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Vol. 82, No. 24

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Town renames street in honor of fallen officer

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and his colleagues on the Town Board, joined by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder in a ceremonial street dedication to honor fallen Nassau County Police Department Lieutenant Michael P. Shea. Lieutenant Shea died in the line of duty as a result of cancer he developed after being exposed to toxins while working at Ground

At the June 8 board of education meeting, Dr. Tonie McDonald, superintendent of schools, was honored through the renaming of the Outdoor Learning Center in her name. Photo courtesy of Levittown

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Students, staff and administrators from the Levittown Public School District collectively gave thanks to Superintendent Dr. Tonie McDonald in honor of her upcoming retirement following decades of service to the district. As she entered the board room at Levittown Memorial Education Center for the June 8 regular board of education meeting, Dr. McDonald was met with cheers and a rain of confetti tossed by students. During the meeting, the

board passed two resolutions renaming the Outdoor Learning Center at LMEC and the auditorium at Division Avenue High School for her. Students from multiple schools spoke, thanking her for attending their concerts, plays and sporting events, for her constant support and for being a prime example of leadership, kindness and determination. Senior members of the Division Avenue High School concert choir also performed “The Irish Blessing.”

On June 9, Dr. McDonald was met with another surprise — a visit from New York Mets mascot Mr. Met. After taking photos with staff and administrators, they gathered outside for a game of softball with Abbey Lane Elementary School students. Students on the field were excited to meet Mr. Met and they wished Dr. McDonald a happy retirement. Dr. McDonald will officially retire on July 5 after serving as superintendent since 2014.

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Zero after the 9/11 attacks on America. A “Lieutenant Michael P. Shea Way” street sign was unveiled at the corner of School Street and Berry Hill Road in Oyster Bay which is situated near the home where Lieutenant Shea resided with his wife Ingrid. “Michael was assigned to securing Ground Zero as rescue workers searched for survivors in the days and weeks following See page 12

Jewish Center “adopts” Ukrainian family Manetto Hill Jewish Center (MHJC) in Plainview, has “adopted” the Kupriyan family of Makovyshche, Ukraine. Olha Kupriyan, a Ukrainian writer of children’s and adolescent literature, is in her early 30s and is a recent cancer survivor. She and her daughter Yasya are currently living in Krakow, Poland. Yasya is seven years old and recently suffered a broken arm while playing on a playground in Latvia, a previous location on their journey. Her husband Saskho

is a typesetter and has remained in Kyiv to continue working and earn an income when possible. According to Russ Blatt, president of Manetto Hill Jewish Center, the family “adoption” was an easy decision. “We all wonder, what can we do to help? We watch the news and the reports come in of the devastation and displacement of millions of people. This will help one family and hopefully motivate others to See page 12

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Town opens new Artists’ Reception held at baby formula collection sites MacArthur High School

After an outpouring of support at the Town’s weekly Baby Formula Collection Drives, the Town of Oyster Bay has announced the opening of daily formula collection sites in Massapequa and Oyster Bay. Residents are invited to drop off unexpired, unused baby formula at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay) and Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) from June 15 to July 15, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. All donations will benefit families who are experiencing difficulty in finding formula as the nationwide storage continues. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We’re proud to partner with local moms to collect unopened baby formula and safely distribute it to local families who can’t find these important products on the shelves at local stores. While the nationwide shortage has been dreadful for families of newborns, we’re very fortunate to have goodhearted community volunteers who stepped up to make a positive difference in the community.” “The nationwide baby formula shortage is causing a crisis for many families throughout Long Island,” said Councilman Steve Labriola. “We all know that once little ones move onto food, families are often left with extra

formula in their pantries. We ask that you open your hearts and cupboards by donating unexpired, unused formula for families facing shortages and empty store shelves.” At the start of the pandemic, Massapequa resident Carmela Shimansky launched a Facebook page ‘One Parent to Another,’ to help mothers in need of baby formula and other childcare necessities. Working with neighbors and friends in the community, Carmela connected with local moms who had items they no longer needed and asked them to pay it forward by donating them to others. This network has grown to over 7,000 members, and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to support these efforts. “The goal here is really to help those families who can’t get to the stores, who can’t go from place to place trying to find what they need,” Ms. Shimansky said. “We hope to reach as many people as possible so that they can provide for their families.” For more information on this and other upcoming events helping local families, visit Carmela’s page on Facebook, One Parent to Another, or www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Levittown’s top of the class

Division Avenue High School valedictorian Simar Parmar.

Division Avenue High School salutatorian Grace Lim.

General Douglas MacArthur High School valedictorian Summer Looney.

General Douglas MacArthur High School salutatorian Anna Conway.

The Levittown Public Schools has announced the Class of 2022 valedictorian and salutatorian for Division Avenue High School and General Douglas MacArthur High School. Simar Parmar has been recognized as Division Avenue’s valedictorian and Grace Lim was selected as salutatorian. Summer Looney was named MacArthur High School’s valedictorian and Anna Conway was named salutatorian. Division Avenue valedictorian Parmar has an impressive grade point average of 104.6 and is the president of her class. She has been a part of the Science Olympiad since middle school, and the club has invigorated her interest in creating new technologies. This

year, the Science Olympiad team made school history with its best score ever at the Nassau East Regional. She is also a member of the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams. Parmar will attend Princeton University to study engineering. Lim, Division Avenue’s salutatorian, has a GPA of 102.88 and is the president of the National Art Honor Society. She is also a member of the Student Council and is the co-captain of the girls varsity badminton team. Lim performs on the chamber orchestra and competes in the Science Olympiad as well. Lim is an AP Scholar with Distinction and is the recipient of the HOBY Leadership Award.

With a grade point average of 103.8, Looney has achieved academic success through several avenues at MacArthur. For the past three years, she has been a member of the varsity soccer team, and part of the varsity track and field for the past two, on which she helped the team win two county championships as senior captain. Looney is also the co-president of the Science Olympiad, which was among the top 10 teams in Nassau County last year and competed at the state level. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Honor Society and the World Language Honor Society and has been recognized as an AP Scholar for her AP exam scores. She will attend Rensselaer

Polytechnic Institute to study environmental science. Conway, MacArthur’s salutatorian, has a GPA of 103.5 and is also recognized as an AP Scholar. She plays on the varsity tennis team and has served as captain for two years. In MacArthur’s chamber orchestra, she is the violin section leader. Conway is also a member of the Science Olympiad, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Math Honor Society and World Language Honor Society. She will attend Vassar College to study neuroscience. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Registration for summer fitness classes The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Fitness Classes, which return beginning July 11 at the Hicksville Athletic Center. Fitness classes are co-ed, open to individuals 18 years of age or older, and run for 10 weeks. Town Councilwoman Laura Maier stated, “Cardio Kick-Boxing, Pilates, Ballroom Dancing, Yoga, and Zumba are all very popular programs that provide our residents an outlet to enjoy exercising and staying in shape, all while meeting new people. I encourage

those looking for a terrific form of aerobic exercise that will help build strength and flexibility to come out and sign up for a 10-week fitness program.” This summer, residents can participate in a variety of fitness classes including: • Ballroom Dancing will be held on Saturdays, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., beginning July 16. • Cardio Kick-Boxing will be held on Thursdays, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning July 14. • Pilates will be held on Mondays (Tone & Sculpt), from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning on July 11.

