Bethpage Newsgram (4/28/23)

SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW

Local hockey star honored by Town

Town Board considers restaurant application

BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Oyster Bay Town Board meeting held on Tuesday, April 18, an application for a special use permit requested by Platia Greek Kitchen at 4 Berry Hill Road in Syosset was presented. Following a detailed review of operations and activities of the restaurant, the Board closed the public portion of the hearing and the record will be kept open for 30 days, until the third week of May.

The Town Board heard from

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board presented an official Town Citation to Bernard “Buzz” Deschamps of the Town’s Ice Hockey Program who was recently recognized by the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Emile Francis Award, named in honor of the Rangers’ longtime Coach and General Manager.

BY GARY SIMEONE

Bernard “Buzz” Deschamps has spent the majority of his life involved in the sport of hockey. Last week the seventy-eight old veteran hockey player was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay, for his contributions to the Towns youth hockey programs.

“When it comes to advancing the great game of hockey with our local youth, few can match the enthusiasm and support provided by Bernard’Buzz’ Deschamps, who

has an incredibly long and distinguished track record of promoting and assisting youth hockey,” said Town Supervisor Joe Saladino.

Deschamps, who was born in 1944, has spent a great portion of his life playing, teaching and coaching the game of hockey.

He started playing in Ontario, Canada, where he was born and raised. He played in several minor-league hockey leagues in Canada and the United States. He played over a decade in the NHL, with

the New York Rangers hockey team.

Deschamps spent several years with the Long Island Ducks, who were at onetime part of the professional Eastern Hockey League. He scored a franchise record of 59 goals and 98 points in the 1963-64 hockey season.

He also coached hockey at the college level, serving as head coach of St. John’s University for over a decade, and most recently at Stony Brook University.

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attorney for the applicant Diana Prevete of Garden City-based law firm Albanese & Albanese, as she described the special use permit, including occupancy for over 75 people, and to maintain a 46-foothigh by 7.5-foot wide addition to the restaurant building off Berry Hill Road. She noted that the restaurant’s existing occupancy is for 94 occupants, and the application before the board also requested site plan approval of the related site improvements.

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84-year-old scammed out of $9,800

An 84-year-old Bethpage woman was scammed out of $9,800 on Friday, April 14, when a caller claiming to be an attorney for her “grandson” asked her to bring money for “bail."”

According to police, the victim received a phone call from an individual falsely claiming to be a lawyer for her grandson who was arrested. He informed the victim that her grandson needed $9,800 to be bailed out and instructed the victim to withdraw the money from her bank and return home. A short time later, the victim received another phone call instructing her to go outside her residence to a parked silver SUV.

A man described as Asian, in his mid-40s was waiting and took the victims money and fled the scene. The victim later realized it was a scam and contacted police. Investigation is ongoing.

The Nassau County Police Department urges the community to be on alert and to remind vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors about potential scams or frauds.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

Community Council plans Earth Day Cleanup

The Levittown Community Council will be holding an Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 29 (rain date Sunday, April 30) from 1 to 4 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park. The park is located at Hempstead Turnpike and Shelter Lane, Levittown.

Levittown families, organizations

Summit Lane saves lives through blood donation

and business groups are welcome to participate in cleaning up various locations throughout Levittown.

For more information please email levittowncouncil@yahoo. com or see the Council’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ LevittownCommunityCouncilInc/

Nominations accepted for HHS Hall of Fame

The Hicksville Public School District is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. Established in 1985, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have achieved distinction in their chosen profession or community. These individuals will serve as role models for the Class of 2023, as well as for all district students to emulate.

The district is seeking individuals who have achieved not only professional success but have made meaningful contributions to their community. Individuals wishing to nominate a candidate should provide the candidate’s name, address, telephone number, year the candidate graduated, the can-

didate’s profession, community contributions, honors and/or achievements. Nominators should explain what characteristic or achievement makes their candidate special and include their own name, address, and telephone number. Individuals being nominated must be available to attend Hicksville High School’s graduation on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 9 a.m.

All nominations must be received by May 15, 2023, and mailed to:

Mr. Patrick Harris, Assistant Principal, Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801-4800.

Student volunteers at Summit Lane Elementary School assisted guests during the Little Doctors Program blood drive on April 17.

Student volunteers assisted in the hosting of a blood drive at Summit Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District on April 17.

All residents of Levittown and beyond were invited to visit Summit Lane after school hours to donate blood facilitated by the New York Blood Center as part of the Little Doctors Program. Student vol-

Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

unteers directed guests on where to go to while donning Little Doctors T-shirts. From the 39 donations received, 117 lives will be saved. Blood donors also received thank-you cards handmade by students. The annual event made its return to Summit Lane this year and will continue to be offered in the years to come.

Bus trip to casino

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be hosting a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA, on Tuesday, May 23.

Cost: $50 per person, which includes the driver’s tip

Give back: $35 slot play.

Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return will be approximately 8:30 p.m

Parking is at # 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end).

For reservations, please call Barbara at (516) 935-5576. Please make checks payable to “CDA”.

LI’s largest car show returns to TOBAY Beach

Long Island’s largest and most premier car show experience returns to TOBAY Beach on Sunday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Car Show Long Island” features hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by That 70’s Band will take place during the day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the latest and greatest automobiles in the world, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! With a diverse range of vehicles showcased, car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to admire and interact with some of the most impressive cars around. This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhibits and enjoy live music while surrounded by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”

Car Show Long Island’s 2023 TOBAY

Beach Spring Classic features some of the hottest and most classic cars in the tri-state region. While enjoying live music performed by That 70’s Band and great eats from the Food Truck Corral presented by Eagle Chevy Performance, thousands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2023 TOBAY Beach Spring Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Optimum, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Signarama of Huntington and Whitey’s Tire Services of Brooklyn.

Classic Car enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. A rain date of May 7, 2023 has been arranged. For more information, visit www.carshowli.com, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.

DWI drug arrest af ter crash

Nassau County Police arrested an East Meadow man on Tuesday, April 18, after the vehicle he was driving struck two parked cars and overturned.

According to police, a subsequent investigation was conducted the driver, Patrick Schlereth, was placed under arrest without incident.

While in police custody, police say Schlereth was found to be in possession of a clear glass vile, containing a burnt substance they believed to be crack

cocaine.

He was transported to a local area hospital for treatment of his injuries and is currently in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

Schlereth was charged with DWAI Drugs, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree, two counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd Degree, and Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle.

CDA plans Military Bridge

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Ignatius Parish Hicksville will be hosting a Military Bridge on Sunday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at the Nassau County Senior Citizen Center, 103 Grumman Road W., Hicksville. (Grumman Road is a continuation of Hazel Street in Hicksville.) The center is handicapped accessible with lots of parking.

Walk-ins are welcome. There will be raffles and everyone goes home with a

prize!

Cost: $10 per person. Cake & coffee/ tea are included.

Military Bridge is a fun, interactive card game that requires NO previous experience. Come alone or with friends and help Catholic Daughters support local charities and scholarships.

