Jericho-Syosset News Journal by Litmor Publishing

Friday, September 29, 2017

Vol. 77, No. 39

TOB adopts cell equipment ordinance

SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL CLASSIC

BY GARY SIMEONE

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from right), Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (third from right), Town Councilman Thomas P. Hand (right), and Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (third from left) recently attended the Special Olympics Long Island Fall Classic at Cantiague Park. Supervisor Saladino and his colleagues kicked off the morning with athlete and torch-bearer, Marion Nabar (center). The day-long event featured competitions in bocce, cross country running, golf, soccer, and softball.

Town says it would welcome Columbus statue BY GARY SIMEONE

Columbus Day is quickly approaching, and Town of Oyster Bay officials, as well as local Italian-American organizations, honored the famous explorer at a ‘Save Columbus’ Initiative at the Massapequa Triangle on Monday. Officials such as Town Supervisor, Joseph Saladino, Councilman, Lou Imbroto and Town Clerk, James Altadonna Jr voiced their opinion about New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s recent proposal to remove the iconic statue from Columbus Circle. “We are here two weeks before Columbus Day to preserve and protect the legacy of the great Italian

explorer, Christopher Columbus,” said Supervisor Saladino. “We’re also here to call on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to abandon his pursuit to remove statues honoring Christopher Columbus.” Saladino added that if de Blasio and the City government do decide to remove the long standing statue, the Town of Oyster Bay would be honored to have it relocated to the Massapequa Triangle. “Make no mistake, Christopher Columbus’ iconic statue in Columbus Circle belongs right where it is. However I’m more than happy to welcome this or any Columbus statute to the Massapequa Triangle, the heart of our Hamlet.”

Two important organizations within the Massapequa community, the Columbus Lodge Order of the Sons of Italy and the Italian American Political Action Committee, attended the ‘Save Columbus Initiative.’ Former President of the Sons of Italy, Tony Ventiera, said that he was outraged by the mayor’s proposal to remove the historical statue. “This is an outrageous school of thought by people and it mocks an important figure in our country’s history,” said Ventiera. “First they’re going to eliminate Columbus Day and now we’re taking down statues!? This is a horror and I support this initiative all the way.”

Last Tuesday, the Town of Oyster Bay took a big step to limit the intrusion of wireless telecommunication equipment in local communities. Town Supervisor Joe Saladino and members of the Town Board approved new regulations to protect residential communities from the equipment being placed on utility poles near homes. Supervisor Saladino said he has been one of the biggest proponents in fighting the installation of the cellular equipment in communities. “The Town’s new ordinance will provide us additional authority over where the obstructions are placed in the future,” said Saladino. Earlier this year, when the idea for the cell phone adapters came up, Saladino petitioned for an amendment to a federal law that restricted a town’s ability to determine where these devices would be placed. “With this new initiative, new criteria includes detailed site plans, specification of equipment to be installed, placement of signage on the equipment to indicate radio frequency levels and contact information in the event of emergencies,” said Saladino. Town councilwoman, Michele Johnson, who has also been a proponent of preventing the spread of the cellular adapters, said the new ordinance would help ease the burden on local residents. “There has been an increase in the placement of these mini cell towers and other telecommunication equipment in recent months and it should not be our residents responsibility to shoulder the burden of these intrusive devices,” said Johnson. She added that the Town’s new ordinance will establish stricter guidelines as to where the equipment could be placed. With the new ordinance, applicants will be required to get a building permit before installing the adapters. In some cases they’ll also be required to obtain a special use permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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Fall Prevention Awareness Day

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According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), each year, 2.8 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Furthermore, one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. These injuries can make it hard for a person to get around, do everyday activities, or live on their own. To help seniors protect their quality of life, NYU Winthrop Hospital is offering a “Fall Prevention Awareness Day” on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The program will be held in the Welcome Center at the NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, Suite ML-5. The event will feature six different lectures throughout the day designed to help seniors reduce their risk from

falls. Sessions are as follows: 9:30 AM – “Can Medications Put You at Risk for a Fall?” 10:30 AM – “Clutter is Bad for Your Health: Tips from a Move Manager” 11:30 AM – “Every Step You Take: Pedestrian & Driver Safety” 1 PM – “The Power of Sleep” 2:30 PM – “Make No Bones About It: Keeping Bones Healthy & Strong” 3:30 PM – “Positive Aspects of Aging: Resources & Activities Available for Seniors” Attendees may attend one or more sessions, depending on space availability. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required for each session. For further information or to register, please call 1-866-WINTHROP (1-866-9468476).

