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Vol. 78, No. 6

Town to crack down on signage

Chinese New Year, collaborations at Syosset HS BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center), Councilman Tom Hand (left) and Councilman Louis Imbroto (second from right) today joined with civic leaders and the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce in announcing that Code Enforcement officials will begin a town-wide crackdown on the proliferation of illegal business signs. Town of Oyster Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Thomas Hand, and Councilman Louis Imbroto, joined with civic leaders and the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce in announcing that Code Enforcement officials will begin a town-wide crackdown on the proliferation of illegal business signs, including some with flashing and/or neon lights. Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is working in unison with the Chamber of Commerce and residents to beautify the community and remove illegal signs from polluting our neighborhoods. Through enforcement of our Town Code, we will foster a more attractive suburban community.” The Department of Planning and

Development will mail notices to thousands of business owners this month reminding them of the Town sign permitting requirements (Chapter 246, Section 11.10) and restriction against the use of neon and other such lighting outlining a building or other architectural feature (Chapter 246, Section 7.3). Additionally, sandwich signs (A-frame signs) on sidewalks, scrolling/animated signs, rooftop signs and banners are not permitted by Town Code. Councilman Hand stated, “We seek to preserve our suburban quality of life and ask all businesses respect our Town Code and communities. While we begin here in Hicksville due to the recent resident concerns, we will address this See page 12

The Chinese New Year and Year of the Dog was presented to the Syosset-Woodbury community in grand fashion on Saturday afternoon, February 3, inside Syosset High School’s auditorium, and the community showcase put diversity and partnerships among neighbors in the spotlight. In its second year at SHS, the Chinese American Association of Syosset (CAAS) and the student organization Chinese Culture Society (CCS) teamed up for fun-filled and educational performances, a brilliant array of costumes, decorations, and choreography, and lasting impressions with the school district and local business community leaders. The CCS club’s goal, explained to the crowd last Saturday as “creating an interactive and engaging environment where people learn about Chinese culture while making new friends,” was more than evident and ballasted by the district serving as the host venue for the New Year celebration and performances. Syosset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers sat front-row and delivered welcoming comments for the audience on Saturday, and CAAS co-President Tim Lau presented him with a traditional, decorative dark red tablecloth setting as a small token of the occasion. He began with a few words in Chinese and then translated to English: “In a language where my accent is better, welcome everyone and Happy New Year. This is an amazing event and I’m so proud to be a part of it. I love the diversity of this community and especially how intentional we in Syosset/Woodbury are about celebrating it -- it’s a real pleasure and treat to be with you today. Thank you very much for having us and enjoy the show!” Dr. Rogers said, standing in front of over 150 members of the schools’ and

local community. Tim Lau thanked the school district for its continued support and hospitality, as joining Dr. Rogers in the audience were Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante; School Board President Dr. Michael Cohen and board trustees Andrew Feldman and Tracey Frankel, who attended with her two children, as well as Trustee Carol Cheng who sat with her husband. In an interview with the Syosset Advance and Jericho-Syosset News Journal, Lau said the event’s turnout was terrific as people in the community were prepared and well-aware of the date and performances. He said the ticket distribution was completely finished in three consecutive days, as registrations piled in although tickets were free. “This year we have students from every school performing and professionals such as magicians, face painting, and the Stian Tai Chi group. We’re very fortunate the SHS Chinese Culture Society students are helping us for a second straight year, volunteering, decorating the hallways and student lounge, plus the MC’s,” Lau said. On stage, Lau spoke about great progress for CAAS in 2017, chief among them, the school district’s first-ever bilingual town hall event 11 months ago at South Woods Middle School auditorium. “Last February we hosted this same Chinese New Year event at the high school for our very first time, and now being here again we’ve seen it as a tremendous success. In August, at Eisenhower Park, CAAS was very honored to receive a citation from the office of the Nassau County Executive, recognizing us for our contributions to the Chinese American community in greater Syosset. See page 12

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Town holds LI Blues Winter Classic

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from left) and Town Councilman Thomas P. Hand (left) recently attended the 8th Annual Town of Oyster Bay Long Island Blues Winter Classic, a special event that showcases hockey players with special needs, held at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. The Long Island Blues Special Hockey is an incredible organization that gives children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to play ice hockey in an accommodating and encouraging setting. Supervisor Saladino commended the players, staff, and the supporters of Long Island Blues Special Hockey, for achieving unparalleled success. To learn more about Long Island Blues Special Hockey, visit longislandblues.org.

Syosset School Board meeting The Syosset Board of Education will hold a budget information session, followed by its regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 12th in the audi-

torium of South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset. The budget session begins at 7:45 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 8 p.m.

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Syosset-Woodbury Rotary hosts guest speaker concerning autism

Nancy Bauman, Rotarian Fred Bauman, Bea Huste-Petersen, and Rotary President Moira Patterson Bea Huste-Petersen, a physician assistant at Sloan Kettering in New York City, was a guest speaker at a recent Syosset-Woodbury Rotary meeting. She spoke to the club about autism and how it affects the family. Bea runs the EJ Autism Foundation, named after her two sons, which is the largest autism foundation on Long Island. She highlighted the various activities in which the foundation is involved, such as donating 200 iPads to autistic children and sponsoring various races

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The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District announced today that it will host its fifth Annual Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, February 10, at John F. Kennedy High School. The event will give residents of PlainviewOld Bethpage, Jericho and Syosset an opportunity to hear from local elected officials and school district administrators as they analyze trends and issues facing Long Island’s public schools. Issues highlighted include the excessive use of high-stakes testing and its impact on students, adapting to a two-percent tax cap on property taxes, charter schools looking for equitable funding, and the change from Common Core to the Next Generation Learning Standards. “The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District is thrilled to have the honor of hosting this incredible event that will shed light on important topics that could have serious implications in the way our schools operate throughout Long Island,” said Dr. Lorna R. Lewis, superintendent of schools for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District. “Our mission is to provide students with the necessary resources to succeed in the classroom and set them up for future success. Hosting these forums for our elected officials and community leaders to openly discuss with the parents the issues that impact our schools is a large part of that commitment. We encourage parents from our district and our neighboring communities to attend.”

The open forum will serve as an opportunity for community members to engage with educators and elected officials on the issues that matter most to them. Discussions will focus on issues impacting the ability of districts on Long Island to sustain the high quality of education which has become the standard for the region. Residents of neighboring communities are encouraged to come prepared with questions for officials in attendance to help facilitate and further the conversation. The Legislative Breakfast is a collaborative effort between the PlainviewOld Bethpage Central School District, the Jericho Public Schools and the Syosset Central School District. The program and logistics are organized by the PTA, teachers’ and administrators’ unions from each of the three partnering districts. “Our collaboration with neighboring school districts, Syosset and Jericho, will help to unify our collective voice as educators and further solidify our region as a leader in education,” Dr. Lewis continued. “We look forward to hosting members of our community to discuss how we can continue to modernize our curriculum and create a nurturing environment that promotes intellectual and individual growth.” The Legislative Breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. at John F. Kennedy High School, 50 Kennedy Drive, Plainview, NY 11803. Residents can RSVP, or for any questions, please contact pbarskyptacouncil@aol.com.

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What’s Happening February 9

The Syosset Public Library will offer a “Gadgets Workshop: iPads and iPhones” for intermediate users from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The film “Maudie” will be shown at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13, running 115 minutes. “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is a film starring Frances McDormand and Wood Harrelson, showing at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, Teen Scene presents “Winter Cupcake Wars” to judge decorated cupcakes.

February 10

A session for students to take the “SAT or ACT Practice Exams” is offered by Chyten Test Prep from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

February 11

A “Chinese New Year Celebration” will be held at 1 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, featuring the Chinese American Association of Syosset. “Celebrate the Year of the Dog”, a performance by the New York Chinese Cultural Center, for children with caregivers will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m.

February 12

At 10:30 a.m. at the Jericho Public Library, ages birth to 4 years old with

a caregiver may join “Music Together”. An art lecture with Janet Parga is being held at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. with “The Art at Sagamore Hill”. The Board of Trustees for the Jericho Public Library will meet at the Library at 7:30 p.m. Public is invited.

February 13

“Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult will be the topic of discussions with Fran Cohen at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, the evening book discussion group will meet to talk about “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi.

February 15

“Battle of the Sexes”, starring Emma Stone, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Rated R, the film runs 121 minutes. Professor James Kolb will lecture on the works of “Marvin Hamlisch and Stephen Schwartz’ at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. Children in grades 1 to 6 are invited to join “Rockets and Airplane Science” at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m.