• Yoga will be held on Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., beginning on July 11 at the Allen Park Community Center in Farmingdale. Classes are also offered at the Hicksville Athletic Center on Tuesdays, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30pm, beginning on July 12, and on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., beginning on July 16. • Zumba will be held on Mondays from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. beginning July 11 and Wednesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning July 13. Registration for these programs will take place at the Hicksville Athletic

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Hicksville Middle School students learn about climate change

Members of the Middle School Green Team plant a tree. BY GARY SIMEONE Eighth grade students in the Middle School became climate change activists last month. Groups of students formed “green teams’ in their social studies classes and learned the importance of global warming and climate change, as well as helped to plant trees around the school district. Dr. Rose Borda, Social Studies & Home Career Supervisor in the district, said that this is a normal part of the eighth grade curriculum and helps students to be proactive and aware of their surroundings.

The students with their newly planted tree.

“Our students have been learning about climate change and wanted to take some action,” said Dr Borda. “We had groups of students form green teams and they planted white spruce trees around the district. We planted two trees at the Middle School, gave five trees to Fork Lane and Old Country Road Elementary and two to East Street Elementary.” She said that the same groups of students went one step further and created google slides about climate change, and than presented them to Fifth grade classes at Fork Lane and OCR. “The green teams were divided into

groups of four to five students to create the presentations and then google meet with specific grade five classes. Basically they introduced themselves and talked about climate change on the slides as well as answered the younger students questions on global warming and climate change.” She added that the fifth graders were also curious about the Middle School experience, and they asked the older kids multiple questions on that topic. Megan Dowling-Lewis, an eighth grade Social Studies teacher, said it is important to show students concrete examples of the effects of global warm-

ing and climate change. “It is important that they are proactive about theses issues when they’re younger to help combat things like global warming and climate change,” said Dowling-Lewis. “The great thing about planting these trees is that when the students are much older, they can come back and see the fully grown trees and the legacy they have created.” Dr Borda said that if there are no Covid related restrictions in place next year, that students will be able to meet in-person with the younger kids and share their thoughts and ideas on global warming and climate change.

Town announces sports programs for summer 2022 The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in Summer Athletic Programs for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, beginning on July 10 at the Hicksville Athletic Center. All athletic programs run for 10 weeks, are co-ed, and open to individuals 18 and over. “The Town’s athletic programs offer a great opportunity for residents to take to the court, improve their skills, and make new friends,” said Councilwoman Walsh. “Playing basketball, badminton, and volleyball are the ideal way to have fun while staying active, and I encourage residents to take advantage of these Town programs.” Basketball will be held on Thursdays

from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturdays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning on July 10, 2022. The basketball program is 10 weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic Center (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on June 6, June 7, and June 8 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Badminton will feature two sessions for registrants to choose from. The first session consists of Tuesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., Fridays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., and Sundays from 6:10 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. Session 2 consists of Tuesdays from 10:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., Fridays from

10:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., and Sundays from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. The badminton program is 10-weeks long and costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with the program scheduled to begin on July 10. Registration is at the Hicksville Athletic (167 Broadway, Hicksville) on June 6 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and on June 7 & June 8 between the hours of 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.. Volleyball will be split into two different sessions. The first session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., Wednesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The second session will take place on Mondays from 10:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., Wednesdays from

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Maahir Shah a third grade student in Mrs. Swartz’s class at Kramer Lane Elementary School in Bethpage (third from left) was honored as the winner in Nassau County’s annual “Be Kind to Animals” essay contest. Pictured with Maahir are his family members, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (third from right) and his teacher, Mrs. Swartz (far right). Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District BY GARY SIMEONE A third grader from Kramer Lane Elementary School has a special place in his heart for animals and he let his feelings be known in a countywide essay contest. The “Be Kind to Animals” essay contest was sponsored by the Humane Society of New York, North Shore Animal League and Nassau County SPCA. Maahir Shah was honored with a citation from Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for his winning essay, which was entered amongst hundreds of other elementary school students from across the County. Shah said that his essay took two days to plan out and that he wrote about taking care of and not mistreating any of God’s creatures. “In the first part of my essay, I wrote about how dogs are kind to us and we should be kind to them too,” said Shah. “I wrote that we should never keep them in cages because it’s inhumane and that they should be free just like us humans.” In the second part of his essay, Shah

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The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a partnership with Empire State Ride Long Island to host a charity ride to raise funds to end cancer. The ride, which will take place on Saturday, July 23, features three different course lengths for riders of all ages and ability. All course routes begin at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, in Oyster Bay. “I am so proud that the Town of Oyster Bay will play host to such an amazing event. Empire State Ride Long Island is poised to make a tremendous difference in the lives of those touched by cancer, and it will be directly due to the actions of our amazing residents who sign up for this fundraising ride,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “With two wheels, our residents can change the world. I look forward to seeing everyone on event day, and I encourage any one of any age or riding ability to sign up for the event, as three course routes will be featured.” The Empire State Ride Long Island is a perfect, family-friendly summer event that features a ride through beautiful beaches, woodlands, and the historic destinations in and around the Town of Oyster Bay, all while helping cancer patients gain access to the newest clinical trials. This one-day bike ride event, held in partnership between the Town and Empire State Ride Long Island, will raise funds for clinical research and trials that will benefit cancer patients at Catholic Health on Long Island and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the nation’s first cancer center in the United States dedicated exclusively to cancer research. “At Roswell Park, we believe that no one should have to choose between

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Bethpage High School scholar Marnes Richemond earned the Congressional Certificate of Merit from U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi and the Nassau County District Attorney’s SHIELD Award. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Bethpage High School scholar Marnes Richemond earned the Congressional Certificate of Merit from U.S. Rep Tom Suozzi and the Nassau County District Attorney’s SHIELD Award. Richemond earned the Certificate of Merit for his dedication to his studies and expressed interest in American history and political science. He was

Officials from the Town of Oyster Bay and the Nassau County Park Department gathered to rename a street in honor of fallen Nassau County Police Department Lieutenant Michael P. Shea. From page 1 the 9/11 attacks” Supervisor Saladino stated. “He gave his life as a result of his brave and selfless service to his undeterred commitment to duty.” Lieutenant Shea served in the NYPD Highway Division for five years and then joined the Nassau Country Police Department in the 8th Precinct for 17 years, the 6th Precinct for nine years and concluded his career working in the 3rd Precinct. He served as a union trustee for the Nassau County Police Superior Officers Association representing 20 supervisors from the 6th Precinct. He was described by his colleagues as “soft-spoken, polite and gentle with a

witty sense of humor” while always representing his members well. Lieutenant Shea was a fit and avid runner, and passed away on April 1, 2017. His wife, Ingrid, remains an active member of the Oyster Bay community. “When people pass by this block, they will remember Lieutenant Shea as an exemplary first responder who did not hesitate to act, even if the situation was perilous, and as someone who always put the safety of residents, ahead of his own,” concluded Supervisor Saladino. “This street, in the community where he lived for many years, will forever serve as a reminder of his sacrifice and his extraordinary life.”