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Email: Editor@GCNews.com

A distraction from issues

To the Editor: Supervisor Joseph Saladino wants to make the Town of Oyster Bay a sanctuary town, a sanctuary, that is for Christopher Columbus statues. Yes, while the Town is on the brink of financial disaster and taxpayers are still reeling from a 11.5% tax increase, Mr. Saladino has made it a top priority to accept the statues of Christopher Columbus that are slated for removal from other towns. Adopting the President’s knack for distraction from real issues and promoting white causes at the expense of injustices against others, Mr Saladino has taken it upon himself to embroil the Town in a cultural debate when we really would like a debate over the issues that matter most to the residents of this Town. Taking another page from the

President’s playbook, Mr Saladino also has tried to quell any dissenting opinion on the issue. When several people, including myself, wrote comments on his official Facebook page expressing an opposing view and asking him to focus on real issues, he deleted those comments and even banned some of us from the page. I hope he realizes that as a public figure he is not permitted to ban someone from his public Facebook page. Remember this when Mr Saladino speaks of transparency, pretends to listen to the residents, and says that he is on top of the things that truly matter to the residents of this Town. And when he offers up Massapequa as the place where he would like to put some of these statues, remember that the name was derived from the very same Native Americans who Columbus exploited and harmed. Karen Higgins

“Stroke: A treatable emergency” NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free community lecture for seniors: “Stroke: A Treatable Emergency,” on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 1:15 PM. The comprehensive program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola, one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Avenue. It will explain what individuals need to know to protect their quality of life. Shazia Alam, DO, Director, Neurohospitalist and Stroke Services and Attending Vascular Neurologist at NYU Winthrop, will discuss risk factors, prevention and the different types of stroke. Dr. Alam will also explain

how to recognize the signs of a stroke, why you need to act fast, and the latest information about available treatments. A question and answer period will follow the lecture. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building; metered lots (quarters needed) are across the street. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916. Health Update for Seniors is a free community health education program presented by the Department of Public Affairs, Geriatric Health Services and the Winthrop Home Health Agency. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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Pictured above (from left to right): Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Town Councilman Tom Hand, Town Councilman Lou Imbroto, and Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson join with volunteers from the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson recently joined with members of the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources and volunteers from the North Oyster Bay

Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) to reseed Oyster Bay Harbor with over 250,000 oysters grown out and matured by the Town through FLUPSY (FLoating UPweller System) silos. This initiative improves water quality, bol-

sters the local economy, and improves the resiliency of our coastal communities by restoring shellfish populations to the harbor. “Oyster Bay Harbor has long been considered one of the crown jewels of Oyster Bay, and I’m proud to say that under my administration we are now doing more than ever before to improve its water quality,” Supervisor Saladino stated. “The Town, along with volunteers from the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association, is heading out on the waters and reseeding the harbor with 250,000 oysters which have been grown out and matured through the Town’s FLUPSY system.” The Town’s FLUPSY program, short for Floating Upweller System, has been integral to increasing shellfish populations around Oyster Bay Harbor. At the beginning of the summer, the Town purchased seed oysters from Cornell Cooperative Extension and placed them in the FLUPSYs. This allowed the seed oysters to mature and grow out through a steady diet of nutrient-rich water and protection from natural predators such as crabs. “This purchase was largely made by reinvesting into the waters the revenue generated from shellfish licensing permits,” Supervisor Saladino added. “Protecting our natural assets is crit-

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Putting the oysters back in Oyster Bay

