Jericho-Syosset News Journal by Litmor Publishing

Friday, June 16, 2017

Vol. 77, No. 24

Joshua Lafazan makes a run at Legislator job

JERICHO SEPTA GARDENING INITIATIVE

graduates, were put on the national list. Schools are ranked in order of that ratio. The Washington’s Post’s rationale for not counting passing rates is that some high schools tend to keep rates artificially high by allowing only their top students to take the courses. This formula factors in average students who

Syosset resident, Joshua Lafazan was only eighteen when he began serving on the Syosset School Board and now he hopes to be one of the youngest members of the Nassau County Legislature. The twenty three year old will run against current Legislator, Don Mackenzie in the eighteenth legislative district in November’s election. Lafazan said that his campaign platform would focus on two key issues that he feels are of the utmost importance to the general public. “My main pillars is bringing back ethics and transparency in government and making Nassau County a more affordable place to live for young people like myself,” said Lafazan. He said that the ‘Millennial’ generation is being priced out of Long Island and being forced to either move back in with their parents or out of state. “As a government we need to be proactive about setting up affordable housing unit options for people in their 20’s and 30’s. We have had a record mass exodus over the last few years of younger people moving out of state to find more affordable housing.” As far as ethics and transparency in government, Lafazan said he has an ambitious corruption plan to counteract all the lies and deceit that has been going on in the political world. The plan focuses on four aspects including setting term limits for elected officials, contribution limits for campaign contractor’s, complete disclosure from all elected officials and the hiring of an independent anti-corruption officer to oversee County contracts. “Our government suffers from a fiscal and trust deficit and we’ve had indictments being given out like beads on Mardi Gras,” said Lafazan. “We need a change of the way things are being done to restore people’s confidence in their elected officials.” In 2012, Lafazan was one of the youngest school board members ever elected in the State when he took over as trustee for the Syosset Board of Education. “I was just out of High School and most people didn’t think I stood a chance at being elected. II wanted to

See page 6

Jericho Middle School and High School Life Skills classes, along with the Middle School gardening club, were happy at work planting outside the south entrance to the administration building. This initiative has been sponsored by Jericho SEPTA for the last four years. SEPTA provides the plants and helps with the gardening. This activity provides a great experience for the students to learn about working with different tools, different plants and water and light exposure.

High marks for Syosset High School

The Washington Post is the latest national news outlet to recognize Syosset High School as one of the finest schools in the country. Less than a month after U.S. News & World Report ranked the school No. 24 in New York State and 173 in the country, The Washington Post has named Syosset High School No. 200 on its list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools.

Schools are ranked through an index formula of the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. Public schools that achieved a ratio of at least 1.00, meaning they had as many tests in 2016 as they had

Jackson third graders show research PAGE 20 Robert Seaman School PTA luncheon PAGE 21

Friday, June 16, 2017

Town offers paper shredding services

Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Joseph Muscarella reminds residents that there are four paper shredding dates available as part of the Town’s Homeowners Cleanup Program. “Town residents are invited to bring unwanted documents, such as old tax returns, bills, bank statements etc. to be safely shredded on site,” Councilwoman Muscarella said. The Councilman noted that proof of district residency must be shown.

The program is open to residents only, no business. The Homeowners Cleanup Program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road. Upcoming dates include June 24, August 19, and October 21. For more information, residents can call 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.

THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: A 34-year-old man from Rego Park was arrested at 4 p.m. on May 24 and charged with Shoplifting from Century 21 in Westbury. n

At Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged the rear passenger window of his vehicle at 5:04 p.m. on May 26.

Hicksville. n

At 1:27 a.m. on May 29, a 62-year-old man from Freeport was arrested on the Meadowbrook Parkway at Sunrise Highway in Merrick. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

A vehicle on West Marie Street in Hicksville was illegal entered between 12 a.m. and 12 p.m. On May 29. No items were reported missing.

Sometime between 10 a.m. on May 27 and 5:30 a.m. the next morning, the driver’s side window of a victim’s vehicle was damaged on Wool Avenue in Franklin Square.

A 35-year-old woman from Hicksville was arrested at 4:30 p.m. on May 29 and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Hicksville.

At the AMC Theater in Westbury, assorted personal property was stolen from a vehicle between 9:45 and 11:45 p.m. on May 29.

On Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead, a 54-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 6:30 p.m. on May 27. n

At the intersection of Old Country Road and Gordon Avenue in Westbury, a 25-year-old woman from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3:45 a.m. on May 28. n

A 21-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on May 28 at 5:40 a.m. n

On Old Country Road in Carle Place, a victim’s vehicle was damaged at 2:30 p.m. on May 28. The driver’s side window was found to have been cracked. n

A 21-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on May 28 and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Duffy Avenue in

On Maple Avenue in West Hempstead, unknown subjects damaged a vehicle that was parked from 7:35 to 8:05 a.m. on May 30. n

Between 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. on May 30, a victim’s car was keyed as it was parked on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square. n

At 2:30 p.m. on May 31, a vehicle that was parked at Family Dollar, located on Nassau Road in Uniondale, was damaged. n

A 29-year-old woman from Bayville was arrested at 3:13 a.m. on May 31. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at the corner of Old Country Road and Dayton Avenue in Westbury. • Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

Jericho HS blood drive a success

Jericho High School wishes to thank everyone who donated blood at the recent blood drive. They were able to collect 73 pints of blood that will go

on to save up to 219 people’s lives! Teachers Denise Romano and Kevin Brodsky and the Varsity Club spearheaded the initiative.

Yes! I want to subscribe to the Jericho News Journal ☐ 1 yr............ $20

The Jericho News Journal

Published every Friday by Litmor Publishing Corp. Periodical Postage paid at Hicksville, N.Y. 11801 Telephone 931-0012 - USPS 3467-68 Postmaster: Send Address Change to: The Jericho News Journal, 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208 Garden City, N.Y. 11530 Meg Norris Publisher

☐ 2 yr ...........$40

Name

* Please add $10 per year for delivery out of Nassau County

Address

City

E-mail

☐ 3 yr ...........$50

Zip

☐ Visa ☐ Mastercard ☐ Check

Phone Send To:

The Jericho News Journal 821 Franklin Ave., Suite 208 Garden City, N.Y. 11530

Card # Name on card Exp. Date

CVC #

enclosed

Congratulations to the students and staff at Harry B. Thompson Middle School in Syosset as it has been named a “No Place for Hate” school by the AntiDefamation League (ADL). ADL’s No Place for Hate initiative identifies schools and communities who demonstrate a long-term commitment to combating bias, bullying and hatred while leading initiatives for creating and maintaining a positive climate. Spearheaded by HBT’s PAL (Peers as Leaders) and Buddy Club, the school’s efforts included a Multicultural Week and Expo held in January to promote various cultures, “Cardio for Character Walk” and ”Steps Against Bullying” events to promote good health and acceptance and a cyber-bullying program titled “Don’t Press Send.” Members of the club recently attended a special ceremony held at New York University to honor the 127 No Place for Hate schools in New York State, where they received a banner to display in the school as a source of pride and reminder of the importance of the initiative. “It was a very special ceremony,” said PAL and Buddy Club co-adviser Randi Bloom. “We are very proud to be a part of this.” This is the first year HBT has participated in ADL’s campaign.

Friends AcAdemy clAss oF 2017 college mAtriculAtions

Photo courtesy of Syosset School District

Harry B. Thompson Middle School PAL and Buddy Club co-advisers Denise Giacopino (back row, second from right) and Randi Bloom (back, far right) are pictured with club members displaying the banner they received from the Anti-Defamation League on behalf of the school, which was honored with the organization’s No Place for Hate designation. u

The George Washington University The University of Iowa The University of the Arts Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University Union College University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Miami University of Pittsburgh University of Southern California University of St. Andrews – Scotland University of Toronto University of Virginia University of Wisconsin, Madison Vanderbilt University Villanova University Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University Williams College Yale University

Strong Minds. Kind Hearts.

Congratulations Class of 2017!

Daniella Auerbach Christian Barakat Kevin Baskind Gabrielle Bauer Lauren Bell Nour Bendary Max Botwinick Amber Broder Amelia Cardone Brooke Chartash Joseph Como Olivia Constantino Julianne Cottone John Doran Lily Droesch Louis Durante Katherine Emlock William Evans Connor Febesh

Matthew Feinstein Peter Fornell Amy Geiger Elizabeth Gherlone Chancellor Goffman Hannah Goldblatt Freyja Goldstein Brooke Habberstad Claire Handa Kaitlyn Hardy Sabrina Harris Katarina Heffron Marina Hilbert Caroline Hoyt Cade Huseby Jacob Hutt Hannah Jackman Sejal Jhawer Brooke Juhel

William Kaminsky Arman Kibria Ryan Kliger Jenna Koufakis John Lawrence Lauren Leogrande Danitza Leon Nathan Lerner Frank Lizza Catherine Lori Misha Macy Julia Mariani Daniel Mccooey Kelsey Mcevoy Alexander Merrill Caroline Miller James Morgan Reed Mullen

Charlotte Murphy Mariam Naghavi Brendan Naughton Christopher Nishimura Jessica Oxer Elizabeth Panacciulli Christopher Paniccia Maclain Pascucci Kanan Patel Christopher Petrocelli William Podbela Vasily Potanin Elisabeth Quick Sarah Richter Stephanie Rothberg Jacob Rush Lauren Russell Sabrina Schamroth Eleanor Schoeffel

Gabrielle Scordio Nicholas Sequino Julia Serko Angelique Simeone Andi Simon Elizabeth Stein Mary Stingi Samantha Strauss Ryan Tam Daniel Tauter Sydney Themelis Quintin Tyree Jacqueline Walzer Jason Wang Ryan Weight Morgan Wilkins Caroline Wilson Victoria Wu

270 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 | 516-676-0393 | www.fa.org | An Independent Quaker School for Age 3 through 12th Grade

AMANDA FISK/FRIENDS ACADEMY

Amherst College Bentley University Boston College Bucknell University California Institute of Technology Carnegie Mellon University Chapman University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College Davidson College Drexel University Duke University Emerson College Emory University Fairfield University Fordham University Georgetown University Harvard University Lehigh University Middlebury College Muhlenberg College New York Institute of Technology New York University Northwestern University Stanford University SUNY College at Geneseo Syracuse University

Friday, June 16, 2017

HBT Middle School honored by ADL

Friday, June 16, 2017

Syosset High School’s winners from the NYS Forensic League Championship Tournament with Forensic Society adviser Lydia Esslinger.

Photo courtesy of Syosset School District

Forensic experts at Syosset High School

Once again, the Syosset High School Forensics Society scored big at the New York State Forensic League Championship Tournament held at Hofstra University April 29-30. The team won 1st place in the Speech events division, placed 2nd in both the Debate events and Student Congress divisions and won the award for Best Overall in the state. This year’s team produced three individual state champions as well: Ronit

Dhulia (Lincoln/Douglas debate-novice level); the team of Jahnavi Arora and Aram Moghaddassi (Lincoln/Douglas debate-varsity level) and Iree Mann (Oral Interpretation-varsity level). According to Syosset Forensics Society adviser Lydia Esslinger, students qualify for the state competition either through a consistently good showing during the academic year or at a regional qualifying competition. Eighty students from Syosset

High School’s team qualified for the championship this year, capturing numerous placement awards in addition to the state champion trophies. Syosset Forensics also remains a top debate team in the country, holding its position among the top 1 percent and consistently ranking in the top 10, overall. The team is also sending a large number of students to two major national tournaments. Twenty-three

students qualified for the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tournament to be held in Louisville, Kentucky later this month, while twelve qualified for the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament to be held in Birmingham, Alabama in June. Esslinger will be honored there with the Eighth-Degree Diamond Award as a member of the NSDA Honor Society whose teams have earned at least 22,000 points.

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

We are looking for writers in our community to compose news articles on local topics, opinions, reviews, worthy places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. We aim to feature at least one new article and writer each week in our Discovery magazine section. •

P U T

T H E

Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info.

P O W E R

O F

E L L I M A N

6,000

TA L E N T, O F

E-mail submissions: editor@gcnews.com

•

Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words.

W O R K

F O R

•

Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

•

Columnist must send a head-shot photo (1MB)

YO U

T E C H N O LO GY & A N E T W O R K R E A L E S TAT E A G E N T S

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

elliman.com

243 Cantiague Rock Road, Westbury, NY 11590 • (516) 334-7979

Temple Beth Torah Welcomes Cantor Carol Chesler to Our Congregation With the appointment of our first new Cantor in over 55 years, Temple Beth Torah is building on its rich tradition of modern, Conservative Judaism, bringing music and song to its members in the Jericho area including Brookville, Old Westbury, Muttontown, and Syosset.

Come and Experience Temple Beth Torah: Come Join Us For Friday Night Services At 6:30pm or Our Saturday Morning Services at 9:30am This Summer! • A family and community-oriented congregation •

High Holy Day services including a unique, popular service for families led by our Rabbi and teenagers; our Junior Congregation & Children’s Choir; and one-of-a-kind interactive events for Chanukah and Purim for children and young adults

• Hebrew School program featuring hands-on programing, special guests, music and crafts, and an advanced computer lab that makes learning interactive and engaging for students for ages 3 and up.

