Bethpage Newsgram (9/22/23)

SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW

NATL. MERIT SEMIFINALISTS

Bethpage Water District event celebrates 100 years

To commemorate its 100-year anniversary, the Bethpage Water District (BWD) will be hosting a special community celebration on Saturday, September 30, in the heart of Bethpage. The historic event will take place at the Bethpage Train Station on Stewart Avenue from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 10:00 p.m.

The “Birthday Bash” milestone event will include a special ceremony at 8:00 p.m. with a brief walk down memory lane of the storied past of the District, to the present day featuring a visual presentation of the District’s groundbreaking water treatment technology. Water conservation posters designed and created by local Bethpage students will also be displayed. An awards program will then

ensue, and the celebration will conclude with one of Long Island’s first and largest live drone shows beginning at 9 p.m.

“For a century, the Bethpage Water District has consistently provided high-quality drinking water to our customers. As one of the most technologically advanced water service providers in the nation, we are on the leading edge of treatment and delivery,” stated Michael J. Boufis, superintendent of the Bethpage Water District. “This celebration is a time to reflect upon our history and give back to our community with fun family activities, live music and informational programs. Thanks to our sponsors, H2M Architects +

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Bethpage High School

seniors Ankur Raghavan and Arsh Singh were recently recognized as semi-

finalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among more than 16,000 semifinal-

ists out of 1.3 million high schoolers to earn the title due to their excellent 2022

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NCPD: Illegal sales to minors

Nassau County Police charged several local businesses on Wednesday, September 13, in a sting operation targeting businesses who allegedly sold nicotine and alcohol products to minors.

According to the police, underage agents entered the

following establishments where the store employees did not ask for the proper identification and sold nicotine/alcohol products to the agents.

• BP Gas Station located at 300 N. Broadway, Hicksville –A 65-year-old employee

Levittown librarian receives BOCES award

BY GARY SIMEONE

allegedly sold an alcohol product.

• Express Mini Mart located at 5 Bethpage Road, Hicksville –A 53-year-old employee allegedly sold an alcohol product.

• Mobil Gas Station

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Kirsten Anderson, a longtime employee and librarian in the Levittown School District, was the recipient of a prestigious award, from Nassau BOCES. The fifty-two year old Anderson , who is a Library Media Specialist at Salk Middle School, was recognized for her achievement at the September 13th school-board meeting.

Anderson received the Nassau BOCES School Librarian of the Year Award in May, after being nominated by several of her colleagues.

“My colleagues, including several of the district’s librarians, submitted a letter to BOCES, earlier this year, describing my qualities and why I should be nominated for the award,” said Anderson. “I was surprised that I was chosen because there are so many qualified school librarians in the elementary, middle and high school levels throughout Nassau County.”

Anderson was nominated by two of the high schools librarians, Tom D’Ambrosio and Veronica McCarthy and Caitlin Stabile, school librarian

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Bethpage High School seniors Ankur Raghavan (middle) and Arsh Singh (right), with Principal Nicholas Jantz (left), were named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Bethpage musicians earn NYSSMA All-State honors

“Shed the Meds”

Drug Takeback Day

The Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with Drug Free Long Island and the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) will host a “Shed the Meds” Drug Take Back Day at Massapequa Park Village Hall on Saturday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

“This Drug Take Back Day is a great opportunity to rid your medicine cabinet of old and unwanted prescription drugs,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Through proper disposal of old medications, we can prevent them from contaminating the environment through improper disposal and also keep them out of the wrong hands and away from young people.”

Bethpage High School seniors Matthew Schneider (middle right) and Ryan O’Connell (middle left) were recognized by the New York State School Music Association as an All-State participant and alternate, respectively. Pictured with Bethpage High School Principal Nicholas Jantz (left), music teacher Kristen Warnokowski (second left) and Director of Fine and Performing Arts Alyssa White (right).

Two student-musicians from Bethpage High School were recently selected as either a participant and an alternate in the New York State School Music Association’s 2023 All-State Conference. Senior Matthew Schneider will play guitar in the All-State Jazz Ensemble and senior Ryan O’Connell was chosen as an alternate on bass clarinet. The festival will be held at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester from

Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Nov. 30-Dec. 3.

To be selected for the annual conference, a student must be recommended by their music teacher. In addition, they had to prepare a NYSSMA level VI All-State solo last spring which was evaluated by a NYSSMA Certified AllState adjudicator. To be an All-State participant or alternate is an honor as only the top student-musicians from across the state are selected.

In cooperation with Drug Free Long Island and the Nassau County Police Department, the Town and Village will host this event at Massapequa Park Village Hall, in the back parking lot.

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This program is anonymous. For those who cannot attend this Drug Take Back Day, disposal containers are located at all Police Precincts throughout the county for safe deposit.

For those looking to turn in unused or expired medication, be sure to make sure of the following:

• If left in original container, please remove all personal information from label.

• Liquid medication will not be accepted

• Illicit substances are also not part of this initiative.

• Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes will be accepted.

For more information about the ‘Shed the Meds’ Drug Take Back Day, please call Drug Free Long Island at (516) 639-2386 or email info@drugfreeli. org

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DogFest LI to benefit Canine Companions

The Town of Oyster Cay will host DogFest Long Island on Saturday, September 23, benefit Canine Companions. The event, being held at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“September is National Service Dog Month, and what better way to celebrate than to bring your canine friends to a fun event for a great cause,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We are pleased to once again join with Canine Companions to offer DogFest visitors a fun day of games, inspiring speakers, activities for kids, service dog demonstrations and more.”

There is no fee to participate, however residents are invited to fundraise and help spread the word about the event by visiting www.canine.org/dogfestlongisland. All monies raised benefit Canine Companions, a nonprofit who works to place expertly-trained service dogs

Town blood drive planned for Sept. 26

to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, free of charge. Their mission is to help clients and their service dogs live with greater independence, and more than 400 people are currently waiting for their new canine partners.

“We invite all residents to participate in this fun event while making a positive difference in the lives of others,” said Councilman Hand. “Thanks to events like DogFest, Canine Companions is able to continue the great work they do to assist the disabled community people with disabilities”

Residents are invited to bring well-socialized dogs, provided they are friendly with other dogs and people, comfortable in crowds and fully vaccinated. All dogs must be kept on leash at all times (no longer than six feet). For more information, please visit www. canine.org.

With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, the Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to attend a Blood Collection Drive on Tuesday, September 26, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.

Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh stated, “Blood supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation.”

Appointments are preferred for the Town’s blood drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least

110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the blood drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Donating blood at the Hicksville Athletic Center, is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back, to help ease the burden of our Healthcare Heroes as they continue to provide lifesaving efforts.”

For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://bit.ly/43OzKwq

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Members of the Jewish Community Relations Council and the Mid Island Y JCC with Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview, fifth from right).

