Bethpage Newsgram (5/24/24)

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Town, PSEG protect osprey nest

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino Joins PSEG Long Island Team, including Vinny Frigeria, Regional Public Affairs Manager, Lisanne Altmann, Co-President of the PSEG Long Island Environmental Guardian, Michael Presti, Director of Customer Experience, Michael Mclaughlin, Senior Distribution Operations Supervisor, Elizabeth Flagler, Head of Internal and External Communications, and John Stalzer, Environmental Regulation Procedures and Training Specialist, along with Jim Jones of the Bayville Environmental Conservation Committee, at the new osprey nest near the western waterfront in Oyster Bay.

The Town of Oyster Bay recently collaborated with PSEG Long Island to save the protected osprey species in Oyster Bay. After an osprey nest was destroyed by a fire on a utility pole at Theodore Roosevelt Park, PSEG Long Island and the Town took swift action to relocate the nest and build a dedicated platform.

“I’m so proud to stand with PSEG Long Island today as we save the osprey in Oyster

Bay! Ospreys are a protected species and an important indicator of ecosystem health. They’ve also become beloved symbols of our area, akin to mascots for the community,”

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “After a recent fire threatened an osprey nest, we worked with PSEG Long Island to ensure their safety and preserve their habitat. I’m happy to report that the osprey have taken well to their new home!”

A fire broke out on a utility pole at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Theodore Roosevelt Park, resulting in the loss of an osprey nest that had been a fixture at the site for several years. The town had planned to construct a new osprey stand at the same location. However, before construction could commence, the ospreys had already begun building a new nest on a neighboring utility pole. Working closely

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School district budget vote results

In school district voting on Tuesday, May 21st, voters passed budgets and elected school board members.

Bethpage

Bethpage voters passed the budget with 572 yes votes and 120 no votes. Sandra Watson, James McGlynn and Cynthia Krummenacker were elected to the school board.

Hicksville

Hicksville voters passed the school budget 724 to 395. In addition, voters approved funding for the Gregory Museum 777 to 340. Patricia Bulerin and Erin Guida

Won were elected to the school board.

Levittown

The Levittown school budget was passed by voters 1,345 to 710. James Moran and Marianne Adrian were re-elected to the school board.

Plainview Old Bethpage

The Plainview Old Bethpage school district budget was passed 1,704 to 443. Voters also approved the library funding 1,704 to 405. Voters elected Gary Bettan and Karen Reiss Medwed to the school board. Rhonda Orenstein was elected to the library board.

Contractor arrested after construction dispute

Nassau County Police arrested a contractor for grand larceny after he allegedly accepted over $70,000 for a job and then didn't perform the construction. According to police, earlier in the spring a Levittown homeowner performed a Google search for someone to fix cracks in his home’s foundation. The victim set up an appointment for the following day with Maichel Woods, which turned out to be a false name, working for Empire Foundation and Masonry, of Manhattan. According to police, the defendant, now known as Martin Ward, 27, of Yonkers, Martin Ward

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Fire chief honored for service Last chance for late tax payments

To assist property owners who missed the May 10 deadline for paying their 2023–2024 School taxes, Town of Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that they can still pay the bill by May 31 with a State mandated 2% late payment penalty while avoiding additional interest and fees from accruing on their property.

Late payers should immediately contact Receiver Pravato’s office at (516) 624-6400 if they did not receive a second notification with a delinquent tax bill.  Payments postmarked after May 31 cannot be accepted since the collection warrant will have expired. Those payments must be sent to the Nassau County

Treasurer at 1 West Street, Mineola, NY 11501.

In September, the Nassau County Treasurer will be mailing notices to all property owners with taxes in arrears.

Receiver Pravato advises homeowners who fall under those circumstances to contact the Nassau County Treasurer at (516) 571-2090 to determine the amount due.  They may also visit the Treasurer’s office at 1 West Street, Mineola, NY 11501.

Receiver Pravato noted, “Taxpayers in the Town of Oyster Bay are already paying some of the highest property taxes in the nation, and I want to make sure that our residents do not pay more out of pocket than they have to.”

Registration for Youth Basketball Program

Registration for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Basketball Program will begin on May 20. Open to students in grades 3–8, the program includes 8 games across three prime locations in Oyster Bay–Haypath Park, PlainviewOld Bethpage Park, and Syosset Woodbury Community Park. The season tips off on June 17 with evaluations taking place on June 8 and 9 at Haypath Park.

"I'm thrilled to see our young athletes take to the basketball court this summer,” Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson said. “This program offers a platform for our youth to hone their basketball skills, showcase their talents, and experience the adrenaline rush of competition — all in a supportive environment. Be sure to register now, as this program is sure to fill up quickly.”

Athletes in grades 3 and 4 will meet

at 5 p.m., grades 5 and 6 at 6 p.m., and grades 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. Preparation for the upcoming season includes player evaluations scheduled for June 8 and 9 at Haypath Park. These assess ments will enable coaches to strategical ly assemble teams, ensuring balanced competition and an environment con ducive to skill development and growth. Registration will take place online at: www.oysterbaytown.com/portal and begins on Monday, May 20, at 5 p.m. The resident fee is $85, and residents must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and their child’s birth certificate. The non-resident fee is $100. Volunteer coaches are also needed. Anyone inter ested in volunteering is asked to email parksportal@oysterbay-ny.gov.

For more information, please call 516-797-7945 or visit oysterbaytown.com.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz recently attended the Plainview Fire Department’s Annual Installation Dinner to honor outgoing Chief of Department Erik Rivera, Ex-Chief Richard McCauley for 60 years of exemplary service and Ex-Chief Lawrence Baron years of exemplary service.

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Pizzerias donate to help police widow, charities

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joins Long Island Pizza Strong Founders Anthony Laurino, Alyssa Guidice and Jim Serpico to present more than $180,000 to the widow of fallen NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller, as well as charities Beyond the Badge NY, Project Thank a Cop, and the Silver Shield Foundation.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with local pizzeria owners to present more a check for more than $180,000 to the widow of fallen New York Police Department (NYPD) Detective Jonathan Diller and charities including Beyond the Badge NY, Project Thank a Cop, and the Silver Shield Foundation. As part of a LI Pizza Strong fundraiser in April, more than 250 participating pizzerias across Long Island donated $5 from every pizza pie they sold on April 17th.

“The only thing Long Islanders love more than our pizza is our police, and we’re thrilled to be part of that encouraging message,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Local pizzerias raised more than $180,000 through the sale of over 31,000 piz-

zas! We thank these small businessowners for their commitment to our communities, especially to the families of fallen police officers.”

LI Pizza Strong was created in the wake of the Farmingdale High School Bus Tragedy, raising $102,200 to support the families of those affected by the accident. Laurino, whose family was personally impacted by the bus crash, teamed up with Alyssa Guidice of Dine-LI and Jim Serpico of Side Hustle Bread to create LI Pizza Strong. Upon the tragic death of Detective Jonathan Diller, the organization wanted to step in once again to help the Diller family, as well as other organizations that help our police force. For more information on LI Pizza Strong, visit www. LIPizzaStrong.com

Town, community rally for Israeli hostages

Members of the Town of Oyster Bay Board recently joined with local community leaders to rally in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month at PlainviewOld Bethpage Community Park.

The Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay recently joined with local officials, local rabbis, families, community leaders and hundreds of residents at a community rally in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park. The rally

was organized to express the Town’s commitment of standing with Israel, as well as demanding the safe return of Israeli hostages still held captive by Hamas. Organizers were also joined by Holocaust Survivor Alfred Weinberg of Farmingdale, and Israeli Defense Forces Combat Soldier Ira

Members of the Schechter School of Long Island’s Children’s Choir join local residents to perform the National Anthems for Israel and the United States.