• Youth programs for grades 6-12 designed for pre-teens and teenagers focused on social responsibility, relationship building and community service preparing them for high school, college and adulthood

If You’re Looking for an Inclusive, Personal and Inviting Temple,

Give us a Call!

Friday, June 16, 2017

TEMPLE BETH TORAH

Friday, June 16, 2017

This Week at the Jericho Library Thursday, June 15th at 2 and 7 PM

Movie: Hidden Figures (Biography/ Drama/History) - This film is about a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe. Rated PG. 2 hours, 7 minutes.

Friday, June 16th at 2:00 PM

Great Performers with Marc Courtade: The Music of Harold Arlen: Over the Rainbow – Join Marc for a presentation on Harold Arlen, who wrote some of the best known tunes of the 20th century. His songs will bring back memories of great music and great performances.

Monday, June 19th at 2:00 PM

Talking Baseball - Join Ira Dornstein & Paul Fredericks when they share their encyclopedic knowledge of America’s favorite pastime by presenting an audio/ visual feast for those who love the game and want to know more of its history.

Tuesday, June 20th at 2:00 PM

Art Lecture: Rembrandt’s Divine Encounter with Professor Thomas Germano - Rembrandt’s small painting, Entertaining the Angels, will be presented by the Frick Collection from May 30 - August 20, 2017. Professor Germano’s visual lecture will discuss the exhibi-

tion and related narrative themes of Rembrandt’s that deal with divine intervention, sacrifice, fatherhood, revelation and prophecy.

Wednesday, June 21st from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

YA Summer Reading Kick Off – Build a Better World (grades 6 and up) – Jericho cardholders can come in and pick up a Summer Reading Kick-Off gift, make an ice cream sundae, and learn more about our YA Summer Reading program.

Wednesday, June 21st at 7:00 PM

Movie: Passengers (Adventure/ Drama/Sci-Fi Romance) - A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 56 minutes.

Thursday, June 22nd from 7- 8:30 PM

YA College Essay Tips & Supplemental/Personal Essay Info - Join the experts from College Essay Advisors for a night of useful tips, tricks, and strategies to help you tackle one of the toughest parts of the college application process. You will learn what role the essay plays in the overall application process, how to choose your topic strategically, and how to execute your idea.

High marks for Syosset HS From page 1 take on the challenge of heavy college reading lists and long, analytical college examinations. According to the Post, research has found that even low-performing students who got a 2 on an AP test did significantly better in college than similar students who did not take AP. In addition to U.S. News & World Report and the Washington Post, the website Niche.com ranked the Syosset

Central School District No. 16 in the country and No. 5 among the state’s best school districts for the current year. Niche.com, a ranking and review website for K-12 schools, colleges and neighborhoods, factored in Syosset’s academics, administrative leadership, college readiness, clubs and activities, diversity, food, attention to health and safety, resources and facilities for students, sports programs and quality of teaching.

Joshua Lafazan makes a run at County Legislator job From page 1

show people, especially younger people that they can never let anyone tell them what they can’t do.” He said that his campaign run will include 35 college and High School volunteers working by his side. They will be part of an intern program he started to motivate the youth in politics. His campaign office will be located at 613 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset.

Do you have a service to advertise?

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8935 for rates and information.

Joshua Lafazan

SALE END6/24/17 6/10/17 sale ITEMS items end 6/17/17

OUR PVC IS 100% VIRGIN VINYL 6’ HIGH DOUBLE SIDED PVC PRIVACY WITH LATTICE TOP

2” X 2” X 8’ Wide PVC STRUCTURAL DECK RAILING HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

7499*

114

99* +tax

8999*

+tax

6’ HIGH PVC DOUBLE SIDED SOLID PRIVACY WITH PICKET TOP HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

DIAGONAL LATTICE OR SQUARE LATTICE TOP HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

HEAVY DUTY

10 OR MORE SECTIONS

STARTING AT

46999*

6999* +tax

HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

30-YEAR FIXED RATE MORTGAGE1

4.000 4.067 %

+tax

PVC ARBOR

2 STYLES TO CHOOSE SCALLOPED OR STRAIGHT

7499*

WITH HEAVY DUTY METAL REINFORCED

+tax

4’ HIGH PVC DOUBLE SIDED SPACED PICKET

3 STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM

6’ HIGH DOUBLE SIDED PVC PRIVACY

+tax

Closing Costs Discounts Available3 • Free Prequalification First Time Homebuyer Loans • FHA4

3 Solid Colors Available

144

Minimum 20 Sections

REALISTIC TEXTURED WOOD GRAIN PVC FENCE

Limited supplies available

89 +tax

17999

98*

FROM

#1 6’ HIGH 3/4” SPRUCE STOCKADE

Don’t See What You Want? We Can Custom Build And We Carry Fence Accessories In Stock

99* +tax

4’, 5’, 6’, 8’ IN STOCK

+tax

6’ HIGH DOG EAR

FINANCING AVAILABLE

100% CEDAR

109

99* +tax

6’ HIGH 100% CEDAR

12699* +tax

T&G 100% CEDAR 6’ HIGH W/ LATTICE TOP DIAGONAL OR SQUARE

13599*

+tax

BIG JOB FENCE SPECIALIST In Stock Materials Only. Gates, Posts & Installation Extra. Sale Items Cannot Be Combined W /Other Offers Or Prior Sales. Not Responsible for Typographical Errors

2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1985 Main Location East Location Nassau 3310 Sunrise Hwy., East Islip 110A Frowein Rd., C. Moriches

631-224-7905 Mon. -Sat. 7am-6pm. Closed Sunday

Materials in stock

A Rating

631-878-7778

Southeast Corner of Railroad & Frowein Mon.-Sat. 8am-5pm. Closed Sunday

516-541-0412 Nassau Lic. #302810000 Suff. Lic. #10789HI

CONTRACTORS & D.I.Y. WELCOME AT ALL LOCATIONS

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.ABOVEALLFENCE.COM

Rate information as of 06/05/17. The payment on a $200,000 30-year Conforming Fixed Rate Loan at 4.000% and 80% loan-to-value (LTV) is $954.83 with zero points due at closing. The estimated Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is 4.067%. Payment does not include private mortgage insurance, taxes, insurance premiums or additional loan-specific finance charges you may be required to pay. The actual payment amount will be greater. Some state and county maximum loan amount restrictions may apply. Actual payments will vary based on your individual circumstances and current rates. Based on the purchase/refinance of a primary residence with no cash out at closing. Assumes closing costs are paid out of pocket; this is your primary residence and is a single family home; debt-to-income ratio is less than 30%; and credit score of 700 or greater, and an escrow account is used for the payment of taxes and insurance. The lock period for your rate is 60 days. All loans are subject to credit approval. Product availability and offers are subject to change. Not all products are available in all states. Mortgages are originated through New York Community Bank (NMLS #249276, MD #21548), an affiliate of New York Commercial Bank. 2According to ICON rate analysis. 3Certain conditions apply. Speak with your Mortgage Consultant for details. 4NYCB is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal government. The bank is not responsible for typographical errors. Offer may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bank at any time. ©2017 New York Community Bank 1

4999*

ALL OF OUR PVC FENCE IS 100% VIRGIN VINYL WITH HEAVY RE-INFORCED ALUMINUM ON THE INSIDE.

Contact Christie Pennino to learn more: (631) 229-4221 • Christie.Halbeisen-Pennino@mynycb.com • NMLS #784682

+tax

SELECT ALUMINUM & PVC GATES

COLOR PVC 3 COLOR OPTIONS

TAN, KHAKI, TAN & WHITE 6X8 PRIVACY

APR

One of the best rates in town!2

TIRED OF WHITE?

ROCKING ROCK REALISTIC STONE APPEARANCE $ 99 PVC FENCE +tax

282429-1

7 Friday, June 16, 2017

We’ll get you from where you are to where you want to be. Deciding to sell your home can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. From list to sell. We will help you navigate the process. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. We got this.

Roslyn Office | 516.484.1800

Old Westbury Office | 516.626.7600

1400 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, NY

342 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, NY

Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

8 Friday, June 16, 2017

Syosset-Woodbury Rotary hosts professional mentalist

Brian McGovern, a professional mentalist (mentalist.io), was the guest speaker at a recent Syosset-Woodbury Rotary meeting. His presentation, entitled Mind Games, explained how to boost one’s mental power and memory.

Rotary members participated in various mind-bending activities and illusions. The audience found Brian very entertaining. Rotary meets at Andrea’s25 in Woodbury at noon on Tuesday afternoons.

Sal Grenci, parent of camper; Rotary President Bob Mittleman; Patchogue Rotarian Pat Barry

Syosset-Woodbury Rotary hosts speaker about Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck

Pat Barry, a fellow Rotarian from the Patchogue Rotary Club, was the guest speaker at a recent Syosset-Woodbury Rotary meeting. His presentation discussed the Rotary sponsored Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck in Center Moriches. This sleep away and day camp provides children with physical and developmental disabilities with a barrier-free, fun, and safe camp experience. Children ages 6 - 21 are welcomed, and personalized care plans are developed to ensure

that each child’s special needs are accommodated. It is a program where children can build self-esteem, experience social and personal growth, and participate in traditional camp activies that they would not otherwise be able to enjoy. The summer camp makes every effort to ensure that the camp experience is affordable for everyone, providing scholarships whenever possible. For more information call (631) 878-1070 or visit their website: camppaquatuck.com

NEED $$ ?? NEED SPACE?? Have Old Comic Books To Sell?? Old Toys?? Old Pulps?? Collectibles?? Have to Move?? Have TV or Movie Memorabilia??

WE BUY!! $$ PAID IMMEDIATELY!!

$ BEST COMICS INTERNATIONAL

1300 JERICHO TURNPIKE, NEW HYDE PARK www.bestcomics.com

Rotary Vice-President Alan Sack, Past Rotarian Governor Dr. Eileen Gentilcore, Brian McGovern

About to hit a milestone?

Share your life accomplishments with your neighbors! Put your engagement, wedding, or baby announcement in the paper, (and it's free of charge for subscribers!) Email editor@gcnews.com

GC-CHERRY 1-8 Page - 04-25-17_Layout 1 4/25/17 3:28 PM Page 1

Cherry Lane Gymnastics / New Hyde Park

516-775-2828

Since 1991

516-328-1900

now registering for summer Our professional staff will safely teach your kids gymnastics while building strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence. All while having fun and making new friends.

BEGINNERS WELCOME!

Classes for Kids – 12 months to 17 years

harder to say goodbye. It is with great pride that we present The Green Vale school's 2017 graduating class. We celebrate their high level of academic accomplishment, strength of character, self-awareness and well-roundedness. These traits will translate to natural leadership as they go on to excel in high school, college and beyond. They join generations of Green Vale alumni in a commitment to improve the world we all share.

Chaminade High School Choate Rosemary Hall Cold Spring Harbor Deerfield Academy Dominican Academy Eaglebrook School Episcopal High School Friends Academy Knox School Locust Valley High School Milton Academy Phillips Andover Academy Portledge School Regis High School Schreiber Senior High School St. Anthony's High School

INSERT PHOTO HERE

St. George's School Syosset High School Taft School Trinity School

Congratulations

to our 2017 graduates and their families:

Ryan Annunziato, Molly Bardong, Okasha Bari, Ella Barry, Charles Braff , Timothy Broadbent, Alexander Byers, Avery Bystrom, Adrienne Coleman, Christian Daley, Collin de la Bastide, Galen Deane, Charlotte Dejoux, Leo Deng, Theodore Donohue, Duke Fagan, Peter Fakiris, Ethan Fine, Austen Flink, Charles Garcia, Thomas Gelfand, David Giraldo, Theodore Grace, Alexa Janow, Jaimie Kellan, Emma Knopf, Christopher Lall, William Lawrence, Zachary McKenzie, Milán Minott, Nickaulas Molina, Sallie Bell Moore , Isadora Notias, Madison Poll, Thomas Robin, Andrew Robinson, Athena Rogers, Samuel Schamis, Elizabeth Schwab, Briana Sparacino, Theo Steinberg, Lex Szymczyk, Justin Tong, Maximilian Wriedt, James Yarian

E A R LY C H I L D H O O D T H R O U G H M I D D L E S C H O O L

250 Valentine’s Lane I Old Brookville, NY 11545 I 516.621.2420 I www.greenvaleschool.org.

For a list of the awards presented at our graduation ceremonies, please visit www.greenvaleschool.org.

Friday, June 16, 2017

When Every Child is Known, it’s even

High Schools for 2017 Graduates

Friday, June 16, 2017

What’s Happening June 16

Saul Filas Fathi will be at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss the speculations about the civilization of Atlantis, the fictional island mentioned in works by Plato.

