Amazon delivery driver Kevin Rivera ran into the burning home to help rescue the occupants.
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Long Island’s premier car show expe rience will take place on Sunday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach (rain date on October 9). The Supervisor’s TOBAY Beach Classic will be co-spon sored by Car Show Long Island and will feature hundreds of automobiles, trucks, military vehicles, and emergency service vehicles. A live concert performed by The Mystic will take place during the
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Meanwhile the Syosset Fire Depart ment dispatcher received multiple calls from neighbors of fire coming out the windows at 43 Bluebird Dr. and dis patched a working house fire. Multiple fire engines, ladder trucks along with personnel and chiefs responded within minutes to get water on the fire. Having been told everyone was safely out of the home the fire was attacked from the exterior.TheSFD were assisted by other fire
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the best cars in the region, Car Show Long Island is the place to be! This free family-fun event is a perfect way to spend the day, all with the beautiful
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day, followed by trophy presentations. The event is free for spectators.
The home was fully engulfed in flames.
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The Town of Oys ter Bay has announced that the Town will host DogFest Long Island on Saturday, September 24, to benefit Canine Com panions. The event, being held at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00“Septemberp.m. is Nation al Service Dog Month, and what better way to celebrate than to bring your canine friends to
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Kevin ran to the house and entered the open front door to locate the people that lived there and assist them out. He said the first person he found was a woman with a baby and she wanted to go out the front of the house. Because of a language barrier she did not understand that there was too much fire and every one had to go out the back of the house so Kevin grabbed her arm and pulled her to the back door. Because he was yelling about the fire, the rest of the family, a dad, a toddler, and two elderly parents plus two dogs exited the home with him by the rear door and Kevin directed them to the neighbors yard to safety.
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On Saturday afternoon, September 10th, Kevin Rivera, an Amazon deliv ery driver, had just delivered his last package and was getting back into his van when he noticed fire coming from a house across the street.
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“Autism can present itself in a wide variety of ways, typically characterized by challenges with social skills, repet itive behaviors, speech and nonver bal communication, as well as unique strengths and differences,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated. “It is estimated that the condition affects 1 in every 54 children in the United States, and early diagnosis leads to an increased ability to help through inter vention services.”
Nassau County Police have reported the details of a home burglary which took place in Woodbury.
John Garland
Arrest in Hicksville business scam
Garland is charged with Scheme to Defraud 1st Degree, Attempted Grand Larceny 2nd Degree, two (2) counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree and Criminal Impersonation 2ndDetectivesDegree. request anyone who feels they may have been the victim of a similar incident to contact Nassau County Crime
his photo and a Town of Hempstead seal. Police say Garland notified the business that its sign was in violation of the town’s ordinances and threatened fines in excess of $5,000 dollars if they were not addressed within 72 hours. According to police, he also issued fraudulent “Notice of Violation” paperwork that contained the seals for Nassau County, Town of Hempstead and Town of Oyster Bay. The business was also provided with a phone number for a business called FastSigns, located at 392 N. Wantagh Avenue, to correct the violation. The victim called the business and was given a $2,200 dollar estimate to rectify the violation.Police say that Garland, 54, visited 114 businesses and claimed their business signs were in violation.
Home burglarized in Woodbury
Detectives request anyone with infor mation regarding this crime to con tact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
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According to police, a resident was away from his home from Saturday, September 10, to Sunday, September 11, and when he returned to his residence on Chauncey Place, he found the rear sliding glass door was wide open and
Councilwoman Michele Johnson added, “We are pleased to once again host this event to benefit the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, which offers the highest quality, state-of-the-art clinical services to people with autism spectrum disor ders. From hosting social skill develop ment groups to assisting with medicine management and educating community organizations, Advantage Care Health Center does truly outstanding work in ourForTown.”more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department, Recreation Division, at (516) 797-7945 or visit www.advantagecaredtc.org/ TOBwalk to register or donate online.
“Walk for Autism” on Sept. 24
Registration for the event begins at 10 a.m., with the walk commencing at 11 a.m. The registration fee is $10 for indi viduals and $25 for families. All regis trants will receive entrance to the postwalk tailgate party with refreshments and free T-shirts while supplies last.
Nassau County Police arrested a Queens man on Wednesday, September 7, after he allegedly scammed a Hicksville business by pretending to be a town code enforcement officer.According to county detectives, John Garland entered G and J Dry Cleaners, 212 W. Old Country Road and portrayed himself as a code enforcement inspector for the Town of Oyster Bay. According to police, he was wearing an orange vest and displayed identification that included
the house had been ransacked by an unknown person(s). No injuries were reported. The proceeds are unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
The Town of Oyster Bay invites res idents to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s 14th Annual “Walk for Autism” at Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, September 24. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will take place on October 1st. The walk will benefit Advantage Care Health Center’s Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities, one of the leading treatment and outpatient assessment programs for people with autism spectrum disorders.
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Legislator Drucker pictured with Josh Chapin outside Long Island Cares’ Hauppauge head quarters on Friday, July 15.
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker thanked the visitors of the Syosset and Plainview-Old Bethpage Libraries for supporting a food drive his office held in honor of the legacy of legendary Long Island musician, activist and philanthropist Harry Chapin. Donors contributed nearly 150 pounds of food to Long Island Cares — the food bank that Harry Chapin founded in 1980.
Library patrons support Harry Chapin Food Drive
The food drive is part of Legislator Drucker’s continuing efforts to generate awareness and support for the ongoing fight to end hunger and food insecurity on Long Island. In April, Legislator Drucker filed legislation to make July 16 Harry Chapin Day in
Nassau County; months later, the County Executive applied this con cept toward proclaiming the first Friday in September each year as “Harry Chapin National Food Bank“WhenDay.”Harry Chapin launched Long Island’s very first food bank more than four decades ago, he ele vated our regional response to the humanitarian crisis of hunger — one that touches countless families in our region,” Legislator Drucker said. “As we strive toward eradi cating food insecurity in Nassau County, I hope that we will contin ue to call upon Harry’s example as both a guiding light and an inspira tion for all that we do to accomplish our shared mission.”
• Sal Greco – Bethpage High School, Class of 1956
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• Cary Rosoff – Bethpage High School, Class of 1973
• Colonel, Michael McCaffery –Bethpage High School, Class of 1984
His artwork will be displayed in the Syosset Library Art Gallery through October 5.
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Illustration by Kyle Horne on display at the Syosset Public Library.In the Gallery at Syosset Public Library
All community members are invited to attend the event to help celebrate these exceptional inductees. The cost to attend the dinner is $75. All proceeds will benefit the Bethpage Educational Foundation which supports the Bethpage schools with scholarships, programs and enhancements. To attend, please visit www.bethpagecommunity. com for the invitation. Print it out and mail your check with the RSVP to the address listed. The deadline to RSVP is Oct.Bethpage7. High School has many dis tinguished alumni. Past honorees have included journalists, novelists, gener als, artists, first responders, former staff members and civic leaders. To view all the past inductees, please visit www.bethpage.ws/HOF. If you would like more information about the upcom ing ceremony, please call 516-644-4001.
He attended SUNY College at Old Westbury and obtained a bachelor’s degree in visual communications. He has illustrated many children’s books on anti-bullying topics. Art has always been a big part of his life ever since he was very young. Kyle is driven by art-making and intends to make a positive difference in the world with his work.
Kyle Horne is a writer and illustra tor living in Long Island, New York. As a freelance artist, his illustrations have been featured in books such as “ Fancy Pants Poodle ” and series such as “ Amazing Annabelle ” and “ Daring David. ” His interest in pop culture stems from his love of movies and TV. This influences every piece of art that he creates.
• Terrence Clark –Superintendent of Schools/Social Studies Teacher, Retired
Bethpage HS Hall of Fame induction, dinner
The Bethpage Educational Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner this fall. The following eight inductees will be rec ognized at the special event on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Bethpage High School gymnasium:•Anne Marie Marrone Caliendo
• Anna Israelton – Board of Education Trustee
• Philip Coniglio – Bethpage High School, Class of 1992
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Consistent with well-known New York City standards for similar restaurant pro motions, a Long Island Food Critic panel will curate all participating restaurants and will evaluate them based on the same set of criteria to help ensure that restau rants are of a similar caliber. While there is no charge for dining establishments located in the Town of Oyster Bay to participate, restaurateurs must apply online at www. FoodieWeek.com. A full list of participat ing venues and events will also be listed on theSupervisorwebsite. Saladino also announced that the Town of Oyster Bay will continue its efforts in helping the restaurant indus try get back on its feet by expanding out door dining through 2023. This expanded
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Town officials announce the return of Foodie Week at Butera’s of Woodbury, including Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, and Butera’s of Woodbury owners Laurie and Martin Butera.
outdoor dining initiative will greatly assist the food service industry at a time in which they need it the most. A recent study indi cated that 51 percent of adults have said they are not dining out at restaurants as often as they would like, an increase of six percentage points from before the pan demic.“We have worked tirelessly since this pandemic began to help location busi nesses come back safely and efficiently,” Supervisor Saladino said. “We cut the red tape, permitted for new outdoor options for restaurant patrons and helped restaurant owners reopen safely and successfully. We are pleased to continue with that effort, and will invite restaurants to extend their outdoor dining services through 2021. This way, restaurant owners will be able to use all of the investments they made this year on outside tents, heaters and covers into and throughout next year.”