For more information and reservations, call Margaret at 516-633-2900 or email maggiebr77k@gmail.com

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Syosset named best community for music education

Syosset Central School District has been honored for the 22nd time with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding support and commitment to music education.

The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate exceptional achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Syosset is one of the 830 districts recognized this year for the efforts made by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders to make music education part of a well-rounded education.

“This recognition highlights our

entire learning community’s commitment to music education,” said Dr. Christopher Hale, Syosset’s K-12 coordinator of fine and performing arts. “I am so proud of our faculty for their dedication to our students, and our students for their dedication to their craft.”

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs.

Photo courtesy of Syosset Central School District

Syosset High School students perform at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC.

Syosset Elementary orchestra students practice their craft.

Town drive collects pet food, supplies This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m.

Air Frying Like You Have

Never Imagined (IN PERSON)

Completely new and game-changing, the techniques demonstrated and taught will revolutionize how to use your air-fryer. Recipes include yogurt-tenderized ginger chicken, chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries and breaded cauliflower. Fee: $5. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Saturday, April 29, from 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

Paper Shredding at the Library (IN PERSON)

End your clutter! Empty your drawers and files! Shred excess paper safely and securely at this shredding event. All documents will be shredded in a professional mobile truck while you watch. No need to remove staples or paper clips. No plastic, cardboard, x-rays, or hard drivespaper only! Maximum 4 boxes (standard size record storage box) or bags per person. Personal household documents only — no businesses.

Saturday, April 29, at 3:00 p.m.

Tommy Lynn Performs the Music of Neil Diamond (IN PERSON)

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Clerk Richard LaMarca proudly partnered with Long Island Cares for their Annual Legislative Pet Food & Supply Drive, which took place throughout the month of March. The drive focused on collecting food and supplies for our residents’ pets through Baxter’s Pet Pantry, which supplies free pet food and supplies to pet-owning families in need. Town officials recognized residents for their generosity in donating over 1,500lbs of pet food and supplies, which will in turn keep pets at home with their loved ones, wellfed, and out of shelters. For more information about Long Island Cares, visit www. licares.com

Enjoy a twilight afternoon with singer, songwriter, musician and Neil Diamond tribute artist Tommy Lynn. Neil Diamond's style and vocals has evolved over the years and Neil can reproduce many styles and vocal changes from the start of his career to the present. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, May 4, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on

your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, May 4, at 2:00 p.m.

My Name is Alexander Hamilton (HYBRID)

Presenter: James Coll, adjunct professor of American and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College and Hofstra University, retired NYPD detective

In this lecture, we will explore the life and political philosophy of the New York founding father currently dancing his way across a Broadway stage. Hamilton is regarded by many to have been a brilliant administrator, politician, and financier. He played a key role in ratifying the constitution and he was the first secretary of the U.S. Treasury. No registration needed for in-person or Zoom. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m.

Spring Lemon Crumble Muffins (IN PERSON)

Join us to make these delicious muffins that you can enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Patrons will need to bring a zester, one large and one medium bowl, small container with a lid, muffin tin and 2 lemons. Everyone will make 12 muffins. Fee: $5.00. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, May 5, at 1:30 p.m. Friday Movie at the Library: Barbra Streisand Month (IN PERSON) Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

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Catholic Daughters hold successful baby shower

Collection drive brings birthdays to homeless children

The Town of Oyster Bay is supporting a Collection Drive to support birthday parties for homeless children on Long Island. Donations collected May 1 through May 31 will support the charitable efforts of Birthday Wishes of Long Island, a not-for-profit organization located in Hicksville. Through the efforts of volunteers and donations, the organization provides birthday parties to over 1,500 homeless children each year, including gifts, homemade cupcakes, goody bags, activities and crafts.

“Birthday Wishes of Long Island is a wonderful organization comprised of giving and caring volunteers who help bring smiles to the faces of homeless children on Long Island—some of whom have never received a birthday party before,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Town Councilwoman Laura Maier stated, “By giving to community-based programs and services that support children, you can ensure that you’re making an impact right here on Long

The Catholic Daughters Court #1690 collected clothing, diapers and supplies to support new mothers.

Fulfilling its effort to support women who have given birth and are in need of assistance, Catholic Daughters Court #1690 of St. Bernard’s Church in Levittown holds an annual baby shower collecting contributions of baby clothing, diapers and supplies from the congregation. This year’s collection resulted in several carloads of donations to be delivered to two local organizations dedicated to help women who are pregnant or who have given birth.

The contributions support the work and services provided by Birthright in Wantagh and Momma’s House, which recently relocated to the former convent at St. Bernard’s Church property.

Birthright is an organization committed to providing confidential, non-judgmental support to any woman who is pregnant or thinks she might be

pregnant, no matter her age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status or financial situation. For more information go to https://birthright.org/wantagh or call 516-785-4070.

MOMMA’s House provides housing for young mothers aged 18 to 24 years and their babies for approximately two years, allowing the young mothers to continue education or vocational experience interrupted by pregnancy. With guidance and direction, the young mothers can learn to support themselves and their children independently. For more information, go to https://www.mommashouse.org/mission-vision-values or call 516-781-8637.

For information on membership in Catholic Daughters, contact Susan Stalzer at susiegirl2868@aol.com.

Island. Help bring normalcy, hope and joy to a homeless girl or boy by donating today to this incredible cause.”

To support these birthday parties for Long Island’s homeless children, the following donations are sought:

• New, unwrapped toys for children of all ages

• Batteries of all sizes

• Wrapping paper

For those who wish to donate to Birthday Wishes of Long Island, collection boxes can be found in the following Town facilities:

• Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay

• Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd., Massapequa

• Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage

For more information about the Birthday Wishes of Long Island collection drive, please contact (516) 624-6380 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Collection drive to support vets at VA hospital

The Town of Oyster Bay will host a “Spring into Action” Collection Drive in support of the Northport VA. During the month of April, residents are invited to donate toiletries and clothing.

“From hosting veteran appreciation events to recognizing their service with Hometown Heroes Banners in our parks, the Town of Oyster Bay is committed to honoring veterans for their service to our nation,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Please join this mission to help bring the comforts of home to veterans living at the Northport VA Hospital by making a donation to our collection drive during the month of April.”

Most needed items include toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, unscented deodorant, body wash, unscented lotion, nail clippers, and shampoo), clothing (men’s underwear size 2XL & 3XL, men’s sweat suits size 2XL & 3XL, socks, flip flops, pajamas, and scarves), and entertainment (maga-

zines, movies, and CDs, especially greatest hits of the ‘50s & ‘60s).

“When I learned that the Northport VA has a ‘Wish List’ of items their veterans need, I knew Supervisor Saladino and the Town Board would spring into action with me to help ensure these needs are met,” Clerk LaMarca said. “I thank them for partnering with me to organize this critical initiative, and I thank the residents of our wonderful Town in advance for their generosity and support of our Veterans.”