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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) commemorated the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington presented by Jewish Community Relations Council — Long Island (JCRC-LI) and the Mid Island Y JCC on Monday, Aug. 28.

During the presentation, faith leaders, elected officials, and residents reflected and paid tribute to Civil Rights leaders and their accomplishments during the Civil Rights Movement. On August 28, 1963, thousands of Americans gathered at the National Mall in Washington to fight for social and economic justice for all as a unified voice. It was there the

demonstrators first heard the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s most iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. The March helped secure federal civil rights legislation known as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

“Although we have made progress over the last 60 years, we must continue to build upon the foundation the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement started until we see systematic change for all,” Legislator Drucker said. “I thank the JCRC-LI and the Mid Island Y JCC for hosting such a remarkable and informative event.”

Renew wedding vows at special town ceremony

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to renew their wedding vows at a group ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 22, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. The special ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and will take place along the beach, with beautiful views of Oyster Bay Harbor. Light refreshments will be served to guests.

“Our beautiful beach and picturesque harbor provide the perfect backdrop for couples who are looking to celebrate their love, and what better day to ‘fall’ in love all over again than in recognition of the first day of fall,” said Town Supervisor Joseph

Saladino. “We look forward to sharing this wonderful day with happy couples who want to declare their endless love for one another.”

The ceremony will take place by the gazebo at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, located off Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay hamlet. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved to Oyster Bay Town Hall. This event is offered free of charge to Town residents but reservations are required. Residents interested in renewing their wedding vows should RSVP by Friday, September 15, by contacting (516) 624-6380.

Presentation commemorates March on Washington

Town off icials celebrate longstanding Levittown barbershop

BY GARY SIMEONE

It was quite a celebration at an iconic barbershop in Levittown this past Sunday. Town of Oyster Bay officials as well as members of the community gathered to celebrate sixty-five years of Pat’s Barbershop being in business. It was also the longtime owner Pasquale “Pat” Palumbo’s ninety-fifth birthday celebration as well.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino, who was part of the celebration, said that Pat’s Barbershop is a great example of a local business thriving in a time when many small businesses are struggling to survive.

“America’s economy has always been driven by small business, which has represented opportunity, independence and the fulfillment of dreams for generations of Americans,” said Saladino. “Pat’s Barber Shop has been a fine example of that entrepreneurial spirit. We wish the dedicated ownership management and staff continued success happiness good health and all of God’s blessings in the future.”

Pat’s daughter, Rose Drummond who has worked at the shop for decades under her father’s tutelage, said her dad is very well known throughout the community.

“My father started in the haircutting business when he came to this country from Sicily in 1958,” said Drummond. “He started by giving haircuts to members of the military at Mitchel Field and worked his way to owning his own shop and establishing himself in the community.”

Drummond said she handles the dayto-day operations of the barbershop with her brother Charles and that her dad stops by on occasion to supervise.

“Up until the pandemic he was cutting hair, but at ninety-five I think he’s officially retired from that now. He no longer drives so we have to drive him to the shop. When he’s here he’s very sociable with everyone and everybody knows his reputation in the community.”

Town Councilman Thomas Hand, who attended the event on Sunday, said that the barbershop has always been a staple in Levittown and Town of Oyster Bay as a whole.

“The legacy of Pat’s Barber Shop will endure long after today, having not only played an important role in the community by providing a valuable service, but also in the advancement of the general welfare by supporting many community organizations and local endeavors,” said Hand.

Pat’s Barbershop owner Pasquale “Pat” Palumbo (second from left) celebrates his business’ 65th year of operation with friends and family.

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Hicksville students ready for the new school year

Hicksville School District welcomed back students for the 2023–2024 school year on Sept. 5. Students arrived at their schools, eager to meet their new

Bethpage School Board to meet

The Bethpage Board of Education will hold the following meetings during September:

• Agenda Meeting -

Tuesday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m., Administration Building District

Conference Room

• Regular Meeting -

Tuesday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m., Administration Building District Conference Room

teachers and classmates. The energy and excitement of the new school year was felt throughout the day.

courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Casino bus trip

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be holding a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA, on Tuesday, September 26.

Cost is $52 per person, which includes the driver's tip. Give back is $35 slots play.

Please arrive before 8:30 a.m. Return is approximately 8:30 p.m. Parking is at 999 South Oyster Bay Road (dead end).

For reservations please call Barbara at 516-935-5576.

Please make checks payable to “CDA.”

Hicksville Middle School Principal Ben Tangney greets students in between classes.

Hicksville students are back to school.

A Lee Avenue kindergartener is happy for the new school year!

East Street students are eager to start the new school year and get right to work.

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Wisdom Lane eighth graders review safety tips

Water district opens new treatment facility

Wisdom Lane Middle School Assistant Principal Craig Arvelo-Shaw shared important tips with eighth graders on Sept. 12.

Wisdom Lane Middle School eighth graders are ready to be the student leaders of their building after reviewing important safety tips with teachers and staff on Sept. 12.

The eighth grade class, who will be moving on to high school once they finish the year, gathered in the auditorium. They heard from Wisdom Lane

Principal Mr. Avena and Assistant

Principal Mr. Arvelo-Shaw, teacher and dean Mr. Pace, teachers Ms. Schmidt

and Mr. Leahy, and social worker Ms. Medina, who discussed best practices to achieve success. Important topics included social media safety and proper cellphone usage, as well as the reminder that staff members are always available to talk about issues. The assembly left eighth graders with confidence to tackle their final year as middle schoolers.

“If you have something to talk about, we’re there,” Mr. Pace told students.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Hicksville Water District Chairman William Schuckmann (center); Commissioner Karl Schweitzer (left of center); Commissioner Nicholas Brigandi (right of center); Superintendent Paul Granger (top right); Treasurer Vincent Abbatiello (far right); and District Clerk Jennifer Sbrocco (top left) were joined by Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker (front left), Chief of Staff for New York State Senator Jack Martins Paul Ehrlich, Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Steve Labriola, Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips, State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, State Senator Steven Rhoads and Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh in celebrating the opening of the District’s Plant 9 treatment facility.

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) opened its Plant 9 Treatment Facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 9. Many of the area’s elected officials and members of local civic associations were on hand to join in the festivities, which signified the implementation of yet another tool for the District to use in removing emerging contaminants from the community’s water.

“We are tremendously proud to announce the opening of Plant 9, which will prove to be a crucial piece of our infrastructure as we remove emerging contaminants from our drinking water,” said HWD Chairman William Schuckmann.

Eighth graders, who will move up to high school after this year, listened attentively.

“It is one of the biggest treatment facilities in our District, making this project one of the most important we have undergone in the last several years. It was a pleasure to celebrate the opening of such a significant achievement, which was made all the better by the fact that we were joined by so many of our elected officials whose advocacy helped make this a reality. We thank them for being there with us and for their service to our community.”