February 16

The Syosset Public Library presents a health program, “When the Brain Becomes Ill” with Dr. Penny Stern at 11 a.m. “The Big Sick” will be shown at the

Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated R, running 119 minutes long. The Great Performers series at the Jericho Public Library continues with Marc Courtade’s discussion of “Satchmo: Lois Armstrong” at 2 p.m.

a.m. to 12 noon. The movie “Everybody Loves Somebody” will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library. Rated PG-13 and 102 minutes long.

February 17

At 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, Vincent and Emily Ricciardi will perform “That’s Amore!”

Lucy Van Horn will be at the Jericho Public Library at 11:30 a.m. for a cooking demonstration “Table Top Adventures… Easy to Make Dinner for Company”. The Jericho Public Library’s Teen Scene presents A “Babysitting Workshop” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

February 19

The film “Despicable Me 3” will be shown at the Syosset Public Library at 2:30 p.m. Rated PG and runs 90 minutes long.

February 20

Plaza theatrical Productions presents “Pinocchio” for grades kindergarten and up at the Jericho Public Library at 11 a.m. “WarCross” by Marie Lu, will be the topic of discussion at the Teen Scene book chat at the Jericho Public Library at 3 p.m.

February 21

At 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, Professor Thomas Germano will be presenting “Power & Grace: Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens” as part of the art lecture series.

February 23

The Syosset Public Library will offer a “Gadgets Workshop: iPads and iPhones” for advanced users from 10:30

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“The Florida Project”, starring Willem DaFoe, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated R, the film runs 111 minutes. At 7 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, the “Books Sandwiched In for Grades 1 & 2” will meet to discuss The Great White Man-Easting Shark by Margaret Mahy. “Sy-Con Presents: 20 & 30-Something Retro Gaming Night” at 7:30 p.m.

February 27

“The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck will be discussed at the Syosset Public Library at 1:30 p.m. with Lisa Jones. “News Currents” with Elinor Haber will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss current events. “Understanding the Stock Market” with Ron Goldberg is offered at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m.

February 28

“Donuts & Discussion for 3rd and 4th Graders” will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. to discuss On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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Movie: Gifted (Drama) - Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. Starring Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 41 minutes. * Please note: The originally scheduled movie Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has had a delayed release date and we are unable to show it at this time.

Friday, February 9th at 4:30 PM

Teen Winter Cupcake Wars – It’s Cupcake vs. Cupcake in this tasty competition! Teams brainstorm and decorate cupcakes. Join us for a friendly competition. Teams will decorate and present their cupcakes before devouring! For teens in grades 6 through 12.

Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 PM

Children and Families Celebrate the Year of the Dog – In full traditional Chinese costumes, this performance by the New York Chinese Cultural Center introduces the audience to Chinese culture. The diversity of dance selections, authentic costumes, music, props and narration illustrate and explain traits, customs and patterns of Chinese life. This program is co-sponsored by the Jericho Library and TD Bank. Pick up your tickets in the Children’s Room. Preference is given to Jericho card holders.

Monday, February 12th at 2:00 PM

The Art at Sagamore Hill – Theodore Roosevelt was an avid art collector. The

collection at Sagamore Hill includes paintings, bronzes, reliefs and sculptures. Join Janet Parga for a visual trip through this National Historic Site to see this little known collection of treasures.

Tuesday, February 13th at 7:00 PM

Book Discussion: Talk About Books with Fran Cohen – Join us for a discussion of Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult.

Thursday, February 15th at 2:00 & 7:00 PM

Movie: Battle of the Sexes (Biography/ Comedy/Drama) - The true story of the 1973 tennis match between the world’s number one tennis player Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. Starring Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough.

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Friday, February 16th at 2:00 PM

Great Performers with Marc Courtade - Satchmo: Louis Armstrong - Come and enjoy a look at the life and career of Louis Armstrong.

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Brittany Hickey of Jericho was named to the Fall 2017 Provost’s List at Hofstra University. The list recognizes students who have earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average. n

The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester: Ashley Allegretti of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in business administration. Barbara Aprilakis of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in business administration. Caroline Feibert of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in Italian. Kristina Montoro of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in communication. Thomas Moranzoni of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in accounting. Bridget Sheerin of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in political science. Kelly Sheerin of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Economics. Amanda Tepedino of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in psychology/special education. Laura Whorlow of Syosset is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in communication. Samantha Galu of Jericho, is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in biology. n

Hofstra University congratulates local students named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List. The following area students were named to the Dean’s List: Sonika Attri of Woodbury Joshua Avrick of Woodbury Jonathan Bram of Syosset Anisha Chaudhry of Woodbury Jessica Hershman of Syosset Laura Hyde of Syosset Shivam Jauhar of Syosset Helen Karabatos of Syosset Elaha Khwaja of Syosset Max Klipper of Woodbury Arman Mirshamsi of Syosset Jordan Rosenwein of Woodbury Kayla Scordo of Syosset Mackenzie Stephens of Syosset Saba Tahir of Syosset John Vacchio of Syosset Natalie Zedzian of Syosset n

The University at Albany congratulates more than 4,000 students who were named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA. The following Syosset students have been named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List: Marissa Guttenberg, Michelle Lee, Victoria Mansa, Brian Parker, Jessica Ramsawak, Joseph Walsh, and Jasmine Wong of Syosset n

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester: Sofia Grace Sergi of Syosset . Skylar Jarred Wolen of Woodbury . 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. n

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following student made the President’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. Syosset resident Kelli Anne Dunn has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the Fall 2017 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. Dunn is majoring in comm sciences & disorders.

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College Notes

THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: At a parking lot on Merrick Avenue in Westbury, a 33-year-old woman from Queens Village and a 25-year-old woman from East Meadow were arrested at 7:50 p.m. on January 16. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

On January 16 at 10:30 p.m., a 30-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested on Church Street in Roslyn Heights. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

A 30-year-old woman from Bayshore was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the Red Roof Inn on Dibblee Drive in Westbury on January 16. n

On Jericho Turnpike at Willis Avenue in Mineola, a 21-year-old man from Commack was arrested and was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana on January 17 at 10:40 p.m. n

On Maple Avenue in Westbury, unknown subjects damage the driver’s side window of his vehicle as it was parked on January 18 at 2:50 p.m. n

On January 18, a 34-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 5:50 p.m. at the intersection of Westbury Boulevard and California Avenue in Uniondale. n

Criminal Mischief to Auto was reported by a victim to have occurred at the corner of Argyle Avenue and Nassau Road in Uniondale at 6:30 p.m. on January 18. The rear of a NICE bus was damaged as it traveled northbound on Nassau Road. n

On Magpie Lane in Levittown, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged his vehicle while it was parked. The incident occurred between 10 p.m. on January 19 and 6:30 a.m. on January 19.

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Record-breaking 11 Jericho students named Regeneron Scholars

Pictured with Dr. McCalla are Mutahara Bhuiyan, Andrew Fang, Ishan Gurnani, Marc Huo, Chiu Fan Bowen Lo, Dennis Lo, Swati Madankumar, Amber Patrick, Yunyan Wu, Brandon Xie, and Kendra Zhang. Eleven Jericho seniors were named Regeneron Scholars, the highest amount from any Long Island school and a record in Jericho's history as well. A total of 300 students nationally were named Scholars. This contest was formerly known as the Intel Science Talent Search and the semifinalists are now known as scholars. The eleven students are Mutahara Bhuiyan, Andrew Fang, Ishan Gurnani, Marc Huo, Chiu Fan Bowen Lo, Dennis Lo, Swati Madankumar, Amber Patrick, Yunyan Wu, Brandon Xie, and Kendra Zhang. Two students, Andrew Fang and Chiu Fan Bowen Lo, were named finalists in the competition. They will travel to Washington, D.C., from March 8-14, where they will undergo a rigorous judging process and compete for more than $1.8 million in awards. They will also have the opportunity to interact with leading scientists, meet with members of Congress and display their projects to the public at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on March 11. The finalists are each awarded at least $25,000, and the top 10 awards range from $40,000 to $250,000. The top 10 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2018 winners will be announced at a black-tie

gala awards ceremony at the National Building Museum on March 13. The students are listed below with the title of their project: Mutahara Bhuiyan Sustainability in Water Treatment: Heavy Metal Remediation via NitroOxidized Carboxycellulose Nanofibers Andrew Fang Artemisinin as a Potential Parkinson’s Disease Treatment via Alleviation of α-Synuclein Mediated Neuronal Damage and Inflammation Ishan Gurnani A Novel Piezoelectric Sensor for Continuous Monitoring of Sodium Concentrations in Sweat Marc Huo Circumventing Bottlenecks in RNAiBased Therapeutics: pH Sensitive Transferrin Bound siACSL5-Loaded Nanoparticles Chiu Fan Bowen Lo Near-Field Nanoscopy Simulation by Incorporating Harmonic Demodulation and Cone-Shaped Probing Tip

