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Pod Squad gets the word out

The Levittown Board of Education welcomed the Salk Middle School Pod Squad for the academic presentation at the Jan. 10 meeting. Students have a gift for gab at Salk Middle School in the Levittown School District, and that was the inspiration for the new Pod Squad. The podcasting club was spotlighted during the academic presentation at the Jan. 10 board of reducation meeting. Principal John Zampaglione said that the goal is to have 100% of Salk students participate in at least one extracurricular activity, so the building administrators and teachers continually look for ways to expand offerings that meet student interests. That’s how the Pod

Squad started, when sixth grade teacher Michele DiLevo heard her students having a spirited debate about the Giants and Jets, and wanted to give them a more formal outlet to talk about topics they care about. Ms. DiLevo, now the adviser of Pod Squad, and several students presented at the board meeting. They talked about the different podcasts they produce, which focus on a wide variety of topics such as animals, Legos, sports and video games. There is even a podcast dedicated to getting to

know Salk students and staff a little better. “They want to talk about what they’re passionate about,” she said. Students are involved in all aspects of podcast production, from planning a show, to recording, to editing. They enjoy adding music and sound effects. Pod Squad members have also been doing audio recording of children’s books, which they hope to share with the elementary schools in the future.

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The Town of Oyster Bay will be partnering with the Research Foundation of the State University of New York (SUNY Stony Brook) in a transformative project aimed at revitalizing Oyster Bay-Cold Spring Harbor’s oyster populations. The project, titled “Putting the Oyster Back in Oyster Bay,” has received a generous grant amount of $477,200 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), with matching funds totaling $308,500. Oyster reefs in Oyster Bay-Cold Spring Harbor have faced challenges due to overharvest, habitat loss, and water quality degradation. This project seeks to address these issues by synthesizing data to identify areas for enhanced oyster recruitment, survivorship, and growth, and to develop an ecosystem-scale, science-based plan to establish self-sustaining oyster populations in Oyster BayCold Spring Harbor. By refining hydrodynamic models, creating habitat suitability maps, and mapping oyster recruitment, the initiative aims to coordinate local efforts to build a metapopulation of interconnected oyster reefs. “Oyster Bay has a rich history intertwined with our marine ecosystems, and it is our responsibility to ensure its preservation for future generations. The Oyster BayCold Spring Harbor Oyster Restoration Project is a testament to our proactive approach in addressing environmental challenges. By working together, we are not only rebuilding oyster populations but also fostering a more resilient and interconnected habitat. This project aligns with our commitment to sustainability and underscores the significance of collaboration in achieving environmental goals,”Supervisor Saladino said. “The Town of Oyster Bay is committed to playing a key role in this endeavor, working hand-in-hand with SUNY Stony Brook, environmental groups, and other local partners to foster the rebuilding of oyster populations and donating oyster/clam shells accrued through our Shell Recycling Program,” said Councilwoman Johnson. “The project's comprehensive approach aims to enhance oyster recruitment, survivorship, and growth, establishing a pathway for the creation of shellfish reefs—a crucial component of Long Island Sound’s Important Coastal Habitat.”

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Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers train display is a big draw for adults and children at the WinterFest event. For 25 years, Levittown Community Council has brought fun, joy and happiness to the community through its well-attended and anticipated WinterFest event. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, February 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Island Trees Public Library located at 38 Farmedge Road, Levittown. Admission to the event is free and there is entertainment, a magic show, crafts and games for children and raffles for the adults. On board each year and a highlight of the event is a model train display offered by the Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers. Local schools and perform-

ers provide additional entertainment and community businesses offer fun activities. WinterFest originated as a Levittown 50th anniversary event, which was adopted by the Council since the year after when all the anniversary events were adopted by community organizations. Levittown Lions Club will provide free eye screening at the event as they have in previous years. For additional information, contact Levittown Community Council at https://www.facebook.com/ LevittownCommunityCouncilInc. or levittowncouncil@yahoo.com.

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Hicksville Middle School students demonstrate their knowledge of American Revolution battles using Ozobot to represent the troops' movements on an interactive map. Ozobot is a robotic platform that allows students to engage with technology while practicing basic coding skills. The students mapped American Revolution battles and then used the correct coding patterns to have their Ozobot travel to each battle in chronological order. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Solo art show at Levittown Library Exhibiting in a solo show at the Levittown Library during the month of January is Louise Cassano, a longtime resident of Levittown. A former award-winning news reporter, editor and entrepreneur with degrees in fine arts, American studies and communication arts, Louise believes that art is a form of communication. In the past few years, Cassano has transitioned from her home-based public relations business, LuCas Communications, to enjoying the opportunity to pursue her life’s dream as an artist. This is Cassano’s third art show at Levittown Library in recent years. She enjoys the opportunity to exhibit her work for a period of time, which affords viewers the opportunity to view her work in a leisurely way, which, she says, is the way art should be viewed. Drawing and painting has been a hobby and pastime for Cassano for her entire life. She calls her recent ventures into painting her “retirement plan”. She is owner and principal of LuCas Communications, a Levittown-based public relations business started in 1994.

Cassano is actively involved in the Levittown community. She is one of the original founders of Levittown Community Council for which she served as charter president. Levittown has been her home since she was in third grade at Abbey Lane School. She’s a graduate of Levittown Memorial High School and serves on the board of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce since 1994 when she started her business. She and her husband Mauro moved into a cape cod home when they married in 1964 and they’ve raised their two sons, Joseph and Andrew, who attended Levittown elementary schools and are graduates of Chaminade High School. Mauro is a retired professor of mathematics at Nassau Community College, who handles all of the matting and framing and photographing of her art work. She calls him her “indispensable resource” and insists that her exhibits are as much his as hers. The current exhibit is at Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown throughout the month of January.

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Senator Steve Rhoads was joined by members of the Bethpage Chamber of Commerce as he presented the New York State Empire Award to the Campagne House. Campagne House, a gastropub in the heart of Bethpage, was recently recognized for its outstanding contributions to the local community with the prestigious Empire Award. Presented by Senator Steve Rhoads, this award highlights small businesses that demonstrate exceptional success in business while fostering a strong sense of community engagement. Named after Charles A. Campagne, a cherished community member and namesake of Campagne Elementary School, this establishment is more than just a restaurant; it's a heart beating

within the town of Bethpage. Campagne House opened its doors in 2016 within the walls of a historic feed store. The restaurant's unique ambiance blends rustic charm with rich history, showcasing photos from the building's past and offering a warm, inviting atmosphere. Beyond its delectable menu, Campagne House serves as a meeting place for the Bethpage community. Weeknights are often filled with the sounds of local talent, and the team of DJ, Don, and Gabrielle make sure all will find a welcoming space within its walls.