Town plans Foodie Week on October 16–23
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The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that Foodie Week — a unique opportuni ty for dining establishments to showcase their world-class culinary hotspots — will take place from October 16 to October 23. This week-long event will highlight the fin est culinary creations local chefs, bakers, and artisans have to offer. The announce ment was made at Butera’s Restaurant of Woodbury, who will participate in Foodie Week.“This unique opportunity offers local dining establishments a chance to show case their world-class culinary hotspots, and highlights the finest culinary creations local chefs, bakers and artisans have to offer. It also provides a fun outing for food ies and families to enjoy the best of the best at local eateries,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Restaurants are vital to our downtowns and crucial to our local economy. Let’s do our part by supporting them at a time when they need it the most.”
Councilwoman Maier added, “We hope our residents will join us in supporting our local restaurants this October 16th through 23rd for Foodie Week. Diners will have a chance to sample the best of the best, with out the pressure of purchasing a full three course option or other type of old-fashioned Restaurant Week-style promotion. Foodie Week changes that paradigm by celebrat ing exceptional handcrafted dishes – from farm to table, dock to dish, and grape to glass offerings. Our local culinarians are excited and ready for the fun that Foodie Week will provide, and we encourage the public to get out and support our local restaurants – the heart and soul of our communities.”Visitwww.FoodieWeek.com for more information.
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From left to right: Event Co-Chairs Lori Bahnik and Michèle Bahnik Mercier.
Celebrate the Children annual benefit planned
“As we emerged from the challenging days of the pandemic, the Club was and continues to be laser-focused on helping children and teens get back on track to realizing their full potential by providing safe, stable environments, and positive, enriching physical, social, and emotion al experiences,” said the Club’s executive director, Jean Marie Weiner. This fund raiser provides the much-needed funds for the continuation, enhancement and growth of the Club’s programs and services.
“We are looking forward to a wonderful cocktail party with all of our friends and supporters after two years of not having the event. The Boys & Girls Club is incredibly grateful for the commitments made and honored by many of their longtime spon sors of this event, and we hope this year’s online auction will be equally or more successful than last year’s,” said Michèle
After two years off from hosting one of the most popular fundraisers for the Boys & Girls Club, Lori Bahnik and Michèle Bahnik Mercier, committee co-chairs, along with their dedicated committee, are thrilled to be bringing the community together on Saturday, October 22, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., for the Annual Benefit and Cocktail Party. This event will be a celebration of the resilience, optimism, and generosity of spirit that underlies the entire community, bringing loyal supporters, parents, alumni, friends, and staff together to appreciate each other and to support the vital work of the Club. Based on the success of the virtu al auction the last two years, the Club will also continue with the tradition and con duct the online auction starting Sunday, October 16, and ending Sunday, October 23, 2022. The online auction will coincide with the in-person Cocktail Party held at the Boys & Girls Clubhouse, on Saturday, October 22.
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Bahnik Mercier, committee co-chair. We extremely appreciate the support of the following vendors: Andrew Pascoe Flowers LTD, Thomas Egan Window Cleaning, T.S. Elektrik LLC, Wild Honey Dining and Wine, and Wonderland Tree Care + YouLandscaping.mayparticipate in this event from anywhere in the world, on any device. There is an awesome lineup of dazzling and fun items. Thanks to generous and loyal donors, there’s something for everyone at the auction: scores of gift certificates, week end getaways, sports activities, a wide vari ety of merchandise, etc. There is no charge to bid online, but registration is required to place bids, or to support the Club. Bidding starts at 9 a.m. (EST) on Sunday, October 16th, and ends at 9 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, October 23. Participants may view the gifts at their leisure, place their bids, and check back and bid as often as they wish through out the week.
For more information or questions regarding tickets, sponsorship opportuni ties or auction donations, please contact: Denise Ribeiro, Development@bgcoben. com, or 516-922-9285, ext. 14.
The Club is hopeful the 2022 events will raise the critical funds necessary to fuel the Club’s mission. Lori Bahnik, committee co-chair, shared, “your support is more important than ever before and will insure that children and teens will learn, thrive, and develop resiliency and other skills that will carry them throughout their lives. The funds raised at this event will enhance our efforts to sustain our goals to offer high-quality programming to children, teens and their families.” Each of these events is vital to making the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich’s life-en hancing programs available to all youth.
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a wild animal, it needs only a booster vaccination which must be adminis tered within five days of exposure. To protect your family and your pet, it is essential that your animals have up-to-date rabies inoculations.
The Hicksville Water District (HWD) has begun flushing water mains throughout its service area as a part of its regular Distribution System Maintenance Program. Flushing will continue through September 23 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. to mini mize the impact on the community. The flushing will be focused in the south west quadrant of the District service area, which is east of Newbridge Road and south of Stewart Avenue. Residents should remember that their water is absolutely safe to drink during this peri od.“We flush our water mains every year as a means of ensuring that our water distribution systems remain clear of any unwanted materials that may have settled there in the past year,” said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “While these deposits are harmless, it is still best practice to have them removed so there is no interference with our abil ity to provide top-quality water to our community. Residents may experience variations in pressure and temporary discoloration of water while flushing occurs, but the water will remain safe to
Hicksville Water District begins fall flushing
The Town of Oyster Bay, in part nership with the Nassau County Department of Health, will offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets. Open to all residents, the vacci nation clinic will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Town Animal Shelter located at 150 Miller Place in Syosset. No reservations are necessary.
Free rabies clinic for dogs, cats, ferrets
The HWD flushes its water mains each year to protect the integrity of the water supply and to continuously provide residents with the high-qual ity water they have come to expect. Flushing allows the district to guard against possible accumulation of dis solved chemicals in water mains that has occurred since last year. The flush ing program also provides an opportuni ty for the District to check for leaks, test water pressure, determine the water’s pH level and color and make exact cal culations on rates of water flow, adding to its importance in the District’s water distribution practices.
“We consider our pets to be mem bers of our family and want to do everything possible to protect them from harm and poor health,” said Town Councilman Lou Imbroto. “Pet owners can take advantage of this free vaccination clinic, which pro tects our pets and our families.”
It is recommended for dogs, cats and ferrets older than four months to receive their first two shots one year apart and additional booster shots every three years thereafter. Dogs must be on leash at all times and cats and ferrets must be in enclosed carriers.Theclinic also offers to micro chip pets for $25. Microchips carry a unique identification number for a pet so if they ever get lost they can be taken to a vet clinic or animal shelter where they will be scanned for the unique microchip ID num ber. No reservations are necessary for the clinic.
New York State law requires that all dogs, cats and domesticated fer rets be vaccinated against rabies. If an unvaccinated pet or one that’s overdue for its vaccination comes into contact with a rabid or suspect ed rabid animal, the pet must either be euthanized or strictly quarantined for six months. However, if a vacci nated animal comes into contact with
For more information and assis tance, please contact the Hicksville Water District at 516-931-6469 or info@ hicksvillewater.org.
For more information, contact the Town of Oyster Bay Animal Shelter at (516) 677-5784 or visit www.oyster baytown.com.
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Slight water pressure variations or discolored water conditions may occur, and water uses such as laundering of clothes may be affected due to coloration of water. If the water in your homes does become discolored, it can be solved quickly by running your cold-water fau cets until the water clears up.
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DogFest Long Island-NYC takes place Saturday, September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park, locat ed on Unqua Road in Massapequa. Dogs are welcome to attend – they must be social and friendly with other dogs and people, comfortable in crowds and fully vaccinated. All dogs must be kept on leash at all times (no longer than six feet). For more information, please visit www.canine.org.
Classic Car enthusiasts and specta tors can also grab a bite to eat from the food truck corral, and can also check out numerous vendors and displays. Car owners can pre-register their vehi cles by at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car or register the day-of for $25 per car. The event is free to spectators. For more information or to become a sponsor or vendor at the event, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oys terbay-ny.gov.
backdrop of TOBAY Beach. Spectators can check out cool cars, vendors, exhib its and enjoy live music while surround ed by Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars.”
Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic features some of the hottest and most classic cars in the tristate region. While enjoying live music performed by The Mystic and great eats from the Food Truck Corral, thousands of spectators are expected throughout the day to get up close and personal with Long Island’s best classic, muscle, antique and exotic cars. Trophies will be awarded in each class, and children will have a say when deeming which
rides are their favorites in the SUNation Kids’ Choice Award. Car Show Long Island’s 2022 TOBAY Beach Fall Classic is made possible through the following presenting sponsors: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks and Sig narama of Huntington.
and the cause of the fire is under inves tigation and has not been determined yet.Later, Kevin said he was so happy he was able to help this family. “I just rushed in because I didn’t want any body to die."
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departments from East Norwich, Hicks ville, Plainview, Jericho, Locust Val ley, Cold Spring Harbor and Oyster Bay. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and released. There were no other injuries
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After the fire, the home appeared to be a total loss.