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The Bethpage High School Music Department is proud to announce that senior Kayla An has received two prestigious scholarships: The Marguerite Suozzi Scholarship for Excellence in Music ($3,000) and the NYSCAME Senior Scholarship ($1,000). The Suozzi Scholarship for Excellence is granted by the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival and rewards a student who has demonstrated excellence in music performance and plans to continue studying music in college. The NYSCAME Scholarship is awarded by the Nassau chapter of the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education. The NYSCAME scholarship is granted to worthy students based on musical accomplishments, contributions to their

school music program, community music making, and their acceptance into a music degree program at the university level. An has been an extraordinarily active participant in the high school’s musical activities over the past four years, taking part in orchestra, band, jazz ensemble, choir, pit orchestra and a variety of small ensembles and solo performances. She plays violin, viola, euphonium and piano, and she sings, composes and arranges music for different musical ensembles. She has also been a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society for many years and served as an officer of Tri-M for two years. An plans to attend Westminster College in Pennsylvania where she intends to study music composition and theory.

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Lobkowicz Palace is Prague’s Jewel Box BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM When I come out from Golden Lane, with its tiny houses that line the Prague Castle walls, I look across to see the Lobkowicz Palace and realize it is included on the Prague Cool Pass, so decide to check it out. This turns out to be the absolute highlight for me in Prague. The Palace, itself, is fabulous, and the collection it houses, is breathtaking. And the family’s story is utterly fascinating. Built in the mid-16th century, the Lobkowicz Palace is one of the most significant cultural sites in the Czech Republic (no hyperbole), and the only privately owned palace in the Prague Castle complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The family, once one of the richest and most powerful in Bohemia, have been key players in the history of the Czech Republic and the whole of Europe. I know none of this when I walk in, but quickly am awe-struck. The audio tour through 21 galleries is narrated by William Lobkowicz (b 1961), the current heir and manager of most of the Lobkowicz lands in the Czech Republic (Lobkowicz Palace, Nelahozeves, Roudnice and Strekov Castle), with some cameo appearances by his wife and mother. He puts faces as well as context to the portraits you see (as fabulous as they are, going back to the first Prince Lobkowicz, Zdenko Adalbert Popel). The Lobkowicz Palace was built in the mid-16th century by Bohemian nobleman Jaroslav of Pernstein (1528– 1569). It came into the Lobkowicz family through the marriage of Polyxena of Pernstein (1566-1642) to Zdenko

A painting in the Lobkowicz Palace immortalizes a key role Polyxena and the palace played in one of the most significant events in Prague history: the famous Defenestration of Prague in 1618 © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com Adalbert Popel, 1st Prince Lobkowicz (1568–1628), in 1603. Polyxena and the palace played a key role in one of the most significant events in Prague history: the famous Defenestration of Prague in 1618, when Protestant rebels threw two Catholic Imperial Ministers and their secretary out the windows of the Royal Palace in Prague Castle. Surviving the fall (they fell on a pile of refuse in the moat), they were given refuge in the adjoining Lobkowicz Palace, where they were protected by Polyxena. (The scene is immortalized in a painting which you can view.) The Defenestration of Prague signaled the beginning of a Bohemian revolt against the Habsburg Emperor Ferdinand II, leading to the Thirty Years’ War. “It is no exaggeration to call the Thirty Years’ War the worst war in European history. The combatant nations lost between 25 and 40 percent of their populations to military action, famine and disease,” I learn from historyextra.com.

Also in this room, there is a notable painting attributed to Velazquez of the “Infanta Margarita Teresa of Spain,” the daughter of Philip IV of Spain, and granddaughter of Emperor Ferdinand III, when she was four. At 15, she was married to her uncle, Emperor Leopold I, in 1666, and bore him four children before dying in childbirth at 22. (Philip would only have Velazquez paint the family). She is featured in one of Velazquez’ most famous portraits, “Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress” and in “Las Meninas” (“The Ladies-in-Waiting”), a painting that is recognized as one of the most important in Western art history. But this is nothing compared to the astonishment you experience when you enter the Music Room. Here you see various historical instruments on display and the important musical personalities within Lobkowicz family in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Ferdinand Philipp Lobkowicz (1724-1784) is described as “an eccentric melancholic, a passionate col-

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lector, scientist, painter and musician. He was the second born son, so expected to be able to devote himself to his passions – science and art. That plan was derailed when his older brother Wenzel died suddenly and Ferdinand was required to take over the ancestral estates. He composed a Sinfonia with Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and was closely associated with Christoph Willibald Gluck. He married when he was 45 to a woman who shared his passion for music. But the family’s paramount musical figure was Joseph Frantisek Maximilian (1772-1816), 7th Prince Lobkowicz, who was Beethoven’s greatest private patron. Beethoven dedicated numerous works to Lobkowicz, including his 3rd (Eroica), 5th and 6th (Pastoral) symphonies. Joseph was a founding member of the Society of the friends of Music in Vienna, a member of the Society for the Promotion of Musical Culture in Bohemia and a director of the Court Theatre of Vienna. He was also responsible for commissioning the reconstruction of the palace’s exterior, giving it the appearance it has today. Upon his early death, in 1816, his son Ferdinand Joseph, 8th Prince Lobkowicz (1797-1868), continued Beethoven’s annuity and maintained the family orchestra, most of instruments of which survive today in the collection, along with the autographed manuscripts by Gluck, Mozart and Beethoven we see in display cases. Walk on and you find yourself in an intimate gallery with Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s famous “Haymaking,” painting - one of only five known today (one in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Continued on next page

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Lobkowicz Palace is Prague’s Jewel Box Continued from previous page three in Kunsthistorisches museum in Vienna and this one). Just beyond, in another gallery, are two masterpieces by Canaletto: “London: The River Thames on lord Mayor’s Day, and ‘The River Thames Looking Towards Westminster from Lambeth,” Another highlight of the visit to Lobkowicz Palace is an incomparable view overlooking the city from one of the balconies. The tour continues on the first floor of this magnificent palace. In the Princess Ernestine Room you see a remarkable series of portraits painted by Princess Ernestine of Nassau-Siegen (1623-68) including her own self-portrait. Her work is notable as a 17th century woman painter, particularly because she was of noble birth. She was herself painted by Sir Anthony van Dyck in 1634, when she was 11, in one of his largest and greatest family group portraits, which possibly inspired her to paint. The portraits entered the collection through the marriage of the artist’s only daughter, Claudia Frantiska (1660-80) to the 3rd Prince Lobkowicz in 1677. The Lobkowicz princes, throughout history, played important roles as high-level officials working closely with kings and emperors. After World War I and following the end of hereditary titles in 1918, Maximilian Lobkowicz (1888–1967), son of Ferdinand Zdenko, 10th Prince