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Pictured are finalists Andrew Fang (left) and Chiu Fan Bowen Lo. Dennis Lo A Novel Computerized PhenotypeOriented Algorithm for Asthma Diagnostics Swati Madankumar Magnesium Deficiency Promotes Survival and Motility of Colon Cancer Cells Amber Patrick Profiling the Transfusion Dependent Immunology of T-cells in Sickle Cell Disease Alloimmunization Yunyan Wu Ciliogenesis Facilitated by Ciliopathy Genes Wdpcp and Rpgrip1l: A Requirement for Hair Follicle Development Brandon Xie Dual function Materials for CO2 Capture and Synthetic Fuel Production Kendra Zhang Paper-based Microbial Fuel Cells for Self-Powered Sustainable Disease Monitoring

“This is an unprecedented year for the Jericho High School family of academicians. It is an unusual feat to have eleven students from Jericho High School acknowledged as Regeneron STS Scholars (semifinalists); and we are so proud of the two students who earned the very prestigious award of Regeneron STS finalists,” said Jericho’s Science Research Coordinator Dr. Serena McCalla. “The young adults of the Jericho HS Science Research Program embody the excellence needed to help our society excel in mathematics and the sciences over the next decade. Our research program coupled with Regeneron STS will continue to stimulate and encourage young adults to identify solutions for issues faced by our society today and in the near future. Jericho research students are outstanding scientists and epitomize the well-rounded, resolute, assiduous student body of Jericho UFSD. I congratulate the Regeneron STS scholars, finalists and their families, Jericho HS teachers, Jericho UFSD administration and Board members, all of whose collaborative efforts have ensured such noteworthy accolades.”

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On Saturday, January 6th (an extremely cold afternoon!), the Robbins Lane 5th-grade committee hosted a parent/child basketball event at HBT Middle School. Professional coaches held clinics for all in attendance to learn and sharpen their skills. The 5th grade students and their parents were paired up and placed onto teams where

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they played several exciting and friendly games against each other. The HBT cheerleading squad performed a terrific halftime show. There were wonderful raffle prizes in addition to souvenirs and snacks available for purchase at this PTA sponsored event. It was a wonderful, fun-filled experience for all.

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Two from Syosset HS honored for outstanding fitness

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Syosset High School seniors Jacqueline Tang and Matthew Conforti are pictured here at a special awards dinner held at the Crest Hollow Country Club to honor Nassau County NYSAHPERD Zone winners. Congratulations to Syosset High School seniors Matthew Conforti and Jacqueline Tang, who are the school’s recipients of this year’s New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s Zone Award. The NYSAHPERD Zone Award is presented to two outstanding physi-

cal education students (one male and one female in each high school) who each exhibit a physically active and healthy lifestyle; demonstrate sportsmanship, character, civility and citizenship; exhibit exceptional achievement in physical education class; and achieve a high level of fitness on an approved fitness test.

Town offers enrichment classes Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Joseph Muscarella announced today the Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA) are offering exciting enrichment workshops for the Spring 2018 season, and registration for all applications is open from now until Friday, February 23rd. “Whether you are an emerging artist looking to sharpen your skills, a homeowner looking to add a finishing touch to a room, or a resident looking for a new hobby, consider registering for these wonderful Workshop Enrichment Programs,” Supervisor Saladino said. “These workshops offer residents the opportunity to develop a new skill while having fun in the process.” All of the courses will be held at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center,

7800 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Workshops include such topics as interior decorating classes, Zumba, summertime jewelry making, drawing fundamentals, oils & acrylics, and watercolor. Councilman Muscarella added, “The Town is proud to offer a variety of enrichment classes for your enjoyment. Residents can learn about home improvements like bathroom makeovers or window treatments and aspiring artists can learn about drawing and painting. These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons.” To obtain a Spring Workshop Enrichment Program brochure or to obtain additional information on registration, please visit the Town of Oyster Bay’s website, www.oysterbaytown. com or call (516) 797-7900.

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Two Regeneron scholars named at Syosset HS

Pictured, from left: Syosset Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Rogers, business research teacher Diane Malley, and research facilitator Veronica Ade congratulate Syosset High School Regeneron scholars Monet Yuan and Justin Cohen along with social science research teacher Andrew Manzo and Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante.

Congratulations to Syosset High School seniors Justin Cohen and Monet Yuan, who were named prizewinning scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition. They are among 300 Regeneron STS scholars recognized nationwide. Justin studied 9/11 first responders who were later exposed to Hurricane Sandy. His research established coping skills as an important therapeutic target for individuals at risk for exposure to trauma, such as disaster responders. “I have always been drawn to studying the psychopathology of 9/11 responders who have experienced this traumatic event firsthand, so when I found out that I could work with someone in this area I was very thrilled and wanted to start immediately,” said Justin, who is strongly considering psychology or psychiatry as a future profession. “I was very surprised and, of course, overjoyed to be fortunate enough to be picked by Regeneron.”

Monet’s research isolated two cancer genes within the same family to see if there was any interaction between them and how this would affect and hopefully prevent cancer growth. She confirmed a synthetically lethal relationship between the two types of genes, which caused the cancer cells to die off. To ensure her theory was consistent for varying cancer types, she conducted experiments through three different types of cancer cell lines: melanoma, colorectal, and breast cancer. “I like the process, but I also enjoy helping other people. I do this because it’s something I love, but it’s mostly for the outcome,” said Monet, who would like to attend medical school, with ambitions to work in either biology or neuroscience. “At first, I was in shock [at being named a Regeneron scholar]. When I came home and unwound from the day, it really settled in. It was a very happy experience. I’m really grateful for this.”

Chinese New Year, collaborations at Syosset HS From page 1 And we ended the year with a great holiday party with raffles, singing and dancing. Today we are thrilled to showcase performances with students from all 10 Syosset Central School District schools and more,” Lau announced. He and Lin thanked all the performers, sponsors and volunteers, and Lin repeated the comments in Chinese. Among CAAS’ community outreach in 2017, the group held a Health & Safety workshop on November 16 at Syosset Library with Dr. Shirley Xiao of Elmhurst Hospital Center. The event sponsors and contributors to CAAS’ presence in the community were on stage at the February 3 celebration, and Mike Binder of Your College Navigator, a college/career consulting practice based at 575 Underhill Boulevard in Syosset, was also recognized. He has presented college admissions insight and preparations counseling for CAAS several times in the past three years, as well as public information sessions at many Nassau County libraries. In an interview from his front-row seat on February 3, School Board President Dr. Cohen said the event reinforces bonds within the Syosset/Woodbury schools and community. “It reminds us just how diverse the community is, even though today we’re focusing on one group and culture. We see how regardless of what someone’s culture or ethnicity is, just how multi-talented our community and students in our district are, from dance to musical instruments, gymnastics and more. For me, this reminds me of how gratifying it is to be a part of the

school board and district and to support this kind of event. Specifically in this situation, a couple of years ago and subsequently with Muslim and Hindu holidays, we recognized the cultural/ religious holidays on the district calendar,” Cohen explained. Cohen reports that while new holidays (days off from school) have stressed the academic year calendar, it has been managed as best possible by the administration and Dr. Rogers. Events such as this weekend’s Chinese New Year show are further validation for the board’s decision that ‘made a lot of sense.’ “There’s been no complaints, no pushback, no ‘how come not us.’ This is reflective of the maturity of our community and our welcoming nature,” he said, noting that the opportunity for growth and evolution is strong as the seven district elementary schools all have a core Asian community population, although unevenly balanced among the seven, “to draw students from and present this afternoon.” He noted that a new Syosset tradition is burgeoning, as the board and school district leaders are excited to be invited each year and to serve as a physical host with the auditorium, not a preparatory host “as the groups and volunteers brought this to Syosset on their own.” Cohen also spoke highly of his fellow board trustee, Carol Cheng, who ran with him on a platform in spring 2017 and has contributed to discussion and decisions over the past seven months on the board. “It has been great and Carol fits seamlessly on the board, not a surprise, She is not one to ever serve on the board for a specific reason or to represent just a specific group of people -- it’s

almost ‘anti-that’ and her leadership and effort have unfolded well. Carol has helped our board and she’s garnered broad respect from all the trustees, people are listening to her voice. She chooses her words carefully and she’s made very gentle and sensible contributions -- both publicly and in our board’s executive sessions,” Dr. Cohen said. The traditional Lion Dance opened the February 3 show, and excited most of the children present. One of the most scintillating displays of the afternoon was created by Lynn Lin’s Sitan Tai Chi students, and narrated for the audience by Syosset High School student Elizabeth Huang. She began a dramatic narration by saying Tai Chi embraces the concept of harmony through three principles: people, nature, and the balance of yin and yang “Martial arts promotes long-last-

ing peace and happiness. It brings to life the story of ultimate peace, health and harmony coming from within. The beginning of human existence, to cope with the harsh weather and living conditions, marks the birth of martial arts. Man’s accumulation of wealth and interests, however, resulted in conflicts and disputes. Martial arts was then utilized for protection -- both offense and defense,” she said. Huang continued speaking as the acrobatic moves and simulated swordfighting pushed the entertainment and audience engagement to a new level: “Now we practice Tai Chi and martial arts through collaboration and mutual support for harmony, health, and shared prosperity. Tai Chi and martial arts are the presence of love, from China to the world.”

