider the following gift ideas. • Cooking kit: Ingredients and other essential elements of good meals were once taken for granted. But more and more foodies are now creating their own foods from scratch. Bacon fans may fall in love with a kit that helps them cure and smoke their own bacon, while those who love fresh, homemade bread may appreciate a bread-making kit that includes flour, a pan, some recipes, and other items necessary to make the perfect homemade loaf of bread. Cooking kit options are vast, so find a food your loved one can’t go without and purchase the appropriate kit. • Gardening tools: While the holiday season might not seem like the ideal time to buy your favorite foodie some gardening tools, such items make the perfect gift for your loved one who wants to grow his or her own fruits and vegetables. Locally grown produce

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or those people who don’t know a box cutter from a box saw, shopping for men and women who like to get their hands dirty around the house can be a difficult task. Home improvement projects are complex undertakings that often involve the use of complex tools, and novices may be lost in the proverbial woods as they look for gifts for their loved ones who can’t wait to swing hammers around the house. Though there’s always an element of risk when shopping for gifts for loved ones, the following hints might help shoppers with no knowledge of home improvement projects find gifts that will please their favorite handyman. • Take inventory of his or her existing tools. When shopping for the DIY enthusiast in your family, try to take inventory of his or her tool chest before beginning your search. Make note of any tools that look new, checking those off your shopping list, and any that look like they need replacing. Use your phone to photograph any unfamiliar tools that you might want to replace so you know what to look for when visiting the hardware store. • Think of what your relative likes to do most. The family handyman may have a particular area of home improvement expertise or something he or she is especially passionate about. Does your loved one prefer to work in the garden? Is he into woodworking and making decorative items for the house? Think of what he or she likes to do most and then look for something that will make that hobby more enjoy-

able. While multipurpose tools might make for welcome gifts, something more specific to his or her particular passion may make an even better gift. • Think outside the (tool)box. While new tools might make a handyman’s day, they are not the only items that make great DIY gifts. Consider enrolling your loved one in an advanced class so he or she can learn more about a favorite hobby. Or gift a magazine subscription so he or she can stay abreast of the latest DIY trends and topics. Such gifts are great options for shoppers hesitant to purchase potentially costly tools that may or may not be hits with their relatives. • Speak with a professional. If you can’t access your loved one’s workshop or simply don’t know what he or she might want, ask a local contractor for gift recommendations. For example, a carpenter might know just what will elicit a smile from woodworking enthusiasts, while landscapers might be able to suggest items for gardening or lawn care enthusiasts. Advancements are always being made in the home improvement industry, and those people who make their living in that industry might be great resources as you try to find the go-to gift for your loved one. Finding a gift for the family handyman might be difficult for shoppers with no DIY experience of their own. But a little forethought and perhaps some professional assistance can be just what shoppers need to find gifts their loved ones will cherish for years to come.

lose-knit groups of employees commonly exchange gifts with one another come the holiday season. Friendly coworkers enjoy bringing smiles to the faces of their friends and fellow employees, and these informal gift exchanges can benefit company morale and establish a familial atmosphere at the office. In spite of the good-natured reasons to exchange gifts with coworkers, some people are nervous about the prospect of gifting fellow employees. Questions regarding what makes for an appropriate gift or how much to spend may arise, turning office gift exchanges into potentially puzzling situations. Those ready to participate in office gifting can follow certain etiquette guidelines to take the anxiety out of office gifting. • Determine if there is an office policy governing gift exchanges. Some businesses may have a specific policy in place that establishes guidelines on what makes acceptable, appropriate gifts for coworkers. The larger the company, the more specific the policy is likely to be. • Consider the overall office climate. Is yours a relaxed working environment, or is it ultra-formal? Allow the corporate culture to play a part in your gifting decisions. A gift that may be appropriate for a smaller, casual company may not be fitting for a large, rules-heavy corporation. Always let common sense prevail. • Establish a spending limit. Spending limits let everyone know just how much to spend. Resist