Lobkowicz (1858–1938), provided crucial support to the newly formed, democratic Czechoslovakia as a lawyer and diplomat, campaigning abroad for international recognition. He demonstrated his support for the fledgling First Czechoslovak Republic by making several rooms at the Palace available to the government, headed by the new nation’s first President, Tomas G. Masaryk. In the 1930s, Maximilian mustered diplomatic support for opposition to the German annexation of the Sudetenland, and during World War II he served as ambassador to Great Britain for the Czechoslovakian government in exile. “Max supported the new Czechoslovakia in 1918, even though it abolished inherited titles,” William narrates about his grandfather. “He was against the Nazi regime. He had a British wife and was active in the underground.” Their property taken by the Nazis. Most of the possessions were returned in 1945, but confiscated again in 1948 when the Communists came to power. “Max was trapped in Czechoslovakia after it was taken over by the Communists. He got a two-day pass to visit his wife. He left with nothing but his hat and coat.” The property was returned (again) to the family in 2002, and in 2007, they opened the palace and all its collections to the public. The surprises of this place continue. At the end of the visit, is a special room dedicated to the “Queens of Ukraine”: glamorous photographs of Ukrainian

women who work in the Czech Republic. “They have worked hard all their lives as housekeepers in our country, sending money to their families in Ukraine as there was no work. Now their sons are at war and their daughters are running away with little children from a country that’s fighting for its freedom.” There are also concerts here, and I can’t imagine a more impressive venue. (Lobkowicz Palace, palace@lobkowicz.cz, www.lobkowicz.ca). Just outside the gate to the Prague Castle, flanking the enormous square, are two palaces that are now are part of the National Gallery Prague (also included in the Prague Cool Pass): The Schwarzenberg Palace, which it turns out was built by Johann IV Popel of Lobkowicz in 1567, and from World War II to 2002 was a Military History Museum, before being acquired by the National Gallery Prague) features Old Masters of the Renaissance (Albrecht Durer, El Greco, Lucas Cranach the Elder, Hans Holbein the Elder, Brueghel), Baroque (Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony van Dyck) and Rococco. The Sternberg Palace, built by Count Vaclav Vojtech of Sternberg, features Old Masters II, continuing a long tradition as the Picture Gallery of the Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts, the National Gallery’s predecessor. It features Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s collection of Italian paintings of the 14th and 15th centuries, the largest collection of Italian primitive school outside of

Italy. My favorite section, though, is an extraordinary collection of Dutch and Flemish painting of the 15-18th centuries from Antwerp, Amsterdam, Utrecht and Layden (Brueghal, Rubens, van Dyck). There is also a delightful garden area. By now, it’s time for me to return to the hotel, pick up my luggage, and make my way to Elbe Princess for my CroisiEurope river cruise. I will have one more full day here in Prague – the ship offers guided walks of the Jewish Quarter and the Prague Castle - before the ship begins its eight-day cruise to Berlin. The Prague Cool Pass is extremely easy to purchase and use – you purchase it online, download an app, and it activates the first time you use it, and is good for the amount of time you purchase, 2 to 4 consecutive days. You just flash the QR code to the ticket counter and they issue you a ticket. (Each attraction can be visited only once. The pass provides free entry to some 70 attractions (including Prague Castle, Jewish Museum, Petrin Tower), free sightseeing bus tour, free river cruises, plus discounts on other attractions, tours in and outside Prague, concerts, entertainment, dining and other activities. The app is really helpful, giving details and visitor information about the attraction, plus maps. (See praguecoolpass.com) ___________________________________ © 2022 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.

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The two kept in touch but sort of casually. Reynolds added, “Next thing you know, she was going to Boston, I was going to Boston, and I said, ‘Well, I’ll ride with you.’ We got on the train and rode together.” They were married in 2012 in front of family and friends in Mount Pleasant, SC, just outside of Charleston. About fatherhood Ryan Reynolds has said: “I have no problem waking up five times in the middle of the night and changing diapers, and as exhausted as you get, I have this stupid grin on my face all the time.” “Being a father is the single greatest feeling on earth. Not including those wonderful years I spent without a child, of course.” “It’s amazing to see my older daughter taking care of my younger one. The ‘Lion King’ was right! The circle of life exists.” “I don’t have to prepare to be wrapped around my daughter’s finger. I have been wrapped around her little finger since the day she plopped out into this world.” “I have three daughters, which I never in a million years would imagine. I come from all boys. I have three

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older brothers. So for me, to have three daughters has been such a ride and I love every second of it.” On taking a sabbatical from acting in the fall of 2021, Reynolds said, “I don’t want to miss this time with my kids. … I want my kids to have a pretty normal schedule. I think it’s totally important for their development, and I really enjoy being a present dad. I love taking them to school in the morning. I love picking them up. I love that I have the hours in between to focus on the things that I’m really passionate about.” I wish a Happy Father’s Day to Dads everywhere!

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Sometimes Waiting Until 70 Doesn’t Make Sense BY TOM MARGENAU

Older adults across the country are bombarded with invitations to attend seminars that allegedly will clue them in on a supposed “secret” to maximizing their Social Security benefits. Well, if you’re one of those folks, I can save you the trouble of getting out of the house and traipsing across town to take in one of these little gatherings. Because here is the “secret” you will learn: “Wait as long as possible, preferably to age 70, to file for your Social Security benefits.” This can be good advice if you think you’re going to live until a ripe old age because then, in the long run, you will reap more benefits out of the Social Security system (especially with the augmented benefits -- up to about 30% -- you get by waiting until 70) to make up for the money you lose by not signing up for benefits earlier. And it’s also good advice if your goal is to leave your surviving spouse (and this almost always means a surviving widow) with a higher Social Security benefit. And that’s because the widow’s rate includes the augmented benefits you get for delaying the start of your benefits beyond your full retirement age. But of course, everyone’s situation is different. And there may be times when it just makes more sense to start your Social Security benefits at an earlier age. I’m a good example of this. My wife and I each took our benefits at age 62. Why? Primarily because we had other sources of income and our Social Security benefits were just a smallish part of our retirement nest egg. Today’s questions give other examples that buck the conventional wisdom of waiting until age 70 to start receiving your Social Security benefits. Q: I just turned 67. I was planning to wait until 70 to start my Social Security. But I recently got some terrible medical news. I have stage 4 cancer and I probably have less than a year to live, so I just signed up for my Social Security last week. I’d like you to pass on this information to your readers. Let them know that you just never know what’s going to happen and they might want to rethink their plans to delay filing for Social Security. A: I’m so sorry to hear about your medical diagnosis. But thanks for sharing your story. And if you didn’t do this, make sure you sign up for the maximum six months’ worth of retroactive benefits. I recently wrote about why I’m puzzled when retirees file for retroactive benefits, but yours is a situation where it makes perfect sense to do so. Q: I am 69. My husband died about 3 months ago at age 71. I can’t get widow’s benefits on his record because my own Social Security rate is higher than his was. But I wanted to make this point. Against my advice, my husband was bound and deter-