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State Department Implements New Travel Advisory System, New Info Hub for US Travelers BY KAREN RUBIN

Enjoying a sailing adventure in the Philippines. The State Department issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for Philippines: Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. © Sarah Falter/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

On January 10, 2018, the Department of State launched changes in how information is shared with U.S. travelers, replacing Travel Alerts and Warnings for countries that warrant them to a new system where every country has a Travel Advisory with a level ranging from 1 to 4. The advisories are hosted in a redesigned hub for traveler information, travel.state.gov. “These changes are intended to provide U.S. citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide,” the State Department stated in a press advisory. • Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions: This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. There is some risk in any international travel. Conditions in other countries may differ from those in the United States and may change at any time. • Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution: Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. • Level 3 – Reconsider Travel: Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. • Level 4 – Do Not Travel: This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. During an

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Continued from page D1 emergency, the U.S. government may have very limited ability to provide assistance. The Department of State advises that U.S. citizens not travel to the country or leave as soon as it is safe to do so. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. The Travel Advisories for each country replace previous Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. While the State Department will issue an overall Travel Advisory level for every country, levels of advice may vary for specific locations or areas within a country. For instance, U.S. citizens may be advised to “Exercise Increased Caution” (Level 2) in a country, but to “Reconsider Travel” (Level 3) to a particular area within the country. Detailed Travel Advisories also will provide clear reasons for the level assigned, using established risk indicators, and offer specific advice to U.S. citizens who choose to travel there: C – Crime: Widespread violent or organized crime is present in areas of the country. Local law enforcement may have limited ability to respond to serious crimes T – Terrorism: Terrorist attacks have occurred and/or specific threats against civilians, groups, or other targets may exist. U – Civil Unrest: Political, economic, religious, and/or ethnic instability exists and may cause violence, major disruptions, and/or safety risks. H – Health: Health risks, including

current disease outbreaks or a crisis that disrupts a country’s medical infrastructure, are present. The issuance of a Centers for Disease Control Travel Notice may be a factor. N – Natural Disaster: A natural disaster, or its aftermath, poses danger. E – Time-limited Event: A shortterm event, such as an election, sporting event, or other incident that may pose a safety risk. O – Other: There are potential risks not covered by previous risk indicators. Read the country’s Travel Advisory for details. The State Department stated it will review and update each Travel Advisory as needed, based on changes to security and safety information. Additionally, U.S. embassies and consulates will now issue Alerts to replace the current Emergency Messages and Security Messages. Alerts will inform U.S. citizens of specific safety and security concerns in a country, such as demonstrations, crime trends, and weather events. Revamped Website, Travel.State.Gov The Department’s newly-redesigned hub for traveler information,travel. state.gov, now hosts all Travel Advisories, recent Alerts issued for each country, and an interactive map in mobile friendly formats. Country pages on the site will continue to include all travel information currently available, including details about entry/exit requirements, local laws and customs, health conditions, transportation, and other relevant

Biking through Albania, a country totally unknown or misunderstood by Americans: The State Department designates Albania as Level 1: Exercise normal precautions. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

topics, including contact information for US Embassy offices. To receive security and other important updates while traveling, U.S. citizens can enroll their travel plans in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov), and follow on Twitter (@travelgov) and Facebook (facebook.com/travelgov). We posed additional questions to a spokesperson for the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs: How was the new Travel Advisory system created? How has it been received by travel professionals and travelers? “Over the past year, we received feedback about our consular safety and security messaging from State Department colleagues throughout the world and from our many outreach activities to the public and other government stakeholders. This feedback helped us tailor our new Travel Advisories to the information travelers need most. “The revisions to consular safety and security messaging improve the Department’s ability to inform the public in an efficient and comprehensive manner. Information is easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories ensure U.S. citizens receive important advice for every country, applying a consistent worldwide standard.” “Our goal was to improve our communications with U.S. citizen travelers to provide clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide. So far, the feedback was been positive.

“One thing I’d point out: it’s important to read the full Travel Advisory for the country your visiting. In some cases, we have different Advisory levels for different parts of the country. Mexico, for example, is a Travel Advisory Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution, but some areas of Mexico are Level 3 and 4. So it’s important to read each Advisory carefully.” How do you determine the overall level for a country? “We consider many factors to determine the Travel Advisory level for each country, including crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, health, natural disaster/weather, and current events. We clearly explain the reason for the Travel Advisory level and describe the safety and security concerns. “The information used to formulate Travel Advisories is collected from a range of sources, such as crime statistics and other information that is publicly available, information gathered from U.S. government sources, as well as assessments by our embassies and consulates. Travel Advisories also take into account decisions made to protect the security of U.S. government personnel overseas and ensure that U.S. citizens receive appropriate security information. “This analysis is undertaken without regard to bilateral political or economic considerations. Travel Advisories represent our commitment to protect U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad by providing them important safety and security information.

A biking and wildlife safari in rural India: India has been issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory, with a particular warning for women not to travel alone since rape is one of the fastest growing crimes. Also it warns of terrorist or armed groups active in East Central India, primarily in rural areas. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

“Travel Advisories are based on safety and security conditions that could affect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens abroad, not on political considerations.” During the Obama administration there was an attempt to make it easier for travelers to come into US. How has the Trump Administration changed the way visitors are treated? Travel into the US from abroad is down 4-6% in 2017 – an otherwise a banner year for international travel – which is estimated to cost the US economy $4.5 billion and the loss of 40,000 jobs. Is this something the State Dept is concerned about? “The Department of State remains committed to efficiently processing applications for legitimate travel to the United States. “At the same time, every visa decision is a national security decision, and we must ensure that applicants do not pose a security risk to the United States. We have never hesitated to spend additional time evaluating visa applications to this end. “However, we do recognize the importance of international travel and tourism to the U.S. Economy. 75.6 million visitors traveled to the United

Cuba-US People to People Partnership booth at the New York Times Travel Show: The US State Department’s Level 3 travel advisory (Reconsider Travel) for Cuba is controversial. The government says it is based on “health attacks directed at US Embassy employees” but Canada’s embassy had a similar episode and did not withdraw its diplomats, no other incidents were reported and tourists continue to come. Indeed, International Tourism Fair in Madrid recently judged Cuba “Safest Destination in the World.” © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

States in 2016. These visitors spent $244.7 billion and supported 1.2 million jobs here in the United States in 2016. The U.S. travel industry (international and domestic) is a substantial component of U.S. GDP and employment, contributing $1.6 trillion in economic activity. “Together with other agencies, we are in contact with industry groups and work with them regularly to discuss concerns and opportunities.” Some 15 countries around the world have travel alerts about travel to the US because of gun violence. Can you comment? “Our responsibility is to provide information for U.S. citizens traveling overseas. We’re aware that some countries have their own travel alerts, including regarding the United States, but we’d have to refer you to those countries for information on how they develop their alerts.” During the Obama Administration, there also were programs to facilitate and encourage young people to travel abroad, take foreign internships, join programs like Peace Corps, coordinated through the State Department. Can you comment on See page D5

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On a Broadway musical play BY LOU THEODORE I was always in love with the music of the 1950s and 1960s. And suddenly, it came to me a few weeks ago while watching an advertisement on the great love songs of the past. I thought: How about a musical play on the great music of the 1950s and 1960s era? After some thought, I decided to put together an outline for a Broadway play concerning the musical hits of that period, focusing on (but not limited to) country plus rock and roll music. And, that is what this piece is all about…a Broadway play titled: The Music of the 1950s and 1960s Revisited. In terms of introduction, music is the organized movement of sounds through a continuum of time. It plays a role in all societies and exists in a large number of styles, each with special characteristics. Music is generally used to accompany other activities, e.g., dance. The association of music and poetry is so close that language and music are widely believed to have had a common origin in early human history. A musical play of theatrical music involves vocal and instrumental music forming a part of a theatrical presentation. The music may be restricted to the background, as in most television productions, or it may be the principal focus, as in opera or a musical play.

