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Vol. 77, No. 40

HAPPY 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Local couple shares harrowing experience in Puerto Rico BY GARY SIMEONE

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (3rd left) and Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (2nd right) attend the unveiling of Levittown’s 70th Anniversary signs held on Division Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike. Pictured left to right are Michael Levy, Mauro Cassano, Supervisor Santino, Louise Cassano, Don Patane, Councilman Dunne, Sr. and Tom Kohlman of Wantagh.

Hicksville Schools host fall senior citizen luncheon The Hicksville Public School District will be hosting its 26th annual fall senior citizen luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m., at Hicksville High School. The festivities will begin with an opening reception for guests, and include a luncheon with a choice of three entrees: chicken

cordon bleu, Swedish meatballs, or baked ziti. Entertainment during the luncheon will be provided by talented Hicksville High School music and theater students who will present musical numbers and acting skits prepared especially for guests. Tickets are available for pur-

chase to Hicksville senior citizens at $6.00 each during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Administration Building Reception Desk located at 200 Division Ave. For additional information, residents can contact the Office of Community Services at 516-733-2190.

Twenty four year old Joseph Roman of Levittown arrived home with his fiancé, Jenny Delpin, last week after spending their vacation in storm ravaged Puerto Rico. The couple had a tale to tell of the unimaginable devastation they witnessed after arriving on a flight from the capital city of San Juan. “It was complete chaos down there, an utter disaster,” said Roman, who proposed to the 21 year old Delpin, just as Hurricane Maria was crashing into the Island. “It was like a scene from a bombing with the power out on the island, trees down and debris flying everywhere.” Maria crashed into the island on September 20th, as a strong Category 4 hurricane with powerful 155 mph winds that knocked out 100% of power on the island and left utter devastation in its wake. The storm had caused multiple casualties and left the majority of people without houses to go home to and potable drinking water. Roman said that the couple encountered a feeling of helplessness while being stranded on the island. “There was no police, no military, no security, nobody was there regulating what was going on,” said Roman. “There was no electricity or cell service anywhere. We were truly left to our own devices.” He said that the trip to Puerto Rico had been planned well in advance of the hurricane and that they were unprepared for the events that unfolded. “My parents were celebrating a 26th wedding anniversary and I was planning the surprise proposal. Thankfully my parents were able to fly back to New York before the hurricane came but our flight got cancelled and we took shelter in our hotel.” “The wind was insane and trees were falling everywhere,” said Delpin. “It was absolute chaos, a nightmare, a living hell.” The couple said that when they tried to check back into their rooms they were told that their rooms had been reserved for military personnel only. They ended up having to sleep on the curb right outside of the hotel door. “I was at my end. We had no food or water. We could barely stand,” said Roman. After days of being stuck in the hurricane ravaged country, the couple was finally able to secure a flight out of San Juan and arrived at Kennedy airport on Monday, September 25th. “I never wanted a shower so badly in my life,” said Delpin.

Stop, drop and learn at Lee Ave. PAGE 4 Alumni inducted into Hall of Fame PAGE 8

Friday, October 6, 2017

General tax collection closed

Oyster Bay Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich wishes to notify town residents that the 2017 General Tax Collection Warrant has been closed, and all related records have been turned over to the Nassau County Treasurer. The original warrant specified that $586,014,575.54 was to be collected to support Nassau County, Town of Oyster Bay, and special tax districts. Assessment reductions and tax cancellations amounted to $15,002.66 (0.002%). Nassau County’s portion was $277,636,494.62 (47%). The Town of Oyster Bay’s portion was $124,703,617.65 (21%), and the special tax district’s portion was $173,544,839.72 (30%). A list of delinquent property payments was reported to the County Treasurer, amounting to $10,114,620.89 (1.8%).

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Receiver Stefanich noted that property owners with delinquent taxes would be contacted by the Nassau County Treasurer’s office. Owners will be receiving letters specifying taxes owed along with applicable penalties and late payment fees. The 2017-18 School Tax levy bill printing will commence on October 1st, and mailing will start in early October. Receiver Stefanich asks property owners to be patient when calling the Tax Office for information on property taxes due to the usual high volume of calls received at the beginning of a new tax collection. Residents are requested to have the school district, section, block, and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

Singer-songwriter and pop culture historian Bob Koenig will be at the Levittoen Museum on October 16, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. to regale the crowd with his exuberant and nostalgic celebration of the community. Come hear Bob, the Levittown Historical Society’s Vice President, perform his odes to Levittown and the American Dream. Bob will also showcase his life in music and songwriting through the use of videos, television appearances, audio clips, photos, and memorabilia. The Museum is located at 150 Abbey Lane, Levittown. Call (516) 434-7140 for more info.

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Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (8th right) attends the YES Community Council Center Coalition meeting held at the YES Center located in Levittown. Pictured along with Councilman Dunne, Sr. are Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt, Nassau County Deputy Clerk John Ferretti, Jr., YES Executive Director Jamie Bogenshutz, Levittown/Island Trees Youth Council President Mike Nelson, Nassau County Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector John Johnsen, Barbara Ann, Frank McKenna and various community representatives.

Town to host New York Rangers Alumni Association benefit game Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino is proud to announce that a special New York Rangers Alumni Association game will take place at 7pm on Friday, November 3rd at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, located in Bethpage Community Park at 1000 Stewart Avenue. The benefit hockey game, which in the past has included New York Rangers alumni Adam Graves, Ron Duguay, Colton Orr, Stephane Matteau, Rod Gilbert and many more, is part of the Rangers Assist Program, which is presented by Chase and supports youth hockey programs such as the one operated by the Town of Oyster Bay. “The Town of Oyster Bay’s hockey program has enabled us to work closely with the National Hockey League and the New York Rangers,” Supervisor Saladino said. “It is a tremendous honor that the Rangers have selected the Town of Oyster Bay hockey program to be the recipient of its first alumni association hockey benefit game of the 2017-18 season.” “Along with Rangers Assist and Chase, the New York Rangers Alumni Association is dedicated to increas-

ing accessibility to hockey in the TriState Area,” said Rangers Legend Rod Gilbert, “We look forward to the opportunity to lace up our skates and help provide youth hockey programs with the necessary tools to build character, foster positive values and develop skills both on and off the ice.” Admission to the game is $20 for Town residents over the age of 12, $30 for non-residents over the age of 12, and $10 for children 12 years and under. Children under the age of 3 year are admitted free. Additional experiences are also available to residents who want to support the program at a higher level. Options include a roster spot to play in the game with the players ($500) or serve as an honorary bench coach, honorary penalty box official, or stick boy/girl or enjoy a Puck Drop Experience (each $250). A VIP autograph session is also available ($50) which includes a private autograph session, buffet, refreshments and more. For more information on tickets, or to purchase one of the experiences, visit www.newyorkrangers.com/assist or call Benefit Games at (646) 979-7500.

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Stop, drop and learn at Lee Road Elementary School

Stop, drop and learn! In an effort to prepare students for a possible emergency, members of the Wantagh Fire Department visited Lee Road Elementary School on Sept. 28 to review the importance of fire safety through discussion, videos and handson practice. Students in grades K-2 heard from Wantagh firefighter John Licata in the school’s gymnasium. Licata showed the classes the gear that firefighters wear in an emergency situation. The students also watched a fire safety video and learned about the importance of smoke detectors. Students in grades 3-5 heard from Wantagh firefighter John Loeber, who spoke about what to do when a fire breaks out. He also discussed the use of smoke detectors and urged students to take them seriously. The classes

watched a fire safety video that encouraged them to have a family escape plan in place in case of an emergency. The older students had the unique opportunity to practice an E.D.I.T.H. drill, which stands for Exit Drills In The Home. Classes were invited outside the building where the Wantagh Fire Department brought a Smoke House for them to practice their emergency preparedness. With the supervision of the fire department, the students went into the Smoke House and learned what to do when smoke fills the air. They followed an escape plan which included getting low, moving towards a window, sitting on a windowsill, calling out for help and exiting to safety with the assistance of a fireman. Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Lee Road fourth-graders in Jackie Katz-Rabinoff’s class practiced fire safety in the Smoke House.

Wantagh firefighter John Loeber spoke to third, fourth and fifth-graders about what to do in a fire emergency.

Students learned how to escape a burning building with the help of the Wantagh Fire Department.

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MacArthur High School alumni Sal Carrillo, John Theissen and Sue Petersen Lubow were recognized as 2017 inaugural inductees of the Levittown School District Hall of Fame on Sept. 16. It is the beginning of a new tradition in the Levittown School District, as a Hall of Fame has been established to honor and celebrate high school alumni who have touched the lives of many. Before the MacArthur High School homecoming game on Sept. 16, four MacArthur graduates were officially inducted into the district’s Hall of Fame. Surrounded by community members, administrators, faculty and students, the honorees were announced on the football field during the pre-game homecoming festivities and were presented with an award for being named 2017 inaugural inductees. Honorees included Sal Carrillo, a 1973 MacArthur graduate who owns Sal’s Place on Hicksville Road; John Theissen, a 1989 MacArthur graduate who founded the John Theissen Children’s Foundation; Sue Petersen Lubow, a 1971 MacArthur graduate who was the first female to become an athletic director at any U.S. federal service academy across the nation; and David Falk, a 1968 MacArthur graduate who became one of the premier sports agents in the nation, most notably negotiating the most lucrative contract (at the time) in NBA history for his client, Patrick Ewing of the New York Knicks.