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“We invite all residents to participate in this fun event while making a positive difference in the lives of others,” said Town Councilman TomHand. “Thanks to events like DogFest, Canine Compan ions is able to continue the great work they do to assist the disabled communi ty people with disabilities”
Delivery driver saves family in Syosset house fire Car show returns to TOBAY Beach on October 2
Thissaid.spring and early summer, Pas tor Sheridan was a key contributor to the Chamber’s organization and pro motion of the 3rd Congressional district primary forum among candidates in the Democratic field, held in front of a crowd of over 400 people at Syosset High
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Information on the Nursery School programs is available online or by emailing school@faithsyosset.org or calling the school office at 516-921-3330. The school is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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“We are fortunate to have lists com piled to do the mailings, and particular ly with Syosset families the social media marketing we have done has proven effective. The best outreach and con nection we can make has been through our local families and word-of-mouth with neighbors and friends, from so many families who are happy with the Nursery program,” Pastor Sheridan explained.ThisHalloween,
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At the Grand Reopening the Syos set Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, and invited local elected officials, will present a ribbon-cutting ceremony and networking reception, also free to attendees and families in the Syosset/ Woodbury community.
School on Tuesday, August 2. Thanks to her and other chamber board mem bers’ efforts in promotion and social media marketing for the event, the SHS auditorium was full and the greater community had the opportunity to view (both in-person and streamed online) and participate in the event. Pastor Sheridan helped Chamber President Russell Green, another Syosset resident whose children attended the local pub lic schools, with several pieces of plan ning for the “CD3 Forum 2022.”
Faith Nursery school first reopened for sessions last fall, with its new aca demic director and lead teacher in place: Levittown native and Island Trees High School alumna Leeann Sigona-Hernan dez. Last year, following the 15-month closure of the Nursery School, Her nandez said reestablishing children’s programs.
“I enjoy participating with the Cham ber board as we’re giving back to the community and helping out small busi nesses. That’s really important to main tain a healthy and strong community – I appreciate the support from the chamber for Faith Lutheran Church and Nursery School and I’m happy to give back some of what we’ve received,” she
Local nursery school to host grand reopening ceremony
The Town of Oyster Bay was the recipient of $16 million in Federal funds to assist renters facing economic hard ships and housing insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pro gram, designed to help renters facing difficulty in paying their rent and utili ties/home energy costs, is being admin istered by the Long Island Housing Partnership and the official submission period has now re-opened. Qualifying residents can submit an Intake Form now through September 16, 2022 at 5 p.m. by visiting andicalrentaldemiceconomicterfundsJosephishTOBerapintake-SP.htmlversion)TOBerapintake.htmlhttps://www.lihp.org/(fortheEnglishandhttps://www.lihp.org/(fortheSpanversion)andfollowingthelinks.TownofOysterBaySupervisorSaladinostated,“TheseFederalweregrantedtotheTownofOysBaytohelpresidentsrecoverfromhardshipscreatedbythepanandgovernmentshutdowns.Thisassistanceprogramprovidescritfundingtopreventhomelessnessensurethoseexperiencingfinancial
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During the height of the pandemic two and a half years ago, the Nursery had to shut down its operations. Head ing into the fall for the 2020-2021 school year, after careful evaluation that sum mer (2020), a difficult decision to tem porarily suspend the program at Faith Nursery School was reached.
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On Wednesday, September 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church and Nursery School at 231 Jackson Ave nue in Syosset will welcome the commu nity to a Grand Reopening celebration, free with light refreshments provided. The school reopened on Tuesday Sep tember 6 and offers full-day classes for toddlers; two, three, and four-year-olds. In the summer Faith Nursery School received official relicensing from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
Early this year Sheridan was con firmed as a member of the Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors when former Chamber President Chanbir Kaur stepped down from the board.
In early 2020, pre-pandemic and six months into her position as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, Sheridan host ed a very well-attended chamber of com merce general meeting with the 2020 chamber president, Woodbury resident Maureen Nickel. Then with the pan demic regulations having been loosened in March of 2021 the chamber returned for another meeting to Faith Lutheran.
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Faith Lutheran’s Pastor Rebecca Sheridan is an Omaha, Nebraska native who moved to Long Island with her hus band and young children in the summer of 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and a Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, where she met her husband Rich, who’s originally from NewPastorJersey.Rebecca participates in the Syosset-Woodbury Interfaith Clergy Council meetings and activities, and serves on the board of the Long Island Council of Churches. She and Rich have two children – Erin and Grace – who
attended Faith Nursery School and now attend Village Elementary of the Syos set Central School District. Last school year their younger daughter Grace graduated from the nursery’s Pre-K, completing a half-day mornings’ pro gram.“We will hold tours of our classrooms and the staff will be on-site for any pro spective families. So far our school year is going great and although we still have space, nursery spots have filled up quickly. Enrollment has been good but the challenge for us is Universal Pre-K (for four-year olds) by New York State. We currently have six nursery school staff members leading classes,” Pastor Sheridan said.
“The event will be after school in Syosset, offering our neighbors a safe place to trick-or-treat!” Pastor Sheridan said.For more information visit FaithSyosset.org
In anticipation of every school year, Faith Nursery School does a mailing to all families moving into the Syosset Central School District. But many in the Syosset community stay engaged with Faith and its family programs through positive experiences.
Monday October 31, Faith Nursery will be holding a Trunkor-Treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the Syosset/ Woodbury community, for children of all ages to pick up some candy and snacks.The Trunk-of-Treat will be in the parking lot at 231 Jackson Avenue and in the case of inclement weather, in the church hall downstairs.
• Have household income at or
• Be renting in the Town of Oys ter Bay as a primary residence (includ ing all Villages but excluding the City of Glen Cove);
• Demonstrate that the house hold is at risk of homelessness or hous ing instability; and
hardship are able to recover and rebuild their lives while having a stable place to callThehome.”program is designed to assist Town residents with current and pro spective rent, arrears for utilities and home energy costs, and other expenses related to housing such as rental securi ty deposits. Both tenants and landlords may apply and both will be requested to participate (tenants must agree to par ticipate). Assistance under this program could be provided for up to 18 months of payments and will cover arrears and costs accrued on or after March 13, 2020. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis until Federal funds have been exhausted, with a priority granted to very low income households and households with a person unem ployed for 90 days or more. To be eligi ble, a household must meet the follow ing qualifications:
September 16, 2022
At the Jewish Museum in Amsterdam, I pick up a sheet detailing a walking tour through the Jewish Cultural Quarter which features 37 points (Rembrandthuis and the Waterlooplein flea market are included) and 12 museums, monuments and memorials. It is supposed to take about 90 minutes.
The big attraction at the Rijksmuseum (I only have two hours before closing) is Rembrandt’s famous “Night Watch” painting (I hadn’t real ized it is the size of an entire wall),
Tickets to all the Jewish Cultural Quarter exhibits may be purchased at any of the participating institutions; free admission is provided with the Amsterdam Holland Pass, iAmsterdam Pass, Museum Card, Friends of The Jewish Historical Museum, ICOM, Rembrandt Association. Tickets to the Jewish Historical Quarter are valid 1 month for a multiple access to all exhibits. Tickets to concerts at the Portuguese Synagogue: € 13.50.
Acrosstravel.thestreet from the Jewish Museum, which is housed in four former synagogues including the Great Synagogue, is one of the most beautiful and grandest synagogues of the world, the Portuguese Synagogue. Dating from 1675 (just four years after the Great Synagogue), this Sephardic synagogue is in fact a whole religious complex with the synagogue, archives, a mortuary, and a library.Known as The Esnoga, the Portuguese Synagogue was designed by Elias Bouman, who had also helped design the Great Synagogue of the Ashkenazim across the road. Elias Bouman later became the city’s chief architect. The colossal building dominated its surroundings then, as it still does today. When finished, it was the largest synagogue in the world, and even centuries ago, was a tourist attraction (Mr. Visserplein 3, Saturdaystillen/longread/portuguese-synagogue)jck.nl/ThePortugueseSynagogueisusedforreligiousservices(it’ssoIdon’tgettogoinside),
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I visit as many of the sites as I can, and finally come to the National Holocaust Memorial, which only opened in September 2021. It’s the first in the Netherlands to name all 102,000 Dutch Jews, Sinti and Roma who were killed by the Nazis during World War II. Designed by Polish-American architect Daniel Liebeskind, the 102,000 bricks, each bearing the name of a vic tim, form the shape of four Hebrew letters meaning “in memory of.”
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Jewish friends at his home to save them from death.
that bear the names of Jews who lived there and were murdered by the Nazis. (I saw these Stolpersteines in Dordrecht, as well.)
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Of the 107,000 deported to concen tration camps, only 5200 Jews and 30 Santi and Roma survived. “A warning for all generations, all over the world and in the future,” a plaque reads.
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Rembrandt’s famous “Night Watch” can be seen through glass where it is undergoing conservation at the Rijksmuseum © Karen Rubin/goingplaces farandnear.com
In the square is the February Protest Monument commemo rating the strike of the Amsterdam dock workers on February 24, 1941, to protest persecution of Jews. The strike has been followed by protest actions all over the city: in public transport, schools and in some com panies. Strike actions also took place in several cities around Amsterdam and in Utrecht. Although the Nazi administration, which invaded the Netherlands in 1940, managed to sup press the strike within just a few days, killing nine of the protesters, injuring many and perpetuating sev eral other ruthless actions, the open protest against the Nazis had the symbolic importance for all people in the Netherlands. The monument represents a striking worker called “De Dokwerker”. The sculpture is by Mari Andriessen, a sculptor who during the war refused membership of the Nazi-led artist union and hid
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to the Rijksmuseum for my timed ticket, which brings me through more of the neighborhoods that seem so far removed in time and place from what I had just experienced.
