Bethpage Newsgram (10/20/23) by Litmor Publishing

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Vol. 83, No. 41

SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW

RESEEDING THE HARBOR

HHS students named Commended Students

Seven Hicksville High School seniors: Matthew Chun, Sasha Ger, Nikki Kamath, Arshdeep Kaur, Bilal Mahmood, Pariket Raval and Sean Ryan were recently recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students are identified based on their Preliminary SAT scores. They placed among the top 50,000 of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2024

competition by taking the exam, which serves as the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. These students are part of a select group being recognized nationally for this exceptional academic accomplishment. In addition to exhibiting academic excellence, these students participate in a range of programs, organizations, and activities both in and outside of school.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) Town Receiver Jeff Pravato and Town Clerk Rich LaMarca with one million of the 12 million oyster and clam seedlings deposited into Oyster Bay Harbor throughout 2023. The Town of Oyster Bay took to the waters on the north shore to deposit the remaining one million of the roughly 12 million clam

and oyster seedlings that the Town planted into Oyster Bay throughout 2023. The Town grows out the seedlings at its Shellfish Hatchery

until they mature enough to be transferred into FLUPSY locations and grow-out areas where they can fully mature. See page 10

Shots fired at residence

Nassau County Police responded to a home on Lillian Lane, Plainview, on Sunday, October 5, at 2:30 a.m. where two bullet holes were found in the front of the residence. Police say that surveillance video of an unknown

subject walking up to the home and discharging two rounds before fleeing the scene eastbound on foot towards Hope Drive. There were no injuries reported. There is no further description of the subject at this time.

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

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Hicksville High School Commended Students representing the Class of 2024 are Nikki Kamath, Sean Ryan, Matthew Chun, Bilal Mahmood, Sasha Ger, Pariket Raval and Arshdeep Kaur with Hicksville High School Principal Raymond Williams. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

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Northside greets with gratitude Open house for Town’s for “Start with Hello Week”

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Town of Oyster Bay residents who are interested in enrolling their children in a pre-school program are invited to attend an open house at one of the Town’s two pre-schools, located in Syosset-Woodbury and Marjorie Post Parks. Town Councilwoman Laura Maier invites parents to the facilities to learn about the popular program available to three-and four-year-olds in the Town of Oyster Bay. “As a mother of young children, I know how important the early years of a child’s life can be in their development for the future,” Councilwoman Maier said. “The Town’s Pre-School Program offers a positive environment for each student to help and encourage their love of learning. Teachers focus on making learning and the social experience of the

Northside Elementary School first graders Madison DeSantis and Ethan Pierre added the finishing touch to the school’s Start With Hello wall. Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools It was a week focused on unity and welcoming smiles at Northside Elementary School as students celebrated Start With Hello Week from Sept. 18–22. Start With Hello is celebrated nationally and aims to teach children how to minimize social isolation, empathize with others and create a more inclusive and connected school culture. Throughout the week, students took meaningful action when they saw peers

isolated or alone, often starting with a simple hello. In every classroom, paper ribbons were available for students to give out to others who helped someone in need. The ribbons were proudly displayed on classroom doors. Students also found a buddy and sat outside in the sun to read to Northside’s ducks, Tater, Tot and Hashbrown. Finally, different grade levels united as pairs of students completed the “H” in a “Hello” display.

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With the holiday season fast approaching, the Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to enter a ticket lottery for this year’s Town Holiday Concerts, being held on November 27 and 28 at the Tilles Center at LIU Post in Brookville. “There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with the Town of Oyster Bay’s Holiday Concert Extravaganza. From music to dancing, this amazing performance brings out the holiday cheer in all who experience it,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “Due to its overwhelming popularity, the Town hosts a ticket lottery to ensure all residents have an equal opportunity to attend one of our wonderful performances. And, as always, this outstanding holiday entertainment is provided free of charge for our residents.” This year’s Holiday Concerts are scheduled for two evenings: Monday, November 27, and Tuesday, November

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Agastya Mittal and Brent Costello in Italy for the competition. Congratulations to Jericho High School junior Agastya Mittal and Jericho Middle School seventh grader Brent Costello for competing in the International Academic Competitions in Rome, Italy. Both Agastya and Brent

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Breast cancer screenings at Syosset Library Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) is partnering with NuHealth and the Breast Imaging Center at Nassau University Medical Center to bring the breast cancer screening van to the Syosset Public Library from 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. on Thursday Nov. 16. Free mammograms will be made available to asymptomatic women over the age of 40; Appointments include a breast exam from a nurse, a mammography, and self-examination instructions. Appointments are required, and women who do not have insurance may be eligible for free mammograms

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Town presents awards to Nassau County Police officers Officials from the Town of Hempstead recently honored members of the Nassau County Police Department with awards to commemorate their bravery in serving residents of the town.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (second left), Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll (right) presented the Town of Hempstead Police Service Award to Detective Anthony Montesano of the Nassau County 8th Squad.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (second left), Councilman Chris Carini (second right), Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll (right) presented the Town of Hempstead Police Service Award to Officers Charles Giglio and Brian Sujka of the Nassau County 7th Precinct.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin (third left), Town Clerk Kate Murray (left) and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll (right) presented the Town of Hempstead Police Service Award to Officers Anthony Morante, Krista Watson and Christopher Rogers of the Nassau County 8th Precinct.

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Teachers gathered for Superintendent’s Conference Day ahead of returning to their respective buildings. The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District welcomed teachers back for the 2023– 2024 school year on August 30 for Superintendent’s Conference Day. Colleagues and friends had the opportunity to greet each other after the summer break, and senior District administrators briefed the educators on major initiatives for the upcoming year. During her opening remarks, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara emphasized the impact that each staff member has on their students, and the important roles they play in their lives. Using PlainviewOld Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School 2022–2023 salutatorian Sophia Gu as inspiration, Dr. O’Meara noted

the dozens of different teachers and staff members over the years that helped Sophia on her journey to great success. Additionally, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Safety, Mr. Christopher Donarummo, briefed staff on the District’s school population balancing plans, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. James Bolen provided updates on teacher evaluation standards. Finally, Board of Education President Debbie Bernstein, Plainview-Old Bethpage Congress of Teachers President Nina Melzer and PTA Council President Donna Lupia each offered welcoming remarks to the new and returning staff members.

Board of Education President Debbie Bernstein offered welcoming remarks to the new and returning staff.

Teachers and staff returned on August 30 for Plainview-Old Bethpage’s 2023 Superintendent’s Conference Day.

Staff reunited with friends after their summer break.

Plainview-Old Bethpage Congress of Teachers President Nina Melzer greeted her colleagues for the start of the school year.

PTA Council President Donna Lupia also offered welcome remarks.