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How to organize office gift exchanges the urge to go above and beyond. While you may just want to be generous, others may view an expensive gift as a way to show off or an attempt to flatter a coworker or even a boss. • Think of life outside the office. When shopping, start thinking about what your coworkers like to do when they are not at work. For example, golf enthusiasts may enjoy a box of balls or a gift certificate to play at an area course. Stick to generic gifts if you are unsure of what your coworkers do when they are not working. Personalized holiday mementos, gadgets for entertaining, items that can be used around the office or food-related gift baskets make great holiday gifts. Remember to take into account others’ religions and traditions when shopping. • Avoid gifts that are overly personal. Steer clear of giving fragrances or cosmetic products because you do not know what the other person will like. Scented products also may send the wrong message, indicating you think someone needs to cover up with an aroma. Clothing is another gift to avoid, as certain items may be seen as suggestive and you may not be in tune with the recipient’s personal style. • Consider personal or handmade gifts as well. Engraved picture frames, hand-picked gift baskets filled with homemade treats or gift certificates to favorite coffee shops or lunch spots in the vicinity of the office make ideal office gifts.

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Simple ways to dress up your home for the holidays

the mantle or within the main window of the house, where they can reflect tree lights and add sparkle.

he holiday season is rife with traditions that focus on fun and family. One such testament to the festive spirit of the holiday season is the many homes and businesses decorated with the lights and colors that have become synonymous with the season.

• Bring in more greenery. Drape evergreen boughs on staircase handrailings or on the mantle, or use greenery to frame doorways. The scent will be inviting and things instantly will look more festive.

Decorating for the holiday season can be time-consuming. While decking the halls may not consume as much time as holiday shopping and wrapping presents, according to data from a 2013 American Time Use Survey, interior and exterior decorating for the holidays may consume anywhere from 2.5 to 3 hours per session.

• Use throws and decorative pillows. Change the look of a room with holiday-colored decor if you do not want to clutter the space with knickknacks. A red and green blanket draped over the sofa can give off a comforting holiday vibe.

Holiday decorating includes things as simple as setting up a menorah or as complex as stringing lights on the exterior of a home. Though elaborate displays can take hours to erect, timecrunched holiday celebrants can still create festive, welcoming displays. • Hang holiday wreaths. Holiday enthusiasts without much time to decorate can invest in a couple of holiday wreaths, which can be dressed up as much or as little as celebrants prefer. If you do not have the time to string lights on the house, wrap them around wreaths hung in windows or hang the wreaths on a home’s main entrance. Celebrants who want to go a less traditional route can hang wreaths made of holly, citrus fruits, ribbons, or any other greenery instead of the more customary evergreen wreaths. • Decorate with ornaments. Ornaments are not

• Focus on the front door and entryway. Celebrants who do not have the time to decorate their entire homes can create a warm, inviting space by decorating their front doors and entryways. Place greenery, bows, tinsel, lights, and winter-inspired accessories by the front door so friends and family visiting for the season catch the holiday spirit the moment they walk through the door. • Place LED candles in windows. Rather than contending with twinkle lights and electric cords, homeowners can employ battery-operated faux candles to create a homey appeal in windows and hallways throughout their homes. exclusive to Christmas trees. Fill a vase or bowl with metallic ornaments and place it in a prominent location, such as a busy hallway or the foyer of your home. Hang ornaments on clear filament from

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adgets make great gifts come the holiday season. Children may want the latest must-have video games, and many adults scour store advertisements for the newest televisions, tablets, smartphones, and other gadgets to include among their own most wanted lists. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, the holiday season is typically a record-setting time for consumer spending on tech gifts. The CEA notes that roughly $34 billion was spent in 2015 on tech gifts, and that number figures to grow during the 2016 holiday season. The holiday season is a time when consumers buy tech gifts for their loved ones, but it’s also a time when they splurge on items for themselves. Technology gifts are popular, but these purchases require some research prior to swiping a card at the checkout counter. Consider this advice before gifting any gadgets this holiday season. • Check product reviews. Use resources such as Consumer Reports to read up on the reputations of certain products and brands. Avoid purchasing products that have no established track record. Also try to read reviews from third-party sites rather than those posted on manufacturer websites. Independent reviews may be more forthcoming than customer testimonials. • Speak with an educated retailer. Visit a store before making any purchases to learn more about the inner workings of the product you plan to buy. Discover its attributes, advantages, disadvantages,