He also represented NBA great Michael Jordan. Due to Lubow’s passing in 2015, her mother Hazel, husband Stewart and daughter Sarah were present to receive the award in her memory. Falk was unable to attend the ceremony, but was recognized for his impressive accomplishments. He will be the keynote speaker at MacArthur High School’s graduation this Spring. “Individuals are selected for the Levittown Hall of Fame based on contributions in a variety of areas, including music, the arts, science, education, athletics, philanthropy and others,” Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch said. “We are so proud to recognize the contributions of these individuals to our broader society as they are examples of what we mean when we say ‘success for every student.’” The district will induct the remainder of the Hall of Fame honorees from both Levittown Memorial High School and Division Avenue High School at Division Avenue’s homecoming on Oct. 14.

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Wantagh family seeks community’s help to find lost pet BY GARY SIMEONE

Buddy, a one year old beagle, Labrador retriever mix, is missing after escaping from a dog sitter’s house in Massapequa on September 20th. MaryEllen Humphrey, Buddy’s owner, has exhausted every effort to find the family pet, including reaching out to people on social media and posting fliers throughout communities. “We had hired a pet sitter to watch the dog while we were away on vacation and he escaped from their house in Massapequa through an unlocked crate,” said Humphrey, who is a Wantagh resident. She said she hired the sitter through the pet-sitting application, Wag! “It’s an unfortunate situation because the sitter is very upset about losing him and has been actively searching for Buddy and posting fliers everywhere as well as a lot of people in our community,” said Humphrey. Humphrey has a nine year old daughter, Julianna and a four year old son, Jack, who is deaf. Both children are very attached to the animal. “My son in particular is very close to him and the dog always lets us know if Jack goes out the door or something by barking. They kind of watch out for each other.” She said that she has received calls from people saying they’ve spotted Buddy in multiple locations including off of Merrick Road, inside the Massapequa preserve and in John

Burns Park in Massapequa. “We’ve had everybody looking for him including the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Control Division. He’s a nervous dog who’s probably very afraid so he might not come if he’s called.” When the family was putting up fliers to find Buddy in Massapequa Park, they had an issue with a particular Village ordinance. The ordinance stated that people were not allowed to put up signs on telephone poles in the area. “People were calling into their village saying how ridiculous the ordinance was and how it interfered with the search for Buddy and the Mayor ended relenting by giving us a compassionate exemption.” Humphrey said that Massapequa Park Mayor, Jeff Pravato, told her they could keep the signs up until the dog was found at which point they’d need to remove them. Mayor Pravato actually met with Humphrey last Thursday to help her hand out fliers to businesses in the area. “I understand that it’s a heartfelt situation in the village and we’re very sensitive to that,” said Pravato. Buddy is black with brown patches on his legs and weighs about fifty pounds. He also has a microchip implanted in him that can be scanned by veterinarians for identification purposes. Humphrey has a Facebook page with a number to call if anyone finds the dog.

College Notes Taylor Hughes of Bethpage has enrolled at Alvernia University, beginning this fall 2017 semester. A graduate of Bethpage High School, Hughes is studying Biology at Alvernia. n

Dylan Smith of Hicksville is serving this academic year as the sports director for Susquehanna University’s student-run radio station, WQSU-FM 88.9, “The Pulse,” and is also working this year as a student ambassador for the University. To become an ambassador, students must complete a written application and personal interview with the admissions staff. Once selected, students complete an intensive training program, followed by additional training sessions throughout their time on the job. Smith is a communications-digital multimedia and sports media major in the Class of 2018. A 2010 graduate of Hicksville High School, he is the son of Robert and Theresa Smith. n

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Class of 2021. The incoming class of over 800 new cadets, students represents 42 states and six foreign countries. Kaeley Johnston of Levittown matriculated as part of The Citadel’s Class of 2021. The class boasts a record number of women and ethnic minority cadets. n

Lindsay Haley of Hicksville, is a member of the SUNY New Paltz women’s tennis team for their 2017-2018 season. The State University of New York at New Paltz women’s tennis team has made 14 consecutive State University of New York Athletic Conference finals, but with only four championships in those years the team is hungry to get back on top. “Our expectations are definitely to win SUNYAC’s,” said co-captain, Carol Tyson. “We have a lot of newcomers and a lot of experienced returners so between the 12 of us I think we have a really strong team.”

THE VIEW FROM HERE

Tax policy in a difficult week BY BOB MORGAN, JR. This is written in the aftermath of the tragedy in Las Vegas. We still need to know much more about what happened, and why. A column on this subject would have little useful to say. So I will simply express my horror and deep regret over the loss of completely innocent life. I’m also not going to discuss the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. I do not have the expertise to evaluate the quality of the federal or local response to this disaster, especially as it relates to an island unreachable by stateside trucks with a less robust infrastructure. Obviously, everyone of good will supports a maximum effort to get a full recovery in Puerto Rico, with the power running. Instead, I’ll turn to another important, if lower profile topic, President Trump’s new tax proposals set forth in a somewhat unspecific White House outline on September 29. A key part of the proposal affects corporations, with a proposed lowering of the tax rate to 20 percent from 35 percent, a reduction that the President’s team believes will spur economic growth. The proposal also calls for a one-time repatriation to the United States (and taxation at relatively low rates) of income held abroad. The corporate tax cut, while expensive, has in the past had some bipartisan support (corporate tax rates are high by international standards), although it is not clear whether Mr. Trump will get (or seek) any Democratic votes in Congress. With respect to the taxation of individuals, the proposed legislation calls for just three tax brackets – 12 percent, 25 percent and 35 percent, in place of the current seven. A key uncertainty in the proposal, however, is that it does not set forth the income ranges associated with each bracket. An additional upper income rate will be added to increase the progressivity of the rates. Also, the standard deduction would be raised considerably, which will result in both simplified returns and some tax relief for a considerable number of lower-bracket taxpayers. Of considerable interest to local

taxpayers, the proposal would eliminate a number of itemized deductions, including the deduction for state and local income and realty taxes and the deduction for miscellaneous expenses. Some important deductions will remain, including existing writeoffs for charitable contributions and mortgage interest. On the other hand, the alternative minimum tax (AMT) would be eliminated. This is a significant simplification. Also, because state and local income and realty tax deductions are considered preference items for the AMT calculation, AMT elimination would lessen the effect for some taxpayers of the repeal of these deductions. The estate tax and generation skipping taxes are slated for repeal. Very significantly there is no indication whether assets will continue to get a step-up in basis to fair market value at the time of death. The business income of passthroughs such as partnerships, LLC’s and S corporations will be taxed at a flat rate of 25 percent. In light of the big loophole possibilities, steps will be taken to ensure that “personal income” (income that is equivalent to wages) cannot be recharacterized as business income. Inevitably, of course, there will be significant changes in these items. The proposed elimination of the state and local tax deduction, in particular, has already come under heavy fire, even with the AMT relief. Quite possibly it will be replaced with reductions in the level of pretax deferrals to 401(k) plan, requiring some plan deferrals to be after-tax. While Mr. Trump’s opponents will claim that the tax proposals favor the rich and swell budget deficits, the guess here is that, unlike the “hot button” health care proposals, much of the tax package will be enacted. Mr. Trump was largely elected because of the feeling that the economy had stalled, and that 2 percent annual growth is simply not enough. Many members of Congress and the public are willing to try a new, and hopefully more growth-oriented, approach.

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Bethpage Schools superintendent to retire at end of school year

Bethpage School District Superintendent of Schools Terrence Clark has announced his retirement, effective June 2018. Terrence Clark, superintendent of the Bethpage School District for the past nine years, announced his retirement effective June 2018. Mr. Clark has been with the district for 32 years,

beginning his tenure with the district as a social studies teacher at Bethpage High School in 1986. From there, Mr. Clark was promoted to various administrative positions including supervi-

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sor of social studies and technology, director of technology, and assistant superintendent for instruction and technology. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I consider myself the luckiest guy in the world to have been hired by the Bethpage School District 32 years ago,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Clark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the greatest appreciation for the students, parents, board members and colleagues whom I have worked with over the years. They have made this a great joy for me.â&#x20AC;? Among the highlights of Mr. Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career are the formation of the Student Civic Association (the high schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community service club), starting the first Senior Citizen Prom in 1990 and introducing some of the major technology milestones to the district (being one of the first schools to have internet access, introducing the FIRST Robotics Club, initiating the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chromebook program). Other accomplishments include authoring the plan to adopt full-day kindergarten, overseeing the expansion of Advanced Placement course offerings and working with teachers and administrators in grades K-12 to raise SAT scores. Mr. Clark also created the popular 21st Century Scholars Program that affords students unique educational experiences in all five schools and was the person who envisioned new STEM Labs for each of the elementary schools. He also was key to the broadening of the special education program, determined to make sure that students could find a place in their home school district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal as superintendent was to get parents, students and staff to dream and then to put in place the ingredients for them to achieve those dreams. We set out to raise expectations and I think our community responded to that challenge,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Clark said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a fantastic K-12 school district that is nationally recognized. Our high school is among the finest in the country, we have received a Blue Ribbon Award

from the federal government and the New York State Education Department has called us to ask how our students are able to do so well by all measurements.â&#x20AC;? Mr. Clark has received numerous personal awards in his career. Those include the national Leaders in Learning Award, the Nassau BOCES Partner in Education Award, the Administrator of the Year Award from the Nassau Library System, the Innovative Educator of the Year Award from Phi Delta Kappa, the Innovative Administrator of the Year Award from InterCounty Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Center, the PTA Distinguished Service Award, the Kiwanis Everyday Hero Award and the John Masino Award from the Bethpage American Legion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am indebted to everyone in this community for making this such a fulfilling career. I would particularly want to thank the board of education for always putting the needs of students above all else,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Clark said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On behalf of the board of education, we thank Mr. Clark for an outstanding career at Bethpage and wish him continued success in retirement,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Kelly, president of the Bethpage Board of Education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During Mr. Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 32-year career at Bethpage, he has continually raised the bar on academics. He is admired by former and current students, staff and community members. Mr. Clark treats everyone with respect while never losing his focus on what is best for the students.â&#x20AC;? Upon retirement, Mr. Clark hopes to remain active in the Bethpage community through his work with many of the local civic organizations and the Bethpage Educational Foundation. The board of education will keep the community updated as to its next steps in finding a replacement for Mr. Clark.