Joining HWD officials at the ribbon cutting were New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz; State Senator Steven Rhoads; Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips; Town of Oyster Bay Councilmembers Vicki Walsh and Steve

Labriola; Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker; and Paul Ehrlich, Chief of Staff for State Senator Jack Martins.

With Plant 9 operational, the HWD now has nine different wells online. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with three Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems and six Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters, all of which represent the most advanced and effective water treatment technology available.

Ever since New York State started regulating emerging contaminants in our water, the HWD has been proactive in installing treatment systems that ensure that residents’ drinking water remains as safe and high-quality as any water on Long Island. The since these efforts, the community’s drinking water has never exceeded the state’s strict standards.

The HWD also recently hosted a community meeting to educate residents on upcoming construction at the District’s Plant 6 treatment facility. The District sent out invitations to all residents who live within several blocks of the project site, as they are the ones most likely to be affected by the construction. A presentation was created to detail every aspect of the project to inform the community about the specifics of the work being done.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Formation of 113 LIBERTY LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/18/2023. Office loc.: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Karun Bhardwaj, 70 Somerset Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801.

Purpose: Any lawful activity.

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

QUICKEN LOANS INC.,                   Plaintiff, Against

LAWRENCE COSTA, STEPHANIE COSTA, ANDREW COSTA, JARED COSTA, LOREN COSTA, BRENDA COSTA, ET AL.,

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/18/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction,

The North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.  This Auction will be held rain or shine on 10/3/2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 5 Washington Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Section 12 Block 321 Lot 6

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $348,971.62 plus interest and costs.  The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 15-004170

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 7/13/2023      File Number: 15-312598      RS

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Fall Toddler Arts and Crafts program

The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering the popular Toddler Arts & Crafts Program again this fall, beginning on October 10.This 6-week program offers classes at the Town’s Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage and at the Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” said Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “Classes will certainly fill up quickly as this program offers children an opportunity to meet others their age and explore their creativity. Highlights of the program include holiday crafts and ceramics.”

The Toddler Arts & Crafts

Program begins October 10 and is 6 weeks in duration.

Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on:

• Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for two-year-olds, and 11:00 a.m. for three-and-four-yearolds at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville;

• Wednesdays at 10:00

a.m. for two-year-olds, and 11:00 a.m. for three-and-fouryear-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage;

• Thursdays at 10:00

a.m. for two-year-olds, and 11:00 a.m. for three-and-fouryear-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage.

Registration will take place ONLINE through the Parks

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Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/portal beginning on September 6 at 9:00 a.m.. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity.

Each class is approximately 45 minutes. The cost of the program is $35 per child who is a Town resident, and $45 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided with enrollment.

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.

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Levittown librarian receives prestigious BOCES award

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At Wisdom Lane Middle School. She also received a letter in her favor from Kerin Slattery, Levittown Director of ELA.

“ Kirsten thinks outside the box and brings books alive for our middle school students,” said Slattery. “She is an enthusiastic contributor at the building as well as district level. She is a team player always willing to go the extra mile to make every student feel special and accepted in her library space.”

Anderson who has spent twenty-nine years in the district, after originally working at Gardiner’s Avenue, said she enjoys working at the Middle School level.

“The students are a little more self-

2 BHS seniors named Natl. Merit Semifinalists

aware in middle school. I’m able to do additional activities with them like makerspace and making reading more rewarding for students who normally don’t like to read. The students are definitely more openminded and willing to try new things.”

She said that collaborating with teachers is also an easier process.

“We collaborate on research based lessons on things like plagiarism, citing sources for materials and evaluating online websites,” said Anderson.

Anderson has an undergraduate and graduate degree in Library science from Hofstra University and Southern Connecticut State University.

She began her career at Gardiners Avenue in 1994 and transferred to Salk Middle School in 2010.

Illegal sales to minors

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located at 325 S. Oyster Bay Road, Plainview – A 35-year-old employee allegedly sold an alcohol product.

Each defendant is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree and Prohibited Sale of an Alco-

holic Beverage.

Police also said that at a Smoke Shop located at 316 N. Broadway, Jericho, a 62-year-old employee sold a tobacco product. He is charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child and selling Age Restricted Products.

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Preliminary SAT/National Scholarship Qualifying Test scores.

As a semifinalist, both Raghavan and Singh represent less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors. They are now in the running to compete in the

program for about 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered in the spring of 2024. About 95% of semifinalists are expected to advance to the finalist round, with approximately half of the finalists winning a National Merit Scholarship.

Bethpage Water District event celebrates 100 years

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Engineers and Philip Ross Industries, thousands of people will experience an incredible live drone show which will certainly light up the night.”

The all day and evening event on Saturday September 30, is open to the public. Attendees can enjoy rides, games, food and shop with street vendors. Performances include live music

by the band Endless Summer.

The fun continues on Sunday, October 1, with the Bethpage Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis annual “Street Fair” from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. which will include hundreds of vendors through its partnership with Nassau County Art Craft Gift & Street Fairs. Plenty of family fun with rides, food and a live performance by 106 North along with DJ Wired Up.

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NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES I, INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S7, Plaintiff, AGAINST NAZANINA FARHADI, KHAN FARHADI A/K/A KHAN M. FARHADI, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 8, 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 October 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM premises known as 187 North Herman Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.

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 at Central Park (Bethpage) not an Incorporated Village, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 49, Block 117 and Lot 445, 447, 449.

Approximate amount of judgment $1,089,185.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #002530/2016.

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AQ2, Plaintiff AGAINST ROXANA VILLANUEVA, ET AL., Defendant(s)   Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 2, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on October 25, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 7 MORRIS ROAD, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Plainedge, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 49, Block 244, Lot 19. Approximate amount of judgment $530,334.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #001466/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. 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. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine". Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16003434 77693

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION

Notice of Formation of Finest Ventures LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-08-24. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Vincent Gannon: 3597 Courtney Lane Bethpage NY 11714. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE3 Plaintiff, Against

MARY MURRAY A/K/A MARY C. MURRAY     Defendant(s)

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

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 entered June 18, 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 October 16, 2023 at 2:00PM, 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 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) 4304792 Dated: September 6, 2023

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/16/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Front Steps of the Nassau County Courthouse, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. This Auction will be held rain or shine on 10/10/2023 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 273 North 4th Street, Bethpage, New York 11714, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $424,971.27 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 3901/2015

If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction.

Harold F. Damm, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 7/25/2023 File Number: 17-301460 RS

Children’s Snapper Derby coming to Oyster Bay

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to attend the Town’s first Snapper Derby to be featured at the famed Bluefish Tournament on Sunday, October 1, at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay.

“This fun family event is open to youngsters ages 14 and under with fun prizes and awards for winners, as well as giveaways for all participants,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “This fun event provides a great opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful recreational sport of fishing.”