The Great Synagogue was destroyed in the Holocaust (it was restored and turned into a museum in 1961), but the Portuguese Synagogue was saved apparently because Hitler wanted to leave a trace of the van ished nation (I was told much the same about how Prague’s Jewish Quarter managed to survive.)
Outside the Portuguese Synagogue is the Jonas Daniel Meijerplain, a square named for Jonas Daniel Meijer who in 1796 became the first Dutch Jew to receive a doctoral degree. He was a leader in the Jewish struggle for emancipation and equal rights (which was won in 1796). There are Stolpersteine (small memori al plaques) in front of houses that are along the square (nos. 13, 15, 19)
but on most days you can buy a ticket to see inside. It is renowned for its exquisite 17th century interior.
You can also sign up for a walking tour with a knowledgeable, personal guide,I’vewww.amsterdam.info/jewish/.allocatedtimetowalkover
I go off to follow much of the list – which is most interesting because you go into this historic neighbor hood where you almost hear the voic es of the people who lived there, cer tainly feel their presence. It feels a bit like time
The world’s oldest functioning Jewish library, Ets Haim Livraria Montezinos, which is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, is also here in the Portuguese Synagogue (Mr. Visserplein 3).
The next morning, before I have to get to the airport (and after enjoying a terrific breakfast at the hotel), I tour the Gassan Diamonds, a historic place which had great importance in the JewishInitially,Quarter.Jews were not permitted into Amsterdam’s guilds, so the only occupations that were open to them were street trading (hence the giant flea market at Waterlooplein), financing, book printing and diamond cutting. In the 19th century many Jews worked in the flourishing diamond trade and industry.Amsterdam has been famous for its diamonds since the 16th century, and after 400 years, the city is still regarded as a diamond trading center of the world. The popular brilliant-cut with 57 facets which was developed in Amsterdam is known as the “Amsterdam-cut”.
mation on psychosocial behavior, parents of the children who participated in the study completed the Strengths and Diffi culties Questionnaire, reporting details about the child’s anxiety, self-esteem, mood and more.
and you get to see it as it is being con served, behind a glass-enclosed studio. A docent is there to answer questions about
found eating a healthy breakfast was just as important for children’s behaviors.
factories in Amsterdam left, five which offer guided tours.
I time it so I get back to the Sofitel Legend Grand Amsterdam hotel in time for its daily tour of this fascinating place that played such an important role in Holland’s history, and still have time for one last walk through the historic district to Amsterdam’s Central Station. It’s a hop-skip-jump on the train to Schiphol Airport (2nd class ticket does just fine), all of about 15 minutes ride.
A brilliant cut has 57 facets (33 on top, 24 on bottom), which originated in Amsterdam and is known as the “Amsterdam cut.” But, she explains, Gassan (pioneered and patented) a 121facet diamond with exponentially more refraction.Luna,who I watch polishing a dia mond, has had three years experience (it takes two years to learn basics, 10-20 years to perfect, and by the time you are ready to retire, you are a master). A half carat is the biggest diamond she has worked on, she tells me.
You also see posters on the bridges warning of fines for peeing in the canal or taking alcohol out of the district, and as the evening grows later, more and more police presence.
This 1879 building is long and nar row because it was built before electrici ty, so the workers were dependent upon natural light, and used steam system (you can see the pipes).
Onit.the way back to Sofitel Legend Grand Amsterdam Hotel, I find myself walking through the Red Light District, jam-packed with people. Here you can also visit museums to Erotica, Prostitution, assorted peep shows and museums devoted to Hash, Marijuana and Hemp . Even the public toilet is titil latingly called the “Sexy Loo.”
Gassan Diamonds has played a pivotal role in Amsterdam’s diamond history, as well as in Jewish life in Amsterdam. The diamond factory was built in 1879 by the Boas brothers, and at the time was the largest diamond factory in Europe. It was shut down during World War II, and resurrected by Samuel Gassan, whose father actually worked there as a diamond cutter.
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Samuel Gassan stayed in Switzerland until the end of the war, became a cap tain in the British Army. Working in the repatriation service, he helped chil dren of diamond workers who had lost their parents and who had been held captive in Bergen-Belsen, return to the Netherlands.InOctober 1945, having returned to Amsterdam, Samuel, now 35, opened his own diamond trading company, Firma Gassan, in the Diamond Exchange on the Wesperplein. He traveled all over Europe selling his diamonds. Five years later he owned his own diamond cutting factory on the Zwanenburgerstraat.
A new study finds eating a healthy breakfast -- together at home -- goes a long way to help your children’s psychosocial health.Wealready know that eating a healthy breakfast is important to help children’s cognitive scores at school. This study
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There are about a dozen diamond
This study of Spanish families may have been unusual as nearly every par ticipant ate breakfast at home -- 98.9% ate breakfast overall and 95.8% ate it at home -- and most had what researchers deemed normal psychosocial behavior (87%). That number of breakfasts eaten at home might be much lower in America since many elementary and middle-school stu dents eat breakfast at school.
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elevating sharp edges (not sparkling yet); and third, polishing with olive oil and diamond dust to make facet. Facets are what make the diamond clear and sparkling.Ittakes 3 to 4 working days to pre pare one diamond.
“Our results suggest that it is not only important to eat breakfast, but it’s also important where young people eat breakfast and what they eat,” said Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Ph.D., a postdoctor al researcher at the University of Castil la-La Mancha in Cuenca, Spain, in a press release. “Skipping breakfast or eating breakfast away from home is associated with increased likelihood of psychosocial behavioral problems in children and ado lescents.”Usingdata from the Spanish National Health Survey, Lopez-Gil and colleagues analyzed the eating habits of 3,773 chil dren aged 4 to 14 years. To gather infor
My guide takes me into a small room to explains the different elements that go into the quality (and price) of a dia mond - carats, colors, clarity, cuts and, of course, the ultimate Gassan 121- and fortunately, you can buy here at factory price (and get the 16% tax refunded at airport). ”You can choose a diamond
In the study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers found that missing breakfast or eating breakfast away from home was linked to higher odds of psy chosocial behavioral problems.
today, choose setting and it will be ready within 30 to 60 minutes – ring, necklace, earrings.” You can also peruse the jew elry store, filled with luxury items.
Pre-purchase the IAmsterdam City Card, which provides access to the city’s major highlights and more than 70 muse ums, city-wide public transport, a canal cruise and bicycle rental. You also get discounts at restaurants, attractions and concerts.
The most reported breakfast meals in the study were cereals, toast, pastries and bread.The researchers found that children who skipped breakfast regularly faced much higher odds of having psychoso cial behavioral problems -- at least three
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Gassan also offers a VIP tour through the diamond factory and the in-house Rolex boutique which includes a glass of champagne, a goodie bag and the chance to chat with a certified Rolex watchmaker. Or you can take a seat behind the grinder yourself with the Diamond Polishing Experience, where you can apply the final facets to your own diamond.
times more than those of children who ate breakfast regularly. Children who ate breakfast away from their homes were
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On the tour, we get to see the dia mond polishers at their craft, while a guide explains how they turn rough diamonds into dazzling brilliants. And Gassan has taken the “Amsterdam cut” to a new level, patenting the technique of the Gassan 121 diamond – a diamond cut with 121 facets to dazzling effect.
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I am taken into a room where, even though it is Sunday morning, there are a couple of people polishing diamonds. My guide explains the three-step pro cess: cutting (phosphorous blade, rotates 6400/min, coated with olive oil and diamond dust because only a dia mond can cut diamond; shaping and
In a display case are old pieces of glass with names etched with diamond into it. “This was a Jewish neighborhood and a Jewish company,” she tells me. “A lot of Jews worked here. During World War II, most were killed, so we keep the glass with their names. Gassan’s own father was a diamond worker in the factory here. After the war, Samuel acquired the old factory.”
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Starting anew after retirement
Julie and Dennis’s retirement was a chance to start over - to do some dif ferent jobs before retiring in their 60s. Throughout the Williamsport area she was known as “Innkeeper Julie” but to her grandkids she would always be Grandma Julie.
Julie looked into owning a bookstore, and a restaurant and a donut shop but
They had four friends in Williamsport, New Yorkers Julie and Dennis knew who had retired there six years prior. Williamsport is in Lycoming County and they decided to rent for a year or two before buying a house. The county seat, Williamsport is known for being a suburban city - it’s a large city com pared to the surrounding rural towns but by most standards it’s not a huge city. There are plenty of things to do in Williamsport and in the fall there’s plenty of apple cider and apple picking and trick or treating.
like witches, goblins and scarecrows. Her daughters were impressed with her baking and after they had cooled off and been decorated, the grandkids gobbled them right down.
Julie made the living room and din ing room at The Inn warm and invit ing with the comfortable couches and chairs adorned with colorful throw pil lows. A large baby grand piano stood in a corner of the room and any guest who could play the piano was encouraged to do so. Julie kept a sign-in book and a silver bell just inside the front door on a wooden stand and whenever the grandkids arrived, no matter what time of day or night it was, they would rush to see who would ring the bell first. Then, after saying hi and giving hugs all around, the kids would head upstairs to see where they were staying.
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Julie told me that night over cof fee and slices of red velvet layer cake that she was sad to leave her job and co-workers but she and her husband, Dennis, were looking forward to start ing a new adventure in Pennsylvania. Because they were still young-ish, they were going to start second careers. Julie wanted to own a store of her own and Dennis, who had worked as a mechanic for most of his life, wanted to fix up antique cars. That had always been his dream and Julie told him to go for it. The shop he worked at was in Linden, Pa., which was just a 10 or 15-minute drive from home.