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Guide to shopping for tech gifts and what others are saying about it. The salesperson may have his or her own opinion on the item and may calm any nerves you have. Niche retailers tend to have knowledgeable sales staff and can be assets when comparison shopping. • Determine if the gift is age-appropriate. It may be tempting to purchase children the latest and greatest tech gifts because all of their peers may be getting similar items. But first determine if certain items are age-appropriate. Remember, many tech gifts, such as tablets and smartphones, open children up to the world of social media. So if you buy such products, make sure you have turned on the privacy and safety features available before giving the item to your loved one. If you are purchasing a gift for a young person who is not your child, check with his or her parents to see if the gift will be appropriate or even permitted. • Compare prices across various retailers. While popular gifts may be similarly priced because of the level of demand, it is still a worthy effort to comparison shop before making a rash purchase. In addition, consider that new generations of certain tech products come out quite frequently, and the previous generation may become obsolete rather quickly. Know when manufacturers are releasing new products so you can time your purchases accordingly. • Put the product through your own test run. Try a product out for yourself to get a feel for it and its attributes. Hands-on knowledge may be the best type when gifting tech items. Just keep in mind that many retailers have a reboxing or restocking fee on

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ome the holiday season, millions of people will be flocking to stores or browsing online retailers to shop for gifts for their friends and loved ones. Video games have long been some of the most popular holiday gifts to give, and this year figures to be no different than years past. The assortment of video games is so diverse that consumers may not know where to begin their shopping excursions. Gaining a greater understanding of the video game rating system can ensure shoppers they find age-appropriate games for the youngsters on their holiday shopping lists. Video games are rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. The ESRB is an independent, self-regulatory organization that assigns age and content ratings, enforces industry-adopted advertising guidelines and ensures responsible online privacy principles for computer and video games in the United States, Mexico and nearly all of Canada. The ratings provided are concise and help shoppers make informed decisions based on the content in video games. According to the ESRB, the ratings have three parts: 1. Rating categories suggest age appropriateness. 2. Content descriptors indicate content that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern. 3. Interactive elements inform about interactive aspects of a product, including the users’ ability to interact; the sharing of users’ locations with others; the sharing of personal information with third parties; the completion of in-app purchases of digital

goods; and/or level of restriction of internet access. This rating system was derived in 1994 after various child development and academic experts were consulted. Other rating systems also were considered, and the ESRB consulted with parents nationwide as well. There are currently seven different ESRB ratings for games and apps. They are as follows: • C: Early childhood games feature content that is intended for young children. • E: Games rated as Everyone feature content that is generally suitable for all ages. There may be minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence. Mild language may be infrequent. • E 10+: Content in games rated Everyone 10+ is appropriate for gamers ages 10 and up. The games may contain cartoon, fantasy or mild violence. Mild language and/or minimally suggestive themes also may be present. • T: Teen games are generally suitable for ages 13 and up. These games may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and some strong language. • M: Games deemed as Mature are generally suitable for gamers ages 17 and up. In such games, there is a high propensity for intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and strong language. • A: Adults-only games have content suitable for adults ages 18 and up. Graphic sexual content, prolonged scenes of intense violence, and gambling with real currency may be depicted or available in these games. • RP: Games that are marked Rating Pending have not yet received a final

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Video game and app ratings help consumers choose age-appropriate gifts for the gamers on their holiday shopping lists. ESRB rating. Usually this verbiage is only used in marketing materials, and the rating will be updated once the product hits the market. Along with the general rating, the ESRB uses content descriptors to further break down the type of content one can expect in the games. These can include everything from references to alcohol to fantasy violence to sexual

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What a fabulous winter! C ontinued from page D3 wonderland.