mined to wait until 70 to file for his Social Security. He wanted that 30% bonus you get for doing so. But he only got Social Security checks for a little over a year before he passed away. There is so much pressure on older adults to wait until 70 to take our Social Security. I wish my husband had not listened to these people and had started his benefits at an earlier age. A: I’m sorry for your loss. And once again, thanks for sharing your story. I’m sure that financial planners and other so-called experts will tell you that statistically, seniors benefit from waiting as long as possible to file for benefits. But your husband’s case shows that is not always the best advice. Of course, no one knows how long he or she is going to live. So, deciding when to start your Social Security benefits is always just a gamble. Each person just needs to consider their situation and make a decision he or she feels comfortable with. Q: I am 65. I plan to delay starting my Social Security until I’m 70. My full retirement age benefit is $2,600. If I wait until 70, I’d get $3,432. My wife is 62. She wants to file for her Social Security now. She’s due a much smaller benefit. It would be about $787 if she files now. I say she should wait until she is her full retirement age of 67 and then file on my record, because if she files for reduced benefits now, that reduction would carry over to the spousal benefits she will eventually be due on my record. So, who is right? A: I think your wife might be right. Let’s compare the two options. We’ll take yours first. In your scenario, no one would get anything until you turn 70 and sign up for Social Security. At that point, you would get $3,432. At about the same time, your then 67-year-old wife would sign up for her full retirement benefit, which should be about $1,050. And she would also file for spousal benefits on your record, and get an additional $250, for a total of $1,300. (A spousal benefit is always based on your full retirement age rate, not your augmented age 70 rate.) So, your wife will get her retirement benefit supplemented to 50% of your $2,600 rate, or $1,300. In other words, in the option you think is best, neither of you would get any benefits until you are 70 years old at which point you would start getting $4,732 per month in combined benefits. Now let’s look at what your wife wants to do. She wants to start taking her reduced retirement benefits now. So, she would get $787 per month for the next five years. That’s $47,220 you guys would forfeit if you did nothing until your 70th and her 67th birthday. And what happens then? Well, you would get your $3,432 monthly check. And then your wife can claim some extra spousal benefits on your record. You are right that

she will suffer a bit of a reduction in her spousal benefits because she took early retirement on her own record. But it’s not as much as you think. Here is roughly how they will figure out what she is due. They will take her full retirement rate, or $1,050, and subtract that from one-half of your full retirement rate, or

$1,300. The difference, or $250, will be added to her reduced retirement benefit. So, her combined retirement and spousal benefits will be $1,037 (as compared to the $1,300 she’d get in your preferred option.) In other words, your total comContinued on next page

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Fixed or A.R.M. which one will work best - or should I rent? BY PHILIP A. RAICES

ow that our interest rates have pretty much doubled in the last 8 months, inflation hasn’t yet been controlled, supply shortages with infant formula and other necessities, the question is how should I finance my housing purchase? Well, if you look at the current rates, you will find the 7/1 year A.R.M. (adjustable rate mortgage) is lower than the 15 or 30 year fixed and just maybe more beneficial in lowering your monthly cost. Also, generally the penalties in breaking a fixed (could be upwards of $10,000 during the first 3 years) vs. a variable can be considerably less as it all depends on your lender’s terms and conditions. It all depends on how long you will be in your home. If you believe you will be moving within that 7 year period, then the A.R.M. will be your best choice. Another possibility is that you just may believe and feel that you will be able to pay off your mortgage in that seven year period, then again that will be your most logical and cost effective decision. Even though the lower rate stays fixed for seven years, it is based on a 30 year payout; so then the remaining 23 years will have a rate adjustment annually or there will be a final balloon payment on your 84th installment

unless you refinance. This is a calculated risk as no one knows or can predict what rates might be after that 7 year period. More important, your lender might have a capped top fixed rate, thereby having some safety in the actual long term costs of one’s mortgage. In the 1980s-1990s variable rates had been consistently lower than fixed rates as a form of financing. Now that rates have increased dramatically over the last eight months, you will find a greater difference between fixed and variable rates, whereby the variable rate of a 5/1 and 7/1 A.R.M. will be more desirable in lowering the monthly mortgage costs. However, one must again weigh the long term risks as the rate will adjust at the end of the term and/or the balloon payment will be due. Also, if refinancing before the end of the term, one must consider what penalties will accrue in doing so. One must take into consideration the length of time you will be residing in your home to determine what type of mortgage should be considered. Do you have or will you have children, and if so will you stay put until they are out of college? If not and you decide to commit to a variable rate mortgage, will you consider moving before the end of the term of your variable rate mortgage? How safe and secure is your job and/or business in our new Covid19 pandemic effected world? Will your income be stable, possibly decrease or potentially increase? There are many crucial questions to be asked before making that most critical decision to commit to a fixed or variable rate mortgage when considering purchasing

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Sometimes Waiting Until 70 Doesn’t Make Sense Continued from previous page bined benefits would be $4,469, not all that much less than the $4,732 in your option. So, if you guys go with your choice, you’d get an extra $263 per month from your 70th and her 67th birthday on. But you would have given up the $47,220 in reduced retirement benefits your wife would have been due starting at age 62.

It would take you about 180 months, or 15 years, to make up that money you would have lost if your wife doesn’t file now. I think you two should talk about that. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www. creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

your home. Maybe renting for a few more years will be a more prudent decision after analyzing and comparing the costs. Squirreling away more money to save for a larger future down payment will assist in decreasing the overall costs. However, over the long run owning your home has been the only and single best asset that most consumers have possessed as a forced savings in building their wealth. Paying your monthly mortgage over time, creates equity slowly but surely. Unless you are an amazing, expert and proficient stock trader and have a crystal ball as to earning money in the stock market which as of this writing today Monday, June 13, is way, way down; a home as opposed to gambling in the market, or being in a rental has always been a better path to increasing one’s long term wealth. Having that security and comfort in knowing you are in control, having somewhat fixed financing costs as opposed to what rent might be in the future; and being your own landlord, in determining if and when you and only you decide to consider moving goes a long way in being confident about home ownership. However, how you will determine the path to pursue financing your purchase will require much thought and planning. If you need any assistance or want to discuss your specific “needs and wants” you can always feel free to reach out to me. Donate to the Ukrainian Crisis and save a life or 2: https://usaforiom.org/iomsukraine-response/ Please make your contribution to The