The Snapper Derby takes place during between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., during the Town’s Bluefish Tournament, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park by the fishing pier. There is a $10 registration entry for residents and $15 for non-residents. Participants are invited to bring their

own equipment, including poles and bait, as supplies are limited. Children will be placed into two age groups, ages 7 and under and 8–14. Winners will be based on number of snappers caught — catch and release only — with awards and prizes being given out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each age group.

“We are thrilled to bring this fun event to Theodore Roosevelt Park and invite all youngsters to sign up to participate,” said Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. “There will be free refreshments, shirts and raffles for all participants, as well as awards and prizes for top winners.”

For more information on registration, residents can contact the Town’s Recreation Office at (516) 797-7945. Registration is now open on the Town’s website, at www.oysterbaytown.com/ portal.

“Put Bullying on Ice” at Town Skating Center

In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, the Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a “Put Bullying on Ice” Awareness Day. The event will take place at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage on Saturday, October 7, from 2:45 p.m. — 5:45 p.m.p during the public skate session. Free admission and skate rentals are offered for all students and families who reside in the Town of Oyster Bay. The concessionaire at the Ice Skating Center will offer a 25% discount for all purchases.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to raise awareness and enhance dialogue among children about the dangers associated with bullying while recognizing the need for educa-

tion and commitment to prevent this type of behavior. Together, we will Put Bullying on Ice and strengthen the bonds of our community.”

“Together as a community, we will unite for acceptance while pledging to create a kinder world without bullying,” added Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “When we stand together, no one stands alone. That’s why the Town of Oyster Bay, Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, Long Island Crisis Center, New York Islanders and the Take Me Out to the Ballgame Foundation are partnering to put bullying on ice.”

For more information about this “Put Bullying on Ice” Awareness Day, please contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department at (516) 797-4121.

September 22, 2023

New Brunswick Roadtrip: Fundy Trail Parkway, Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage

BY KAREN RUBIN WITH DAVE E. LEIBERMAN, LAINI MIRANDA & ERIC LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE WWW.GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

We set out from Saint John for the 45-minute drive from Saint John to St. Martins. St. Martins, a quaint and charming little village on the Bay of Fundy, is a slowpaced and picturesque community known for sea cliffs, sea caves, two covered bridges and rugged natural beauty. The coastline that starts in St. Martins is one of the last areas of pure coastal wilderness on the eastern seaboard of North America.

We are scheduled for a 2 ½ hour sea kayaking tour with Bay of Fundy Adventures (415 Main Street in St. Martins, 506-833-2231, bayoffundyadventures.com) and excited to paddle out of this quaint fishing harbor down the rugged coastline next to sea cliffs and sea caves through two UNESCO World Heritage Sites– the Fundy Biosphere Reserve and the Stonehammer UNESCO Global Geopark. Alas, the company has to cancel because of wind and waves are too great (but we have another sea kayaking experience scheduled, at Hopewell Rocks). We hang out awhile in a small coffee place where some of the “People of the Tides” have also gathered for their morning coffee.

We walk the beach, already seeing how the tide flows in so swiftly – not tsunami-like as you might expect before actually seeing it – but pretty much swamping the trail before you realize it.

We set out on the Fundy Trail

Parkway, a slow cliffside drive, from gate to gate, that offers numerous beautiful views of the Bay of Fundy and its long, rocky coastline (great for biking). All along this magnificent route there are delightful pull-ins, lookouts, picnic areas, rest areas, hiking trails. We pack a picnic lunch with us (no restaurants on the Fundy Trail Parkway),

The Fundy Trail Parkway, 19-miles long from gate to gate, is a coastal, multi-use park with has five beaches, four waterfalls, 22 miles of hiking trails, 21 scenic lookouts and 16 observation decks.

Traveling from west to east: we stop often to take in the views (there is so much to see and do, thankfully, Neil Hodges at New

Brunswick Tourism has given us a list of recommendations): Fox Rock Lookout and Melvin Beach Lookout. We stop to really enjoy Fuller Falls (not to be missed) - this is a gorgeous waterfall that you reach by walking down a cable ladder to a lower deck for the best eye-level view, where David, Laini and Eric are inspired to do yoga.

We continue on to Pangburn Beach Lookout, Black Point Lookout, and drive in to see The Cookhouse (a lumberjack camp 100 years ago, the workers needed to eat 8,000 calories per day to do the job), but has not yet open for the season. There is also the Big Salmon River Interpretive Centre, where you learn about the logging and shipbuilding history of this once thriving community in the

1840s-early 1900s. (Also not yet open for the season when we visit).

From here, we go to Parking Lot 8 (P8) and take the five-minute walk along the river to the 84m Suspension Footbridge. It’s a great view there as you explore the banks of Big Salmon River (once a popular salmon fishing site, the salmon are now protected). From here, we can visit the lookouts at Long Beach and Tufts Plateau, and then continue on to Martin Head Lookout and Seeley Beach Lookout, stopping for our picnic lunch with a stunning view.

We take an easy 1.5-mile hike from the parking lot through the woods to a viewing platform to see Walton Glen Gorge, known as the Grand Canyon of New Brunswick, and the star attraction of the Fundy Trail Parkway. The Gorge is 1,000 feet across, 525 feet deep and 550 million years old, carved during the most recent Ice Age – you can see the path the glacier took to the sea as it melted, and see waterfalls coming down the rock face on the other side of the gorge.

It is astonishing to learn that The Fundy Trail Parkway actually was only completed in 2020, during the pandemic, after taking 25 years and $100 million to build. It is operated by a non-profit, The Fundy Trail Development Authority Inc., (admission is $11.50/A, $10/S, $6.50/518, $36/family, $40/up to 7 people. Open mid-May to mid-October).

Fundy Trail Parkway, 1-506833-2019 1-866-386-3987, info@ fundytrailparkway.com www. fundytrailparkway.com

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New Brunswick Roadtrip: Fundy Trail Parkway, Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage

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Leaving the parking lot at Walton Glen Gorge, we follow the sign that says Sussex and five minutes later exit the Fundy Trail Parkway. A little further ahead, we turn right at the sign to Alma and then follow this road which takes us on a scenic 45-minute drive through Fundy National Park to Alma, where we will have two-nights stay at the Parkland Village Inn in Alma (8601 Main Street, 506-887-2313).

We immediately get to taste Alma – lobster rolls and the best, freshest mussels ever at the Alma Lobster Shop (36 Shore Lane); a delightful dinner at Tipsy Tales Restaurant (8607 Main Street), and the hip ambiance of Holy Whale Brewery/ Buddha Bear Coffee Roasters, housed in a former church.

Cape Enrage

We set out in the morning to drive 20 minutes along a lovely coastal country road to Cape Enrage, an iconic destination with a historic lighthouse on the Bay of Fundy where you can best appreciate the coastline. Wherever we go along the Bay of Fundy, we have to be mindful of the time, because the tides determine what we can see and do.