During the winter months there are plenty of cold-weather sports to engage in and on weekends Julie and Dennis enjoyed snow skiing. Williamsport is in northern Pennsylvania - it’s rough ly 78 miles southwest of Elmira, N.Y. They tried snow shoeing since they had never done that before. There were lots of new opportunities all around. They both missed Long Island but exploring a new area was fun.
after careful thought she decided to open a bed & breakfast inn which she named The Silver Inn. She hired employees to help her at the inn which gave her time to enjoy her hobbies and shopping in the surrounding towns. She and Dennis enjoyed exploring Williamsport and the areas outside the city - the clothing stores, antique shops, thrift shops and gift shops. She liked browsing and see ing what was new.
The upstairs guest rooms were cozy - some rooms had fireplaces and over looked the road. Other rooms faced the back yard with its tall trees and over sized bushes. During last fall’s visit the nine of them stayed at The Inn the week before Halloween and the pyracantha bushes were in full bloom. With their bright red colors, they lit up the yard. It was beautiful to look at when sundown came.Julie was a natural when it came to being an innkeeper. Her face lit up when every guest entered her door and she was especially happy when so many of her relatives stayed. Working in her kitchen one morning Julie turned out batch after batch of hot spooky-looking but delicious-tasting Halloween cookies, cookies that were shaped and decorated
One day they all went to a local Fun Zone and played laser tag, jumped on trampolines and played different arcade games. The adults and older kids went for the golf simulator and everyone had a great time. The younger kids had naps after returning to the B&B - all of the action had tired them out.
The week their relatives visited hap pened to be Julie’s birthday so one afternoon before dinner Elaina baked a cake in the kitchen as the kids watched (helped). Elaina had a knack for icing and decorating cakes so she baked her mother’s chocolate layer cake then used a vanilla buttercream frostingher favorite flavors! Topping it off with “Happy Birthday, Grandma” in pink letters, Elaina adorned it with pink, blue and green flowers then stood back to admire her handiwork. She was
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My friend, Julie, retired from a fulltime job on Long Island and moved to Williamsport, Pa., two years ago. Before leaving her job of 25 years she had a big retirement party with 75 people at her favorite restaurant. Friends and co-workers went to the podium and spoke about events
dinner was a big hitJulie was delighted with her birthday cake which two grandkids brought out from the kitchen. After Julie blew out her birthday candles one of the kids hit the silver bell and they all burst out laughing.Aftertheir company left, Julie and Dennis returned to their usual routines. After all of their chores were done, he’d watch the news on TV at night and Julie would catch the headlines of the day but mostly she’d be content with her crafts - she was known for making cute, creative greeting cards for family and friends’ special occasions.
Back in Williamsport, when their two grown children, two sons-in-law and five grandchildren visited for a week in mid-October, there was more than enough room for them at The Inn.
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BY CLAIRE LYNCH
The upside to “carve-out” proposals is that no extra financial burden would be placed on young workers to finance the supplemental benefits. But the of ten-unexplained downside is that huge reductions would be necessary in future Social Security benefits. It’s just simple math. If you are going to carve out about one-third of the Social Security payroll tax to fund a worker’s private supple ment, then obviously future Social Se curity benefits for that same worker are going to have to be cut by at least one-third. Apparently, the hope is that a well-managed private account will more than make up the difference. Also, carveout plans come with huge transitional costs. Remember: Social Security is a “pay-as-you-go” program, meaning the money deducted from today’s worker’s paychecks is used to fund benefits to cur rent retirees. So, if you cut the amount of money going into the system, you must get funding from other sources to pay promised benefits to current retirees.
If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the an swers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www. creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book
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usually the plans touted by Republicans), the worker’s IRA investment would be funded with a portion of his or her So cial Security payroll tax. For example, currently 6.2% of a worker’s salary is de ducted for Social Security taxes. A carveout plan might specify that 4.2% continue to be used to fund Social Security while 2% would be funneled into the private ac count. In other words, this plan gets its funding by carving it out of the current Social Security system.
On the other hand, an “add-on” plan (the plans usually touted by Democrats) would require a worker to contribute an extra amount to fund the private account investments. So, 6.2% of his or her salary would still be deducted to finance Social Security benefits. But in addition, that worker would be required to chip in an extra percentage point or two of salary to fund the Social Security supplement. So, this plan gets its funding by adding to the current Social Security system.
Still others claim that Social Security should be managed more like other public pension funds. Most of those funds have a diversified portfolio, with a variety of investments. But every nickel of Social Security assets is invested, by law, in U.S. treasury notes, considered by everyone the safest of all places to stash your cash. What most folks who advocate putting So cial Security funds into private markets can’t comprehend is the immense size of the Social Security trust funds. Compared to a large public pension fund (like many teachers’ retirement funds or police and firefighter funds) Social Security is like Fort Knox and these public funds are just big piggy banks. Those funds may have billions of dollars in assets. But Social Se curity has trillions. You simply can’t com pare
A more reasonable approach to “pri vatizing” Social Security would allow individual taxpayers to use private or managed accounts to supplement fu ture Social Security benefits. And when you hear talk of such proposals, please remember to ask this question: Is it a “carve-out” plan or an “add-on” plan? There is a huge difference.
But here is the most important point I need to make about proposals for private accounts -- whether carve-out or add-on. Although they are often mentioned in the same breath as other proposals to “save Social Security,” they do nothing of the sort. Social Security’s long-range financing problems are the result of baby boomers quickly turning into se nior boomers. For years, Social Security
Both plans involve requiring younger workers to contribute money to an IRAtype account that would offer several investment options. The worker could choose a safe but generally low-yielding account or a riskier but potentially more rewarding one. The investments from this account would then be used to aug ment Social Security retirement benefits.
has been working extremely well with a ratio of three workers supporting one retiree. But by the time all the boomers retire (and that will be happening at a quickening pace over the next 15 years), there will be only two workers support ing each retiree. The system simply can not work AS IT’S CURRENTLY STRUC TURED at a two-to-one ratio.
The idea of privatizing Social Securi ty used to be all the rage back in the 1980s and 1990s. But ever since the almost cata strophic financial crash in the late 2000s, saying you want to turn Social Security over to Wall Street brokers (i.e., to “pri vatize” Social Security in the traditional sense of the term) is like saying you want some monkeys with a dart board to make financial decisions about our nation’s primary means of supporting older folks, people with disabilities, and surviving widows, widowers and children.
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But the difference lies in the funding details. In a carve-out plan (these are
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Orthem.putit another way. Social Security makes up about one-fourth of the entire federal budget of the United States. You just don’t take a quarter of our country’s budget and put it on Wall Street. After all, would you want the federal government, via the Social Security trust fund, to be the major owner of Chevron stock or the primary investor in Phillip Morris?
Each plan has its pros and cons. The downside to an add-on plan is that more out-of-paycheck spending would be re quired from workers to fund their retire ment portfolio. But the advantage to the plan is its greater rewards. Most “add-on” proposals are modeled after the highly successful “Thrift Savings Plan,” an addon IRA that has been available to federal government workers for years and has given many of them the kind of financial security in retirement not usually associ ated with middle-class civil servants.
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As I’ve pointed out many times to my readers, there are many relatively mod est proposals for reform that will keep the system running for many more gen erations. All of those possible solutions
involve either slight tax increases or moderate cuts in benefits. None of them involve the creation of private accounts for Social Security beneficiaries. I am not saying the private accounts are a bad idea. I am saying that they have nothing to do with the future financial health of the program.
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However,pipeline.could the current reces sion lag on and become worse or deep en into a possible Depression? I am predicting things could get much worse if solutions do not come to pass very soon. Unfortunately for many, it just might be a much colder winter than normal.
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Some still downplay and believe that we aren’t yet in a recession, but as history as shown us two quarters of negative GDP, which we experienced in the first half of this year, that we are technically in one right now and get ting worse. Will it deepen to a situation that is far more serious and worse for our economy? Based on the number of layoffs that are occurring across many industries, tech, (28,000 since the begin ning of 2022) retail, shopping (100,000 from Amazon alone in the second quar ter), according to insiderintellegence. com. Unlike the last two years, the slowing of business growth combined with higher wages has forced most companies to rethink their strategies going forward and to begin the layoff process in earnest.
with fresh fruit or sprinkle oat bran on Greek yogurt or cereal.
Long Island unemployment in July was 3.3% (Nassau County 3.2% and Suffolk County 3.4%) up from 2.9% in June below the national average of 3.6% as per the New York State Labor Dept. The unemployment rate for July 2022 was well below the unemployment rate recorded in July 2021 of 4.7%. The number of jobs created in July 2022 was 33,100 over July 2021. According to the labor dept., the following sectors cre ated the most activity: 8900 jobs were added in the leisure and hospitality, 7600 jobs created in professional and business services and 7500 in trade,
A: Oatmeal is the entire oat grain, in cluding the bran. Oat bran has been sep arated out and is often cooked into a hot porridge or added to baked goods. The biggest difference nutritionally is the fi ber; oat bran has more fiber. Oatmeal is about 12% bran while oat bran is 100% bran. Both oatmeal and oat bran are healthy choices. Top the cooked cereals
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Althoughstates.price adjustments have been occurring, the luxury market is doing faring better as the 5-10% of those buyers aren’t as affected by the econ omy or by mortgage rates. However, the key component in selling is pric ing correctly and realizing the time it takes to find a buyer will no longer be an overnight occurrence and will take considerably longer.