The Town’s Collection Drive will run through the month of April. Collection Bins will be available on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa), and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).

For more information, please call (516) 624-6380 or email ealter@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Northside Elementary turns the page for PARP

Books were abound at Northside Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District as students went wild for the annual Pick a Reading Partner event.

Wildlife and nature were the focus of students’ many literary adventures under the theme of “Wild About Reading,” and several fun activities fueled students’ passion for reading. On different days, students in all grades dressed as wild animals, wore pajamas, donned Northside gear and flaunted green to mimic reptiles. Students were

also tasked with completing as many challenges as they could, which included reading fiction or non-fiction books about animals, listening to an audiobook, visiting the public library and much more. For each challenge completed, students were entered to win prizes.

The fun did not stop there, though. Students shopped for new stories at a book fair, and a poster contest yielded dozens of artistic works reflecting the theme of “Wild About Reading.”

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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The theme for this year’s PARP, “Wild About Reading,” was reflected in posters created by students, including an artistic collage by fifth grader Daphne Weng.

Northside School teachers Rachael Hogan and Teresa Neri, at ends, dressed like wild animals alongside students, from left, Christian Benavides, Bonnie Zhu, Samaira Maitra and Sheldon Montero.

Kindergartners Briana Divino, Annalise Ferrante and Mansirat Banga wore their favorite animal print pattern for PARP week.

Lions Club kicks off membership drive

As it approaches the 73rd anniversary of its original charter dated on May 18, 1950, Levittown Lions Club has kicked off a membership drive to encourage individuals interested in volunteering to join.

The motto of Lions International is “We Serve,” and there are a variety of focus areas that the organization embraces through its volunteer work: Vision, Youth, Disaster Relief, Humanitarian, Diabetes, Childhood Cancer, Environment and Hunger.

Lions of Levittown volunteers, supporting its focus on Hunger, recently joined the American Legion Post #1711 at its April food drive. The post holds a food drive every third Saturday of the month at which it collects food donations that support local charitable organizations that help in providing food to

those in need in the Levittown community.

Levittown Lions volunteers in recent years have vision screened numerous children between the ages of six months to six years through a simple and non-intrusive procedure that detects vision disorders such as amblyopia, myopia and astigmatism.Through early detection and treatment, childhood blindness can be detected, treated and avoided.

Focusing on Environment, Lions will volunteer with Levittown Community Council at its Earth Day Cleanup event on April 29 (rain date: April 30) by providing seed packets for planting to beautify the local environment.

For more information on Levittown Lions Club or to apply for membership, contact President Frank Marcinek at Lionsoflevittown@gmail.com.

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Members of the Levittown Lions Club assisted members of American Legion Post #1711 at its April food drive. Left to right: Donald Patane, Louise Cassano, Frank Marcinek, Les Rumel.

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF11 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, V.

KRISTINE RUTIGLIANO A/K/A KRISTINE SUAREZ RUTIGLIANO A/K/A KRISTINE SUAREZ, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF JOHN RUTIGIANO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 11, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF11 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST is the Plaintiff and KRISTINE RUTIGLIANO A/K/A KRISTINE SUAREZ RUTIGLIANO A/K/A KRISTINE SUAREZ, AS VOLUNTARY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE ESTATE OF JOHN RUTIGIANO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).  I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, North Side Steps, 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY 11501, on May 9, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 3923 BERGER AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714:  Section 46, Block 546, Lot 9:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NEAR PLAINEDGE, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 20058/2010. Jeffrey B. Fox, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004FF7, Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL BOVE A/K/A DANIEL R. BOVE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 3, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on May 8, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 535 Central Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, New York, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 46, Block 590 and Lot 59. Approximate amount of judgment is $360,848.25 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 004335/2015. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Lynn Botwinik, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York  10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS LEGAL “NOTICE TO BIDDERS”

BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BETHPAGE, NEW YORK 11714

SPECIFICATIONS: BID # 0072324

DRIVER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR SERVICES FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York BID # 007-2324. Bids will be publicly opened and read on May 18 at 11:00 AM. in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York

Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Scott Harrington, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Bethpage Union Free School District, Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York, 11714.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district, and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions. Bid specifications and all applicable terms and conditions may be obtained via email by contacting Sara Minieri at Sminieri@Bethpage.ws. Contact the Bethpage Business Office with any questions regarding this bid at 516-6444030.

By Order of the Board of Education

Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Cherry Avenue Bethpage, New York 11714

11714

SPECIFICATIONS: BID # 0062324

REFUSE AND TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York BID # 006-2324. Bids will be publicly opened and read on May 17 at 11:00 AM. in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York

Sealed bids are to be addressed to the attention of Scott Harrington, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Bethpage Union Free School District, Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York, 11714.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district, and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions. Bid specifications and all applicable terms and conditions may be obtained via email by contacting Sara Minieri at Sminieri@Bethpage.ws. Contact the Bethpage Business Office with any questions regarding this bid at 516-6444030.

By Order of the Board of Education Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Name: FORMOSA23 LLC.

Levittown Chamber welcomes new members

Articles of Organization filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/18/2023. Office location: Nassau Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and address SSNY shall mail a copy of process is c/o 132 Dupont Street, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, Citibank, N.A., Not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee of NRZ PassThrough Trust VI, Plaintiff, vs. Avtar Singh, ET AL., Defendant(s).

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 3, 2018 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on March 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 22, 2023 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 3 Crescent Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 168 and Lot 30. Approximate amount of judgment is $634,829.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 014750/2013. Cash will not be accepted. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Malachy Lyons, Jr., Esq., Referee

Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors gave a warm welcome to new members, Libbi Vilher and to Braulio Cuevas at their March 15 membership meeting held at Domenico’s in Levittown.

Libbi L. Vilher is with Kaufman Dolowich Voluck,

LLP in Woodbury. Libbi focuses her practice on employment law. She represents clients in several areas of employment matters including discrimination, harassment, breach of contract, and retaliation claims. Her practice also includes litigating wage and

hour compliance cases. Need an attorney who can help you with employment law? Call Libbi at 516-283-8762 or e-mail her at libbi.vilher@ kdvlaw.com

Braulio Cuevas recently opened American Defense, which sells firearms, gun storage systems, safes, hunt -

ing accessories & much more. The chamber held a ribbon cutting on March 14 for Braulio and his family. American Defense is located at 3106 Hempstead Tpke in Levittown. Call American Defense at 516-342-6943.

American Defense recently opened on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, and the Chamber held a ribbon cutting on March 14.

New members Libbi Vilher and Braulio Cuevas were welcomed at the March 15 meeting of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce.

Bethpage students showcase creativity for Thoughtful Thursday

Bethpage students from throughout Central Boulevard Elementary School celebrated Thoughtful Thursday on April 20. The school community celebrates Thoughtful Thursday on a monthly basis by participating in a special lesson, activity or program that allows them to reflect on themselves or engage in an act of kindness.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear blue Central Boulevard T-shirts on these special days. On April 20, classes were challenged to design their own T-shirt. Younger grades used pencils and crayons on paper to create their T-shirt design, while the older grades utilized their Chromebooks to bring their T-shirt idea to life. The students added positive statements and words to their designs such as “Be Kind” and let their creativity soar. The activity was a great way for students to showcase their originality.