Kohler of Plainview.

“For centuries, the resolve, optimism and faith of Jewish people has inspired others around the world. During Jewish American Heritage Month, we celebrate the immeasurable impact of Jewish values, contributions and cultures, but we also stand with Israel and honor the resilience of our ally in the face of terror,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We call upon world leaders, federal officials, college presidents and all community stakeholders to denounce the ongoing hate against Jews and their right to live in peace.”

Also joining in the rally were Mindy Perlmutter, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island; Rick Lewis, chief executive officer of the Mid-Island Y JCC; Eric Post, regional director of American Jewish Committee Long Island; Moji Pourmoradi, director of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center. Town Tax Receiver Jeff

Pravato also spoke on the importance of standing with Israel and on behalf of the Neutra family of Plainview, who continue to call for the return of their son Omer, who was taken hostage on October 7th by Hamas.

“It’s important we remember, we are not alone. As Jewish Americans, we cannot be afraid. We will fight. We will not let antisemitism take over this country. Every single one of us has a voice and we cannot let those voices fade. If we fade, they win, and we cannot let them win,” Pravato said. “They said they want a cease fire – well we want one too. We want a cease fire when every hostage is returned, when Hamas is defeated, eradicated from the face of the earth and the Palestinian people can live in harmony.”

Town officials also unveiled the ‘Tree of Life’ plaque, which was placed at the base of a tree in the park to symbolize hope, love and unity while forever remembering those lost to terror.

First responders parade and breakfast

Central Boulevard Students honored first responders with a parade, breakfast, and a check for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage honored first responders on May 17 with a parade and breakfast.

Organized by the PTA and the Student Council, the school community gathered outside to hold up their personally crafted signs with words and pictures of gratitude to the approximately 40 first responders in attendance who were either family members of students or staff.

Principal Dominique Siebert and Assistant Principal Julianne Inghilterra also worked with the PTA and Student Council to conduct an apparel sale where they raised more than $1,000 to donate to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The check was presented to the organization during the morning’s ceremony.

“We’ve been thinking about this for the last two years,” Inghilterra said. “I am a daughter of a retired FDNY Lieutenant and my brother is with the NYPD. Bethpage is home to a lot of first responders and we are happy to honor them.”

Inghilterra added that the Student Council and PTA did a fabulous job running and organizing the event and she would like to extend special thanks to Student Council advisers Ms. Monoyos and Ms. Turano for helping to make this event so special.

23 students have work published at Fusion Academy

For the 4th year in a row, Fusion Academy Long Island has entered a competition through Young Writers Publishing.  Encouraged by Alaine Cohen, the English Department Head, many of the students worked with their English Teachers to take on this opportunity. This year, 23 students were honored by having their work published in “Hunted” by Young Writers.

This contest was opened to middle & high schoolers, challenging them to write a story within only 100 words that invites creative writing around a horror theme. Because of the one-onone nature of Fusion Academy, the students were motivated and encouraged by their English teachers to put their own personality into their writing, and it paid off! For some of the students, it’s not the first time they were published but another fantastic addition to their resume as they develop their talent.

The students’ families were invited attend a café style book signing!  Each story was intended to be read out loud by the head of school or English Department head.  What surprised the crowd more than anything was when many of the students read the stories themselves; proving that a little encouragement and a room full of support can inspire someone outside their comfort zone and accomplish anything!

Twenty-three students at Fusion Academy recently had their work published as part of a competiton by Young Writers Publishing.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage School District

Happy 99th Birthday

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino helped celebrate the 99th birthday of longtime Hicksville resident and World War II United States veteran, Clifford Arthur Doering. A decorated Army Corps combat veteran, Clifford is one of the last survivors of the Okinawa campaign. Supervisor Saladino proclaimed Saturday, May 18, 2024 as “U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Clifford Arthur Doering Day” in the Town of Oyster Bay, and commended him for his distinguished service to the United States of America and freedom around the world.

Arrest for grand larceny after crash

Nassau County Police arrested a Brooklyn man in connection with a crash which took place on Thursday, May 16, at 11:45 a.m. in Hicksville.

Detectives reported that officers responded to AAAA-1 Towing at 34 Charlotte Avenue following an auto accident. Upon arrival, officers discovered a stolen black 2023 Dodge Durango that had crashed into a utility pole, with the driver having fled the scene.

Following an investigation, Christopher Gilbert, 28,  was located nearby and arrested without incident.

Gilbert was charged with Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle in the 3rd Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree.

Christopher Gilbert

THE JONES FUND FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE POOR 2024 GRANT PROGRAM NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA)

The Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor are requesting applications for its 2024 Grant Program from eligible and qualified IRC 501(c)(3) approved charitable organizations to further its mission of affording support to the poor, in the form of food, shelter, clothing and warmth, and providing support for educational programs striving to prevent the transmission of generational poverty among the underserved and underprivileged, exclusively in the Towns of North Hempstead, New York and Oyster Bay, New York as intended by the Last Will and Testament of Samuel Jones dated February 23, 1836, and as approved by the Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor. Program funds for the 2024 grant year will be in the form of grants totaling up to the maximum amount of $150,000.00, collectively, or such greater amount, if any, as may be determined by the Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor, in their sole and absolute discretion. This and any future grant program offered by the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor is and shall be subject to the availability of funds and resources. Program funds will be awarded on a competitive basis.

All applications must be received by the Trustees of the Jones Fund for the Support of the Poor at PO Box 350, Jericho, New York 11753 or by email at TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com on or before June 30, 2024. Interested applicants can obtain further information and application packages by calling James McGahan or Dina Selearis at 516-681-3100 or sending an email to TheJonesFund1836@gmail.com.

Third graders participate in butterf ly program

Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Third graders in Mrs. Cavallo’s class participate in the Butterfly Program, hosted by Nassau BOCES.

Bethpage School District third graders at Kramer Elementary School participated in a program about butterflies on Wednesday, May 15, hosted by Nassau BOCES Naturalists Bette Bass and Fanny Kleisler.

The children learned about the difference between a moth and a butterfly, pollinators, the parts of a butterfly, why butterflies are so important and what they need for survival. Two student volunteers dressed up as a butterfly and moth and the class was able to experi-

courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

ence how these insects see with special glasses. Third graders also learned a song to help them remember the parts of a butterfly and took part in a game about what helps or hinders a butterfly’s survival.

“This is something we do every year, it’s an amazing program,” said third grade teacher Mrs. Cavallo. “They already have schema on butterflies but this program takes them to the next level and they get to learn more about the full metamorphosis.”

JHS seniors named Presidential Scholar Semifinalists

Brendan Shek and Natasha Kulviwat, seniors at Jericho High School, were recently named Presidential Scholar Semifinalists in the U.S. Department of Education’s Presidential Scholars Program.

Only 625 students nationwide were selected through a rigorous judg-

ing process as Presidential Scholar Semifinalists, and Natasha and Brendan were two of just 26 high school students selected in the entirety of New York State. Candidates are selected based on having exceptional scores on the SAT or ACT.

Friday, May 24

2 p.m.: Teen Movie: “Shrek” - Come to the JPL Theater to see the movie “Shrek”! Make it even more fun - bring your friends and dress up like a character from the movie. The teen with the best costume will win a prize!

Saturday, May 25

10:30 a.m.: Saturday Science LabUsing everyday items, we are going to create our own kite to try and fly!

Wednesday, May 29

10:30 a.m.: 1,2,3 Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead (18 Months–5 Years) - This preschool STEAM program includes music movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling followed by a craft!

