Jericho-Syosset News Journal (3/2/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, March 2, 2018

Vol. 78, No. 9

Town to hold lectures on “situational awareness”

MAGNIFICENT MUSICIANS

Syosset High School orchestra director Stephanie Merten and Coordinator for Fine and Performing Arts Michael Salzman are pictured congratulating (from left) Elizabeth Ruggiero, Caroline Ruggiero, Siyu Yang, Kevin Xu, and Caroline Lee on their selection to the Young Musicians Long Island Regional Concert. Once again, a student chamber ensemble from Syosset High School was selected to participate in the Young Musicians Long Island Regional Concert, sponsored by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. These students recently performed at the Hillwood Auditorium at the LIU Post Tilles Center with coaching from a member of the society. The Syosset ensemble is one of only eight

groups from Long Island chosen for this concert. They performed “Piano Quintent in E-flat Major, Op. 44; Allegro ma non troppo” by Robert Schumann. The group is comprised of Caroline Lee (viola), Caroline Ruggiero (violin II), Elizabeth Ruggiero (violin I), Kevin Xu (cello) and Siyu Yang (piano). Congratulations to these students on this wonderful accomplishment.

With the recent tragedy in Parkland, FL still touching our hearts and in our minds, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that the Town Department of Public Safety – in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department – will host two Situational Awareness lectures for residents to recognize potential warning signs and learn proactive survival strategies during active shooter incidents. Lectures will take place on Thursday, March 8th at 7pm at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay, and on Thursday, March 22nd at 7pm in the community center at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Residents are welcome to attend either seminar. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Terrible tragedies throughout our nation have left residents feeling very uneasy. While we all hope to never face such an active shooter situation, residents can take this opportunity to learn survival strategies and recognize potential warning signs of violent individuals. The safety of our children and residents is of utmost concern and working with the Nassau County Police Department we will continue to advance education and preparedness measures.” By focusing on situational awareness, the 90 minute lecture encourages participants to be vigilant for

suspicious behavior which could be indicators of a future attack. The curriculum discusses pre-operational surveillance, acquisition of bomb making materials, the importance of reporting suspicious persons, packages, and vehicles, and other indicators of terrorism. Instructors will also present information on the “See Something Say Something” campaign and stress the importance of suspicious activity reporting through contact with local law enforcement agencies. Ultimately the lecture builds toward providing participants with actions to take when confronted with an active shooter situation. During training, instructors will provide a historical review of national active shooter incidents and identify best practices learned from the after action reports. An active shooter is defined as an armed person who has used deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims. This could include deadly physical force by means of a gun, knife, or other weapons. To attend a Situational Awareness lecture, residents must RSVP by registering online at www. oysterbaytown.com, or by calling (516) 624-6380.

Town of Oyster Bay hosts pet food drive

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Saladino recently announced that the Town of Oyster Bay is partnering with Long Island Cares for their 7th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive. The drive takes place during the months of February and

March and will focus on collecting for the family members most vulnerable to hunger: residents’ pets. Those interested in supporting the pet food drive may deliver donations to several Town facilities, including Town Hall North, Town

Hall South, the Hicksville Athletic Center, Town of Oyster Bay’s Animal Shelter on Miller Place in Syosset and the Town’s Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. For more information about the program and where to donate goods, visit

oysterbaytown.com or call the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 6246380.

Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics PAGE 2 Emerging leaders at SHS are all business PAGE 9

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: A victim reports that a suspect slashed her tire while parked at Michaels on Corporate Drive in Westbury between 9 and 11 a.m. on February 3. n On February 3 at 5:13 p.m., a complainant observed an unknown subject removing assorted merchandise from a location on Corporate Drive in Westbury. n At the Burlington Coat Factory, located on Stewart Avenue in East Garden City, all panels of a victim’s vehicle were keyed between 12 noon and 1 p.m. on February 8. n

At the Roosevelt Field Mall, located on Old Country Road in East Garden City, a 20-year-old man from Copiague was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 9:52 p.m. on February 8. n

At 3:40 p.m. on February 9, a 24-yearold man from Mineola was arrested on Mineola Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in that town and was charged with Possession of Marijuana. n

A victim has reported that unknown suspects keyed her vehicle while it was parked at the Pilates Studio on Birch Hill Road in Locust Valley between the hours of 11 p.m. on February 9 and 7 a.m. the next morning. n

A 50-year-old man from Mineola was arrested at 11:45 p.m. on February 9 at the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Shelter Rock Road in Manhasset. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 34-year-old man from Staunton, when he was arrested on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 37 in Roslyn on February 10 at 4:25 a.m. n On Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, a 20-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested at 3 p.m. on

February 10. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

A 24-year-old man from Massapequa was arrested at 5:03 p.m. on February 10 on the corner of South Middle Neck road and Brompton Road in Great Neck Plaza. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At 11:40 p.m. on February 10, a chain link fence was cut by unknown suspects at a house under construction on North 2nd Street in North New Hyde Park. n

A 27-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on Merrick Avenue and Stewart Avenue in Westbury. She was arrested at 4:01 p.m. on February 11. n

On Cantiague Lane and Ridge Drive in Westbury, a vehicle’s car windows were broken at the BOCES parking lot at 2:30 p.m. on February 12. n

At Modell’s, located on Union Turnpike in New Hyde Park, a 49-yearold woman from Elmhurst was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at 2:44 p.m. on February 14.

Special Olympics, Town join forces for Polar Bear Plunge Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto announced that caring Town residents will once again have the opportunity to be “Freezin’ for a Reason” and support Special Olympics New York by participating in the 5th Annual Special Olympic New York Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 10. The event will take place at Tobay Beach with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. and the plunge to begin at 11:30 a.m. Supervisor Saladino, who participated in last year’s event, stated, “Many of our residents are used to seeing beautiful Tobay Beach in the middle of the summer, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to begin the beach season early this year! Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by diving into the chilly waters of Tobay Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.” Each year, Special Olympics New York Polar Plunges are held throughout the state to attract thousands of chilled

Realty office provides sports trip to needy families

On Old Country Road in East Garden City, a 30-year-old woman from New Hyde Park was arrested at 3:50 p.m. on February 12 at Saks Off 5th Avenue. She was charged with Shoplifting. n

At Bloomingdales on Old Country Road in East Garden City, a 24-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at 8:06 p.m. on February 13.

In gratitude for the support shown to EXIT Realty Achieve by the local community, the real estate brokerage recently arranged a trip to the Long Island Nets game sponsored by EXIT Realty, Candles for Hope, and M and V Limo. About 100 children and their families from two Long Island Homeless Shelters will be attending the game on

At the intersection of Hempstead Avenue and Fulton Avenue in West Hempstead, a 32-year-old man from Allentown was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 10:08 p.m. on February 14. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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souls and engage in a fun and commendable fundraising event. All funds support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York. Town Councilman Louis Imbroto, who also took the plunge at last year’s event, stated, “Special Olympics New York changes lives through the joy of sports and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with this outstanding organization to help make this event a success.” The Polar Plunge helps Special Olympics New York provide year-round sports training and competition in over 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 71,889 children and adults with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportunities at no cost to them or their families. Their philosophy is “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt!” Visit www.polarplungeNY.org/tobay for registration information, call (631) 458-4078 or email jcantone@nyso.org.

February 21. Attendees are being treated to treats and play time at the Kids Zone. “We appreciate being a part of this wonderful community and welcome the opportunity to give back,” says Susan Hamblen, Broker Owner of EXIT Realty Achieve.

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BY JENNIFER KAM On the evening of February 13th, the Syosset High School PTSA celebrated Founders’ Day by honoring two of its best—Syosset High School Assistant Principal David Steinberg, and Syosset High School PTA 1st Vice President and PTA Council Press Conference Chair Joan Palant. Founders’ Day awards are given each year by the PTSA to individuals, who, through their service and dedication to our students, embody the values and spirit of the founders of the national PTA. Mr. Steinberg’s and Mrs. Palant’s families were on hand to celebrate. Many thanks to the Founders’ Day Awards Committee, Beverly Marmor and AnnMarie Messina and Syosset High School Assistant Principal, Ray Gessner, for all they did to make the evening so special.

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This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Saturday, March 3rd from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Meet the Artist Reception – The public is invited to attend the opening reception of Joe Lewandowski’s contemporary photography exhibit on display in our Gallery during the month of March.

Sunday, March 4th at 2:00 PM

The Hound of the Baskervilles: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery Play A TigerFried Production Set in a manor house in Devon, England, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles tells the tale of

unspool in this international story that begins with World War II and concludes with an emotional 21st-century family reunion. Starring Izak Sagi, Shep Shell, Aida Zasadsinska. Not rated. 1 hour, 30 minutes.

horrific murders by a diabolical, supernatural hound that may still be haunting the surrounding moors. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the most recent murder, hoping to protect the new Baskerville heir from a similar fate. Filled with fascinating characters and surprising twists and turns, the story will keep you guessing until the very last moment!

Tuesday, March 6th at 2:00 PM

Movie: Aida’s Secrets (Documentary) Family secrets, lies, high drama, and generations of contemporary history

Wednesday, March 7th & 14th at 7:00 PM

Israeli Dancing with Devorah Women are invited to join Devorah for this fun, interactive, and uplifting Israeli dance class. She will teach the Hora, wedding circle dances, and more in this class for beginners. Registration is required online or at the Circulation Desk.

Friday, March 9th at 2:00 PM

Movie: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (Comedy/Crime/Drama) A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s

murder when they fail to catch the culprit. Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell. Rated R. 1 hour, 55 minutes.