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Demonstration: Tastes from the Middle East with Naela Zeidan Naela returns to teach us how to make beef and veggie pies. She will also put together baba ganoush (eggplant dip) and make a salad. We will end with date cookies. There will be lots to taste and recipes to take home. Register online or at the Circulation Desk by October 16. Cost: $3.00 (non-refundable). 2:30 p.m.: The Great Give Back (All Ages) - Build a Birthday-in-aBox - The Great Give Back is a day to provide a meaningful, service-oriented experience. Build a Birthday-in-aBox for homeless and sheltered children ages birth to 18. Join us and fill a box with everything needed for a great birthday celebration! You Can Make a Difference by Giving Back! 2:00

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Wednesday, October 25

10:30 a.m.: Art Adventures (Ages 2½–5 with a Parent or Caregiver) Start your child’s art education with this simple introduction to art!

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Bowlers needed The Mercy League Ladies Bowling Team is looking for more bowlers. The team bowls at 9:45 a.m. on Fridays at Syosset Lanes. $16 per week includes shoe and ball rental, and an end of season luncheon. For details, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106.

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NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -against- YONG S. LEE, YOUNG JA KWAK, MOON CHAN KWAK, EDWARD W. WALSH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 12, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on November 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Stanley Street, distant 431.85 feet southerly and easterly as measured along the westerly side of Stanley Street West and the Southerly side of Stanley Street South from the extreme southerly end of the curve connecting the westerly side of Stanley Street West with the Southerly side of 10th Street; being a plot 70.00 feet by 100.00 feet by 70.00 feet by 100.00 feet. Section: 46 Block: 334 Lot: 20 All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 22 BROOKS STREET AKA 22 BROOKS STREET SOUTH, HICKSVILLE, NY Approximate amount of lien $543,131.03 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 002575/2016. ANTHONY J. RATTOBALLI, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8325.26 {* Mid Island Times*}

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Town: School tax bills in the mail

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the First Half of the 2023–2024 School Tax Levy is due on October 1st, but can be paid without penalty through November 13. The Town of Oyster Bay is closed on November 10 in observance of Veteran’s Day. “New York State Law allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Receiver Pravato explained. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to October 1st. Don’t delay, make your payment before November 13th and ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.” The Tax Office is open in both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card (for a fee). Outdoor walkup windows are also available. On November 9 and 13, both offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill. Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539.

Please be certain to sign your check, and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s school district code, section, block, lot and phone number on the check. All mailed payments must have a United States Postal Service postmark dated on or before November 13. Taxpayers also have access to the 2023–2024 School Tax information on our online system via a link on the Town website, www.oysterbaytown. com. Residents may view current tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a service fee of $1.75, or by credit card for a much higher fee charged by the credit card companies. The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee. Receiver Pravato reminds residents that school budgets are set by their local school districts, and the Town of Oyster Bay is not involved in that process. Any questions related to School Tax rates and amounts should be addressed to the resident’s school district. The telephone number for each school district is printed on the front of the School Tax bill. When calling the Tax Office at (516) 624-6400, or sending an email to receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov, residents are requested to have the school district code, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

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On Monday, September 18, Senator Rhoads welcomed Brownie Troop 3000 and Daisy Troop 3252 to his District Office to help the Scouts earn their Citizenship Badge. To help the Scouts earn their Citizenship Badge, Senator Steve Rhoads led a lively discussion about what he does as a New York State Senator, how a bill becomes a law, and what the Scouts can do to help make our communities better. The Citizenship Badge recognizes their commitment to developing their understanding of their role as citizens and how they can contribute to their communities. Earning this badge encourages the girls to grow up to become active, engaged citizens in their communities, recognize their civic responsi-

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ined this fall. Performed outdoors under the stars at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside mansion, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk casts a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. (This experience is outdoors and requires walking.) Select dates through Oct 31. Performances Fridays-Sundays + October 30 and Halloween. Advance tickets are required. No tickets will be sold on site. Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533, https://hudsonvalley.org/events/irvings-legend/

From Sleepy Hollow to Old Bethpage to Greenwich Village, our area features some of the best Halloween happenings outside of Salem. Here’s where to enjoy:

Long Island’s Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Old Bethpage Village Restoration, the 209-acre living museum village in Nassau County, is once again the home of “The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze”. Stroll the pumpkin trail passed 19th-century buildings and through historic barns, and become immersed in a fall wonderland with more than 7,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns, the atmosphere enhanced with an all-original soundtrack, synchronized lighting, and special effects. This family-friendly event, themed for Long Island’s history and heritage, is a delight for all ages. New this year: a giant pumpkin-octopus; a gourd-geous mythical Montauk mermaid; Minions-like, friendly Pumpkin Pals; giant 100+ pound carved Prizewinner pumpkins; LIVE pumpkin carving every night. Also: Browse the Hall of Fame, gaze in wonder at the Pumpkin Planterium, and find your favorite classic Hollywood monster. Enjoy Café Blaze for cider donuts and pumpkin beer; shop the Blaze Boo-tique for souvenirs and local delights. Proceeds support the education and preservation efforts of Old Bethpage Village Restoration and Historic Hudson Valley. (https:// pumpkinblaze.org/blaze-long-island. html#calendar) Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804, https://pumpkinblaze.org/ blaze-long-island.html

Family-Friendly “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” At this family-friendly happening, Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze on the grounds of Old Bethpage, recreates Long visitors can tour Washington Irving’s Island heritage and history in pumpkins, like the Montauk lighthouse © Karen home of “The Legend,” Sunnyside Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com in Sleepy Hollow —decorated for the season—watch an original shadow unknown at this spooky supernatu- puppet short film, and enjoy games The Original Great Jack ral spectacle at historic Philipsburg on the lawn. A special exhibit O’Lantern Blaze, Manor in Sleepy Hollow. Their tricks highlights how the Legend has lived Van Cortlandt Manor Meander through an 18th-century and conjurings will leave you spell- in the imagination of popular culture landscape and discover a breathtak- bound as they communicate with the through the centuries since its ing display of more than 7,000 illumi- spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, like publication. nated jack o’ lanterns—all designed Hulda, Major Andre, and the HeadSelect dates through Nov 12, Friand hand-carved on site by Van less Horseman himself. Once thought days – Sundays + October 30 and HalCortlandt Manor’s team of artisans long departed, these spirits material- loween. Advance tickets required. – complete with synchronized light- ize in this all original new event. LimWashington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W ing and original soundtrack. New for ited seating available. Select dates Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY 10533, 2023: a twirling pumpkin Ferris wheel through Oct. 29. Fridays + Satur- 914-366-6900, info@hudsonvalley.org, days (+ Thursday Oct 19), 6, 7:30, 9 https://hudsonvalley.org/events/ and a gourd-eous circus sideshow! Select nights through November19 pm; Sundays 5:30, 7, 8:30 pm. Tickets home-of-the-legend/ (See Blaze: Hudson Valley Calendar) starting at $65 ‘Boo at the Zoo’ at Bronx Zoo Philipsburg Manor, 381 N BroadVan Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside, “Boo at the Zoo” returns to the way, Sleepy Hollow, NY, 914-366-6900, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, https:// https://hudsonvalley.org/events/ Bronx Zoo, Saturdays and Sundays hudsonvalley.org/events/blaze/ through Oct. 29. This New York the-spirits-of-sleepy-hollow-country/ Magic, Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Irving’s ‘Legend’, Washington tradition allows families to enjoy at Philipsburg Manor Irving’s Sunnyside, Tarrytown, NY Halloween festivities and see animals Join master illusionists Mark from all over the world. Boo at the October weekends. Clearview and Nick Wallace as Irving’s ‘Legend’ returns reimagContinued on next page they journey into the realm of the