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Spring Turns to Summer BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of June 19-25, 2022 Summertime is on its way! Officially, the summer solstice arrives this year on June 21 at 2:14 a.m. PDT (5:14 a.m. EDT). This time marks the exact moment when the sun reaches its farthest northward point over the Earth and signals the onset of summertime in our planet’s Northern Hemisphere. On that day, early morning sky watchers will notice that the sun rises farthest to the northeast, arching to its highest point around noontime, and setting farthest to the northwest in the evening. From the other side of the equator -- in the Southern Hemisphere -- viewers now see the sun moving quite low across their daytime sky. For them, this date marks the beginning of winter. It’s surprising how many people don’t understand why we have seasons at all. Many believe that it’s because we lie closest to the sun during summer and that this causes our hot temperatures. Now, while it is true that our planet’s distance from the sun changes during the year, this is not the cause of our seasonal temperature variations. In fact, we’re actually about 6 million miles farther from the sun during July than during January! No, our warming temperatures occur

mostly from how long the sun appears in our daytime sky. And that comes about because our planet’s axis is tipped 23.4 degrees to its orbit around the sun. This causes sunlight to fall more directly onto our hemisphere than the other at various times of the year. During the summertime, the sun appears higher in our sky. It rises in the northeast, swings very high overhead around midday, and sets in the northwest. In most places in the U.S., the sun remains in the sky for about 15 hours or so and lies below the horizon only about nine hours each night. This means that less of the heat gained during the daytime can escape into space after dark, and temperatures naturally rise over time. In the winter, just the opposite occurs. Most places in middle latitudes see the sun only about 9 hours a day at that time of year. In other words, our atmosphere loses heat during the long nights faster than it can gain it during the short days. A logical question might be this: why, then, doesn’t the year’s hottest day occur on the first day of summer, when the sun appears longest in our sky? That’s because our atmosphere takes time to absorb the sun’s heat. Put a pot of water on a hot stove, and you know intuitively that it doesn’t boil instantly, and you make allowances for that when cooking.

The same is true with our atmosphere; it requires a couple of months to respond to the extra heat. As a result, the hottest times of the year in the Northern Hemisphere typically occur not around June 21, but in August or early September, while our coldest often come during January and February. I’ve always loved the summertime, but the scorching hot temperatures in

the Southern California desert keep me indoors during the daytime. I often just wait until dark to enjoy the cooler air and the beautiful stars of summer! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

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Show Me the Honey BY TRACY BECKERMAN The first time I felt the wasp buzz by my ear, I didn’t really notice. I was engrossed in a book and simply waved the wasp away without looking. But the second time it came so close it sounded like a fighter jet doing flight maneuvers around my head, and I was pretty sure that the wasp thought I was behind enemy lines. The third time it divebombed me, I dropped the book and ran away from my lounge chair, screaming like a little girl. When I thought the coast was clear, I ran back for my book, and that’s when I saw it: a giant wasp nest. I have no idea how I hadn’t noticed it before. It was the size of a small planet, or at least as big as my fist, hanging directly under the bottom of the deck railing next to my lounger. As though the sheer size of the nest

weren’t enough to draw my attention, it was also abuzz with activity as wasp after wasp emerged from one solitary hole and then took flight to search out other innocent suburban housewives to antagonize. I should mention that when it comes to flying, stinging insects, I do differentiate between the good kind (honeybees) and the bad kind (murder hornets), with terroristic suburban wasps falling somewhere closer to the murder hornets in terms of my feelings of fondness for them. I will leave honeybees be, but when it comes to wasps, I’m firmly in the “I was here first and this deck ain’t big enough for the both of us” camp. So, when I saw the nest, I knew what needed to be done. Although we have a pest control company to deal with such things, I decided that even though the nest was

the size of Jupiter, it was still within my ability to grab a nearby stick and knock the nest from its mount and fling it into oblivion. Of course, these are the kinds of poor choices that cause people to wake from a coma 20 years later and say, “Well, doctor, the last thing I remember was flinging a small wasp nest into oblivion.” As I looked around for the best stick to use to fling the nest, my daughter-inlaw appeared on the deck. “Whatcha doing?” she asked. “I’m looking for a stick to fling that wasp nest,” I told her, pointing to the Jupiter-sized nest I’d discovered. “Oh, you don’t need a stick,” she said. Then she hauled off and smacked the nest with the palm of her hand. I watched with a mix of admiration and horror and waited for the nest to

sail into oblivion. But it didn’t sail. It didn’t fling. It didn’t even fall. It shook violently and then stopped. I turned to my daughter-in-law. “Well, that didn’t work,” I said. “Now what?” Suddenly, the whole nest started to buzz and as we looked down, we saw a very large, very angry-looking wasp begin to emerge. She nodded her head matter-of-factly. “Run!” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County MARGARET RANIERI, PLACIDO AMENDOLIA, NATALE TURSI, ROBERT N. SWETNICK, EACH AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 25% INTEREST, Pltf. v. NEAL SULTZER, et al, Defts. Index No. 010700/15. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale June 14, 2017, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on July 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 101 Autumn Drive, Plainview, NY 11803 a/k/a Section 13, Block 117, Lot 42. The Condominium Unit known as Unit No. 101 in the condominium k/a The Seasons at Plainview Condominium I located at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, such Unit being designated and described as such in that certain declaration, dated December 8, 2006, made by Engel Burman Beidler Senior Housing at Plainview LLC, pursuant to Article 9-B of the Real Property Law of the State of New York establishing a plan for condominium ownership of the buildings and the land described below upon which buildings are situate, which declaration was recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Nassau on March 30, 2007, in liber 12249 of conveyances at page 843, and shown on the plans of a condominium prepared by Sidney B. Bowne & son, LLP, certified by Zabdiel A. Blackman, L.S. and filed in the Clerk’s Office on March 30, 2007 as Map No. CA-231. Together with an undivided 1/134m fractional interest in the Common Elements of the Condominium. Approx. amt. of judgment is $199,651.10 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction.

KEITH LAVALLEE, Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP, Attys. For Pltf., 1 65 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #99383 MIT 5941 4X 06/10,17,24,07/01 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20061, Plaintiff, AGAINST KAYA KEYKURUN, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 2, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM premises known as 74 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. 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 476 and Lot 49. Approximate amount of judgment $551,926.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #020797/2009. Michael Alpert, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 MIT 5942 4X 06/10,17,24,07/01 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A

CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. SUSAN BLEZOW, Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on February 4, 2020, 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 July 21, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 114 Morton Boulevard, Plainview, NY 11803. 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 47, Block 19 and Lot 35. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8744/13. 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. Michael Venditto, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5943 4X 06/17,24,07/01,08 NOTICE OF FORMATION GRIGGS MEDICAL PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/16/22 under Section 1203(c) (1) of the Limited Liability Company Law. The county within this state in which this office will be located is NASSAU. Office location: 1936 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, New York 11554. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against PLLC to: 1936 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554. Purpose: any lawful act. BN 7541

6X 06/03,10,17,24,07/01,08 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Danielle Barone a/k/a Danielle BaroneAquilano; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 17, 2019 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 July 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 31 Moore Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 46 Block: 208 Lots: 14-18. Approximate amount of judgment $144,914.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 615628/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ralph J. Madalena, 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) 430-4792 Dated: April 18, 2022 BN 7542 4X 06/10,17,24,07/01 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BLUEWATER INVESTMENT TRUST 2018-1, Plaintiff, vs. EVE ROCKFELD, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 21, 2019 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee and Other Relief duly entered on December 22, 2021, 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 July 18, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 12 Cindy Drive, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. 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 47, Block 110 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment is $322,816.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #602744/2018. 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. William Boccio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 181106-1 BN 7544 4X 06/17,24,07/01,08 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against DAVID GELBARD A/K/A DAVID J. GELBARD, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 26, 2018, I will sell

at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 5, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 5 Carol Lane, Upper Brookville, NY 11545. Sec 18 Block A Lot 980. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $811,278.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008014/2012. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.”