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October 6, 2017

3 Day Fall Getaway in the Catskills: Fairlawn Inn is Superb Hub for Exploring the Hudson River Valley BY KAREN RUBIN

Two hundred years ago, Thomas Cole, the father of the Hudson River School art movement, sailed up the Hudson River to the Catskills and was smitten by the landscape, by the natural world, by the respite from the bustle of New York City. And so convenient to reach, even then, coming by the new steamships which was the “thing to do”. He railed against the influx of “progress” even then, and the ravage of the axe that was already decimating the lush forest. It is remarkable that we have Cole and his student, Frederick Edwin Church who built his magnificent Olana on a hilltop with a view over this magnificent Hudson Valley, to thank for its preservation. The Catskills are magnificent any time of the year, but in fall, there is an explosion of color. And like an explosion, it is fleeting. Less than three hours drive to Hunter, NY, from Long Island, is the Fairlawn Inn, a magnificent bed-and-breakfast inn with an incredible story to tell. It will be my hub to explore the Hudson River School Art Trail that offers some of my favorite hikes in the world. They trace the footsteps of the artists and you can see the very same scenes they painted. On my way to the inn, I have already visited two of the sites on the trail – relished the view from Kaaterskill Clove, marveling how it still looks much as it did in Thomas Cole’s “The Clove, Catskills” (1827), and Asher B. Durand’s “Kindred Spirits” (1849) -even the tree just

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Continued from page D1 turning red for fall foliage seems the same as the scene in the painting – which you see from the parking lot for the hike up Kaaterskill Falls, then continuing on to take this stunning hike to the heights of the double falls. They are along Route 23A, the scenic byway you take from the Thruway to get to Fairlawn Inn, in Hunter, less than a dozen miles further. During my all-too brief three-day getaway to the Catskills/Hudson River Valley, I spend two days hiking trails associated with the Hudson River School Art Trail in the Catskills State Park, just beginning to show their fall colors and imagining how the artists walked these trails before me, and one day re-discovering two historic jewels: Olana, Frederick Edwin Church’s exquisite mansion home and estate that has become one of New York State’s most visited historic houses (for good reason), and the Thomas Cole House Museum, devoted to the artist known as the “Father of the Hudson River School” which has been restored since my last visit with new ways of experiencing the museum that really give you a sense of the man. The Fairlawn Inn is ideally situated, and so charming and comfortable, you immediately feel whatever city stress or physical exhaustion dissipate as soon as you cross the threshold – all of this the artistry and craftsmanship of the gracious host, Innkeeper Chuck Tomajko, who has anticipated everything to make his guests feel absolutely at home – even providing

refrigerated drinks, ready snacks and fruit, a coffee maker and a refrigerator for guests to help themselves. It is about 5:30 pm when I arrive at the Inn, bathed in the golden light of the late afternoon. Set beside Hunter Mountain (the entrance to the popular ski resort is less than a half-mile away) and with views of the Catskill State Park from its wrap-around porch, the bedand-breakfast inn is in a Victorian jewel originally built in 1840 and expanded in 1904 as the summer home of a wealthy Jewish philanthropist and real estate developer, Harry Fischel. Innkeeper Chuck Tomajko, with 40 years in the fast-food industry, bought the bed-and-breakfast in 2002, and remodeled, redecorated, refitted, and refurnished with stunning antiques and period pieces and other amenities, exposed the gorgeous oak and maple floors and woodwork (hemlock, which was typical of the area because it was a byproduct of the tanning process the area was known for), created the stunning landscaping, added a patio, fire pit and waterfall, all with an ecofriendly eye. Chuck claims to have the only historic home in North America that has earned a 4-key rating (on a 5-key scale) from Green Key Global, a Canada-based eco-tourism organization and was named Good Earthkeeper for 2013 and #1 Inn in New York for 2010 by New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association. Indeed, it is quite remarkable for a 113-year old house to get that distinction– Chuck has used composting, solar tubes

that bring in natural light to otherwise dark hallways,low-flow shower (yet still wonderful pressure); LED lighting throughout; the outdoor lanterns are solar-powered (from Ikea, no less; he has a plan to use them for Christmas lights). Walking around the inn, there are wonderful sitting areas outfitted with books, a parlor with a bar with snacks and a refrigerator with drinks as well as coffee maker to help yourself; a pool table in another parlor; a livingroom area; outside a gorgeous, lushly landscaped patio with waterfall, solarpowered lanterns, a fire-pit. I love to see Chuck’s clever innovations – how he made a wine rack out of crown moldings and planter hooks; a fire pit out of a coal bin; how he turns “shabby chic” into beautiful pieces of furniture. There are 5 rooms upstairs of the main house, each one differently configured and scrumptiously decorated, several with fireplaces. The Glenwood Room has a two-person Jacuzzi and a fireplace. Several rooms are “outside”, along a lovely porch with charming sitting areas, in that extension to the home that originally housed the Jewish scholars and served as an ice house. My room, the Spring Valley, was originally a mikvah (a ritual bath for a bride). The rooms are each uniquely themed and decorated in period furniture (several have clawfoot bathtubs), but with modern amenities (private bathroom in each, free Wifi) and ecofriendly features like solar-tubes which bring in natural light. Several have gas-

operated fireplaces; at least one has a two-person Jacuzzi bath. The Fairlawn Inn, a Gold EcoRated Lodging and 2015 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence winner. is gorgeous, comfortable, wonderfully situated, excellent amenities, but the best asset is Chuck, himself, who is more than a gracious host. Bed-and-breakfast inns really reflect the character of their structure and the personality of the innkeeper. The Fairlawn Inn is an expression of Chuck’s phenomenal sense of hospitality and his prodigious artistic talents - the interior design and decorative arts, antiquing, painting, landscaping, and culinary arts. He loves to cook. Many bed-and-breakfast hosts love to show off their breakfast creations but Chuck goes beyond: he offers his guests a selection of four different made-toorder omelettes (I enjoy his feta cheese, spinach, kale and arugula omelette) plus a special item like pancakes (selection of fillings), fresh fruit and muffins (pumpkin spice), freshly brewed coffee, served in a gorgeous dining room (just the right size – not too big, not too small), with glorious sunlight flooding in from the windows. Before we leave the table, he comes out with a bottle of water and snacks to take on our hikes. Everything is so caring, so thoughtfully arranged, so meticulous – there is even a night light in bathroom and hooks. Little things that matter. There is a remote control for the fireplace which Chuck has decorated himself with antique tiles.

The porch has a delightful sitting area of wicker lounge chairs – even a blanket nearby – as well as tables if you should want to eat al fresco. I am truly intrigued by Fischel’s story which Chuck relates as he gives me a tour of the inn and ask who built the house and why it is so enormous, with a huge two-story extension. Chuck explains that Fischel would house Jewish students in the summer; my room, Spring Valley, actually was a mikvah (a room used for a ritual bath for a bride). Chuck points to a thick biography of Fischel, written by his son-in-law, Rabbi Harry S. Goldstein. Fischel, I learn, was born in 1865 in a small, isolated town of Meretz, Lithuania, to poor but pious parents (his father was a cabinet maker). Yisroel Aaron Fischel (later known as Harry) became an architect and a builder by the age of 19. At 20, he emigrated to America virtually penniless (“he had 60 cents in his pocket” Chuck tells me) and earned his first million in real estate at a young age (he pioneered building tenements in the Lower East Side on irregular-shaped lots, becoming the first successful Jewish developer on the Lower East Side). But even when he was earning just $10 a week, so his biography reads, he sent money home to help support his parents. “Fischel was one of the leading

pioneers in the growth of American Judaism, in general, and in American Jewish Orthodoxy, in particular, particularly in the dynamic precedentsetting first half of the 20th Century,” the Wikipedia biography notes. Chuck notes that Fischel laid the cornerstone at Yeshiva University, built a high school for Jewish girls, and personally prevailed on President Taft to install a kosher kitchen at Ellis Island in 1911, so that Orthodox Jewish immigrants could have the opportunity to eat kosher food during a probation period (so they could be strong enough to pass the test to avoid deportation). He also built the first modern Jewish theater in 1904 (exclusively for Yiddish productions).He was first Treasurer of the Central Committee for the Relief of Jews Suffering Through the War in 1914, a member of the Executive Committee of the Joint Distribution Committee in 1914; organizer of the Palestine Building Loan Association in 1921; built the home, office, yeshiva and synagogue for the Chief Rabbi of Palestine Abraham Isaac Kook at his own expense in 1923; established the Harry Fischel Institute for Talmudic Research in 1931 (which, after the creation of the country of Israel, trained, for many years, a large percentage of the judges who presided over the religious courts in the country); and established the Harry Fischel