Thus, a musical theatrical production is one in which songs and choruses, instrumental accompaniments, and interludes are integrated. It can also include dance and a dramatic or comedic plot. The genre developed and was refined during the first half of the 20th century, particularly in the theaters along Broadway in New York City. The musical has origins in a variety of 19th century theatrical sources, including the operetta, comic opera, pantomime, the minstrel show, vaudeville, and burlesque. In 1913, the composer Jerome Kern began to produce a series of shows in which all the varied elements of a musical were integrated into a single fabric. This old musical formula began to change and new American musical elements, such as jazz and blues, were utilized by composers; in addition, singers began to learn how to act. In the late 1920s, satire, ideas, and wit had been the province of the intimate revue. These and other innovations altered the familiar face of musical theater forever. Although the changes have been rapid, startling, and at some times confusing since that time, the music of the 1950s and 1960s have somehow managed to survive the relentless passage of time and the dynamics of not only the latter half of the last century but also the present century. However, from earliest times, most theatrical per-

formances were accompanied by music that was produced solely by live musicians. Regardless of the type or complexity of a production, all theater performances - including musicals--also have similar requirements. For a small, noncommercial production, most of these requirements may be met by two or three people; a Broadway show however requires dozens. The staff may be divided into administrative, creative (or artistic), and technical personnel. The administrative group includes the producer, box office and publicity personnel, and front-of-house staff (house manager, ushers, and others responsible for the audience). The artistic staff consists of the director, designers, performers, and, if applicable, playwright, composer, librettist, choreographer, and musical director. Technical personnel include the stage manager, technical director, and various construction and operating crews, all working backstage. The director and cast of modern productions generally rehearse from two to six weeks. If a new play is being rehearsed, as in the case of musicals, songs and dances may be added or dropped; the choreographer rehearses the dancers, and the musical director rehearses the singers. Lighting design, a more ephemeral art, has two func-

tions: to illuminate the stage and the performers, plus to create mood and control the focus of the spectators. On to the musical itself. Keep in mind that I am not a producer or director, and have attended only 15 (my best guess) Broadway plays and 5 (my best guess again) off-Broadway plays. Most have been of a musical variety. My first play was Grease and remember becoming mesmerized on entering the theatre and hearing the piped-in music prior to the play. I also remember Dream Girls and Jersey Boys. Interestingly for me, the plot never came into “play”; it was strictly the music. Based on all of this, here is what I’ve come up with for a Broadway play on the music of the 1950s and 1960s. Three things come into mind: the music/score, the singers/musicians, and the presentation/production. Each are detailed below. The Music/Score: The music would be primarily based on the hit songs of the 1950s and 1960s. Here are some of my favorites: Be My Baby Beyond the Sea Blueberry Hill California Girls Georgia on My Mind See page D6

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More Questions About Benefit Start Dates BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I will be turning 70 in July 2018. I wanted to delay starting my Social Security benefits until then. When should I apply? And will I get any retroactive benefits? A: You should sign up for Social Security benefits two to three months before you want your benefits to start. You said you wanted to wait until age 70, in other words, July, to start your Social Security. So you should get the application ball rolling sometime in April or May. You can do that by calling 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to file by phone or in person at your local Social Security office. Or you can file online. You asked about retroactivity. Of course, there wouldn’t be any retroactive benefits if you want your benefits to begin when you are 70. You will simply start getting your first check in August. (Social Security checks always come one month behind. So the July check will be paid to you in August.) But you do have other choices that would involve retroactive benefits. Any Social Security claim filed after full retirement age comes with the option of up to six months of retroactive payments. So, for example, if you waited until July when you are 70 to file, instead of starting your benefits then, you could say you want to use January as your start date. Then you would get a retroactive check. That’s the good news. The bad news is your ongoing monthly benefit rate would be smaller. Instead of getting 132 percent of your basic Social Security benefit that would be payable at age 70, you would get about 128 percent. So you would just have to decide if you want that big back paycheck, or if you’d rather have an extra 4 percent for the rest of your life. Q: I will be 66 on March 22, 2018. I heard I have to be age 66 for a full calendar month before I can get my first Social Security check. Is this true? A: No, it’s not true. The government has never prorated Social Security benefits. As I’ve explained in past columns, this can be bad news when a person dies. The law says you must be alive for an entire month to get a Social Security check for that month. So, for example, if someone died on March 22, the March benefit check (payable in April) would have to be returned. On the other hand, the law does not say you have to be 66 for an entire month to be eligible for full retirement age benefits. So the lack of proration is good news for retirees. Even though you will be 66 years old for only nine days in March, you will get a Social Security check for the whole month. But again, the check is payable in April. Q: I will be 66 on April 15 Will

my first Social Security check be the April check payable on May 1? Or will my first check be for May and payable on June 1? A: The correct answer is “none of the above.” I’m assuming you want your benefits to begin effective with the month you turn 66. And as I explained in the prior answer, you don’t have to be 66 for an entire month to be eligible. So the first check you are due is the April check. But that check will not come on May 1. Instead, it will show up in your bank account on May 16. Let me explain. For about the first 50 years of the program, Social Security checks were always sent out on the third of every month. But that process was clogging up the mail system on that one day of the month. And since millions of people always had questions about their benefit payment, Social Security office waiting rooms were filled to overflowing during the first week of each month. So, Social Security planners decided to stagger the delivery of Social Security checks. And they came up with the following scheme, which is still in effect today. People born in the first 10 days of each month get their Social Security benefit on the second Wednesday of each month. Those born between the 11th and 20th of the month get their check on the third Wednesday. And those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of the month get a check on the fourth Wednesday. Q: I am 70 years old. I’ve been getting Social Security for six years now. And as I see it, the government owes me hundreds of dollars in lost interest. For you see, I was born on June 28. So I don’t get my Social Security check until near the end of each month. I’ve got friends who get their check at the beginning of the month. So they are able to get almost a full month’s worth of interest that I can’t. I’ve lost 72 month’s worth of interest since my retirement benefits started six years ago. Will the government ever repay me? A: I don’t follow your logic and I don’t think the government owes you anything. First of all, are you really banking and saving your Social Security check trying to earn interest? I think most of us are using that check to pay the mortgage or to make a car payment or buy groceries. In other words, we’re spending the money, not letting it sit in a savings account. Second, even if you were investing every nickel of your Social Security benefits, I could see where you could make an argument that you lost interest (and let’s be honest, probably about a penny) on your first Social Security payment. You got your check a few weeks later than other people with an earlier-inthe-month birth date. But after that first

check, you got all subsequent checks every 30 days or so, just like everyone else. In other words, after you lost that first penny in interest, in all subsequent months you had the same amount of time (once every 30 days) to invest your

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What is the position from the State Department about the benefit of international travel – Americans going abroad and foreigners visiting the US – in terms of fostering peopleto-people understanding? “All of us who work in this field know how vital exchange programs and international study is to our shared future. It is one of the key means for the next generation of global leaders to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in our global economy, foster progress in our societies, and address shared challenges. “When people go abroad, they make connections that broaden their worldview. They become part of an international network of individuals with the shared experience of navigating new and unfamiliar languages, cultures and institutions, as they gain knowledge and develop resourcefulness and critical thinking skills. This experience is especially crucial for young people who will increasingly compete and interact in an interconnected world. “The State Department sponsors exchange programs to increase mutual understanding and respect between the people of the United States and the people of other countries, as a goal of U.S. foreign policy. These include the International Visitor Leadership Program and Fulbright Program, our flagship exchanges, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, Critical Language Scholarships, high school exchanges, as well as support for the global network of EducationUSA educational advising centers that provides information on U.S. study to international students worldwide.” See page D6

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On a Broadway musical play C ontinued from page D3 Crazy I Want to Hold Your Hand Johnny B. Good Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head ShBoom Someday Soon Sweet Caroline Whole Lotta Lovin’ Going On All My Lovin’ You Belong to Me

Some, but not all, of the above would be part of the play for a given night, details of which are provided in Presentation/Production section. The Singers/Musicians: This should consist of a 5-10 person band with excellent singers and music playing abilities. A no-name group – that are true fans of the songs of the 1950s and 1960s – would be preferred. At a minimum, the band would consist of a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player, violinist and horn. The band members would be male but a female singer/musician would be a plus. Other musicians could also be included in the band. The Presentation/Production: Here is what I envision for a typical performance. The band opens up with a medley of 5 or more country music songs from the past. This would be followed by ACT I which would consist of 15 songs selected randomly by the Director from a list of 75 hits of the 1950s and 60s,

almost all from a different artist. The 75 songs would initially be selected by the Director. Each song would be preceded by a short one-minute commentary on the songwriter and/or singers. ACT II would follow after a 15-minute break. This last act would consist of 10 songs that would be randomly selected by the audience. The play would conclude with another medley of songs of a rockand-roll variety. The band would have to rehearse all songs early during the production stage of the play. The aforementioned 15 songs would be randomly selected from the “bank” of 75 songs for each performance. Songs would also be randomly selected from the 60 songs that were not selected that previous evening for the following (next) performance. The next performance would then be selected from the remaining 45 songs. Etc. Etc. The cycle would therefore be repeated after every five performances, being careful that the songs are randomly selected each night and each cycle. The ACT II songs would be selected by the audience each night on entering the theatre from the 60 songs remaining in the pool of songs not included in ACT I for that evening. The selections from the audience would be computerized, with the results of the top 10 choices determined during ACT I and the break. These songs would then constitute the 10 songs for ACT II that night. The opening (prologue) and closing