Saturday, March 10th from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

AARP Smart Driving Completion of this program entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. Bring your NY State Driver License and a pen to class. This course is geared towards the mature driver. Coffee and tea will be available. Bring your lunch. You MUST bring your valid AARP membership card when registering AND to class to receive the member price. No refunds. Cost: $20/AARP Members, $25/ Non-members. In person registration ONLY. One person per check payable to “AARP” must be submitted when signing up. Registration is open to all.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library Pinocchio at the Jericho Public Library Friday, March 2 LET’S CHAT 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Free. Presenter: Joyce Tobkes, M.A. Senior peer group discussion for facing some of the challenges of growing older. Led by Joyce Tobkes, M.A. GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK – PART 3 2 PM. Free. Presenter: Richard Knox Part 3 of Richard Knox's lecture series will focus on the songs composed and recorded from 1935-1939, including such great numbers as Jerome Kern's The Way You Look Tonight, Irving Berlin's Cheek to Cheek and many more. You will watch and listen to vocalists and arrangers both past and present interpret these timeless melodies.

Thursday, March 8 CURRENT TOPICS WITH PROFESSOR JAMES COLL 2 PM. Free Presenter: James Coll, Adjunct Professor of American and Constitutional History at Nassau

Community College and Hofstra University, NYPD detective James Coll will discuss topics from around the world, nationally and locally. He will also advise how to separate fact from fiction.

Friday, March 9 MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH A HISTORY OF THE WOMEN’S MOVEMENT FROM CAVEWOMEN UNTIL TODAY 2 PM. Free. Presenter: Dr. Ron Brown, author and historian Cavewomen spent most of their days in their caves taking care of babies while their menfolk were out hunting or waging war. The Jewish Bible, Christian Bible, Koran and other ancient holy books adopted this view of women until the mid-1800s when the Modern Women’s Movement emerged. In 1848 a group of American women penned the Seneca Falls Declaration and took to the streets demanding equality. Until today the battle rages. Join Dr. Ron Brown in exploring this captivating chapter in human history.

Plaza Theatrical Productions presented Pinocchio at the Jericho Public Library for children and their families during the winter break. It was a fantastic presentation of a childhood classic filled with singing and dancing.

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THE VIEW FROM HERE

Challenges for the Democrats BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Democrats may be favored to win the House, although probably not the Senate, in the midterm elections, but the party certainly has no shortage of significant challenges moving forward. First, a little background. To gain control, Democrats need to win 24 House seats and two Senate seats, but the Senate map is extremely daunting for the party. The party has to defend 26 of the 34 Senate seats up for election, including at least 5 in states where Mr. Trump won in a landslide. On the other hand, all House are up for election, and 42 Republicans, a number of them in closely contested suburban districts, have decided to retire. Most polls give Democrats a high single digit lead in the “generic” ballot question (basically asking respondents whether they prefer their district to be represented by a Democrat or a Republican, with no candidate names). Meanwhile President Trump’s job approval ratings, which have gone up a little lately, are averaging in the low 40’s. Democrats also got a boost very recently with a favorable redistricting court ruling in Pennsylvania. The upshot is that Democrats have a good chance to gain control of the House, but certainly are not a lock to do so. Based on historic examples, Republicans do not need to win the generic ballot polling question to keep the House, but just need to keep it close, say within 5 points. Similarly, the President Trump’s popularity ratings are not good for Republicans, but if they rose even to 45 percent on election day, that might be enough for the GOP to hold on to its majority; Mr. Trump, after all, only won 46 percent in the 2016 election, but carried House districts by a 230-205 margin. On the other hand, Democrats have an enthusiasm gap in this election, have run better than their polling numbers in a number of recent races and have captured a number of open legislative seats around the country. For those watching carefully, the upcoming special election in a western Pennsylvania district, traditionally Democratic but carried by Mr. Trump, should be a useful bell-

wether . One obvious question for Democrats is whether they can avoid a huge schism between more traditional party members and the forces that favored Bernie Sanders in 2016. An example of this potential major rift was the refusal this week by the California Democratic convention to endorse longtime Senator Diane Feinstein for reelection. Other examples of this internecine warfare have involved House races in Illinois and Texas. Democrats need to avoid a divisive and expensive struggle for the soul of the party. Another challenge for Democratic candidates is taking a position on the single payer health plan championed by Bernie Sanders, which has now been endorsed by 11 Democratic Senators. While this proposal may be appealing to the Democratic left, who are disproportionately represented in primaries, candidates supporting it may be vulnerable to sharp attack by Republicans decrying socialized medicine. The smart move may be to stay away from this idea. Another sticky issue for Democratic candidates in the House is their view on the impeachment of President Trump. While popular among core Democratic voters, impeachment may not be particularly appealing in the marginal districts that the Democrats need. Voters in these districts, many of which were carried by the President, may be disenchanted by Mr. Trump’s leadership style and some of his policies and believe that electing Democrats could be an important and useful check on the White House. However, absent a bombshell revelation from Robert Mueller’s investigation, these voters may not favor the country being dragged through a very contentious partisan impeachment and trial in the Senate. In short, Democrats have the potential of making major Congressional gains in a wave election, as they last did in 2006. However, this result certainly is not foreordained, and party leaders, and local candidates, will need to present the country with a moderate rather than a radical face.

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March 1

At 2 PM in the Syosset Public Library, Dr. David Sprintzen, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy with Long Island University, will discuss “Manifest Destiny and the Meaning of America”.

March 2

“Let’s Chat”, a monthly senior peer group discussion, will be led by Joyce Tobkes, M.A. from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the Syosset Public Library. The Syosset Public Library presents the “Great American Songbook – Part 3” with Richard Knox at 2 PM.

March 3

The Jericho Public Library will host a program for children in grades kindergarten through 3 to “Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday” from 11 AM to 12 noon. A “Chess Workshop for Teens”, led by Bob Sostack, begins a winter series today from 1 to 2 PM at the Syosset Public Library At 7:30 PM in the Syosset Public Library, Cheryl Segall will perform “The Music of Burt Bacharach” at 7:30 PM. Tickets will be available in advance of the concert.

March 4

At 2 PM at the Jericho Public Library, a performance by TigerFried group of “The Hound of the Baskervilles”. The performance is a Sherlock Holmes mystery play set in a manor house in Devon, England. Tickets will be available in advance of the performance.

March 5

Gladys Stewart will be at the Jericho Public Library at 12:30 PM to present a “Sumi-e Workshop” for adults. Please register in advance to attend. “College Essay Writing” at the Syosset Public Library will be held from 7 to 8 PM with Randy Levin. The “Fit & Fabulous” class will be held at the Jericho Public Library with Linda Ray from 7 to 8:30 PM.

March 6

“Title Swap with Librarians” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 1:30 PM. The “Winter Knitting Group” with Edye Rosenbaum will meet at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 9 PM. Advanced registration is required. Children in grades 2 through 6 can meet at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 8 PM for “Old Fashioned Games”. “The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying” will present training for community members, including parents, Teens and children, on how to handle and control bullying. The program will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 7 PM.

March 7

“Family Day with PlayHooray” is being offered at the Jericho Public Library from 10:45 to 11:30 AM. Jericho Public Library, with Chuck Van Horn, will present a “Winter

Watercolor Workshop” from 1 to 3 PM. The program will run for ten sessions and advanced registration is required. A two-session class in “Israeli Dancing” will be held at 7 PM at the Jericho Public Library with Devorah. The series concludes on March 14 at the same time.

March 8

“Current Topics with Professor James Coll” continues at the Syosset Public Library at 2 PM.

March 9

“Jump for Joy”, a pre-k program for children ages 18 months to 5 years of age, is held from 10:30 to 11:15 AM at the Jericho Public Library. An English conversation group will meet at the Syosset Public Library from 10:30 AM to 12 noon. At 2 PM in the Syosset Public Library, a special program to celebrate Women’s History Month will be presented. “A History of the Women’s Movement from Cavewoman Until Today” will be discussed by Dr. Ron Brown.

March 10

From 10 AM to 4:30 PM, the “AARP Smart Driving” program will be held. Advanced registration is required. Teens are invited to the Syosset Public Library for an “AP Exam Workshop”, led by C2 Education from 11 AM to 12 noon.

March 12

The winter series of “Dancersize with Carol Rodriguez” will begin today at 9:15 AM at the Syosset Public Library and will consist of nine classes. Please register in advance. Gladys Stewart will be at the Jericho Public Library at 12:30 PM to continue her “Sumi-e Workshop” for adults. Please register in advance to attend. The Jericho Public Library begins their “Winter Flex & Tone” classes with Mindy Vasta, from 4 to 5 PM. There will be nine sessions and advanced registration is required. From 6:45 to 8:30 PM at the Syosset Public Library, “College Admissions, Your Roadmap to Success” will be held with Michael Binder. The Jericho Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting will be held at the Library from 7:30 to 9 PM. The public is invited to attend.

March 13

“Yoga Is for You” with Sharon Starr begins today at the Syosset Public Library. The eight-session series will be held each week at 10:15 to 11:30 AM and advanced registration is required. “Talk About Books with Fran Cohen” at the Jericho Public Library is being held from 7 to 8:30 PM in the Meeting Room. The topic will be News of the World by Paulette Jiles. The “Winter Knitting Group” with Edye Rosenbaum will continue at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 9 PM. Advanced registration is required. At 7:30 PM in the Syosset Public

March 14

Jericho Public Library, with Chuck Van Horn, continues the “Winter Watercolor Workshop” from 1 to 3 PM. The program will run for ten sessions and advanced registration is required. “Lego Buddies” is looking for teens who can help children in lower grades to build a Lego display. Please join at the Jericho Public Library from 4 to 4:45 PM. “Israeli Dancing” with Devorah continues at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 8:30 PM.