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Bethpage senior honored as 2024 Regeneron scholar

2024 Regeneron Scholar Ankur Raghavan (second from left) with Bethpage Director of Science K–12 Chris Pollatos (left), science research teacher Nicole Dulaney (second from right) and Bethpage High School Principal Nicholas Jantz (right). The Bethpage Union Free School District is pleased to announce that Ankur Raghavan, a senior from Bethpage High School, was recently recognized as a 2024 scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science. He is among 300 students to be honored in the science and math competition for his exceptional research project. This year’s scholars hail from 196 American and international high schools and homeschools in 36 states and China. Raghavan was selected for his project “The Reduction of Agricultural Water Consumption Through the Utilization of Wireless Sensor Arrays.” His research looked at ways to reduce the amount of water that is being wasted on farms. Raghavan developed a cost-effective

soil moisture sensor that would replace farmers going out in the field to manually inspect crops. He began his research in August 2022, started building his project a few months later and completed it in December 2022. “I am extremely confident that Ankur will have a successful career in the STEM field, due largely in part to his ability to think critically and tactfully about problems,” Raghavan’s science research teacher, Nicole Dulaney, said. “As demonstrated through his research project, Ankur successfully designed a solution to an essential global issue by thoroughly engaging in the engineering design process.” Raghavan’s application was among 2,162 submitted into the competition this year from 712 high schools across

Bethpage High School senior Ankur Raghavan was recently recognized as a 2024 scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, a program of Society for Science. 46 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and ten other countries. According to Society for Science, scholars are selected based on their “outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM leaders demonstrated through the submission of their original, independent research projects, essays and recommendations.” Raghavan will continue in the competition with the hopes of being named one of the 40 student finalists who will

participate in final judging. Finalists are expected to be announced on Jan. 24. These finalists will then continue to compete for more than $1.8 million in awards during a week-long competition in Washington, D.C. in March. “We are extremely proud of Ankur and all his accomplishments in our school district,” Director of Science K-12 Chris Pollatos said. “Thank you to all the staff at Bethpage, mentors, and family that helped him achieve this great honor!” Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Adopt a Hydrant this winter With the coldest time of year ahead of us, heavy snowfall can hit Long Island at any time. This is why the Hicksville Water District (HWD) encourages residents to “adopt a hydrant” this winter by keeping fire hydrants near their homes free of excess snow. Keeping hydrants free of snow, ice or any other winter debris can save first responders valuable time for their response to an emergency situation. “Our first responders provide an absolutely crucial service to our com-

munity, and it is important that the Hicksville community helps them to ensure our safety,” said HWD Chairman Karl Schweitzer. “Clearing fire hydrants of excess snow can save responders crucial time when addressing a fire situation in our neighborhood. This simple act can go a long way toward saving lives and we encourage residents to participate throughout the rest of the winter season.” Adopting a hydrant is simple. All one needs to do is locate a fire hydrant near

their homes and clear roughly three feet of snow around it in the event of heavy snowfall. This prevents firefighters and other emergency responders from doing so when they need to attach a hose to the hydrant when responding to a fire. The time that adopting a hydrant saves during these situations can be invaluable in a life-or-death scenario. The HWD also asks its residents to consider assisting those in the community who are unable to clear their own fire hydrants without assistance. These

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Hicksville students Upcoming Events at the warm hearts with coat drive Jericho Public Library Friday, January 26

10:30 a.m.: In-Person Art Workshop: Watercolor Demo & Workshop with Sally Feng - Learn to paint flowers and landscapes in this 2 day workshop. Sally will demonstrate then give you time to paint on your own. Bring the following supplies if you have them: Any brand name watercolor palette, watercolor paper and paint, size 6 and 8 round brushes. Cost: $10.00 per person (No refunds). Space is limited. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

Saturday, January 27

1–3 p.m.: Meet the Artist at the Closing Reception: Glass & Paper art by Julianna Kirk - The public is invited to attend.

Monday, January 29

Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville recently partnered with the organization One Warm Coat to collect gently used coats for Long Island neighbors in need. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Lee Avenue Elementary School in Hicksville recently hosted a coat drive inviting students, teachers and staff to donate gently worn winter coats for neighbors in need. The Hicksville school partnered with “One Warm Coat,” a national organization that provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting vol-

unteerism and environmental sustainability. Through One Warm Coat, Lee Avenue was matched with a nonprofit in Hempstead who will distribute the coats locally. Those who contributed to the coat drive were encouraged to include a note of kindness in the pocket of each donated coat.

Community blood drive: Give from the heart In commemoration of February as American Heart Month, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) invites residents to “give from the heart” and donate blood at the Syosset Fire Department, 50 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791 from 1–7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26. Each donor will receive a $10 e-gift card as a thankyou for rolling up their sleeves and helping to save lives. “Earlier this month, the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage and said that the number of blood donors has fallen to a 20-year low. Through this upcoming blood drive, we have an opportunity to ensure that anybody who faces a medical emergency can receive the care that they need to survive and thrive,” Legislator Drucker said. “Whether you are a routine donor, one who hasn’t given in a while or even a first-time donor, we welcome you to

join us at the Syosset Fire Department on February 26 to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life!” Eligible donors must have an ID with a signature or a photo, weigh at least 110 pounds, have had no tattoos in the last 12 months and be ages 16–75 years of age (16-year-old donors must have parental consent. Donors over age 76 must bring a doctor’s note.). O-negative and B-negative donors are especially needed in addition to all other blood types. Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/320261 to make an appointment, or call Sharon at 516-790-1644. Appointments are preferred but not required; walk-ins will be taken as capacity permits. For more information, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov

7 p.m.: Book Discussion for Grades 1 & 2 - Join us for this book discussion of “Sneezy the Snowman” by Maureen Wright. • Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program • We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

Tuesday, January 30

2:30 p.m.: IN-PERSON: News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day–the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discus-

sion. 7 p.m.: Book Discussion for Grades 3 & 4 - Join us for this book discussion of “On My Honor” by Marion Dane Bauer. • Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program • We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child o r a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

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2 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Art Lecture: La Guardia Airport, Public Art Commissions with Sylvia Laudien-Meo - LaGuardia Airport has seen an $8 billion transformation and its Terminal B, which opened in 2020 and includes outstanding public art commissions by leading contemporary artists Sabine Hornig, Sarah Sze, Laura Owens and Jeppe Hein. All the art connects with the building as well as the city in the most interesting ways. We will look at the history of the airport, as well as the Art Deco Style Marine Air Terminal and explore the new Public Art commissions in detail. Help bring a smile to a Ronald McDonald House Charities patient by donating any of the “New” items listed: Jackets, Scarves, Gloves, Hats, Shirts, Boots, Socks, Pants, Toiletries. There is a box in the JPL lobby. The HOPE drive donations will be accepted through February 15. Register for all events at https://www. jericholibrary.org/events/month Non-residents may register beginning 2 weeks before each program.

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Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/527/Annual-Tax-Lien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County's Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser's rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser's right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024

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NYS Will Be in Path of Totality for April 8 Solar Eclipse – Plan Now EDITED BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM A gigantic swath of New York State will be in the path of totality of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. The total solar eclipse will begin around 3:20 pm (the time will differ depending what part of the state you are in), and last up to 3 minutes and 38 seconds depending on your vantage point, with about an hour before and after totality when you see the moon begin to cover and then recede. The regions, cities, towns and villages where the viewing is most ideal – a 124-mile wide path stretching from Chautauqua-Allegheny to the majestic Niagara Falls in Greater Niagara, over the pristine Finger Lakes, mighty Adirondacks, and magical Thousand Islands-Seaway are taking on a festival atmosphere, and attractions, from the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory to the Rochester Museum & Science Center are hosting events even days before.