7 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Lantern Theatre Presents~ “Couples Calamity” - Lantern Theatre brings a collection of relationship stories,

“Couples Calamity,” to the Jericho Public Library. These four one act plays which highlight the humorous and sometimes unfortunate ways relationships can implode. The first act of Neil Simon’s  “Plaza Suite” will be included. Be prepared to laugh or perhaps shed a tear. Tickets are NOT required for this program.

Thursday, May 30

7 p.m.: Teen Community Service Event: Paint on Canvas - Earn community service credit as you paint a Summer Reading themed canvas that will be displayed in our front vestibule all summer! Please try to attend both sessions if you can.

Friday, May 31

10:30 a.m.: Art Explorers (30 Months–5 Years) - Start your child’s art education with this simple introduction to art! Dress for a mess!

Town seeks nominations to honor veterans

The Town of Oyster Bay is accepting nominations in order to honor veterans at the Town’s ‘Salute to America’ Celebration scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. Residents are invited to nominate extraordinary individuals who have made a positive difference in our veteran communities.

“The Town of Oyster Bay’s ‘Salute to America’ Celebration provides the ideal backdrop to recognize veterans and individuals who continue to actively serve in the community and advocate for issues and concerns relative to veterans. The Town is proud to recognize and honor amazing individuals who have helped to shape our communities for the better through their continuing advocacy and exemplary community service each year,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “I hope residents will consider submitting a nomination of an individual who deserves special recognition for their continued efforts on behalf of the veterans community. I look forward to recognizing the efforts of outstanding individuals who have impacted the lives of our

veterans in an extraordinary way yet again this year.”

Nominations are being accepted in three different categories of recognition: Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a veteran), Friend of Veterans Volunteer of the Year (awarded to a non-veteran), and Lifetime Achievement Award (awarded to a veteran or a non-veteran).  All entries must include a supporting narrative describing the nominee’s on-going veterans related activities, and all nominees must be Town residents. All nominations must be postmarked no later than Monday, June 3, 2024.

Winners will be recognized as part of a special program during the ‘Salute to America’ Celebration, a patriotic evening of top-flight musical talent and fireworks, which serves as a thank you to all of our veterans and active military for protecting the freedoms we enjoy each and every day as Americans.

To submit a nomination for the Veterans Awards, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com, email kfileccia@oysterbay-ny.gov or call (516) 797-7925 for an application.

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Syosset Youth Lacrosse collects food for needy

Syosset Youth Lacrosse (SYLAX) held a food drive held on Sunday, May 19, at Syosset Woodbury Park. All youth teams, both boys and girls, brought food and basic necessities to the field before the start of their games. All donations will be delivered to St Edward’s to help fill the pantry shelves which will serve to help over a hundred families of every religion, race and nationality each month.

Town, PSEG team up to protect osprey nest

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with town officials and wildlife experts, PSEG Long Island had a crew remove the newly built nest from the utility pole and relocate it to the new osprey stand constructed by the town. The osprey pair have already been sighted making themselves at home on their new platform.

“PSEG Long Island is pleased to collaborate with the Town of Oyster Bay and a local wildlife conservation group to relocate this nest to a safe platform, encouraging the osprey to nest

away from the power lines and equipment,” said Dave Lyons, PSEG Long Island’s interim president and chief operating officer. “Protecting these birds from high-voltage equipment improves reliability for the customers we serve. We look forward to many more years of enjoying this osprey pair at Theodore Roosevelt Park.”

Both the Town of Oyster Bay and PSEG Long Island also thanked Jim Jones of the Bayville Environmental Conservation Committee, who played a tremendous role in making this rescue possible.

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Contractor arrested after construction dispute

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collected a total of $70,200 from the victim but did not perform the construction. Police say the victim has made multiple attempts to contact the Ward, but the only response received was to request an additional $36,000 which the victim did

not provide. Ward was arrested on Tuesday, May 14. Martin Ward was charged with Grand Larceny 2nd degree.

Detectives request if anyone feels they may also have been a victim of the defendant to contact their local precinct or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4N, Plaintiff AGAINST Parminder Chandi; Kawaljit Chandi; et al., Defendant(s)  Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 24, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 25, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 253 Haypath Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804.  All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Old Bethpage in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 47 Block 31 Lot 12.  Approximate amount of judgment $578,244.15 plus interest and costs.  Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010267/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 4304792 Dated: May 10, 2024

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Bethpage Memorial Day Weekend Airshow at Jones Beach Kicks off Long Island Summer

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

One of the best airshows in the world happens right in our own backyard each Memorial Day weekend: the Bethpage Jones Beach Air Show, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, cannot be beat for spectacular aeronautical feats amidst the ambiance of Jones Beach, where you see the action right in front of you, just above the ocean and stretching to the horizon. The intense action is so close, you often can see the pilots in the cockpits, and so fast and daring, it takes your breath away. The event takes place from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 (insiders tip: there is a rehearsal/ practice run on Friday).

The show this year is headlined and climaxed by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – a team of six performing their heart-stopping maneuvers in their F/A-18 Super Hornets. They are famous for the Diamond formation, when they fly as close as 18 inches apart, but what most excites me is when the two solos fly extraordinary maneuvers, including coming at each other at 300 mph. The airshow traditionally opens with the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, who launch out of a plane some 25,000 feet high, stream down at 200 mph, and float down into the crowd on the beach carrying the American and POW flags. The Golden Knights portray the image of being the most formidable parachuting competitors and demonstrators in the world today

US Navy Blue Angels in their F/A-18 Super Hornets demonstrate their legendary precision at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park, Long Island, over Memorial Day weekend © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

American Airpower Museum Warbirds , flying vintage WWII fighters and patrol planes, pay homage to Long Island’s historic role as the nation’s arsenal of democracy. Republic Aviation, the complex in Farmingdale where the AAM stands now, produced over 9,000 P-47 Thunderbolts, and today the museum’s collection preserves the heritage and history. The Warbird performance will conclude with a precision aerobatic demonstration of one of the museum’s legendary WWII Fighters.

U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II Demonstration Team and Legacy Flight shows off the capabilities of this 5th Generation fighter that combines advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations, and advanced sustain-

ment. The F-35C is the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter. With a top speed of 1,200 mph, the F-35C is even capable of setting off sonic booms.

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team and Heritage Flight showcases the combat capabilities of the A-10 “Warthog” by performing precision aerial maneuvers. Additionally, the team brings attention to the Air Force’s history by flying formations with historical aircraft in the Air Force Heritage Flight.

Long Island’s own David Windmiller, who began flying when he was just 14 years old, soloing for the first time on his 16th birthday, performs aerobatics in his Zivko Edge 540, thrilling spectators with seemingly impossible feats. Equipped with a custom built project engine of

Teledyne, thrust to weight ratio over 1:1, Windmiller’s plane has a climb rate of 3,700 feet per minute, and a rote rate of 420 degrees per minute, making his plane the ideal aircraft for aerobatic flight.

Mike Goulian’s signature air show performance combines the heart-stopping gyroscopic tumbling of modern display flying with the crisp, aggressive, demands of precision competition aerobatics.

Warbird Thunder features the North American SNJ Texan, an aircraft used to train “The Greatest Generation” for WWII and Korean Conflict. The performance features two SNJs, performing formation aerobatics offering a great spectator experience due to the aircraft’s large physical size, beautiful radial engine sound and fantastic smoke presentation. The SNJ was nicknamed “Ol Growler” because of its distinct deep and throaty roar. Warbird Thunder’s formation aerobatic routine is fast paced and entertaining. The two aircrafts perform formation loops, aileron rolls, barrel rolls, and Cuban Eights and thrilling opposing aerobatics.