Snowshoes in January

On a snowy day when cars tend to get stuck in the snow – and slip-slide around even if they get out – I see some neighbors of mine gather their snowshoes from the garage and put them on. Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years and I realize that snowshoeing has become more sophisticated over time. Still, I have never seen any of my neighbors on Long Island strap on a pair of snowshoes and get moving. For me, watching them is a novelty. Rosie and Don take a walk up the street, go around the block and reappear just a few minutes later. They look invigorated from the cold air – and walking – and I think that snowshoeing looks like fun on a winter’s day when so many other things have come to a halt!

It’s “Eggnog Time”

Some people associate drinking eggnog with the Christmas holiday but my family and I like drinking it on Thanksgiving Day as well as on Christmas. Supermarkets start selling it early, so we pick up some cartons of eggnog, chill it and serve it in some fancy crystal glasses. A dash of nutmeg and cinnamon on top dresses up the drink and we have a toast before enjoying it on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. There’s an eggnog recipe out there for practically everyone but we find the supermarket type hits the spot. I realize that there are eggnog families and non-eggnog families (those people who would never drink that thick yellowy drink) and my family is definitely a happy eggnog family. Eggnog itself is a drink of eggs, dairy, sugar and mine does not add alcohol but some families do. It’s optional. The English have been mixing eggnog for several hundred years and the drink crossed the Atlantic with the early American colonists. I wouldn’t drink it on a hot summer’s day but it sure hits the spot on a cold winter’s day. Here’s to tradition – and here’s to the season!

Groundhog Day

The 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” stars Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell covering that famous day of February 2 when Punxsutawney Phil in western Pennsylvania sees his shadow – or not – and predicts whether there will be six more weeks of winter – or there will be an early spring. Bill Murray plays Phil, a TV weatherman working for a local station in Pennsylvania but convinced that national news stardom is in his grasp. Phil displays a charm and wit on camera that evaporates the moment the red light goes off. He is negative, self-centered and doesn’t treat his co-workers, his producer Rita and cam-

eraman Larry, well at all. It is February 2, 1992, and Phil, Rita and Larry are covering the annual Groundhog Day festivities in Punxsutawney, PA. Phil does not exactly enjoy the assignment. He is one reluctant weatherman. This is the fourth year that he is covering the groundhog and Phil is bored with the subject. The citizens of the small town await the appearance of Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who will supposedly determine the length of winter by his ability to see his own shadow. Phil is eager to beat a hasty retreat, but when a freak snowstorm strands him in Punxsutawney, he wakes up the next morning feeling a sense of déjà vu. Phil comically seems to be living the same day over again – but he is the only one who knows that. The next morning it happens again and then again. Phil sees Ned Ryerson, an old classmate, Phil walks away, he steps off the curb and into a big puddle and so it goes. No matter what he does, he’s stuck in February 2, 1992. The alarm on his clock goes off at 6 a.m. playing the 1965 Sonny & Cher song “I Got You Babe” and yes, it sounds familiar. Each day is February 2 over and over. (rottentomatoes.com) That’s winter for you.

Ice Skating

Sometimes we go to Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn and other times we go to Loft’s Pond in Baldwin and wherever we go, winter is the perfect time to lace our ice skates and go for a spin. It’s hat, gloves, scarf, ski coat and thermal underwear time. My childhood friend, Tommy, seemed to have a knack for ice skating from day one and he always made going forward and backward on his skates look so easy. He also did some spins that made everyone envious. Whether it’s ice skating, skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing, we have a winter wonderland outside our front doors to enjoy. For many people winter is a challenging time. Mounds of snow pile up for weeks on end and icy roads can make driving a hassle. I realize that some people aren’t as free to go outside and walk around as easily as they can do in the summer. But winter has sports that we can only do in the snow and ice. That’s what makes it so fun! Perhaps poet Edith Sitwell described the winter season best: “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”