June 17

A cooking demonstration with Lucy Van Horn will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 11:30 a.m. and will focus on what to prepare for a garden party. Please register in advance to attend.

June 19

Sign-up begins today for the Jericho Public Library’s summer reading program for children, running June 19 through August 14. “Talking Baseball”, with Ira Dornstein and Paul Fredericks, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library. The 20 & 30-Something Club meets today at 7 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library for a RiffTrax Viewing of the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing”. The film is rated PG-13. The Jericho Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meeting will be held at the Library at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

June 20

“Rembrandt’s Abraham and the Angels – A Divine Encounter” is the subject of a lecture by Professor Thomas Germano at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m.

June 21

“Build A Better World” is the theme of the summer reading program for teens at the Jericho Public Library. A kick-off session will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Library. The movie “Passengers” will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. Rated PG-13, the film is 116 minutes long and stars Jennifer Lawrence.

June 22

“The Comedy of Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara” is celebrated at 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library with Dr. Ira Epstein. The Young Adult Corner of the Jericho Public Library will offer “College Essay Tips & Supplemental / Personal Essay Info” with College Essay Advisors from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Advanced registration is recommended.

June 23

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Syosset

Public Library, the mobile office of NY State Senator Carl Marcellino will be available. A kick-off program for the summer reading program at the Jericho Public Library will be held at 4 p.m. with “Prestino’s Magic Show”. Tickets will be available in advance.

June 24

The Jericho Public Library will hold a session on science for children in grades 3 to 5 with “Library Learning Lab” at 11 a.m. A one-woman show, “Hot, Hot, Hot Summer Kick-Off With Flo Michaels” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 7:30 p.m.

Syosset Brownies learn computer coding

Syosset 3rd Grade Brownie Troop 3450 (Village Elementary School) recently participated in the 3rd Annual Coder Dojo hosted by Thomson Reuters in New York City. As background, CoderDojo NYC is a “volunteer non-profit program that provides learning experiences for children to explore web, game and app development.” The girls learned introductory com-

puter coding using the Scratch program. Each girl brought their own laptop and with the help of volunteer mentors, created a computer game. This out of-school learning experience culminated with the girls presenting their games to all the attendees. This was a fabulous and unique opportunity. Thank you to Danielle Rivner for landing this opportunity for our Brownie troop.

June 26

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis star in the movie “Fences”, which will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13, 139 minutes long. “Build Your Own World Cupcakes” is a program for teens at the Syosset Public Library with The Baking Coach at 7 p.m.

June 27

The afternoon book discussion group at the Syosset Public Library will meet at 1:30 p.m. The focus will be on the book Circling The Sun by Paula McLain. Jean Simpson will lead the discussions.

June 28

Louise Cella Caruso will be at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss the works of Georgia O’Keeffe in “Flower Power”.

June 29

Ever popular snack-time!

“Science Camp With Mad Science Brioxlogy”, using LEGO bricks, will be offered at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. for children in grades 1 through 6.

June 30

Pre-K steady walking babies, up to 5 years of age, are welcomed to join “Fun With Movement” at 10:30 a.m. at the Jericho Public Library. At 11 a.m. at the Syosset Public Library, children ages 3 ½ to those entering Grade 5 are invited to a shark craft program. “Joan Rivers: Can We Talk” will be explored by Adjunct Professor at NYU Steinhardt School and The New School University, John Kenrick at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. • Compiled by Meg Meyer

We get you sales!

Let us help you promote your local business. We will personally create an advertisement campaign using actual demographics which will help boost your business. Call our G.C. office for 294-8900 more info.

Having fun learning how to code

Conversational, opinionated, wordsmith?

•

• Attach article and any photos (1MB), along with your name and contact info. Articles must be between 1,500 - 3,000 words. • Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.⁰⁰

Obesity causes more serious health issues than smoking, drinking or poverty. NYU Winthrop Hospital is responding with the widest choice of safe and effective treatment options in the tri-state area. NYU Winthrop, a leader in bariatric weight loss surgery, was the first hospital in New York State to use advanced minimally invasive daVinci Robotic Surgery to reduce discomfort and speed recovery. NYU Winthrop is the only hospital in New York that offers the HMR Diet, named 2017’s Best Diet for Fast Weight Loss by US News & World Report. The HMR Diet is a medical weight loss program managed by endocrinologists, dietitians and nurse practitioners. And NYU Winthrop is among the first in the nation to offer revolutionary VBLOC Therapy. VBLOC uses a pacemaker-type device to block nerve signals to control appetite and eating patterns. To learn more about NYU Winthrop’s full range of medically supervised weight loss programs, call 1-866-WINTHROP or go to nyuwinthrop.org. NYU Winthrop is a proud affiliate of NYU Langone.

259 First Street, Mineola, New York 11501 • 1.866.WINTHROP • nyuwinthrop.org

CABLEVISION CH 652

Friday, June 16, 2017

Every body is different. So NYU Winthrop offers the most weight loss options.

Friday, June 16, 2017

Syosset resident publishes book of photos of NYC synagogues

Syosset resident, Michael J. Weinstein, a Director - Investments with Oppenheimer & Co. in Jericho, recently published a photo book called “Ten Times Chai: 180 Orthodox Synagogues of New York City.” In 2014, Weinstein Googled the words, mitzvah and Brooklyn, together because his family was originally from Brooklyn and he wanted to “give back” somehow. His search resulted in finding Michael Cohen, www. themitzvahman.org and Weinstein got started in doing acts of kindness, known as “chesed,” by volunteering his spare time visiting Holocaust Survivors, through a program called Connect2NY, Friendly Visiting for Holocaust Survivors, part of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island.

Cover from Syosset resident Michael J. Weinstein’s new book “Ten Times Chai: 180 Orthodox Synagogues of New York City.” For over two years, most Thursday evenings after work, and Sunday mornings, Weinstein drove from his home in Syosset and visit over 22 Holocaust survivors, ranging in

A special graduation ceremony Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino (third row left), Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (fourth row left), Councilman Thomas P. Hand (fifth row center) and Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich (fifth row second from left) recently attended the Morgan Center program’s Graduation Ceremony held at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Hicksville Athletic Center, where the organization is based locally. Everyone on hand congratulated the young graduates and their parents on this important milestone. The Morgan Center provides preschool age children battling cancer the opportunity to learn and socialize in a safe environment. Children undergoing chemotherapy treatment have a suppressed immune system. The Morgan Center allows these children to interact in a setting where all of the parents understand the inherent risks and the importance of a germ free environment and limiting exposures. The Morgan Center is provided free of charge to the children and their families. Tuition and expenses are completely supported by private donations and fundraising.

age from 80 to 105, in different neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Along the way, he had a desire to explore the nearby synagogues and started taking photos. Originally thinking he

would someday do a book of Brooklyn synagogues, he later expanded his search, to Queens, where he lived for three years after he was born, before moving to Jericho in the 1960s,and then to

Manhattan, where he lived for several years after graduating Cornell University in 1985. He continued to the Bronx, where his Grandfather once lived, near Yankee Stadium, and to Staten

Island, where his Great Grandparents are buried. Along the way, Weinstein was guided by a teaching of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, in Likutey Moharan, called “Azamra”, finding the good points, in others, in ourselves. While not every orthodox synagogue is perfect or a work of art, he focused on finding the good points. Published by Brown Books Publishing Group of Dallas, TX, the book is a hard cover, coffee table style photobook, with 5 chapters, one for each of the 5 boroughs of New York City. It has 613 color photos. Ten Times Chai is dedicated to the Holocaust Survivors he met on his journey and can be purchased in Judaica stores in the 5 Towns, such as Judaica Plus and Five Towns Judaica, as well as Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.

June 16, 2017

Yosemite National Park: Surprising Diversity, Dramatic Scenes Hiking Chilnualna Falls Trail, Wawona BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER

It’s our second day in Yosemite National Park. I am surprised at how much we could cover on our first day in Yosemite National Park, spent hiking in Yosemite Valley. This is the most popular and iconic part of this vast park, the size of Rhode Island, but the three trails we chose – Mist Trail, John Muir, Mirror Lake – haven given us a really good sense of the park, despite its size. Since we need to leave the area for San Francisco, 200 miles away, by 4 pm, we cleverly find a hike (thanks to the Tenaya Lodge concierge) that starts from just inside the South Gate, in the Wawona section, thereby cutting out 1 ½ hour drive each way jut to get into Yosemite Valley at the center of the park. We plan this out very well: the Chilnualna Falls Trail is just about 6 miles from the Tenaya Lodge, and is much, much, much less crowded – and yet, we meet some wonderful people from Australia and other places. It is also sufficiently long hike to take about five or six hours – exactly the amount of time we have, and, we discover, offers dramatic, close-by views of the cascading Chilnualna Falls, the sweeping vistas of the southern Yosemite, and wonderful diversity of the landscape, as the trail winds through a variety See page D2

On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER

Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon boasts being the world’s longest running musical review, and once you decide to dismiss the stupidity of the premise – Snow White’s search for her Prince

Charming – you become completely enchanted with the quality of the musical performances, the costumes that would make Ziegfeld jealous (the hats are spectacularly outrageous), the choreography, and yes, the satire. This isn’t expressly a political satire, though all your favorite

political figures are zinged. Beach Blanket Babylon is really more of a spoof of popular culture, iconic brands, hot celebrities. And though the musical has been playing here in San Francisco since 1974, sections seem as if they were written just the week before, they are that timely. In a phrase, it’s a hoot that

G O I N G P L A C E S N E A R A N D F A R

carries you along with abandon as if you were riding a tube through rapids. Just suspend disbelief, sit back and enjoy the ride. A mind-boggling statistic that would seem to make the show eligible for inclusion in the Guinness Book See page D5

Friday, June 16 , 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R ....

Yosemite National Park: Surprising Diversity, Dramatic Scenes Hiking Chilnualna Falls Trail, Wawona Continued from page D1

of terrain and habitats. We start out in the village of Wawona (you pass a general store so if you need supplies, this would be a great place), turn onto Chilnualna Falls Road and park at the trailhead (there are restroom facilities here). This hike is billed as strenuous – mainly for a fairly steep, nearly milelong beginning, that includes narrow, high stone steps (with the reward of a gorgeous cascading waterfall). Then it is a steady upward (though mostly gradual) climb for about 4 miles, with a 2,400-foot elevation gain to an altitude of 6,600 feet - that’s what makes the hike tough. The Chilnualna Falls, which fortunately for us is one of the less known and visited falls (and not

accessible by car), consists of five large cascades that slide through and over large granite rock formations – almost like the ruins of a fort, parts of which we get to climb. At various points we come across the cataracts, up close, and each time, the sound and view is dramatic. Finally, we come to a beautiful scene where the Chilnualna Falls comes to a ledge before going over a ridge. Here, we sit along some flat rocks right beside the water, and look over the forest and distant mountain peaks of the southern Yosemite and the Wawona Dome. From here, you can continue on to get to the top of the fall (as well as connect to several other trails that go all the way back to into Yosemite Valley), but considering our time schedule (and looking out at rain clouds flowing in), we head down after a lovely picnic along side the cascading Chilnualna Creek.

Most of the trail is along the ridge so you have dramatic views of the creek or valley. Some of it crosses through meadow, so there is wonderful variation. The views of the rushing water and waterfalls are surprising and dramatic. One of the nicest aspects of this trail, as compared to yesterday’s hikes on the Mist Trail, the John Muir Trail and the Mirror Lake Trail, are the opportunities to appreciate some magnificent trees and flowers. After about a half mile (and the first cascade), the trail leaves the creek and heads up switchbacks through manzanita, oak and mixed conifer forest. In the spring, the hillsides are full of Mountain Misery - a spreading plant with beautiful white blossoms, which we get to see. In among the Mountain Misery you may well see Hartweg’s Irises, Indian Pink, Golden Yarrow, Narrow-Leaved Ceanothus,

Utah Serviceberry and several more showy flowers. Some of the side seeps might be blooming with Seep Spring Monkeyflowers and perhaps Sunflowers. The upper cascades of Chilnualna Falls are quite beautiful in high flow, and in the early season they will be flanked with Azaleas, Mountain Pride Penstemmon and Dogwoods, Pussypaws and others. We don’t necessarily realize it, but we are also passing through territories of deer, coyote, mountain lion, and black bear. There are birds, as well, but we are a bit early to see the western tanager which can be spotted from May through September. Finally, as we near the top, we have views over to Wawona Dome and finally of the falls themselves. We have to climb down a little from the trail to these broad slabs so we

The Chilnualna Falls Trail hike is billed as strenuous – mainly because it is a Hiking the Chilnualna Falls Trail, Yosemite National Park © 2017 Karen Rubin/ steady upward climb, with the steepest part at the beginning © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com goingplacesfarandnear.com

Peaceful contemplation alongside the Chilnualna Falls, Yosemite National Park © Within the first mile, you get to see beautiful falls on the Chilnualna Falls Trail © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R ....