The Skytypers – my personal favorite – is a flight squadron of vintage WWII era U.S. Navy SNJ-2 trainers that perform low-altitude precision-formation maneuver mimicking the tactics and maneuvers utilized during WWII air battles. The Skytypers may be most famous for their skytyped messages in the sky which can be seen for nearly 400 square miles.

Farmingdale State College Aviation Center students demonstrate the prowess learned at the May 24, 2024

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largest collegiate flight school in the Northeast region.

106th Rescue Wing, NY Air National Guard HC – 130 / HH 60

Formation provides a demonstration of how it provides combat search and rescue coverage for U.S. and allied forces worldwide.

Take advantage of the Bethpage Air Show Mobile App. Text ‘Airshow’ to

516-842-4400 to download the app for performer and sponsor information, a site map, helpful FAQs.(Available from the App Store and Google Play.)

The event has drawn as many as 444,000, and last year attendance totaled

351,000, so arrive early (parking fee is $10).

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American Airpower Museum Offers Close-Up Views, Activities During Memorial Day Weekend Jones Beach Air Show

Farmingdale – Memorial Day Weekend kicks off American Airpower Museum’s summer with its “Legends of Airpower WWII Warbirds” performing in the Bethpage Jones Beach Air Show, on Long Island, with activities that begin on May 24 (practice day) and continue through the festival weekend May 25-26.

AAM’s legendary warbirds including the WWII B-25 Mitchell bomber, North American P-51D Mustang, Grumman TBM-3E Avenger Torpedo Bomber, and Curtiss P-40M Warhawk “Flying Tiger,” will take to the skies over Republic Airport on Friday, May 24th, (practice day) plus Saturday to Sunday, May 25th/26th, for the Jones Beach Air Show.  Additional aircraft will be in the air including AAM’s WWII North American AT-6 Trainers, Vietnam era AT-28D Nomad and our Cold War era L-39 Jet Fighter/Trainers.

Military aviation enthusiasts can share AAM’s WWII C-47 80th Anniversary

D-Day Living History Experience, when WWII Airborne reenactors interact with visitors on Saturday, May 25th.

Flight experiences are also available each day on one of AAM’s AT-6 Texans, plus its red WACO Biplane.

Watch AAM’s aircraft take off to perform practice flybys over Republic all day Friday, May 24.  Get up close and personal with these historic bombers and fighters.  Come to AAM to catch more aerial action Saturday and Sunday as AAM’s warbirds lift off to perform in the air show.

Throughout the weekend, visitors will be enthralled as US Navy Blue Angels, USAF A-10 “Warthog” and the everpopular Skytypers, take off and return at Republic Airport. Blue Angels practice on May 24th.  You can witness the museum’s Warbirds and US military aircraft take off and land from its flight line on Saturday and Sunday for the Jones Beach Airshow.

The A-10 takes off from the American Airpower Museum for the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Visitors to AAM will also have opportunities to meet members of the USAF A-10 Demo Team. The team is appearing at the Jones Beach Air Show for the last time this year before being disbanded, as A-10s are retired from the USAF inventory.

Summer on Long Island

The Jones Beach Airshow is Long Island’s kick-off to summer.

Jones Beach State Park is a worldclass beach destination, with 6.5 miles ofwhite-sand beach, oceanfront, mileslong boardwalk for biking and walking, 2,400 acres of maritime environment. Eat at the Boardwalk Café and at the Gatsby on the Ocean Restaurant and ice cream shop; swim in the pool, enjoy the new WildPlay Adventure Park with zip lines (https://wildplay.com/jones-beach/, 800668-7771); )

Other stellar Long Island attractions and events this summer:

Cradle of Aviation Museum was established to commemorate Long Island’s part in the history of aviation and offers 75 air and space craft and galleries chronicling 100 years of aviation on Long Island. a digital planetarium and theater, films (“Superhuman Body” and “Cities of the Future”). Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530, 516-572-4111, www.cradleofaviation.org

Long Island Children’s Museum offers 14 interactive exhibits plus live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of exploration, engagement, and enchantment for children. Also enjoy the historic Nunley’s Carousel. (Long Island

Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530, 516-224-5800, www.licm.org)

Old Bethpage Village Restoration, one of my favorite places in the world, is a living history museum, where costumed interpreters and artisans and every home and structure tell a story. 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, New York, 11804, 516-572-8409, Email: oldbethpagevillagerestoration@nassaucountyny.gov).

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is where you can see and appreciate the artistic accomplishments and heritage that have come from Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn, through permanent collection and special exhibits at its first permanent location in Stony Brook.  (97 Main St., Stony Brook, NY 11790, info@limusichalloffame.org,  631-689-5888, www. LIMEHOF.org)

Adventureland, Long Island’s destination amusement park since 1962, offers 30 adult and kiddie rides, including FireBall, North America’s first and only rollerball coaster, and Turbulence, Long Island’s only spinning roller coaster, and a couple of water rides. Two new rides were unveiled this 2024 season: Moon Chaser and the Jr. Pirate

Ship. (2245 Broad Hollow Road (RT. 110), Farmingdale, NY 11735, 631-694-6868, Email: GuestRelations@Adventureland. us, https://adventureland.us/).

Splish Splash, with 96 acres, is the largest waterpark in the tri-state area, offering 20 water slides including highspeed slides like Bombs Away, Riptide Racer, and Bootlegger’s Run, the first water coaster in New York with breathtaking drops), two wave pools, a large Kiddie Area, lazy river (Located just off the Long Island Expressway, Exit 72 West, Calverton, www.splishsplash. com).

For more summer adventure: Long Island’s Wine Country with more than 75 wine producers along the North Fork, South Fork, and western Suffolk County; Montauk Point, the Hamptons, Fire Island, plus Long Island’s historic lighthouses and mansions.

More ideas from Discover Long Island, 330 Motor Parkway, Suite 203, Hauppauge, NY 11788, 877-386-6654, Email: tourism@discoverlongisland.com, DiscoverLongIsland.com.

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Of historical significance is that these Warthogs will be operating from the very grounds they were developed and built on – and with this final performance, they honor the legacy of all those from Long Island who worked at Fairchild Republic. Park for FREE in AAM’s lot or along New Highway. Food and Ice Cream trucks are available onsite.  AAM is also open Monday, Memorial Day, closing at 4:00 p.m.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday 4 p.m.). Tickets and preregistration not required.  Regular admission is $15 for Adults, $12 for Seniors and Veterans and $10 for children ages 3 to 12.

American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735, (631) 2936398,  www.americanairpowermuseum. org

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The perfect family reunion of the future

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

My sisters and I were talking recently and all of a sudden the topic became family reunions. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could have another family reunion?” Susan asked and Michelle and I had to agree that it would be great.

We knew that getting everyone in my large extended family wouldn’t be easy but it could be done. All it would take would be lots of emails alerting everyone to the date and a lot of planning on our part for the next perfect family reunion to come together.

Usually summertime is the best time to have this type of party. That’s when many people have time off for vacation and for the rest of us who are retired, we’ve got plenty of flexibility.

Susan, Michelle and I knew that if we could coordinate this our three brothers would go along with our plans. The first question we had was location. Why does it always seem to come down to location, location, location? We laughed about it but the fact was we needed an outdoor space that had indoor capability - just in case it rained. Summer downpours weren’t unusual and we had to be prepared.

When we counted siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, spouses and grandchildren, we were talking about 50 - 60 people. Not everyone could attend but if everyone could, we had to be ready. After we sent the email telling everyone that the next family reunion was on the horizon plus where and when it would be, we started getting responses. Most people could come but some had other commitments such as weddings.