(epilogue) melodies would be the same each night. A typical performance could consist of the following: ACT I INTRODUCTION: Lead member of band OPENING MELODY (COUNTRY MUSIC; my selections) Country Roads Someday Soon (my favorite) Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue Lyin’ Eyes Rocky Mountain High 15 SONGS These would be selected from the pool of 75 songs. For example, the 15 selected earlier could be chosen. INTERLUDE/BREAK (15 minutes) 10 SONGS You pick them. CLOSING MELODY (ROCK-ANDROLL; my selections) Earth Angel ShBoom Maybelline I Wanna Hold Your Hand Sweet Caroline (audience participa tion)

CLOSING REMARKS: Lead member of band Finally, three points need to be made. First, I must inform the reader that I have never written a song, sung a song professionally, played a musical instrument, written a play, or understand the various ramifications associated with a musical play. Second, each performance would be different and thus could be attended numerous times by a theater-goer. (This is similar to Louie Prima’s shows in Las Vegas where – due to Prima’s insanity - the audience was treated to a different show every night.) Third, the above outline and details of the proposed musical play are dynamic in nature and could be “tweaked”, e.g., more or less selections, elimination of random selections, different musical categories, and any potential and/or special accommodations to the performers, audience, societal interests and problems, etc. ©Theodore Tutorials, 2017.

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It turns out that having a passport is good for you. Hilton Hotels & Resorts undertook a study and found that 53% of Americans with passports are content with their lives, compared to 34% of those who do not possess a passport. Hilton, in collaboration with the US State Department, has launched the Hilton Passport Project, an initiative aimed at inspiring more Americans to apply for passports. “For nearly 100 years, we’ve witnessed the profound impact travel has on the lives of our guests,” said Stuart Foster, vice president, global

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Get prepared for summer camp season

Summer camp season is just around the corner. Each summer, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft, and enjoy the companionship of friends. Summer camps in North America were first established in the 1880s and were attended by children without their parents for overnight stays. By the 20th century, summer camps had become an international phenomenon, and various organizations hosted traditional summer camps or camps geared toward religion, sports, music and other subjects and activities. According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United States attend camp. America is home to more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps. Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents should keep in mind that camps begin registration early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda. • Attend an orientation seminar. Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as

an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience. • Fill out the enrollment package completely. Each camp has their own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal information, including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabilities, or even preferences in camp courses. • Establish payment schedules. Summer camps vary in price. The ACA says camp costs range from $100 to more than $1,500 per week. However, many accredited camps offer some sort of financial assistance for children from families with limited financial means. If cost is a factor, be sure to broach the subject. • Prepare children for the physical challenges a camp may present. Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter. Such preparation can

Start gearing up now for summer camp plans to guarantee kids attend the camps they prefer. prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities. • Shop for supplies. Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, and other camp necessities before they leave.

• Keep children in the loop. Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp. Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive.

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goCAMPUSing’s mission says it all! We strive to help students find their “right fit” academically, socially and financially – all the while making new friends and having fun! A goCAMPUSing college tour/ advisor is on every trip and we have collectively been on over 400 college campuses throughout the US including Hawaii! goCAMPUSing College Advisors help students to identify what they do and don’t like about a campus we are visiting, highlight the different nuances between schools and make suggestions of other similar campuses based on your student’s interests. goCAMPUSing’s college tours are high school student centric. In fact, goCAMPUSing was the brainchild of and founded by a college bound 17-year-old Oyster Bay high school student. She experienced the well intentioned “family vacation” college visits that were adult and parent centric and severely lacked the student’s participation and buy-in aspect of the college visits. With this in mind, she structured goCAMPUSing to focus on the student. After all, it would be the student who would actually be the one attending college. Sure, teachers provided input, as well as parents who would be paying for college, but if the student doesn’t buy into the college visits program the results will be less than successful. goCAMPUSing’s college tours revolve around what students want and need to know, Mom and Dad can take on that all important college influence role after their child has an idea of what type of college they find is their “fit”. goCAMPUSing encourages & empowers high school students on college tours to ask questions and “listen” to what colleges are expecting from applicants. It is amazing to hear what they ask when parents and teachers aren’t around. A goCAMPUSing college tour gives high schoolers the feeling of independence, self-reliance, and

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Navigating tech choices for school use

Technology is essential in the daily lives of students. Whether it’s kids learning their ABC’s or graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, technology has transformed the way lessons are taught and learned. Statistics support the notion that technology in the classroom is irreplaceable. According to data from the tutoring resource PracTutor, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and various colleges, 98 percent of schools have one or more computers in the classroom. In addition, 77 percent of teachers use the internet for instruction, while 40 percent of teachers report students use computers during instructional time in the classroom. Many instructors now assign homework that must be completed online. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looked at computer usage among 15-year-olds across 31 nations and regions. Many students in high-performing nations reported spending between one and two hours a day on a computer outside of school. Because computers are so necessary in and out of the classroom, families and students may want to revisit their options before buying new devices. Desktop computer Desktop computers used to be the goto for families and students, and there are still many reasons why desktops

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Sign Language Camp for Hearing Kids Sign Language Camp for Hearing Kids—sponsored by the Mill Neck Foundation and Lutheran Friends of the Deaf—is held on the beautiful 86-acre Mill Neck Manor Campus for two sessions: July 23 – 27 and July 30 – August 3, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This unique camp is for hearing children, ages 8 to 16, who are interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL) and are excited to be immersed in Deaf culture. Campers will experience a combination of classroom learning activities and traditional camp activities, including arts and crafts and outdoor games, all with an ASL concentration. Campers will master the ASL alphabet and learn to fingerspell,

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Music is an integral part of cultures all over the world. Music can express emotions not easily conveyed otherwise. It also provides a sense of community and belonging and can help unite the divided. Playing musical instruments or singing has a number of benefits. From the earliest days after their birth, children can be calmed by music. Music helps people work out their feelings and can be uplifting and comforting when people need a boost. While many people are familiar with the mood-enhancing benefits of music, they may not know that music also has developmental benefits. According to Don Campbell, internationally known educator and author of “The Mozart Effect for Children,” music enhances intelligence, coordination, emotional expression, creativity, and socialization skills. Studies have suggested that music and movement affect all areas of development. Music can bolster listening skills, improve motor skills, assist with problem solving, and promote spatial-temporal reasoning. Many others say that music can calm and focus the mind, which is why it so often employed by therapists. In the book, “The Importance of Music,” author Ellen Judson cites a 10-year study that tracked more than 25,000 middle and high school students. The study showed that students in music classes receive higher scores on standardized

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tests than students with little to no musical involvement. In addition, singing and engaging in musical appreciation sharpens one’s ability to communicate. Learning a piece of information attached to a tune will more readily embed that information in the brain. For example, many children learn the alphabet via song. Pairing lessons with song can help anyone retain information more easily. Music also is fun, so much so that kids may not realize they’re actually learning while singing. Matthew Freeman, development manager of “Sing up,” a national singing project to help enhance music in children’s education, states that children don’t think of singing as work and may be more willing to participate. Song can be used to reinforce all different subjects, from language arts to mathematics. Music is beneficial throughout one’s life and can be an enjoyable way to make learning more fun.