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One of the parlors at the Fairlawn Inn © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com Foundation on January 4, 1932 (later renamed the Harry & Jane Fischel Foundation). He laid the cornerstone at Yeshiva University. Fischel also built the first synagogue in Hunter, but it burnt down in 1914, so he built a new one across the street from his home – a charming Victorian from 1914 that is on the National Register of Historic Places and is still operating. Fischel died in 1948, just before

Israel became a nation. The Fischel house remained in the family until 1993, when a couple bought what had become a decrepit structure and devoted 3 ½ years to restore and renovate it into a bed-and-breakfast, which opened in 1996. Fischel’s great grandson, Aaron Reichel, has visited the inn twice, See page D5

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Recognizing Columbus’ vision & perseverance BY CLAIRE LYNCH Columbus Day is on October 9 this year and we remember this important figure in history. Thousands of people will march up Fifth Avenue in New York City’s 73rd Annual Columbus Day Parade and looking on will be more than a million people. Leonard Riggio, the Founder and Chairman of Barnes & Noble, is the Grand Marshal of the 73rd Columbus Day Parade. Riggio created the theme of this year’s parade, “A Celebration of Italian-American Authors,” and is inviting Italian-American authors from across the country to march up Fifth Avenue with him in the parade. (columbuscitizensfd.org) The Annual Columbus Day Parade is the world’s largest celebration of Italian-American heritage and culture. As Grand Marshal, Leonard Riggio will lead dozens of bands, floats and dance troupes along Fifth Avenue in a nonstop parade of family entertainment and Italian-American pride. Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest sailors and explorers of all time. Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451, his father was a wool weaver and Christopher’s job, as a boy, was to help his father at the loom and in the shop.

The shop was on an important seaport and whenever he saw the sea, Columbus dreamed of sailing off to faraway places. He would look around and see that others seemed content to work in the shop and in his home town, but Columbus wanted to see other parts of the world, according to the book by Piero Ventura called “Christopher Columbus,” published in 1978. Columbus first went to sea as a teenager, participating in several trading voyages in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. One such voyage, to the island of Khios, in modern day Greece, brought him the closest he would come to Asia. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 nearly cost him his life when the commercial fleet he was sailing with was attacked by French privateers off the coast of Portugal. He was shipwrecked off Portugal after his ship was burned. He found his way ashore and went to Lisbon in 1477 where he lived with his brother, Bartholomew. He had a shop there where he sold sailing charts and ships’ instruments to seamen. While chatting with the visiting seamen, Columbus formed his own ideas about exploring the world. Columbus apparently traveled to

Ireland and England and later claimed to have gone as far as Iceland. Columbus was in Genoa, Italy, in 1479. Returning to Portugal, he married Dona Felipa but he lost his wife shortly after their son, Diego, was born in 1480. By this time Columbus had become interested in westward voyages. He had learned of the legendary Atlantic Ocean voyages and sailors’ reports of land to the west of the Madeira Islands and the Azores. Acquiring books and maps, Columbus accepted Marco Polo’s erroneous location for Japan - 1,500 miles east of China. In addition, he accepted Ptolemy’s underestimation of the circumference of the Earth and overestimation of the size of the Eurasian landmass. (scholastic.com) He came to believe that Japan was about 3,000 miles to the west of Portugal which was a distance that could be sailed in existing vessels. His idea was furthered by the suggestions of the Florentine cosmographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli. In 1484, Columbus asked for support for an exploratory voyage from King John II of Portugal, but he was refused. The Portuguese also underestimated the distance but believed it to be beyond the capabilities of existing ships.

In 1485, Columbus took his son and went to Spain where he spent almost seven years trying to get financial support from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. The question was whether or not Christopher Columbus could set sail and finding a new route to the Indies. Columbus was received at court and given a small annuity to live on. An apparently final refusal in 1492 made Columbus start preparing to go to France, but a final appeal to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain proved successful. An agreement between the crown and Columbus set the terms for the expedition. On August 3, 1492, Columbus’ fleet of three boats sailed from Palos which is in southwestern Spain. The largest of the ships was the Santa Maria but it was also the slowest and hardest to sail. The other two boats were the Nina and the Pinta. Compared to the ships of today, all three were small. The three boats were made of wood. There were about 90 crewmen for the combined fleet of the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. They lived on hard biscuits, salted meat and fish. They drank beer and water. They could See page D6

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Last week, I tried to answer as many questions as I could in the limited space I have. But I ran out of column before I ran out of queries. So this week, more relatively short and concise answers to reader’s questions. Q: I am 61. I plan to wait until I am 70 before I start my Social Security. My wife is 66 and already getting her Social Security. My benefit will be twice as much as hers is. If I die before I reach age 70, what will she get? A: It all depends on your age when you die. If you are 70 or older and getting Social Security when you die, she will start getting whatever amount you were getting, less her own benefit rate. If you die between 66 and 70 and assuming you hadn’t filed for Social Security yet, she will get your full retirement rate plus whatever “delayed retirement credits” you would have accumulated up to the month of your death. Those DRCs pay two-thirds of 1 percent for each month beyond age 66. For example, if you die on your 68th birthday, she’d get a widow’s rate of 116 percent, less her own retirement benefit. If you die before age 66, she will just get your full retirement rate, again, less her own benefit. Q: I don’t understand Social Security retroactivity rules. When I applied for my benefits, I wasn’t offered any opportunity to get retroactive benefits. When my neighbor filed, he was able to get six months’ worth of retroactive payments. What gives? A: What gives is that you must have been under 66 when you applied for your Social Security and your neighbor must have been over 66. The rules say retroactive benefits cannot be granted if they involve the payment of any reduced retirement benefits. Or to put that another way, they can’t be paid prior to age 66. Q: Why is Social Security so complicated? A: I once spent a whole column answering this question. I made the point that the basic Social Security rules are really quite simple. But the finer points of those rules can get messy because, well, life is messy. Some people want to retire at 62. So there are special rules for them. Some want to work until they drop dead. So there are special rules for them. More than a few retirees still have small children at home. So there are special rules for them. Many people become disabled before reaching retirement age. So there are special rules for them. Some married couples have one working spouse. Others, two. So there are special rules for them. Other people get divorced and remarry. So there are special rules for them. Thousands of people worked at jobs not covered by Social Security. So there

are special rules for them. I could go on and on, but you get my point. Social Security rules can be varied and convoluted because people’s lives can be varied and convoluted. Q: Do you suggest filing a Social Security claim online or in person at my local Social Security office? A: If you’ve got a relatively straightforward claim with no complications, I recommend filing your claim online. But if you’ve got one of those “varied and convoluted” situations I just discussed in the prior answer, then I think you should talk to a real human being by calling the Social Security Administration at 800772-1213. You can file your claim over the phone, or you could make an appointment to see someone at your local Social Security office. Q: I am 68 years old and I am raising my grandson. His father is in prison and his mother is a junkie. Can he get Social Security on my record? A: Probably not. Children can usually get benefits on grandma’s or grandpa’s Social Security account only if both parents are deceased or disabled -- or if the grandparent has adopted the grandchild. Q: I am about to turn 66 and plan to sign up for my own Social Security retirement benefit. I also get a widow’s benefit from the Texas Teacher’s Retirement System because my recently deceased husband was a teacher all his life. Someone told me my Social Security will be reduced because of some offset. Is this true? A: No, it’s not true. The offset you mentioned applies to people who worked at a job not covered by Social Security and get a pension from that job. But you did not work at such a job. Your husband did. So any Social Security benefits he might have been due would have been subject to an offset. But your Social Security benefit will NOT be offset. However, I suggest you talk to the people who run the Texas retirement system and ask them if the fact that you will be getting your own Social Security retirement check in any way impacts the widow’s benefit they are paying you. Q: I am 72 years old. I am getting Social Security even though I am still working. But I have many physical problems and will probably have to quit my job. Can I sign up for Social Security disability? A: No, you can’t. Social Security disability benefits are no longer payable after age 66. Or to put that another way, after age 66, a disability benefit would pay exactly the same amount as the retirement benefit you are already getting. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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3 Day Fall Getaway in the Catskills C ontinued from page D3 Fischel’s great grandson, Aaron Reichel, has visited the inn twice, Chuck tells me. It is interesting to see some of the relics of the past: built 1904 when electricity was considered “transitional” (they didn’t know if electricity would last), there are light fixtures that were made to accommodate both electricity

corporate retreat (with all the outdoor activities- from skiing to mountain biking that are so great for teambuilding); special interest groups, multigenerational getaways, destination wedding with expansive lawns for a tent (Chuck loves to cook and has accommodated weddings with up to 150 guests). The inn is ideal for a hub-and-spoke

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itinerary for exploring and enjoying the amazing array of historic, heritage, cultural and outdoor attractions and Chuck offers lists of attractions walking distance and a short drive that fill out a three-day getaway but can also easily fill a longer itinerary. He also can put you on the path for antiquing, and the Hudson Valley Wine & Craft Beverage See page D6