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Curated by Emma Frisbie, Digital Content Coordinator for ILOVENY. com Imagine viewing the total solar eclipse while overlooking the roaring waters of Niagara Falls, surrounded by the 14,000-acre “Grand Canyon of the East,” or enjoying festivities leading up to lively celebrations on the big day. At most of these sites, trained staff will be on site with proper equipment for safe viewing including telescopes with specialized filters and eclipse glasses. Niagara Falls: Elevate your total

can learn more about the eclipse, take a tour of the solar system, and pick up solar eclipse viewing glasses for a $2 donation. Fort Niagara State Park offers unobstructed skies combined with waterside views of the Lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario. The 504-acre park is home to gorgeous scenery, woodland hiking trails, year-round living-history programs and the historic Old Fort Niagara (parking is $8/ car). Buffalo Harbor State Park, 10 minutes from Downtown Buffalo, offers gorgeous viewing spots from sandy beachside vistas of Lake Erie to the outdoor patio at Charlie’s Boatyard restaurant. Also, the 264acre Tifft Nature Preserve is next A gigantic swath of New York State will be in the path of totality of the April 8, door with five miles of hiking trails, boardwalks, and hands-on exhibits. 2024 Solar Eclipse. (Map: I LOVE NY/NYS Dept. of Economic Development) Genesee County, with its sprawlsolar eclipse viewing experience Public Libraries, the Niagara Falls ing rural landscapes and low light from one of the world’s greatest nat- Underground Railroad Heritage pollution, makes for an ideal eclipse ural wonders, Niagara Falls State Center, the Aquarium of Niagara, viewing experience, plunging the Park. The park itself has 400 acres the Niagara Power Vista, the Niagara county into a deep twilight revealing of stunning landscapes, so you’re Falls Culinary Institute, and Niagara stars, planets, and a level of darkness larger metropolises won’t be able to sure to find a prime location for this Falls State Park. once-in-a-lifetime event. Prospect Beaver Meadow Nature Center rival. Plan to spend the weekend for Point and Goat Island offer waterfall offers the natural beauty of 324 acres four days of eclipse festivities throughvistas with unobstructed skies. Not of meadows, ponds formed by glaciers, out the county. The Batavia Downs only will Niagara Falls prove to be an boardwalk trails and wooded forests. Gaming & Hotel is planning an eclipseexceptional vantage point, but when Significantly, this spot is known for themed party with on-site hotel the eclipse is viewed through the per- its breathtaking clear skies, ideal for packages, themed menus, live music, petual rainbow that lingers just above viewing our galaxy at night through- gaming promotions and giveaways the falls, the color of the light will out the year so is sure to be an amaz- and viewing glasses to watch the change from rainbow to monochro- ing spot for the big day-turned-to-night eclipse from the infield race track. matic pink. About a 10-minute drive event. The center will also be hosting The Genesee County Park, Forest, & north is Whirlpool State Park where a family-friendly viewing event. Book Interpretive Center will be presentyou can watch the event alongside a stay at the rustic and cozy Beaver ing informational videos, self-guided the roaring Niagara River Rapids. On Meadow Cabin on-site for a more activities, crafts and activities for the the days leading up to the eclipse, secluded experience. Leading up to kids, and a telescope with a solar filter NASA will be providing free public the event, the Buffalo Astronomical special for eclipse viewing. programming and exhibits throughout Association Observatory is presentContinued on next page the area, including Niagara Falls ing monthly public nights where you

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NYS Will Be in Path of Totality for April 8 Solar Eclipse – Plan Now Continued from previous page Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buffalo State College is hosting a watch party complete with special viewing glasses. At the 14,000-acre Letchworth State Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of the East you can revel at totality alongside one of the three magnificent waterfalls, named Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls, Scenic views are accessible by bike or car throughout the park and on 66 miles of hiking trails. Make it an eclipse weekend and stay at one of Letchworth’s 19 cabins and cottages, which can be booked now at ReserveAmerica.com. The Glen Iris Inn is also within the park and provides a special viewing experience next to Middle Falls where it might even get a little misty.(NOTE: While Letchworth State Park will be open for public viewing, space will be limited. For public health and safety, no new visitors will be admitted once capacity is reached.) You can also view the eclipse at: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Genesee County Park, Forest & Interpretive Center, Lakeside State Park, and Orleans County Marine Park. Campgrounds such as Four Mile Creek State Park with 50 campsites and Golden Hill State Park with 25 campsites make for great eclipse stays that can be booked now on ReserveAmerica.com. See the full blogpost: https://www. iloveny.com/blog/post/best-2024-total-solar-eclipse-viewing-spots-in-greater-niagara/

Best Viewing Spots in Chautauqua-Allegheny

Curated by Marta Zielinska, Managing Editor of ILOVENY.com Chautauqua-Allegheny region offers the chance to experience solar eclipse totality amid enchanting mountains, tranquil lakes and bountiful vineyards. Allegany State Park Red House and Quaker areas offers 65,000 acres of primitive forested valleys, two

sandy beaches, pristine lakes, miles of hiking trails, and picnic spots under the open sky for viewing the celestial spectacle. With 165 campsites, cabins and cottages open for booking, you can turn your eclipse adventure into an extraordinary eclipse getaway, giving you more time to experience the park’s natural beauty and its two museums and restaurant. Griffis Sculpture Park, one of America’s oldest and largest sculpture parks, features 250 enormous structures of steel and other materials that set in the woods, fields, and even ponds of this sprawling 450-acre art wonderland, creating a spellbinding setting to witness the cosmic dance of the sun and moon. Typically open from May through October, the park will welcome visitors for this rare celestial spectacle. The 360-acre Long Point State Park, a moraine left long ago by a retreating glacier, juts peninsula-like into Chautauqua Lake and is popular for fishing, hiking, and picnics. Head over to the marina or beach on April 8, 2024 for the park’s best views of the total solar eclipse over Chautauqua Lake. Jamestown Riverwalk: Jamestown, the hometown of the iconic comedienne Lucille Ball, is the first city in New York State to achieve totality on April 8, 2024, happening just seconds shy of 3:18 pm. Experience the cosmic phenomenon from a bridge or bench on the Jamestown Riverwalk, a five-mile urban trail system that winds its way through downtown along the Chadakoin River. The trail connects to the National Comedy Center and is an easy walk to the Lucy Desi Museum. Views from Lake Erie: The 355acre Lake Erie State Park in Brocton is located on a high bluff that offers breathtaking views of the sky and water. Evangola State Park’s beautiful arc-shaped shoreline and natural sand beach lined with low cliffs of Angola shale makes for another great spot for eclipse and Lake Erie views; the park has 25 campsites that can be reserved for

eclipse weekend. The historic Dunkirk Lighthouse has some of the most stunning views of Lake Erie. Scenic Vineyards in Lake Erie Wine Country: The oldest and largest Concordgrape-growing region in the world is where you can raise your glass as you raise your gaze to the skies at any of the more than 20 wineries nestled along the southern shore of Lake Erie. Among them: Johnson Estate Winery, Sparkling Ponds and Noble Winery, which delivers stunning panoramic views of Lake Erie from its expansive porch. Audubon Community Nature Center, a 600-acre wildlife sanctuary, has five miles of easy hiking trails that wind through fields, woods, and wetlands with observation towers and an accessible overlook offering ideal views of the natural landscape and spectacular celestial show. You can also view the eclipse at: Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, Chautauqua Lake Rest Area, Dunkirk Harbor, Point Gratiot Park and Lighthouse, Barcelona Lighthouse State Park. See the full blogpost: https://www. iloveny.com/blog/post/best-2024-total-solar-eclipse-viewing-spots-in-chautauquaallegheny/