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Favorite Halloween Happenings in Our Area Continued from previous page Zoo joins the festive fall lineup at the Bronx Zoo, which also includes the allnew Pumpkin Nights which takes place Thursdays – Sundays, to Oct. 29. Boo at the Zoo, the fun familyfriendly experience includes exhibits and traditional favorites throughout the park including the popular professional pumpkin carving demonstrations and displays; magic and mind reading shows; and the spooky extinct animal graveyard. Animal-themed costumed stilt walkers and Halloween animal puppets will headline the costume parade each day on Astor Court and the Wildlife Theater will perform each day in Asia Plaza. Tickets must be obtained in advance: Tickets for Boo at the Zoo can be purchased at: https://bit.ly/3y1pnbx Tickets for Pumpkin Nights can be purchased at: https://bit.ly/47aOetv Boo at the Zoo, Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, BronxZoo. com.

RISE of the Jack o’Lanterns Celebrates 10th Anniversary RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns, featuring what it claims is the world’s longest Jack O’Lantern Trail, is celebrating its 10th season with 10,000 illuminated objects on the trail for the first time. This includes 7,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns and 3,000 new specialty lights and hand-made Halloween-themed lanterns designed and arranged by its team of local artists. The event is in its new Long Island venue at Usdan Summer camp for the Arts. In addition to the fan-favorite classics, there are 70 new multi-jack o’lantern displays. Also new this year, photo-ops on-trail

and dozens of fun videos rolling all around the trail, with a few more surprises as well. Come see how we light up the night woods like you’ve never before! A portion of the proceeds from this event support scholarships and programs at the host venue, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts. Tickets are not sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased in advance online. There are an additional 9 nights scheduled in 2023 in anticipation of the increased visitation to celebrate the 10th anniversary. Dates through October and Nov 4-6. RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns, at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798, https://www.jackolanterns.com/

Spooky Fest, Rockville Centre The Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) celebrates Halloween with Spooky Fest at the Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre (rain or shine). The $22 admission includes nonscary attractions: Enchanted Walk for young children features friendly displays and characters, such as cute dinosaurs, aliens, Cinderella and good witches; Kids Arts and Crafts area; Face Painting; Fortune Telling; Glow Tent; and Halloween DJ The $27 admission includes everything the Non-Scary ticket has plus the Dino Woods with Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs and Zombie scenes but no one jumps out to scare you (a little scary). Friday, Saturday, Sunday through October. Center for Science Teaching & Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre, NY 11570, 516-764-0045,

helpdesk@cstl.org, https://cstl.org/ just-families/spooky-fest-rain-or-shine/

American Airpower Museum’s Halloween Haunted Hangar Spooktacular Fright takes flight at American Airpower Scarepower Museum on Saturday, October 28, 2023, 2-6 p.m. The Museum resumes its tradition of offering a child-safe place to enjoy Halloween shenanigans. Flap your bat wings to the Museum and go trick or treating in our Haunted Hangar! Costumed staff will hand out treats as children go door to door in the safety of Hangar 3. Mingle with ghosts, goblins, ghouls, skeletons, vampires and witches inside our spooky home, decorated and creatively transformed into a horror house with dry ice fog, spider webs, flying bats and new frights at every turn. Tour the Haunted Bomber and then enter the Museum’s Maze of Horrors! Have your picture taken next to the Ghost Fighter, then climb aboard the Tram of Terror for a ride around Hangar 3. There are also crafts, games with prizes. Children can compete in a Costume Contest for ages one through 16! Adults are encouraged to dress up too. Prizes will be awarded for the best original and creative costumes, courtesy of Cockpit USA. Lots of Halloween music, like John Zacherley’s “Monster Mash,”for those old ghouls who like to dance! Regular admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for kids 5 to 12; free admission for kids under 5 and active military. Contributions support AAM’s mission to honor veterans and U.S. aviation history, by preserving the aircraft and their legacy for future generations. Help “Keep ‘Em Flying!” The American Airpower Museum, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735

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7 Helpful Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for Christmas BY MARY HUNT Readers know that we pull out all the stops around here to celebrate Christmas early. Or at least start thinking about the holidays, which are just a couple months down the road. If you are or have ever been plagued by credit card debt, I can nearly guarantee that revolving expenses related to Christmas have contributed greatly to that miserable situation. Face it: When it comes to Christmas preparations, the longer you wait, the more you’ll spend. The opposite is also true: The sooner you get started, the less you’ll spend. Don’t wait. Do something now.

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shopping any other time than December. It just doesn’t feel right. What you can do now is get diligent with creating a healthy cash stash so you have the money to do that come December. Stash $50 a week starting now. Once you are in motion it will be easier to keep going. Even if that’s all you do, you’ll be way ahead.

BOOK TRAVEL

We’re learning that the ongoing Boeing 737 Max grounding is going to affect holiday travel, and not in a good way. Southwest Airlines opened its booking calendar for flights in December much earlier than usual. And by the looks things, lots of flights are already sold out. Now’s the time to book any holiday travel you have in mind. Southwest allows the cost of a can-

celed flight to be applied toward future travel and doesn’t charge a fee to change flights. The airline is currently waiving fare differences for customers who need to change a trip because of the extended schedule disruption.

FAMILY PHOTO

Whether it’s for your family Christmas card or a framed gift for friends and family, now’s a great time to take that photo. You’ll have plenty of time to shop around for the best price on high-quality prints. Check out Costco, Snapfish and Vistaprint for great prices.