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not drink sea water because of the high salt content. In that day they had not yet developed methods for distilling the sea-water to remove the salt. Living conditions were difficult. The crew slept on the hard deck and was often exposed to the weather. Because of the danger of a wooden ship burning to the water-line, fires had to be strictly controlled. The cooking was done by the ships cook in the forward part of the ship. The captain normally had a small cabin in the rear part of the ship. (indepthinfo.com) On the long voyage from Spain to the Caribbean, Columbus got lucky. Sure he had a dream and a vision, but luck played a large part in Christopher Columbus’ fortune. The winds were tolerable. The weather was pretty good. Columbus managed to avoid the hurricane season by stopping for repairs and supplies in the Canary Islands. Other ships had tried to cross the Atlantic Ocean, but they had been shipwrecked or forced to turn back because of accidents. After 29 days out of sight of land, on October of 1492, the crew spotted flocks of birds, which were probably field birds. Land was sighted on 2 a.m. on October of 1492 by a sailor of the Pinta ship, Rodrigo de Triana. Columbus called it San Salvador, in the present days the Bahamas or Turks and Caicos. The indigenous residents had already named it Guanahani. The indigenous people he found in their homelands were peaceful and friendly. (theageofdiscovery.wikispaces.com) The Arawak Indians inhabited the

island in the Bahamas that Columbus and his crew landed on. At first Columbus thought that he was near Japan or China which is why he called them “Indians.” He looked for treasures and spices but he found the inhabitants had few possessions. He wrote, “They brought us parrots, balls of cotton thread, lances and such trifles as they owned and we traded small bells and other trinkets for them.” Columbus had lots of crew members on board with skills in various areas, but he often wished he had a botanist on board. When they arrived in Hispaniola, they found many types of plants that were unknown to them. He wrote in his journal, “This world is the most beautiful I have ever seen, and I never get tired of looking at the splendid vegetation, so different from ours. I believe there are many plants and trees here that would be very much appreciated in Spain but I am not familiar with them.” (Piero Ventura) He discovered corn, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, papaya, strawberries, peanuts, peppers, pineapples, avocados, the cacao tree (cocoa beans), the rubber tree, tobacco and more in the New World. Eventually these were brought back to Europe. Columbus’ voyage back to Spain was much more dangerous than his trip west had been. There were many rough storms and the Nina almost sank. As it was, Columbus lost the Santa Maria when its bow hit a coral reef near Haiti. The ship was totaled. Columbus and his crew saved what they could from the Santa Maria but they couldn’t use it to return home.

He left many of his crew members on Hispaniola since he had one less ship and they built a fort for them to live in. It was on March 15, 1493, that they finally touched ground in Spain. Columbus went to Barcelona to give a report of all of his findings to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. He told them his tales of the New World. Impressed, they gave him a huge reception and called him the “Admiral of the Ocean Sea” and “Viceroy of the Indies.” He was asked to make a second voyage to the New World but his second, third and fourth trips weren’t as successful as the first. Still, Christopher Columbus is credited with opening up the “Age of Discovery.” He was an adventurer, a traveler, an explorer. Columbus died on May 20, 1506, at the age of 55 in Valladolid, Spain. Many people worldwide admire the courage of Christopher Columbus. I know I wonder what motivated him, what inspired him to go and explore new lands. It took a lot of courage. It was common in Columbus’ time for discoverers to sail for the explicit purpose of finding new lands, trading with their people and colonizing them. Christopher Columbus accomplished a lot against the highest odds. Before Columbus went on his first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, no one knew much about the world. Mapmakers did not know about the landmasses between Europe and Asia. The explorations that began the Age of Discovery changed world maps for good. European mapmakers got new information about the world from explorers and sailors, and they were

able to fill in the blank spaces on their maps. Prior to Columbus’ time, all of the European voyages had followed coastlines or crossed open seas to lands previously known or at least sighted by storm-driven ships. The Portuguese took the early lead in developing navigational techniques. Aided by Prince Henry the Navigator in 1416, the Portuguese developed celestial navigation using quadrants and astrolabes. Celestial navigation determined latitude by observing the sun and stars. Many sailors, however, determined their course by using compass readings and measuring a ship’s speed to determine its position. Only Christopher Columbus set off directly across a broad, unknown sea with no specific knowledge of how far it extended or what lay on the other side. We know that the Vikings had already sailed to America before Columbus did but in the end, Christopher Columbus created a bridge between the old world and the new world. The Western and Eastern Hemispheres were no longer separate entities. Once the Europeans were able to reach nearly all of the parts of the globe, a new modern age would begin, transforming the world forever. People back then didn’t use the world “globalization” but Columbus opened up a whole new world. Columbus once wrote in his diary: “I went sailing upon the sea and have continued to this day, which very occupation inclines all who follow it to wish to learn the secrets of the world.” Happy Columbus Day, everyone!

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3 Day Fall Getaway in the Catskills: Fairlawn Inn is Superb Hub for Exploring the Hudson River Valley C ontinued from page D5 trail (TravelHudsonValley.com) (And Chuck can steer you to every one, providing comprehensive lists, brochures, maps, print-outs, and his personal guidance and tips.) Hiking is a huge activity and for my second day at the inn, I go to the North-South Lake Campground from which there are many trails as well as a fantastic lake (people are actually swimming with the record high temperature for a fall day), and set out for one of my favorite hikes that takes me to more of the Hudson River School artists’ favorite spots: North-South Lake (site #6 on the Hudson River

School Art Trail), Artist’s Rock and Sunset Rock (site #7 on the HRSAT); another trail goes to where the Catskill Mountain House stood (trail site #8). For my third day, Chuck gives me a tour of the Hunter Antique Mall, housed in what used to be the Masonic Lodge, which he also owns, which offers a literal treasure trove of fabulous finds, with fascinating documentation and excellent pricing. He points out a pre-Revolutionary chair made in Philadelphia that easily could have accommodated George Washington, and a pair of chairs signed on the bottom for Elizabeth Abell, a friend of Abraham Lincoln’s who introduced Mary Todd to him. (It turns

out that chuck is an absolute expert on antiquing, and can steer you to auctions and a “junking” trail where you can find treasures at garage-sale prices). He offers his patrons clever ideas: like turning a stack of vintage luggage into a sidetable that also affords cramped apartment-dwellers storage; and how you can make a bird feeder out of gorgeous blue-and-white China cup and saucer; and decorates otherwise bland furniture with a waxy-press-on craft. I then go on to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill (#1 on the Hudson River School Art Trail, www.thomascole.org) with a sensational guided tour as well as featured exhibit in the New Studio (this

year’s exhibit is “Sanford R. Gifford in the Catskills”); the house usually closes at the end of October but this year has an extended season of November weekends; and then on to Olana State Historic Site (#2 on the HRSAT), in Hudson NY, which closes for the season on Oct. 28 (www.olana.org). I prefer hiking to experience fall foliage, but those who prefer driving will find several scenic byways: Greene County’s two National Scenic Byways include a 21-mile route that descends from high country peaks to Durham Valley farmland.; along the way, you will find views that stretch across the Hudson River Valley to summits in four neighboring New England states.

Then take an excursion along Mountain Clove, a byway that meanders through ravines, historic districts, and waterfalls. In fact, one of the best foliage views in New York State, Chuck notes, is just 2 miles from the Fairlawn Inn door, at the intersection of Rte 214 and 23A – which looks toward Bear Creek and some half-dozen mountains that form layers. An Arts-Meets-Nature Driving/ Exploration Route: The Kaaterskill Clove Experience provides a new selfguided discovery tour through the history of American art, and the primeval landscape that inspired it. Tailored, easy-to-follow itineraries provide a roadmap for families, adventure seekers and leisure travelers to experience the Kaaterskill Clove at your own pace, while enjoying everything that Greene County has to offer, from farm stands to charming cafes.

Other attractions include: Sky Walkway over the Hudson River alongside the Rip Van Winkle Bridge. Antiquing (Tannersville and Catskill are the main villages, but Chuck can steer you to auctions and a “junking” trail where you can find treasures at garage-sale prices). You can follow the Hudson Valley Wine and Craft Beverage trail (travelHudsonValley.com) Bike (or walk) the 2.7-mile long Huckleberry Trail that follows the old Huckleberry Railroad track and is mostly under trees. There is mountain biking and golf at Windham Mountain (another wonderful ski mountain just 8 miles up 23A). Close by in Coxsackie is The Bronck House (in the same family for 400 years) and the quaint town of Hudson with its galleries, antiques, boutiques

and restaurants, which is operated by the Greene County Historical Society (http://www.gchistory.org/). The Fairlawn Inn is within 90 minutes of major attractions including Hyde Park (Franklin Roosevelt’s home and library), the Walk Over the Hudson, Hyde Park (FDR),Walk Over Hudson, Huguenot Village in New Paltz (a national historic site with costumed interpreters, www.huguenotstreet. org), Howe Caverns and Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame). And it’s just 2 ½ hours from “the universe” of New York City. The village of Hunter is accessible from Amtrak to Hudson, MTA to Poughkeepsie, where you can find Enterprise and other rental car agencies, car service and Uber. The Fairlawn Inn, 7872 Main Street (Hwy 23A), Hunter, NY 12442, 518-2635025, www.fairlawninn.com. (Children

must be 10 or older.) Really helpful sites to plan your getaway include www. greatnortherncatskills.com and its fall hub www.greatnortherncatskills.com/ catskills-fall-foliage offered by the Greene County Tourism, 700 Rte 23B, Leeds, NY 12451, 800-355-CATS, 518-943-3223. ____________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/ karen-rubin and travelwriters magazine.com/TravelFeatures Syndicate/. Blogging at goingplaces n e a r andfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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MARKETPLACE GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday 10/6 & 10/7 9am to 3pm 26 St. James St. South Clothes, books, housewares, electric heaters, Christmas items. Something for everyone. No Previews! RAIN DATE: Oct. 20, 9-3pm INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com MOVING SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday, October 7th 9am to 4pm 115 Euston Road Indoor/outside Kitchenware, small appliances, Christmas decorations, children’s desks and other furniture, linens and bedding, large area rugs, records, DVDs, BBQ, hammocks, outdoor items, China, porcelain and crystal. PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees. com WALNUT FARM DINING ROOM table. 41” wide, 78” long, 30” high. Includes 2 sleeves. Excellent condition. No chairs. Picture by request. Best offer. 516-410-6300