Best Viewing Spots in the Thousand Islands-Seaway

Curated by Emma Frisbie, Digital Content Coordinator for ILOVENY.com Thousand Islands-Seaway offers awe-inspiring lighthouses, historic battlegrounds, and celebratory atmosphere in which to experience this once-in-alifetime cosmic phenomenon on April 8, 2024. Some of the best places to view the total solar eclipse include: Historic Thompson Park in Watertown. has a Total Eclipse of the Park weekend of festivities starting April 5 with the grand finale viewing event on April 8. The park is 574 acres and sits atop a hill that overlooks the city of Watertown which means you’ll be able

to look up and look out across the city (www.watertownnewyorkeclipse.com). Witness this star-studded celestial occasion from the star-shaped fort dating back to the 1840s at Fort Ontario State Historic Site, a clear sky viewing spot right on Lake Ontario, with 36-acres of open air and waterside views. (Admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors 62+ and students, free for children under 12 and active military.) Robert G. Wehle State Park offers 17,000-feet of Lake Ontario shoreline from which to view the eclipse. The 1,100acre park features unobstructed skies and waterfront views, some visible from 80-foot limestone cliffs overlooking the lake. You can explore the Wehle residential compound and even make a reservation for up to eight people to stay at the cottage overnight for the ultimate secluded eclipse weekend. Peer up at this cosmic event while you peer out at the sparkling waters of the St. Lawrence River at Wellesley Island State Park, with 2,600 acres boasting sandy beaches, miles of scenic hiking trails, and breathtaking Thousand Islands views. Plan an eclipse weekend at the campground with 21 cabins and cottages (book your reservation now at ReserveAmerica.com). Other viewing sites include: Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, Cape Vincent; Fort de La Présentation/AbbéPicquet Trail; Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site offers 70 acres of open fields and lookouts of Lake Ontario. See the full blogpost: https://www. iloveny.com/blog/post/best-2024-total-solar-eclipse-viewing-spots-in-the-thousandislands-seaway/ More information at iloveny.com ____________________________ © 2024 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com

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The Reason for Exercise BY CHARLYN FARGO If what you eat matters more than how much you exercise when it comes to weight loss, do you still need to exercise? Absolutely. Even if the scale doesn’t budge, you’ll feel better, live longer and be happier. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition reminds us that, for children and adults, the foods we choose daily determine our weight. But that’s no reason to give up your time on the treadmill. An in-depth study on children in Ecuador compared the lifestyles, diets and body compositions of children who live in rural

areas to other children living in towns. They found, not surprisingly, that the rural children who run, play and scour the area for food were leaner and more active than the town children. Moving to town meant added weight due to the change in diet. Researcher Sam Urlacher, an assistant professor of anthropology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, has been studying the Shuar people in the Amazonian Ecuador for some time. He tracked the body compositions and energy expenditure of 77 children between the ages of 4 and 12. The children in town ate far more meat and dairy products than rural children,

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as well as white rice and candy, and they moved less. His conclusion? How much children eat influences their body weight more than how much they move. So why is regular exercise so important? Being healthy isn’t all about the number on the scale. Here are seven reasons to exercise: No. 1: It can help control weight gain and maintain weight loss. No. 2: It combats health conditions and diseases, including strokes, many types of cancer, high blood pressure, anxiety and arthritis, to name a few. Continued on next page

Some quintessential ways to work BY CLAIRE LYNCH My friend, Kate, always wanted to run her own deli because the delicatessen business always was in the family. Her father ran a deli on Long Island and her grandfather operated a deli in Queens. Kate always worked part-time at the family deli which in hindsight she says was the best way to learn the business. After graduating from high school Kate went to college where she majored in accounting. In her free time she naturally helped out at the deli. She was comfortable there and it gave her the chance to learn key aspects of the business - doing inventory, ordering food and drinks. Over the years Kate worked a number of different management jobs but in the back of her mind she yearned to open her own store and have a dedicated staff of employees. When Kate heard that the deli owner on Main Street was retiring and selling the store, Kate jumped at the chance to buy it. She told me later that when opportunity knocks it’s up to us to seize the moment. That was 15 years ago. Kate’s deli is open six days a week so on Sundays her employees can go to church and visit with relatives. Kate has 18 full-time employees that work different shifts - they overlap at lunchtime, which is the busiest time, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. One of the gang, Kate helps with taking orders, making sandwiches, packing “to-go dinners” and doing the dishes. I’ve seen Kate at work and she’s definitely a team player - she’s the chief cook and bottle washer. Catering is a large part of Kate’s business. Her deli delivers platters of sandwiches with side dishes to schools and companies and also for bridal showers, birthday parties, etc. Her homemade pastries, gourmet cookies and bagels are a big hit, too. Kate is proudest of

her homemade salads because she uses recipes that have been passed down from generations in her family and many of her employees’ families. They are secret recipes and Kate said she will never reveal them. NY potato salad, German potato salad, home style potato salad, macaroni salad and other options are available at lunchtime. The food industry has its ups and downs and I’ve seen Kate roll with the times. When Covid-19 hit Kate and her staff stepped up and offered more individual meals to go. Many people appreciated that convenience. She always seems to persevere when the going gets tough. For any business to thrive and grow it has to adapt to the changing times. In college, my friend Brenda volunteered to be a deejay for the university’s radio station. She was so excited about doing it and always found time between her studies and socializing to fit it in. Brenda was majoring in music theory so being a deejay was right up her alley. After graduating, when Brenda moved back to Long Island and found a fulltime job as a deejay playing rock ‘n roll, she was so excited. She had the chance to put her experience and knowledge of music theory to use. I have always been happy for friends who majored in a certain subject, did an internship or some other entry level job then moved onto better paying jobs in their field. It had always been Brenda’s dream to work in the music industry. She had never learned to play the guitar and she didn’t have a great singing voice but as a deejay, Brenda found her niche. She knows how to speak reassuringly to people and she knows how to spin those records. She knows that people turn on the radio and listen to the music and to her chatter at home and in their cars. When the listeners turn to a station at a certain time of day they hear Brenda or one of the other