Friday, June 16, 2017

have a beautiful view of the falls. It is a perfect place for our picnic lunch. Coming back along the same trail is much, much easier – basically a gentle downward slope, and you are looking out at the scenery so the views are very different. Even the obstacles are no concern because we have already done them. We are down to the steep part when it begins to rain. There are a couple of obstacles – like leaping over flowing water (thank goodness for my hiking sticks!). We make it all the way back just in time for it to rain in earnest, adding to our feeling of physical satisfaction and accomplishment. All in all, an 8.2 mile hike that takes from 10 am to 3:40 pm. What I love most, after completing this trail, is how different the experience has been from the previous day’s hike in Yosemite Valley – the vegetation, the meadows, the general landscape – and how surprisingly gorgeous the falls and the creek, and especially, the peacefulness without the crowds. Preparation: bring enough water (2 water bottles) and prepare for changes in weather: bring rain poncho and plastic bags to cover cameras from rain or mist; rain poncho; snacks, moleskin for blisters, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, camera, extra memory card and battery, cell phone, an extra layer in case it gets cool. I have also found hiking sticks extremely helpful. For non-hikers, non-DIYers, Tenaya Lodge offers a Yosemite Tour Package, via mini-bus, that includes lunch and narration, and guarantees waterfalls

and wildlife and seeing the most popular sights of Yosemite. (Offered May 1-Nov. 30; from $575 spring, $685 summer, $555 fall; call 888-514-2167 or Tenaya Reservations directly at 559-692-8916). Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623, 800-722-8584, tenayalodge.com. To plan your visit to Yosemite National Park, https://www.nps.gov/ yose/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm, https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm. Even more helpful to plan your hike is this site: http://yosemiteexplorer.com/ trails. See also: Yosemite National Park: Best Valley Hikes for First Timers Tenaya Lodge Provides Luxury Lodging Resort Experience at Gateway to Yosemite National Park Muir Woods is San Francisco’s Cathedral to Mother Nature ____________________

© 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

W R I T E R’S C O R N E R

Danny DeVito: One dad’s key to success BY CLAIRE LYNCH Father’s Day comes on Sunday, June 18, this year and it’s a great time to acknowledge – and thank – our Dads for their love and support. One famous dad found his success by taking risks and making some unconventional choices. Danny DeVito, actor and director, has some major films under his belt and he’s also very proud of his three children, Lucy, Grace and Jacob. Actor, director and producer Danny DeVito was born Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. on November 17, 1944, in Neptune, NJ. DeVito was raised by his mother, Julia, and his father, Danny, Sr., a small business owner whose various ventures included a candy store, a dry cleaner, a dairy outlet and a pool hall. He grew up in a family of five, with his parents and two older sisters. He was raised in Asbury Park, NJ. Years later DeVito said, “Jersey is always with me. I was one of the lucky ones. Asbury Park is just the greatest place in the world to spend your childhood.” (thefamouspeople.com) Danny DeVito attended Our Lady of

Mount Carmel Grammar School and Oratory Prep High School in Summit, NJ. He had asked his parents if he could go there as a way to stay out of trouble during his teenaged years. During high school he first tried his hand at acting, starring in school productions of “St. Francis of Assisi” and the “Billion Dollar Saint.” Although he acted in high school, when Danny DeVito graduated in 1962 he didn’t even consider acting as a possible career. DeVito recalled, “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I got out of high school. College didn’t seem a likely or desirable option, and I didn’t want to go too far away.” DeVito was lounging around the house one day when his older sister, Angela, suggested that he work as a hairdresser at the salon she owned. He remembers thinking, “Well, I’m not doing anything else, and I could meet a lot of girls there.” He was known as “Mr. D” and liked the job well enough but after working for 18 months at Angela’s salon, DeVito decided to switch to the cosmetics profession which was better for him finan-

cially. At the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, he applied to take makeup classes and there he discovered that all of the applicants had to perform a monologue to get into any of the school’s programs. He got a lot of positive feedback after doing his monologue, so DeVito decided to take acting classes as well. He quickly realized that acting was what he was meant to do. DeVito graduated from the American Academy in 1966 and worked briefly at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Ct., where he met and became friends with fellow actor Michael Douglas. While in Connecticut, DeVito read Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and after seeing an ad for Hollywood auditions for a movie version of the book, DeVito moved to Los Angeles. In California DeVito didn’t get a part in the film “In Cold Blood” or in any other movie. Instead, he said, “I worked as a car parker and I hung around the Sunset Strip with all the flower children. I had long hair and I wore a

raincoat and sneakers, and I fit right in. But I wanted to act.” Realizing that if he wanted to act, doing some off-Broadway parts would be a good idea so DeVito soon moved back to New York. In 1971, DeVito landed the role of Martini in an off-Broadway production of Ken Kesey’s classic novel, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” That role led to DeVito’s big break four years later, when Michael Douglas produced a film version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and asked DeVito to revive his stage role. Widely praised by critics, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” swept the five major Academy Awards for best picture, actor, actress, director and screenplay in 1976. That put DeVito in the national spotlight. In 1978, DeVito auditioned for a new NBC series called “Taxi.” Before beginning his audition, DeVito famously flung the script down on the table and demanded, “One thing I want to know before we start: Who wrote this (blank)?” See page D12

Friday, June 16 , 2017

Y O U R S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y

Widows with Social Security Issues BY TOM MARGENAU

Recently, I wrote a column about how Social Security impacts widows and widowers. But the questions keep flowing into my inbox. So today, more answers to more questions from widows. Q: My husband died two months ago. He had been getting Social Security disability benefits for years. I am 64 years old and I have been getting my own Social Security since I was 62. I filed for widow’s benefits and was shocked to learn that because I took early retirement (following your advice, by the way), my widow’s benefit is now permanently reduced! Please tell your readers that taking reduced retirement benefits has ramification for any future widow’s benefits you might be due. A: I won’t do that because it’s wrong. Either you were misinformed, or you misunderstood what someone at the Social Security Administration told you. The fact that you took reduced retirement has nothing to do with the amount of your widow’s benefits. About all that really matters is your age when you filed for widow’s benefits. If you start those benefits before age 66, there will be a reduction. That reduction is roughly one-half of one percent for each month you are under age 66. So at age 64, your widow’s benefit is reduced roughly 12 percent. To repeat, your widow’s benefits are not reduced because you took your own benefits at 62. They are reduced because you were 64 when you filed for widow’s benefits. And perhaps it was not explained to you, but you would have had the option of continuing to receive your reduced retirement benefits until age 66. And then, at that time, you could have switched to 100 percent widow’s benefits. If you like that option and can afford it, you could go back to your Social Security office and ask to withdraw your widow’s claim. Anyone has up to 12 months to change his or her mind about a Social Security claim and withdraw it. You could then live on your own reduced retirement benefits until you are 66, when you would refile for widow’s benefits and get the 100 percent rate. (By the way, in a recent column, I mistakenly said you have six months to withdraw a claim. I apologize for the error.) I also need to deliver this message to my readers. You said you followed my advice when you filed for reduced retirement benefits. I have pointed out hundreds of times in this column that I am NOT a financial advisor and I do not advise people when to file for benefits. On the other hand, I do explain Social Security rules about the ramifications of filing for Social Security benefits at various ages. To be fair, I must admit that as an antidote to the “Social Security maximizing” fever that has gripped so many seniors today, and that has so many of them delaying starting their benefits until age 70, I occasionally tell my read-

ers about my wife and I taking our Social Security at 62 and how we’ve been having fun spending our reduced retirement benefits. I have never meant that to be “advice.” I’m simply relating my own personal experience. Q: My 88-year-old husband recently died. He had started his Social Security when he was 62 years old. I am 81. I never worked outside the home. So I was getting wife’s benefits on his record. I thought that after he died I was going to start getting his full Social Security benefit. I got an increase, but not as much as I thought. Can you explain this to me? A: I’m not sure what you meant when you said you thought you would get his “full benefit.” If you meant his full retirement age benefit, then that’s wrong. You will never get that. Or to put that another way, because he took reduced retirement benefits, that reduction carries over to the widow’s benefits you are now due. And please note that this is a different scenario from the issue discussed in the first question. In that case, the fact that the widow took her own early retirement benefits had no impact on her eventual widow’s benefits. But in your case, the fact that your husband took early retirement does impact your widow’s benefits. I usually tell women over age 66 that they will start getting whatever their husband was getting when he died in the form of widow’s benefits. So if he was getting a reduced retirement benefit, that reduced benefit will then become your widow’s rate (minus whatever you might be due in your own retirement benefits.) But that is not always the case because the law guarantees that a widow (over age 66) can’t get less than 82.5 percent of her deceased husband’s full benefit rate. You said your husband took benefits at 62. For someone his age, that meant he was getting 80 percent of his full benefit. As I just said, you would normally get that. But because of the widow’s 82.5 percent guaranteed minimum, you will actually get 2.5 percent more than he was getting. Q: My ex-husband recently died. We had been married for 35 years before we divorced in 2010. Neither of us remarried. He was 75, and I am 74. His Social Security benefit is almost twice as much as mine. Based on something you wrote in a previous column about a similar situation, I called Social Security and told them I wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits. Imagine my shock when they told me that no such benefits existed! What should I do now? A: You should call them back, or maybe plan a trip to your local Social Security office, and insist on filing for divorced widow’s benefits, which, by the way, really do exist. But this time, tell them you want to file for “surviving divorced wife’s benefits.” That’s the name the Social Security Administration

uses to refer to benefits for divorced widows. And I suppose legally that’s the proper term. After all, if your ex-husband dies, you’re not really his “widow.” You’re his ex-wife and you’ve survived him, so that makes you his “surviving divorced wife.” (Note to readers: This woman eventually got back to me and told me that after visiting her local office and asking

to file a surviving divorced wife’s claim, everything worked out. Still, it bugs me that the first SSA clerk she talked to couldn’t figure out what this lady meant when she said she wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits.) If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

C R O S S W O R D P U Z Z L E

Answers on page D5

On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D1 Guinness Book of Records, Beach Blanket Babylon has already had more than 16,000 performances and has been seen by six million people who come to the delightful theater at Club Fugazi in the North Beach district from around the world. The show doesn’t

wonder why they don’t spend a few bucks on a smarter , more updated unifying gag. It all began on June 7, 1974, when Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. There were 214 seats crammed into a tiny space. The floor was covered with two tons of sand;

LEO’S

Join us Friday June 16 for the Promenade on 7th St. “Luau Garden City Style”

Leo’s Lobster Specials Are Back...All Summer Long! One 1 1/2 lb Lobster or Two 1 1/2 lb Lobsters

Includes French Fries & Coleslaw

Now Serving Breakfast Daily 7:30-11:00AM

Thursday is Mexican Night at Leo’s

One of the big Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers with a hat that features the entire San Francisco skyline which seems impossible to carry. only spoof celebrities, it draws its share to its audience: HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall as well as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Beach Blanket Babylon (whatever basis in plot that title originates from seems to have been erased with the sands of time) follows Snow White as she finds herself in various locales around the world in search of her “Prince Charming.” (I can only imagine that way back in its history, these locations had more relevance to the plot.) Our favorite bit was Donald and Melania Trump and the Trump family (done as the Von Trapp Family from “Sound of Music”). The incredibly long and varied list of characters that get their share of ribbing include Vladimir Putin, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Adele, Hamilton, Kellyanne Conway, Darth Vadar (Steve Bannon), Barack and Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Prince, Ivanka Trump, Bernie Sanders, Kim Kardashian and Kanye, Hillary Clinton and Bill, Oprah and the San Francisco Giants. But the main reason that this show has survived all these years is the astonishing quality of the performances and yes, witty lyrics, and FABULOUS costumes (and hats!) that makes you

a lifeguard tore tickets at the door and sprayed the backs of people’s hand with Coppertone®. (Now I know where the title comes from!) For $2.50, the audience was entertained by a 45-minute show with four main performers, a chorus line of hula-dancing middle-aged housewives doing card stunts, a band dressed as poodles, one lighting man on top of a lifeguard stand manipulating Folger’s® coffee can lights and a whole lots of laughs. See page D6

Crossword Answers

Margaritas Mohitos Fish Tacos Fajitas Tacos Saturday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/22/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Sunday Only 30% Off Entire Dinner Check

Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/22/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Monday Only 30% Off Entire

Tuesday Only 30% Off Entire

Lunch or Dinner Check

Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/22/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Wednesday Only 25% Off Entire

Thursday Only 25% Off Entire

Cash Only • Alcohol not included

Lunch or Dinner Check

Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 6/22/17 Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer

Cash Only • Alcohol not included

190 Seventh St., Garden City 742-0574 • www.leosgardencity.com

D5 Friday, June 16, 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S N E A R & F A R

Friday, June 16 , 2017

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R....

On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D3 The show was to run for six weeks. That was more than 40 years ago. After a brief stint in the fall of 1974 at Club Olympus, Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon opened at Club Fugazi, a really beautiful theater that makes you think you are back in

eggplant Parmigiana; Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini (Fresh homemade eggs pasta Porcini Mushroom, Garlic, Olive oli, Fresh Italian Parsley) and Pizza Rustica (San marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, salame toscano, arugula (reservations recommended, Baonecci Ristorante, 516 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133, 415-

“Donald and the von Trump Family,” one of Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers spoofing political figures.