Central Boulevard student Ethan Zheng brainstormed his T-shirt design.

Central Boulevard student Melody Moore showed off her completed “Be Kind” T-shirt design.

Central Boulevard students Bryce Watson (left) and Melany Moore (right) flashed a smile while designing their own T-shirts.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

April 28, 2023

Incan Sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo in Peru’s Sacred Valley are Preview to Machu Picchu

BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN & SARAH FALTER TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

The Incan ruins at Pisac in Peru’s Sacred Valley are our first introduction on this one-day Alpaca Expeditions tour to the massive scale of Incan building projects. Though there were settlements here before who built terraces (there were two other major empires before the Inca), it was the Inca emperor Pachacuti who conquered the area n the mid 1400s who ordered the building of a sprawling mountain complex covering 162 acres.

Pachacuti (who also built Machu Picchu, our ultimate destination on the four-day/three-night Inca Trail trek) built Pisac as a multi-purpose residence, citadel, observatory and religious site. This was his secluded royal retreat away from the heat of Cusco where he and nobility could “relax” between military campaigns, undertake ritual and religious ceremonies and be a defensive refuge. Francisco Pizarro and the Spanish conquistadors destroyed the Inca complex.

In fact, it seems most of what we associate with the Incan Empire came under the rule of Sapa Inca (“paramount leader”) Pachacuti-Cusi Yupanqui, whose name meant “earth-shaker”. Beginning in 1438, he and his son Tupac Yupanqui began a far-reaching expansion that brought much of the modern-day territory of Peru under the ruling Inca family control – an Alexander the Great of

South America.

At the time of the Spanish conquest in 1536, the Incan Empire extended 3,000 miles, connected by an elaborate network of roads, and had built these monumental structures at Cuzco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu– without the benefit of draft animals like the horse, the wheel, iron or steel tools, written language or currency.

How was that possible?

Our Alpaca Expeditions guide Jaime explains how the Incan society was organized – its principles of labor and work.

“The Inca had three layers of labor,” Jaime tells us: Anyi (reciprocity); Minka (communities work

together) and Mita (a labor tax, where every man had to do two to three months of service to the government or serve in the military each year). By combining their political authority with religious authority, the people drafted to build the Inca’s palaces and temples did it as much out of devotion to god as their obligation to give service the state. Societal behavior was governed by three moral precepts: Ama sua: Do not steal; Ama llulla: Do not lie; and Ama quella: Do not be lazy.

How long would it have taken to build Pisac? Jaime says that each ruler would have designated his own project that had to be completed in his lifetime and not left to a succes-

sor (which is why most of these sites we see were not finished).

At the high point of Pisac, 11,791 feet elevation, there is a watchtower, from which guards would have sent and received messages by blowing a conch. It might announce that the Inca king was coming and to be ready, or a threat.

The Inca worshipped the mountain and the rocks, so would integrate the mountain contour into the structure rather than alter it, building on top of the bedrock.

Jaime explains how the terraces were built – how they would build from the bottom, to the stone wall, digging a couple of feet into the ground, use a tree as a lever, filling three layers of material – soil-gravelbig stones – so that the water would drain to the lower terrace. They used a rudimentary tool – a long stick with a stone or metallic point, and one man would use it like a spade and a second would turn the soil over.

The Inca family was “pure”, but could name a non-Incan as chief. Someone could ascend to noble rank if they had a skill. An Incan ruler would have an official wife who would also be Incan, and only her children would inherit, but he could have as many concubines as they liked, and would have dozens of children.

“It was a very organized (and controlled) society.”

At another overlook, we see where some 3,000 holes have been made in a cliff – created by grave robbers. At this site, people were

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Pisac, Incan archeological site, visited on the Alpaca Expeditions one-day Sacred Valley tour, excellent preparation for our Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Incan Sites of Pisac, Ollantaytambo in Peru’s Sacred Valley are Preview to Machu Picchu

buried in caves with their belongings so they would have them for the next world. The king and nobles, though, were mummified and put into a mausoleum.

We also see the remains of pre-Incan cliff dwellings. “They were afraid of cannibals” who believed they could ingest their victim’s power. “It was practiced until the mid-1800s.” Also, 1000-2000 years ago, there more wild animals and the people lived in cliffs to be safe.

We drive down into the town of Pisac which was built in the valley below the ruins by Viceroy Toledo in the 1570s, where Eric has found a local Andean restaurant online for lunch.

Pisac is famous for its market. Official market days are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday filling the Plaza Constitución but the market is busiest on Sunday when indigenous Quechua communities from the surrounding area come to town to sell their produce and stock up on supplies for the week. We have very little time to explore the market. (We need to be back in Cuzco at 6 pm for our mandatory orientation for the Alpaca Expeditions trek to Machu Picchu.)

We would also have liked time to visit the museum, Comunitario de Pisac, which opened in 2009 with exhibits on the production of ceramics and the traditional textiles produced by

local Quechua communities. A room is dedicated to the Incan presence in the area covering its development from the archaic period (7,000 to 800 BC) to the period of imperial expansion of the Inca state (1400 to 1535). The museum includes a graphical presentation of the various areas of the imperial city, as well as various ceramic objects and remains (including Incan mummies).

Ollantaytambo

After lunch, we drive 1 ½ hours further to Ollantaytambo, a fascinating and massive Incan site built during the Inca’s heyday which provides an excellent preview of what we will experience at Machu Picchu. Here, we see rock formations representing the Incan god, Wiracocha (the god of creation) and the Church of St. James on top of Inca site.

The large boulders, 40-50 tons each, were so finely finished with curved and convex edges and placed, indicate that this structure would have been the temple; boulders that are basically piled up show that it was never finished. He points out the slight angle of the wall –meant to for stability in the event of an earthquake.

“They believed rocks were beings,” Jamie says. “From the quarry to the structure they may whip the rock (rather than the person)” to get it to cooperate. There would have been a model of the structure they were building in ceramic or stone at the quarry and most of the carving would have been done there, where there was more room, the

finishing touches would be done at the site. We can see the two quarries in the distance, but it is unfathomable how they managed to move these multi-ton boulders.

At the Temple of Water, we see how the Inca used water for irrigation as well as for drinking. The window opening was cut to align with the solstice, and water, diverted from the river, would be directed back into the channel.

I was concerned that I was huffing and puffing climbing around the site – realizing this was part of my acclimation to the altitude but anxious that it did not bode well for the Inca Trail trek we would be starting the next morning. I half imagined the Alpaca Expeditions guide would tap me on the shoulder and tell me I wasn’t suited for the trek.