Susan, Michelle and I talked about what had worked in the past and what would be good this time. One year our family reunion was at Lido Beach Park and that worked out great. Everyone brought their favorite dish of food and their home recipes were delicious.

That year my mother’s cousin, Molly, and her two adult children came. Molly and my mother saw each other often in Brooklyn but once Molly married she relocated near Spokane, Washington,

where her husband’s family was from. I’d never met her before but Molly was a retired physical education teacher. She was a young retired energetic PE teacher who still loved to play softball so in short order Molly had a peppy game of softball going with a few of us relatives.

First Molly had us do some stretching and warmups, naturally, then we started the actual game. She and her kids had brought softballs, bats and gloves in their car so I had to admit I was super impressed at how organized they were. Or did they always travel this way?

After a good softball game - I was on the winning side of it - we family reunioners all had hearty appetites for dinner so my brother, Phil, grilled some hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken for the group. Susan had brought some potato salad which stayed well chilled and Michelle had brought enough ears of corn to sink a ship. She’d cooked them ahead of time and wrapped them in foil so they just had to be warmed on the grill and viola! It was the perfect addition to the meal.

Under the summer skies of Lido Beach, the food tasted delicious. It hit the spot and so did the cool cups of iced tea and I couldn’t help but notice as everyone chatted happily that reuniting after being apart for several months was indeed a very good idea. Phone calls, emails and Zoom are all fine but nothing beats getting together in person.

The newest addition to the family was my niece’s daughter, Betsy. I had met her once but others hadn’t so it was fun watching my relatives ooh-ing and ahhh-ing over the baby who was eight months old at the time. And some of the young kids had never met certain relatives so the reunion was productive in many ways. We had fun, we reconnected and in spite of ourselves we got to exercise, also.

After dinner several of the teenagers started playing a game of Jenga. The adults watched each person remove a block and with each move I noticed

that the adults held their breaths. “Who would topple the tower?” they wondered and eventually it fell.

That reunion was hard to beat but there have been times when we’ve met at a restaurant or in a smaller local park. The restaurant idea was tossed around for this year then Michelle said she’d spoken to Peter, our oldest brother, on the phone recently and he’d mentioned having the next family reunion at his house. He and his wife, Patty, have a large house that could accommodate everyone plus there was plenty of room for parking.

Michelle told us about that idea when she, Susan and I got together for lunch at our favorite hangout. Over cobb salads we had a chance to discuss the details of the family reunion such as the best time to meet, etc. The fact that Peter and Patty were opening their home and back yard to us simplified things.

Their house is accessible off the parkway so we just hoped everyone attending the family reunion would be prompt. As Susan, Michelle and I talked about the welcoming committee, the food committee and the cleanup committee we agreed on all the details. And we had a feeling that everyone would be good sports about whatever committees they were assigned to.

Our family reunion date is coming up during the summer months and I think Peter and Patty’s house is a perfect place for it. After everyone meets and the party gets going I’m sure Peter will thank everyone for coming then give a toast to our great, big family.

“To good luck, good health and good cheer!” Peter will say in true Peter form and we will clink our glasses or red Solo cups together and hope for good times until our next super duper family reunion.

BY TOM MARGENAU

You Must Pay In To Get Something Out

More than a few people are just bound and determined to believe the worst about the government in general and about the Social Security system in particular.

Here is one example of that. In my recent survey of the services provided by the Social Security Administration, hundreds of my readers praised the agency and gave it an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). But borrowing a phrase from former Vice President Spiro Agnew, more than a few “nattering nabobs of negatism” also piped up with comments similar to this one: “We all know the government can’t do anything right. And the SSA gets one star because it can’t do anything right, either.” Another person said this: “I give the SSA one star. Even though I’ve never been to a Social Security office, I can only imagine it’s 10 times worse than your typical driver’s license bureau!”

First, let me say a word in defense of the much-maligned driver’s license bureaus. I recently had occasion to renew my license. I made an appointment online. I showed up at the bureau’s office in my city at the prescribed time. The office was clean and modern and well-organized. Places were clearly marked where those of us with appointments could wait. Within a few minutes, my name was called, and a friendly agent took care of me. The entire process took about 10 minutes. (I know that obviously driver’s license bureaus can change from state to state and even from city to city. I’m just relaying my experience. 5 stars!)

Anyway, back to Social Security. I think a big reason for all the “negatism” about Social Security has to do with the many unfounded myths and rumors that are out there, mostly in the online world, about the program. And then those rumors get spread from one naive and uninformed “nattering nabob” to another.

In fact, there are so many myths, I devoted an entire book to them. It’s called “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can get the book at Amazon.com and other booksellers.

In today’s column, I’m going to deal with one of those myths. It usually goes something like this: “I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Social Security. It’s all those people getting benefits who never put a dime into the system! There are millions of them!”

Let me start by saying this: There isn’t a single soul getting a Social Security check who hasn’t worked and paid into the system or who isn’t a spouse or child of someone who has worked and paid into the system.

I had a recent email exchange about this with a reader. He said that it’s those spouses and children that he is talking about. He wanted to know how many of those kinds of folks there are.

I answered his question, but first, I asked: “So what’s your point? Should these people be kicked out of the program?” And surprisingly, he said: “Yes. In

my view, if you yourself haven’t worked and paid Social Security taxes, you should not get a Social Security benefit.”

I don’t think I need to tell most of my readers that is an extreme and misguided view of how a social insurance system should work. If his ideas became reality, I think I would put him in charge of contacting each widow personally and saying something like this: “I’m sorry, ma’am, even though your husband worked for 50 years paying Social Security taxes before he died, because you never paid into the system yourself, we are going to have to cut off your Social Security checks.”

And I’d also have him call all the children of a deceased parent and tell them: “I’m sorry, little one. I know your dad died and you’re getting some Social Security on his account. But because you haven’t worked, I’m afraid we’re going to have to stop your checks. Good luck!”

I sure am glad that guy, and guys like him, aren’t running the country. What a mean and heartless place it would be. Anyway, he still insisted that I tell him how many spouses and children were getting benefits. Here are numbers for the roughly 66 million Social Security beneficiaries:

-- Retired workers: 48.5 million, or 74% of all beneficiaries

-- Spouse and children of retirees: 2.7 million, or 4%

-- Disabled workers: 7.6 million, or 12%

-- Spouse and children of disabled workers: 1.2 million, or 2%

-- Widows(ers) and children of deceased workers: 5.8 million, or 8%

Someone could look at those numbers and say that about 9.7 million people, or roughly 14% of all Social Security beneficiaries, are getting Social Security checks even though they themselves haven’t paid into the system.

But it’s not quite that simple. Many of those getting benefits as a spouse or widow are what is known as “dually entitled.” That means they are getting some benefits on their own record, and then they are getting some extra benefits from a spouse’s Social Security account. In other words, even though they are getting supplemental “dependent” benefits, they have worked and paid into the system.

Another reader sent me an email about “those people on disability who are getting benefits they never worked for.” That gullible guy has bought into the myth that people getting disability benefits are deadbeats who are somehow ripping off the taxpayers.

So let me make this very clear: You cannot get Social Security disability benefits unless you have worked and paid Social Security taxes.

I think I know where these rumors get started. There is a program with a confusing name called Supplemental Security Income. The program is managed by the Social Security Administration, and it sounds like it is some kind of Social Security supplement. It is not. It is a federal welfare program that, even though it

is run by the SSA, is paid for out of general revenues, not Social Security taxes. SSI pays a small monthly stipend (rarely more than about $900) to poor people who are over age 65 or who are disabled. There may be people on SSI who have never worked and paid taxes. But again, this program has nothing to do with Social Security.