We arrive at Cape Enrage, at 9:30 am. This place is famous for its historic lighthouse, which was supposed to be knocked down and replaced by a metal pole. Dennis Tate, a local high school physics teacher (the son of a lighthouse keeper who used to visit by boat as a boy), was so upset, he raised funds to take over the lighthouse, restore it, and turn Cape Enrage into an “interpretive center.”  I would call it an adventure center, because it offers truly special

experiences: taking a fossil tour on its rocky beach, ziplining, and rappelling down its 140-foot high cliffs back down to the beach.

We start our visit on the rocky beach with two geology students who are interning here, who show us a literal field of fossils – plant, insect, tree fossils 320 million years old.

It is astonishing how plentiful the fossils are, just about everywhere we walk we spot one. It’s why Cape Enrage is one of the sites within the UNESCOdesignated Fundy Biosphere Reserve (www.fundy-biosphere.ca). We find fossils of vascular plants that pre-dated trees even before dinosaurs. “There wasn’t grass when dinosaurs lived, grass is relatively recent, our guide, Evelyn, a second-year geology student, tells us. “The rocks on cliffs erode and fall away, like a turning page in book, exposing fossils,” she tells us.  (This beach fossil tour is included in the admission price, but a more in-depth, two-hour fossil tour on a nearby beach is also available).

The activities depend on tide and weather – we have to wait for a lightning storm to pass before Eric and David get to do ziplining. Then we have to wait for the tide to pull back from the 140-ft. high cliffs before we can rappel.

It is stunning to walk back toward the beach we had just been walking on, to see it submerged.

We wait out the weather enjoying a delightful early lunch in the Cape House Restaurant that overlooks the Bay.

Next up: rappelling off 140-foot high cliffs back down to the beach. Our experience starts with training in how to rappel. We are in the hands of gentle, masterful guides, and I am really surprised at how calm I am about the whole thing.

This whole activity center was started in order to save the Cape Enrage Lighthouse. First built in 1838, replaced in 1870 and then again in 1902, when the wooden lighthouse was to be demolished, Dennis Tate and his wife, both school teachers, made a deal to take over the lighthouse.

The province owns the park, but Cape Enrage is operated by a nonprofit, Cape Enrage Interpretive Center Inc., and employs 12 paid student interns and volunteers. Jim Campbell (who retired from managing a trucking company), became general manager in 2020.

Admission to Cape Enrage is $7.50A, $25/family which includes the guided fossil tour on the beach. You can buy separate tickets for one hour of ziplining (3 runs per person, $53.90, single run, $26.95), and two hours of rappelling (which can be three or four times plus the training, $99.95), or combination tickets that bundle zipline and rappel ($139.95). In addition, there is a separate two-hour fossil tour, Logjam, along a different beach ($19.50) (Prices in Canadian dollars).

Cape Enrage, 888-423-5454, www. capeenrange.ca

Fundy National Park

Back in Alma, we go to explore Fundy National Park. This beautiful area has 25 waterfalls, 25 hiking trails, the world’s oldest red spruce tree (400 years old), campgrounds, rivers, lakes. The park, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is part of the Fundy Biosphere Reserve -- an area of 1,062,553 acres that is protected by UNESCO. (https://parks.canada.ca/ pn-np/nb/fundy).)

Fundy National Park is huge and it would take a few days to really see it. We get a small taste of it this afternoon:

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

My Favorite Kitchen Money Savers

BY MARY HUNT

I’m crazy about gadgets, everything from quirky can openers to smartphones. Hand me a Swiss Army knife and I’m in heaven -- the more blades and utensils the better.

Today I want to tell you about four gadgets for the kitchen that I consider wise investments -- money savers!

All are inexpensive enough to pay for themselves in a short period of time -- and then to continue paying off in food savings, which is saying a lot, as food costs continue to soar.

Vacuum Sealer

I’ve depended on a vacuum sealer in my kitchen for so many years that I cannot imagine getting along without it. Now and then I get lazy, and then I get an immediate jolt that reminds me why I do this.

Take strawberries. Placed in the refrigerator in their original container, strawberries often start to show mold in just a couple of days. If I put them into a container and vacuum out all of the air, they will last for at least two weeks in the refrigerator, remaining as fresh as the day I bought them.

My FoodsSaver gets a workout every

Driving along Point Wolfe Road bring us to the picturesque Point Wolfe Covered Bridge. “There are 141 covered bridges in Canada and 58 of them are in New Brunswick. Covered bridges are part of our historical and cultural identity. We refer to them as Kissing Bridges because back in the days of horse and wagon young couples would stop in the middle of the bridge to kiss in privacy,” Neil Hodges of New Brunswick Tourism said.

Just a five minute drive back toward Alma from the bridge we pull into a parking area for one of the true mustsee, must-do highlights: Dickson Falls, the most photographed waterfalls in Fundy National Park. It’s an onehour enchanting walk on an easy trail through the lush forest, then on across a wooden boardwalk and bridges along a gurgling brook.

For our second night in Alma, we thoroughly enjoy The Alma Boathouse (8588 Main Street), which stays open for us.

Fundy National Park, the Fundy Parkway Trail, Cape Enrage and Hopewell Rocks are all located within the UNESCO-designated Fundy Biosphere Reserve (www.fundy-biosphere.ca).

Travel planning assistance from Tourism New Brunswick, 800-561-0123, www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca.

Next: New Brunswick Roadtrip: Hopewell Rocks

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day. Depending on the type of food, I use FoodSaver containers and canisters, plastic bags and canning jars to seal food items (this requires the jar sealer accessory).

I vacuum seal raw rice, sugar, spices, meat, baked goods (I freeze them first so the vacuum doesn’t crush them), fresh fruits and vegetables.

I even vacuum seal silver flatware to keep it from tarnishing. I vacuum sealed my birth certificate and my Social Security card.

A vacuum sealer, when used diligently, will extend the shelf life of every type of

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Oh, the wonders of large families

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

I’ve spent many hours over the years debating the benefits of being from a big family or being an only child. This subject came up because one of my cousins, Elaina, is an only child. She said she was always jealous because I have five brothers and sisters to talk to and watch movies with as well as my mother and father. Elaina and I would get talking about everything under the sun because as a kid I spent many summers staying overnight at her house in Westchester County. Plus we took lots of vacations together since we’re about the same age.

I said sometimes having five brothers and sisters is beneficial and sometimes it has its drawbacks. One example I told Elaina is the fact that as #5 of the six Lynch kids that meant sometimes I tended to get lost in the shuffle which could be a good or bad thing. Sometimes I liked the status quo meaning a typical day was fine with me and I definitely didn’t want the spotlight shining on me. Being the center of attention never has been my idea of fun.