You could easily spend 2-4 hours here – there is so much to explore – and then spend time in the gorgeous market in the absolutely charming village with its hardware stores, kitchen and home supplies. But we have to rush back – it’s about 3 hours drive back to Cuzco – to get to our mandatory 6 pm orientation at Alpaca Expeditions’ offices for our Inca Trail trek.

The next morning, when our bus taking our group to the start of the Inca Trail trek stops in this very village to pick up a couple from their hotel here, we realize we could have organized our tour differently – done the orientation the night we arrived and stayed overnight in Ollantaytambo. Then we could

have had more time to really enjoy the site and the village and instead of getting picked up at our hotel in Cuzco at 4 am could have been picked up here at 6 am. (In this scenario, we still would have left our luggage back at the Amaru Inca hotel in Cuzco where we will return after the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trek, and just had with us what we were taking on the trek.)

It is also possible to combine a stay in Ollantaytambo with Machu Picchu without doing the four-day Inca Trail trek. Alpaca Expeditions has various tour options with shorter or no hiking.

The permits to do the Inca Trail trek are limited to just 200 trekkers a day and get booked up months in advance.

To see all the options for touring, visit Alpaca Expeditions, USA Phone:  202550-8534, info@alpacaexpeditions.com, https://www.alpacaexpeditions.com/

To check with the US State Department to get the latest information on travel to Peru: https://travel.state. gov/content/travel/en/internationaltravel/International-Travel-CountryInformation-Pages/Peru.html

Next: Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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Small Efforts Repeated Equal Big Savings

BY MARY HUNT

Next to the rent or mortgage payment, food is likely your biggest household expense. And have you noticed food prices steadily creeping into the stratosphere? A little here, some more there doesn’t seem too bad until you get through the checkout. Wow, $100 doesn’t go so far these days! But you can make it go a lot further if you will diligently stick to a few sage guidelines.

I won’t say these are new ideas. In fact, these are the things we learned from our grandparents -- especially those who lived through the Great Depression! It’s good for us to remember what we’ve learned in order to stay sharp and resolute.

No. 1: Don’t shop hungry. Studies find you will spend at least 17% more for the simple reason that everything in the store looks so good!

No. 2: Shop with a list. Get tough on yourself. If it’s not on the list, it doesn’t

go in the shopping cart. Even if you see all kinds of great “bargains” you didn’t know you needed before you saw them, stop and think. Then walk on by. If it’s that important, you can come back later.

No. 3: Prepare your list. Make your list at home using the store’s weekly sales ad. Build your menus around what’s on sale. As far as possible, buy only what’s on sale. Make do. Get creative.

No. 4: Concentrate on the loss-leaders. These are the items that are deeply discounted to lure you through the doors and into an impulsive shopping mood.

No. 5: Know your prices. Keep a written record of the regular per-unit prices of the items you buy most often so you’ll know whether a special is a bargain. Many times, specials have nothing to do with a sale but more to do with a marketing campaign.

No. 6: Buy in season. Fruits and vegetables will be the best quality and the lowest price when they are in season.

No. 7: Shop with cash. Take only the amount of cash you have decided to spend on this trip. Leave the checkbook and that wallet filled with plastic at home. If you come across a fabulous bargain and don’t have enough cash, you can always return later with more cash to stock up.

No. 8: Carry a calculator. Keep a running total of your items in your cart so you can keep track of where you are and to avoid checkout embarrassment.

No. 9: Shop at larger stores. Because of volume discounts, larger stores are generally cheaper than smaller ones.

No. 10: Find a bakery outlet. These kinds of thrift stores offer wonderful bargains. But be careful. It’s easy to spend more on all those bargains than you would have on full price items at the supermarket.

No. 11: Use coupons. Buy the smallest size the coupon allows to get the greatest savings.

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BY LOU THEODORE

Nearly 20 years to the day, I penned an article titled “On Names and Nicknames.” I think we all know what a name is. But a nickname? Here what Webster has to say:” a name given instead of the one belonging to a person, place, or thing, usually descriptive and given in sports … to misname.”.

In any event, and to be sure, names and nicknames have always fascinated me. Their origin and ability to survive the test of time is a tribute to the importance we place on names. Some are shocking, some simply do not make sense, and others are as appropriate as one would expect. Take my last name for starters: Theodore. It is a Greek name that means “gift of God.” I have told my wife Mary on numerous occasions that a loose interpretation of the name is “God’s gift to women.” I will pass on her comment.

At the local level, many of my neighbors live in either Williston Park or East Williston. Now, East Williston has several parks, but I am still trying to find a park in Williston Park, although I am told there are some.

There are also names associated with other towns, cities and village. Here’s a few in our country: Boring (Oregon), Bland (Missouri), Pray (Montana), Due West (Georgia), and Hell (Michigan).

On Names and Nicknames

To add to the mix, Baby Island can be viewed from Honeymoon Bay in the State of Washington, while in Iowa, the town of Fertile is adjacent to Manly, and then due north and east of Iceland, there’s ice-covered Greenland.

Here are some anomalies: Learned, Mississippi has no public schools. Ballplay, Alabama lacks a baseball diamond. Bottom, North Carolina sits at the top (northern) end of the state. Zigzag, Oregon lies on a perfectly straight stretch of road. The temperature in Cool, Texas once reached 115°F.

I annually hosted a pre-Super Bowl reunion with my Astoria gang that came to be defined by my family as the “animal” party. The group consists of Damon Runyon characters with nicknames like Willie the Buff, Louie the Lob, the Hawk, The Big Guy, Marty Cool, the Phantom, Jake the Weightlifter, Bobby the Rat, the Creeper, Superman, Steve the Greek, the Great One, Tony the Snake, the Scavenger, Zack the Animal, the Gaylord, etc. Even the girls had nicknames: Marie the Dancer, Betty the Booper, Mary Gloves, etc. Everyone, and I mean everyone, had a nickname. Mine was the Gaylord. How I came upon the name must be buried in my subconscious. I have no recollection of its baptismal founding, but many of my friends still (affectionately?) call me

“Gay” and / or “Lord.”

Earlier in my career, I would often make tough-to-get reservations using my last name – Theodorakis – prior to it being changed. I would also claim I was with the Greek Embassy. Believe it or not, it often helped.

The racetrack is also notorious for unique names and nicknames. The group I hung out with carried such monikers as: Johnny Stash (moustache), One Punch Vito, Nunzie, Frankie Budweiser, Stretch, Joe the Cutter, etc. I always thought Joe had been in a knife fight, but it turns out he worked as a cutter in the garment industry. Vito was never in a fight; however, he was notorious for making large bets on one horse, with the teller only punching out one ticket. Frankie as you might suppose, drove a Budweiser truck.

Now a lot can be done with names. I often pick up a phone and announce “this is Bruce Willis” or “this is Tom Sellick” or “this is Denzel Washington”

or “this is Horatio” or “this is Felix.” Some people believe me initially. Many years ago, I called a colleague at the USEPA in RTP, NC. The secretary answered: “May I ask who is calling?”

“This is Dan Quayle for Charley Pratt.”