1890s San Francisco, where it has been running since. The show became an expanded version of the Tivoli and Olympus shows, with more characters, grander sets, a larger cast and what was to become a trademark of the show, bigger hats! This show is every bit a showy, elaborate display – you can’t believe they can get that many performers doing complicated choreography (and in those hats!) on an intimate stage. The musicians are fantastic, too. Tickets range from $25 - $155 (based on performance date and seat location) and can be purchased online at www. beachblanketbabylon.com, in person at the box office or by calling 415-4214222. All performances take place at Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.) in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach district. Shows perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 6 & 9 p.m., and Sundays at 2 & 5 p.m. (Due to liquor license restrictions, persons under 21 are not admitted to evening performances. (Minors welcome at Sunday matinees.) Valid photo I.D. is required. Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., 415-421-4222, www. beachblanketbabylon.com Club Fugazi happens to be in North Beach which has some of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco (and is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods). We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at the casual and moderately priced Baonecci Ristorante - pasta with truffles,

989-1806). North Beach was home base for The Beats, Jack Kerouac and poet Alan Ginzberg. Arrive early and stop in at The Beat Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Beat memorabilia, including original manuscripts and first editions, letters, personal effects and cultural ephemera, originally collected by Jerry Cimano, (The Beat Museum, 540 Broadway (at Columbus Ave.), San Francisco, CA 94133 (museum entrance is $8/Adults, $5/Students/Seniors), 800-KEROUAC (800-537-6822), www.kerouac.com, email info@kerouac.com, follow on Twitter @ KerouacDotCom and The Beat Museum on Facebook.)

Okane is San Francisco SoMa Neighborhood Gastropub Serving Extravagant Japanese Cuisine at Everyman Price

been rated a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2017. But the casual appearance and really moderate pricing disguises the exquisite, opulent quality of the fish, much it that has been flown in directly from Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market (when you arrive, the list of fish that have come in that day are on a board). The presentations are breathtaking, but when you bring yourself to take a bite, every morsel brings an astonishment of succulent flavor, so that even the memory of the meal makes your mouth water. The experience is the culinary equivalent of euphoria. It’s also an education in Japanese cuisine. Okane is a SoMa neighborhood izakaya – a Japanese gastropub – serving traditional and refined Japanese “comfort” food and contemporary sushi. Many of the selections would be common in Japan but are rarer to find in a Japanese restaurant in America. The menu at Okane, which is owned by Kash Feng and Jackson Yu who is also the Executive Chef, features an array of shareable vegetable, fish and meat course (Ippin, or appetizers)s, rice and noodles, nigiri sushi and sushi rolls, and assorted specialties. Highlights from the izakaya menu include the Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shio-kombu and truffle; Wakadori Karaage (fried young chicken); Nebeyaki Udon with shrimp tempura, chicken, wakame, green onion and fish cake; and Oyako Donburi with chicken, egg and green onion. We were treated to Uni, the edible part of the sea urchin (Mario, the manager, actually saved it for our arrival) presented with the spikey

part still on the plate, which was so fresh that when you poked it, it would actually still move reflexively. The meat is sweet, creamy in texture and delectable. This was followed by a sampling from the sushi menu, overseen by Chef Rico Li, who creates a mix of traditional nigiri selections and contemporary rolls. Among the most popular (for good reason): the Ginza which features shrimp tempura (giving it a bit of a crunchy texture), avocado and cucumber, topped with torched Hamachi, jalapeño (a fusion tip of the hat to San Francisco), and spicy blue fin tuna, and Shibuya prepared with avocado, shiso, tobiko (flying fish roe), topped with salmon and a tiny lemon wedge and a Japanese mint leaf; and the Shinjuku, with snow crab and avocado, topped with A5 Wagyu beef. We were gobsmacked by a succession of offerings, each setting off flashes of euphoric delight with each bite: From the Special Fish Ippin Ryori: Albacore Aburi prepared with Japanese mustard mayonnaise and truffle; and Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shiokonbu, truffle. Agi Tataki, one of the chef’s seasonal sashimi offerings, is mackerel sashimi with ponzu (a citrus-based sauce), onions, ginger and momiji oroshi (grated daikon radish and red chili peppers). From the sushi offerings, we savored barracuda, salmon belly, Hamachi (yellowtail that already comes sauced so you don’t dip it), Tai (sea bream), Kinmedai (golden eye snapper), prepared with sea salt, lemon and torched is also sensational. The authentic Japanese cuisine is complimented with a comprehensive See page D12

Well off San Francisco’s tourist track, an exquisite dining experience awaits at Okane, a delightful, intimate neighborhood izakaya in the style of a Japanese gastropub, tucked into SoMa (South of Market), once a warehouse and light industrial district that became popular work/living space for musicians and artists and clubs until the techies took over and now is loosely known as the Design district. Okane, which opened in January 2015, is the hip, casual sister restaurant to the more upscale, sophisticated The casual, comfortable atmosphere at Okane Japanese gastropub confutes the Michelin-starred Omakase restaurant elegance of the cuisine © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com literally next door. Okane has already

D7 Friday, June 16, 2017

JUNE 22

JULY 21

JULY 26

JULY 28

AUGUST 3

AUGUST 19

AUGUST 25

SEPTEMBER 8

SEPTEMBER 9

SEPTEMBER 17

OCTOBER 21

NOVEMBER 10-12

NOVEMBER 28

DECEMBER 2

DECEMBER 3

JANUARY 20

For more information visit www.TheTheatreAtWestbury.com â&#x20AC;¢ Box Office Open Tues-Thurs & Sat 12:30PM-5PM ALL DATES, ACTS AND TICKET PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. TICKETS SUBJECT TO SERVICE CHARGES.

Classifieds Friday, June 16, 2017

CLASSIFIEDS

...a sure way to get results.

ONE CALL TO 516-294-8900 AND YOUR AD WILL APPEAR IN 11 LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. CALL TODAY FOR OUR VERY LOW RATES. FAX: 516-294-8924 www.gcnews.com Garden City News • Great Neck News • Mid Island Times Bethpage Newsgram • Syosset Advance Jericho News Journal • Williston Times - Mineola Edition New Hyde Park Herald Courier • Manhasset Times Roslyn Times • Port Washington Times DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIED ADS IS TUESDAY AT 1:00PM. 3 EASY WAYS TO PLACE ADS: 1) Directly on website: gcnews.com & click on “Classified Order” 2) Email Nancy@gcnews.com 3) Fax 516-294-8924 Please include your name, daytime phone number, address and ad copy. Visa and MasterCard Accepted

EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED

SITUATION WANTED

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT to vice President, 5 days, must be experienced in Quickbooks and Word. Knowledge of AR / AP a must. Email resume to submitresumes3@gmail.com

CAREGIVER AVAILABLE FT /PT days or evenings. Available immediately. 20 years experience. Live in or out. Able to run errands. Excellent references. Valid driver’s license & own car. Please call Lorraine or Velmont 646-269-9540 or 646-209-1900

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED (VOLUNTEER) A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP Looking for Volunteer Bookkeeper Should be familiar with Excel Able to work 3hrs/week in shop (hours flexible) Call Melissa 515-242-4387 PARTS COORDINATOR: part time, 15-20 hours a week. Must have computer knowledge and Spanish speaking a plus. Port Washington location. Please email resume to shirley@specialtyplasticparts.com or fax 516-708-9510 CAREGIVER / HHA VERY HANDS ON LOVING, CARING, COMPASSIONATE HHA with over 10 years experience seeking FT live in or live out position. Great references. Licensed driver. Please call Shawn 516-424-0091

Get results!

Place an ad in our Classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call the G.C. office at 294-8900 for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITY $11 PER HOUR

you can help people you love & get paid a good salary. If your parents, relatives, friends or neighbors receive Medicaid or Medicare you can start working for them as a home attendant, housekeeper or personal assistant.

JOB OPPORTUNITY $11 PER HOUR Johnny 347-462-2610

CARETAKER/ COMPANION Experienced male health care worker interested in being a companion or caretaker for the elderly (preferably male). Experienced in hospitals and nursing homes. Available full time or part time. Call 516-688-4631 CHILDCARE/ELDER CARE/ HOUSEKEEPING Available 5-6 days a week, live in. Experienced in Childcare & Elder Care. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. References available. 30 yrs experience. Please call Phyllis 917-412-3418

Call 294.8900

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

CNA CERTIFIED EXPERIENCED over 10 years in both nursing homes and private cases. Highly recommended with excellent references. Responsible for, but not limited to performing the following: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients and changing linens. Please feel free to contact with serious inquiries only: Call 862-241-0883

CPR CERTIFIED GC COLLEGE STUDENT AVAILABLE FOR BABYSITTING! Responsible and experienced Garden City resident, certified lifeguard, eldest of 4 children, own car, flexible hours, available until end of August. References upon request. Call or Text Daniela at 516-307-6057

ELDER CARE: AIDE/COMPANION with 15 years experience available to care for elderly. Days, nights, weekends. Own car. Excellent references. Call 917-207-2833

COMPANION AVAILABLE Available full time. Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 or 516-967-1130 COMPANION/AIDE: Live in or out, full time or part time. Family lives in Valley Stream. 8 years experience. Honest, patient, energetic, kind. Call Rosana 845-720-0965

HOME HEALTH AIDE / ELDER CARE Loving reliable woman seeking FT position nights/w eekends to take care of your loved one. Experienced with ALS, dementia, diabetes, etc. Great references— highly recommended. Licensed driver. Call 646-575-8217

ARE YOU TIRED OF THAT SAME OLD JOB?

WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Don’t miss an opportunity for a great job where you can serve your community and make good money doing it. We provide the training you need to obtain your commercial drivers license. WE OFFER: - Flexible hours - 401k plans with Matching funds - Health Insurance - Life Insurance - Emergency Family leave - Safety & attendance bonus twice a year WAIT THERE’S MORE: RETIREEES WELCOME! EASY TO DRIVE VANS FREE CDL TRAINING For qualified candidates. We will train you for the road test. Call today to begin training!

NEW STARTING SALARIES BIG BUS

$19.93/hr Benefit rate $21.93/hr* non-Beneefit rate *Available after 90 days of employment

VAN

$17.16/hr Benefit rate $19.16/hr* non-Beneefit rate *Available after 90 days of employment

AND... - Positions available for mechanics and bus attendants - Become a NYS Certified school bus driver!

EDUCATIONAL BUS TRANSPORTATION 516.454.2300 CALL TODAY

EOE

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR NASSAU AND SUFFOLK

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150

CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS ACTIVITIES OUR SPORTMEN WILL PAY TOP $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com

MEETINGS Come and join us for an informative video & meet great people. Third Wednesday of the month. 7pm. Park City Diner, 101 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040. The John Birch Society. JBS.org

MARKETPLACE GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday 6/16 & 6/17 9am to 3pm 164 Lincoln St (off Clinch Ave) Household items, Tables, Lamps, Desks, Baking Oven, Microwave, Radios and much more. Something for everyone! NO PREVIEWS GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Saturday 6/24 9am to 5pm (Raine or Shine) 13 Brixton Rd. Toys, appliances, sporting goods, a/c, platform bed & much more. ALSO AVAILABLE (516-8493845 for details) 9-PC THOMASVILLE COLLECTORS CHERRY DINING ROOM SET 6 Chairs, China Cabinet, Sideboard Server 44x68”, extends up to 108” with two leaves. Excellent condition.

MARKETPLACE

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 17 9am-3pm 1081 Delmar Ave Franklin Square, NY 11010 (cross street New Hyde Park Rd) Furniture, clothes, toys, vintage, bric-a-brac, holiday. Something for everyone! (RAINDATE SUNDAY 6/18) SILDENAFIL - Active chemical in VIAGRA 20mg, 30 tablets for $35. by Greenstone, a Pfizer company. Rye Beach Pharmacy, Rye, NY 914-967-0856, Ext 5. Can Fedex

WANTED TO BUY

ABE BUYS OLD STUFF

Danish, Modern, Lucite, Lamps, Tables, Paintings, & Chandeliers

917-817-3928 FURS & JEWELRY WANTED!

Diamonds, Gold, Silver, Antique & Modern Jewelry, Better Furs, US Coins, Paintings, Bronzes, Watches, Complete Estates HIGHEST PRICES PAID! Call For Appt 914-260-8783 AmericaBuying@aol.com

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry, clocks, watches. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981

Call 294.8900 MARKETPLACE

MARKETPLACE

PETS

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Tuesday, June 20th 9:30 a.m. 1942 Waltoffer Avenue North Bellmore, NY 11010 Many, many collectibles and finds in Thai house. Lots of vintage items including pinball machines, costume jewelry, rugs, garage, tons of tools and items in the shed. Artwork, outdoor furniture and household and furniture.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

PET SERVICES

WE BUY ANTIQUES, Old oriental rugs, sterling silver, jewelry, diamonds, Chinese items, religious items, old furniture Call 516-331-1582 No calls Saturdays

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AVITAL GALLERY: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 5 16-304-5640 Free parking in back. INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, June 21 9:30 a.m. 22 Wimbledon Drive Roslyn, NY 11756 Furniture including dining room, kitchen and living room, large sectional couch, collectibles, tools garage and lighting....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

YARD SALE FRANKLIN SQUARE Sat & Sun 6/24 &6/25 9am—4pm 882 Garfield St Franklin Square Clothing, Toys, games, Books, Household items, Briac a Brac and much more !!

PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO SERVICES DETTAGLIO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator. Dependable, professional detailer, SUVs, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports / Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $95/cars only. Coupons not to be combined. 631-612-7152. Check us out on Facebook.

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY “June Specials” 3 Rooms, 1 Bed $2,100 3.5 Rooms, 1 Bed $2,300 4 Rooms, 2 Bed, New Kitchen & Bath $3,200 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

LOOKING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Free CASH TODAY! Quotes!

All years, makes and models Any condition running or not

Call now!

Friday, June 16, 2017 Classifieds

CLASSIFIEDS

516-379-4100

www.carbuyerlongisland.com OPEN 7 DAYS

Classifieds Friday, June 16, 2017

D10

CLASSIFIEDS PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath with large dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,970+ electric. Available approx. June 1 www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101 GARDEN CITY BORDER: New construction, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, CAC, laundry, parking, no pets, near LIJ Hospital, close to LIRR $2245 includes heat. No fee. Immediate. 516-712-9521

HOMES FOR RENT GARDEN CITY SOUTH Cape Cod, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, mid block. Washington St. School. New Gas Heat. Includes landscaping. No Pets, No Smoking. References. $2,850 Call or text: 516-366-0614

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE VILLAGES FLORIDA Retired? Before crowds and expense of winter, rent my 2br/2ba home in The Villages, Fl this Oct /Nov. Access to free golf, pools and recreation centers. Ourhome4rent.com (enter 3052) Call 618-406-2542

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

VACATION RENTAL

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

JAMESPORT PARADISE IN THE NORTH FORK Jamesport gem available for monthly or weekly rental in August. House boasts large L-shaped in-ground pool (eco -friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck, beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short walk to Iron Pier Beach and close proximity to vineyards. For further information and interior photos, text or call 516-314-8978 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOMES FOR SALE

WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

GARDEN CITY Western Section Custom Split over 2,200’. Living Room, Dining Room and Eat In Kitchen on first level, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths on second level with access to attic. Street level has Family Room and Office/Bedroom with 1/2 Bath plus Porch, Patio and Garage. Rec Room and Laundry on lower level. Much room for expansion on 1/3 acre. $839,000 Principals. Call 516-782-7148

VACATION RENTAL

LOTS FOR SALE

AMAGANSETT SUMMER RENTAL by former Garden City resident. Post and beam. Great room. 3 bedroom; 3 full baths, den, screened in porch. Central air, heated pool, wi-fi. Sleeps 6-8. Close to shopping, beach, jitney, LIRR. Weekly, monthly rental. Contact Mary 212-888-4947

HUDSON VALLEY LAND LIQUIDATION! June 24th & 25th—Greene County. 16 tracts, 3 to 50 acres from $39,900 18 miles from Albany — 2 hrs GW Bridge. Terms avail. Call 888479-3394 newyorklandandlakes. com

OFFICE SPACE

Grandparents: Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most

Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@gcnews.com

Call 294.8900

OPEN HOUSE LAUREL—OPEN HOUSE Sat 6/17 1:00-3:00 3690 Great Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sq ft Brick Ranch with deed beach rights! This home features Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Room, Eat In Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/ Bath and additional 3 Bedrooms and Bath. Large Laundry Room. Walk Up Attic. $799,000 MLS#2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

BAITING HOLLOW Elegantly appointed Contemporary Home on Acre+ Park Like Property. 4 BRS, 3 Baths. Indulge in the Luxury & Privately Set In Ground Swimming Pool. Formal LR/fireplace, FDR, New Gourmet EIK & Family Room. Master Suite/Balcony. Circular Drive, Garage, Full Basement. This One Has It All. $779,000 Colony Realty, 631-722-5800 JAMESPORT 375’ of Waterfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of sandy bay beach. Boat dock on property. Cape with 3 BRS. Living Room w/stone fireplace. Bring your architect. $2,495,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

SERVICES COMPUTERS COMPUTER REPAIR AND INSTRUCTION Chaminade Graduate Eliminate viruses, malware, bloatware, adware, spyware Computer Instruction Home & Business Networking Reasonable Rates Call Phil at Aspect Networking 516-830-3366 OR email: support@aspectnetworking. com

SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

SERVICES SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain /rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)

SECURITY AIDE SALARY: $20.00 PER HOUR

Do you have a service to advertise?

MONDAY-THURSDAY 12:00 PM - 7:15 PM FRIDAY 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

TUBS & TILES

Candidate must have continuing possession of NYS registration as a security guard issued by the NYS Department of State.

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

REGLAZED

All Work Guaranteed FREE Anti-Slip Mat With Each tub Reglazed Lic. H3804880000

European Reglazing, Inc.

516-932-8110

ROOFING • ROOFING • ROOFING Shingle Roofing, Starting at Only $189 per 100 sq. ft. Flat Rubberized Roofing, Starting at Only $199 per 100 sq. ft.

SEPTEMBER TO JUNE

Security and/or law enforcement experience preferred.

START DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 Please send letter of interest to: JACQUELINE A. SCRIO AssistAnt superintendent for finAnce & operAtions

Leak Finders Will Find & Repair any Leaks, with Warranty. We Handle Insurance Claims. Senior Discounts We Accept All Major Credit Cards. Reasonable Rates.

516-983-7293 Lic. H-18G6630000

443 OCEAN AVE. EAST ROCKAWAY, NY 11518

(516) 887-8300 EXT. 1X553

SERVICES

JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

TUTORING

CLEANING

IMPROVE READING SKILLS! Wilson Reading Certified Tutor available to work with your child on summer reading assignments or other reading challenges. NYS certified teacher, fingerprinted, available to tutor in your home or public library. Flexible schedule, local to Garden City and surrounding area. References available. Call 516-650-4578

CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959

MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026

PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Summer Specials! Call Steve cell 972-998-8573

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

TUTORING AP MATH SCHOLAR: Available to tutor your child at reasonable rates. Can tutor in all mathematical subjects. Flexible scheduling. Please call 516-7757883 ELEMENTARY TUTOR: Elementary teacher dual certified in general and special education (Birth-6th grade) available to work with your student to support, enhance and reinforce important skills in Math & Literacy. Call Jeanine 516-2251044 ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

HOUSE CLEANER: Experienced service, great references, reliable. English speaking. Please call Mirian at 516642-6624

SHINY & LUXURY, INC CLEANING COMPANY Commercial & Residential SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS After Party, Construction, ReWANTED! Leona Handelman, modeling Cleanup Half Hollow Hills Math TeachFree Estimates! er. Empowering students K-12. Call Mayra or Gabriela at: Common Core and enrichment, 516-225-1612 OR PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / 516-444-8798 test prep, professional licensEmail: mayra@shilux.com ing exams. Free evaluation and personalized tutoring programs. SPRING INTO ACTION 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024 LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS INSTRUCTION GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the Home Window Cleaning joy of playing the piano. Pri- Service by Owner vate lessons in your home, free Free Estimates no-obligation piano lesson, all Inside & Out levels, all styles, all ages. Begin- Fully Insured ners a specialty. 516-312-1054 25 Years Experience www.iwantmypianolessons.com 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 CLEANING CLEANING SERVICES AVAILABLE: For homes and offices. Many years experience and good recommendations. Responsible and trustworthy. If interested, please call Elizabeth: 516-7877527 OR 516-360-4269

DONATE YOUR CAR

Wheels For Wishes Benefiting

Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County or Metro New York WheelsForWishes.org

*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

Suffolk County

Call: (631) 317-2014

Metro New York

Call: (631) 317-2014

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

D11

Call 294.8900

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES 1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

Friday, June 16, 2017 Classifieds

CLASSIFIEDS

SERVICES

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

PROFESSIONAL LETTER WRITER: Will write your letters of: Complaint, Regret, Applications, Correspondence, Thank You’s, Speeches, Reports, Cover Letters, Newsletters, Editing and more. Your letters will get results! Ron Goldberg 516567-8434 ron.e.goldberg@gmail. com

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/C ommercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home/office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

SPORTS LACROSSE TRAINING by 2 Brothers. Both play at GCHS—One Offense/One Defense. They will use their knowledge of both ends of the field to train your son. Individuals and small groups welcome. For more info and pricing, email: lacrosse1722@gmail.com

Love to write?

We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team!

Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM.

Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.

Friday, June 16 , 2017

D12

W R I T E R’S C O R N E R

Danny DeVito: One dad’s key to success C ontinued from page D3

That display of caustic wit landed him the part of the endearingly tyrannical taxi dispatcher Louie DePalma for the fictional Sunshine Cab Company. It made him a sweetheart on American TV and soon it landed him roles in Hollywood movies. He has always been admired for his comedic timing and humorous remarks but he also experimented with serious movies, as well. “Taxi” ran for five years, from 1978 to 1983, and DeVito won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1981. In 1979 and 1980 he won Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Basically, “Taxi” made DeVito what he is today. It gave him the popularity and recognition that were essential for him to get into films. Throughout the 1980s, ‘90s and 2000s, DeVito starred in several movies. He appeared with Jack Nicholson in the 1983 film “Terms of Endearment” and co-starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1988 comedy “Twins.” In 1992, DeVito earned rave reviews for his portrayal of The Penguin, the vengeful villain in “Batman Returns.” Danny DeVito was the director of “Matilda,” a movie that came out in 1996 that was based on the book by Roald Dahl. He and Rhea Perlman starred in “Matilda” as Harry and Zinnia Wormwood, the parents of Matilda. The film is about a young genius named Matilda, who uses telekinesis to deal with her parents, who do not value education, and Agatha Trunchbull, the stern principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School. At the age of 4, Matilda discovers the local library and she lets herself out of her house to walk there every day to read while her father is at work, her mother is playing bingo and her older brother, Michael, is at school. He also starred in “Romancing the

Stone” (1984), “Ruthless People” (1986), “Throw Momma from the Train” (1987), “The War of the Roses” (1989), “L.A. Confidential” (1997) and “Big Fish” (2003). DeVito returned to TV in 2005, starring in the cult hit FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” DeVito plays a morally challenged father on this edgy sitcom. (cite) In addition to his work on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” DeVito made several films later in his career. He appeared with Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon in the drama “Solitary Man” (2009), and in the romantic comedy “When in Rome” (2010) with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. In 2012, DeVito was the voice of the title character in the hit animated film “The Lorax” which is one of Dr. Seuss’ popular books. DeVito has also enjoyed considerable success as a director and producer. DeVito directed several episodes of “Taxi” and made his feature film directorial debut with the dark comedy “Throw Momma from the Train.” He co-starred in that movie with Billy Crystal. He has since directed half a dozen other feature films. DeVito earns producer credits on movies like “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “Erin Brockovich” (2000) and “Be Cool” (2005). During more than three decades in Hollywood as an actor, director and producer, DeVito has seen the good, the bad and the ugly of the film industry. He once said, “… Making a movie is not a walk in the park. Every movie is like navigating treacherous terrain … Fighting a battle and winning is fun and this business is fun. I love it. It’s the greatest business in the world.” (thefamouspeople.com) Danny DeVito received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his rich contribution to TV in 2011. While acting in a 1970 off-Broadway production of “The Shrinking Bride,”

DeVito met actress Rhea Perlman. She had gone to see a friend in the single performance of the production. Perlman is best known for her long-running role on the TV sitcom “Cheers.” Her co-stars were Ted Danson and Shelley Long. The Brooklyn-born Perlman played Carla Tortelli and in her own inimitable way she did a great job. She won four Emmy Awards for her “Cheers” performances. DeVito and Perlman married

in 1982. They have three children, Lucy, Gracie and Jake. The couple founded Jersey Films, a production company that produced films including “Garden State” and other movies. DeVito is a vegetarian and an animal lover. DeVito and Perlman live in California. A very Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads out there! Enjoy your special day!!