3 ically important for our Town, and by restoring and reseeding our shellfish populations, we not only strengthen the local economy, but also ensure we are working to keep our waters clean. Quite simply, there is no Oyster Bay without oysters!” Councilwoman Johnson noted that shellfish filter up to 50 gallons of water a day through their feeding process, so the preservation of Oyster Bay Harbor’s water quality through the repopulation of shellfish is an important component of making the water cleaner for swimming, fishing, boating, and all life in the Harbor. “I am proud to be a part of such a great environmental initiative that will preserve the quality, resiliency, and natural beauty of our local waterways for generations to come,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “Protecting our natural assets is top priority and I’m proud to announce that the Town is currently looking to expand this initiative to the South Shore to help repopulate and reseed the Great South Bay – as the Great South Bay once boasted a wealth of shellfish but is now practically devoid.” For more information on the Town’s FLUPSY program, please contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943.

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From left, Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante congratulates National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Wanlin Li, Melinda Blumenstock, Bradley Greenberg, Nishant Bhaumik, Simar Kohli, Mathew Chvasta, Nikhil Jhaveri, and Grace Kim, along with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Rogers. Eight Syosset High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Nishant Bhaumik, Melinda Blumenstock, Mathew Chvasta, Bradley Greenberg, Nikhil Jhaveri, Grace Kim, Simar Kohli and Wanlin Li. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation awarded this distinction to approximately 16,000 high school students nationwide. The semifinalists have qualified to compete for approximately 7,500 available National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million. Finalists will be announced in February 2018, with the winners to be named in the spring. Semifinalists qualified by scoring among the highest in the state on

the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last year, including the top 1 percent nationally. “We are very proud of these students and their incredible academic achievements and wish them continued success in their futures, said Syosset High School Principal Dr. Giovanni Durante. Additionally, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 44 Syosset High School seniors Commended Students in the program. These students are among 34,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT based on a national selection index and will receive Letters of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

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In the Jericho Public Library Local History Display Case British Occupation on Long Island For seven years during the Revolutionary War (1776-1783) the British Occupied Long Island. We have pictures, books, booklets and documents of the occupation which include information about spy rings, fortifica-

tions, military officers and uniforms, and payments for housing. Also on display are Revolutionary musket balls and uniform buttons on loan from David Griffin, author of Lost British Forts of Long Island.

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (middle row seventh from left), Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (back row eighth from right) and Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich (back row third from left) joined with hundreds of volunteers for the Annual Fall Oyster Bay Harbor and Beach Clean Up. These cleanup efforts are coordinated by the Town in conjunction with the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay. Held at multiple locations throughout Oyster Bay Harbor (Theodore Roosevelt Park, Stehli Beach, and Centre Island Beach), these cleanup events remove debris from local beaches and shoreline areas to help preserve waterways. In years past, each Harbor and Beach Clean Up has resulted in approximately 40,000 pounds of debris removed by volunteers. Supervisor Saladino thanks all volunteers who participated in this year’s initiative, as it helps preserve the precious ecology of one of the Town’s most valued resources.

As part of a wellness initiative that focuses on highlighting and reducing the negative effects of stress, NYU Winthrop Hospital is offering a free seminar to the community, “Stress Management: A Mindful Approach,” on Thursday, October 12, at 7 PM. The interactive program will be held in the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in Room G018. Deepan Singh, MD, Psychiatrist in the Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop, will explain the compelling mind-body connection, and its role in managing health. Carole Filangieri, PhD, Psychologist in the Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop, will demonstrate proven techniques that can improve wellness by manag-

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ing stress and anxiety. Attendees will have an opportunity to practice these techniques and will learn how they can continue using these tools at home. A question and answer period will follow. Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave., which is free after 6 PM. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building, which is also free after 6 PM. Entrance to the garage is on First Avenue. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, please call (516) 663-3916. For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

At 1:48 a.m. on September 4, a 33-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Old Country Road in Westbury.

On Hidden Lane in Westbury, two individuals were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 3:48 p.m. on September 4. Arrested were a 19-year-old man from Westbury and a 20-year-old man from East Meadow.