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Also what has come into play is that gas prices have come down over $1.50 per gallon in some areas in the last 30 days, as the U.S. government’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been adding one million barrels of oil per day (an allotment of 240 million barrels totally with help from our allies and partners globally) which has reduced gas prices by 40 cents a gallon. To me this is a temporary band aid fix as the war in the Ukraine drags on and I am not convinced this can continue with the lack of supply in the future and whereby gas prices could go back to higher levels. Europe and specifical ly Germany will have a very dismal winter since Russia has shut off the Gazprom
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I believe that there is and will be a future correlation between the number of layoffs and as well as the increased rates going forward with the contin ued reduction and softening in housing prices. Currently, this is being experi enced more in the overvalued locations out west and down south, where prices over the last year increased by 25%+. But now interest rates and inflation have now had their negative effect on the market since the beginning of the year. Although Long Island’s econo my has generally been very self-suffi cient and stronger than the national average, future layoffs and increase in housing inventory may turn our still current seller’s market into a more bal anced one or possibly a buyer’s market.
much more likely to have behavioral problems.Because those who ate at home were more likely to do so with family mem bers, the researchers wrote that social and family needs may factor into the re sults.“Family meals are a family time that
The bottom line is family meals matter and are beneficial for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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The question has been pondered and debated for millennia. In a letter to Herodotus, the ancient Greek phi losopher Epicurus wrote: “...there are infinite worlds both like and unlike this world of ours... we must believe that in all worlds there are living creatures and plants and other living things we see in thisButworld.”itwasn’t until 1995 that Swiss astronomers Michael Mayor and Didier Queloz made an announcement that rocked the astronomical community -enough to earn them the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Yes, the question, “Are we alone?” is quite profound, with only two possible answers: yes or no.
But 51 Peg will always be special since it was our first. Not only that, but it’s a star that backyard stargazers can seeThiseasily.week, go outdoors after dark and look midway up in the eastern sky. There you should spot the four stars outlining the Great Square of Pegasus. With the accompanying map in hand, identify its shape and some of the stars that make it up.
But back to the dryer. It especially seemed to take great delight in spin ning my sheets and towels into a ball so nothing inside the ball dried. I know that a lot of people have similar dryer frustrations, but my dryer has it in for all my other clothes as well. If I were to put even one lone sock into the dryer for a full cycle, that too would come out damp at the end. Of course, it would only be one sock, because the washer, which also has it in for me, would have already made the other sock in the pair disappear.Backin my great-grandmother’s day, they had to do the dishes and wash the clothes by hand, take the rug out back and beat it with a stick, and make a bad cup of coffee in a pan over a fire. Do I feel fortunate that we have all these modern appliances now, so I don’t have to burn my toast over an
“What do you mean it’s me?” I replied.“Well, doesn’t it seem like an awfully big coincidence that ALL your applianc es would revolt against you?”
“Maybe it’s you,” said my husband when I went on my latest appliance rant.
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I have a dryer that doesn’t dry. You would think that if you are a house hold appliance and you only have one job, you should just do it. And yet our dryer seems to have missed the memo and only kind-of-dries in the most min imal way a dryer can dry, which is to say, not really much at all.
Whether 51 Peg b -- or any other exo planet -- is inhabited is unknown. What is clear, though, is that the chemistry for life as we know it is found every where in the universe, and the number of planets where life might form and evolve is increasing every day.
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instead of down and nailed me and the white shirt I rode in on.
Astronomers calculate that this alien world orbits its parent star in only 4.2 days and that it endures a tempera ture of some 1,850 F (1,011 C). While a few worlds had already been reported to be circling pulsars -- and even a few technical glitches masqueraded as planets -- astronomers cite this as the first detection of a planet orbiting an ordinary star.
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And each is staggering in its impli cations!
Who among us has never gazed into a starry night sky and wondered, “Are we alone in the universe?” With the hundreds of billions of stars in just our own Milky Way galaxy -- with possibly trillions of other galaxies beyond -- is it not possible that orbiting some stars there are at least a few planets where life has originated and evolved?
that’s a feat reserved for today’s most sophisticated telescopes.
I still don’t know what to do with the sheets that roll up in a ball in the dryer so nothing else gets dry,” I said to my husband.
open flame instead of having my toaster oven burn it for me? Yes. But why did it seem that they’d had enough applianc ing and were rising up Terminator-style to overthrow mankind one lone sock at a time?“Meanwhile,
“Isn’t it obvious?” said my husband.
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They reported that the sunlike star 51 Pegasi -- affectionately known to astronomers as 51 Peg -- some 50.9 light years away appeared to be wobbling as if a planet were orbiting nearby and tugging gravitationally on it. Originally named 51 Pegasi b, this world is now called Dimidium, the Latin word for “half”, because it is believed to contain nearly half the mass of Jupiter.
I’ve had petulant appliances before. There was the dishwasher that flooded the kitchen out of spite when I overloaded it, the toaster oven that burnt all the toast and the garage refrig erator that stopped refrigerating when I hit it with the car for the umpteenth time. In the case of the refrigerator, I could understand why it would stop working, but the others just seemed to want to torment me.
If your sky is dark and relatively free from light pollution, try to spot 51 Peg. It’s located almost midway between the two westernmost stars of the square, and slightly west of the line connecting them.It’s a faint star, barely visible to the naked eye, but you should have lit tle trouble spotting it with binoculars. Don’t expect to see its planet, though;
“Maybe... you have an appliance curse.”“You think I angered an appliance god and they put a whammy on me?” I wondered.“Withyou, honey, anything is possi ble,” he Naturally,retorted.the dryer had stopped working properly pretty much the min ute the warranty expired. It seemed to be in cahoots with the vacuum cleaner, which did the same thing. Some peo ple think the world is out to get them. I’m pretty sure the appliances of the world are out to get me. I assume it’s some kind of show of solidarity for the time I threw the coffee machine across the kitchen when it shot espresso out
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“No,” he replied. “Just don’t wash the sheets.”
As of today, astronomers have found 5,159 such exoplanets. And just this year, the James Webb Space Telescope not only photographed the first plan et orbiting the star HIP65426 but also found carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a planet orbiting the star WASP-39.
“Get a new dryer?” I wondered.
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8. Lift the square of ganache from the pan, turn it over onto a work surface, and remove the plastic wrap. If you are dipping squares, apply a thin coat of melted un tempered chocolate to one side of the ganache square with a small offset spatula. (If you are making truffles, don’t apply the chocolate coating.)
Force Noire Ganache
So many people love to indulge in rich chocolate every once in a while. It’s certainly possible to tempt that sweet tooth by visiting a neighbor hood candy shop. But it’s just as easy to ex
9. Let the chocolate harden. Turn the ganache square over and trim the edges. Cut the ganache into 1-inch squares with a knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry before each cut and wiped clean after
4. When the chocolate is almost at 115° F, remove the cream from the refrigerator. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a small saucepan and heat it to 115° F, stirring occasionally.
12 ounces 61 to 70 percent chocolate, finely chopped 3 tablespoons (11⁄2 ounces) unsalted butter with 82 percent butterfat, very soft (75 AboutF)
7. Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it has set, 2 to 4 hours. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until
you are ready to dip squares or roll truffles.
10. If you are squares,dippingtemper the chocolate and then dip the squares. Store the dipped chocolates in a cool, dry place, not in the refrigerator.
each cut.
1⁄2 cup (4 ounces) heavy whipping cream
(Stewart, Tabori and Chang) by Michael Recchiuti & Fran Gage showcases the predomi nant taste of rich choco late and not much more. It’s certain to melt in the mouth.
Makes about 50 dipped squares or round truffles
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2. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap.
1⁄4 cup melted tempered 61 to 70 percent chocolate, if dipping squares Tempered 61 to 70 percent chocolate for dipping squares, or unsweetened natu ral cocoa powder for rolling truffles
5. Pour the chocolate and cream into a 1-quart clear vessel. Blend with an immersion blender using a stirring motion, making sure you reach the bottom of the ves sel. The ganache will thicken, be coming slightly less shiny, and de velop a pudding-like consistency. Add the butter and incorporate it with the immersion blender.
1. Stir the cream and invert sugar together in a medium saucepan. Scrape the vanilla seeds from the bean into the pan and then add the bean. Bring to a boil over me dium heat, remove from the heat, and cover the top of the pan with plastic wrap. When the cream has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
11. If you are making truffles, dust your palms with cocoa pow der, roll the ganache squares into balls, and then coat with cocoa powder. Place the truffles in a bowl or plastic bag that con tains enough cocoa powder to keep them from sticking togeth er. Store in the refrigerator, but remove them 30 minutes before serving.
3. Put the chocolate in a medi um stainless steel bowl and set the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Heat, stirring occasional ly, until the chocolate melts and registers 115° F on an instant-read thermometer. Lift the bowl from the pot.
6. Pour the ganache into the lined pan. Spread it as evenly as possi ble with a small offset spatula.
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Already making new friends! happy to be back at Robbins Lane!