March 15

Winter schedule of “Yoga” classes with Sharon Cohen Starr is running from 11 AM to 12:25 PM, with a second session from 5:15 to 6:30 PM, for a total of ten sessions. Please register in advance to attend. “An Afternoon at the Barnes Museum” will be a presentation at 2 PM at the Syosset Public Library by Louise Cello Caruso of selected works of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern works of the Barnes Museum.

March 16

The Syosset Public Library will hold a special “Book-to-Film” discussion on film taken from the book The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. The film will be shown at 2 PM, with the discussion following.

March 18

“Practice ACT” and “Practice SAT” for teens will be held at the Jericho Public Library from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Please register in advance for only one of these practice tests, as they will be offered at the same time. At 1 PM in the Syosset Public Library, a special performance of “A Time to Dance” with Libby Skala will be held. No tickets are required, but seating is limited.

March 19

Gladys Stewart will be at the Jericho Public Library at 12:30 PM to continue her “Sumi-e Workshop” for adults. Please register in advance to attend. The Jericho Public Library continues their “Winter Flex & Tone” classes with Mindy Vasta, from 4 to 5 PM. There will be nine sessions and advanced registration is required. “Winter Fit & Fabulous”, with Linda Ray, is held at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 8:30 PM. There will be a total of nine sessions and advanced registration is required.

March 20

The Jericho Public Library will hold a special “Teen Taco Tuesday & Game Night” from 5 to 6:30 PM. The “Winter Knitting Group” with Edye Rosenbaum continues at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 9 PM. Advanced registration is required.

March 21

The Syosset Public Library will hold a special program for children ages 3 ½

to 5 years of age with a caregiver at 4 to 4:45 PM, with a second session for children in grades 1 through 5 at 5 to 5:45 PM with “Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies”. Teens are asked to join the “Winter Tech Buddy Café” at the Jericho Public Library, where teens teach adults the basic technology skills such as how to text, download apps, use Facebook, iPads, etc. The session is being held from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. “Elder Law and Estate Planning Update” will be presented by AnnMargaret Carrozza, Chair of the LI Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Legal Advisory Board and will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 7 PM.

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What’s Happening

Library, Ralph Guiteau will lead a discussion during the Evening Book Club on Spaceman by Mike Massimino.

March 22

Winter schedule of “Yoga” classes with Sharon Cohen Starr is running from 11 AM to 12:25 PM, with a second session from 5:15 to 6:30 PM, for a total of ten sessions. Please register in advance to attend. “Robert Moses: Villain or Savior? will be presented at the Syosset Public Library by Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz from St. John’s University at 2 PM.

March 23

“Roots of The Dinner Party with Professor Mary Vahey” will be discussed at the Syosset Public Library at 2 PM.

March 24

“Kidnastics”, for children 12 months to 4 years of age with a caregiver, will be held at 10 to 10:45 AM or at 11 to 11:45 AM at the Syosset Public Library. Please register in advance to attend.

March 26

The Jericho Public Library continues their “Winter Flex & Tone” classes with Mindy Vasta, from 4 to 5 PM. There will be nine sessions and advanced registration is required. Winter Fit & Fabulous”, with Linda Ray, is held at the Jericho Public Library from 7 to 8:30 PM. There will be a total of nine sessions and advanced registration is required.

March 27

The Afternoon Book Club at the Syosset Public Library will discuss The Second Mrs. Hockaday by Susan Rivers. The program will be led by Jean Simpson.

March 28

Teens are asked to join the “Winter Tech Buddy Café” at the Jericho Public Library, where teens teach adults the basic technology skills such as how to text, download apps, use Facebook, iPads, etc. The session is being held from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

March 29

“Flowers and Vegetables for the Early Spring Garden” is the subject of a lecture by Horticulturalist Paul Levine at the Syosset Public Library at 2 PM. Teens who have taken the Practice SAT or ACT tests will get their results at a session held today from 7 to 8 PM. at the Jericho Public Library. Compiled by Meg Meyer

Friday, March 2, 2018

Emerging leaders from Syosset HS are all business

Syosset High School business teachers Kathleen Goldin (far left) and Matthew Fiasconaro congratulate the school’s Emerging Leaders award winners (from left to right) Devin Schneider, Jamie Geen, Yan Luo, Caroline Lee, Andrew Newman, and Trevor Friedrich. Six Syosset High School business students were honored at the 14th annual Emerging Leaders Business Competition sponsored by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce. The event, held at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, invited high school students from throughout Long Island to read case studies and develop presentations designed to help a local business featured in the study. Syosset students Caroline Lee and

Yan Luo won first place in the Graphic Design category, Jamie Geen and Devin Schneider won third place in the Entertainment Marketing category, and Trevor Friedrich and Andrew Newman finished in third place in the Entrepreneurship category. Students received certificates and were honored at an awards dinner held in January at the Huntington Elks Lodge.

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Adventure Trips to Far Corners of the Globe BY KAREN RUBIN

Adventure travel takes all different forms – a reflection of one’s own passions, curiosity, desire for immersion into nature and culture. Here are just a few ideas that span the globe:

Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys Offer Families Hands-on Travel Experiences this Summer

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – Families seeking culturally rich, stress-free travel options this summer can leave the planning to Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys. “Whether it is sleeping like royalty in an Irish castle or going behind-the-scenes in the world of anime in Japan, each program offers families an unparalleled level of access,” said Carol Dimopoulos, president of Perillo’s Learning Journeys. “These trips are a truly memorable way for parents and grandparents to introduce children to different cultures and wonders of the natural world.” The multi-generational trips are designed to be very inclusive for easy planning: hotels with local character, most meals, airport transfers and on-tour transportation, exciting excursions, entertaining activities, talks by local experts, a top travel director throughout, gratuities, and

emergency medical insurance are all included in the price. Summer 2018 itineraries (tailored to adults with children eight years and older) include: Discover Japan: Available July 7-17, 2018, this 11-day family journey explores modern Tokyo and traditional Kyoto. Learning and immersive highlights include: sushi and noodle making classes; hikes through the forests of Mt. Fuji; a stay in a traditional ryokan (inn); meeting students training to be anime voice actors; a visit a Japanese family in their home; learning the art of origami, kimono dressing and Taiko drumming; and much more. Prices start at $4,700 per adult and $4,175 per child. Iceland Explorer: On this sevenday adventure, multigenerational families will discover the wonder and science behind major geological sites, cruise in search of whales and puffins, and learn the history of the Viking expansion across the North Atlantic. Key attractions include: the black-sand beach of Reynihverfi; a swim in the Blue Lagoon hot springs; powerful waterfalls such as Gulfoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Skogarfoss; a visit to an exact replica of an old Viking ship dating back to A.D. 870; and much more. Available departures: June 30 – July 6 and July 28 – August 3, 2018. Prices start at $4,755 per adult and $4,100 per child. Exploring London and Paris:

A swim in the Blue Lagoon hot springs is one of the highlights of Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys Iceland itinerary © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com a fitting introduction to Europe for children, this 10-day tour through London and Paris explores the most popular museums and historic sites. Highlights include: a Beefeaterled tour of the Tower of London, introduction to Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, option to visit a number of sites featured in the famous Harry Potter films and an interactive scavenger hunt through the Louvre Museum. Prices start at $5,725 per adult and $4,700 per child. Available departures: June 23 – July 2 and

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June 30 – July 9, 2018. Discover Ireland: available June 29 – July 7, 2018, the nine-day Discover Ireland trip introduces families to the Emerald Isle. The itinerary includes Gaelic language lessons; a two-night stay in an Irish Castle; a lesson in Gaelic football, the most popular sport in Ireland and Hurling, the world’s fastest field sport; a visit to a local sheep farm; a cruise along the Cliffs of Moher; and much more. Prices start at $4,800 per adult and $2,850 per See page D2

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child. For more information on Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys, visit https://www. learningjourneys.com/family-journeys/ smithsonian; to book, call 855-215-8691. For more information on Perillo’s Learning Journeys, visit www. learningjourneys.com, contact a local travel professional, or call 888-884-8259. For more information visit www. SmithsonianJourneys.org.

andBeyond Launches Philanthropy-Focused Itineraries in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa andBeyond, a leading luxury experiential travel company, has launched philanthropic-focused itineraries in Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa to give guests a firsthand look at its core ethos of caring for the land, wildlife, and people. The activities range from adopting an elephant at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Kenya to participating in local school conservation lessons in Tanzania to visiting the Grootbos Green Futures College in Cape Town, an organization that provides educational training to unemployed young adults in the city. Tanzania: Travelers on andBeyond’s 9-day Travel with Purpose in Tanzania tour start the adventure off in Arusha before heading to andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge to explore the Mayoka and Moya communities by bike, and the new science labs at Kilimamoja School, funded by the

Africa Foundation. The excursion continues to andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched above the edge of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, before ending at andBeyond Klein’s Camp on the Serengeti. Here, travelers visit Ololosokwan Clinic, primary school, and Meirowa School, and can join a group of school children on a game drive and conservation lesson. Kenya: andBeyond’s new Travel with Purpose in Kenya 12-day itinerary weaves travelers through the Kuku Group Ranch at the foot of the Chyulu Hills in Nairobi, Lewa Downs Conservancy in Laikipia, and the Masai Mara to learn about and engage in various conservation projects. Highlights include a private visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi to adopt an elephant, feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, and a Maasai community visit led by the African Foundation Program Manager, in which travelers can interact with a Maasai family and visit a traditional boma. South Africa: andBeyond’s Travel with Purpose in South Africa journey is a 10-day excursion spanning from andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve to Cape Town to the Cape Whale Coast. At andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, travelers take an excursion with Africa Foundation to visit projects in the Mduku and Mngobokazi communities and assist in an exclusive rhino notching experience. Travelers then head to Cape Town for a half-day tour of Uthando, a nonprofit that supports various community projects (day care, urban agriculture, environmental, and youth development programs), followed by a half-day tour

andBeyond travelers on the “Travel With a Purpose in Tanzania” program visit Ololosokwan Clinic, primary school, and Meirowa School, and can join a group of school children on a game drive and conservation lesson.

of the city to explore Table Mountain, Greenmarket Square, and Company Gardens. The tour continues on to the Cape Whale Coast (known for its prime whale watching location), where travelers will have the option to explore the Grootbos’s Green Futures College or the Siyakhula Organic Farm, visit the African Seabird and Penguin Sanctuary, and of course enjoy a whale watching excursion. For information, visit www. andBeyond.com.