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Marketplace DINING ROOM SET READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS! 1920’s carved oak Jacobean 6 piece dining room set, sideboard, refractory dining room table, 4 chairs, 1 Captain. Cash & Carry only. Reduced $555. 516-236-6464 EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Elliptical Sole e95 $1,200 Lifefitness Cycle C1 $990 Powertec adjustable Workout Bench w/ leg and bicep attachments, Olympic and bicep bar and assortment of weights $1000 Speedbag setup $100 Call 516-659-0665 INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com

Wanted to Buy ABE BUYS ANTIQUES: Silver, paintings, rugs antique cars & all contents. All Cash! 917-817-3928 CASH BUYER, Old Comic Books 10c to 35c covers, also Guns, Gold Coins. I travel to you and buy EVERYTHING you have! Call Brian 1-800-617-3551 LOOK! Old clocks and watches wanted by collector regardless of condition. Highest prices paid. 917-748-7225 LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, Call George flatware. 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY,, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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*BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org WILLISTON PARK: Resurrection Thrift Shop shared ministry between St. Aidan’s and Resurrection housed at Resurrection. 147 Campbell Ave @ Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30-1 and Saturdays 10-2. 516-746-5527. Jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday through Thursday 9am-1pm. CHRISTMAS SHOP open November 12th through December 22nd.

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

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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 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553

Automotive 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!

Real Estate For Rent Apartment for Rent FLORAL PARK VILLAGE 2nd floor apartment. Completely renovated 2 BR, 1 Bath. Includes EIK w/ SS appliances, granite counter and dishwasher. Large MBR w/walk in closet. Hardwood floors throughout. W/D in separate laundry room, 1 car garage. Near shops & LIRR. $2,150. For more information: Call Rose 516-655-7501 GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENTS: Spacious, bright studio apartment $1,275+ electric, gated parking, laundry room, air conditioning, dishwasher, hardwood floors, near LIRR. NO BROKER FEE. www.gcbapts.com 516-742-1101. Available December 15th

Remodeled 3 Rooms New EIK, 1 Bed, walk in shower, Doorman. Pet friendly. $2,300 “Owner Paying Half Broker’s Fee” 5 rooms, 2 Bed, FDR, EIK, Parking. $2,800 NEW TO MARKET Renovated 2 Bed, Granite EIK, LR/DR combo, walk in shower, Doorman. Pet friendly. $3,500 Garden City Properties 516-746-1563 516-313-8504

Real Estate For Sale Condo/Co-Op For Sale PORT WASHINGTON: Mill Pond Acres. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 full baths. Nantucket style condo in 55+ gated community. 24 hour security. Features: Vaulted ceilings with skylights, fireplace, central air, backyard with garden and patio, garage, handicapped accessible, indoor pool, tennis and gym. By owner. By appointment only. Qualified buyers only. $959,000.00 Contact John at 917-435-8098. Email: jebreen18@gmail.com

Lots for Sale ABANDONED FARM! 26 acres $49,900 Gorgeous acreage with views, nice pond, in a perfect country setting! Quiet town road with utilities. EZ terms! 888-905-8847 LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres assessed value $95,700 available now for $89,900! Catskill Mountain views, woods, fields, apple trees, great hunting! 3 hrs NYC. Owner terms! 888-479-3394 GRANDPARENTS Send in your grandchildren’s photos and

Real Estate For Sale Out Of Town Real Estate ALFRED, MAINE: Looking for a change of lifestyle? Considering retirement options? This historic and beautifully updated 30 room building built in a “U” shape was built in three sections (1770, 1808, 1908)and then joined. Includes 4 easily rented and beautifully upgraded apartments and 6 retail or professional offices, a 900sf. carriage house or an amazing workshop. Alfred, Maine is 4.5 hours from Long Island in the lakes region of Southern Maine. It’s an elegant, historic and vital town with all amenities. The community is warm and very accepting. Our excellent Elementary School is a short walk away. Ball fields, park, tennis courts and the beautiful town beach on clear and peaceful Shaker Pond is a 2 min bike ride. The Beehive will allow you to live in one of the terrific apartments, cover your expenses and STILL generate a profit. Please visit www.Beehive-Alfred.com for photos and a look at Alfred. $449,000. Please contact: MLS#4600528 Ship Bright, Coldwell Broker Home, 207-831-8420 direct or the local owner Rick at 516-512-4825.