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The first day of school was filled with smiles and excitement as the buses rolled into Robbins Lane. The students were met by just as much excitement from the teach ers, staff and Principal Mr. Meyers, who were waiting to greet them. The PTA dec
First day smiles at Robbins Lane School
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10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Songs for Baby’s Day (Ages Birth to 30 Months) Come and enjoy this literacy building, fun and educational musical storytime.
This Week’s Events at the Jericho Public Library
Gift baskets will be raffled off to new cardholders at the Jericho Public Library.
2:00 p.m.: HYBRID: The Natural & Human History of the Hempstead Plains with Dr. Paul van Wie, Editor, Author, Historian - The Hempstead Plains, the only natural tallgrass prairie east of the Appalachians, once covered approximately 40,000 acres in Nassau County. Today, a small area of the Plains continues to exist as a nature preserve, a unique gem in a heavily developed area. Learn about the Plains in this special program with Dr. van Wie, history professor at Molloy College and the editor of a new book about the Plains.
7:00 p.m.: Teens: Owl JournalWhether keeping track of goals, creat ing better habits, recording homework or creating space to reflect on values and beliefs, a journal can be a powerful and useful tool. Teens will paint an owl on the cover of their own journal, brief ly talking about the different reasons and best approaches to journaling.
Want a chance to win one of three gift baskets? Each new cardholder who reg isters during the month of September will be entered into the raffle.
Played Chess by Robert Dugoni
4:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Art Workshop with Art Teacher Amy (Grades 1–6) - Learn about elephants, draw one, then color it with pencils and watercolors! No prior art experience necessary!
Friday, September 16th
7:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Fall into Monarchs (Grade 6 and Up)Monarch butterflies are among the most recognizable insects in America, with an astounding autumn migration seen throughout Long Island lasting thousands of miles. A series of manmade problems are causing an ongoing and serious population decline. Find out about the monarch’s life cycle, what they do for us, and what we can do for them. Teens who attend will earn 1 hour of community service credit.
7:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Elementary Science: Shiny Pennies (Pre-K to Grade 2) - Become a scientist as you conduct experiments with just a few common household materials. This month, we will take dull, dirty pennies and make them shiny again!
Shredding at the JPL: End the Clutter - Empty your drawers, clean your desk, organize your files! Shred all your excess paper safely and securely at our shredding event. All documents will be shredded in a professional mobile shredding truck while you watch all paper is recycled. No need to remove staples or paper clips. No plastic, mag azines, or newspapers...paper only! No registration required for this event.
Thursday, September 22nd
The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni - A character driven story about three generations of young men grow ing up and how fate intervenes with their dreams and friendships. Listeners are welcome!
7:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Chess (Grades 1-6) - Whether you’re new to the game or an avid player, this pro gram will help improve your game and develop new strategies and skills.
1:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Adult Game Time - We’re setting up the Meeting Room with tables and chairs. Bring a game to play along with your friends for an afternoon of fun and relaxation. Play canasta, mah jongg, Scrabble or any other game of your choice.
Saturday, September 17th
2:00 p.m.: HYBRID : Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Anthony Hopkins – Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of Britain’s most prolific and recognizable actors. His career has spanned six decades with performanc es on stage, screen and television. His career took off when he replaced an ailing Sir Laurence Olivier at The Royal National Theatre in Strindberg’s “The Dance of Death” in 1967, just before being cast in his film debut, “The Lion in Winter.” After considering retiring, he became the oldest person to win an Academy Award at age 83 in 2021, his second as Best Actor.
2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: The Lives of America’s “First Kids” with Valerie Gugala - What is it like to be the child of a United States president? Some pres idential kids were already grown while others were small. Some were happy and excited to move into the White House and others were not. Beginning with George Washington’s stepchildren we will discuss their lives before, during and after their father’s term of office.
Monday, September 19th
2:00 p.m.: HYBRID: Art LectureThe Art of Venice with Mary Maguire Venice, La Serenissima, The Most Serene! - Owing to its graphic location, wealth, power and magical scenery, it has to be the crossroads for travelers and cultures for centuries. It is the most unique of cities and we will bask in its opulence. We will surely check out St. Mark’s Square to explore the legend of those ubiquitous pigeons, pop into the Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Then check out the art scene at the Academia and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum. Noted as a center for pleasure and the playground of the privileged, we will join in Mardi Gras celebrations and learn what’s going on behind all those masks!
Winners will be announced on October 3. Raffles will be drawn at ran dom for each basket - no need to choose which one you want.
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2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Movie and Discussion: “Impresarios and Visionaries” Movie Screening fol lowed by Filmmaker Steve Taub
Tuesday, September 20th
9:00 a.m.: Teens: Practice SAT/ ACT with The Princeton ReviewRegister with The Princeton Review to take either a practice ACT or SAT online. After the test, you’ll receive a comprehensive score report detail ing your strengths and weaknesses. Disclaimer: By registering for either of these practice tests, you give The Princeton Review authorization to con tact you via email. You can opt out of future email communications from The Princeton Review if you choose to do so.
Wednesday, September 21st
Discussing the Film - Documentary -This is an entertaining and inspirational documentary that explores the positive influence that the arts have on commu nity. Featuring David Bromberg, Sandy Chapin and Vic Skolnick among others. Runtime 42 minutes.
Jericho Public Library holds card signup month
The Jericho Public Library will be hosting a gift basket raffle to help cele brate Library Card Signup month.
11:00 a.m.: IN-PERSON: Voting Help with the North Shore Branch of American Association of University Women - Are you a new voter? Have you had a name change or address change? Come to the Jericho Library for hands-on help! Please bring appropriate ID — driver license, birth certificate, utility bill.
7:00 p.m.: HYBRID: Talk About Books with Fran Cohen: The World
The Library would also like to thank the following publishers for their gener ous book donations: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Random House, Sourcebooks, Workman Publishing, W.W. Norton & Company.
Back to Bachrach and Beyond (IN-PERSON)
This year, 126 residents joined the Adult Summer Reading Club. They sub mitted 804 titles over nine weeks. Club members were eligible to win prizes, everyone who read at least five books received a free book, and 20 door prizes and 71 raffle prizes were awarded at the Wrap-Up Party.
The Mystery of Johannes Vermeer (HYBRID)
Once a controversial opera, “Carmen” is now the most popular opera per formed internationally. “Carmen is a timeless representation of love, lust and seduction gone wrong. Join us for a discussion of the opera as well as an aria performed by the presenter. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday Movie at the Library (IN-PERSON)
Funded through New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program (NNORC-SOS). The program will offer social work support, community health nursing, volunteer-based transporta tion to local medical appointments and shopping, and other activities and ser vices, including some at the library! Whether you are a senior in need of sup port, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will drop-in and get involved!
Thursday, September 22, at 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Louise Cella Caruso, art lecturer and appraiser
Presenters: Christine and Elliot Spiro
Thursday, September 22, from 1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
St. Francis Outreach Bus for Flu Shots (IN-PERSON)
Friday, September 16, at 2:00 p.m.
Department would like to thank the following local businesses for their generous donations to the 2022 Adult Summer Reading Club: Amy’s Boutique, Bagel Boss, Blue Jean Baby, Butera’s Restaurants, Center Coffee Shop, CS Nails, Spa, Facial, Denny’s Childrenswear, Dugan’s Sandwich Shop, Dunkin Donuts, Eastern Breeze Nails & Spa, Fingers, Faces & Toes, Frantoni’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, Gabby’s Gourmet, The Girls Room, Gloss Salon New York, Great Hands, Greek Xpress, Iavarone Brothers, Jerrie Shop, John Michael Salon, Kenny’s Menswear, La Femme Dangereuse, Majestic Image Salon, Mara’s Southern Kitchen, Mario’s Pizzeria, Max & Gino’s All-American Clothing Co., Meyer’s Farm Stand, Mixology Clothing Company, Ms’tique Boutique, New Country Deli, Naot Footwear, On Parade Diner, One Small Step Children’s Shoes, Paradise Nails, Party City, Pasta-eria Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria, Pokēworks, Ray Leventhal Clothing, Realistic Nails, ShopRite Plainview, Sushi Vogue, Tenjin Japanese Restaurant, Trader Joe’s, Twenty5A, Woodbury Sports, Your Face By Brittany Lace.
Friday, September 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Long Island author Ellen Meister spoke about her work and helped distribute more than 100 prizes at Syosset Library’s Adult Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party in August.
Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syos setlibrary.org.
Syosset Library celebrates a summer of great reading
Afternoon Book Discussion: “House of Thieves” by Charles Belfoure (IN-PERSON)
For support of the summer read ing program, on behalf of the Syosset Library, the Readers’ Services
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Presenter: Linda Reilly, Cornell CooperativeUniversityExtension
How to get ready for winter and ensure success next season. Topics include perennials, soil pH testing, and composting. For Zoom link, register at syossetlibrary.org.
The flu shot is available for seniors (65 and older). Stop by for your flu shot and basic health screening (brief cardi ac history, blood pressure, and simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes.) No appointment needed.
Bus will be in the front parking lot of the library.
Friday, September 23, at 2:00 p.m.
Seniors of Syosset Drop in Session (IN-PERSON)\
Putting Your Garden to Bed (VIRTUAL)
This Week at the Syosset Public Library
Ms. Meister is the author of eight novels. She began her career as a copy writer and published her first novel, “Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA,” in 2006. She currently teaches creative writing privately and at Long Island University Hutton House. Some career highlights include appearances on NPR and being selected for the pres tigious Indie Next List by the American Booksellers Association. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal blog, Huffington Post, Daily Beast, Long Island Woman, Writer's Digest, and other venues. All of her novels are available at the library.