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TAG SALE FALL FAIR Sunday, October 15 12:00pm—5:00pm Sponsored by The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City, NY 11530 (on the grounds of the Museum) Featuring: Philip Weiss, appraiser $10 item — Max 3 items (no jewelry or furniture) Select vendors — Shop for sales at A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop. Info call 516-7468900 TAG SALE Saturday, October 7 and Sunday October 8. Something for everyone. 10am to 4pm 516747-4956

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VACATION RENTAL THE HEART OF MIAMI BEACH: 2 Bedroom Condo for rent in February and March. Close to all with ocean and bay views. Master suite with bathroom and second bedroom with bathroom. Pool/J acuzzi and private gym in building. Serious interest. Please call 347-386-2051

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JAMESPORT Privacy with a view! Adirondack Contemporary on 1.5 acres set amongst the treetops. Borders preserved land in the back and pond in front. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Stone fireplace, CAC, HW floors, 10’ ceilings. 30x24 detached garage/workshop with 8’ overhead door. Close to Jitney stop & town. Must See! Reduced! $749,900. MLS#2951222. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

LAUREL Saturday, 10/7 1:00-3:00 3690 Great Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with deeded beach rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large laundry room. Walk up attic. $799,000 MLS #2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

RIVERHEAD Rolling Woods. Beautiful home in Beach Community. Grand entrance, LR, DR, Great Rm/Fireplace, Large EIK, 4 BRs, 4 Baths, MBR w/ Ensuite & WIC, unfinished bonus room, 2.5 car garage, full basement/workshop & outside entrance, CAC. Parklike grounds. Deeded beach. REDUCED! $690,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631413-7572

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PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

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October 7

“Wacky Witches Storycraft”, for children ages 4 to 8, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 11 a.m.

October 10

The “Art In the Afternoon” series at the Bethpage Public Library continues with Art Historian Ines Powell presenting “The Frick Collection” at 2 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, “Countdown To College: Step-by-Step guide to Navigating High School” will be offered for tweens and teens.

October 11

An afternoon book discussion at the Hicksville Public Library will meet at 1 p.m. to discuss the book The Pecan Man by Cassie Selleck.

October 12

Chef Rob Scott demonstrates how to make Little Italy lemon almond ricotta biscuits at the Bethpage Public Library at 7 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

October 14

At 2 p.m., the Young Adult Reading Club will meet at the Bethpage Public Library. For students in grades 6 through 12 only, an author’s event will be held with Brenden Fletcher, author of the graphic novel Motor Crush. Brenden Fletcher, graphic novel writer, will be at the Bethpage Public Library for an author lecture at 3 p.m.

be held at 10:30 a.m. on two consecutive Mondays, today and October 23 at the Bethpage Public Library. Brian Cox stars in Churchill at the Hicksville Public Library. The film is rated PG, runs 105 minutes long, and will be shown at 1:30 p.m. Children ages 3 ½ to 6 years of age are invited to join “Teddy Bear Pajama Storytime” at the Bethpage Public Library at 7 p.m.

October 17

“Paint Party with Celicia Cargill” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Advanced registration is required. A “Harvest Tea” will be held with Chef Barbara Sheridan at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. There will be two sessions, one today and the second, on Tuesday, October 24. Please register in advance for either event.

October 18

Fran Hilliard will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to hold a session on “Fall Medicare Open Enrollment”.

October 19

The Teen Corner of the Hicksville Public Library will hold a section program of “Long Island Ghost Stories” at 7 p.m. with Joseph Flammer and Diane Hill, the Paranormal Adventurers.

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Tweens and teens in grades 4 through 7 are invited to join a program on Minecraft at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m.

October 16

The Karkowska Sisters Duo will perform “Music Love Stories” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, The New York Exceptions will perform “Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s”. “Baby Smart”, for infants ages 9 to 17 months with their caregivers, will

October 22

Naomi Watts, which will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. It is rated PG-13 and runs for 105 minutes. “The Artistry of Marilyn Horne” will be discussed with Marc Courtade, Executive Director of the Huntington Arts Council, at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library.

October 24

A second session of the “Harvest Tea” will be held with Chef Barbara Sheridan at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Please register in advance. At 6 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, a program for tweens and teens, “Zombie Makeup Tutorial” will be held. The Hicksville Public Library will offer a “Breast Cancer Information Table” at the Library with representatives from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program from 5 to 8 p.m. The Hicksville Public Library will host Chef Rob Scott in a food preparation demonstration on fall favorites in “Always Full of Fall Flavors” at 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.

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October 29

The Bethpage Public Library continues to host the “OctaCon Gaming Convention” from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. at the Library, in partnership with Game Master Gatherings.

October 30

The Hicksville Public Library will be showing the movie Everything, Everything with Amandla Stenberg at 1:30 p.m. The film is rated PG-13 and is 96 minutes long. A Book-to-Film Discussion will be held at 12 noon with Fran Cohen. Barry Rivadue, pop culture historian, will be discussing “The Lively History of Halloween In America” at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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The Bethpage Public Library will host the “OctaCon Gaming Convention” from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Library, in partnership with Game Master Gatherings. This will be a two-day event, through tomorrow.

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Meetings are scheduled for October 18, November 15 and December 20. Groups are facilitated by Lucia Jamaluddin, LMSW, Neuroscience Social Worker. Registration is required for this free group. For further details or to register, please call Ms. Jamaluddin at (516) 6634593.

Broadway Theatre today for those patrons who have pre-registered. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Library.

A bus trip, arranged by the Bethpage Public Library, will be going to see Annie Get Your Gun at the Westchester

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Individuals affected by multiple sclerosis are invited to join a free support group sponsored by NYU Winthrop’s Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care Center. Sessions are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, Suite ML-5, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-AR7, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR7 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 1, 2006, Plaintiff against STEPHANIE WISBORO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 28, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 17th day of October, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 133 Pollok Place, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801. (Section: 12, Block: 300, Lot: 31). Approximate amount of lien $ 574,784.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 005861-10. Bradley Marks, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 MIT 5571 4X 09/15,22,29,10/06 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BROOKHAVEN GOSHEN MORTGAGE LLC AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE FOR GDBT I TRUST 2011-1, Plaintiff -against- EILEEN BEATTY A/K/A EILEEN BEATTY-GRECO A/K/A EILEEN M. BEATTY-GRECO, CHARLES GRECO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 19, 2017 and entered on August 1, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on October 20, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being

in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, being bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the Southerly end of a curve connecting the Westerly side of Monroe Drive with the Southerly side of Pine Road; RUNNING THENCE South East 100 feet; THENCE South West 100 feet; THENCE North West 120 feet; THENCE along the Southerly side of Pine Road, North East 80 feet to the Northerly end of a curve having a radius of 20.00 feet and length of 31.42 feet connecting the Westerly side of Monroe Drive and the Southerly side of Pine Road; THENCE Southeasterly along the arc of said curve a distance of 31.42 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Section: 15 Block: 6 Lot: 28 Said premises known as 284 MONROE DRIVE, MASTIC BEACH, NY Approximate amount of lien $139,010.27 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 26351/2008. THOMAS J. CASEY, ESQ., Referee Jeffrey A. Kosterich, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 68 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Tuckahoe, NY 10707 {* Mid Island Times*} MIT 5572 4X 09/15,22,29,10/06 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Kani Mahendru a/k/a Kani Sham Mahendru a/k/a Kani Sham; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated October 5, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on October 24, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 83 Kraemer Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 12. Block 190 Lots 33, 34, 35 and 36. Approximate amount of judgment $668,847.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 13-007163. Edward G. McCabe, Esq.,

Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: September 13, 2017 MIT 5573 4X 09/22,29,10/06,13 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau M&T Bank, Plaintiff AGAINST Vincent J. Valenti, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 3/20/2017and entered on 6/9/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on October 17, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 4 Thorne Court, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: D, LOT: 118. Approximate amount of judgment is $178,166.71 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009253/2013. Robert L. Ryan Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7247 4X 09/15,22,29,10/06 LEGAL NOTICE File # 325253/F,G,H SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK by the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: OSCAR ARBAIZA ROBERT E. ARBAIZA TINA MARIE ARBAIZA COURTNEY DURBEN SOPHIA BROWN A petition having been duly filed by TINA MONTANARO who is domiciled at 4033 Jean Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York on November 1 , 2017, at 9:30 in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made

in the Estate of CARMINE P. MONTANARO, lately domiciled at 4033 Jean Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, authorizing TINA MONTANARO, as Administratrix of the Estate of CARMINE P. MONTANARO, deceased, I. To distribute and allocate the net settlement proceeds of $4,939.23, derived from the gross settlement with defendants COMBUSTION ENGINEERING now being administered through the COMBUSTION ENGINEERING TRUST in the sum of $580.27, BABCOCK & WILCOX now being administered through the BABCOCK & WILCOX TRUST in the sum of $1,065.15, H.K. PORTER now being administered through the H.K. PORTER TRUST in the sum of $63.75, KACC ASBESTOS PI now being administered through the KACC ASBESTOS PI TRUST in the sum of $392.63, FIBREBOARD now being administered through the FIBREBOARD TRUST in the sum of $609.08, ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES now being administered through the ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES TRUST in the sum of $1,050.95, OWENS CORNING now being administered through the OCF TRUST in the sum of $984.40, UNITED STATES GYPSUM now being administered through the UNITED STATES GYPSUM TRUST in the sum of $1,191.10, ARTRA ASBESTOS now being administered through the ARTRA ASBESTOS PI TRUST in the sum of $37.50, PFIZER INCORPORATED in the sum of $1,875.00, PLIBRICO COMPANY now being administered through the PLIBRICO COMPANY TRUST in the sum of $18.00 and ROBERT A. KEASBEY COMPANY in the sum of $87.23, for a gross settlement total of $7,955.06, the adequacy of the gross settlement offer from defendants COMBUSTION ENGINEERING now being administered through the COMBUSTION ENGINEERING TRUST in the sum of $580.27, BABCOCK & WILCOX now being administered through the BABCOCK & WILCOX TRUST in the sum of $1,065.15, H.K. PORTER now being administered through the H.K. PORTER TRUST in the sum of $63.75, KACC ASBESTOS PI now being administered through the KACC ASBESTOS PI TRUST in the sum of $392.63,