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NYC Village Halloween Parade Celebrates 50th Anniversary The Village Halloween Parade, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is themed UPSIDE/DOWN, reflecting the tumult of the last few years, and inviting self-reflection. “The Halloween Parade has always been a night of transformation, but this topsy turvy year feels even more-so in terms of realizing a dream, being who you are most authentically in your imagination,” says Jeanne Fleming, Artistic and Producing Director. Started by Greenwich Village mask maker and puppeteer Ralph Lee in 1973, the Parade began as a walk from house to house in his neighborhood for his children and their friends. After the second year of this local promenade, Theater for the New City stepped in and produced the event on a larger scale as part of their City in the Streets program. Today the Parade is the largest celebration of its kind in the world and has been picked by Festivals International as “The Best Event in the World” for October 31. Now, 50 years later, the Parade draws more than 70,000 costumed participants and some 2 million spectators, including television-viewing audience. Join hundreds of puppets, 50 bands representing music from around the world, dancers, artists, and thousands of other New Yorkers in costumes of their own creation in the nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world! Parade kicks off at 7 pm from Canal Street and 6th Avenue and goes up 6th Avenue to 15th Street on 6th Avenue. New York’s Village Halloween Parade, halloweenparadeinfo@gmail. com, www.halloween-nyc.com ________________________________ © 2023 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.

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On a Dying Sport BY LOU THEODORE I could not have said it better than Joe Drape, feature New York Times thoroughbred racing editor, on September 3, 2023, page 25 when he wrote: “It was the 12th horse fatality – the eighth while racing – at the 2023 Saratoga summer meet. Combined with the deaths of a dozen horses last spring at Churchill Down, including two on Kentucky Derby day, the fatalities have brought renewed scrutiny of horse racing and gamblers, trainers, and racetrack executives struggling to reassure the public that racing is safe for its human and equine athletes. In 2019, 30 horses died at Santa Anita Park in California in a span of six months, creating national headlines and drawing the scrutiny of state lawmakers and animal rights activists.” Perhaps my including the word dying in the title is appropriate after all. But, there’s more. Read on. No matter how you cut the cake, I can say with near certainty that the thoroughbred racing industry will have difficulty surviving for another decade. Why? Five reasons. 1. With a takeout of 20%, intelligent bettors simply will not get involved with betting horses. As for me, it is in my blood. It has been a part of my life for nearly ¾ of a century. Not so much with those who came after me. They know better than to get involved with any gambling endeavor that carries with it the aforementioned 20% takeout. It is just as simple as that. It was once the only game in town and a large takeout was tolerated. Unfortunately, the industry has not moved swiftly or intelligently to correct this exploitation and address competition since earlier times. 2. One of the major concerns of capitalism is GREED. And boy, this industry oozes GREED. It is based on the premise that they should maximize profits for the breeders, owners, administrative officials, etc., at the expense of their patrons. The end result is that the horseplayer has been mercilessly exploited since the industry’s founding. Here’s a simple point – why the $50,000 to $100,000 races and yet charge the patron a $5 entrance fee, a $10 parking fee, $12 for a grandstand seat, etc., etc.? Gouging the patron has become a way of life. 3. Dog racing has been barred. They are now completely out of business. Why? What basis? Look it up. The same reasons for closing down shops for dogs also apply to horses. Only it’s worse here, as evidenced by the vicious whip-

ping that occurs during every race. (Why not bar jockeys from carrying whips?) In case you haven’t noticed, the thoroughbred industry is now spending a fortune informing an uninformed public how much they really care about these animals. It’s laughable. Forget about the beatings they endure during a race; you know what happens to these horses later in life. I believe every breeder should be assessed a “tax” for every foal to insure humane treatment later in a race horse’s career. 4. The thoroughbred industry is subsidized by the taxpayer, particularly here in New York State. They are selling horses at some of these auctions for amounts approaching $1,000,000! Why do they need subsidizing?? One of these days, we will get an honest politician elected who will put a stop to this gouging of the taxpayers. 5. Last but not least is INCOMPETENCE. You want an example? Look no further than our own New York Racing Association (NYRA) that is anything but the non-profit organization they profess it to be. They are in the process of destroying the most beautiful racetrack (Belmont Park) in the world. The incompetents that man NYRA have yet to figure out how to attract new customers to the industry. (I predicted this in several articles a half a century ago. And, I also provided invited testimony on parimutuel wagering to a Presidential Crime Commission hearing in 1977). The signs are all there. You want more? Think about this. This and the harness racing industry have been struggling for nearly 50 years. OTB first bailed them out. They started struggling again and casino gambling at the tracks bailed them out. Recently, ownership via partnerships bailed them out; in fact, on a given day at Belmont or Aqueduct, attendance is primarily these part owners. My guess is that they have run out of bailouts. More recently, attendance at the recent Saratoga meet nosedived, apparently following Aqueduct and Belmont’s example. And even more recently, the unthinkable happened; the premier thoroughbred meeting in the country – Saratoga – wasn’t able to secure the televising of their entire program on many days. What a disaster! Here’s more on NYRA, Saratoga has become its premiere race meet. It features the senseless 30+ minutes between races, shocking calls (and noncalls) by stewards that deserve investigation, disseminated cards, cancelled races, small fields, and horses breaking

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down (and dying). It’s the in-place to be according to NYRA. However, it’s also the in-place to get gouged. I attended the races late in August and got treated to a $10 entrance fee, a $25 grandstand seat, a $20 parking fee, a $9 program, and some truly outrageous prices on food, drinks, souvenirs, etc. Naturally, the local businesses have adopted NYRA policies; $300 a night room accommodation with no maid service, dinner prices that are something to behold, drinks, etc. There was a good crowd that day but many of the grandstand seats were not occupied. Thank you, NYRA! Obviously, the locals chose to stand in tight quarters, packed together, rather than being bilked. Meanwhile, the state officials, who support NYRA and the thoroughbred industry, look the other way. I must add that breakfast at the Triangle Diner just outside of town, is one of the few remaining highlights. Mercifully, the horses returned home for the Aqueduct race meet . . . but not before the NYRA brain trust brilliantly decided to close the track for 11 beautiful prime Fall days. I kid you not.