Services HOME CARE & HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: We provide these services: Live in or out maids, companions, home care, housekeeping. Haya’s & Rona Agency. Haya office 516-482-4400. cell 516-298-9445. Rona office 516-441-5555 cell 516-316-0111. 25 Great Neck Road, Suite 3, Great Neck, NY 11021 NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

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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

CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516-669-0587

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LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan. 516-669-0587 or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.

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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.

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CESAR’S PAINTING: Interior/Exterior renovations, wallpaper removal, skimcoating, painting, plastering. Senior discounts. 516-943-3755 INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

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

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 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: NYS certified math teacher. Experienced and patient. All elementary and middle school grades. HS Algebra, Geometry and SAT prep. Text or call Ken 516-526-8315 or email: kmctutor79@gmail.com SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish Grammar-Literature, FLACS A FLACS B, Exam Preparation/ Comps. William Cullen, M.A., Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Fairfield University Alumnus. 5 1 6 - 5 0 9 - 8 1 7 4 . wdctutor06@aol.com. References furnished upon request. STOCK MARKET INVESTORS, ATTN: Let me show the advantages of using stock options to participate in market volatility with less capital. Protect profits and gain income. 516-288-2110 STOCK MARKET TUTOR: Retired banker and experienced stock market trader available for tutoring high school students on the stock market. Should have some knowledge of the market. Adults welcome. Text/call Ron Goldberg 516-567-8434

Cleaning FOUR SEASONS CLEANING SERVICES 19 years of service Dust, Mop, Vacuum Homes, Apartments Offices. FREE ESTIMATES Call Karin 516-468-1791 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 SPARKLING CLEANING SERVICES Offices * Homes * Apartments Own Transportation Free Estimates Experienced with excellent references from many satisfied customers! Call or Text: 516-669-2909 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. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

Services 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.co m

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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

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

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

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SHOPPING FOR SUPPORT Clipping pet item coupons for Last Hope is a great and easy way to give your support. Every coupon we receive helps to defray our costs, particularly for dog and cat food. They can either be dropped off at our adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh, or mailed to Last Hope, PO Box 7025, Wantagh 11793. Please share our need with your friends and family. Thank you! Visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org to read about Last Hope’s programs and to see the fabulous array of fantastic felines eagerly awaiting adoption into their forever homes!

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Trees of Love On Saturday, December 17th from 4-7 PM, Last Hope Animal Rescue will be continuing a holiday tradition begun in 1998, its “Trees of Love” at the Last Hope Adoption Center, 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh 11793. Refreshments will be served after the tree illumination ceremony. Prior to the lighting of two decorated trees, participants may purchase ribbons for $10 each. Gold ribbons honor living pets and red ribbons memorialize late pets. Pets’ names are written on the ribbons. A third tree is decorated in green ribbons only. These ribbons are to remember the countless discarded pets that are euthanized each year at overcrowded shelters throughout the country. Supporters can also purchase these symbolic ribbons. To order ribbons in advance, please visit our website, http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/trees-of-love-satdecember-17-2016/, where you will find the Flyer and Ribbon Order Form. All “Trees of Love” proceeds benefit Last Hope’s rescued dogs and cats, plus our community outreach programs such as Fix-AFeral. Please print and mail your form to: Last Hope Animal Rescue, PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team! 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!”. The adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh.

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Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

A victim has reported that unknown subjects cut the wire to his outside lights at his home on Grove Lane in Levittown. The incident occurred between 11 p.m. on November 23 and 11 a.m. the next morning. n

At Target in Westbury, a 19-yearold from New York was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 1:45 p.m. on November 25. n

Councilman visits MacArthur seniors

Hempstead Town Councilman Gary Hudes (rear, right) visited students in Mr. Bill Farney’s Senior Experience Class at Douglas MacArthur High School in Levittown on November 29, 2016.