I wasn’t the oldest child so I didn’t have to be the leader nor was I the youngest child so I wasn’t the baby of the family. My personality really wasn’t baby of the family material. I like being self reliant and if I had any sort of question I often asked my older sister, Michelle. Three years older, she usually knew what was coming down the pike whether it was regarding school such as, I am getting a new homeroom teacher, have you had her before? Or is anyone in the neighborhood going to the beach today? Or maybe to the pool?

My younger sister, Susan, had my dad wrapped around her little finger so when she asked for something big such as a new bicycle or a new TV for her bedroom, he would usually give

in. It didn’t take too much persuading for Susan to get what she wanted. She didn’t have to wonder what he would say although my mom also had a say in the decision but as #5 I always wondered how my requests and new ideas would go over.

My friend, Hannah, and I met one time at a church social and quickly became friends. As we chatted, she and I laughed when I told her about Susan being spoiled by my dad. Hannah got a kick out of it because she was the youngest of five kids and sometimes she would ask her father for a present for her birthday or Christmas that she knew was a bit over the top. She knew her family’s budget was tight with five kids but if she wanted a new present, she figured it was always worth a try.

Born in Connecticut, Hannah’s family moved all over the country and overseas which was such a different experience from my childhood in Rockville Centre. She and her siblings lived in Japan when they were growing up because her father was a captain in the U.S. Navy. Being part of a military family meant they moved often and it meant she and the other kids had to adapt. It gave Hannah and her four siblings a chance to live in different cities and learn about different customs and cultures.

She found it all very interesting and as an adult, she has a real appreciation for the people she met and for what she learned. Hannah ended up graduating from high school in northern Virginia and she went on to college. She became a marketing manager and I was a public relations manager in NYC for many years so we had lots of stories to tell each other. Inevitably we got back to the topic of our large families and that always cracked us up.

Growing up in Rockville Centre in the 1960s and 70s was an experience. Half of my friends went to the public

schools and the other half went to St. Agnes. It wasn’t unusual at that time for families to be large - seven or eight kids in a family was pretty common.

I knew two different families that had nine kids. Hearing that made me wonder if I would really get lost in the shuffle. I was used to coming from a large family since there are six of us but as it was, I had to rattle off our names from the top: Peter, Greg, Phil, Michelle, Claire and Susan. It was a lot to remember. If I rattled them off I wouldn’t forget one of them. Watching “The Sound of Music” taught me that trick - Captain von Trapp would ask his seven kids to line up: Liesl, Friedrich, Louisa, Kurt, Brigitta, Marta and Gretl. My friend, Mark, is one of six kids and he says one time the family was going on a summer vacation in their station wagon. His parents had packed the car and checked everything (they thought). Driving west on Sunrise Hwy. into Queens his dad asked his son, Will,

a question and when he didn’t answer his mother shouted, “Oh, no! Don’t tell me we left him at home!”

As quickly as he could Mark’s father reversed course and picked up Will who was standing on the driveway with his suitcase in hand. He wondered where everyone had gone and Mark said it was pretty funny - like the “Home Alone” movie with Macaulay Culkin.

I never had to fend for myself like Macaulay Culkin did nor did I get into all those escapades. Neither did Hannah but she and I could relate to the many different things that go on in large families. Just when your parents and you think the routine is very smooth and organized something goes awry and that’s what keeps things interesting.

I love coming from a large family and wouldn’t trade them for the world.

BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I know you’ve written columns about how to handle Social Security affairs after someone dies. In fact, I had clipped one of those columns and saved it. But now I can’t find it. Sadly, my husband, who is in hospice care, isn’t expected to live long. Could you possibly send me a copy of that column? (And just so you know, we are both in our 80s. We each get our own Social Security. But my husband’s benefit is more than mine.)

A: I’m sorry to hear about your husband. I’m going to update that column, with your situation in mind, and run it again. (And I’m also emailing you a copy of this updated column.) And I don’t mind repeating the information from that column because I get emails every week from people asking what to do when a spouse or relative dies.

The first issue I will cover is what to do with the final Social Security check for the deceased. And to do so, I must start out making three points. First, Social Security checks are paid one month behind. So, for example, the check you get in September is the benefit payment for August.

Second, the law says you must be alive for an entire month to get a Social Security check for that month.

And third, Social Security benefits have never been prorated. People don’t like this rule because the Social Security check for the month of death must be returned. For example, if your husband dies on Sept. 28, you would not be due the proceeds of that September Social Security check (normally paid in October) even though he was alive for 28 days of the month.

But there is a flip side to this lack of proration rule. If your husband did die on Sept. 28, you would be due widow’s benefits for the whole month of September, even though you were a widow for only three days of the month.

And as I’ve explained many times in my column, the lack of proration can help out when someone first starts getting Social Security. For example, if your husband took benefits at age 66 and he turned 66 on April 30 of some past year, he would have received a check for the whole month of April even though he was 66 for only one day of the month.

So, to repeat, when your husband dies, the Social Security check for the month of death must be returned. But that’s only if you get the check in the first place.

I added that qualifier because there is a very good chance the check won’t even show up in your bank account. As you maybe have heard, there are all kinds of computer-matching operations that go on between various government agencies and banks. So, if the Treasury Department learns of a person’s death in time, they won’t even issue the Social

What to Do When Someone Dies

Security benefit. Or, if the check was issued, the bank will likely intercept the payment and return it to the government before it even hits your checking account. In other words, you usually don’t have to worry about returning any Social Security checks. It’s almost always done for you.

There can be a little twist to this scenario, though. For example, let’s say that your husband dies on Oct. 2. And let’s further say that his Social Security check was normally sent to him on the third of each month. In other words, your husband died just before his Social Security check was deposited into his bank account. Because he was alive the whole month of September, that means he was due the money from that September check. And now you, as his widow, are due that money. Sometimes bank officials will sort of just wink at you and let you keep the proceeds of that last Social Security check. But if they follow the letter of the law, that September Social Security benefit (paid on Oct. 3) would have to be returned to the Social Security Administration. Then it will be reissued to you in your name. (There is a form that needs to be filled out to get that to happen. You’d have to talk to an SSA rep about that.)

So far, I’ve been talking about dealing with the last Social Security check that was sent to your husband. Now let’s talk about getting any Social Security widow’s benefits that will be due. Because you said his benefit is more than yours, after he dies, your benefit will be bumped up to whatever he was getting at the time of death. For example, if he was getting $2,800 per month and you are getting $2,100, after he dies, you will start getting $700 in widow’s benefits to take your total benefits up to his $2,800 level.

You will have to contact the SSA at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to file a widow’s claim. (For reasons too complicated to explain in this column, widow’s claims must be filed in person.) At the same time, you will file a claim for that measly little one-time death benefit of $255. (I’ve written past columns about why that so-called death benefit is so small.) You will probably need to provide two bits of documentation: a copy of your marriage papers and a death certificate.