At Sephora in East Garden City, a 20-year-old woman from Brooklyn was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 4 p.m. on September 8.

On the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway at Shelter Rock Road in North Hills, a 32-yearold man from Mineola was arrested on September 4 at 3:25 a.m. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

At 11:30 p.m. on September 4, a 24-year-old woman from Stockton was arrested at the Hilton Garden Inn on Privado Road in Westbury. She was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

On Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead, a 37-year-old man from West Babylon was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3:35 a.m. on September 4.

At the intersection of Merrick Avenue and Park Boulevard in Westbury, a 23-year-old man from West Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on September 5 at 2:10 a.m.

At 4:25 a.m. on September 4, a 29-year-old man from Lindenhurst was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 35 in North Hills. n

Driving While Intoxicated was the charge brought against a 31-year-old man from Baltimore, when he was arrested on the North Service Road of the Long Island Expressway at New Hyde Park Drive in North Hills at 5:03 a.m. on September 4. n

On September 4 at 11:56 a.m., a 21-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury.

At Sephora on Old Country Road in Garden City, a 25-year-old woman from Brooklyn was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at 3:56 p.m. on September 5. n

A vehicle was illegally entered between 11 p.m. n September 6 and 6:30 a.m. the following morning while parked on Mist Lane in Westbury. No loss was reported. n

A 43-year-old man from New Hyde Park was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Roslyn Road at the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway at 12:50 a.m. on September 8.

Two subjects were arrested on Dibblee Drive in Westbury at 3:35 p.m. on September 4. A 23-year-old man from Jamaica and a 33-year-old woman from Alachua were both charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

At the corner of Old Westbury Road and Glen Cove Road in East Hills, a 45-year-old man from St. James was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 2:10 a.m. on September 8.

At the Bayville Water Pumphouse, located on West Harbor Drive in Bayville, unknown subjects damaged two park benches sometime between 9 p.m. on September 8 and 7 a.m. on September 9. n

A 46-year-old man from Jamaica was arrested at 1:20 a.m. on September 9. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Cherry Valley Avenue at Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead. n

On Plandome Road at Northern Boulevard in Manhasset, a 25-yearold woman from Roslyn Harbor was arrested at 2:13 a.m. on September 9. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

On September 9 at 2:52 a.m., a 28-year-old woman from West Babylon was arrested on Peninsula Boulevard at Lexington Street in Rockville Centre. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

On Northern Boulevard in Great Neck, a 47-year-old man from Flushing was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on September 9 at 3:20 a.m. n

A 37-year-old man from Westbury was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on September 9 at 4:15 a.m. at the intersection of Post Avenue and Old Country Road in Westbury. n

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Wyandanch was arrested at 12:55 p.m. on September 9 and charged with Shoplifting from The Gap in East Garden City. n

At the parking lot of the Woodbury Country Club on Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, a victim has reported that her vehicle was damaged at 11:45 p.m. on September 9. n

On Post Avenue in Westbury, unknown subjects damaged the front glass door of a victim’s business. The damage occurred between 11 p.m. on September 9 and 12 noon the next afternoon. n

On the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway at Shelter Rock Road in North Hills, a 50-yearold man from Deer Park was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on September 10 at 3 a.m. n

At Macy’s in East Garden City, a 47-year-old woman from Woodhaven was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 2:14 p.m. on September 10. n

A 25-year-old man from Westbury was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Union Avenue in that town at 7:20 p.m. on September 10. n

Personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Manhattan Avenue in Westbury between 12 and 7 a.m. on September 11. n

A 49-year-old woman from Queens was arrested at 3:40 p.m. on September 12 and charged with Shoplifting from Sunglass Hut in East Garden City. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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Supervisor Joseph Saladino (fifth from left), Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (fourth from left), Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (second from right), Councilman Thomas P. Hand (third from left) and Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (second from left).

modate these inspirational players. The Town of Oyster Bay created its first dedicated field at John J. Burns Park to meet the special needs of the players with features such as synthetic turf, which offers a stable, uniform and shock-absorbing playing surface. To learn more about the Long Island Challenger Baseball Jamboree, visit www.longislandjamboree.com.