Water District: Prevent pipe bursts and flooding this winter

The Bethpage Water District Board of Commissioners John F. Coumatos, William J. Ellinger and John R. Sullivan remind residents that winter weather can negatively impact pipes, meters and other water infrastructure. To prevent flooding and water main breaks, the District urges residents to take the proper precautions. “Residents should begin winterizing pipes, sprinkler systems and water meters now, before the temperatures put these items at risk of freezing,” said Board of Commissioners Chairman William J. Ellinger. “There are many ways to prepare that does not require hiring a professional. By taking a few simple steps, residents can avoid costly repairs from potential weather damage.” Turning off and draining all water service lines to outdoor irrigation systems, including sprinklers, fountains

and outside faucets, is essential to preventing freezing and breaks. The District also recommends disconnecting any garden hoses and making sure your water meter cover is securely bolted down and that its cover is intact. Inside the home, residents should be sure of any places where pipes are not insulated or in a heated area. If faucets are fed from water pipes outside the wall, the constant flow of water caused by letting cold water drip from the faucet overnight will help prevent freezing. Finally, be sure to open cabinet doors to allow heat to reach any un-insulated pipes or wrap any un-insulated pipes. This can easily be achieved by lining the pipe with ¼” of newspaper. For more information, please contact the Bethpage Water District at 516931-0093, or visit the District’s website, www.bethpagewater.org

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On November 25, between 6:25 and 9 p.m., a front passenger vehicle window was broken and a bag was stolen at the Westbury United Artist Theatre in Westbury. n

A pocketbook was stolen from vehicle at the Westbury United Artist Theatre in Westbury between 7:30 and 10 p.m. on November 25. n

While driving on Park Boulevard at Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, a 51-year-old man from Great Neck was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 2:53 a.m. on November 26.On November 26, two 18-year-old males from Freeport were arrested on Westbury Avenue in Carle Place and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.At Target in Hicksville, a 22-year-old woman from Bethpage was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 3:19 p.m. on November 26. n

A wallet was stolen from a vehicle on Scally Place in Westbury between 11 p.m. on November 26 and 12 p.m. the next day. n

On November 27, between 12 midnight and 10:50 a.m., the Christmas light wires at a location on Grove Lane in Levittown were found to have been cut. n

At Target in Levittown, a 25-yearold from Levittown was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 1:44 p.m. on November 27. n

At Walmart on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, two women from Hempstead were arrested on November 27 at 4:30 p.m. The two women, one 56 years old and the other, 38 years old, were both charged with Shoplifting. n

At the corner of 2nd Street and Main

Street in Mineola, a 51-year-old man from Glen Cove was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on November 27 at 3:45 p.m. n

At 10:20 p.m. on November 27, a 39-year-old woman from Brooklyn was arrested in a parking lot on Westbury Avenue in Carle Place. She was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At The Source Mall parking lot, located on Old Country Road in Westbury, a 24-year-old woman from St. Albans was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 10:55 p.m. on November 27. n

On Shady Street in Uniondale, a 21-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on November 27 at 10:55 p.m. n

A victim has reported that unknown subjects removed two Christmas projector lights from his front lawn on Siegel Street in Westbury, sometime between 6 and 7 p.m. on November 28. n

At 7:25 p.m. on November 28, a 26-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at the CVS Pharmacy located on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. n

A 24-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested at 9 p.m. on November 28 at the Pines Motor Lodge, located on Taylor Avenue in Westbury. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

On Westbury Avenue in Carle Place, a 19-year-old man from Garden City Park was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on November 28 at 10:35 p.m. n

License plates were stolen from a vehicle on Fox Place in Hicksville between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on November 29. n