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. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. .

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

Can’t buy a home? There are other ways to build wealth

Millennials, GenZ, and GenX are struggling to be 1st-time homeowners. But due to severe student loans, credit card debt, and most jobs, not allowing them to save enough for a down payment, let alone pay back the money they owe. This has become particularly challenging over the last 10 years as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a paradigm shift not ever seen before. People were leaving large populated and crowded cities to escape being near other humans, to reduce the possibility of becoming infected. Those who could exit probably were in much better financial shape than most. They began gobbling up the available housing stock, on Long Island and across the U.S., causing prices to spike and escalate at an abnormal rate. So as inventory was reduced year over year over the last 4 years, prices went in the opposite direction, up and up and up.

What also fueled this volatile environment were rates that were reduced to never-before-seen lows of 2.5%, as my daughter and son-in-law were lucky to take advantage of purchasing a new home. As they say, luck is timing and that’s all it is. Sometimes being in the right place or knowing how to be in that right place at the right time creates your luck. To add insult to injury there was the physical and digital creation of excessive sums of currency by our government out of thin air, (not backed by anything but the good faith of the U.S. Government) providing lifelines or what I would call “giveaways” to so many, who may or may not have needed that capital. It surely created a perfect storm for our inflation problems. Everyone appeared to be flush

BY CHARLYN FARGO

Want to make a simple change that will help you have a healthier diet? Eat more fiber. Most of us simply aren’t eating enough. A recent five-year study presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference found just 7.4% of U.S. adults met the Institute of Medicine’s recommended daily intake of 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories. Fourteen grams of fiber per 1,000 calories translates to 25 to 35 grams per day.

Researchers analyzed data from 14,640 adult participants in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2013 to 2018. The research was led by Derek Miketinas, an assistant professor of nutrition and food sciences at Texas Woman’s University in Houston.

Research showed women consumed more fiber than men, and participants

with spendable dollars, and there began the supply chain issues of too many purchasers with money chasing a limited availability of goods.

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

So many were no longer in the employment arena, thereby not producing or handling goods and services; so everything began snowballing and spiraling out of control into an extremely destructive and chaotic situation. Supply shortages occurred not only here in the U.S. but globally. People stopped working for a time and driving and traveling less and less. I remember reading in July 2020, that West Texas Crude went to $0 and sellers had to pay the buyers to take it off their hands as there was nowhere to store it. Moreover, I also remember purchasing gas out on the North Fork of Long Island for $1.97 per gallon and I am sure some of you did too. Things sure did look quite bleak. But today with everyone back out driving, flying, and traveling all over, crude oil is approaching $80 per barrel and who knows what the price will be by the time you read my column. It’s always about supply-demand economics. High demand with a lack of supply raises prices; low demand and excess supply lowers prices.

There are other paths that Millennials, GenZ, and GenX can take under the current economic conditions to increase their future without purchasing a home, condo, or coop. Look at other assets that are much less costly and will be a future hedge against

inflation and the potential devaluation of the dollar going forward. Hard assets are the name of the game. Educating oneself to have a solid safety net for your current dollars would be a very prudent course of action. Throughout history, Gold, Silver, and other precious metals have been an excellent hedge against inflation. They have increasingly been used in the industrial production of cars; and in their catalytic converters, computers, and many other components and processes. However, we now have cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets that appear to be taking hold not only locally in the U.S. but also around the Globe. China has outlawed Bitcoin, as I believe that it was a threat to their Renminbi (RMB) which is the official currency of China called the Yuan, which is the principle unit of account for that currency. Doing your research and gaining the education and knowledge, will go a long way in ascertaining and determining where to invest your additional dollars compared to letting it sit in your bank, gaining very negligible interest. With our current rate of inflation of 3.9% (closer to 8%+ when you factor in shelter, energy, and food costs into the equation), your loss is about 7.5% of purchasing power just this past year. Not only that, you are paying income taxes on the measly interest that you are receiving, so you are in a losing position as your money continues to lose its’ value year in and year out.

Even quality stocks that pay dividends will outshine your bank interest rates. By diversifying, there hopefully will be a day, when your future wealth will continue to accumulate to a point, where homeownership will become a reality. More importantly, are you aware that if you have sufficient funds in your Roth or regular IRA or Pension Plan, as a first-time purchaser you can use that money to buy a home, also for continuing education and medical purposes. You should seek out your financial planner or CPA to further discuss your options and some may be in a much stronger position to purchase. Lastly, some sellers will provide financing, to reduce and defer their capital gains taxes on the sale of their home. Some variables have to be considered as a seller, such as current and future income, which will come into play and have a major effect on the capital gains taxes that will be owed. Current rates are from 0-20% maximum. If you need any assistance or advice or need recommendations for a CPA or CFP (Certified Financial Planner), call me for a consultation.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. For a free 15-minute consultation, value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com or via https:// WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com

with diabetes ate more fiber than those without diabetes.

But overall, we all need more. If you’ve had a colonoscopy, it’s likely your doctor recommended more fiber -- even if you got a clean report.

Here’s the latest research on fiber’s benefits:

-- A recent study in the journal Endocrinology showed that a higher dietary fiber intake may decrease the risk for depression among pre-menopausal women.

-- Adherence to a high-fiber diet may aid in mediating systemic inflammation and decrease the risk for respiratory morbidity, including asthma, according to study results published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

-- High fiber consumption appeared to be associated with reduced risk for breast cancer, according to the results of a me-

ta-analysis of prospective observational studies published in Cancer.

-- Ischemic stroke risk was inversely associated with the consumption of dietary fiber, fruit, vegetables and dairy foods such as milk and cheese, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.

So what foods are high in fiber to choose more often? You can’t go wrong with any fruit, vegetable or whole grain. But specific high-fiber foods (according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Nutrient Database) include raspberries, pears, apples, green peas, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, potatoes (with skin), whole wheat spaghetti, barley, bran flakes, quinoa, split peas, lentils, black beans, baked beans, chia seeds, almonds and pistachios.

Q and A

Q: Is there something I can eat to

have healthier skin?

A: Our skin is the body’s largest organ and first line of defense. And yes, the skin needs nutrients to stay strong and healthy. No single nutrient can maintain healthy skin (despite the advertisements). Variety and eating a colorful diet are key. Think about choosing a rainbow of fruits and vegetables, such as avocadoes, carrots, tomatoes, watermelon, kiwi, leafy greens and sweet potatoes. It’s also beneficial for your skin to avoid refined sugars, such as those added to items like ice cream, soda, pastries and processed foods.

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. . COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM

BY MARY HUNT

Secrets of Stress-Free Vacations with Kids

Family vacations can be either delightful or disastrous -- it depends greatly on your attitude and the care you devote to research and planning.

But first, a few basic guidelines ...

ADJUST YOUR ATTITUDE. Here is the first rule of family vacations: Parents on vacation really aren’t. If you can unload personal expectations that you will be relaxed and refreshed when it’s over, you won’t be disappointed when you’re not. And if you do get a little R&R along the way, consider it an unexpected bonus.

BE REALISTIC ABOUT THE COST. Decide ahead of time how much cash you have for this vacation. If you have, say, a family of five and $500 to spend, don’t even think about a couple of days at Walt Disney World. Always consider the money you have first, then design a vacation that will realistically fit within that financial boundary.

BE REALISTIC ABOUT TIME Don’t try to stretch your available cash to cover the maximum time you have to be away from home. Divide what you can spend by a reasonable daily budget to determine how many days you can be

gone. Carefully consider all the costs, not only the admission fees and overnight accommodations. Instead of full weeks, consider day trips or a weekend vacation. When it comes to family vacations, quality is considerably more important than quantity.