Holiday River Expeditions Introduces Curated Stargazing Adventures by Raft, Mountain Bike

SALT LAKE CITY, UT-Once a month from May through October, Holiday River Expeditions shares the mystery and romance of the Dark Sky with star-struck guests who are participating in one of this veteran travel company’s 2018 Stargazing adventures. “Each night on these bike and river trips we will attempt to find and identify stars, constellations, planets, galaxies, nebulas, clusters and satellites,” said Tom Beckett, board chair of Clark Planetarium and part-time guide for Holiday River Expeditions. “More importantly, we’ll use those objects to talk about the structure of our galaxy, the origin and future of the universe, and our place in the cosmos.” Departures ranging from three to eight days are filled with Holiday River’s signature activities: whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain biking. A participation fee covers stargazing interpretation and equipment, guide

fees, meals and more. The 2018 Stargazing Trips are: May 12-15, 2018 4-day White Rim Trail and Oct 3-5, 2018 3-day White Rim Trail — Guests on these adventures will have access to binoculars and a telescope at night to view the heavens. This legendary mountain biking trip leads through Canyonlands National Park in Moab, UT, recently certified as a “Dark Sky Park” by the International Dark Sky Association. Bikers summit 1,000 feet above the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers. The per person three-day rate is $795; $900 for four days. June 9-13, 2018 5-day Yampa River – In the heart of Dinosaur National Monument the Yampa River runs wild and free, unregulated by dams. Spring runoff in May and June offer exciting rapids by day and piercingly dark sky canopies by night. The focus is on whitewater rafting with exploratory side hikes to rock art, waterfalls and ancient sacred sites. The per person (minimum age 8) rate is $1,075. July 9-13, 2018 5-day Cataract Canyon — Cataract Canyon, carved by the Colorado River, cuts through the heart of Canyonlands National Park. Days are spent luxuriating in the sunshine, exploring side canyons and facing some of the biggest whitewater rapids the river has to offer. Nights open up to whole new worlds as guests explore the Milky Way, see the Andromeda Galaxy, watch satellites and meteors, and learn constellations. The per person (minimum age 8) rate is $1,150. Aug 4-7, 2018 4-day Lodore Canyon — This Whitewater river trip through Lodore Canyon peeks behind the scenes

Holiday River Expeditions is introducing new star-gazing adventures by raft and mountain bike, monthly from May through October.

in Dinosaur National Monument, currently recognized by the National Park Service as a “Sanctuary of Natural Darkness.” This trip connects to ghosts of river runners and canyon dwellers of the past, with escapes into deepred cliffs and exhilarating whitewater rapids. During the day guests float on the Green River through Whirlpool Canyon and at night peer into the Whirlpool Galaxy. The per person (minimum age 8) rate is $980. Sept 9-16, 2018 8-day Extended Hiking & Rafting in Cataract Canyon – This extended 8-day float begins on the Green River as it meanders into the confluence with the Colorado River and then through the mighty whitewater rapids of Cataract Canyon in the soul of Canyonlands National Park. Hiking enthusiasts can anticipate hiking into the Maze District and the fanciful Dollhouse, enjoying the depths of Dark Canyon as well as the unforgettable rapid “cataracts” of Cataract Canyon. The per person (minimum age 12) rate is $1,595. (See http://www.bikeraft.com/darksky-stargazing-trip-series/) New this year is a partnership between Holiday River Expeditions and Road Scholar, a renowned creator of experiential learning opportunities. In 2018, Road Scholar is offering three multi-generational Stargazing trips with Holiday. The 9- and 10-day

trip dates are June 9-17, July 7-16 and August 4-Aug 13. For more information, availability, reservations or a copy of the 2018 catalog call 800-624-6323, Email: Holiday@ BikeRaft.com or log on www.bikeraft. com.

Wild Women Expeditions Introduces Hiking Adventure to Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon

CORNER BROOK, NL, CANADA – Imagine a country that places happiness above all else, where every policy must pass a Gross National Happiness filter to be enacted. Imagine trekking through lush green mountainous valleys of a remote Himalayan kingdom where yak herders greet you with smiles as the chanting of monks echoes from ancient cliff-side monasteries and colorful prayer flags ripple before snow-capped peaks. Welcome to Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon. Wild Women Expeditions, the pioneer in women-only travel adventures, introduces Spirit of Bhutan on three brand-new 2018 hiking departures: Sept. 20-Oct. 2, Oct. 11-23 and Nov. 12-24. It’s only over the past 50 years that visitors have been allowed to visit Bhutan, land locked in the Himalayas between Tibet and China to the north

and India to the south. It is still also time locked, since it is only early in this century that Western influences have begun to enter. Bhutan, despite the encroachment of the internet and hand-held devices, remains steeped in ancient traditions with overlays of powerful Buddhist mythologies. How spirituality and myth translate into 21st century life in this 750,000 population is a focus of Wild Women Expeditions’ quest. “Bhutan is a shining example of how spirited adventure tourism can be truly sustainable,” said Jennifer Haddow, visionary Owner/Director of Wild Women Expeditions. “Bhutan’s commitment to being a carbon neutral country comes to life in its approach to tourism, where travelers take great care to minimize their footprint on this wilderness Shangri-la.” She personally researched and helped craft this tour of west and central Bhutan incorporating the highest standards of ecotourism. Visits to monasteries or dzong perched on cliffs overlooking traditional rural life reveal that these fortresslike cloisters historically served as lighthouses, sending warning signals against potential marauders. An afternoon of river rafting coincides with a visit to the imposing Punakha Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness). Built in 1637, it is strategically placed at the confluence of two rafting rivers

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(Po Chu and Mo Chu). Guests also visit Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) whose lore and location epitomize Bhutan’s spirituality and beauty. One day. guests walk for several hours through a forest of rhododendron and hemlock to meet some 30 nuns in contemplation and seclusion at one of the oldest (early 9th century) of seven nunneries in Bhutan. Guests can anticipate walking up to16km on mountain pathways through blue pine and juniper forests. One trek leads to Bumdra Monastery and a meadow laced with chortens (stupas) and prayer flags. Here women camp under the stars with a nearby 4,000m peak beckoning the hearty. Each glimpse of a dzong brings highaltitude vistas of mountains gouged by deep river valleys and rice fields, together comprising the country’s 60 percent of land designated national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Forests covering over 70 percent of the landscape are themselves resources. For example, guests visit a family-owned incense factory that utilizes juniper, rhododendron and cypress to make incense. They are served tea during another family visit; they experience the restorative properties of a hot stone bath followed by a lesson in Bhutan’s national sport, archery. A day trip to Thimphu, Bhutan’s See page D5

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Taking a delightful interesting crash course in British history BY CLAIRE LYNCH I got a crash course in English history recently when some friends and I watched season one of “The Crown” on Netflix. This original series in season one has 10 episodes and each run roughly for an hour in length. It was written mostly by Peter Morgan and directed by Philip Martin. “The Crown” series, which seems to be partly factual and partly fictionalized, came out in 2016 but I had not seen it. I remember hearing at the time that it got excellent reviews. They are well deserved. Claire Foy plays Queen Elizabeth II and John Lithgow plays Winston Churchill. Matt Smith, who many people recognize as the Eleventh incarnation of The Doctor in the BBC series “Doctor Who,” plays Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth. I remember seeing much of the British events played out on our TV screen’s here in America and of course I am familiar with many of Churchill’s accomplishments but because the start of Queen Elizabeth’s reign dates back to February 1952, years before I was born, there were lots of gaps in my

knowledge of English history. Having the gaps filled in and several questions answered made the Netflix series very interesting. Queen Elizabeth is the longest-serving monarch in British history. She rules over the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Also, she is Head of the Commonwealth and queen of 12 countries that have become independent since she became queen - Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In April she becomes 92. Her mother, the Queen Mother, lived to the age of 101. Queen Elizabeth’s great-greatgrandmother, Victoria, achieved the age of 81 and her grandfather, George III, reached the same age a hundred years earlier. Some things I knew. Elizabeth and her younger sister, Margaret, were very close to their father, King George VI. Though formally known as “His Highness Prince Albert of York,” within the family the future king was called “Bertie,” and as a young man, “Albert.” I also knew that King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 after being

the king for less than one year. With a reign of 326 days, Edward is one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British history. He moved to New York City with his new wife, American socialite Wallis Simpson. She was divorced from her first husband and was pursuing the divorce of her second. According to royal custom the king couldn’t marry a divorcee. I didn’t realize that King George VI became the king relatively late in life, at age 41 because of his brother’s abdication. He never really wanted the job. Despite his reluctance to be king, George VI was a conscientious and dedicated sovereign - a kind and responsible man - who assumed the throne at a time when public faith in the monarchy was at an all-time low. Armed with a strong determination and the help of his wife, he became a modern monarch of the 20th century. During his reign, George VI endured the hardships of war and the transition from an empire to a commonwealth of nations. (biography.com) I knew that Queen Elizabeth was young when she became the Queen of England when her father died of lung cancer at the age of 56 in 1952 but I forgot how young she was. Elizabeth was