Levittown’s Terrific Kids

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated “Terrific Kids” Markus Bazelais, Aria Castelli, Manav Dubey, Noah Hoffman, Jordan Li, Paige Muterspaw, Keira Quigley, Maia Roeder and Sophia Viola on May 4, 2022, at Wisdom Lane Middle School. Also attending was Assistant Superintendent Todd Winch, Principal John Avena, Assistant Principal Craig Arvelo-Shaw, Jim and Pat Carney and Kiwanis President Michael Pappas.

Town recognizes robotics team for community service

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Hicksivlle High School's robotics team was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay. Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier recently honored the Hicksville High School Robotics Team for their outstanding innovation and community service which earned them the runner up award for Community Connections from Altice USA. These creative students used their 3-D printer to construct face shields for those in-need during the pandemic. They also built and donated Knock Hockey tables for the United States Marine Corps. Toys for Tots Collection Drive, and are

developing a physical and mental wellness smartphone app for senior citizens at The Bristol Assisted Living Facility. Considering all of these incredible and civic minded achievements, Altice USA awarded the JBirds $1,500 for their contributions and commitment to using their knowledge of robotics to serve others. Congratulations to the JBirds and thank you for giving back to our community!

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Lee Road PARP winners enjoy “Mad Science” party

Community leaders share careers with Central Boulevard students

Second grade classes at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage were treated to visits from various community leaders on June 7 during the school’s annual Community Helper Day. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District Second grade classes at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage were treated to visits from various community leaders on June 7 during the school’s annual Community Helper Day. The annual event put community leaders in front of students with enriching presentations and activities. The guests included parents and

Students in Valerie Dillon’s class at Lee Road Elementary School threw a “Mad Science” Party to celebrate reading the most minutes in the PARP program. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools Students in Valerie Dillon’s fifth grade class at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District threw a “Mad Science” Party for reading the most minutes during their Pick a Reading Partner program. The students stepped into the role of detectives and discovered how forensic science is used to solve crimes. They analyzed fingerprints

and teeth impressions to use clues to help solve the crime at hand. They also discovered how written materials can be analyzed and what it takes to be a good witness. The students were engaged throughout the presentation and got to take home a personal “Mad Science Profiler Kit” to test their forensic science skills.

June meetings of the Bethpage School Board The Bethpage Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage High School auditorium for an agenda meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the Board will take place on Tuesday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage High School auditorium.

community volunteers who serve as fire department members, detectives, administrative leaders, nurses, technologists, train station managers and more. The event serves as an excellent opportunity for students to connect with the local community leaders and professionals.

Summer fun at the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club Tired of seeing only high priced summer programs? Are you searching for a fun and super affordable place the kids can enjoy the season? The Hicksville Boys and Girls Club is here! The club is open to all kids going into 6th grade through 12th grade. Every week is stuffed to the brim, jam packed with fun and adventurous activities for just fractions of what other programs typically charge. Whether going to Splish Splash to be let loose upon the park for all the heat-beating rides, or exploring the beautiful hidden nature Caumsett has waiting to be uncovered or maybe

just relaxing and playing some video games in the air conditioned lounge is more your speed, those are just a few things the Club has to offer this summer. It's only $50 per child for the whole summer! For families with two or more, it is only half for each additional child per household that becomes a member of the summer program. The summer program begins July 5 and will conclude August 31. The lounge is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and noon to 8 p.m. Fridays. Contact the club at 79 W. Old Country Road in Hicksville or call 516-822-KIDS.

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Monday, June 20

2:00 p.m.: Virtual - Land Art Projects in New York City with Sylvia Laudien-Meo - During the 1960s Land art or Earth art emerged as a new conceptual approach to art making, reconsidering the values of nature, time and space in an urban setting as well as the possibilities to create and display art outside of a museum setting. Many of these projects can be found throughout NYC. Some are permanently installed as Public Art or in galleries while others hold a distinctive spot in the city’s cultural history and memory. Some projects are outspokenly political, others exquisitely poetic. All are interesting! 4:00 p.m.: Virtual - Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta - Fee required when registering. This is a low impact strength training class. It utilizes weights, balls and bands. Exercises are performed in a safe and controlled manner (sitting and standing) to help increase bone mass, improve strength, promote proper alignment and enhance overall fitness.

7:00 p.m.: Virtual - Fit & Feeling Great with Linda Ray - Fee required when registering. Look and feel better than you have in years as fitness specialist Linda Ray guides you through her unique techniques. Stretch as you relax your neck, release shoulder and back tension, strengthen and create sleek muscles. Improve balance and firm up abdominal muscles without potential for injury.

Tuesday, June 21

11:00 a.m: Free Virtual Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for this weekly meditation to bring harmony and balance into your life. 2:00 p.m.: Hybrid - News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor for an opportunity to participate in an informal exchange about the topics of the day — the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.

7:00 p.m.: Hybrid - Talk About Books with Fran Cohen: “We are Not Like Them” by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza - This is an evocative story about a lifelong friendship between a White woman and a Black woman whose bond is tested by a tragic event. Told from alternating perspectives.

Wednesday, June 22

2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.: In-Person Movies: “Miss Juneteenth” - A former beauty queen and single mom prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the “Miss Juneteenth” pageant. Starring Nicole Beharie, Kendrick Sampson, Alexis Chikaez, Lori Hayes. Not rated, but notes strong language. 1 hour, 39 minutes. 6:30 p.m.: Virtual - Free Creative Writing Workshop with Sandy Kassimir - Do you like to write but don’t know where to begin? You can write on any topic and genre. It can be a short story, poetry, fairy tale, a reflective memoir, fiction or non-fiction, there are no limitations. Through both

writing and reading we hope you will be inspired!

Thursday, June 23

10:00 a.m.: Hybrid - Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - Fee required when registering. During this chair yoga class, you will move from head to toe, using the chair as a prop for support. This practice is for all levels... including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you! 5:30 p.m.: Virtual Yoga with Joe Fee required when registering. You will learn yoga poses that include standing, sitting, twists, chair poses, and breathing exercises. Mindfulness and living in the moment are woven into the practice. Have e a sticky mat, chair, yoga blanket, block and belt. Register for all virtual events at https://www.jericholibrary.org/ events/month Non-residents may register beginning 2 weeks before each program unless otherwise noted.