There was a long pause and I heard the phone drop with the secretary yelling hysterically: “It’s the vice-president!” Several years later, Charley’s secretary would announce with a wink

“The White House is on the phone.”

“What in hell do you want this time?” Charley asked. Believe it or not, it was the White House calling to invite Charley, the newly elected President of the International Air and Waste Management Association, to a dinner in Washington.,

So much for names…and nicknames.

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BY TOM MARGENAU

Regular readers of my column know that I try to avoid the use of Social Security jargon, abbreviations and acronyms as much as possible. That even goes as far as the name of the agency that runs the Social Security program. Although I must frequently do it, I just don’t like referring to the SSA (that stands for Social Security Administration) because most people have never heard of it. For example, everyone knows the FBI, or the IRS, or NASA. But if I hadn’t just told you that the SSA was the Social Security Administration, would you have known it?

On the other hand, there is one Social Security-related abbreviation that I think almost everyone knows: SSN, which of course stands for the Social Security number. And in today’s column, I’m going to give a little history about that ubiquitous number and the little paper card we all have that displays that number.

People sometimes ask me who got the first Social Security card. And they are also curious to know what the lowest Social Security number ever issued was -- and who got it. They usually assume that the person who got the first Social Security card and the person who got the lowest number are one and the same. But that’s not the case. The history of the SSN makes for an interesting story.

When Social Security numbers were first issued in 1936, the SSA did not yet have a network of field offices, so the agency contracted with the U.S. Postal Service to distribute and assign the first batch of Social Security numbers through its 45,000 local post offices around the country. Of these 45,000 post offices, 1,074 were also designated as “typing centers” where the cards themselves were prepared.

Because of that, the best that SSA historians can say with certainty is that the first SSN was issued sometime in mid-November 1936 from one of those 1,074 post offices to someone whose identity and SSN are unknown. Thousand of Social Security numbers and cards were probably issued on that day, so there is simply no way to tell who got the first one.

The SSA does know, however, who received the Social Security card with the lowest number. They tried to make a bit of a public relations fuss over it, but it didn’t work out as the agency’s flacks planned.

SSNs were grouped by the first three digits of the number (called the area number) and assigned geographically starting in the Northeast, moving down the Eastern Seaboard and then across the country to the West. Although instead of starting in Maine (the most northeasterly state), they gave “001” numbers to New Hampshire. That’s because the plan was to give card number 001-01-0001 to John G. Winant, who was a former governor of New Hampshire and was at the time the chairman of the Social Security Board (the forerunner of the Social Secu-

The SSN: A History Lesson

rity Administration). But Winant turned down the honor.

Then it was offered to the head of the agency’s regional office for the northeastern United States, but he also said no. They tried to designate a couple other officials for the alleged honor, but with no luck. In frustration, the agency’s PR people nixed their plans for a ceremonial first “official” SSN recipient. So instead, they just decided to issue card number 001-01-0001 to the first Social Security number applicant from New Hampshire. This proved to be Grace D. Owen of Concord, New Hampshire, who applied for her number on Nov. 24, 1936.

There is one more little twist to this story. If you do some research into old press reports, you may find a story that says the very first Social Security card was issued to John Sweeney of New Rochelle, New York.

What actually happened is this. All the SSN records prepared by post offices were shipped to the SSA’s headquarters in Baltimore. One of their first jobs was to create an official Social Security record (primarily to track earnings) for each SSN issued. When the first batch of SSN records came in from the postal service, the agency’s head of accounting operations pulled the top card off the pile and declared it to be the official first Social Security record. It happened to be card number 055-09-0001 belonging to the aforementioned Mr. Sweeney. The next day, newspapers around the country announced that Sweeney had been issued the first SSN. That wasn’t quite right. It would be more accurate to say that the first Social Security “earnings record” was established for John Sweeney. But because those records were invisible to the public and the Social Security card was a very visible token of the program, the newspapers overlooked the nuance and John Sweeney had his 15 minutes of fame in 1936.

But neither 001-01-0001 nor 055-090001 is the most well-known Social Security number. That honor belongs to 07805-1120.

In 1938, a wallet manufacturer in New York decided to promote its product by showing how the still relatively new Social Security card would fit into its wallets. The president of the company thought it would be a bright idea to insert a sample for display purposes in each wallet. His next not-so-smart idea was to put a real Social Security number on the display card. The number shown on the card, 078-005-1120, actually belonged to the president’s secretary, a woman named Hilda Witcher.

The wallets were sold by Woolworth stores all over the country. Even though the card was only half the size of a real card, was printed all in red and had the word “specimen” written across the face, many purchasers of the wallet adopted the SSN as their own! In the peak year of 1943, 5,755 people were using Hilda’s

number. The SSA acted to eliminate the problem by voiding the number and publicizing that it was incorrect to use it. (Witcher was given a new number.) However, the number continued to be used for many years. In all, over 40,000 people reported what became known as the “Woolworth number” as their SSN. In fact, as late as 1977, 12 people were found to still be trying to use Hilda’s original SSN.

By the way, some of you may be wondering how I could be giving real names and real Social Security numbers in this column. First, the people mentioned

have all long since passed away. Second, the SSA has flagged those SSNs (and other famous or infamous numbers) so that if anyone ever tried using them, they would be instantly investigated.

If you have a Social Security question, 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.

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It’s Time, Once Again, To Think About Your Landscape

We have been extremely lucky this past winter, with the least amount of snow falling locally as well as the longest wait (Feb 1st) for snowfall in 150 years, which barely measured 0.4 inches according to The Weather Channel.

On the other hand, California and other areas out west had the 2nd highest record snowfalls in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of 56.4 feet, the 6th snowiest on record dating back to 1869. It has completely eliminated the severe drought that has plagued California and other surrounding states and locations.

The surprising thing was that I saw crocuses and other small flowers blooming in February which I had never experienced in the past. This led me to think about the exterior of my own home and plan what I would be planting this spring. Out on Long Island, the growers began delivering their Trees, Shrubs, and annuals to nurseries and big box stores. It seems most definitely that we had an early spring. So it would behoove you to get out and begin checking out your own landscaping and see how you could spruce it up and add some color and value. If you are going to do a major overhaul, then the first thing you must do is determine what your budget is and what types of trees, shrubs, and flowers you want to purchase as well as where you are going to plant them.

The most critical area to focus on is your front area and main walkway, where everyone will be walking into your home. Whether you are considering selling now or in the future, this will always be a crucial area to plant colorful and a diverse variety of flowers.

Many will consider impatiens, which are your standard most pop-

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

ular type of annuals only surviving for one season. They are also excellent around flower beds in and around to the left and right of your front door. Other types are petunias in planters, coleus, and begonias. In addition, you might consider some biennials which are self-seeders (not to be confused with perennials), such as foxglove, hollyhock, pansy, black-eyed Susan, sweet William, Queen Anne’s lace, honesty, forget-me-not, Canterbury bells and several varieties of evening primrose. They say, “you don’t get a 2nd chance at a first impression.” So adding color to the front of your home becomes tantamount to curb appeal.