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Can industry survive? Of course, but the probability is low. How? Here’s my 4-point program: 1. The takeout must be reduced to something at or below 2%. That’s right! At or below 2%. And, yes it can be done … but it will require some innovative thinking on the part of responsible people in the industry. 2. Dissolve NYRA and replace it with a group of competent individuals who are sympathetic to the patrons. 3. Come up with a program that will attract new patrons. 4. Stop the phony concern for the horses. Call for industry donations and put in place horse retirement costs as an integral part of the industry’s business plan. Maybe intelligent, responsible individuals will come along and save the day. But I wouldn’t bet on it. Let me know what you think. Visit the author at: www. theodorenewsletter.com and Basketball Coaching 101 @ Facebook

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Rumor Mill Misleads Vets and Prisoners BY TOM MARGENAU There are so gosh darn many myths and rumors circulating out there (mostly online) about Social Security. That’s why I wrote a book called “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can get it at Amazon for less than 10 bucks. Believe me, you’ll learn so much if you read that book. But there are two groups of people who really have nothing to do with each other but who both seem to have their own special (and very misleading) Social Security rumor mills. I’m talking about military veterans and prisoners. I’ll deal with vets first. Not a week goes by that I don’t get emails from veterans who have been led to believe that they are missing out on some extra Social Security benefits allegedly payable to people who served in the military. As is so often the case with these misleading internet come-ons, there is a tiny kernel of truth to the rumor. But then exaggerated claims and false information take over, and things get blown way out of proportion. Here are the facts in a nutshell: If you were in the military anytime up until 2001, the government may add a small amount of additional earnings to your Social Security record. And note that I am NOT talking about extra money added to your Social Security check. These are simply extra earnings incorporated into your Social Security earnings record -- the earnings record upon which your Social Security monthly benefit is based. So the good news is you get these extra earnings put on your Social Security account. But the bad news is these extra credits are relatively minimal and usually will have little or no effect on the eventual amount of your Social Security check. And you also need to know that these extra earnings are automatically added to your Social Security account. There is nothing you need to do to get the extra credits. Now let’s back up and give a little more information about military service and Social Security. If you served on active duty or active-duty training in the military service any time after 1956, you paid Social Security taxes on your earnings just like anyone else working at a job covered by Social Security. And since 1988, inactive duty in the armed forces reserves, such as weekend drills, has also been covered by Social Security. That’s the simple part. What leads to all the confusion is that Congress decided to add extra earnings credits to the Social Security records of military personnel. And the amount of those credits varies depending on the time served. If you were in the military between 1957 and 1977, the government adds $300

to your Social Security record for each calendar quarter in which you received active-duty basic pay. From 1978 through 2001, the government adds an extra $100 to your Social Security account for each $300 you earned in basic pay, up to a maximum of $1,200 per year. There are times when these extra credits aren’t granted. For example, if you enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, and didn’t complete your full tour of duty, you won’t get the extra credits. Check with the Social Security Administration for more exceptions. Beginning in 2002, the government stopped adding extra credits to Social Security records for military service. As I said above, if you are due extra credits, you usually don’t need to do anything to get them added to your record. If you served from 1968 through 2001, those credits are automatically added to your Social Security account. If you served from 1957 through 1967, the credits will be added at the time you file for benefits. In some cases, you may be asked to provide your DD-214 (discharge papers) to verify your military service. The story is a little different for older vets reading this. If you served in the armed forces between 1940 and 1956, Social Security taxes were not deducted from your military pay checks. But in most cases, the government did add $160 per month in earnings to your Social Security account for the time you served. These credits were automatically added at the time you applied for Social Security benefits. So that’s the story. There are no big Social Security bonuses for vets. You don’t need to go to your Social Security office waving your DD-214 and expect to get a big pile of cash. (Although, as I pointed out above, folks who served between 1957 and 1967 may need to show their discharge papers at the time they file for benefits to get those extra earnings added to their Social Security account.) And finally, it’s important that I repeat this message: Those extra earnings you get for your military service aren’t going to make you rich. Because Social Security retirement benefits are figured using a 35-year base of earnings, a few hundred dollars sprinkled here and there into your Social Security account will have little if any effect on your eventual Social Security benefit. And what about prisoners? First, you should know that Social Security benefits cannot be paid for months that a person is confined to a jail, prison or certain other public institutions for committing a crime. Or to be more precise, benefits are suspended if someone is convicted of a criminal offense and sent to jail or prison for more than 30 continuous days. Notice that conviction is the key. Lots of people end up in jails while they are awaiting trial or pleas. But until there is a conviction with prison time involved,

benefits will continue. It’s also important to note that while the convict’s benefits are suspended, if he or she has a spouse or child getting monthly Social Security dependent checks on his or her record, those benefits will continue. Of course, most people don’t spend the rest of their lives in prison. When they are released, Social Security benefits will be reinstated effective the month following the month they get out.

So, what’s the rumor being spread on the prisoner grapevine? It would have younger convicts, or rather, soon-tobe ex-cons, believe that as soon as they are released, they can waltz into their nearest Social Security office and sign up for Social Security disability benefits and have those checks start flowing into their bank accounts. There simply is no truth to that rumor. Of course, anyone Continued on next page

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Lack of permit or CO can cause major problems BY PHILIP A. RAICES Over the years I have experienced various situations where major and minor problems with the lack of Co’s (certificate of occupancy) delayed or even lost deals. The problem is every time you perform an upgrade or improvement, you need to determine if you need a permit. Some will have done things 10, 20, or even 30 years ago, with or without a permit, but without finalizing the process, and not thinking or realizing the future ramifications when it comes to selling their home. Let’s face it, we don’t want to pay any more real estate taxes than we already pay, so adding space or any other item that might increase them without a permit or a final CO is the reason we do it. I can understand and sympathize with everyone who takes that route as we are being over-taxed, especially today. But it can come back to cause unneeded stress and complications. When things are done without a permit, and especially not by code, the potential for harm or death, by fire, electrocution, or flood could occur. I am currently involved in a transaction where the seller added a structure without a permit. They had bought the home from me years ago, without any issues. I had not remembered that a structure had been added since he had purchased it. So a buyer came along, made an offer that was accepted, contract signed and we were on our way in the process. The inspection was completed without any major issues. Then the appraisal was completed. However,

SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Continued from previous page has the right to apply for Social Security disability benefits. But no one will get those benefits unless he or she meets all of the rather stringent qualifying criteria. For example, they must have worked and paid Social Security taxes in five out of the last 10 years. And they must have a disability that is so severe it is expected to keep them from being able to work for at least a year, or they must have a condition that is terminal. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

the survey revealed that specific structures were not apparently noted. A problem arose that had to be resolved. Although some banks will look the other way in certain situations, this particular bank would not. It took some time, but the issue was settled by the seller by having to remove the structure and a small adjustment was made to reduce the sale price. It is imperative that when you want to add something to your home, you need to determine whether or not a permit or a variance needs to be applied for. A variance is an approval for something that is not within a specific building code. When you don’t apply for the necessary permits a municipality and their building department can essentially order you to remove that structure. Even if you are able to complete a project but get caught, there could be a very hefty fine attached. When selling, this will cause a delay in closing until the fine is paid. More importantly, that structure might have to be removed, lowering the value of your property. This will cause your buyer to either back out or re-negotiate the agreed-upon price. If you add a deck, shed, pool, or any external structure, you might need a permit, in most municipalities depending on its height and size. As