25. She waited 16 months for her coronation which was held at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. The Netflix series shows how once he became the king, King George VI, who is brilliantly played by Jared Harris, looked at his oldest daughter, Elizabeth, and thought that she would make a good monarch to succeed him when the time came. It wasn’t just because she was his oldest daughter but because of her practicality and level headedness. At one very poignant part in the show King George VI rehearses with Elizabeth the most sacred part of the coronation ceremony in his study the night before his coronation. “The archbishop says: (On the palms of both the hands, saying) “Be thy Hands anointed with holy Oil. (On the breast, saying) Be thy Breast anointed with holy Oil. (On the crown of the head, saying) Be thy Head anointed with holy Oil: as kings, priests and prophets were anointed: And as Solomon was anointed king by Zadok the priest and Nathan the See page D6

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‘Notch Babies’ Now Reaching Century Mark -- and They Are Still Mad! BY TOM MARGENAU

There is a group of very old people out there who, for decades now, has been misled into believing that they are being cheated out of Social Security benefits. I’m talking about folks who are now pushing the century mark -- in their midto-late 90s and beyond. And that means that for 30 or 40 years now, they have been carrying a grudge against the government in general, and Social Security in particular. I still get letters from these people. Or, more often lately, I get letters from their sons or daughters (who themselves are now in their late 60s or 70s) asking me if anything can be done about this perceived injustice -- the infamous “Social Security notch.” In fact, my own mother was one of those people. Despite my constant reassurances to the contrary, she was convinced that the government was ripping her off by short-changing her on her monthly Social Security check. This cohort of seniors, generally people born between 1917 and about 1926, called themselves the “notch babies.” And their false claims about getting financially fleeced by Uncle Sam were fueled by a rather sophisticated, albeit deceitful and shameful lobbying campaign, sponsored by greedy gadflies out to make a quick buck. For those readers who don’t have a clue what I am talking about, the “notch” refers to a time period when corrections were made to the Social Security benefit formula -- corrections that were necessary to ensure that all Social Security recipients were paid properly, but corrections that were misconstrued by many to be a way of cheating them out of benefits they felt they were due. Here’s the story. In 1972, Congress passed a law mandating automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security checks. Those COLAs were to be based on increases in the government’s official inflation measuring stick: the consumer price index. (Before 1972, COLAs were not automatic. They were sporadic and happened only if Congress specifically authorized a yearly increase.) As part of the new process, the Social Security Administration had to come up with a formula for calculating increases to people’s Social Security checks -- which they did. But after COLAs were paid for a couple of years, someone noticed the formula was wrong. Social Security beneficiaries were getting increases that were slightly higher than intended. Once the mistake was discovered and SSA notified Congress, several decisions had to be made. For one, they had to figure out what to do about all of the Social Security beneficiaries who received the overly generous COLA adjustments. Congress decided to let them keep the money. (It would have been political suicide to send “overpayment” letters to

every senior citizen in the country.) The second choice Congress had to make was to decide where to draw the line -- which people would have their benefits figured using the proper COLA formula. And they drew that line at 1917. In other words, they said everyone born in 1917 and later would have his or her Social Security benefit figured using the corrected formula. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But sometimes Congress can’t leave well enough alone. In this case, they bowed to pressure from senior citizen groups who demanded a transition period from the old (incorrect) formula to the new (proper) formula. After lots of haggling, what they eventually decided was that everyone born between 1917 and 1921 would have his or her benefit figured using a special formula. So, we ended up with the following scenarios. People born after 1921 had their benefits figured using the proper (and lower) COLA formula. People born before 1917 had their benefits figured using the incorrect (and higher) formula. And people born between 1917 and 1921 had their benefits figured with a special formula not quite as generous as the one used for the pre-1917 crowd but more generous than the one used for the post-1921 crowd. You’d think everyone would be happy, right? Well, what happened next was pretty bizarre. Social Security recipients born in 1917 and later started to complain that they weren’t getting quite as much as folks born 1916 and earlier. Someone should have splashed some cold water in their faces and said, “You are being paid correctly. It’s the folks born before 1917 who are getting overly generous benefits. And on top of that, you are getting Social Security benefits at a higher rate than anyone born from 1922 on.” Instead, mobs of angry senior citizens around the country started to form into groups demanding “justice.” Even Ann Landers got into the fray. She’s the one who came up with the moniker: “notch babies.” And all these folks mistakenly thought they were singled out for lower benefit adjustments than everyone else. To repeat the facts: They were getting slightly lower benefits than people born 1916 and earlier, but they were getting higher benefits than everyone born after 1921. Then those greedy lobbying groups I mentioned earlier got into the mix and really muddied things. They sent letters to folks born in the so-called “notch years,” telling them they were being cheated out of Social Security benefits and asking for donations to “fight this injustice.” And to help fill their coffers even more, the lobbyists deceitfully expanded the definition of those notch years to include everyone born through 1926. Some inexplicably pushed the notch cutoff into the 1930s! So senior citizens of all ages started sending in tens of millions of dollars -- money that

paid for many overpriced lobbyists and some pretty nice office space on K Street in Washington, D.C. -- but money that accomplished nothing else. After all, there really was no “injustice” to fight. Sadly, millions of seniors born between 1917 and 1926 or even later went to their graves bitter and disappointed -- including my own mother! Those alive today still believe that they are being

cheated out of Social Security benefits. If you know one of these people, please tell them to enjoy what time they have left on earth and stop fretting about an alleged injustice that never happened. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Adventure Trips to Far Corners of the Globe C ontinued from page D3 capital, features the weekly market and revered Memorial Chorten that underscores the importance of the country’s two-party constitutional monarchy. The Changangkha temple, since the 12th century overlooking Thimphu, is a study of devotees flocking here to circumambulate and turn the prayer wheels. The temple contains beautiful wall paintings and hundreds of religious scriptures written in gold. A huge golden statue of Buddha Dordenma commands a view of the valley. His three-story throne holds several chapels; the body itself is filled with 125,000 smaller statues of Buddha. On an earthly note is a visit to a nearby weaving center where local women create intricate fabric for the traditional Bhutanese garment of gho (for men) and kira (for women). The per person rate is $4,495 inclusive of ground transportation, airport transfers, 12 nights accommodation (lodges, inns, a luxury resort and one night camping), meals throughout the trip; services of an experienced Bhutanese English-speaking female guide, porters; camping equipment for a hiking expedition to Tiger’s Nest; entry fees and permits; and domestic air fare from the gateway, Paro, one way to Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan. (Trip details at https:// wildwomenexpeditions.com/trips/ spirit-of-bhutan/) For more information, contact Wild Women Expeditions 888-993-1222, email info@wildwomenexpeditions. com or visit https:// wildwomenexpeditions.com/.

Wildland Adventures Introduces New Tours to Colombia

SEATTLE, WA– Colombia is the newest emerging travel hot spot, and Wildland Adventures, an award-winning trvel company known for meticulous tour development, is introducing three new active tour itineraries in Columbia that weave culture and wildlife with hiking, rafting and birdwatching. “Now that peace and security have been restored, Colombia is “one of the world’s extraordinary new travel hot spots because of its stunning biodiversity and cultural heritage,” said Kurt Kutay, Wildland Adventures founder and president. Americans are often surprised by the sophistication they find upon shaking hands with such South American gems as Bogota, Colombia’s capital. These itineraries introduce the 500-year-old patinas of vibrant cities, still cobblestoned, former colonial hubs

that welcomed explorers, pirates and conquistadors searching for El Dorado. “Our Wildland Adventures in Colombia utilize a comprehensive network of new airline connections and a good primary road system, with 4x4 access on secondary roads into more remote regions and trailheads. The last decade has seen new-found economic growth and political stability, and vastly improved security presenting itself as the new gateway to South America. As tourism develops, restored colonial boutique hotels and ecolodges are popping up across the country. There’s also an exciting gastronomic scene evolving,” added Kutay. Rafting, snorkeling and diving into freshwater rivers and salty seas hint at a gold standard of adventure. Along with prehistoric and extant jungle creatures come nearly 20 percent of the world’s bird species. Colombia Wildlands and Wildlife is a 14-day program that starts and ends in Bogota. The per person double rate is from $5,840. See: http:// www.wildland.com/trips/southamerica/colombia/colombia-wildlandsand-wildlife/overview.aspx. In Bogota guests visit vibrant neighborhoods and plazas, including the impressive Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. Fernando Botero’s transcendent depictions of his people recall themes familiar in the work of Mexico’s Diego Rivera. Then the economy and culture of coffee come to life in the cool uplands of the central Andes, along with sub-tropical cloud forest rife with bird and wildlife. One of the world’s most difficult genus of birds to catch sight of, antpittas, and the masked saltator and ocellated tapaculo are protected in their natural habitat in the Rio Blanco Nature Reserve. The Amazon Basin eco system introduces a conservation project and eco-lodge helping support indigenous See page D6