At The Plaza 400 Office Building, located on South Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville, unknown subjects smashed the passenger-side window of a victim’s vehicle while it was parked between 4 and 8:50 p.m on November 29. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of DJ BUNTY LLC. Arts. Of Org. filed with Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/05/2016. Off. Loc.: 52 Felice Crescent, Hicksville, NY 11801. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Saurav Mahajan, 3149 Wilmarth Pl. Wantagh, NY 11793. Purpose: NYS Requirements MIT 5469 6X 11/11,18,25,12/2,9,16 LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index #: 3060/2012 Filed: 11/10/16 Plaintiff designates Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-HE7 Plaintiff, -againstJeffrey DeLuca, Nassau County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the estate of Jules Schwabinger, Michael Alpert, Esq. Guardian Ad Litem on behalf of Jules Schwabinger’s respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, Keith Schwabinger as heir to the Estate of Jules Schwabinger, Rick Schwabinger as heir to the Estate of Jules Schwabinger, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Henry Lung, Esq. DBA Law Office of Henry Lung, Esq., United

States of America, Citibank (South Dakota) N.A., Eddie “Doe,” Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Bay Shore, New York January 5, 2016 FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, WEISMAN & GORDON, LLP BY: Pamela Flink Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100 Our File No.: 01-031152-F0l TO: Jeffrey DeLuca, Nassau County Public Administrator, as Administrator for the Estate of Jules Schwabinger

240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 Keith Schwabinger as heir to the Estate of Jules Schwabinger 2002 Longbranch Lane Clearwater, FL 33760 Rick Schwabinger as heir to the Estate of Jules Schwabinger 6910 Yellowstone Blvd., Apt. 222 Forest Hills, NY 11375 United States of America 92 Willis Avenue Mineola, NY 11501 Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. 701 East 60th Street North Sioux Falls, SD 57117 MIT 5471 4X 11/25,12/2,9,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 17, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 310 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11033/12. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5475 4X 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 01/06 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust; Plaintiff(s) vs. DENISE DOBSON; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit

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Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about October 5, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On January 10, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 80 SHERMAN AVE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 46 Block: 24 Lot: 58 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate, lying and being at Central Park, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, known and designated as and by Lots Numbered One (1), Two (2) and part of Three (3) in Block Numbered Twenty-four (24), on a certain map entitled, “Map of Section 2, property situated at Central Park, Nassau County owned by the New York Suburban Land Company”, surveyed October 15, 1907 by Thomas V. Smith, Civil Engineer and filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on November 22, 1907 under the File Number 174. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $427,803.71 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 5809/12 Victor Levin, Esq., REFEREE BN 7182 4X 12/9,16,23,30 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. NEW YORK COMMERCIAL BANK, Pltf. vs., APPLIED SCIENCE CENTER OF INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN HOMELAND SECURITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION CORPORATION, et al, Defts. Index #2264/15. Pursuant to an amended judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Oct. 17, 2016 and entered on Oct. 25, 2016 and also an order appointing substitute referee dated Oct.17,

2016 and entered on Oct. 21, 2016, I will sell at public auction in Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola NY on Tuesday, Jan, 10, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. prem. k/a 500 Grumman Rd. West, Unit #2, Bethpage, NY 11714 a/k/a 510 Grumman Rd. West, Condo Unit #2, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the improvements therein contained, situate, lying and being a part of the Lunar Module Park Condominium located in Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 2. Together With a 20% undivided interest in the common elements of the condominium hereinafter described, as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to. The real property above described is a Unit on the plans of a condominium prepared and certified by Bruce R. Mawhirter, P.E. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 8, 2008 as Map No. CA 239, defined in the Declaration of the Condominium entitled Lunar Module Park Condominium made by Lunar Module Park LLC and The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, a corporate government agency constituting a body corporate and politic, and a public benefit corporation of the State of New York, under Article 9-B of the New York Real Property Law dated April 7, 2008 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on April 8, 2008 in Liber 12382 of Conveyances at Page 439, covering the property therein described, as the same may be amended or modified. Approx. amt. of judgment is $3,420,303.33 plus interest, costs, advances and attorneys’ fees. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. CHRISTOPHER J. COSCHIGNANO, Referee. CULLEN AND DYKMAN, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 44 Wall St., 17th Floor, New York, NY. #90215 BN 7184 4X 12/9,16,23,30

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