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Congratulations to the 2022 Class of Gold Award Girl Scouts Girl Scouts are making meaningful, sustainable changes in their communities and around the world through the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can earn. These 53 young women are courageous leaders and visionary changemakers. They are our future, and it looks bright! Baldwin Daniella McCoy Sterling Young-Wells Bay Kate Blundin Joan Olivero Bellmore Brigid Lamaze Morgan Schaefer Central Park Giuliana Feijoo

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Friday, June 17, 2022

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College Notes Jai Kaur of Levittown was among students inducted into New York Institute of Technology’s chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities. n

Kelli Heffer of Bethpage, is one of more than 700 Lebanon Valley College students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. Dean’s List students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.4 out of 4.0. Heffer is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science at The Valley and is a graduate of Plainedge High School. n

For the 2021–22 academic year, 74 students were inducted into New York Institute of Technology’s chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the nation’s oldest and largest honor society for first-year college and university students. Among the inductees were the following local students: Leslie Toledo of Levittown, majoring in life sciences Miriam Farah of Levittown, majoring in life sciences Kaitlyn Andor of Bethpage, majoring in computer science Mohammad Hassan of Bethpage, majoring in information technology n

James Fitzpatrick of Bethpage, majoring in digital film and television production, and Brett Ciranni of Levittown, majoring in digital art, were among New York Tech students who joined in the production of Teatro Grattacielo’s “Giulietta e Romeo” in Battery Park City’s Robert F. Wagner Park on June 4 and 5. The outdoor operatic performance, featured a 30-piece orchestra and a 30-member chorus, as well as multimedia imagery and animation backdrops created and rendered by students and faculty. Fitzpatrick served in the role of production assistant. Ciranni served in the role of 3-D animator. n

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania congratulates students who were named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. Abigail Kavanaugh from Levittown, a senior who is a psychology major, was one of those recognized. To qualify for Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (based on 4.0) during the semester. n

Seventy-two students completed

New York Institute of Technology’s rigorous Internship Certificate Program during the Spring 2022 semester, earning valuable hands-on experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments. Local students included: Daniella Nanous from Levittown, who interned at ScribeAmerica Fardeen Choudhury from Hicksville, who interned at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy Nabiya Qureshi from Hicksville, who interned at MOMS OB/GYN Pooja Desai from Hicksville, who interned at Northeast Primary Care Rijjah Humayun from Hicksville, who interned at Home Physical Therapy Solutions Zarmina Khan from Hicksville, who interned at City of Glen Cove Emergency Medical Services Mehrose Rashid from Woodbury, who interned at Dental World. Aryan Rai from Bethpage who interned at Gong Cha Tea LLC. n

Class of 2022 Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) students, including James Goldrick from Syosset, received their doctoral hoods at New York Institute of Technology’s commencement ceremony on May 22. Receiving the doctoral hood is a rite of passage celebrating the completion of training as D.P.T. students graduate and pursue careers as physical therapists. n

Marisa Rothenberger of Plainview graduated with a bachelor’s degree in justice studies from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2022. n

Bucknell University has released the Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2021–22 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. The following local students were so honored: Old Bethpage: Jordana Groveman, 2024, Animal Behavior Syosset: Matt Farrell, 2022, Biomedical Engineering; Lauren Fierro, 2022, psychology n

Bucknell University celebrated nearly 900 graduates from the Class of 2022, whose degrees will be conferred in June, on Sunday, May 22. The following students received degrees: Syosset: Matt Farrell and Lauren Fierro n

Melinda Piatek of Levittown earned a Master of Business Administration, business administration (Masters), summa cum laude,

from the University of St. Mary during commencement ceremonies in May. n

Congratulations to Julia Fikar of Bethpage for earning a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. Fikar is majoring in crim justice behavior & law at Saint Rose. n

Congratulations to Hessem Loayza-Ladcani of Levittown for earning a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York. Loayza-Ladcani is majoring in English at Saint Rose. n

Delaney Haley of Levittown, competed on the 2022 SUNY Oneonta softball team during the recently completed spring season. The team finished with an overall record of 22-13 and 13-5 in the SUNYAC. Delaney started 26 games for the Red Dragons this spring. She hit .286, recorded a .385 on-base percentage, scored 17 times and drove in one run. n

Jordan Berson of Old Bethpage competed on the 2022 SUNY Oneonta men’s lacrosse team during the recently completed spring season. Oneonta finished the season with an overall record of 4-11 and 3-4 in the SUNYAC. Jordan appeared in six games starting two this season and finished with a 0-2 record. In 135 minutes of action in goal he allowed 30 goals, made 15 saves, and collected five ground balls. n

More than 1,850 students have been named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at Kutztown University, including Danielle N Melman of Bethpage. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

health sciences, B.S. program. Nabiya Qureshi, who studied in the health sciences, B.S. program. Levittown Juliette Strahan, who studied in the nursing, B.S. program. Stephanie Martello, who studied in the physician assistant studies, M.S. program. Plainview Morgan Sher, who studied in the physician assistant studies, M.S. program. n

Curry College congratulates Danielle Stein of Plainview, who was named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. n

The University of WisconsinMadison has recognized the following students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2021–2022 academic year: Jericho Olivia Hally, School of Nursing, Dean’s Honor List Deanna Klappert, School of Education, Dean’s List Griffin Worst, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Plainview Cara Gordon, School of Business, Dean’s List Bailey Vader, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Jesse Weber, School of Business, Dean’s List Syosset Madeline Cover, College of Engineering, Dean’s Honor List Delli Mizrahi, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List Juliet Quaglia, School of Education, Dean’s List Sophie Weissman, School of Education, Dean’s List n

Alex Fiona Seeley of Hicksville received a degree from Clark University during the University’s 118th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 22. Seeley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in interactive media.

Each spring, New York Institute of Technology’s School of Health Professions inducts senior students from all health disciplines into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. This year, nearly 100 School of Health Professions students from New York Tech’s Class of 2022 were inducted, including: Hicksville Eleni Giannopoulos, who studied in the occupational therapy, M.S. program. Cristina Romanelli, who studied in the nursing, B.S. program. Pooja Desai who studied in the health sciences, B.S. program. Zarmina Khan, who studied in the

On Saturday, May 21, Plainview resident Kristen M. Suran graduated cum laude from DeSales University with a bachelor of arts in early childhood education during the university’s 53rd Commencement ceremony at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pa. n

Buffalo State College is pleased to recognize the following students who have been named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State Dean’s List. Sharon Chee of Hicksville Hailey Clark of Levittown

Syosset girls won the 135 softball league 8-6 on June 13 at Syosset-Woodbury Park. The 6th and 7th grade girls are sponsored by Coach Michael Rogers, who coaches along with with Coach Joel Liss, Coach Jim Siridis and Coach Marissa Artz. The girls played an unbelievable game against the Bethpage team.

The Syosset Girls Softball Team.

Syosset girls are conference champions

Syosset girls win the Super Bowl in the IFFL/NFL Flag Spring 2022 12U Girls “A” Conference Champions. They were the first ever 10-win girls team in league history with a 10-0 record. The Syosset team was led by Coach Jimmy James and Coach Dan Oliver.The Long Island Flag Football League (LIFFL) is the largest girls flag football league in the US.

Coach Michael Rogers and his daughter, Reese Rogers.

Resident honored at PAL fundraiser

Hempstead Town Councilman Chris Carini presented Certificates of Recognition to Mike Nelson of Levittown, James Galasso of Oyster Bay, Everett Marcus of Baldwin and George Haile of Merrick during the PAL Fundraiser on May 5 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Councilman Carini, a former NYPD officer, was also joined by Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads.

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Syosset girls win the 135 Championship Game

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