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Taking a delightful interesting crash course in British history C ontinued from page D3 prophet, so be thou anointed, blessed and consecrated Queen over the Peoples, whom the Lord thy God hath given thee to rule and govern, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.” Elizabeth saw how serious her father was about taking on the job of king - of becoming one of the most important rulers in the world. As a 10-year-old she was in awe of the responsibility that he was about to undertake. At one point King George VI tries on the five-pound crown, puts it on his head and tries to walk without dropping it. He laughs and tells Elizabeth, “It’s not as easy as it looks.” His name was Albert but he became King George VI. His brother’s name was David but he became King Edward VIII and later became the Duke of Windsor. Their father was King George V. Elizabeth was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. She is named after her mother and grandmother. Her family called her “Lilibet” as a nickname (she couldn’t pronounce her name). Upon becoming the queen she was asked what name she would like. She thought for a minute then said, “My name is Elizabeth and that’s a perfectly good name so that’s what it will be.” She became Elizabeth Regina (Queen) aka Elizabeth Windsor. As a child Queen Elizabeth had no formal schooling. At home in Buckingham Palace she was taught such things as constitutional history and law to prepare her for her future role as queen. She was also taught religion by the archbishop of Canterbury. When she became the queen she asked a tutor to come in and assist her because she wanted to learn more about history, geography, mathematics, etc. She was eager for knowledge. As a wife and mother she wanted to take her husband’s name, Mountbatten, but Prince Philip was born in Greece

and moved to Denmark. She was persuaded by some elder statesmen to keep the House of Windsor name for historical purposes. “The Crown” shows how the Mountbatten name displeases Churchill, the Cabinet and Queen Mary. At one point in the series Queen Mary referring to Philip says: “He represents a royal family of carpetbaggers and parvenus (a person of obscure origin) that goes back what? Ninety years? What would he know of Alfred the Great, the Rod of Equity and Mercy, Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror or Henry the Eighth? It’s the Church of England, dear, not the Church of Denmark or Greece.” When she was newly married, King George VI awakened Prince Philip early one morning to go shooting. He uses that time to talk to Philip and he explains about Elizabeth, “She is the job. She is the essence of your duty. Loving her, protecting her. Of course you’ll miss your career, but doing this for me, doing this for her, I know no greater act of patriotism, or love.” The Netflix show depicts the ups and downs of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s marriage. Many things they wanted personally had to take a back seat to what Queen Elizabeth felt that she had to do for the sake of the country. Queen Elizabeth has always tried to balance her royal duties with her family life. Her four children are Charles, who is the Prince of Wales, Anne, who is the Princess Royal, Andrew, who is the Duke of York and Edward, who is the Earl of Wessex. A large part of “The Crown” season one involves Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He did many good things during the time he served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom which was from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He helped forged alliances with the U.S. and the Soviet Union to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. Churchill is roundly criticized, however, for his inept handling of the massive fog that rolled into London on December

6, 1952, and lasted for five days. It was more than just a “real pea-souper” - it was poisonous and reduced visibility to dangerous levels. Researchers have pinpointed that chemical processes combined with natural fog as a result of coal burning eventually created a deadly acidic haze that turned the sky completely dark. When the fog first arrived, residents took little notice. Fogs have long enveloped London. But in the days to follow, visibility was reduced to just three feet in some areas, transportation was shut down and thousands of people suffered from breathing problems. (dailymail. co.uk) At first they thought that the Great Smog of 1952 was thought to be responsible for the deaths of 4,000 people. Now they realize that the real number could

be closer to 12,000. It led to the passing of the Clean Air Act of 1956. Season one of “The Crown” covered a lot of history - from Queen Elizabeth’s grandfather’s reign to her monarchy and the world-shaking events that shaped the face of modern England. Season two of the series is focused on covering the events from the mid1950s to the mid-1960s. Season two was released on Netflix in the U.K. in December and just recently the 10 episodes were released in the U.S. Seasons three and four of “The Crown” are in the works. “The Crown” is a historical drama TV series that draws us in because it is well written and well acted – and also because many of have witnessed the historical events in the lives of the royal family. I’m going to stay tuned!

Facts About Queen Elizabeth II - For the first 10 years of her life, Queen Elizabeth would have been just like today’s Princess Beatrice, a distant heir to the throne. But when her Uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated, she had the weight of duty placed on her shoulders. - Her love of horses began with a gift of a pony for her third birthday by her grandfather, King George V. It was a Shetland pony named Peggy. She loves horseracing, an interest she shared with her mother. She also has several corgis. - During World War II, then-Princess Elizabeth worked as a mechanic and driver. She got her hands dirty, joining the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945. - Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret, moved to Windsor Castle for their safety during World War II. - On February 6, 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya on a royal tour when her husband, Prince Philip, broke the news that her father had died. They had spent the night in Treetops Hotel in Kenya watching the sun rise over the jungle at the moment her father died, at the moment that she became queen. - Queen Elizabeth II speaks fluent French. - She doesn’t need a driver’s license or a license plate on her car to drive. - Some say she almost married Lord Porchester instead of Prince Philip. “Porchey,” as family and friends called him, was employed as the Queen’s horseracing manager. He was a friend of hers for 60 years until his death in 2001. - The “Queen Elizabeth II” aka as the QE2 steamship was launched on September 20, 1967. It was in service from 1969 - 2008 and was used primarily as a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship.

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Adventure Trips to Far Corners of the Globe C ontinued from page D5 peoples on their own lands. The tour visits a foundation that protects and studies primates on site. Another ecosystem of montaine forest rises to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, a coastal range home to around 600 bird species. Once off-limits for security reasons, the San Lorenzo Ridge is the crown jewel of the avian habitat, allowing

birders to see over 20 of the Sierra’s 24 endemic species representing the highest level of endemism in the world. Here are the Santa Marta parakeet and rufous antpittas that can be spotted walking along the road just before sunrise. Highlights of Colombia is an 11-day itinerary from $3,150 per person double. See: http://www.wildland. com/trips/south-america/colombia/ highlights-of-colombia/overview.

aspx#/overview. Guests meet in Bogota before transferring to Villa de Leyva, a 16th century colonial town surrounded by a dry Andean Acacia forest. Guests hike in a nearby cloud forest and bike in the adventure capital of Colombia, the province of Santander, where the UNESCO World Heritage town of Barichara dating to the Spanish conquest remains “the prettiest town in Colombia.” One six-mile

hike on the cobblestoned Caminos Reales (Royal Road) leads to a meet up with a restoration specialist who demonstrates how to construct mud adobe brick walls in their original style. Caminos Reales also connects to Chicamocha, the Grand Canyon of South America. A stay at a coffee plantation concludes the interior tour before moving to the Caribbean coast to explore Tayrona National Park, a bio-diverse, palm-fringed paradise

skirting white sand beaches. Here are the ruins of El Pueblito, a vast system of stone terraces, aquaducts and round platform foundations of an ancient civilization. Leaving nature behind, Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage city, teases appetites for colonial and Caribbean flavors in this former (1533) Spanish port. A visit includes a foodie walk stopping at favorite cafes and food stands frequented by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the fabled author of, among others, Love in the Time of Cholera. Kutay thinks that Cartagena is the most seductive city of the Caribbean Unexplored Colombia: Coffee, Culture, and Coast over 12 days combines the Coffee Triangle with whale watching (extension) on the Pacific. The per person double rate is from $3,660. See: http://www.wildland. com/trips/south-america/colombia/ unexplored-colombia/overview.aspx From Bogota guests travel to Cali, famed for the Salsa Dance Academy. Medellin (the departure city) is revered as one of the most beautiful places in South America. Here via cable car, guests access the re-invigorated and thriving barrio that drug king Pablo Escobar helped build. They also hike through the Otun Quimbaya Flora & Fauna Sanctuary, a cloud forest with hundreds of species of butterflies; birds ranging from eagles to hummingbirds; and mammals, including spectacled bears, tapir, deer, cane skunks, and howler monkeys. Enroute to the Andes guests may climb 600+ stone steps for a 360-degree view from El Penol, a massive stone rising out of the flat ground and once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians. The one-time mansion of Pablo Escobar is nearby Guests engaged in the extension to the Pacific Coast fly to the Chocó

region. Here there are no roads, just air and boat access. Misty jungle-clad hills spouting waterfalls and hot springs meet the white sand of the Pacific. This biodiverse region offers kayaking around one of world’s largest humpback whale migrations (June – November). Located in the Biological Conservation Corridor Panamá-Chocó-Manabí, this zone is one of the most pristine marine ecosystems in the Pacific For more information on Wildland Adventures’ worldwide offerings, tour availability and reservations call 1-800345-4453 or email info@wildland.com. Visit online at www.wildland.com. *

Hike, Horseback Ride, Pub & Fiddle Crawl Thru Castles, Celtic Ruins, Manors on Vagabond Irish Adventure

COUNTY WICKLOW, Ireland– Vagabond Small Group Tours of Ireland’s 12-day “Giant Irish Adventure” circumnavigates the island nation. Beginning in Dublin, guests poke around impregnable fortresses, ring forts, beehive huts, manor houses and castles. The common element to the sites is the stone – indestructible and a metaphor for the Irish spirit Nature’s stone edifices also play a role in the Giant Irish Adventure that includes Ireland’s highest mountain range called the Macgillycuddy Reeks or black stacks of glacial-carved sandstone; the Cliffs of Moher of shale and limestone overlooking the Atlantic; and the Giant’s Causeway, a natural sculpture playground of basalt columns created by volcanic activities in the Atlantic Ocean a millennia ago. Per person double rate of €2,769 includes the services of a highly trained