N U T R I T I O N N E W S Continued from previous page No. 3: It improves your mood. Endorphins in our brains are stimulated, which makes us feel happier, more relaxed and less anxious. No. 4: It boosts energy by delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and helps the cardiovascular system to work more efficiently. No. 5: It promotes better sleep. No. 6: It puts the spark back into your sex life by enhancing arousal, improving energy levels and increasing confidence about physical appearance. No. 7: It can be fun, helping us unwind and connect with friends. To maintain weight, we need 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75

minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. (To lose weight, they increase the amount of moderate activity to 300 minutes or more a week.) In addition, strength training exercises are recommended at least two times a week. Whether you spread those times throughout the day or all at once isn’t critical. What matters is just to be active Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. . COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

regular deejays. Over time the technology in the music business has changed but Brenda has kept up. She is still in the music business and whenever I bring up the subject of what we both ended up doing she always says how happy she is to be fulfilling her lifetime dream. Then she laughs and adds that as a girl she recalls hearing “The Monkees” hearing their songs and seeing them on TV. Her favorite Monkees’ song is “Daydream Believer” and Davy Jones was always her favorite. He was the cutest one of the four, Brenda says. Then she starts singing the song and I can’t help but join in with her: “Oh, I could hide ‘neath the wings Of the bluebird as she sings The six o’clock alarm would never ring But six rings and I rise Wipe the sleep out of my eyes My shavin’ razor’s cold and it stings Cheer up, Sleepy Jean, oh, what can it mean To a daydream believer and a homecoming queen? …”

My friend, Glenn, works as a jewelry designer which I find fascinating. He got his MFA in jewelry and fine metalworking in NYC and after getting some experience he and his fiancé moved to Doylestown, Pa., near her family’s home. Glenn started selling his jewelry locally and in Philadelphia which is just 33 miles east of Doylestown. They like Doylestown because it is a small city with a small-town feel. It has a number of writers’ and artists’ organizations plus has a music conservatory. It’s not far from the Delaware River where Glenn and his fiancé like to canoe and have a picnic. What I like about Glenn’s jewelry is that each piece is unique. He has got a creative flair and that is reflected in all of his work. I’ve noticed that people like purchasing those one-of-a-kind pieces to dress up outfits. Those fashion accents stand out and they are definitely conversation pieces. What I learned from Kate, Brenda and Glenn is how important it is to follow your dreams. Work doesn’t feel like work when you love what you do.

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Not All Bureaucrats Work For the Government BY TOM MARGENAU

Well, this week I learned that not all bureaucrats work for the government. They can be found in any organization anywhere, in the public sector and the private sector. They are there anytime rules need to be enforced. And in today’s column, I’ll ponder if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. Here’s the story. This year, my wife and I will be reaching our 50th wedding anniversary. And of course, I want to do something special to mark the occasion. Actually, I want to do a whole bunch of special things throughout the year. One of those is a trip I was planning to a resort destination. (It’s not too important to divulge where that trip would be taking us.) Anyway, as part of the planning, I found a perfect place to stay. (It was perfect, in part, because it’s the same place we went on our 25th wedding anniversary.) It’s a popular place to stay in a popular tourist Mecca. And they had a hole in their vacancy calendar that fit perfectly within my other plans for this trip. But here was the problem. It was a 6-day hole, and this place has a 7-day minimum stay requirement. So the reservations agent turned down my request. (That was bureaucrat number one.) I appealed to the reservations manager and was turned down again. (That was bureaucrat number two.) But she told me I could take my case to the resort manager. I did. And I made these points. One: our planned stay would be just one day shy of their minimum stay rules. Two: the unit we would be staying in would sit vacant for those six days. Wouldn’t they rather have a paying customer using the place? And finally, three: Hey, it’s our 50th anniversary! How many of those do you get in a lifetime? But guess what? Bureaucrat number three, the resort manager, turned down my request. He said, “Rules are rules. And we have a very strict seven-day minimum stay requirement.” At first, I was upset. But I soon got over it. After all, there are lots of beautiful places to stay in this country and around the world. And I’m sure I’ll find someplace nice to celebrate a half-century of wedded bliss with my wife. But this incident got me pondering the whole idea of rules and why we have them and why we need people to carry out those rules. I’ll use what I know best -- the Social Security Administration and the people who work for it -- as an example. I recall many years ago, when I still worked for the SSA, taking a claim from a woman who was filing for benefits as a divorced wife on her ex-husband’s account. The law says to get such benefits, you must have been married for at least 10 years. What the law actually says is that your marriage must have reached its 10th anniversary before the divorce became final. Well, in this woman’s case, her di-

vorce decree was signed just two days before their 10th anniversary. So I had to tell her that her claim was going to be turned down. She appealed to me (as I’m sure I would have done if I was in her shoes) that she was just two days, a measly 48 hours, shy of the -10year rule. My heart sided with her. After all, there really was no difference between a 10-year marriage and a nine-year-and363-day marriage. But as a government agent, a bureaucrat if you will, I had to carry out the law. And that law said you must be married 10 years. The law didn’t say “about 10 years” or “sort of close to 10 years.” It said 10 years. Lots of times, bureaucrats get lambasted for being too rigid and too narrowly focused on carrying out the rules and regulations of the organization they work for. But what a chaotic country we’d have if this wasn’t so.Suppose I had the power to tell the lady with the nine-year-and363-day marriage that we’d let it slide and allow her to get divorced wife’s benefits. What about the next woman who comes in and is just one week shy of the 10-year rule? Do we let her get benefits, too? How about somebody who is a month shy? Do you see my point? The law draws a line somewhere. And a government employee’s job is to carry out that law precisely as it’s written. It’s not the employee’s job to interpret the law they way he or she thinks it should be interpreted. If you want examples of the chaotic mess this can create, let me take you back to the early 1970s. The welfare programs in this country were a mess. There was not one national welfare program. Rather, there was a hodgepodge mix of programs, sometimes run by state agencies, but often run by individual counties or even cities and towns. And many times, the people running these programs were not good bureaucrats carrying out the laws. They were bad public servants who enforced their own version of how they thought the rules should be. In one county in the South, a local welfare official was routinely denying benefits to anyone who was not white. In another jurisdiction in the North, the welfare administrator saw to it that her friends and family got higher benefits than they were due. Stories like this went on and on. That’s why President Richard Nixon decided to nationalize the welfare system by creating the Supplemental Security Income program and letting it be run by the federal agency that, at the time, got the highest marks for efficiency and good public service. And that would be the Social Security Administration. (I have written past columns about the effect that had on the SSA, and will no doubt write more about it in the future.) For now, I can just tell you that the welfare mess was straightened out by letting good public servants (bureaucrats if you will) run the program. So now let me circle back to those “bureaucrats” who denied my offer to fill a

six-day hole in their vacancy calendar. On the one hand, I understand their thinking. A seven-day minimum stay probably ensures they are not letting rabble-rousers onto their property for “one-night stands.” On the other hand, my 80-year-old wife and I haven’t roused any rabble in many

years. And I’m trying to recall the last onenight stand we had. (At our age, 15-minute stands are all we can manage!) Still, I see their point. Rules are rules! If you have a Social Security question, Continued on next page