There are many applications that you can download into your cell that can assist you in picking out various types of trees, shrubs, and flowers when you are out at your local nurseries. Even taking a trip way out on Long Island for the day, where many of the growers are, could save you some serious money and provide you with a lot of choices and a fun day.

My former career, as a landscape designer, and certified and licensed lawn, tree, shrub, and lawn applicator has provided many benefits in guiding my current and past real estate clients by sharing my knowledge and advice. The name of my former company was Lawn Gro Lawn Care. We also had an irrigation division as well as a carpet cleaning service, so if we dirtied anyone’s carpeting or interior, we had that covered! I know that some of you who read my weekly real estate/busi-

ness column realized that you were my customers in the past. I thank you for contacting me and I truly enjoyed our conversations together, reminiscing and assisting you today with your questions about what to plant. If you weren’t my past customers and want some advice, always feel free to contact me.

In a recent report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 99% of our participating members said that they believe the curb appeal of your home is the first point of contact in attracting purchasers. The photos and virtual tours of one’s home can make or break whether or not a prospective buyer may or may not want to see your home. So when considering putting your home on the market, first look at your exterior landscape as if you were the buyer and try to be objective in determining whether or not you believe the landscape would motivate you to want to consider viewing let alone buy the home. When buyers do a drive-by in advance of making an appointment, your exterior will either attract or detract from making your home stand out above the others in the area. Your home needs to be as attractive as possible, outside as well as inside and will require planning and budgeting. But the investment and the end result will be an increase in value and your satisfaction and a more positive impression to your future potential purchasers.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years

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No. 12: Consider generic and store brands. Many times, the product is identical to the brand name except for the lower price. If you are unhappy with the product, return it to the store for a refund. Yes, grocery stores have refund policies.

No. 13: Shop solo. Being distracted can be very costly. Leave the kids and spouse at home and you’ll be more laser-focused.

No. 14: Don’t buy nonfood items at the grocery store. Housewares, pharmacy items, greeting cards, paper goods and cleaning supplies can be purchased for less elsewhere: dollar stores, and discount department stores like Target and Walmart.

No. 15: Avoid individual-size packages. Buy the big bag or size and divide into smaller portions at home.

No. 16: Avoid convenience items. It’s more cost-effective to make your own salad dressing, chicken-coating mix,

soups and so on.

No. 17: Learn sale cycles. Study sale flyers until you recognize predictable cycles. Buy enough when it’s on sale to last until the next sale.

No. 18: Use it up. If your garbage disposal and kitchen trash have become the best-fed members of the household, stop throwing so much food away. Prepare less, and if you still have leftovers find creative ways to use them up.

Mary invites you to visit her at Every-

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 in 2022 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” `15 minute consultation, as well 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. 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.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

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 “Debt-Proof Living.”

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of April 30 -- May 6, 2023

Springtime weather is becoming very pleasant around the Northern Hemisphere, and folks can use this opportunity to enjoy the nighttime sky.

This week, the brilliant moon will dominate our evening sky. Expect it to reach its full phase on the nights of Thursday, May 4, and Friday, May 5. On those nights, you’ll see it rise over the east-southeastern landscape around sunset.

As it rises, its orange disk will likely appear quite large as it clears the horizon. Of course, the moon is no larger when it rises, but it appears that way because of some fascinating optical trickery known as the “moon illusion.”

As it ascends in the eastern sky, the moon’s brilliant light will obliterate from view all but the brightest of stars and will offer us an opportunity to check out some of the brighter features of the springtime evening sky.

On those nights, look above the moon for the bright star Spica -- the brightest in the constellation Virgo, the maiden. Its name comes from the Latin word meaning “ear of grain,” and in many depictions of the constellation, the star represents a shaft of wheat.

Spica was an important star in ancient days. Around 3200 B.C., the temple at Thebes was oriented to Spica, and in the second century B.C., Hipparchus

The Moon, Arcturus and Spica

used the star to discover the wobble of the Earth’s axis known today as precession.

We now know Spica to be a bluewhite star about 261 light-years from Earth; in fact, the light we see from Spica is actually the combined light from two stars that orbit one another every four days. Together, they produce about 2,200 times the luminosity of the sun.

Also above the moon -- but more to the north -- you’ll spot a bright, yellow-orange star named Arcturus. This is the fourth brightest in all the heavens and is also the most brilliant star north of the celestial equator.

Located near Ursa Major and Ursa Minor -- the Great and Little Bears -- Arcturus marks the constellation Boötes, the Herdsman or Bear-Driver, though most of its stars are much too faint to see under the full moon’s light.

This star’s name derives from the ancient Greek word “arktouros,” meaning “Bear Guard.” Today we know it as a red giant star about 25 times larger and about 180 times more powerful than our sun; it’s an example of what our star will become some 5 billion years from now and lies about 222 trillion miles, or 37 light-years, away.

So how do we find these two stars when the full moon does not lie nearby? Well, that’s quite easy, because stargazers have long used the stars of the Big Dipper to point right to them.

On spring evenings, the Big Dipper

stands on its handle in the northeastern sky not long after dark. To use it to locate these stars, simply follow the curve of the Dipper’s handle outward. We say, “follow the arc to Arcturus, then speed on to Spica.”

The Dipper, Arcturus and Spica will appear higher in the sky each evening

Sleeping with the Enemy

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

Whenever my husband goes out of town, I cheat. I figure what he doesn’t know won’t hurt him, and since there’s no way for him to find out that I cheated, why not have some fun while he’s out of town?

Do I feel guilty about this? Maybe a bit. But only because I know that my indiscretions may eventually catch up with me in the end. You see, I don’t just have one lover. I have two.

Ben AND Jerry.

It’s true: I’m supposed to be dairyfree. Wheat-free, too. It’s not that I’m allergic to wheat or dairy; it’s more of an intolerance. And by intolerance, I mean that when I eat anything with wheat or dairy in it...

I snore. Yes, I snore. And it’s loud. Like rocket-engine loud. Someone once measured it in decibels and it was some-

where between a heavy-metal rock concert and a baby crying on a plane, both of which are annoying, but apparently not as annoying as an extremely loud wife snoring in the bed next to you.

Or so I’ve been told.

While my husband is out of town, I don’t care if I snore. I don’t wake myself up snoring, and I don’t keep anyone else awake either. Yeah, sometime the dog gets annoyed, but then again, sometimes he snores, too. When he snores, he gets thrown out of the room. My husband doesn’t do that with me because it would make me mad, and he knows which side his bread is buttered on.

Wheat-free bread, that is.

It was a tough decision but for the sake of my marriage, I chose domestic bliss over fresh bread. But when the cat is away, the mouse will play... and eat a lot of cheese, pizza and ice cream.

I thought I was in the clear, but the

problem with wheat and dairy is they always come back to bite you in the butt, or at least make your butt bigger. After several months, it was becoming clear that I definitely had a little something going down on the side and I knew I was going to have to come clean.