On Father’s Day, Some Heartfelt Quotes Danny DeVito: “If you’re going to have kids, there’s only one way to go. They have to know they’re the most important things in your life, and once you’re doing that, there’s no way that you could not learn from them, because they just give you stuff constantly.” Channing Tatum: “I’ve never protected the president (in real life), but I have been a new dad, and I can tell you that being a new dad is pretty terrifying. I’m pretty sure that something about the president makes the stakes a little higher, but to me as a new father, nothing is more important or scary than protecting a daughter.” Matthew McConaughey: “(Fatherhood) is the one thing I’ve always wanted to be … Never is a man more of a man than when he is the father of a newborn. You know what’s important. I definitely got more selfish. And at the same time, I think I got more compassionate.” Matt Damon: “The only way I can describe (fatherhood)… it sounds stupid, but at the end of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ you know how his heart grows like five times? Everything is full. It’s just full all the time.” Michael Bublé: “(Fatherhood is) the greatest thing that could ever happen. You can’t explain it until it happens, it’s like telling somebody what water feels like before they’ve ever swam in it.” Chris Rock: “Every day I’m proud to be a dad. When you have kids, there’s no such thing as quality time. There’s just time. There’s no, ‘Ooh, his graduation’s better than going to the mall.’ It’s all kind of equal. Changing her diaper and her winning a contest, it’s all good.” Billy Crystal: “Kids need a happy household. They need to be loved and supported in their dreams. And I don’t think you can make your kids’ dreams your own. They need you to support them in their dreams.”

G O I N G P L A C E S, N E A R & F A R....

On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D6 menu of sake, Japanese craft beer (Okane is one of the only San Francisco restaurants to offer Coedo Pilsner, IPA and Black Lager on tap), and wine. Okane doesn’t do many desserts, but to finish the meal, we experienced black sesame ice cream that is the perfect combination of sweet/not sweet – a taste a little like peanut butter – that becomes addictive. (Save room!) You can sit at the sushi counter and be treated to Chef’s Choice, where you are served one piece to savor at a time,

($80 pp, compared to $150 at Omikase). Okane is also unusual in serving brunch (what a concept!). Okane’s interior design, by Aya Jessani, a San Francisco-based interior designer who also helped create the intimate space for Omakase – there are just 46 seats – is utterly perfect to make you feel absolutely relaxed, focused on nothing more than to savor every morsel. Okane is the sort of place you happily wait in line for. Hours Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday

– Thursday, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Check Average Lunch: $15-$20 Dinner: $30$40 Capacity 46 seats and a four-seat sushi bar Private Parties For private events, contact Jean Francisco at jean@ omakasesf.com or call the restaurant at 415-865-9788 Okane, 669 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 415-865-9788, www. okanesf.com. Social Media Instagram – @okane_sf Facebook – @okane523346331167212. For more help planning a visit to San Francisco, contact San Francisco Travel.

415-391‑2000, www.sftravel.com. ____________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

SERVICE DIRECTORY

13 Friday, June 16, 2017

MOVING SERVICE

Call 294.8900

TREE SERVICE

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

Licensed & Insured Licensed #T-11154 175 Maple Ave. Westbury, NY 11590

CARPENTRY

MOVERS

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

HOME HEATING OIL

MASONRY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & FULLY INSURED

Sage Oil Save 5¢ per gallon

by visiting mysageoil.com and entering promo code SAGE5 at checkout.

LAWN SPRINKLERS

PLUMBING AND HEATING

516-485-3900

234099-1

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

CUSTOM DECORATORS

Residential | Commercial | Installation | Sales & Services

Window Treatments, Custom Upholstery, Custom Fit Slipcovers, Cushions and Pillows, Furniture Restoration.

• • • • •

Spring Turn-Ons Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

10% OFF

on any project (Restrictions apply)

FREE ESTIMATES

85 Franklin Ave. Franklin Square NY 11010

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

516.216.1630

Open Mon. to Sat. 9am to 6pm

www.TheSquareDecorators.com

AUTO DETAILING

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

24HR

EmErgEncy SErvicE Licensed and Insured

DETTAGLIO DETAILING “We clean and pamper your car”

• We specialize in Imports: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati

• SUV’s, Vans & Pick-Ups also detailed at a higher price • We provide Mobile service

$10 OFF

Complete Detail Coupons not to be combined

Anthony Masia

Wash & Wax Spring Special $95 Cars only Coupons not to be combined

- 631-612-7152

Owner/Operator Check us out on Facebook

Friday, June 16, 2017

SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

ROOFING

PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

Call 294.8900

PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing

516-884-4016

www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park

Lic# H0454870000

DEMO/JUNK REMOVAL

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

“PAULIE THE ROOFER” - Stopping Leaks My Specialty -

• Slate & Tile Specialists • All Types of Roofing LIC & INSD “MANY LOCAL REFERENCES”

(516) 621-3869 POWERWASHING

AWNINGS

Affordable Powerwashing

• Patios • House Exteriors • Fences • Gutters • Walkways • AND MORE! by Michael College Student Garden City HS Grad

Call: 516.974.5721 Enjoy Instant Shade & Comfort All Summer and

SAVE $200

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR / RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Thermal Windows • Doors • Siding & Gutters • Dormers & Extensions • Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Decks

GOLDEN HAMMER

516-354-1127

FREE ESTIMATES Lic. & Insured

GENERATORS

JUNK REMOVAL

ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION Residential • Commercial Construction Sites

“POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”

Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire

ALL SIZE DUMPSTERS

516-541-1557

Some Day Service, Fully Insured

Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Perfection Is No Accident!

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE

Bob Cat Service

www.1866WEJUNKIT.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

10% off New Customers First Maintenance Call or First Service Call. (including any parts used) Mention this ad.

Mayfair Power Systems, Inc. Sales • Service • Parts • Maintenance 347 N. Main Street Freeport, NY 11520 516-623-3007 www.mayfairpower.com

Servicing Long Island Since 1961

AN OPPORTUNITY... Each week Litmor Publication’s Professional Guide and Professional Directory publishes the ads of providers of professional services. A 6 week agreement brings your specialty or service to the attention of the public in a public service format.

Let us begin listing you in our Next Issue.

For More Information and rates call

516.294.8900

ANTIQUES

Call 294.8900 ANTIQUES

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

AN OPPORTUNITY...

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Each week Litmor Publication’s Professional Guide and Professional Directory publishes the ads of providers of professional services.

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY Mindful in both work and pricing !

• Kitchens & Baths • Windows & Doors • Wainscoting & Molding • All General Home Repairs References License # H010478 / Insured

Call Bill Ryan 516-491-6222 HOME/OFFICE ORGANIZER

TREE SERVICE

Declutter & Organize Your Home / Office We Do It All

A 6 week agreement brings your specialty or service to the attention of the public in a public service format.

Let us begin listing you in our Next Issue.

For More Information and rates call

516.294.8900

“Create A Life You Love To Look At” For a Free Consultation call Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman

917.751.0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com Instagram: organizethisnthat

Do you own a local business?

Place an ad in our classifieds for reasonable rates and prompt results. Call The Garden City office at 294-8900 for more information Litmor Publishing Corp.

15 Friday, June 16, 2017

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Friday, June 16, 2017

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Call 294.8900

Call 294-8900 and let us begin listing you in our Professional Guide and Professional Services pages. Deadline is Monday, 12 Noon COMPUTER SPECIALIST

COLLEGE COUNSELING

FAMILY THERAPIST

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW 111 Seventh Street, Suite #111 Garden City, New York 11530

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW Individual and Family Therapist Child • Teen • Adult

(908) 868-5757 SMurphy824@gmail.com

LAW

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq.

Divorce Mediation

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

Family Care Connections,® LLC Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo, PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530

Elder Law Wills & Trusts Medicaid Planning Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration / Litigation 901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 230 Garden City, NY 11530

WWW.DRANNMARIEDANGELO.COM

WWW.DANGELOLAWASSOCIATES.COM

PSYCHOTHERAPY

CHEMISTRY TUTOR

(516) 248-9323

Efrat Fridman, Individual, couple and family therapy

EilEEn ToonE l.C.S.W

Psychotherapist

1975 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow NY 11554 • Suite 404 P: 516 873 1288 C: 516 316 3350 TUTORING

LCSW

PSYCHOTHERAPY

effiefrid@gmail.com 516-224-7670 2 Pinetree Lane Old Westbury NY 11568

(516) 222-1122

Individual • Couples • Marital Therapy • Addiction Specialist

718-887-4400 225 W. 35th St. New York, NY 10001

TUTORING

ADVERTISE

YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

call

Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D.

669-0587

(516)

itutorchem@gmail.com I also tutor:

AP • SAT II Regents

biology, physics, earth & envi. sci.

NorthShoreAcademics.weebly.com

To Advertise Call 294-8900

AN OPPORTUNITY...

Each week Litmor Publication’s Professional Guide and Professional Directory publishes the ads of providers of professional services. A 6 week agreement brings your specialty or service to the attention of the public in a public service format. Let us begin listing you in our Next Issue. For More Information and rates call

516.294.8900

Some thoughts on President Trump BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

I’ve tried to avoid making this column all Trump, all the time. But I will weigh in with a few thoughts about the President. If the only criteria for judging a president were temperament, President Trump is not the ideal man for the job. For example, on the day this is written, Mr. Trump held a cabinet meeting whose principal purpose seemed to be extracting praise for the President from each of the assembled secretaries. Then the President claimed, rather ridiculously, that he had one of the best records of legislative and other achievement. He’s only a signed tax and health care bill away from backing up that boast. And we can quickly discuss contentious twitters and unnecessary public feuds with celebrities. We also have certainly had presidents with a much clearer grasp of politics and policy. This is partly the price we pay for a president with no political experience, with a career in real estate negotiation. The bluster and taking liberties with the truth that works well for the head of a closely held corporation does not translate to the White House. Mr. Trump is now 70 years old and is unlikely to change his ways, even if he limits his tweets a little. Nor is he ever going to take time to study policy and issues thoroughly What you see with Mr. Trump is what you get. On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s left wing opposition, stung by their loss of power in Washington, are using his unorthodox personality as a lever to weaken and destabilize his presidency and the implementation of his programs. Even when Mr. Trump is relatively adroit, as he was during his recent overseas trip, he gets virtually no credit. I strongly suspect that if Mike Pence ever got to be President, the noise level would only abate for a month or two, before there would be new set of loud outcries about some alleged new scandal. The voters knew of Mr. Trump’s personal quirks. There were major examples during the campaign, from anatomical references in the

debates, to the Access Hollywood tape, to lesser issues like a dispute with Miss Venezuela. Indeed, Hillary Clinton attempted to disqualify Mr. Trump at the debates and in her commercials on personal shortcomings (indeed she probably overdid this theme), but enough voters simply were not persuaded. Now there is an attempt to lay the foundation for impeachment by claiming that Mr. Trump is guilty of criminal acts. There has been a constant drumbeat by his opponents that Mr. Trump campaign colluded with Russian operatives to hack the election. It is entirely possible, although not completely proven, that the Russians favored Mr. Trump and may have facilitated computer hacking of Democrats like John Podesta that ended up on Wikileaks. Mr. Podesta’s documents did not contain any real smoking guns. Nevertheless, no evidence has yet emerged of actual collusion between the Russians and Mr. Trump or senior aides. With all the leaks that have come out, it is a good guess that such evidence does not exist. Mr. Trump’s opponents are now attempting to make a case for obstruction of justice, but there are many legal experts like Alan Dershowitz who think that this is simply not a credible theory on the information that has come out so far. It is entirely possible that Americans could have elected a better President than Donald Trump. Nevertheless, many voters wanted significant change from the slow economic growth and wage stagnation of the Obama years and believed Mr. Trump was a better alternative than Hillary Clinton. Mr. Trump very likely will be our President until at least January 20, 2021 (even if impeached, he will not be removed by the Senate). Most people away from Washington would prefer if the emphasis in our nation’s capital were on the day to day issues affecting the economy and their daily lives rather than the “gotcha” political circus.

Syosset High School scientists earn gold

Congratulations to Syosset High School seniors Dahyun Park and Jordan Sanford, who won a gold medal in the Environment: Management and Pollution category at the International Sustainable World Engineering Energy Environment Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP!) held in Houston, Texas. Dahyun (who also goes by “Elle”) and Jordan worked together to explore the use of microbial fuel cells for wastewater treatment. They worked in school and from home under the direction of Science Research Facilitator Veronica Ade. In addition to being selected as finalists for I-SWEEEP, they were both named semifinalists in this year’s Siemens Foundation Competition for Math, Science and Technology for this research project.

“Elle and Jordan are [two] of the most dedicated students in the research program,” said Ade. “They spent their entire junior and senior year working on this project and are passionate about the impacts their novel microbial fuel cell can have on the environment. They have worked hard and achieved so much already. I look forward to the accomplishments they will have in college and beyond.” For the past 10 years, I-SWEEEP! has inspired students to develop projects to help preserve Earth’s resources and create a sustainable planet for everyone. Each year the competition brings together hundreds of the brightest STEM-focused students from approximately 70 countries in a fun and collaborative environment.

Photo courtesy of Syosset School District

Syosset HS seniors Jordan Sanford (left) and Dahyun Park (right) are congratulated by Science Research Facilitator Veronica Ade for their gold medal winning research at I-SWEEEP! Calling all College students!

Do you have a service to advertise?

Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

Friday, June 16, 2017

THE VIEW FROM HERE

Have an outstanding GPA, honor-roll, internship? Let us know about your transcending achievements then show your family, friends & neighbors! E-mail your most prized achievements, along with your name and contact info to: Editor Meg Norris - Editor@GCnews.com

Friday, June 16, 2017

COLLEGE NOTES

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2004-AC4 ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AC4, Plaintiff AGAINST MARY FRANZINI, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 28, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on July 11, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 10 RICHARD LANE, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay and County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 15, BLOCK 147, LOT 27. Approximate amount of judgment $694,180.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 14-000115. Ralph John Madalena, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SYO 4059 4X 06/09,16,23,30 LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FEDERAL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS The Syosset Central School District, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, 11791, invites sealed bids for providing the services to operate the Breakfast, Lunch,

and Special Milk Programs for the Syosset Central School District. Bids will be received at the Syosset Central School District Business Office, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, 11791 until 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud. Specifications may be obtained at the Office of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, located at the above-mentioned address. The Syosset Central School District Board of Education reserves the right to reject all bids and the right to waive any informality in bids. It is strongly suggested that all prospective vendors attend a pre-bid conference and site visitation to be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 9:30am in the Business Office, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, 11791. Should a vendor not be able to attend the June 16th conference, arrangements will be made for a vendor to meet after 6/16 and tour the schools prior to the bid opening on 6/28/17 by calling the District at 516.364.5651. Gail Knoph Purchasing Agent SYO 4061 1X 06/16 LEGAL NOTICE “Articles of Organization of Bina Properties LLC filed with Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/27/2012. Office location: 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bina Properties LLC at 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 Purpose: Any lawful activities.” JNJ 7848 6X 05/12,19,26,06/02,09,16

The Classifieds:

Your Ticket to Local Finds

Call or go online to browse, buy or sell!

Brandon Schlossberg, of Woodbury, has been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. Students on the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the semester. Schlossberg is majoring in Game Production Management. n

The following residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 19. Nicholas Albernas, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Michael Bueti, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Daniel Devita, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. James Schlesinger of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Corinne Varacchi, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Psychology Childhood Studies. Melissa Kleiman, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. Paige Moran, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Amanda Whorlow, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology Special Education. Amanda Bishop, of Woodbury, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. Kayla Brannigan, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Breann Lydon, of Syosset, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. n

Brendan Matthew Croasdale of Syosset graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management . Croasdale was among more than 3,400 students who received degrees in the four May 11 and 12 commencement ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum. n

Hannah Lyman of Jericho, and Michaela Lee of Syosset, were among 187 SUNY Oneonta

students who earned Provost’s List honors for the spring 2017 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 gradepoint average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. n

Curry College is proud to announce that John Kim of Syosset, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.30 GPA, have no incompletes, and have no grade lower than a “C” for the semester. Full-time students must carry 12 or more graded credits for the semester. n

Lauren Sobel of Jericho is one of more than 1,000 graduating seniors at Farmingdale State College to win a Student Award for Academic Excellence. n

Wesleyan University has announced the names of local students who graduated on May 28. They include: Ella Israeli of Laurel Hollow (BA in Government. ) Michelle Rosen of Syosset (BA in Science in Society. ) n

Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following local residents were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the spring semester, which ended in April 2017. • Jericho resident Vishal Makhijani, a Northeastern University student majoring in Politics/Philosophy/ Economics. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Vishal Makhijani is a member of the University Honors Program. • Jericho resident Grace Grifferty, a Northeastern University student majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Grace Grifferty is a member of the University Honors Program. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry

no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. Each student receives a letter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean. n

Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2016-17 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. Allegra Gold of Syosset Stephanie Grayson of Syosset Michelle Greenberg of Woodbury Ryan Ott of Woodbury Ilysa Salit of Woodbury Allison Waldman of Syosset n

Woodbury resident Skylar Jarred Wolen has been named to the dean’s list at James Madison University for the spring 2017 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Wolen is scheduled to graduate in 2017 and is majoring in finance. n

Members of the Class of 2017 received their diplomas May 21 at the 196th Colgate University Commencement. Poet and Yale professor Claudia Rankine delivered the keynote address. Julia Kaplan, Social Science major Magna Cum Laude. Kaplan is a graduate of Syosset High School, from Syosset. Pamela Needle, Computer Science major Summa Cum Laude. Needle is a graduate of Syosset High School, from Woodbury. Sidhant Wadhera, Economics major Cum Laude. Wadhera is a graduate of Syosset High School, from Syosset. n

Noah Salzman, of Jericho, New York a member of the Bowdoin College Class of 2017, graduated with a major in government and legal studies and a minor in education. n

Gregory Tomasino is one of 606 seniors to earn their degree from Grove City College on May 20, 2017. Tomasino earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and is from Syosset.

19 Friday, June 16, 2017

Friday, June 16, 2017

Jackson third graders show off research skills

Jackson third graders recently presented a culmination of library research that they have been working on all year. The students shared the technology they used, and highlighted the research

skills they have developed. Together, the students created several interdisciplinary research projects and produced an array of projects that demonstrate all that they have learned.

Photos by Denise Nash

Students in Lauren DeMarinis’s class wait patiently at the Chromebook station for their parents to arrive so they can show off their skills.

Students loved showing off the research skills that they learned in class and with Jackson Librarian Joan Kearon.

Sitting in front of the “Green Screen” and showing off a video on the Aurasma App.

Students show parents how to use the Aurasma App to make their map interactive.

21 Friday, June 16, 2017

Principal Ivy Sherman with the Committee members One of the many incredible vendors Blue Eyed Jewels

Robert Seaman Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual PTA Luncheon BY GINA LEVY

The Robert Seaman PTA held its annual Ladies Luncheon which took place at Chris & Tonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Syosset on Friday, May 5th. The lunch committee did a great job with the decorations and set the tone for a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. The ladies got to

The Ladies!

socialize with each other as friends, neighbors and fellow PTA members. After a year that was filled with many committees that everyone contributed to, it was nice to relax together as a group. It was an afternoon filled with fun, food, amazing raffles and shopping that included jewelry, clothing, sta-

tionary, personalized items and camp must haves. The PTA invited administrators of the Jericho Schools to also attend and they enjoyed meeting new PTA members and saying hello to old friends. The Committee did a wonderful job to make the lunch a treat for everyone who attended!

Enjoying the day

Relaxing and enjoying the food

|||||

One Town, One Book program

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia has announced that the ‘One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads’ program is underway in the Town of Oyster Bay. Residents of all ages are invited to participate, with this year’s program theme of “Build a Better World.” The program encourages readers of all ages to read about many categories under this year’s theme, such as the environment, first responders and health. “This national program seeks to challenge communities to read the same book and discuss reactions with friends and families and has been a summertime fixture in the Town for a few years,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “The Town continues to sponsor One Town, One Book, with two clear goals in mind: to promote literacy, and to create a greater sense of community within our Town.” The Councilwoman noted that this year’s celebration, which invites residents of all ages to read tales based on building a better world, includes a poster and essay contest for interested participants. “To further encourage the creativity of our residents, Oyster Bay Reads will once again feature an essay and poster contest through local libraries, ,” Councilwoman Alesia said. Anyone interested in participating is invited to

create a poster based on their favorite themed book.” Posters may be submitted to local libraries. Essays, which should highlight how the writer would build a better world, can be sent to the Councilwoman’s office at ralesia@oysterbay-ny.gov, or mailed to Councilwoman Alesia at Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents of all ages are invited to participate in either contest. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, July 26. In the coming weeks ahead there will be a downloadable reading log available on the Town’s website and One Town One Book Facebook page where participants. This year’s celebration will culminate with a special Town-wide finale as part of the Town’s ‘Movies by Moonlight’ series on Thursday, August 3. The event, a showing of The Lego Batman Movie, will be held at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, beginning with pre-movie activities at 6 p.m. For more information, visit the Town’s website, the official ‘One Town One Book’ Facebook page, or call Councilwoman Alesia’s Office at (516)624-6364.

North Shore Synagogue goes out to the ball game

On a recent Saturday, more than 100 North Shore Synagogue congregants, family members, and friends spent a wonderful evening enjoying a baseball game under the lights at Bethpage Ballpark, the Long Island Ducks home field in Central Islip. The weather for the event could not have been more pleasant, as a dazzling sunset sent hues of purple and orange bursting over the stadium, while the temperature hovered in the high 70 degree range. The field level seats, down the first base line, afforded a close-in feel to the game and the players. To add to the experience, North Shore Synagogue congregant volunteers were trained and staffed the concession stand, dispensing ballpark favorites like hot dogs, chicken fingers, French fries, pretzels, and drinks to the crowd. Synagogue attendees who arrived early had an opportunity to take a group photograph on the field. The game itself was a close battle between the Ducks and the New Britain

Bees, with outstanding pitching from both teams. The game came down to the final out, when, with the score 3 to 2 in favor of the Bees, a Duck’s player who had that evening previously hit a home run, came up with a man on base and hit a long fly ball to right field bringing the fans to their feet. Unfortunately for Duck fans the ball was caught at the wall. After the game, as a bonus, attendees enjoyed an excellent display of jaw dropping fireworks - the colors and patterns, which lit up the darkened sky, were amazing. The many congregants and their families attending this event wore broad smiles and thoroughly enjoyed a great evening. In between working the concession stand and taking photographs, Religious School Principal Jacquelynn Golub who organized the event said “there is nothing we enjoy more at the temple than bringing our families together to share in good times.”

Are you a professional?

Our Professional Guide is sure to bring results. Call 294-8900 for rates and information.

Friday, June 16, 2017

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from right) and Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (center) recently hosted the Kick-off to the annual “One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads” program held at Town Hall. Among those on hand for the Kick-off to “One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads” were local Town of Oyster Bay Library Directors including Karen Liebman of Syosset Library, Tina Brenner of Jericho Library, Elizabeth Goldfrank of Hicksville Library, Lois Lovisolo of Bethpage Library, Kathleen Smith of Locust Valley Library, Gretchen Brown of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. Town officials joining in support of the program (left to right) were Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto.Town Councilman Thomas P. Hand, Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich, Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson, Town Councilwoman Alesia, Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone, Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella, Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. and Town Supervisor Saladino.

Homeowners cleanup date scheduled

The Town of Oyster Bay will host its third Homeowners Cleanup Program date on Saturday, June 24, at the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex. According to Councilman Anthony Macagnone, the cleanup will include paper shredding services for residents. “With the start of the warmer weather, many residents have taken advantage of cleaning out their homes, garages, and storage sheds,” Councilman Macagnone said. “Anyone living within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District are invited to take unwanted, non-hazardous trash or paper to this cleanup.” The Councilman noted that proof of district residency must be shown. Additionally, if you plan to bring any campers, boats or boat trailers, proof of ownership must be provided and signed over to the Town. The boats

must be drained of all oil, gas and other fluids, and all batteries must be removed. Bushes, tree limbs, fence posts and similar items will be accepted as is and need not be broken into smaller pieces. Used tires, large metal items in excess of four feet, clean fill, clean broken concrete, and boats and boat trailers will also be accepted. Passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks and small trailers are admitted to the program. Six-wheel or larger vehicles are not permitted. The Homeowners Cleanup Program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex is located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road. For more information, residents can call 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.

We get you sales!

Sold Price: $1,050,000 Date: 04/12/2017 3 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Schools: Jericho

Friday, June 16, 2017

5 Hunt Court, Jericho

Total Taxes: $28,725 MLS# 2875130

227 Halsey Avenue, Jericho Sold Price: $745,000 Date: 05/08/2017 4 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 60x120 Schools: Jericho Total Taxes: $18,542 MLS# 2911001

3 Herkimer Avenue, Jericho

120 Hazelwood Drive, Jericho

Sold Price: $765,000 Date: 01/20/2017 3 beds, 2 Full baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1

Sold Price: $650,000 Date: 01/06/2017 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Ranch # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 154x121 Schools: Jericho Total Taxes: $18,847 MLS# 2883257

Lot Size: 84x124 Schools: Jericho Total Taxes: $19,225 MLS# 2880889

L E T U S W R I T E Y O U R N E X T C H A P T E R W H E N B U Y I N G O R S E L L I N G A H O M E BARBARA DRUCKER

ANNE FISHBEIN

Licensed Assoc. R. E. Broker

Licensed R. E. Salesperson

O: 516.364.2105

O: 516.364.2237

barbara.drucker@elliman.com

anne.fishbein@elliman.com

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

Houses featured on this page were sold by various real estate agencies

elliman.com

Friday, June 16, 2017

A TOUCH OF CLASS | JERICHO Sitting high on a hill, this California Ranch features custom mill work, hardwood floors, expanded kitchen and an open concept family room. The new wrap around Trek deck overlooks the lush landscaping boasting specimen plantings. Offered at $1,185,000. Web# *1285971

A Real Estate Expert with a Proven Record JUDY FRUITBINE Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker O: 516.364.23372 | C: 516.298.5382 judy.fruitbine@elliman.com

elliman.com

110 WALT WHITMAN ROAD, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY 11746. 631.549.7401 | Â© 2017 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.