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Be aware when hiring your attorney BY PHILIP A. RAICES You did your search and traveled to a multitude of homes to find your “next place to call home.” Finally, after almost 6 months and 500+ miles, you settled on your first home, a 3 bedroom and 1 ½ bath place. You went through and performed all of your negotiations, through the haggling, stressful, and tense moments; treading lightly on eggshells, and doing whatever was necessary and required that you had to do (of course legally, lol) to have an agreed and accepted price. However, you’re somewhat happy but not ecstatic with your broker, as they weren’t really at the “top of their game” when it came to all the details and minutiae. Then you ordered your inspection and had it completed. In the meantime, you still haven’t hired an attorney and are asking your broker or salesperson for suggestions as well as getting recommendations from family and friends. However, one of the very best places to check on those that you are considering using is to go online and check their reviews and testimonials. This will be your best source for seeing what their current and previous clients experienced with the services that they provided. You surely want to make sure that your attorney has never been convicted of stealing any escrow money. I am sure some of you have read in the papers of some lawyers who have absconded clients’ money and co-mingled it with their accounts to buy luxury cars, jewelry, vacations, and pay their bills. I had a situation when I was in my late twenties in the purchase of a building in Floral Park for my previous Landscape Design and Professional lawn tree and shrub application business. My attorney who was referred to by my real estate broker, I found out later on, never sent my downpayment and contract back to the seller’s attorney. I ended up losing the property

SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Continued from previous page Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. (If ordering the “Simple and Smart” book from Amazon, click on “See all formats and editions” to make sure you are getting the 2024 edition.) Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

but with the assistance of my manager, I was fortunate to at least get back all of our money. The way in which I was able to accomplish this is a story for another day and column. We are in desperate times for some attorneys, who on the surface had been very professional and honest but decided for whatever reasons, to steal clients’ money and were caught red handed. You should also speak to the choices that you have, to find out their fees. In this column, I will not provide an exact amount that attorneys charge. I do offer recommendations when my clients ask. However, the price range that I have seen and experienced for a local lawyer can be as little as $850 up to $2500 or possibly more for a Manhattan professional. Some client’s experiences were horror stories with the bargain basement types. They will speak with you in the beginning and then only be handled by their paralegals during the process going forward, and maybe not even see them at the closing either. So you must proceed with caution to narrow down your choices to the one that you will hire to be the most knowledgeable, transparent, and have the most expertise and communicate with you right through to the closing. The best one will provide you the quality service that you deserve at the most reasonable and affordable fee; or what I call the “biggest bang for your buck.” But keep in mind that you get what you pay for and “cheap is expensive and sometimes expensive is cheap” when all is said and done. However, before you hire your attorney, now is the time to ask questions and interview them, which most never do. Unfortunately, you expe-

rience some faux pas and embarrassing situations that have created stress that almost caused your sale to go south. It wasn’t your choice to be in this situation. But circumstances arose that you didn’t know about or aware of, due to your lack of knowledge because you are not an attorney and that is why you hired one. These items, e.g. survey issues, CO’s, etc. should have been carefully addressed before the closing. Your legal representative is the one that is your responsible party for handling your transaction. He or she must do their due diligence in crossing and dotting the T’s and I’s, to make certain that all information is accurately derived appropriately and that no rock is left unturned. In the end, your closing should be a happy and stress-free event. From my personal experiences, I know that the majority of attorneys represent their clients in the most professional and expert fashion. However, there are some, that I ponder how they ever passed their bar exam; and the same with some real estate salespersons too. Although this is not a normal occurrence for the most part, every business has its Pros and then there are the cons, if you know what I mean? If you purchasing an HOA, condo or coop, you must be sure that who you hire has sufficient experience and knowledge in executing these types of sales as they are handled much differently than residential property. Don’t just hire anyone on a whim because of a referral or recommendation. As I have conveyed to you, be prepared and do your due diligence with the most careful research in becoming a Sherlock Holmes. This will benefit you, in being cognizant of who

will be your best representative. You must always remember that you are spending a lot of your or your family’s hard-earned dollars when purchasing your home. As I have said in previous columns, it is the most valuable asset in building your long-term wealth that the majority will own in their lifetimes. Your job is to keep as much money in your pocket as possible; but realize that everyone needs to earn a living, so hire the best attorney that you can, that you will have excellent rapport with and hopefully a long-term relationship when it comes to legal matters Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” no obligation 15 minute consultation, as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached call him (516) 647-4289. Save his My New Electronic signature/Bio/Reviews to save to your contacts: https://onetapconnect.com/turnkeyrealestate-philraices He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

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Little Ways to Save Big! BY MARY HUNT

The secret to starting a serious savings program is to look for small, painless ways to save, and then repeat them consistently over and over again. Look for hidden savings every place that you spend. It all adds up quickly when you are consistent -- even the nickels and dimes.

SAVE THE CHANGE

Here’s a challenge: Get a big jar and set it somewhere in the house where everyone can see it every day. Now as you save a bit here and a little more there, put that money into the change jar. When you save 15 cents for each gallon of gas you pumped into the car this morning, take the time and effort to really pub those coins or bills into the jar. You “saved” it, so now it’s time to really save it. If everyone participates, you’ll be on your way to big savings and money-saving attitudes. Even little ones get excited when they see a big jar begin to fill. Come up with a plan for how you use the jar of savings. The possibilities are endless, and that’s what makes saving so rewarding.

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matically in the past years. That means you could be overpaying. Ditto for your auto insurance if you are not getting all the discounts to which you are entitled. Spend an hour on the phone getting several quotes on this same coverage you have presently. If you get a lower price, don’t cancel what you have. Instead call your current company’s agent and present the facts. Ask them to match the lower premiums quote to keep your business. Chances are very good that they’ll jump at the chance to keep you as a happy customer.

CUT THE SODAS

Whether you buy them by the case or by the glass in a restaurant, sodas are becoming outrageously expensive! The change is simple: Convert to water. Think it out for 21 days in a row and you’ll have it licked. The money you don’t spend on fountain and other sugary drinks will add up big in a year’s time. Bonus: Improved health. Sugar and artificial sweeteners are at the least unhealthy and, at the most, toxic.

Every grocery store/supermarket has weekly sales in every department from produce to meat, dairy, bakery and pantry staples, too. And every week, the sales change. So, instead of creating your grocery list out of thin air, plan all your meals (kids’ school lunches, too) around what’s on sale in the store’s current weekly flyer. If you are diligent to stick to sale items only and don’t overbuy, you can easily cut your grocery bill by a significant amount.

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Haircuts ($75) and color ($150) every six weeks were killing Sue Miller, a reader from Texas. Then she approached a woman in line at the store to find out where she got that great haircut. Now Sue goes to the same local beauty college where senior students (under close supervision) give her the latest style and color techniques for a fraction of the cost: $18 for cut, $60 for color. “It’s like putting $147 back into my pocket every six weeks,” she told me. Interested? Do a quick online search to find a school of cosmetology in your area.

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dayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

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Attracting Cardinals to My Bird Feeder BY JEFF RUGG Q: I started feeding birds back when I was forced to stay home. I do get several species of birds daily but not cardinals. They come maybe once a week. I am wondering: What can be done to attract them more often? A: Cardinals, like all animals, need food, water and shelter. They also don’t live everywhere, and in the areas they do live, they may not be common, especially along the fringes of their overall range. So, 99% of what I say in this article applies to anyone trying to attract any particular kind of bird. Everyone seems to love cardinals.