Wildland Adventures is introducing three new active tour itineraries in Columbia that weave culture and wildlife with hiking, rafting and birdwatching.

professional Vagabond tour guide for 12 full days; 11 nights accommodation (4 nights B&B, 6 nights hotel, 1 night in a castle); 11 full Irish breakfasts; guided walks; entrance to most of the historical and archaeological sites and to some natural sites; demonstrations of local craftsmen at work; and all relevant fees and taxes. See: https:// vagabondtoursofireland.com/ tour/irish-tours-12-day-giant-irishadventure/. This tour caters to active travelers who want time aplenty to explore where they are by foot. Hikes of up to two hours are daily highlights. Some activities such as horseback riding, sea kayaking and surfing and biking in Killarney National Park are optional. The tour is flexible and guests can arrange to opt out of one activity and into another. Among the historic stone structures guests may visit Dunluce Castle is a cliff-edge ruin from the 13th century, with views over the Irish Sea to Scotland; Stone Ring Fort (1700 BC) constructed by Bronze Age farmers as defenses against cattle thieves with such precision that no mortar was required; Glenveigh Castle and Gardens. a Victorian (1867) edifice in what is now Glenveagh National Park; the original owner drove poor tenants from the land so he could transform it into an aristocrats’ hunting playground; Donegal Castle was built in the 15th century on the site of a one-time Viking fortress; Abbeyglen Castle Hotel where the mountains of Connemara meet the sea was constructed in 1832 (overnight here); Beehive huts (Clochán) date to 5th century monastic settlements (think Luke Skywalker’s retreat in Star Wars); Blarney Castle dates to medieval times; kissing the Blarney Stone is said

to bestow the gift of eloquence; Rock of Cashel or St. Patrick’s Rock from the 12th century boasts a Romanesque chapel harboring ancient frescoes. On the daily walks and hikes, guests explore: Slieve Gullion Mountain, the highest point in Ireland which harbors Neolithic passage tombs; Cliffside Trail including 132 steps to Giants Causeway; Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe; Croagh Patrick, the famous holy mountain where every step taken means a sin forgiven; Cliffs of Moher, 700-foot sea cliffs; Kilkee Cliff Walk overlooking the Atlantic; Glacial valley of Lough Annascaul. Throughout the journey, the Vagabond arranges stops at locally owned accommodations, pubs and restaurants Transport is in a 4x4 Land Rover or Mercedes ‘Vagatron’ that allows intimate access beyond where regular tour buses go. (see https://vagabondtoursofireland. com/tour/irish-tours-12-day-giantirish-adventure/.) For details on Vagabond SmallGroup Tours of Ireland itineraries, visit https://vagabondtoursofireland. com/, 833-230-0288, or email: info@ vagabond.ie or info@driftwood.ie. ______________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @ TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook. com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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Buying US & Foreign Coins, Stamps, Medals, Currency, Sports Cards, Comics & More! Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Flatware & More

Eric 516-546-2300

MARKETPLACE TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Friday, March 9, 2018 9:30 a.m. 57 Brompton Road Garden City, NY 11530 Books, mid-century furniture, art supplies, records, housewares, garage, basement, tools....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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K9 Monk, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Training, Healing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meridian Tapping Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Angelic Healing Acutonics Tuning Forks Sound Therapy Aromatherapy GC Resident 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.k9monk.com

AUTOMOTIVE

2016 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan Mineral Metallic Grey. 15,000 miles in excellent condition. I have car fax and all service reports. Live locally and happy to have car brought to any mechanic for inspection. Asking $42,500. Please contact: 516-906-0143 if interested. Thanks!

AUTOS WANTED

ALL RUNNING or REPAIRABLE CARS CASH ON THE SPOT TOP DOLLAR PAID

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516-965-9100 DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT HOMES FOR RENT FRANKLIN SQUARE RENTALS

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OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner—no broker. $579,000 Call: 646-499-1684

FRANKLIN SQUARE Saturday March 3 1:00pm to 3:00pm 913 Cherry Lane (Corner of Court House Rd) LISA DP REAL ESTATE INC text: LISA DP 516-319-3647

Private Parking, Close To LIRR $1,600/Month

Call 516-627-1436 or 1-561-818-1406 COMMACK 1 BR, EIK, full bath, pvt entry, ground floor, parking, no pets/smoking, a/c. Refs. Price $1675 includes all. 1 mo. sec. 631-864-3602

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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 Prime 7th Street Garden City location. Office space available. $1,700.00 per month. Owner, 516-510-9452

Catskills/ROCK HILL Surrounded by nature yet minutes to town, enjoy 5 acres of pristine woodlands from your custom 4BR/4BA home with 1st flr BR, fin basement, granite countertops & oversized 2 car garage. $398,900. Serious inquiries only.

HOMES FOR SALE POINT LOOKOUT 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, totally renovated, walk to beach, central air, 2 lots, garage, parking for 5 cars. $899,000. Call 516-662-8505 NO BROKERS PLEASE

OPEN HOUSE BAITING HOLLOW Sat 3/03 12:00pm to 2:00pm 54 Baiting Drive Sophisticated & Modern! Elegantly Appointed Contemporary Home on Acre+ Park Like Property. 4 BRs, 3 Baths. Indulge in the Luxury & Privately set In Ground Swimming Pool. Formal LR/fireplace, FDR, New Gourmet EIK & Family Room. Master Suite/Balcony. Circular Drive, Garage, Full Basement. This one has it all. $699,000 Colony Realty, 631-722-5800

GLEN COVE

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2/11 1:30-3:30PM 47 VIOLA DR, NY 11542

Call 845-791-5016

CORSICIANA, TEXAS Beautiful Historic. Bldg., 7 Fl., Vacant. Get out of high paying taxes. No State Income Tax in Texas. Chase Bk. leases 1st Fl. Tax abatement for 10 yrs. OBO. Cost to build today $12 mil.

HOME SWEET HOME! 1 Fam, 4BR, 2.5BA, Master BR w/ sauna, Fin. Bsmt, Attic, Fenced Backyard w/Inground Heated Pool, 2 Car Gar & Dway. Great School Dist.

Ask $4,000,000 Mil.

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HOUSE FOR SALE

3 Bedroom House with Basement (Near Willow Rd), $3,200.

347-450-3577 Williston Park 227 Collins Ave 4Br • 3Ba 80X100 Herrick’s School

3 Bedroom First Floor with Washer & Dryer (Near Lincoln Rd) $2,450

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JAMESPORT 3/03 12:00pm to 2:00pm 703 Herricks Lane Stunning 3500sf Victorian. Private landscaped setting on 1 acre. 4 BRs & 3.5 Baths. 2 Master Bedroom Suites. Large EIK, Formal LR, Formal DR, Family Room/fireplace. Geothermal Heat, Central Air and Solar panels. Finished Basement. 3 Car Garage. Must See! $949,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 JAMESPORT Sat 3/03 1:00pm to 3:00pm 92 Vista Ct. 2 story expanded Cape on 1/2 acre. 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, LR/Fireplace, EIK, Dining Area, Unfinished Bonus Rm, Full Basement w/ outside entrance, 2 Car Garage, New Roof. All This & Close to the Beach! New Listing! $525,000. Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

FARM ESTATE SELL OFF! 28 acre $46,900. Stream, pond, stonewalls, great hunting! Near major upstate NY lakes! 888479-3394 NewYorkLandandLakes.com LENDER ORDERED SALE! 20 acres $39,900. Pond, stream, woods, wildlife. 6 miles from Cooperstown, NY! Twn rd, utils. Terms avail. 888-644-0366 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

REAL ESTATE WANTED HOUSE WANTED TO RENT SEEKING SUMMER RENTAL Two former long time Garden City residents seek a summer rental (July, August and September or a part thereof) for a house or apartment. Please contact Rob Brokaw: 843-936-3662 or: robert_brokaw@hotmail.com

LAND WANTED

SEEKING LARGE ACREAGE WADING RIVER Serious cash buyer seeks large Sunday 3/04 1:00pm to acreage 200 acres and up in 3:00pm the Central/Finger Lakes/So. 106 16th Street Tier & Catskills Regions of NY Spacious 2 Story. Large LR / State. Brokers welcome. For Wood Burning Fireplace, Dinprompt, courteous, confidening Area with Built Ins, Famtial response, call 607-353-8068 ily Rm, 3 BRs, 2 Baths. 1 Car or email: Garage & Full Basement. HW Info@NewYorkLandanFloors, Fenced Yard & Patio. dLakes.com Deeded Beach Rights. $299,000. Colony Realty 631SERVICES 722-5800 CALL EMPIRE TODAY to schedule a FREE in home estiOur Service Directory mate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-496-3180 is sure to bring results.

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40% OFF ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS Roofing, Siding, Windows, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Sheetrock, Paint & Spackle, Flooring, Electrical, Plumbing, Fasia, Soffit, Rotten Wood Repair, Roof Leaks (Expert Leak Finder). We Also Specialize in Basement Water Proofing (lifetime warranty on all water proofing jobs), Leaks, Cracks & Water, Moisture Problems Solved Permanently. Financing Available, Everyone's Approved. (We Are The Bank). All Work Guaranteed. We Will Beat Any Written Estimate or THE JOB IS FREE!

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Help your local economy and save money with Solar Power! Solar Power has a strong Return on Investment, Free Maintenance, Free Quote. Simple Reliable Energy with No out of pocket costs. Call 800-6780569

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CLEANING

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

SPRING CLEAN ! EASTER APRIL 1—HOP TO IT! CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE Also organizes homes, offices, garages. English speaking, honest, reliable. EGGcellent references. Own transportation. Animal friendly. Free estimates. Call 516-225-8544

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

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

Brick Work, Cement Work, Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Pointing, Blacktops. All Types of Work.