There may be some women reading this column who are not getting their own Social Security, but instead are getting only spousal benefits on their husband’s account. If that is you, when your husband dies, no widow’s application is required. You would simply notify the SSA that your husband died, and they just push few buttons to automatically switch you from wife’s benefits to widow’s benefits. As part of the process, you may have to provide a copy of the death certificate. I say “may have to provide” because there is a chance the SSA will

already have some proof of death in their files. And you don’t need to provide a marriage certificate because you already did that back when you filed for spousal benefits.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Secu-

rity -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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DIY (Doing It Yourself) can save you money

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

There are those who purchased their home recently or years ago. Now that repairs have to be addressed, the cost of doing them has increased drastically, especially over the last few years. Not everyone has the money to be able to accomplish these things. Trying to take on these tasks, like a leaky faucet, changing a lock, or electrical issues may be simple for some but for others hiring a professional may be the only course one can pursue.

However, learning how to do small tasks, may be as simple as just going on YouTube.com and searching for topics about exactly what has to be done. There are a multitude of instructive videos that will walk you through the simplest repairs to those that require much more knowledge and skill to undertake to master the job to be done. Most who are employed full-time do not have the time except after hours to learn how to do repairs. The big box stores do offer free after-hour classes to be able to provide you with the necessary instruction, guidance, and information to learn the “how to” from plumbing, gardening, woodworking, and other money-saving jobs.

When it comes to doing electrical work, it is not something that I suggest that you do on your own. However, if you have a friend or family member who is licensed and in the business, then you might be able to work out

a situation that will get the job done while saving money. Plumbers and electricians can cost from $125 to over $200 per hour plus parts and materials. Just changing an outlet can get you electrocuted, so it’s better to be safe than sorry.

I believe the simplest thing to learn is how to add the proper plants and shrubbery to your landscape. Again, there are many videos online or class instruction after hours in the large box stores to be able to convey to you the necessary information for you to learn the how-to-do-it methods. Obviously, they offer these classes so that you will purchase your materials through their stores.

Trying to undertake a much larger project of renovating a bathroom or kitchen will be entirely different. What budget will you have to get the work done? Creating a plan and deciding what materials you will need. Will you be expanding the room to add more square footage? What effect and impact on your real estate taxes will there be? You will need to know what permits are required, demolition, plumbing, electrical and installation of appliances, etc. You will surely need the assistance of someone who has the complete

knowledge and experience and has the tried and true track record of completing numerous renovations, to be sure that your work will be done properly and within a reasonable amount of time. Asking for referrals for contractors is also an avenue to pursue, but do your homework and make sure that you are hiring a licensed and insured contractor. If you are fortunate enough to have contractors within your family or friends who are licensed to do the work and to be sure, have the expertise to assist you. Being able to cut corners in an efficient manner to save money is understandable, but getting things done by the book and by local codes will go a long way when it eventually comes to selling. The last thing you need is a headache to find out that the work that was completed was not done properly and have a serious delay in your closing or worse your buyer backs out.

When you have your inspection prior to going to the contract, you should know what major and minor issues there may be with the home that you are purchasing. I would say one should be more concerned with costly problems and not worry as much about the small issues, as there are probably

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others that want the house almost as much as you, and why lose the sale over things that you could probably fix yourself? That is why DIY is becoming more and more popular. According to the Farnsworth Group which does market research on DIY trends for manufacturers and suppliers, about 73% of Millennials are DIYers; more than homeowners who are GenX, and baby boomers. However, GenZs are also coming on board and will continue over the next 3-5 years. Going to farnsworthgroup.com will provide very valuable statistics on DIY trends as well as comfyliving.net. TikTok using the tag#homediyproject had 172.5 million views back in April 2022, ( Surely more in 2023) with videos fetching 1000s of likes and comments, while on Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest, where there’s a humongous amount of handy hints, tips and tutorials demonstrating just how accessible DIY can be. So, are you ready to learn the “how to” and save money?

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

My Favorite Kitchen Money Savers

to a friend who could use it and replaced it with a Blendtec Total Classic Original Blender.

food imaginable. That means your garbage disposal and trash can will cease to be the best-fed members of your household!

Blender

I am more convinced than ever that healthy eating is one of the most cost-effective things we can do to reduce health care costs. That’s why I thought we needed a powerful juicer to make healthy smoothies every morning. So I purchased a highly rated juicer -- and used it exactly two times before it became a dust collector and space occupier.

Cleaning the thing was so difficult and time-consuming it became more of a problem than a solution. Whoops.

Another problem? Juicers don’t make smoothies! Powerful professional-grade blenders do.

So, six years ago, I donated the juicer

Dehydrator

No one was more surprised than me by what a terrific money saver a dehydrator can be. Of course, you have to actually use it. But when you do, you’ll be quite amazed.

The cost of dehydrating your own food is a fraction of the cost of commercially dehydrated foods, and with no additives or preservatives.

If dehydrating is something you’ll actually do, my pick for Best Inexpensive food dehydrator is the NESCO Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator Model FD-75A. This food dehydrator is compact and comes with five trays but is expandable to 12. It’s powerful enough to be super useful but small enough to allow for easy storage. Now you can dry fruit, vegetables and jerky in hours instead of days.

Food Slicer

I’ve been using my new electric food slicer for about six months, and oh, boy, what a lovely item it is. I’ve pretty much used it every day since I pulled it out of the box. I know what you’re thinking: Why?!

I would have asked the same thing before I did a little cost evaluation. At our home, we eat a lot of deli-style turkey -$6.59 per pound at my local Costco. The same brand roast turkey breast unsliced is $3.99 per pound. The exact same thing!

I discovered the same price difference for cheese with sliced versus bulk. In calculating how often I purchase these items, it didn’t take long to see that slicing at home would pay off big in lower costs.

I looked at a multitude of food slicers, from manual to electric. After much consideration (and slicing), the Chef’sChoice brand is my pick for Best Inexpensive.

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 “Debt-Proof Living.”

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BY CHARLYN FARGO

We know that what we eat matters. The right foods can also help promote a healthy pregnancy. That’s because proper nutrition has a key role in the healthy development of a fetus.

Folic acid, for example, is important to help prevent abnormal development of the spine and brain. Because of that, many foods are now fortified with folic acid because it’s needed in the early stages of a fetus’ life, often before a woman even knows she’s pregnant. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate found in fortified foods and supplements. Food sources include fortified cereal, spinach, beans, asparagus, oranges and peanuts.

Calcium and vitamin D are other important nutrients for normal development of the skeletal system in the mother and developing fetus. Sources of calcium include milk, yogurt, cheese, fortified cereal or orange juice, salmon, spinach, broccoli and kale. Vitamin D regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, needed for healthy bones and teeth. Sources include fatty fish, eggs and milk and juices fortified with vitamin D. The body also makes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.