When I had a wild bird store (not selling wild birds, but rather selling all the stuff to attract them), we sold a lot of other bird stuff. We had clothing, suncatchers, coffee mugs and lots of other stuff that bird pictures could be placed on. Cardinals and hummingbirds sold the best, followed by chickadees, goldfinches and bluebirds. Cardinals are seed-eaters most of the time. They raise their young by feeding them mostly insects. In the winter, we attract them to our bird feeders using sunflower seeds, safflower seeds and maybe peanuts or cracked corn. They will eat suet if it is in a feeder available to them. To prevent starlings from eating all the suet in a few hours, we often hang the suet upside down so woodpeckers and chickadees can get it but not the starlings. Cardinals can’t get it in the upside-down feeder either. The best feeders for cardinals have long perches. Many tube feeders have short perches to keep blackbirds off, but they are not the best fit for cardinals either. A tray under the tube feeder will help. Hopper style feeders with wide perches are great for cardinals. To attract them the rest of the year, we plant a diverse landscape that has different kinds of plants that will attract different kinds of insects. As for water, they are attracted to moving water more than still water. When I

turn my waterfalls back on in my backyard pond after having the pond off for cleaning, the birds come for a bath within minutes. But birds will use a birdbath if that is what is available. Birds do take baths in the winter. They maintain waterproof feathers with oil from a gland near their tail. Oil attracts dirt and dirt attracts water, so the birds need to wash off the dirty, oily feathers and re-oil their feathers with clean oil. Birdbath de-icers are not expensive and don’t use much electricity. Cardinals are not migratory. They need shelter from winter weather, and they need shelter to build a nest. Evergreens and dense shrubbery that isn’t pruned into tiny balls will help provide shelter year-round. If you were bright red and afraid of predators, you might be a bit shy, just like cardinals. They use landscaping to hide and to scout out an open area before entering it. They will often sit in the shrubs watching the feeders before they fly out into the open to sit on a feeder. Placing the feeders near shrubs helps as long as it is far enough away that squirrels and cats can’t use the shrubs to get to the feeders. Cardinals often come to feeders early in the morning and late in the afternoon when they feel safer. And to that point, your cardinals may be coming to your yard more often than you think. You

might want to try one of the bird feeders with a built-in camera so you can see what was at the feeder when you weren’t looking. Since they aren’t migratory, once you provide the proper food, water and shelter, they will stay around. And, if you are not in the cardinal’s normal range, you won’t get them. They have been expanding their range to the north for decades. They can be found from Maine across the Great Lakes into Minnesota, then down the Great Plains into Mexico and Central America. And since people are never satisfied with nature, they have been released into Bermuda, southern California and Hawaii. The desert southwest has the ‘almost cardinal’ with the hard-to-pronounce name Pyrruloxia. If you want to see who has cardinals -- and who doesn’t? -- join the worldwide bird count Feb. 16-19. To find out more, go to birdcount.org. Email questions to JefPf Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. To find out more about Jeff Rugg and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS

Orion’s Great Stellar Nursery BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Feb. 4-10, 2024 In his 1926 book “The Universe of Stars,” the American astronomer Harlow Shapley wrote: “We are therefore made out of star stuff ... we feed upon sunbeams, we are kept warm by the radiation of the sun and we are made out of the same materials that constitute the stars.” Since then, others have made similar references to “star stuff” and “stardust”, including astronomer Carl Sagan and folk singer Joni Mitchell. It’s all quite poetic, but what does it mean? It means that the materials out of which we are composed -- the carbon in our DNA, the iron in our blood, the calcium in our bones -- were forged ages ago within distant stars and blasted into space during those stars’ dying moments. After drifting through our galaxy for eons, this chemically rich stellar ash merged with existing interstellar clouds where it triggered the birth of new stars and planetary systems. And, in at least one place -- right here on Earth -- formed life itself. It’s not tough to find places where similar activity occurs today. We need only to look toward the brilliant constellation Orion, now appearing in our evening sky. In ancient mythology, Orion rep-

resents a hunter, with its three equally bright stars appearing in a straight line forming his “belt.” Just to their south hang several faint stars that outline his “sword.” One of these stars may appear rather fuzzy to you. Aim binoculars or a small telescope in its direction and you’ll see one of the most marvelous sights in all the heavens. It’s known to astronomers as M42: the Great Orion Nebula. M42 is a colossal cloud of interstellar gas and dust that lies nearly 9,000 trillion miles, or 1,500 light-years, away and is illuminated from within by the light of brilliant young stars. Today we know it as one of the most prolific star- and planet-birthing regions in our galactic neighborhood -- a veritable stellar nursery. With even a small backyard telescope under a dark sky, you’ll see the delicate structure of this stellar birthplace and, near its center, a tightly packed cluster of four bright stars (the “Trapezium”) that illuminate the cloud from within. These are young stars, only about 300,000 years old. Now, while that may sound ancient to us humans, to a star it’s quite a short time. Since the stars of the Trapezium will most likely live for 10 million years or so, 300,000 years to them is equivalent to about three years to a human. And, amazingly, you can see these “toddler” stars with nothing more than a small backyard telescope! Larger instruments show us much more. Recently, astronomers using

the James Webb Space Telescope have found dozens of planet-sized bodies drifting among these stars. Whether the star stuff that produced these bodies will also give birth to life remains to be seen. In the meantime, just gazing up at Orion and its great nebula reminds us that the stars are our ancestors, for it is they that have forged the raw materials

-- the star stuff -- to make all life possible. And that’s a pretty remarkable concept to ponder while gazing into a starry night sky. Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

The elements in our bodies now were once part of stars like the ones in the Trapezium.

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A Chip Off the Old Tooth BY TRACY BECKERMAN After making it through the challenges of Thanksgiving, the trials of Black Friday, and the marathon of Christmas and New Year’s, I chipped a tooth brushing my teeth. I’d have to say that typically I am not an aggressive tooth brusher. I have an electric toothbrush that does most of the brushing for me, and it’s generally a pretty amicable electric toothbrush. (Unlike my Roomba, which seems to have anger management issues. But that’s another column.) Since I didn’t do it and the toothbrush didn’t do it, I had to assume it was just one of those things that happens when you get into midlife that defy explanation ... like when you throw your back out putting on socks, or sprain your earlobe getting out of bed. When you’re a kid and you lose a tooth, it’s a cause for celebration. Everybody cheers and the tooth fairy

comes and stuffs money under your pillow, and if you’re lucky, and the missing tooth is in the front, you can spit milk out the hole at your sister. But when you’re an adult, nobody cheers except the dentist, who is going to make some serious dough fixing your chipped tooth. That is, of course, assuming your dentist is in town so he could fix your chipped tooth. But mine was not. Mine was on vacation all week, somewhere far away, where a semi-hysterical, 59-year-old woman wouldn’t bother him with a chipped tooth emergency. The good news was, the chipped tooth wasn’t causing me any pain. However, the gaping void in my mouth made me look like a witch, or perhaps a pirate, or my Great Uncle Hymie from the old country who didn’t believe in climate change or dentists. While this look would have been great for Halloween, it was not so great for my regular, post-Hallow-

een, work-related Zoom calls. It was my center front tooth, on the bottom, where everyone could see that I had a chipped tooth when I talked. And if I didn’t talk, they might suspect something was up when I smiled and they saw my tongue escaping through a hole in my teeth. Realizing this could be a distraction on my calls, I tried to think of some way to temporarily overcome the problem. I recalled that when my kids were younger and had braces, they would occasionally use a form of dental wax to help with the discomfort. I thought that if I got some of this dental wax and molded it into the shape of a tooth, I could use it to fill the chip. It was a good idea, in theory, but the problem was, when I stuck it to my tooth, it wouldn’t stay put and I kept swallowing it. “I don’t know what to do,” I said to my husband. “I keep swallowing my dental wax.” “So, just use more,” he replied.