But then I found a guy who makes really good gluten-free cakes and bread. And my favorite ice cream dudes, bless their hearts, started a line of dairy-free ice cream. Was it possible I could have my wheat-free chocolate lava cake and eat it, too?

I made the switch while my husband was away. And then when he came home, we went to sleep, and I assumed all went well.

But alas, I was wrong.

“You snored last night,” he said accusingly the next day. “Did you eat wheat or dairy yesterday?”

“I did not,” I replied honestly.

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“Well, you must have had something. What did you have?” he asked.

“The only thing I had that I didn’t make was a piece of wheat-free chocolate cake.”

“Maybe you are chocolate-intolerant now, too,” he said.

I glared at him. “So, you’re saying that now you think I should give up chocolate?

“Maybe. If it makes you snore.”

“Actually, I think you should give up something now, too,” I replied.

“What?” he wondered.

I shrugged. “Sleeping in the bedroom.”

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.

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Town Board considers restaurant application

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Attorney Prevete addressed the Town Board and Supervisor Joseph Saladino with one of Platia’s principals and managers, Greg Spanos, seated in the audience at Town Hall.

In the beginning of 2018, without obtaining a building permit, the owners of Platia enclosed a patio area at the restaurant, which has a “knee wall and surface area patio, creating the 7.5 foot by 46-foot addition which is 345 square feet.” In March of 2019 Platia was issued a Town violation for the addition and interior alteration sans-permit, and also for its use and occupancy and because they had not yet obtained a public assembly license for that year.

“The violation was resolved by a plea and a disposition, subject to a conditional discharge. Platia pled guilty to the violation for the interior alteration and paid a $900 fine, and the public assembly license violation was dismissed in satisfaction of their applying for the public assembly license and continue the process to legalize their addition to the building,” Prevete explained, leading to the application heard last week.

Spanos and partner Nick Nerantzinis share duties of managing Platia.

Hicksville American Sign Language teacher Emily Brennan, Supervisor of World Languages, ENL and Bilingual Programs Janet Suarez-Lovett, parent Andrea Kominski, student Jasmine Roldan, Board of Education President Brenda Judson and Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Marianne Litzman.

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Local hockey star honored by Town of Oyster Bay

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Deschamps was honored At Madison Square Garden earlier this year, for his contributions to amateur hockey. He was the 2023 recipient of the Emile Francis Award, named in honor of the longtime New York Rangers coach, and given to those who contribute strongly to the growth and advancement of amateur hockey in the United States.

“He has a clear understanding of the positive impact the sport makes in shaping our young people and has done much to advance the game, not only in the Town of Oyster Bay, but throughout the United States and Canada,” said Saladino. “Buzz has a steadfast love and devotion to the game of hockey and the Town of Oyster Bay is fortunate to have him infusing energy and enthusiasm in its thriving youth hockey program.”

She spoke about the restaurant’s success operating just north of the LIRR Syosset station, at the northeast corner of Berry Hill Road and Syosset Cold Spring Road. Platia leases the restaurant property, which is owned by Masti Associates.

The 2023 application called for site plan approval including for the addition, the parking lot, existing lighting on the building and parking area, and landscaping at Platia as well as its two signs – the pylon sign, at the corner of Berry Hill Road and Syosset Cold Spring Road as well as the sign over the entrance. The lot coverage at Platia at 17.5% falls below the 25% coverage permitted by Town Code.

The parking area for Platia fronts Cold Spring Road, next to Roslyn Savings Bank and north of the Shell gas station. The lot has 27 parking spaces.

Platia has been operating at the site since March 1, 2016. It has three fulltime and seven part-time employees working on-site over seven days.

“The site itself consists of 15,184 square feet and the existing first floor

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which is to be maintained is 2,168.64 square feet, including the addition which we seek to legalize, which is 345 square feet…The restaurant is located in a neighborhood business district and the property is improved with the one-story building utilized as a Greek restaurant. Prior to Platia occupying in 2016 the site had primarily been used as different restaurants as right before Platia it was Toast & Tapas, prior to that Americana Kitchen & Bar, and before that Pomodorino,” Prevete told the Town Board.

A restaurant has been at the location for around 20 years, said the attorney, who spoke about the growing Syosset business district and the many commercial properties surrounding Platia. The closest residential block is East Street to its north and no residential street in Syosset directly adjoins Platia Greek Kitchen.

Most properties within 300 feet of the restaurant are zoned for “neighborhood business district” and the length of Cold Spring Road is developed with commercial enterprises and operations, save for the area to the west at the Muttontown Road/Split Rock Road intersection, which has Town of Oyster Bay Housing Authority residential buildings.

According to Prevete, another site improvement planned is replacement of the dumpster enclosure at Platia with a six-foot-high chain link fence with vinyl to shield the dumpster from view. Deliveries of food and supplies to Platia occur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays before the restaurant opens, between 9 and 11:30 a.m.

Prior to the Board vote to approve the application, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca explained there were no prior variances or open town code enforcement bureau cases. Town administration also noted memos from the Department of Planning and Development, including its review of required offstreet parking.

Platia will proceed to apply to the Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals as it seeks a variance for the existing non-compliant front yard on Berry Hill Road, as well as the noncompliant number of off-street parking spaces. “The Town Building Department has told us we need those two variances,” the attorney noted.

Students showcase clubs at Board of Ed meeting

Charles Campagne Elementary School in the Bethpage School District has something for everyone, and students highlighted the expansive club offerings during a presentation at the April 18 board of education meeting.

Student government officers served as the emcees of the program. Club members and faculty advisers gave a brief description of each extracurricular activity and shared pictures from the year.

The Music Lab Club is open to third graders who want to express themselves creatively and better understand musical concepts. They experiment with sounds and compose pieces using Google Chrome Music Lab. The Cultural Diversity Club, for third and fourth graders, learns about the languages and traditions of cultures from around the world. Students also complete a country research project.

The Kindness Club spearheads school and community service projects and the Sports Club promotes physical fitness, sportsmanship and teamwork.

The fourth grade TV Production Club gives students experience with broadcasting while producing their own school news show, Wake Up CCS.

Students looking to create can join the STEM Club, which combines elements of science, technology, engineering and math, or the FIRST Lego League Explorer Robotics Club, which participate in robotic competitions. Math Olympiads, for fifth graders, is also competition-based, with students participating in five math contests this year that promote out-of-the-box problem solving.

Student government officers also shared their work, which includes service projects and school spirit initiatives.

The school also unveiled new art pieces in the cafeteria. The eagle mosaic murals, one on each side of the stage, were created with metallic and glass tiles. It was a school-wide collaboration as every CCS student added a few pieces.

Students from the TV Broadcasting Club talked about creating a school news show.

Fourth and fifth graders from the FIRST Lego League Explorer Robotics Club discussed the competitions they have participated in this year.

Student government officers from Charles Campagne School were the emcees for a presentation on the school’s clubs at the April 18 board of education meeting.

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