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Soaking in geothermal hot springs in Iceland © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com eggs, attend world-class ballet and opera performances, walk the halls of luxurious palaces of the czars, and stand before “The Dance,” a joyous painting by Henri Matisse. (http:// www.mircorp.com/trip/essential-stpetersburg/) Ski Retreat in Montana - Rent a

luxurious cabin at the Moonlight Basin community in Big Sky, Montana and find active pursuits paired with food and drinks. Ski beautiful terrain, sample hors-d’oeuvres and drinks by a campfire, and then sit down for an exquisite wine-paired dinner. (http:// moonlightbasin.findyourbigsky.com/)

See the Northern Lights in Iceland – Frontiers International Travel offers an array of ways to explore Iceland, known for its glaciers, icebergs, and excellent fishing. Highlights of your trip might include trekking glaciers, snowmobiling, soaking in geothermal hot springs, and witnessing the Northern Lights. (http://frontiersiceland.com/)

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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE/COMPANION: over 12 years experience seeks position with the elderly. Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals, light housekeeping, live in or out. Excellent references. Please call Joy 347-898-5804 CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE Experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Part Time Evening, Weekends And Overnight. Licensed driver w/car. Please contact Barbara 516-3034501

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Temp Agricultural Equip Operator—3/12-11/30/18: 8 openings. Operation, service & maint of farm eqpmt, incl rippers, disks, plows, cultivators, transplanters, water wheel planters, seeders, harvesting & packing eqpmt. Install pumping sta. & irrigation equip. 6 mos exp req. $13/h r. Free housing, tools provided at no cost to worker, transport & subsistence expenses pd upon completion of 50 percent of contract; Employment guaranteed for three fourths of work period. Pastore Orchards, 626 S White Horse Pk, Elm NJ; Apply at nearest NJ Dept of Labor office & show this ad. Contact Workforce NJ One Stop Career Center 2 S Main St #1, Pleasantville, NJ 08232; Ref: Job Order #NJ1345173

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TAG-R-US Conducting Tag/Estate Sales of Distinction for 25 years. We will thoroughly research, organize, price and advertise your sale for the best results! Call Cynthia 516-764-5573

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 516-971-3242

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT RENTALS Large Updated, 3.5 Rooms 1 Bed. April 1 Occupancy $2,600 Five rooms. 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths, DR, Modern EIK $3,000 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

ROOM FOR RENT MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets / smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048 GREAT NECK OFFICE SPACE: Iconic Atrium 98 Cuttermill Road, 2 blocks to LIRR, large windowed office in attorneys suite. Includes parking, conference room, file space, utilities, copy / fax. $2,000 per month. 516-466-2750 x300

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Strikes, Spares, and Smiles - Berry Hill Goes Bowling BY GINA JAMES

On January 29th, Berry Hill’s PTA hosted its annual bowling event where all Berry Hill students and families were invited to come out and bowl together at AMF Syosset Lanes. Co-Chairs of the event, Alyce Panico, Tara Levine, and

Lorraine Raha, planned a great day filled with bowling, snacks, and prizes. All students were winners and took home a mini bowling trophy as well as $5 gift card to the game room.

Waiting their turn to bowl.

Students were very excited to see their principal, Mrs. Kolkhorst, out of school.

Everyone was excited to show their bowling skills.

Classmates and friends enjoyed bowling together.

Mrs. Wilson, a 2nd-grade teacher at Berry Hill, also made a surprise visit.

Students brought their family and siblings.

Some of Berry Hill’s 5th graders enjoying a snack.

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Co-Chairs Alyce Panico, Tara Levine, and Lorraine Raha planned the event.

The PTA Executive Board was on hand to help support the event.

India Republic Day

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) recently joined with members of India Association of Long (IALI) for a special gathering to celebrate India Republic Day, held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library. IALI is the oldest and largest Indian Association, representing and promoting Indian heritage in the community. It is a non-political, non-religious, secular organization that represents people of all faiths and cultures from India. Republic Day marks India’s adoption of a republic constitution on January 26, 1950, after gaining independence from British rule in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India and to mark the occasion, Supervisor Saladino declared January 26, to be India Republic Day in the Town of Oyster Bay.

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING PERSONAL REGISTRATION AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS Syosset Central School District Nassau County, New York PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special School District Meeting of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held on February 13th, 2018 (the “Special School District Meeting Date”) at 6:00 o’clock A.M., at the three voting sites as hereinafter specified, in Syosset, New York, at which the polls will be kept open between the hours of 6:00 o’clock A.M. and 9:00 o’clock P.M., Prevailing Time, for the purpose of voting by voting machine upon the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1: BOND PROPOSITION FOR MULTI-BUILDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED, the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, New York, shall be authorized (i) to construct improvements to and reconstruct various School District buildings and facilities, substantially as described, in a document titled “Capital Improvement Projects - Phase II” prepared with the assistance of H2M Architect + Engineers (the “Plan”), which is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk and includes, but is not limited to roof replacements, masonry and exterior renovations, ceiling and floor renovations, chimney reconstruction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical and HVAC upgrades, fire alarm system upgrades, site work (athletic field renovation) parking lot and traffic improvements, instructional space alterations and addition, and miscellaneous exterior and interior reconstruction, original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $45,810,000, and (ii) to expend $11,464,500 Capital Reserve Fund monies therefore and that the remaining $34,345,500 or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property

of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued. PROPOSITION NO. 2: PROPOSITION FOR ENERGY PERFORMANCE CONTRACT IMPROVEMENTS Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED, the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, New York, shall be authorized to make energy efficiency improvements to various School District buildings and facilities, including but not limited to boiler and burner replacements and heating and ventilation system upgrades; lighting upgrades and replacements; energy management systems; renewable energy-photovoltaic electric generation, co-generation, ceiling replacements, and other appropriate energy conservation measures as authorized by Article 9 of the Energy Law and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education §155.20 including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, at a maximum estimated cost of $19,989,248, and the School District shall be authorized to enter into an energy performance contract therefor and a lease purchase financing therefor or, alternatively, said amount or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued. SEQRA DETERMINATION: The School District has acted as lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act regulations of the State of New York. The capital projects herein authorized have been determined to be a “Type II Action” pursuant to the regulations of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), the implementation of which as proposed, as such an action as provided in

said regulations, it have been have his or her name placed on determined will not result in such Register, provided that at any significant adverse envi- such meeting of the Board of ronmental impact. The SEQRA Registration he or she is known compliance materials are on or proven to the satisfaction of file in the Office of the School said Board of Registration to District Clerk and are available be then or thereafter entitled for public inspection during to vote at such Special School regular business hours. District Meeting for which the PERSONAL register is prepared. Voter regREGISTRATION: istration forms are available NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO on the School District website. GIVEN that pursuant to However, forms cannot be Section 2014 of the Education accepted by mail. Each proLaw, personal registration spective voter must personally of voters is required for said deliver his or her registration Special District Meeting and form to one of the locations on no person shall be entitled to the date and time indicated. vote thereafter whose name The register so prepared purdoes not appear upon the reg- suant to §2014 of the Education ister of the School District or Law will be filed in the Office on the permanent personal of the District Clerk, South registration lists of the County Woods Middle School, 99 Pell of Nassau. Persons otherwise Lane, Syosset, New York and qualified to vote, who have will be open for inspection been previously registered by any qualified voter of the for School District voting and District beginning on February who have voted at any annual 8th, 2018, between the hours or special election during the of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prefour (4) calendar years prior vailing time, each day prior hereto, need not personally to the day set for the Special register for this Special School School District Meeting, except District Meeting. Persons who Saturday, February 10, 2018 have registered to vote in town, will be 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., county, or national elections and closed on Sunday, and at pursuant to Article 5 of the the polling place(s) on the day Election Law need not person- of the vote. ally register for this Special AND FURTHER NOTICE IS School District Meeting. All HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuother persons who wish to vote ant to §2014 of the Education must register. Any person eigh- Law of the State of New York, teen years of age or over, and a the Board of Registration will citizen of the United States, and meet on Tuesday, February a resident of the District for 13th, 2018, between the hours of thirty (30) days next preceding 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailthe day for voting (and not oth- ing time, at each of the three erwise prohibited from voting (3) separate election districts (i.e. mentally incompetent or to prepare the register of the convicted felon) is entitled to School District to be used at register and vote. said School District Meeting, The Board of Registration will and any special district meetmeet for the purpose of regis- ings that may be held after the tering qualified voters of the preparation of said register (not District pursuant to §2014 of the including the Special School Education Law at the sites and District Meeting of February at the dates as follows: 13th, 2018), at which time any Date person will be entitled to have Time his or her name placed on Location such register provided that at Wednesday, December 20, 2017 such meeting of said Board of 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration he or she is known H.B. Thompson Middle School or proven to the satisfaction of Monday, January 22, 2018 such Board of Registration to 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. be then or thereafter entitled South Woods Middle to vote at the Special School School District Meeting for which said Monday, February 5, 2018 register is prepared, or any spe 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon cial district meeting held after Syosset High School February 13th, 2018. to add any additional names ABSENTEE BALLOTS: to the register to be used at NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY the aforesaid Special School GIVEN that applications for District Meeting, at which time absentee ballots may be applied any person will be entitled to for during school business

hours at the office of the School District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, beginning December 12th, 2017. An absentee ballot application is available on the School District website and may be picked up in person in the main office of any of the School District school buildings. Any such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the date of the aforesaid Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before such Special District Meeting, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by 5:00 P.M. on date of Special School District Meeting in the office of the School District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, in Syosset, New York. A list of all persons to whom absentee voter’s ballots shall have been issued shall be available for public inspection in the office of the School District Clerk not less than five days prior to the date of the Special District Meeting (i.e. on or after Thursday, February 8th, 2018) during regular office hours, of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on the date of the Special District Meeting, except the hours for inspection on Saturday, February 10, 2018 will be between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday. In addition, such list shall also be posted conspicuously at the places of voting during the hours of such Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reason for such challenge before the close of the polls. In addition, any qualified voter may challenge the acceptance of the absentee voter’s ballot of any person on such list by making his/her reasons known to the election inspector before the close of the polls. SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING VOTING SITES: FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts by Attendance Zone, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in