Supervisor Joseph Saladino (third from left), Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (second from right), Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (fifth from right), Councilman Thomas P. Hand (right) and Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. (fourth from right).

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The Passionate Reader: An Afternoon Book Group - Join Mary Hirdt for a discussion of A Really Good Day by Ayelet Waldman. This is a lighthearted account of the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder and her beliefs on how it can be used as therapeutic medicine.

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Learn to Play Backgammon with Jay Palatnik - Learn the basic moves of this fun-filled ancient board game. Backgammon is played with two people using strategies and techniques which Jay will teach you. Bring a partner or come alone and meet someone new. Space is limited. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

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Mahjongg Party - with Jacqui Palatnik. You are invited to join instructor Jacqui Palatnik for a mahjongg Party. During this fun filled event, there will be contests with prizes for the winners. Some knowledge of the game is required. All levels of play welcome. It will be lots of fun! Come alone or bring a friend. Space is limited. Register online or at the Circulation Desk.

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Tougher days for the NFL BY BOB MORGAN, JR. A few years ago, I wrote a column saying we were in the golden age of the National Football League. Unfortunately for the league, this certainly isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the case right now. Some reasons that this is a more difficult time for the NFL involve President Trump and the ongoing national anthem controversy, but many do not. Mr. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s takedown of the national anthem protesters and suggestion that players refusing to stand for the anthem be fired can certainly be seen as yet another example of Mr. Trump getting involved in controversies well removed from his job as President. There is certainly an argument that at a time of international challenges by North Korea and stalled legislation on Capitol Hill, neither the Trump Administration nor the United States is so problem-free that Mr. Trump has time to focus on the expressive actions of NFL players. And, of course, Mr. Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solution, the wholesale dismissal of players for disrespect to the flag, is completely impractical, and would probably trig-

ger a backlash,. Nevertheless, while the league and its owners do not desire a midseason confrontation with the players (especially one with racial overtones), there are many football fans who essentially think that Mr. Trump is right. Simply put, these fans are deeply offended by any disrespect, especially by highly paid professional athletes, to a flag for which so many have sacrificed their lives, and which to them represents the greatest country in the history of the world. Others are upset that the protests are injecting politics into a sphere of life that is intended as a respite. The evidence is not complete, but there seems to be some evidence that football ratings, and interest in the NFL in general, are taking a hit in part because of this controversy. The anthem controversy will likely subside sooner or later, perhaps with players and coaches kneeling together and then standing for the anthem. Nevertheless, a much bigger threat to the league is the problem of potential brain injuries to players. The NFL

has already agreed to a $1 billion settlement over 65 years relating to player concussions. According to Sports Illustrated, the settlement will pay each retired NFL player, on average, about $190,000. A retired player can receive up to $5 million depending on his affliction, years of NFL service and other factors. Meanwhile the rules on the field against blows to the head have been tightened The biggest problem for the league, however, is that there is evidence of a condition, currently excluded from the concussion settlement, called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative neurological disease caused by repeat head trauma and only diagnosable with certainty in examinations after death. A recent review of autopsy results of deceased football players (although by no means a random sample) showed that that the vast majority of tested NFL players had CTE. If CTE is as prevalent as feared, this could have significant ramifications for the league. The concussion

settlement, which is subject to review every 10 years, might have to incorporate additional amounts to cover the effects of CTE. But more fundamentally, it could alter the image of the game pretty dramatically, with some seeing football as barbaric. It is possible to imagine that colleges, by far the major feeder of players to the NFL, might reconsider sponsoring football teams. Maybe the league, by a combination of vastly improved helmet design and rules changes, can minimize the effects of the brain injury problem, but it remains a major long term challenge. In addition to the anthem protests and the brain injury debate, there are other issues facing the league. The addition of Thursday night games has raised oversaturation concerns. The league is in a difficult, no-win situation when it gets involved with off the field conduct of players, including domestic violence allegations. In any event, the NFL, thought almost invincible a few year ago, will need to respond to major challenges.