I mentioned, some banks will look the other way and not be too concerned. But if there are fines noted on the title that will be an obvious sign that a permit was not filed. Some buyers might look the other way as they are not concerned and surely don’t want their taxes increased. Also, if you have an above-ground pool or structure that is too close to the property line that might be another monkey wrench in your transaction that could cause a major delay in closing. Adding living space without a permit can be the greatest problem. I had experienced this many years ago when a home we were selling had an extension added without the proper paperwork. There was a $50,000 escrow that was held until the permit was filed and the final CO was received, which took almost 1 year. Unless you are just replacing appliances, but not doing any electrical or plumbing, then there shouldn’t be any problems. If you are not sure, then seek out advice from an architect who will have the expertise about your local building codes to determine if you need a permit. This will go a long way in eliminating major headaches later on when it comes to selling your home years from now. Buyers should make sure that their purchase has all the necessary per-

mits and COs. Ask about any external structures, whether it is a deck, pool, garage, or shed that may not show up on the survey. Most important are extensions to the home to make sure everything was legally filed and completed. No one wants surprises and we all want the closing to be a successful event with everyone smiling.

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Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

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7 Helpful Things You Can Do Now to Get Ready for Christmas Continued from page 2 card or a framed gift for friends and family, now’s a great time to take that photo. You’ll have plenty of time to shop around for the best price on high-quality prints. Check out Costco, Snapfish and Vistaprint for great prices.

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Compile your own personal recipe collection into a cookbook for friends and family. But don’t wait. Start now on this ambitious project. Check out recipe sites that allow you to upload your own pictures, photos and recipes and get them printed in your own personalized cookbook.

GARDEN GIFTS

Look in your garden and see what you can make, can and freeze into gifts. Try making freezer jam as a quicker alternative to going through the whole canning process. Allrecipes.com offers free step-by-step instructions for Strawberry Freezer Jam, along with tons of other

how-to articles to help you pickle, can and preserve your garden’s bounty.

FAVORITE THINGS BASKET

Chances are you’re familiar with Oprah’s annual show dedicated to showcasing her favorite things. Use that idea this year to create gift baskets for just about everyone on your holiday gift list. You’ll need to get started early. These baskets can include a favorite book (wink, wink) or magazine; lotion or soap; cookie or cookie recipe; mixed CD of your favorite songs; favorite stain remover (Soilove!; favorite beverage; and so on. You’ll come up with all kinds of ideas once you start thinking about it.

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If you have kids on your holiday gift list, make sure you check out the back-toschool sales at your office supply and department stores. They nearly give away some school supplies this time of year -- they’re that cheap! And kids love receiving art supplies, anything from new

crayons to markers, to paper, to paints, to stickers. Create craft kits or gift baskets for the kids on your list. That’s something you can do in the next month or two. Just think of all the money you’ll save -- and the time you’ll give yourself in December because you did some of the holiday work early. Merry Christmas in October, everyone! Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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Four Planets and a Moon BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Oct. 22-28, 2023 This week, the moon illuminates our evening sky as it drifts in its monthly orbit around the Earth, and it will be accompanied by the four outer planets of our solar system. On Oct. 23, look for the moon to lie just to the southwest of the bright planet Saturn. Of course, it doesn’t really lie next to Saturn; that’s just an optical illusion caused by the two appearing roughly along our same line of sight. On that night, the moon will lie about 225,500 miles from us, while Saturn will lie more than 857 million miles away -- some 3,800 times farther. Five nights later, on Oct. 28, the moon will be in its full phase -- aka the “hunter’s” moon -- and will appear quite close in the sky to the brilliant planet Jupiter. Jupiter lies 370 million miles from us, or some 1,624 times farther than the moon on that night, so there’s no danger of a collision! Those in Europe, Africa and the Eastern Hemisphere will see a small partial eclipse of the moon that night, but we in North America will not. What we will see is a full moon along with Jupiter and Saturn, two of the brightest objects there, but not the only planets. Also there right now are the planets Uranus and Neptune. Neptune and Uranus will also be visited by the moon. On Oct. 25, the waning gibbous moon will lie just below Neptune, and four nights later it will pass by the planet Uranus. Unfortunately, these distant worlds are much too faint to see with the unaided eye, but a small telescope can show them if you know exactly where to aim it. These four outer planets are quite different from

This week, we in North America will see a full moon and multiple planets.

the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars and Earth). First, they are what astronomers call gas giants, with no surfaces on which to stand. Unlike the inner (rocky) planets, they are made of gases that are held together by gravitation. A spacecraft trying to land on any of these worlds would just sink deeper into their clouds until it becomes crushed by the weight of the planet’s atmosphere. Second, these are significantly larger than any of the inner planets. Jupiter is the largest, some 11 times the diameter of the Earth, while Saturn is about 9 1/2 times larger. Uranus and Neptune are each about four times larger than Earth. Finally, each is surrounded by its own ring system and dozens of moons. The rings of Saturn are bright

enough to see with a small telescope, but those of the other three are not. And as of June 2023, the outer worlds are home to at least 282 moons that we know of, while the inner planets have a total of only three (Earth with one and Mars with two). Not much else appears in the moonlight this week, so now would be a great time to check out Jupiter and Saturn with a small telescope. Uranus and Neptune are a bit more challenging to locate, of course, but if you go online to get a finder chart for each and have some patience, you might have some luck! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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My Theory of Everything BY TRACY BECKERMAN Any armchair theoretical physicist knows that Stephen Hawking had pursued a lifelong quest to come up with a Theory of Everything. This all-encompassing theory would tie together general relativity (large-scale and high-mass galaxies, stars, etc.), quantum theory (quantum mechanics, quarks, atoms, subatomic particles) and Newtonian physics (gravity on small bodies, gas laws, electromagnetism) to solve the greatest mysteries of the universe. I, however, am not an armchair theoretical physicist. In fact, the closest I get to understanding physics is watching “The Big Bang Theory” on television. My scientific education ended with chemistry, so while I can make my own playdough, I probably won’t solve the mystery of black holes or figure out how tomanipulate time travel. Fortunately, life experience has helped me to achieve a certain amount

of everyday physics knowledge that focuses on the things that really matter. These little-known laws and theories affect everything I do in my life and are much more relevant to me than, say, the law of gravity, which is flawed: It explains why a pizza will fall on the floor when you drop it, but doesn’t explain why it always falls cheese-side down. So, in an effort to help you make sense of your world, here are my Top Ten Mother of All Theories: No. 1: The Law of Mascara The day you go out without any makeup is the day you’ll run into everybody you know. No. 2: Conservation of Fat There is a finite amount of fat in the universe and if someone loses some, then someone else has to gain it. No. 3: The Law of Thermo-hysterics The temperature you prefer in the house (76) is the direct inverse of the