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LEGAL NOTICES each Election District for voting shall be as follows: Elementary School Attendance Zone Voting Sites Robbins Lane and South Grove Robbins Lane Elementary School A.P. Willits and Baylis H . B . Thompson Middle School Walt Whitman, Berry Hill and Village Syosset High School If you are unsure of where to vote, the link to Poll Place Finder can be found on the School District website, where a map of the Election Districts and polling places is provided. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in the event of a weather or other emergency which necessitates cancellation of the February 13th, 2018 meeting, said Special District Meeting shall be held on February 27th, 2018 at the aforementioned time and places. Dated: Syosset, New York, December 11th, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK. Francine Benjamin School District Clerk SYO 4121 4X 12/29,01/12,01/26,02/09 SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against JACKIE SUH A/K/A JACKIE H. SUH; HYO SUH A/K/A HYO SUK SUH A/K/A HYO S. SUH; ERIC SUH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 16, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 20th day of February, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Wantagh, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 4 Birchwood Park Drive, Syosset, N.Y. 11791. (Section: 12, Block: 417, Lot: 3). Approximate amount of lien $ 534,849.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject

to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 006714-13. Shannon McKinley, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 SYO 4132 4X 01/19,26,02/02,09 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT, NASSAU COUNTY, WB KIRBY HILL LLC, Plaintiff v. ERIC KUVYKINand SVETLANA SHNEYDERSHTEYNKUVYKIN, et al, Defendants. Index No. 14-4475. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 8, 2017 and duly entered herein on September 25, 2017 (the “Judgment”), I, the undersigned Referee in said Judgment will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part Courtroom of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:30 A.M., the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold. The premises therein described are situated in the Village of Muttontown, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, known as and by the street number 11 Mansion Hill Drive, Syosset, New York, designated as Section 15, Block 206, Lot 80 and more fully described in the Judgment. Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of the Judgment, Index No. 14-4775 and the Terms of Sale, all of which are available from plaintiff’s counsel upon request. The approximate amount of Judgment is $3,432,193.32 plus interest and costs as provided in the Judgment. The successful bidder will be required to deposit 10% of the bid by certified or official bank check, unendorsed, made payable to the Referee. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee (516) 825-2472. Rosenberg Fortuna & Laitman, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 666 Old Country Road, Suite 810, Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 228-6666, Attention: Anthony R. Filosa, Esq. SYO 4133 5X 01/19,26,02/02,09,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY

OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC. CHL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH TRUST 2004-19 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200419, Plaintiff AGAINST KYUNG-AH KIM A/K/A KYUNG A KIM, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 05, 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 March 06, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 30 SCHORARIE COURT, JERICHO, NY 11753. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Jericho, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 378, Lot 41. Approximate amount of judgment $579,845.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #146487. Peter Bee, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SYO 4140 02/02,09,16,23 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY Bayview Loan Servicing, Plaintiff against Allison Siegel, as Executor of the Estate of Harold Siegel, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered November 3, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 6, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 12 Otsego Place, Jericho, NY 11753. Sec 11 Block 469 Lot 14. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Jericho in the Town of Oyster Bay,

Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $389,788.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 9833/2014. Nicholas Ferrar, Esq., Referee QIBJN022 SYO 4141 02/02,09,16,23

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2018, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2018 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2017 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $125.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2018 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication

on or before February 15,2018. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to

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protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly

or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York SYO 4142 2x2/2,9

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JENNIFER GALLOW AKA JENNIFER GALLO AND NEIL GALLOW, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 05, 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 March 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 289 ELLEN PLACE, JERICHO, NY 11753. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 535, Lot 0011. Approximate amount of judgment $468,961.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #15-006537. Scott Farrell Guardino, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SYO 4143 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. Bank, National Association as Trustee for WAMU Mortgage Pass Through Certificate for

WMALT Series 2007-OA3 Trust, Plaintiff against Tho Nguyen, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered November 29, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 318 Syosset Woodbury Road a/k/a, 318 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797. Sec 14. Block D Lot 779. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Syosset in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $2,501,078.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000354/13. Alexandria Kaminski, Esq., Referee SPSNY304 SYO 4144 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST MICHAEL G GALLIGAN, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered February 7, 2017 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 3 STAFFORD AVENUE, WOODBURY, NY 11797 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, at the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 14, Block 18 and Lot 2 Approximate amount of judgment $1,124,413.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #9793/11 JOHN O`GRADY, ESQ., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys

for Plaintiff – 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 SYO 4145 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20052, Plaintiff, AGAINST VALMIRO L. DONADO, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered April 22, 2016 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 73 CONVENT ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 15, Block 75 and Lot 40 Approximate amount of judgment $850,736.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #12603/08 HARRY GEORGE, ESQ. , Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff – 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 SYO 4146 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of VELOCIN, LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 12/11/17. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process and shall mail to: 28 Macarthur Avenue Plainview NY 11803 Purpose: any lawful purpose. JNJ 7862 6X 01/19,26,02/02,09,16,23

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

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From page 20 additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in

any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they

will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York JNJ 7864 1X 02/02/2018

LI Cares to host local pet food drive Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced today that the Town of Oyster Bay will participate in Long Island Cares’ 7th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. The drive will take place during the months of February and March and will focus on collecting for the family members most vulnerable to hunger: residents’ pets. Long Island Cares formed Baxter’s Pet Pantry Pets in 2009 to assist in feeding dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, caged pets, fish, reptiles, and all others considered family members. “Pets truly are members of our family,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Pet food donations will help feed animals in need, which in turn keeps pets at home with their loved ones and out of shelters. The Town is proud to partner with LI Cares to collect generous donations for this worthwhile cause.” The creation of Baxter’s Pet Pantry by Long Island Cares has helped distribute over one million pounds of pet food, all of which has been donated through pet food drives like this one and corporate donations. “Unfortunately, many beloved pets are placed into shelters or given away because families simply cannot afford

the necessary food and supplies,” Councilwoman Johnson stated. “When struggling families have to make choices to heat their homes, buy medication, or feed their own families, pets can become an afterthought. Pet food drives like this one can be a real lifesaver for both pets and their families.” The pet food drive in the Town of Oyster Bay will be held from Thursday, February 1st through Friday, March 30th. Those interested in supporting the pet food drive can place donated items in drop off boxes located in the following Town of Oyster Bay locations: • Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter – 150 Miller Place – Syosset • Town Hall North – 54 Audrey Avenue - Oyster Bay • Town Hall South – 977 Hicksville Road – Massapequa • Hicksville Athletic Center – 167 S. Broadway Hicksville • Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center – 1001 Stewart Avenue - Bethpage Regular business hours for the Town locations are 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information about the program residents may visit www.licares. org or call Esther Alter in the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380.

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On January 19th, Temple Or Elohim held a special Friday evening service to recognize the youngest members of its Hebrew School, the K-2 students, and to welcome all new Temple members. The service began with the children entering the sanctuary together with the Director of Education, Deborah Tract, followed by their teachers, Laurel Fried and Jill Karp, and student aide, Hanna Kweit, singing and playing tambourines in joyful song. There was excitement in the air as their proud parents watched and happily clapped along. New members were warmly welcomed with special prayers and song to honor them, and they participated in the actual service by conducting readings in English as well as Hebrew. In attendance that evening were many of the Temple’s longstanding

members who often attend the beautiful, weekly Friday services, welcoming Shabbat by worshipping with other Temple members, in reflection and meditation, and the warmth of being with others. The services were preceded by a delicious Shabbat dinner that brought everyone together in spirited conversation. Over 60 people attended the dinner, with many others joining for the services after. Rabbi Cassi Kail led the service, and the Temple Band, “Nishamah,” led by Cantor David Katz, accompanied the children and congregants in beautiful prayer and singing. It was a wonderful evening, that connected everyone to one another. For more information about Temple Or Elohim, please call: (516) 433-9888.

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