“I don’t know,” I said. “I’ve swallowed so much wax I think I might be growing a candle in there. Or a box of crayons.” “I’m sure it’s harmless,” he said. “But if it bothers you, don’t use it.” “But I’m going to look really funny on my video calls.” “Honey, I know it seems like a big deal to you,” he said. “But I didn’t even notice until you told me.” I looked in the mirror and smiled. I looked like a hockey player. “Are you sure?” I said. “Absolutely,” he said, staring straight at my mouth. “I always tell you the tooth, er, truth.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

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Cassidy Flanagan, of Hicksville, has been named to Commonwealth University’s Fall 2023 President’s List. Flanagan is a student at the Bloomsburg campus. The list, prepared at the end of each semester, recognizes those students who have achieved academic distinction. To qualify for the President’s List, the student must have earned a GPA of 4.0 or higher in 12 or more semester hours of letter grades. n

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Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester, in which more than 1,300 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-time student Katelyn Herbert of Bethpage, a junior who majors in Mathematics. To qualify for Dean’s List, full-time students must complete a minimum of 12 credits in letter-graded courses with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in the semester. n

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/527/Annual-Tax-Lien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York TERMS OF SALE

Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County's Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser's rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser's right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024

THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York

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All hands on deck during Bethpage’s Hour of Code event

Students at Central Boulevard Elementary School had their Chromebooks open and ready to go during the Bethpage School District’s annual Hour of Code event. Elementary students throughout the Bethpage Union Free School District participated in the district’s eighth annual Hour of Code event on Jan. 11. All students in grades 3-5 from Central Boulevard, Charles Campagne and Kramer Lane elementary schools took part in the coding challenge “Pirate Plunder” in their classrooms with the help of some special guests. Dressed in their best pirate outfits, Superintendent of Schools Dave Schneider and Central Boulevard Assistant Principal Julianne Inghilterra guided the classes through the coding event using the

district’s live broadcast. Using their Google Chromebooks and the online application CoSpaces Edu, the elementary students completed different coding tasks and could ask questions through Google Classroom in which Director of Technology Andrew Choi and Bethpage High School seniors Arsh Singh and Miraj Shah helped answer. The hour-long event was a great way to introduce students to the world of computer science in a fun and inviting way and brought the Bethpage school community together. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Free music concerts planned for libraries The Town of Oyster Bay’s Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2024 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town. “The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Councilman Hand. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.” Scheduled performances for February and March include: • The History of Rock & Roll on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library – The History of Rock n Roll brings the decades of rock and roll to life. Registration is free and required. Visit: https://syosset.librarycalendar. com/events/month and select the date of the concert and register. Registration began January 12. • Polezhayev Family Ensemble on Sunday, February 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Massapequa Public Library – Performing favorites from classical, romantic and popular composers. • Gathering Time on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library – Performing music for all ages from traditional folk to classic rock. All welcome/ free tickets required, tickets available at library on February 5th. For more information call Jericho Public Library, (516) 935-6790. • Carlson & Grant on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library – Performing

solos and duets from the nostalgic past. Registration is free and required. Visit: https://syosset.librarycalendar.com/ events/month and select the date of the concert and register. Registration starts February 9. • Mambo Loco on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library – Performing the best of Old-school Latin and Latin jazz. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on February 22. For more information, call Jericho Public Library, (516) 935-6790. • One More Once Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library – Performing all genres of big band music. • Danny Kean & Friends on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library – Performing blues, jazz, R&B rock & everything in between. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library on March 11. For more information, call Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, (516) 938-0077. • The Brooklyn Bards on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library – Experience the deep lyrics and rich melodies of traditional Irish music. The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call (516) 797-7900 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/CAPA.

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Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton, Hicksville Board of Education President Annette Beiner. student Suhani Sharma, parents Srikant and Vinisha Sharma and Hicksville Supervisor of Fine Arts Chad Wyman.

Patrick LaBarca is photographed with (left to right) brother Matt LaBarca, Hicksville Supervisor of Math, Business, & Computer Education Dr. Linda Pfaffe, Hicksville Vice President of the Board Sunita Manjrekar, honored student Patrick LaBarca, Honor Society Advisor Laura Durning, Hicksville Superintendent Dr. Ted Fulton, parents Peter and Truc LaBarca.

At the Jan. 17 board of education meeting, Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton highlighted two Hicksville High School students, Patrick LaBarca and Suhani Sharma, respectively. LaBarca, a Hicksville senior, is a standout double-accelerated STEM student enrolled in 12th-grade Linear Algebra Honors and has earned qualification for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). The American Mathematics

AIME on Feb. 7. Next, Dr. Fulton shared Hicksville sophomore Suhani Sharma’s artwork, “The Golden Door,” was selected by a panel of three judges as one of the twelve winners for this year’s Shanti Fund Calendar. In addition to having her artwork featured, she received a cash prize. Sharma’s artwork was based on the quote “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom,” by George Washington Carver. Her artwork is a golden door surround-

Competitions (AMC) consist of a series of examinations designed to foster positive attitudes toward analytical thinking and mathematics among high school students, paving the way for future career development. High-achieving students in the AMC can progress further in the series of examinations, ultimately leading to the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). The initial step in this journey is the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). LaBarca is set to take the

ed by shelves filled with books. Shanti Fund has been promoting peace through various means of education for more than 20 years. Each year students in first through twelfth grade are invited to submit artwork based on the peace theme for a chance for their artwork to be featured in the annual twelve-month Shanti Fund Peace Art Calendar. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

“From Your Heart to our Seniors” program Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) is inviting LD 16 residents of all ages to celebrate Valentines Day by making heartfelt cards for local seniors. It’s all part of the “From Your Heart to Our Seniors” project, in which participants are encouraged to tap into their creativity as they craft cards filled with warm greetings and messages of love and well-wishes. Any volunteer who wants to make a card is reminded that they must be legible in large print; handwritten; and made without glitter. Participants are encouraged to use lots of color and personal creative flourishes like photos, crosswords, and drawings. To ensure universal appeal, religious messages should be avoided if possible. Legislator Drucker is hoping to build upon the success of last year’s initiative, in which students from the Plainview-Old Bethpage and Jericho School Districts crafted hundreds of greetings that Legislator Drucker had the privilege of delivering to seniors during Valentine’s Day events. In addition to expanding it to the greater community, Legislator Drucker is pleased to welcome the Syosset School District as a new partner in this year’s efforts.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) with local seniors. “The success of last year’s project was so heartwarming, and I loved to see how eagerly students responded to an initiative that is all about spreading love and kindness in our community,” Legislator Drucker said. “Now it’s your turn to join our

team of crafty Cupids as we continue our mission of putting smiles on the faces of countless local seniors during this special time of year!” Finished cards must be dropped off by Friday, Feb. 9 to ensure delivery by Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Feb.

14, and volunteers are encouraged to check with their local participating school district to drop off their contribution. For additional information, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.

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