temperature your husband prefers (67). No. 4: The Relative law of Relativity An extended family member who comes to stay with you will always stay two times longer than the amount of patience your husband has for houseguests. No. 5: The TP Approximation The amount of toilet paper left on the roll (one sheet) times the number of days before someone changes it. No. 6: Conservation of Teenage Energy The total energy of a teenager is constant and cannot be created or destroyed, unless he is sleeping, in which case it is put on hold indefinitely. No. 7: Law of Teenage Entropy The gradual decline of a teenager’s bedroom into general disorder or chaos. No. 8: A Nanocluster Fluctuation The number of women at a department store on a sale day versus the

number of items on sale that you actually want. No. 9: The Dirty Dog Effect A dirty dog will stay dirty until he is cleaned but will then immediately find a way to return to an even dirtier state. No. 10: The Vengeance Formulation The amount of time it takes for a woman to develop righteous indignation after her husband forgets their anniversary, the doctor suggests that she could lose a few pounds, the cosmetic company discontinues her favorite lipstick, her Pinterest account gets suspended or she is defriended by someone on Facebook. Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS

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Spirit shines at Division Avenue HS Homecoming Despite parade festivities being moved indoors to avoid the rain, the Division Avenue High School community in the Levittown Public School District came out in full force to show their school pride for homecoming on Oct. 6. Guests filled the large gymnasium bleachers and made their Division spirit heard as they applauded parade marchers. Sports teams and clubs worked diligently to paint banners representing their organization, each featuring the Division Dragon mascot. Homecoming court candidates walked out

Cody Brush and Carly Perez (center) were named homecoming king and queen.

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Varsity cheerleaders entertained the audience during halftime.

Division Avenue High School varsity cheerleaders performed for the crowd during pre-game festivities at homecoming on Oct. 6.

The marching band turned up the volume inside the gymnasium.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library Friday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m.

Book to Film Discussion (IN-PERSON) Stay after the movie to discuss the how the book “The Invisible Man” written by H.G. Wells and published in 1897, was adapted to film. No registration needed.

Saturday, October 21, from 9:00 am – 12:00 p.m.

Seniors’ banner was named the winner in a competition between the classes in pairs before the announcement of Cody Brush and Carly Perez as king and queen. The pre-game festivities concluded with performances from the marching band, kickline and varsity cheer.

Before kickoff, the Dragons stormed the field to face off against Hewlett. During halftime, varsity cheerleaders showed off their high-flying routines. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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

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of birth, naturalization certificate, or certificate of citizenship. • Proof of Identity – Naturalization Certificate, valid driver’s license (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), current government ID (city, state or federal), current military ID (military and dependents). • This service does NOT apply to Adult Renewals unless your passport is expired for 5+ years.

A Tribute to Rodgers & Hart (IN-PERSON) Presenter: Plaza Theatrical Productions This exciting, informative and interactive program will present a look at Rodgers & Hart, their shows, and their place in Broadway history. Featuring a presenter, two actors, and a pianist performing such classic songs as “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” “Where or When?,” “Blue Moon,” and “The Lady is a Tramp.“

Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and during this special Passport Weekend. For appointments in Oyster Bay, please call (516) 624-6324. For appointments in Massapequa, please call (516) 797-7962. For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel.state.gov.

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To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special onestop Passport Weekend on Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa. “Residents looking to apply for a new passport are invited to visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive assistance,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “We can help you with organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and submitting the documents for approval.” Requirements for applying for a passport include: • One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend. • Proof of U.S. Citizenship – Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad or certification

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Afternoon Book Discussion (IN-PERSON) Join Lisa Hollander, Readers’ Services Librarian for an Afternoon Book Discussion of “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. No registration needed.

Wednesday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m.

Medicare Updates & Information (IN-PERSON) Presenter: Barry Klitsberg, a certified and experienced counselor from the Nassau County Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) Be ready and informed of Medicare changes and available options! This program is designed for existing and new Medicare members. Presenter will discuss: Supplemental Insurance Medicare

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Thursday, October 26, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON X, formerly known as Twitter) Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on X (formerly known as Twitter) for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have an X account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your post.

Thursday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m.

Ghosts in Film (VIRTUAL) Presenter: Dr. Annette Bochenek, film historian Classic Hollywood has incorporated depictions of ghosts across a wide array of film genres, including horror, romance, and comedy — just to name a few. Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she explores various depictions of ghosts in classic cinema, the technologies used to create these illusions, and their connections to more contemporary films. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories. No registration is needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, October 27, at 1:00 p.m.

A Taste of Italy Demonstration & Tasting (IN-PERSON) This cooking demonstration is for Italian Heritage Month. Chef Rob will be cooking grilled sweet sausage with Caprese relish over ciabatta bread, crostini with grilled scallions, plum tomatoes, mascarpone and a balsamic glaze. A tasting of the food will be done at the end of the demonstration. Fee: $5.00. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, October 27, at 7:00 p.m.

Turn the Page Live Event! Halloween Mayhem at Barnes & Noble Bayshore (LIVE AND VIRTUAL) Join us online or in person at Barnes & Noble in Bayshore New York as Jessikah and Jenn, hosts of Turn the Page Podcast, get out and about with some of Long Island’s hottest horror authors! Get ready for some tricks, some treats, and much more. Can’t make it out? We will be co-streaming this event live! Some featured authors will include, Robert P. Ottone, Michael J. Seidlinger, Farah Rose Smith, Michael Cisco, James Chambers, Kirstyn Petras, Mo Moshaty, Sasha Graham, and more! For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Students, staff thank Board of Ed for service The gratitude of staff and students from throughout the Levittown Public School District for the Board of Education’s support was shown during the Oct. 11 regular meeting. Board trustees’ combined years of service totals to 70 years, from Mrs. Phyllis Dalton’s current first year and Mr. James Moran’s 25th year. Electric signs at each school building projected messages of thanks, and posters by elementary school students were displayed in the board room. Elected officials joined to add their praise, including State Senator Steve Rhoads, State Assemblyman John Mikulin and Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray.

A plethora of presents were given to trustees, such as sling backpacks and quarter zips from the Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools’ respective National Junior Honor Society and Student Council. Additionally, the Division Avenue High School Student Council handed out Dig Pink T-shirts and treats to prepare trustees for the Dig Pink event and made a monetary donation in the board’s name. General Douglas MacArthur High School senior class officers concluded the night of thanks with Generals hats and keychains. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Students from Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools thanked the board and handed out gifts.

The Division Avenue High School Student Council helped build the excitement for their Dig Pink event.

Levittown Board of Education trustees were thanked by students, staff and elected officials at the Oct. 11 regular meeting.

Trustees were appreciative of their special gifts.