FIBREBOARD now being administered through the FIBREBOARD TRUST in the sum of $609.08, ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES now being administered through the ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES TRUST in the sum of $1,050.95, OWENS CORNING now being administered through the OCF TRUST in the sum of $984.40, UNITED STATES GYPSUM now being administered through the UNITED STATES GYPSUM TRUST in the sum of $1,191.10, ARTRA ASBESTOS now being administered through the ARTRA ASBESTOS PI TRUST in the sum of $37.50, PFIZER INCORPORATED in the sum of $1,875.00, PLIBRICO COMPANY now being administered through the PLIBRICO COMPANY TRUST in the sum of $18.00 and ROBERT A. KEASBEY COMPANY in the sum of $87.23, for a gross settlement total of $7,955.06, as well as attorneys’ fees to WEITZ & LUXENBERG, P.C. in the amount of $2,524.88 and return of disbursements incurred by WEITZ & LUXENBERG, P.C. in the amount of $380.42 were approved by Order of the Supreme Court, New York County, dated , leaving net settlement proceeds of $4,939.23. MSPRC has been paid $110.53 from plaintiff’s conscious pain and suffering settlement proceeds pursuant to the Order of the Supreme Court. It is respectfully requested that this Court approve the allocation and distribution of the net settlement proceeds as set forth herein; II. To allocate ninety percent (90%) of the net settlement proceeds to the cause of action for conscious pain and suffering and ten percent (10%) of the net settlement proceeds to the cause of action for wrongful death against the aforementioned defendant; 1. To allocate the net sum of $4,434.25, representing ninety percent (90%) of the net settlement proceeds, to the conscious pain and suffering claim belonging to the decedent’s Estate, to be distributed in accordance with EPTL Section 4-1.1: TO: NAME AMOUNT To: TINA MONTANARO, as and for her share as surviving spouse and distributee of said decedent, pursuant to Section 4-1.1 of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, equal to 100.0% of net conscious pain and suffer-

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LEGAL NOTICES ing proceeds (spouse is entitled to $50,000.00 + 1/2 remainder; spouse was previously awarded $2,990.14 by prior Decree of this Court dated January 16, 2003, $3,433.45 and $2,490.32 by prior Decrees of this Court dated March 26, 2004, $93.15 by prior Decree of this Court dated March 30, 2006 and $989.05 by prior Decrees of this Court dated November 30, 2009; spouse is currently petitioning this Court for $71.50) $4,434.25 TOTAL: $4,434.25 2. To allocate the net sum of $504.98, representing ten percent (10%) of the net settlement proceeds, to the wrongful death of said decedent, to be distributed pursuant to EPTL Section 5-4.4 as follows: TO: NAME AMOUNT To: TINA MONTANARO, as and for her share as surviving spouse and beneficiary of said decedent, pursuant to Section 5-4.4 of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, equal to 100.0% of net wrongful death proceeds $504.98 TOTAL: $504.98 III. To remove and/or modify the restrictions in the Limited Letters of Administration issued to TINA MONTANARO, petitioner as such Administratrix, to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of such decree; IV. To dispense with the filing of a bond; V. To discontinue this action against the defendants, COMBUSTION ENGINEERING now being administered through the COMBUSTION ENGINEERING TRUST, BABCOCK & WILCOX now being administered through the BABCOCK & WILCOX TRUST, H.K. PORTER now being administered through the H.K. PORTER TRUST, KACC ASBESTOS PI now being administered through the KACC ASBESTOS PI TRUST, FIBREBOARD now being administered through the FIBREBOARD TRUST, ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES now being administered through the ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES TRUST, OWENS CORNING now being administered through the OCF TRUST, UNITED STATES GYPSUM now being administered through the UNITED STATES GYPSUM TRUST, ARTRA ASBESTOS now being administered through the ARTRA ASBESTOS PI TRUST,

PFIZER INCORPORATED, PLIBRICO COMPANY now being administered through the PLIBRICO COMPANY TRUST and ROBERT A. KEASBEY COMPANY, listed herein, and to continue against all other non-settling defendants; and VI. To judicially settle and allow petitioner’s account with respect to the total amount of $7,955.06 and to grant such other and further relief as may be just and proper. Hon. Dated, Attested and Sealed, Surrogate (Seal) Chief Clerk WEITZ & LUXENBERG, P.C. (212) 558-5687 Attorney for Petitioner Telephone Number 700 Broadway, New York, New York 10003 Address of Attorney (Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.) BN 7248 4X 09/15,22,29,10/06 LEGAL NOTICE File#325253/I,J,K SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK by the Grace of God Free and Independent TO: OSCAR ARBAIZA ROBERT E. ARBAIZA TINA MARIE ARBAIZA COURTNEY DURBEN SOPHIA BROWN A petition having been duly filed by TINA MONTANARO who is domiciled at 4033 Jean Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York on November 1 , 2017, at 9:30 in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the Estate of CARMINE P. MONTANARO, lately domiciled at 4033 Jean Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, authorizing TINA MONTANARO, as Administratrix of the Estate of CARMINE P. MONTANARO, deceased, I. To distribute and allocate the net settlement proceeds of $79.44, derived from the gross settlement with defendant MANVILLE now being administered through the

MANVILLE TRUST in the sum of $900.00, the adequacy of the gross settlement offer from defendant MANVILLE now being administered through the MANVILLE TRUST in the sum of $900.00, as well as attorneys’ fees to WEITZ & LUXENBERG, P.C. in the amount of $26.48 and return of disbursements incurred by WEITZ & LUXENBERG, P.C. in the amount of $794.08 having been approved by Order of the Supreme Court, New York County, dated December 5, 2012, leaving net settlement proceeds of $79.44, it being respectfully requested that this Court approve the allocation and distribution of the net settlement proceeds as set forth herein; II. To allocate ninety percent (90%) of the net settlement proceeds to the cause of action for conscious pain and suffering and ten percent (10%) of the net settlement proceeds to the cause of action for wrongful death against the aforementioned defendant; 1. To allocate the net sum of $71.50, representing ninety percent (90%) of the net settlement proceeds, to the conscious pain and suffering claim belonging to the decedent’s Estate, to be distributed in accordance with EPTL Section 4-1.1: TO: NAME AMOUNT To: TINA MONTANARO, as and for her share as surviving spouse and distributee of said decedent, pursuant to Section 4-1.1 of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, equal to 100.0% of net conscious pain and suffering proceeds (spouse is entitled to $50,000.00 + 1/2 remainder; spouse was previously awarded $2,990.14 by prior Decree of this Court dated January 16, 2003, $3,433.45 and $2,490.32 by prior Decrees of this Court dated March 26, 2004, $93.15 by prior Decree of this Court dated March 30, 2006 and $989.05 by prior Decrees of this Court dated November 30, 2009; spouse is currently petitioning this Court for $4,434.25) $71.50 TOTAL: $71.50 2. To allocate the net sum of $7.94, representing ten percent (10%) of the net settlement proceeds, to the wrongful death of said decedent, to be distributed pursuant to EPTL Section 5-4.4 as follows: TO: NAME AMOUNT To: TINA MONTANARO, as and for her share as surviving spouse and beneficiary of said

decedent, pursuant to Section 5-4.4 of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law, equal to 100.0% of net wrongful death proceeds $7.94 TOTAL: $7.94 III. To remove and/or modify the restrictions in the Limited Letters of Administration issued to TINA MONTANARO, petitioner as such Administratrix, to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of such decree; IV. To dispense with the filing of a bond; V. To discontinue this action against the defendant, MANVILLE now being administered through the MANVILLE TRUST, listed herein, and to continue against all other non-settling defendants; and VI. To judicially settle and allow petitioner’s account with respect to the total amount of $900.00 and to grant such other and further relief as may be just and proper. Hon. Dated, Attested and Sealed, Surrogate (Seal) Chief Clerk WEITZ & LUXENBERG, P.C. (212) 558-5687 Attorney for Petitioner Telephone Number 700 Broadway, New York, New York 10003 Address of Attorney (Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you.) BN 7249 4X 09/15,22,29,10/06 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. PETER SUTHERLAND; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 20, 2015, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.