SINGLE PARENTS. It is really tough to go it alone. If you have more than one child, full vacation responsibility can be overwhelming. You need help, so consider staying with relatives or traveling with a group. Sharing the trip with another single-parent family with kids the same age can reduce costs significantly. It will relieve your anxiety and stress, too.

INVOLVE THE KIDS. If everyone is involved in making the plans and saving the money, you will prevent lots of problems. Let the kids have a say in where you will go. Talk about how much money you can spend. Show the kids what it costs to eat in a restaurant, spend the night in a hotel or buy tickets for the amusement park. In many locations, Groupon is your friend! Look at travel guides to find the best bargains for the amenities you agree on. Encourage everyone in the family to think of ways to cut back to allow more money for activities or what you have decided is top priority.

ENVELOPE METHOD. There’s nothing like a good visual to keep a vacation based in reality. Large colorful envelopes are ideal, one for each day to hold that day’s allotted cash. Design the outside for the spending record so you can keep track of where the money is going.

LIVING HISTORY MUSEUMS. There are hundreds of living history museums around the country where the past seems as real as the present and learning is a joyous adventure. Spring and summer are the best times to visit because of the many special children’s programs and family events. Many can be seen in an afternoon, while others might require the entire weekend. Start with a virtual tour of wonderful places like the Jamestown Settlement in Williamsburg, Virginia, The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, and Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana, to name just a few. You can find hours of operation, entrance fees and programs they offer currently. Whether you will travel this summer or design a stay-at-home vacation, it’s not too early to start planning. Besides, half the fun is the anticipation!

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.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.”

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How to Beat Inflation at the Supermarket

BY MARY HUNT

Could you handle a big announcement that overnight food costs in the United States have miraculously dropped by 20%? That you will see this miracle in your local grocery or supermarket on your next visit? You can if you pay attention and then heed what you’re about to read. Know this: There’s not one single way to reduce your family’s food costs. The key is to use a combination of strategies.

EAT THE SALES. Build your grocery list from the sale ads. If it’s not on sale, don’t buy it, at least not this week. Every supermarket and grocery store -- even the discount outlets -- have weekly sales. In fact, over a 12-week period, something in every department of that store will be on sale, and I’m talking about an authentic, fabulous sale!

LOSS LEADERS. Loss leader means the store is willing to let you buy the item

at a crazy sale price that is even lower than its cost -- just to get you through the door. They know that once you’re in, you will end up paying full price for so many other things, you’ll willingly make up for its loss many times over. But don’t fall for that! Beat them at their own game. Load up on those loss leaders if they’re items you and your family will eat and you have room to store in the pantry or freezer. Now you won’t need to rebuy until the next sale.

KNOW YOUR PRICES. Supermarkets routinely drop prices by 20% or more for loss-leader sales. That’s the time to buy. Devise a system that will keep you current on the shelf price versus a “sale” price of food items you buy on a regular basis. It might be a small notebook you carry with you or a spreadsheet you maintain in your device. Marketing campaigns take advantage of the ignorance of the buying public. You need to be smart enough to know real deals and counterfeits when you see them. It’s difficult to not find the humor in a sign that announces “Two for $5” unless you know the regular price is $2.29 each. Think I’m kidding? No! It happens all the time where I shop, and I get a good laugh every time.

USE COUPONS. These days you’re more apt to see digital coupons than paper, but the strategy still stands. Make sure you are signed up with the store you’re shopping at, then consider every coupon (paper or digital) it offers. How-

ever, just because that digital coupon will give you 25% off does not mean it deserves a place in your shopping cart! Anticipate and plan ahead. If your family doesn’t need that item, or it’s something you will never find a way to use, walk on by.

SHOP ALDI. This is a discount grocery retailer specializing in its own private-label products. ALDI prices are so low it’s like having a double coupon on everything. Instead of managing 25,000 different items like a mega-supermarket, ALDI carries just 1,300 of the most needed food products, including produce and meat. As I write, ALDI operates stores in more over 20 countries, with 2,372 locations in the U.S. (Sadly, none currently in Colorado, where I live). To find a complete list of locations, go to aldifoods.com, or call ALDI headquarters in Batavia, Illinois, at 630-879-8100.

THINK SEASONAL. Pound for pound, fresh produce can be much cheaper and more nutritional than fast food, chips, cookies, candy, soda or pre-packaged, pre-processed convenience items. But there is a catch: You have to buy what’s in season. If it’s $4.99 a pound, it’s not in season. When apples are two pounds for 99 cents, bananas 49 cents per pound and flame seedless grapes 99 cents per pound, you know they’re in season. There’s a glut on the market; this retailer needs to move those items now! There are always bargains in the produce department. Adjust your tastes accordingly.

SET LIMITS. This is the fun part. Example: I don’t spend more than $2 for a box of cereal. It’s not always available at that price, but when it’s on sale or I have coupons to match, I stock up. My personal limit for boneless skinless chicken breasts is $1.97 per pound; $2 for 16 ounces of salad dressing and so on.

CONTROL PORTIONS. Dr. Dean Edell, author of “Eat, Drink, & Be Merry,” says the healthiest diet is not one that is low on fat or high on carbs. The healthiest way to eat is to eat less -- small amounts of a large variety of foods. Rather than serving dinner family style (passing the food around the table), try restaurant style: Plate the food in the kitchen. Now the cook controls portion sizes -- a great first step to reversing overconsumption.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.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.”

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BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of May 26 -- June 1, 2024

Bees are pretty remarkable creatures. Each has five eyes and six legs, and their two pairs of wings beat more than 11,000 times per minute. One hive can contain as many as 50,000 bees, and in one year some can produce a hundred pounds of honey.

Bees have populated our planet for some 30 million years, but in the nighttime sky we can see a beehive that’s been around more than 20 times longer. It’s known as ... well, the Beehive, and it can be found among the stars of the faint constellation Cancer.

Astronomers know the Beehive as an open star cluster, and it’s visible every spring night if you’ve got some patience, along with a nice clear, dark sky.

High in the western sky after dark, look for the bright star Regulus, part of the constellation Leo. It marks the bottom of a backward question mark of stars that might be imagined to outline the lion’s head. Lower in the west lie two nearly equally bright stars known as Castor and Pollux. These mark the heads of the twin brothers of ancient Greek mythology: Gemini.

This star cluster lies about one-third of the way between Pollux and Regulus. It appears as a faint, hazy smudge of light to the unaided eye -- assuming, of

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“Oh no!” I cried from the bathroom.

“Honey,” my husband said, “what’s wrong? Are you OK?” He ran into the room, wondering, I’m sure, what kind of tragedy could have transpired with only me, the sink and the toilet present.

“I’ve made a terrible mistake,” I said, looking at him forlornly.

“What?!” he asked.

“I used my night cream instead of my day cream, and it’s daytime.”

He stared at me blankly.

“What do you think is going to happen?” I asked him.

“I guess your face is going to fall asleep,” he replied and left the room.

I knew my husband thought it was ridiculous that one person needed so many creams. I have my day cream and my night cream, which is heavier than my day cream because apparently one needs more moisture on their face when they sleep. I have night eye cream and day eye cream for the same reason.

STARGAZERS

The Celestial Beehive

course, your sky is dark and clear, and you have good eyesight. If not, check out the area with binoculars, and you’ll be sure to find it.

The Beehive has been known at least as far back as the ancient Greek writer Aratos in 260 B.C. Some 130 years later, Hipparchus listed it in his star catalog as “Little Cloud” or “Cloudy Star.” Makes sense, as that’s exactly how it looks.