This show will take you on a jour ney through Burt Bacharach’s greatest songs with some surprises. Bacharach, who is considered one of the most important composers of 20th-century popular music, has composed hundreds of pop songs from the late 1950s through the 1980s, mostly in collaboration with lyricist Hal David. Travel back in time with us. Registration is required. Register at syossetlibrary.org.
Author and Long Island resi dent Ellen Meister recently visited the Syosset Public Library to speak about her most recent novel, “Take My Husband” (August 2022), with Adult Summer Reading club members at SPL’s 13th Annual Adult Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party. It was an encore appearance for Ms. Meister, who was the featured guest at the 2012 wrap-up party.
Sunday, September 18, at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20, at 3:00 p.m.
“Carmen” (HYBRID)
Atmosphere, distinctive light, per spective, a sense of calm - the extrava gant use of lead-tin yellow and ultrama rine - all characteristics of the authentic works of the most mysterious of all the Dutch Masters of the 17th centu ry. Vermeer’s works are timeless and remain as wonderous and mysterious today as when they were first painted. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Join Jackie Ranaldo, Head of Readers’ Services, for an in-person dis cussion of the historical fiction novel House of Thieves by Charles Belfoure. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk. No registration needed.
Presenter: Tanisha Mitchell, librarian at Freeport Library and MET, opera singer
stated, “The Lords of 52nd Street are legends of rock n’ roll and put on an amazing performance each time out, recreating all of Billy Joel’s indelible hits that they were originally a part of. The Town is proud to present this free concert to residents.”
The Town of Oyster Bay recent ly announced that it is partnering with Long Island United for Recovery to host its 7th annual walk, taking place on Sunday, September 18, at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. walk start time. The event will be held rain or shine.
Participants in the walk will be sup porting those struggling with the dis ease of addiction, and celebrating those
in recovery and their family members. The event will have a resource fair, ban ner signing, recovery speakers as well as a DJ, free raffles, giveaways, activi ties for children, and refreshments.
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Lords of 52nd Street will play ‘One Last Summer Blast’ concert at Ellsworth W. Allen Park in Farmingdale on Saturday, September 17, at 7 p.m. This free concert will offer residents one last chance to enjoy some free musical entertainment before the fall season officially arrives. The Lords of 52nd Street features the legends of The Billy Joel Band, including Richie Cannata, Liberty DeVitto, and Russell Javors.Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino
Residents are invited to bring chairs or blankets for seating, which begins after 4 p.m. This outdoor event is being held weather permitting – visit face book.com/townofoysterbay or call (516) 797-7925 for all up-to-date infor mation.
All workshops are from 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Walk for Recovery planned for September 18
Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan
“We invite all residents to join us at this event, which will honor those who have lost their battle, encourage advo cacy and awareness to create change, support those in the flight, and cele brate those in recovery,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We thank Long Island United for Recovery for all of their efforts to bring resources together to support those in need.”
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Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker
Monday, October 3: Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset•Thursday, October 6: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville • Thursday, October 20: Plainview Jewish Center, 95 Floral Drive, Plainview
“We thank Long Island United for Recovery and Drug Free Long Island for their partnership in bringing such important programs like this to the Town of Oyster Bay, helping to raise awareness and provide support for those who need it most,” said Councilwoman Maier.To register or donate, forrecovery.information,edaboutister.com.https://7thannualliunitedwalk.ezregvisitAnyquestionsorinquirieshowtovolunteer,canbedirecttojtalento@drugfreeli.org.Formorevisitfacebook.com/unite “One Last Summer Blast” concert on September 17
Property tax exemption workshops scheduled
Nassau County Legislators Arnold Drucker (D-Plainview) and Josh Lafazan (D-Woodbury), in in con junction with the Nassau County Department of Assessment, announc es the 2022 series of Property Tax Exemption Workshops for local resi dents.During the workshops, Department of Assessment staff will assist residents with filing for veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, limited-income disability and/or home improvement exemptions. Enhanced STAR applica tions will also be processed for home owners already enrolled in the STAR program prior to Jan. 2, 2015.
Participants should bring copies of their 2021 federal and state income tax returns and other required documenta tion with them to workshops; for a com plete list, visit oforcountyny.gov/3575/Exemption-Formshttps://www.nassaucalltheNassauCountyDepartmentAssessmentat516-571-1500.Upcominglocalworkshopsinclude:•
Backf low device testing required
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“It is crucial to verify that a backflow device is functioning properly to ensure that potentially harmful contaminants are kept out of the POB community’s water system,” said PWD Chairman Marc Laykind. “Backflow devices keep harm ful chemicals like fertilizers, weed killers, and other lawn products from finding their way into the water distribution sys tem water mains should a low-pressure eventBackflowoccur.”devices are mechanical dou ble-check valves that prevent water flow from reversing away from a building in the event of a loss of water pressure. A loss in pressure can occur when a fire is being put out or there is a water main break. These devices must be tested annu ally to make certain they are installed and functioning properly. Residents are required to have a backflow device if they have any of the following: in-ground sprinklers, fire lines, swimming pools, or a private well that is interconnected with the public water supply.
“We are so pleased to offer this won derful event again in our beautiful hamlet and hope our residents come out and join us in affirming their com mitment to one another,” added Town Clerk LaMarca.
couples who want to declare their end less love for one another.”
The Town of Oyster Bay invites res idents to renew their wedding vows at a group ceremony scheduled for Thursday, September 22, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay. The special ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and will take place along the beach, with beautiful views of Oyster Bay Harbor. Light refreshments will be served to guests.
The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that registration for the Town’s Fall/Winter Youth Ice Hockey House League Program will begin soon for boys and girls ages 6–16. This program includes full House League games, practice schedule and playoffs. Clinics spanning 10 weeks in duration will also be available for registration including all girls clinics, 6 and under clinics, and adult learn to play clinics. Programs will begin on October 3.
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The Plainview Water District (PWD) would like to remind Plainview-Old Bethpage residents and commercial cus tomers that the New York State Health Department (NYSDOH) and Nassau County Health Department require annu al testing of backflow devices. This com pliance testing must be performed by a certified backflow tester and completed prior to December 31, 2022 to ensure these devices are functioning properly.
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in a drop of pressure may occur,” said Commissioner Andrew Bader. “Testing backflow devices is part of these nec essary precautionary and preventative efforts for all customers in our District. If a backflow device is not properly installed, chemicals and other pollutants can potentially and unknowingly infil trate the community’s water.”
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The ceremony will take place by the gazebo at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, located off Larrabee Avenue in Oyster Bay ham let. The event is offered free of charge to Town residents but reservations are required. Residents interested in renewing their wedding vows should RSVP by Friday, September 16, by con tacting (516) 624-6380.
“Practicing prevention is a key com ponent of keeping yourself and your neighbors throughout the POB commu nity safe, as it is impossible to predict when and where an emergency resulting
September 13 at www.oysterbay town.com/parks beginning at 9:00 a.m.; online registration will open to non-residents on September 14. In-person registration will be held on September 19 and 20 at the Bethpage Ice Center, located at 1001 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage from 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. Registrants must provide a copy of their birth certificate, proof of Town of Oyster Bay residency (tax or utility bill) as well as payment. Check, money order, MasterCard or Visa will be accepted. All registrants must bring these items, even if they have participated in the past. A parent or legal guardian must be present at registration.Allparticipants must provide their own equipment, and should have some skating ability. For more information, call the rink at (516) 433-7465, x 8234 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/hock ey.
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Registration for youth ice hockey program
“This recreational and instruction program is designed to give young sters a great way to learn the cor rect fundamentals of one of America’s most popular sports,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “In addi tion to receiving instruction on the proper techniques of skating, stick handling and shooting, participants will make new friends and create life longRegistrationmemories.”will begin online for Town residents on September 12 and
Town: Renew your wedding vows
“Our beautiful beach and pictur esque harbor provide the perfect back drop for couples who are looking to cel ebrate their love, and what better day to “fall” in love all over again than the first day of fall,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We look forward to sharing this wonderful day with happy
Water district:
The District encourages all residents and businesses to arrange for a NYSDOH certified backflow tester to conduct their annual backflow test to avoid any poten tial penalties for noncompliance. The Plainview Water District keeps an up-todate list of New York State licensed back flow testers on its website, DistrictFacebookDistrict’smittingtoter.org.516-931-6469alassistpleaseconcernsresidentAmandaPlainview,”importantwithinthisthathelpCross-ConnectionDistrictviewwater.org/resources/backflow/.www.plainThealsomaintainsitsowndedicatedControlDepartmenttoresidentswithcompliancequestionscanbereachedat516-931-6469.“Weencourageresidentstomakeannualbackflowtestingaprioritytheirhouseholds,asitissuchanaspectofhelpingusPreservesaidPWDCommissionerField“WeaskthatanyPOBthatmayhaveanyquestionsorregardingbackflowtestingtoreachouttotheDistrict,sowecanyouinthisimportantprocess.”Ifyouhavequestionsorseekadditioninformation,pleasecalltheDistrictatoremailinfo@plainviewwaResidentsarealsoencouragedsignuptoreceiveinformationbysubtheiremailaddressthroughthehomepageorfollowingthemoninordertostayup-to-datewithactivitiesandinitiatives.
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