General Douglas MacArthur High School gave out Generals swag.

Cathryn Kramer of Levittown has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Kramer is currently enrolled as a Nursing major. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits. n

Trinity Dill of Jericho and Shannon Hughes of Bethpage were named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at Montclair State University. Dill is a Psychology major and Hughes is a Physical Education major. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. n

The following local students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester at Washington University in St. Louis: Jericho Lucas Blair is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Charlotte Chen is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. William Chen is enrolled in the McKelvey School of Engineering. Peter Ochalek is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Michelle Wishner is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Plainview Sophia Marlin is enrolled in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Eric Treihaft is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Syosset Samuel Kanterman is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Michael Lan is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. Christine Ling is enrolled in the Olin Business School. n

The following local students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin at Madison during ceremonies in May: Jericho Chloe Sheftel, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts-Journalism, Journalism Plainview Jessica Finkelstein, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work CSWE Accredited Jane Wernow, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Science with Honors in the Liberal Arts, Biology

Syosset Madeline Cover, College of Engineering, Bachelor of Science-Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Sanya Jolly, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Personal Finance, Personal Finance Jazzy Rosen, College of Letters and Science, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts n

The following Adelphi students were awarded degrees during the university’s commencement ceremony on May 23rd: Bethpage Anthony Campos, Nicole Chadwick, Lynn Constantinopoli, Daniella Difino, Thomas Galgano, Justin Khan, Ciji Lanning, Claudia Lenis, Danielle Olive, Julia Segretto, Daniel Varley Hicksville Albie Andrews, Parmveer Cherra, Kate Cimino, Isabela Gama, Steven Gareau, Alexandria Giresi, Emma Greenfield, Niko Ianniello, Hina Iftikhar, Avneet Kaur, Allison Lennon, Pardeep Loey, Elena Petrovska, Nazela Sadruddin, Ibtiba Salim, Tanya Sarin, Anthony Squillacioti, Jessica Tarone, William Torres Jericho John Kim, Ann Lee, Kyle Oringer, Viren Sachdev, Mengbing Shi Levittown Luis Aguirre, David Beaudrie, Thomas Colamartino, Ryan Coleman, Samantha Collins, Daniel Conigliaro, Tatiana Cornejo, Gina Critelli, Melissa Dakin, Nicolette Decota, Ashley Dhillon, Kelly Fogarty, Ridannelyn Gibs Gallo, Anthony Galvez, Ryan Gribbin, Rene Hernandez, Sarah Herrschaft, Natalie Johnston, Anthony Lettiere, Melissa Maldonado, Samantha Marcolini, Daniel Maricondo, John Nortwich, Alyssa Phillips, Maria Poulos, Allison Reyes Gutierrez, Lucas Rickard, Liana Rios, Alexis Ronin, Lizbeth Santiago, Kayla Schmidt, Gabriella Sferrazza, Rhea Singh, Saurav Singh, Sachel Somwaru-Contreras, Alyssa Theofanis, Christine Vo, Jessica Waldron Old Bethpage Brandon Becker, Kristin Gough, Amanda King, Jamie Yonker Plainview

Genevieve Antonacci, Lauren Cardilicchia, Jesse Delman, Melanie Golubow, Philip Iconis, Justin Johnes, Leora Karoly, Kathy Kim, Alyssa Marotta, Mikayla Moerler, Melissa Monten, Matthew Salerno, Samantha Vitti, Anthoula Vryonides Syosset Noel Chan, Lindsay Daniels, Ristina Kallansrude, Kanchan Motwani, Michelle Rafi, John Rotolo, Lee Scimeca Woodbury Nikolina Dangeva n

The following SUNY Cortland students earned President’s List honors for the Spring 2023 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a grade of Aor better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Bethpage Lauren Bonura (Psychology) Gregory Neofitos (Sport Management) Hicksville Aidan Aguirre (Pre-Major) Brianna Reyes (Adoles Educ-Social Studies) Jaclyn Sullivan (Inclusive Education Childhood) Levittown Mark Darcy (Business Economics) Sage Diaz (Speech & Hearing Science) Isabella Hines (Pre-Major) Emily Jones (Business Economics) Brandon Martinez (Inclusive Education Childhood) Old Bethpage Madison Cohen (Inclusive Education Childhood) Plainview Lindsay Gurtman (Sociology) Jessica Williams (Inclusive Ed Child) Lily Adinolfi (Childhood Early Childhd Ed B-6) Syosset Christina Efstratiou (Adoles Educ-Soc Studies) Justin Gottlieb (Criminology) Vanessa Strocchia (Business Economics) n

Students from the local area to have earned degrees from Hofstra University during May 2023 ceremonies include: Bethpage Samantha Doerner, who majored in Accounting (Licensure Track) Geanna Koulouris, who

majored in English Nicolette Lisa, who majored in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences Saray Ortiz, who majored in Accounting Marlyn Ortiz Ariza, who majored in Accounting Hicksville Cesar Adames, who majored in Film Studies & Production Ayush Jha, who majored in Psychology Moiez Latif, who majored in Pre-Health Jovani Ledesma, who majored in Film Studies & Production Stephanie Cheng, who majored in STEM Studies (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Elaine Mayer, who majored in Community Health Mark Ospina, who majored in Computer Science James Trusheim, who majored in Marketing Jericho Dalton Leight, who majored in Computer Science Yen - Lin Lin, who majored in Marketing Levittown Joseph Barrella, who majored in Marketing Kelly Elkowitz, who majored in Fine Arts Alexander Hertler, who majored in Civil Engineering Kawalpreet Kaur, who majored in Health Science Nicole Leshinsky, who majored in Natural Sciences James Lombardi, who majored in Accounting Rose Perlman, who majored in Marketing Shayna Trachten, who majored in Music Tianna Wong, who majored in Physician Assistant Studies Plainview Markos Dimitriadis, who majored in Marketing Leah Fradkin, who majored in Public Relations Vincenzo Ianni, who majored in Finance Anna John, who majored in Physician Assistant Studies Erin Kim, who majored in Speech-Language Hearing Sciences Antonia Nargentino, who majored in Music Education Matthew Zimmerman, who majored in Management Syosset Aafia Alladin, who majored in Psychology Chloe Chan, who majored in Accounting

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Daniel Ochs, who majored in History Denis Saha, who majored in Psychology n

The following students have been named to the Summer 2023 President’s List at Southern New Hampshire University. The summer terms run from May to August. Bethpage Frank Totino Hicksville Joshua Bernstein Meredith Ku Adam Crespo Britney Montes Levittown Justin Navarro Ryan Grant Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. n

Stephanie Minutillo of Hicksville has received a Master of Arts degree from The University of Alabama during its spring commencement ceremonies.

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