On October 17, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 3724 STOKES AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 46 Block: 412 Lot: 70 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $634,446.68 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 14041-13 Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee BN 7250 4x 09/15,22,29,10/06

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael B. Mendonez, Jr. a/k/a Michael B. Mendonez, Gracia T. Mendonez a/k/a Grace T. Mendonez, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 3/1/2017and entered on 3/17/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on October 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 11 Berry Hill Lane, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 49, BLOCK: 267, LOT: 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $410,614.09 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005296/2014. Nicole Forchelli, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7251 4X 09/22,29,10/06,13 See page 20

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From page 19 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff against Min Yeong Yun, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered October 18, 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on October 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 39 Jackson Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 108 Lot 711-713. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Central Park, unincorporated area in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $379,715.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011842/12. Ernest Bartol, Esq., Referee VERNY700 BN 7252 4X 09/22,29,10/06,13

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THE POLICE BLOTTER Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on September 14 at 9:20 p.m. n

A 25-year-old man from Westbury was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Union Avenue in that town at 7:20 p.m. on September 10. n

Personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Manhattan Avenue in Westbury between 12 and 7 a.m. on September 11. n

On Midwood Street in Uniondale, unknown subjects damaged a victim’s parked car between 9 p.m. on September 11 and 8 a.m. the next day. n

At 12 p.m. on September 12, a safe key was stolen from a vehicle on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. n

At H&M in Hicksville, a 19-year-old woman from New Cassel was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 7 p.m. on September 12. n

Between just after midnight on September 14 and 6 a.m. that morning, an unknown subject keyed a victim’s parked vehicle on Cottonwood Lane in Westbury. n

At the corner of Zeckendorf Boulevard and Old Country Road in Westbury, a 27-year-old woman from that town was arrested at 2:33 p.m. on September 14. She was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

A 55-year-old woman from Lynbrook was arrested and charged with Shoplifting from Century 21 in Westbury at 3:30 p.m. on September 14. n

Between 7 pm. on September 14 and 6 a.m. the next day, the front and rear driver’s side windows of a vehicle that was parked on Linden Street in Wantagh were damaged. n

Two subjects were arrested at 8:35 p.m. on September 14 at the Target parking lot on Corporate Drive in Westbury. A 20-year-old man from Freeport and a 19-year-old woman from Roosevelt were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At a parking lot on Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, a 20-year-old man from East Meadow was arrested and was charged

At 10 p.m. on September 14, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged his vehicle with a BB gun on Sky Lane in Levittown. n

Sometime between 10 p.m. on September 14 and 10 a.m. the next day, a car that was parked on Morris Drive in East Meadow was damaged by spraypaint. n

On Elizabeth Drive in Bethpage, a victim reports that two tires of his vehicle were found to have been slashed between 3:30 and 8:25 a.m. on September 15. n

Criminal Possession of Marijuana was the charge brought against a 52-year-old man from Hollis, when he was arrested on September 15 at 3:50 p.m. on Nassau Road at East Roosevelt Avenue in Roosevelt. n

At the Crystal Nail Spa on Hicksville Road in Bethpage, unknown subjects damaged the front and side doors of the building sometime between 7:30 p.m. on September 15 and 945 a.m. the next morning. n

At 12:05 a.m. on September 16, a 32-year-old man from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Sunrise Highway in Wantagh.

Personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Post Avenue in Westbury between 6 p.m. on September 16 and noon the next day. n

License plates were stolen from a vehicle on Union Avenue in Westbury between 8 p.m. on September 16 and 6 a.m. the following morning. n

At the intersection of Northern Parkway and Nassau Road in Uniondale, a 57-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 2:47 a.m. on September 17. n

At King Kullen on New Hyde Park Road in Franklin Square, a 57-year-old woman from Mineola was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at 5:45 p.m. on September 17. n

On Catherine Avenue in Franklin Square, a 19-year-old woman from that town was arrested at 8:35 p.m. on September 17. She was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

A book bag was stolen at 7:30 p.m. on September 18 from a vehicle at Five Below in Westbury. n

At 8 p.m. on September 18, unknown subjects keyed a victim’s car while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Roosevelt.

On Madison Avenue in Franklin Square, the front passenger window of a parked vehicle was damaged at 12:30 a.m. on September 16. n

Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 26-year-old man from South Ozone Park when he was arrested on Post Avenue at Old Country Road in Westbury on September 16 at 4:05 a.m. n

A victim has reported that unknown subjects removed the license plates from her vehicle sometime between 8 p.m. on September 16 and 6 a.m. the next morning on Union Avenue in Westbury. n

At the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, various products were stolen from a vending machine at 12:50 p.m. on September 16.

On Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, a victim reports that the passenger front side windows of her parked vehicle were broken sometime between 11 p.m. on September 18 and 7 a.m. the next morning. n

A tablet was stolen from a vehicle on Grape Lane in Hicksville at 1:15 a.m. on September 19. n

A vehicle on Lane Drive West in Plainview was damaged between 11 p.m. on September 18 and 6 a.m. the following morning. n

At Target in Westbury, a 66-year-old woman from Roslyn was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 1:30 p.m. on September 20. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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In honor of Constitution Day, John F. Kennedy Middle School sixth-graders in Monica Klein’s social studies class studied the preamble.

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District hosts special 70th anniversary luncheon In honor of Levittown’s 70th anniversary, the Levittown School District proudly hosted a senior citizen luncheon on Sept. 27 at the Levittown Memorial Education Center. Partnered with Levittown’s anniversary committee, the afternoon was filled with history, music and food. About 50 seniors from the Golden Age Club attended the special event where culinary students from the Gerald R. Claps Career Technical Center prepared and served lunch. Under the direction of Mark Martufi, the NYSSMA gold award-winning Division Avenue High School Chamber Orchestra provided the entertainment. Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and member of the anniversary committee Todd Winch, kicked off the event by welcoming everyone to the celebration and reflecting on the strong history of the town. “As we know, a community is not something made up of houses, roads and schools,” he said. “Levittown is the community it is today because of its people, and today we celebrate 70 years of those very people.”

Levittown seniors were invited to a senior citizen luncheon on Sept. 27 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the town. Town of Hempstead councilman Dennis Dunne and Father Ralph Sommer also spoke during the luncheon. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald and Peggy Marenghi, Board of Education president, greeted

those in attendance. While thanking numerous sponsors, Louise Cassano of the anniversary committee informed community members of upcoming events to celebrate Levittown’s history and prepare

for the next major celebration in 2022, the town’s 75th anniversary. Events that will be held this year include the Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival and the Anniversary Dinner Dance on Oct. 20. The Levittown Community Council Special Events Committee also held raffles and sold Levittown memorabilia during the luncheon to support the anniversary efforts. A slideshow of old Levittown photos was featured on the back wall of the room and as the seniors mingled, they were encouraged to fill out a history sheet to test their knowledge of the town. Towards the end of the luncheon, Paul Manton of the Levittown Historical Society went over the sheet and provided the answers to the 12 questions about Levittown while seniors called out their answers. To conclude the afternoon, the Levittown Historical Society offered a tour of the Levittown Museum and Winch offered a tour of the courtyard garden of the Levittown School District’s Learning Center.

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The Division Avenue High School Chamber Orchestra performed for community members during the special luncheon. Gerald R. Claps Career and Technical Center Director Frank Creter (left) with culinary students and staff who provided lunch during the event.

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Todd Winch spoke about the history of Levittown.

Left to right: Levittown community member Mauro Cassano, Board of Education President Peggy Marenghi, anniversary committee member Louise Cassano, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald and community member Donna Ryan at Levittown’s senior luncheon.

Students, administrators, faculty, and staff at Levittown School District’s Northside Elementary School dressed in blue on Sept. 25 and gathered outside with pinwheels in hand, to celebrate International Day of Peace. In commemoration of the day, the school participated in “Pinwheels for Peace,” a project started in 2005 by two art teachers in Florida. Schools throughout the world take part in this special project each year, creating pinwheels to spread thoughts and feelings of peace throughout the country and the world. Facilitated by art teacher Nikki Kessler, this was the first time that the school took part in the activity. During their art class, students received different colored construction paper based on their grade level and were asked to decorate their pinwheels with peaceful symbols, words of inspiration and various designs. All classes assembled outside and formed an arc with their pinwheels held high to create a rainbow. A photo was taken to capture the school’s sign

of peace and Ms. Kessler added it to the Pinwheels for Peace website. Principal Frank Mortillaro spoke to the students about the meaning of the day while special guests Todd Winch, assistant superintendent for instruction, and Frank Creter, director of art, FACS, technology and GC Tech, were seated next to him in honor of the occasion. “We hope that by having the pinwheels, we make sure that we spread our love for everyone across the whole world, not only Northside,” said Mr. Mortillaro. “You always can make a difference.” Through the speech, the students learned various ways that they could make a difference in their own lives. Mr. Mortillaro listed small acts of kindness that they could all do each day and read a former Northside student’s poem titled, “It Does Not Matter.” The poem focused on celebrating differences and loving one another. In addition, the students conducted the Pledge of Allegiance and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “A Song of

Northside Elementary School students proudly held up their colorful pinwheels for Pinwheels for Peace. Peace.” One student from each grade level was asked to help release blue and gold balloons with a note attached to them. The notes served as a reminder

to whoever finds one of the balloons to promote acts of kindness.

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Northside Elementary School students and faculty formed a rainbow with their pinwheels in celebration of International Day of Peace. Second-graders showed off their green pinwheels on Sept. 25.

Third-graders gathered together with their decorated yellow pinwheels.

Students prepared to release balloons in honor of International Day of Peace.

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