James Randazzo Concrete & Tile Lic# 25881HI/Ins.

631-669-0321 516-983-7349 KITCHEN & BATHROOM RENOVATIONS YOUR ONE STOP SHOP Full Service Contractor Basements • Kitchens • Sheetrock Painting • Taping/Spackling • Skim Coating Bathroom Remodeling • Handyman

516-426-1320 Mike Janssen

Home Improvement Contracting Inc. References Available Nass# H3813840000 Suff Lic#H42514

DISH NETWORK Satellite Television Services. Now over 190 channels for ONLY $59.99/ mo! 2yr price guarantee. FREE installation. FREE streaming. More of what you want! Save HUNDREDS over Cable and DIRECTV. Add Internet as low as $14.95/mo! 1-800-943-0838

TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes, Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements, YearRound Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711 www.smartallied.com, winnie@ smartallied.com TAX PREPARATION Income tax preparation service located opposite Roosevelt Field Mall. Qualified Public Accountants. Highly experienced staff. Same day service. Open 7 days a week. Call for an appointment: 516-747-8939 WATER DAMAGE Dealing with water damage requires immediate action. Local professionals that respond immediately. Nationwide and 24/7. No Mold calls 1-800-760-1845

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 SKY CLEAR WINDOW INC. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain / rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 45 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com

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

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

INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com

CLEANING

MBR HOUSE CLEANING Offices & Buildings

SERVICES A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 APPLIANCE REPAIR Insinkerator Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot Water Dispensers & Filtration Systems only. Marty’s Appliance Repair Call 516-532-0385

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

PLUMBING PROBLEMS? Clean professional licensed Master Plumber residing in Garden City Department of Health Certified Backflow Prevention Tester/ Installer Expert repairs in All phases of Plumbing & Heating. No leak or drip too small Call Angelo 516-639-5880

Honest, Reliable, Hardworking, Experienced, Excellent Ref. Reasonable Rates

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HOUSE CLEANER: Excellent service with great references. Reliable, own transportation. Please call Mirian at 516-6426624

HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma 516-690-3550

Letty Osorio Cleaning Houses, Offices, Apartments etc. Good recommendations 10 Years Experience Free Estimates

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Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. There are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/cat volunteer orientation being held

Sunday, March 11th at 3:00 PM.

All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be. Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month. Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534

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If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https://www.chewy.com/rp/5941

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Robert Seaman PTA Holiday Boutique BY DARLENE PERGOLA-APOLANT

On December 4th and 5th, parents and students had fun at the annual Holiday Boutique hosted by the PTA. The room was filled with an array of gifts! There were all sorts of wonderful items the children could pur-

chase for mom or dad, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings and friends! Even themselves as a treat! Some children shopped with their parents or grandparents, while others enjoyed the experience with their classmates. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday boutique was a great success!

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FREE LEGAL & FINANCIAL PLANNING CONFERENCE Your Financial Future Matters Saturday, March 24th I 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Plainview Holiday Inn I 215 Sunnyside Blvd. I Plainview

Topics: Advance Directives, Medicaid, Asset Protection, Accessing Services in the Home, Nursing Home Care, Guardianship Actions, Financial Planning Issues and more. Free on-site respite care provided by Access Home Care and Home Companion Services. Activities provided by Creative Caregiving Solutions, Inc. Space is limited and registration is required.

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 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 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 PASS-THROUGH 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 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Pltf. vs. HELDER S. MOLINA, et al, Defts. Index #001613/13. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Feb. 8, 2016, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY, prem. k/a 34 Rosanne Dr., Woodbury, NY a/k/a Section 15, Block 175, Lot 86 on a cer-

tain map entitled, “Map of Pine Hollow at Woodbury, situated at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY, owned by Pine Hollow Building Corp., 136 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY, surveyed Teas, Barrett, Lanzisera & Frink, Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated April 17, 1980”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 8, 1980 as Case No. 8846. Approx. amt. of judgment is $890,554.10 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JANE SHRENKEL, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #94126 SYO 4151 4X 02/23,03/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of PARE CONSULTING, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on February 1, 2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to P.O. Box 205, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Purpose: any lawful purpose. SYO 4153 6X 02/23,03/02,09,16,23,30 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Syosset Central School District is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to provide educational related services, for selected students. The scope of the services shall include but may not be limited to the following educational services, evaluations and related services: • Occupational Therapy Services and Evaluations • Physical Therapy Services and Evaluations • Speech Therapy Services and Evaluations • Behavioral Training • Parent Training • Home Tutoring • Orientation & Mobility Services • Special Education Teacher Services • Hearing or Vision Services • RN Services • LPN Services • Job Coaching • Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing • ABA Services • Behavioral Consulting Services • Independent Living Skills The Syosset Central School

District, Syosset, New York is issuing a request for proposals due on or before 10:30am on: March 28, 2018 RFP’s will be received at the Syosset Central School District Business Office, South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York. RFP’s submitted via courier or hand delivery may be delivered to the Syosset Central School District, Business Office, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, NY 11791. RFP’s submitted via United States Postal Service should be mailed to Syosset Central School District, Business Office, Post Office Box 9029, Syosset, NY 11791-9029. RFP’s may be obtained at the Syosset District Business Office during normal business hours or by calling 516-837-8954. The Board of Education reserves the right in its discretion to reject all or any part of any RFP. Gail Knoph Purchasing Agent SYO 4154 1X 03/02 SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU CITIBANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2006-3 MORTGAGEBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20063, Plaintiff against ALEXANDRA BEARD, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 22, 2018. 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 3rd day of April, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the building and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Laurel Hollow, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 1508 Laurel Hollow Road, Laurel Hollow, N.Y. 11791. (Section: 0026, Block: 0000C-00, Lot: 02031). Approximate amount of lien $ 815,919.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 009526-11. Randy J.

Schaefer, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 SYO 4155 4X 03/02,09,16,23 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau M&T BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, FSB, Plaintiff AGAINST Andrew L. Hochfelder a/k/a Andrew Hochfelder, Patricia Hochfelder, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 6/14/2017 and entered on 6/28/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on March 20, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 72 Rockland Drive, Jericho, NY 11753. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 11, BLOCK: 470, LOT: 13. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,082,506.38 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009879/2013. Richard T. Kerins, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 JNJ 7866 4X 02/16,23,03/02,09 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF, V. NAZIHA BOULMAROUF, ET AL., DEFENDANTS. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on January 23, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 22 Saratoga Drive, Jericho, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected,

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Several local residents have recently been named to the Dean’s List at Boston University for the Fall semester. Students recognized for this honor include: Woodbury Gregory R. Sanders Samantha A. Uzbay Syosset Christopher W. Fierro Melanie E. Rabin Jericho Daniel L. Chan Tian Hui Zhu Each school and college at Boston University has their own criterion for the Dean’s List, but students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as a full course load as a full time student. n Sara Ramsawak of Syosset, has been named to Purchase College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester She is studying playwriting and S] screenwriting, arts management. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music Performance programs. They must take a minimum of

12 credits. n

Sydney Phelan, a member of the Class of 2019 from Syosset, has been named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits. n Madeline M. Schlesinger of Syosset has been named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the Fall 2017 semester. Schlesinger is majoring in pre-business. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. n

Emily Calderone of Syosset was among the 147 University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the Intersession 2018 semester. Calderone, a nursing major at Scranton, participated in the nursing service trip in various cities, Dominican Republic. n The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced that the following Jericho students have been named to its

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LEGAL NOTICES situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 453 and Lot 17. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,409,879.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 018588/2010. Brian Carmody, Esq., Referee Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Attn: Jackie Halpern Weinstein, Esq., One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff JNJ 7869 4X 02/23,03/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of L.I. TACTICAL & EDC LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/1/18. Office location: NASSAU CTY. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to B. Newman, P.O. Box 11, Glen Cove NY 11542 JNJ 7870 6X 03/02,09,16,23,30,04/06

Dean’s List for the fall semester 2017. Nina Glodstein, David Shing Shun Leung To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. n

SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. The following New Paltz students from Syosset made the Dean’s List in Fall 2017: Crystal Green, Madelyn Ma, Jessica Oliveira, Samuel Rosen, Scott Sweeney, Emily Wendt n The following students earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2017 semester at Saint Joseph’s University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean’s List status for a semester. Erin Connell of Woodbury Kevin Cooney of Syosset n

Samantha Verdello of Syosset, has earned a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Perspectives in health: Multiple Sclerosis Updates NYU Winthrop Hospital’s “Perspectives in Health” educational series will offer a free program focusing on MS, “Multiple Sclerosis: Therapeutic Updates,” on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7 PM. It will be held at the NYU Winthrop Research and Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola in room G-018. Speakers will be Dr. Malcolm Gottesman, Director, NYU Winthrop Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care Center; Dr. Josef Maxwell Gutman, Attending Neurologist,

NYU Winthrop Hospital and Chaomei Wu, Nurse Practitioner, NYU Winthrop Hospital Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care Center. Topics include: “Making the Best with What We Have: Using Existing Medications Most Effectively”, “Overview of New Treatments in MS”, and “Medical Marijuana as a Therapeutic Approach to Managing MS Symptoms”. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Limited parking is available at the Research and Academic Center. Additional

metered parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building, which is free after 6PM. Entrance to this garage is on First Ave. Admission is free, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register for the program, please call (516) 663-3916. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP or visit www.nyuwinthrop.org.

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