But ancient sky watchers didn’t just catalog this sight; they used it to forecast the weather. Both ancient philosophers Aratos and Pliny wrote that when it was visible the skies would be fair, but when it wasn’t, a storm was on its way. Makes one wonder just how a cluster of stars more than three thousand trillion miles from us could foretell weather on Earth, but in a strange way, it can help. It works fairly well because high, thin cirrus clouds (which may be invisible at night) often precede a storm and can easily obscure this faint cluster while leaving the brighter stars seemingly unaffected.

When astronomers turned the newly invented telescope toward this “cloudy star” in the 17th century, they learned its true nature. Today, even binoculars show this smudge as a beautiful cluster of hundreds of stars that inspire its proper name: the Praesepe or Beehive, perhaps because, through a telescope,

it appears as a mass of bees swarming around their hive.

We now know the Beehive lies some 577 light years from us, meaning its light we see tonight began its long journey toward our eyes in the year 1447.

If you view the sky from a dark location far from the blinding lights of

a city, you’ll discover the Beehive isn’t that tough to find. I hope you’ll get out one night soon to enjoy our little apian friends glistening in the heavens!

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These are for the fine lines under my eyes which, apparently, are not moisturized enough by the other creams I put on my face. I have something called a retinol which I’m told is necessary because I’m in my 50s and the retinol helps speed up the regeneration of my skin cells, which must be dying off at the same rate as the aged eggs in my ovaries.

Then I have a neck cream (for the delicate neck area) that feels suspiciously like the day and night creams I already use. I’ve been told the neck creams have different anti-aging and tightening properties which, it would seem, could easily and less expensively be handled by wearing a turtleneck instead. Then there are the moisturizers with sunscreen built in, the primers with sunscreen built in, and the really expensive, really tiny jar of cream that smells like seaweed because it’s made of seaweed and has extra-special firming properties. I have no idea if they work because, honestly, who wants their face

to smell like fish?

When I was in college, I was a moisturizer virgin and really had no idea what, if any, lotions or creams I needed to maintain my perfect, 20-year-old skin. Every night, my roommate routinely slathered this stuff, which quite possibly smelled worse than the seaweed cream they make today, on her face. I haven’t seen her in 30 years, so I can’t tell you if the stuff worked, but I assume the smell of her moisturizer was so offensive the smell alone would have caused any aging skin cells she might have had to jump ship.

Naturally, I’ve tried to cut down on the number of creams I use mainly because:

A) They’re costly.

B) They take up a lot of room in my medicine chest.

C) I have to explain this whole thing all over again to the Transportation Security Administration agents every time I travel, and they wonder why I have so many creams and lotions for

one person who has only one face and is only going away for three-day trip. But when I explain the lotions have multiple uses and can also be used as bug repellent, hoof and mane cream for horses, and motor oil, I usually sail right through.

Knowing that all of this was pretty ludicrous, I decided it made sense to pare down all the creams to what was absolutely necessary.

I was just about to do this when I realized the night cream had just kicked in, and I had to take a nap because my face had fallen asleep.

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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The Beehive Cluster can be seen within the constellation Cancer.

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Sliders are pint-sized sandwiches that pack a wallop of flavor into each bite. There are different stories regarding how sliders came to be. Some posit that the name came from the fact that sliders being so small can easily “slide down the throat,” a concept attributed to hungry American sailors during WWII. The burger chain White Castle also lays claim to the slider name, having built its brand upon these modest burgers.

Although sliders are most often associated with hamburgers, modern recipes utilize different types of fillings between the buns. Because they’re small, sliders also are great for sampling different flavors, with two or more sliders being paired together on a dish. Those who want to try something different with their sliders can opt for “Rosemary Pork Sliders with Horseradish Aioli” from “Cooking Light: Dinner’s Ready” (Oxmoor House) from the Cooking Light Kitchens.

Makes 24

1 1½-pound boneless pork loin roast, trimmed ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cooking spray

1 cup water

1. Sprinkle pork with pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer pork to a 3-quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Add 1 cup water and next four ingredients to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.

1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth

1⁄2 cup vertically sliced shallots (2 large)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

4 garlic cloves, minced

2. Remove pork from slow cooker; place in a bowl. Shred pork with 2 forks. Pour cooking liquid through a sieve into a bowl, reserving shallots and garlic. Add ¾ cup of strained cooking liquid, shallots and garlic to pork; toss well. Discard remaining cooking liquid.

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2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

24 wheat slider buns, split and toasted

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The Group Activities Program (GAP) will run a Summer Program from July 1 through August 9 at Marjorie Post Community Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. The Summer Day Camp program will run daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will be open to developmentally disabled children and young adults ages 5–21.

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part in activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, sports, music, and playground time. I encourage residents to take this opportunity to register now and take advantage of this great program.”

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Mother’s Day brings gardening themed fun to Abbey Lane

The smiles of Abbey Lane Elementary School kindergartners shone brightly as mothers visited their classroom for a special Mother’s Day party all about gardening.

Kindergartners jumped with joy as their moms joined them at their desks. The students presented their loved ones with a plethora of hand-crafted gifts such as a necklace and a small potted

flower. The class showed their guests a specially made video in which students described their mothers in one word before joining in unison to sing them a song. Visiting moms then joined their children in a series of gardening-inspired craft activities, including decorating their flowerpots and adding color to various garden decorations.

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Moms visited Abbey Lane Elementary School kindergartners for Mother’s Day on May 9.

Kindergartners presented a series of garden-themed gifts to their mothers.

Passport processing at Town of Oyster Bay

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

“Residents looking to apply for a new passport are invited to visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive assistance,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “We can help you with organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and sub-

mitting the documents for approval.”

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship –Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or

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Students were ecstatic to welcome their loved ones.

Fourth graders write to incoming students for Thoughtful Thursday

Students in Ms. Turano and Mrs. Regan’s fourth grade class at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage celebrated Thoughtful Thursday by writing a letter to the incoming fourth graders on Thursday, May 16.

Mrs. Regan instructed students to write a letter that they themselves would like to read coming into their first day of school to ease their anxieties and nerves and to help them get excited about their upcoming year.

“They come in so nervous, so it’s nice that the new class can come in and have something to read on their first day,” said Mrs. Regan.

Ms. Turano helped the students brainstorm topics that they could write about in their letters such as what they learned this year and what makes the fourth grade so special.

“This is a great way to provide our fourth graders an opportunity to reflect on the year as they welcome the new incoming class,” said Ms. Turano.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library Events for Readers at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, May 24, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (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.

Tuesday, May 28, at 2:00 p.m.

Afternoon Book

Discussion (IN-PERSON)

Join Lisa Hollander, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling novel  “Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. No registration needed.

Thursday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m.

Mel Brooks: “It’s Good to be King” (IN-PERSON)

Presenter: John Kenrick, entertainment historian

This poor kid from Brooklyn changed television and big screen comedy forever with his irreverent offensive brand of humor. No registration needed.

Friday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (IN-PERSON)

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Tuesday, June 11, at 2 p.m.

Title Swap Tuesday

Excited to hear about our favorite books? Join the Readers’ Services librarians for a fun, lively in-person presentation of all the books we can’t stop talking about. Leave with a list of great reads. No registration.

Tuesday, June 25, at 2 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion

Join Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian, for an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling novel “This Tender Land” by

William Kent Krueger. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the program. No registration.

The Syosset Public Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset. For more information please call 516-9217161 ext 239 or email Readersservices@ syossetlibrary.org

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Students work on their letters to the incoming fourth graders for Thoughtful Thursday on May 16. Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District

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