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Local runners score in Race Against Poverty

Congratulations to local athletes Steven Weinstein of Woodbury and Charlene Sloane of Jericho, each of whom came home with an award from the UJA - Federation of New York Aqua Run Race Against Poverty, which was held at TOBAY Beach on Sunday, September 27th. The Aqua Run consisted of an 800 Meter swim in South Oyster Bay, followed by a 3 mile run by the TOBAY Boat Basin and through the TOBAY Beach Bird and Game Preserve. Steven Weinstein earned top men’s honors in the 65-69 age group with a finish of 41 minutes, 23 seconds, and Charlene Sloane was the first place finisher in the women’s 65-69 age group with a time of 39 minutes, 52 seconds.

The money raised from this event helps support UJA-Federation of New York’s local poverty initiatives. Together with its nonprofit partners, UJA-Federation helps to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and train the unemployed. Thanks go to the most generous sponsors of the Aqua Run, led by BWD Sports and Entertainment, Purity Products, Power Swabs, NFP, Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, and Jonas Chiropractic. Race management was conducted by the Greater Long Island Running Club, with Steve and Holly Jonas of Woodbury serving as the Race Directors and Mindy Davidson of Bethpage serving as the Race Coordinator.

Charlene Sloane of Jericho leaves South Oyster Bay at the end of the swim leg of the Aqua Run.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (left) and Oyster Bay Town Councilman Thomas Hand (second left) congratulate Holly Jonas, Steve Jonas, and Mindy Davidson on the success of the event

Steven Weinstein of Woodbury crosses the finish line

Bob Shaw, the Greater Long Island Running Club, Runner’s Edge, and the Town of Oyster Bay were pleased to present the Tom Shaw Memorial Award to Diana Baritot, who was the 595th individual finisher in the 2017 Runner’s Edge Town of Oyster Bay Triathlon. The Award was a $595 Gift Certificate to the Runner’s Edge along with a special Citation from the Town. The presentation ceremony took place at the Runner’s Edge outlet in Farmingdale.

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Tom Shaw Memorial Award presented Tom Shaw was an avid triathlete whose favorite race was the Runner’s Edge TOBAY Triathlon. He was not the fastest competitor, but he loved to participate. Tom passed away unexpectedly at age 46 in November of 2016. In his last Runner’s Edge TOBAY Triathlon in 2015 he placed 595th overall. His brother Bob Shaw donated $595 for this award, which “is a celebration of all participants who live in the moment, and whose determination to persevere inspires us all.”

Free “Tobacco Cessation” Program Individuals interested in quitting smoking are invited to attend NYU Winthrop’s free Tobacco Cessation

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Pictured here at the presentation ceremony are (left to right), GLIRC Triathlon Coordinator Mindy Davidson, Runner’s Edge proprietor Bob Cook, award winner Diana Baritot, Bob Shaw, Oyster Bay Councilman Thomas Hand, who presented special citations from the Town to both Diana Bartiot and Bob Shaw, and GLIRC Executive Director Linda Ottaviano the NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue, Suite ML-5 in Garden City. The program offers a step-by-step process to help smokers quit for good. Attendees will learn about behavior modification techniques, nicotine

replacement therapy, and more. Admission is free, but seating is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, please call 1-866-WINTHROP (1-866-9468476).

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Best Places for Halloween: Spooks, Spirits, Ghouls & Witches Take Over October in Salem and Sleepy Hollow BY KAREN RUBIN No need to wait for October 31 for Halloween, and why should such a spirited festival be confined to just one eerie night anyway? Halloween festivities are under way in Salem, the epicenter for witchcraft and spooky stuff throughout October, with an official kickoff on Oct. 5 with the 22nd Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade, as well as weekends in Historic Hudson Valley where the Headless Horseman will again ride through Sleepy Hollow and pumpkins will be ablaze at Philips Manor. And, October 31 will feature the 44th annual Halloween Parade, in New York City, the biggest public Halloween parade in the world (you have to be in costume to march in the parade), this year themed, “Cabinet of Curiosities: An Imaginary Menagerie,” but there are many opportunities to participate, like taking part in the puppet-making workshops, during the month.