Many pregnant women are often short in iron and become anemic. Iron is used to

Healthy Diet, Healthy Baby

make hemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen to various tissues. A pregnant woman needs twice the amount of iron as a nonpregnant woman because her body needs to make more blood to supply the baby with oxygen. Good sources include fortified cereal, beef, poultry, spinach and beans.

There are also foods to avoid when pregnant -- alcohol; caffeine; certain fish high in mercury; deli items which may contain listeria bacteria that can cause premature birth; and raw foods, such as raw eggs, sprouts, meat, seafood and unpasteurized dairy, which also pose a risk for foodborne illness.

And for all of us -- pregnant or not -- it’s best to choose a diet that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and lean protein.

Q and A

Q: What are polyphenols?

Polyphenols are compounds found in plant foods, including fruits and vegetables, herbs, spices, dark chocolate, tea and wine. There are more than 8,000 types of polyphenols, broken down into four types: phenolic acids found in whole grains and seeds, flavonoids found in onions and apples, polyphenolic amides found in chili peppers and oats, and other types found in flax and whole grains.

Polyphenols are antioxidants and may help neutralize free radicals that cold be harmful to cells and increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes .

RECIPE

In the Midwest, there are signs that fall is near. Crops are being harvested, temperatures are dropping and grocery stores are bringing out fall produce. Here’s a recipe for Ginger Apple Butternut Squash Soup, certain to put you in the mood for football and a bonfire.

GINGER APPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Servings: 6

1 tablespoon refined coconut oil

3 cups cubed butternut squash

2 cups chopped carrots

2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped

1 cup chopped yellow onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3 cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon ginger paste

1 tablespoon red curry paste

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Garnish: Coconut cream; sweet Thai chili-flavored almonds, chopped; Granny Smith apples, cut in matchsticks; cilantro; black pepper

A Letter to My Leggings

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

Dear Leggings, I think we need to talk. There was a time when you always had my back... or, at least, my backside. You made me look darn good in boots and in sneakers, at the gym and on the street. You stuck by me through college, through babies, and after babies, which was infinitely worse, and never let so much as a muffin top come between us. I always knew I could count on you to hold up your end, or rather, my end, and keep things looking good back there. We were a great team.

But lately, you haven’t really been there for me. Ever since I hit a certain age, it seems like you’ve been somewhat less supportive. I’ve noticed there have

been times when I bend over and you take a dive, or suddenly become seethrough, or simply sag in the seat. You used to make me look awesome. Now it seems as if you’ve given up the cause. Was it something I said? Was it the Mom Jeans I bought? It was an impulse purchase, I swear.

I know we’ve spent less time together lately. Back in the day I had many versions of you -- stirrups, capris, bike shorts... Lycra, cotton, Spandex... black, blue and racing-striped. I’ve dropped a bundle at Bloomies and pledged my allegiance to Lululemon. But over the years I guess I’ve scaled back on my lust for leggings, opting instead to follow the fickle fashion trends of cargo pants and high-rise jeans. I even traded in leggings for jeggings, the ugly stepsister

of leggings and jeans. It wasn’t you... it was me. Gravity took over my midlife body and suddenly those parts that used to look good in leggings were now rebelling in unfortunate ways. Chubby thighs in tights on a toddler is cute. On a middle-aged mom? Not so much.

I’m not sure exactly when the tide began to turn for us. Perhaps it was after my second child when I started pairing my leggings with Uggs and a bathrobe to drive to the grocery store. Or maybe it was later, when my first kid went off to college and I got depressed and wore the same leggings for a week while I ate Doritos on my sofa and binge-watched Netflix. I know none of this was your fault. But I expected you to stick with me through the tough times, not turn your back on me when

In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add squash, carrots, apples, onion and garlic. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until onion is softened, stirring occasionally. Add broth to vegetable mixture. Bring to boil; then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until squash and carrots are tender. Stir in ginger paste, curry paste, smoked paprika and cumin. Using immersion blender, blend mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. To serve, ladle soup into serving bowls. Drizzle with coconut cream, garnish with apple matchsticks, almonds, cilantro and black pepper, if desired.

Per serving: 140 calories, 2 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat (2 g saturated), 5 g fiber, 12 g sugar (1g added), 540 mg sodium.

(Recipe from Hy-Vee’s Seasons magazine)

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Ill., and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @Nutrition Rd.

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I needed you most, during menopause. Come on, leggings... We used to be so good together! Can we put aside our petty differences and come together for a mutually beneficial arrangement? I’ll keep you fashionably relevant, and you’ll keep me from looking lumpy in the trunk. It’s a win-win for both of us!

Thanks so much for considering.

Your partner in polyester, Tracy

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 Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Lords of 52nd Street will perform a ‘Last Summer Blast’ concert at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale on Saturday, September 23, at 7 p.m. This free concert will offer residents one last chance to enjoy

some free musical entertainment before the fall season officially arrives. The Lords of 52nd Street features the legends of The Billy Joel Band, including Richie Cannata, Liberty DeVitto, and Russell Javors. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stat-

ed, “The Lords of 52nd Street are legends of rock n’ roll and put on an amazing performance each time out, recreating all of Billy Joel’s indelible hits that they were originally a part of. The Town is proud to present this free concert to residents.”

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York. BID # 013-2324 for Chromebook

Parts Bids will be publicly opened and read on October 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York.

Bids must be (1) submitted to the Board of Education, Bethpage Union Free School District, on the bid form furnished by the District; (2) in accordance with the specifications in the bid solicitation; (3) enclosed in sealed envelope bearing (a) name and address of the bidder, (b) Chromebook Parts #013-2324, October 11 2023, 11:00 AM and (4) delivered no later than 10:00 a.m. on October 11 2023– Attention: Scott Harrington, Assistant Superintendent for Business, Bethpage Union Free School District, Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714.

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

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A first day of fun for Levittown students

The first day of school was a success for students in the Levittown Public School District as they returned to their respective buildings on Sept. 5 ready to take on the year ahead. The beaming sun matched the bright faces of students who were prepared with all their necessary pencils, pens, notebooks and markers. At Lee Road Elementary School, the first day was marked in grand fashion with an inflatable danc-

ing balloon and a sign touting “hooray for the first day” near the front entrance. It was an exciting sight for kindergartners who made their first steps as students toward their teachers, who welcomed them to the classroom. At Summit Lane, students also got situated for the new year by organizing their supplies, learning each other’s names and breaking the ice through games.

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At Summit Lane Elementary School, kindergartners in Mrs. Cosgrove’s class were ready for year ahead.

Lee Road Elementary School kindergartners in Mrs. Carione and Ms. Piccione’s class were excited to usher in the new school year on Sept. 5.

Ms. Musante’s second grade class were quick to make friends.

Summit Lane students were ecstatic to make new friends and meet new teachers.

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