22nd Annual Haunted Happenings in Salem Salem’s 22nd Annual Haunted Happenings kicks off at 6:30 pm on Oct. 5 with its Grand Parade through downtown Salem. This year’s event is themed “Movie Monsters”. This time honored kick off of the Halloween season is full of color, pageantry, music and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salem’s students from kindergarten to college and our local business owners. Salem Chamber Of Commerce Ongoing events throughout the month include: See page D2

The House of 7 Gables, the inspiration for Hawthorne’s famous novel, presents Spirits of the Gables and Legacy of the Hanging Judge during the Haunted happenings events in Salem © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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Best Places for Halloween: Spooks, Spirits, Ghouls & WitchesTake Over October in Salem and Sleepy Hollow Continued from page D1

Daemonologie at Pioneer Village, West Ave. Forest River Park Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Daemonologie is a game theater experience that places the audience at a witch hunt in a 1680 village where magic is real and the threat is imminent. The audience is responsible (or complicit) in the outcome of the story. “We encourage the audience to be curious, use information wisely, and be brave.” Only the audience can bring the real guilty party to justice, and only the audience can change a tragic outcome. No one under the age of 18 permitted. Daemonologie Salem Horror Fest, Sept. 21-Oct. 15: Screenings, parties, exhibits, concerts, panels, discussions, and celebrity appearances in the Halloween capital of the world! Film schedule and tickets: Salem Horror Fest Wicked Wednesdays Family Events, an ongoing series of family-friendly Halloween-themed entertainment and creative activities at various venues. Faint of Art-Salem Arts Association Exhibit, Salem Arts Gallery and Shop, 211 Bridge St. Saturdays and Sundays, Noon until 6:00 PM. Salem Arts Association Presents “Faint of Art” – Our annual PEM inspirational that allows local artists to interpret concepts of fear, suspense, and horror. Faint Of Art Live Music at the Fountain Stage, weekends in October. Museum Place Mall, Essex St. Purgatorium 2 presents live concerts by local musicians – Schedule of performances “It’s Alive!” Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Poster Art Exhibit, Peabody Essex Museum – 161 Essex St. August 12 – November 26. Featuring 135 works of classic movie poster art from the collection of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett that provide insight into the evolution of horror and sci-fi films and how they have played upon contemporary societal fears. Horror And Sci-Fi Art Exhibition The Witches Three, The Witchery, 37 Turner St. 339-203-1307 Saturdays, October @ 3:33 pm (Additional shows based on demand): Live music and theatrical performance centered around The Witch in her many aspects. Tickets / $13 Running time about 45 minutes. The Witches Three Salem Open Market: Juried arts market along Essex Street and Derby Square brings together the area’s most talented indie craftspeople and designers in an open air market setting. Weekends. Salem Open Market The Whoop Di “Boo” Revue, Oct. 28, 29, 30, Bolles Hall at 211 Bridge

St. Neverland Theatre presents a ghoulishly-fun Halloween-themed onehour musical comedy show geared to family audiences. Neverland Theatre Kids Carnival, Salem Common, Washington Sq. 11am-5pm. Saturdays and Sundays through October. Small rides, inflatables, entertainers, face painting, balloons, and more. A portion of proceeds to benefit non-profit partners Salem Main Streets and Salem

The outdoor arrest scene begins approximately 15 minutes before show time. During the show, the audience may step into role as Puritan jurors. Tickets and schedule: Cry Innocent OCTOBER NIGHTS AT THE GABLES House Of 7 Gables – 115 Derby St. 978-744-0991 Spirits of the Gables: Get swept into Hawthorne’s tale of guilt, greed and revenge as the characters from The

Cry Innocent at The Old Town Hall: Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and you are on the Puritan jury, just one of the Haunted Happenings events in Salem © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Common Neighborhood Association. There is no admission fee to enter the carnival. Tickets for rides are $3/ticket or $15 for an unlimited daily wristband. Each ride costs 1 ticket. Kids Carnival On The Common Dark of Night at Pioneer Village, West Ave. – Forest River Park Oct. 14, 21, 28. In candle-lit cottages at the dark forest’s edge, ghostly tales are told. Seating is limited! Parking at Forest River Park is free. Schedule and ticket purchase: Dark Of Night The Salem Haunted Magic Show-Hysteria; Phobias! St. Peter’s Church Hall Theater, 24 Saint Peter’s St. October 1-31 New LIVE 75 minute show featuring Mentalist & Mind Reader Christopher Grace, filled with magic, bizarre demonstrations of mind reading, wild comedy and audience participation. Salem Haunted Magic Show Cry Innocent: The People vs. Bridget Bishop, Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, daily thru October. The year is 1692. Bridget Bishop has been accused of witchcraft and YOU are on the Puritan jury. Hear the historical testimonies, cross-examine the witnesses and decide the verdict. Is Bridget Bishop capable of witchcraft?

House of the Seven Gables (1851), come to life and recount their stories while you walk through the very house that inspired Hawthorne’s timeless novel. Legacy of the Hanging Judge takes visitors back through Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birth home to the events of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, through the eyes of the author, whose own ancestor, Judge John Hathorne had a hand to play in the tragic events of 1692. October 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 from 8 – 10:30PM. 35-minute performances begin every 10 minutes in The Nathaniel Hawthorne birth house. Combination tickets available. Reservations highly recommended. October Nights At The Gables Psychic Fair and Witchcraft Expo, Museum Place Mall – 176 Essex St. 10am-10pm Oct. 1- Oct. 31 Hosted by Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem, features the Witch City’s most gifted Psychics. Wander an emporium of magical gifts, meet real practicing Witches. Psychic Fair Festival of the Dead Event Series: Various events from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. Locations include: 184 Essex St, Museum Place Mall, Hawthorne Hotel, Salem Common. Halloween is the time of year

when the shades of the dead whisper from forgotten places and spirits walk among us. The Witches of Salem honor this time with Festival of the Dead, an annual event series that explores death’s macabre customs, heretical histories, and strange rituals. Presented by Salem Warlock Christian Day and hosted by the foremost authorities on the spirit world, Listing of events: Festival Of The Dead Haunted Dinner Theater-Be Witched! Weekends from Sept. 29th through Nov. 4th. Locations at Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. W, and Finz Seafood & Grill at Pickering Wharf (10/20, 10/27 and 10/28). One of the most famous witches of all time, Samantha Stevenson, comes to town to host a party for her husband’s co-workers and chaos ensues! Before the evening gets underway, you’ll feast on our legendary buffets and work with your table mates to solve clues AND interrogate suspects! Audience members will be playing minor roles, telling their own tales as well as giving necessary clues to discovering the mystery of who’s behind the mayhem. Haunted Dinner Theater In addition, there are many individual events throughout the month including costume parties, like the DARQ Zombie Prom 2017 (Oct. 7, Koto, 90 Washington St.); Heaven & Hell Party at Sea Level (Oct. 26, Sea Level Oyster Bar, 94 Wharf St. Pickering Wharf,); Super Heroes Ball at Colonial Hall, (Oct. 27, Rockafellas Restaurant – Colonial Hall); Wicked Night on the Wharf (Oct. 28, Salem Waterfront Hotel); 9th Annual Zombie Prom at Victoria Station (Oct. 28, Victoria Station, 86 Wharf St.); Rockafellas Heaven & Hell Ball (Oct. 28, Rockafellas Restaurant 231 Essex St.); and Gulu-Gulu Halloween Party (Oct. 31, Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St.) Also: Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball, Friday, Oct. 27 at the Hawthorne Hotel – 18 Washington Sq. W 978.744.4080/800.SAY.STAY 7:30pm 18+ Join Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem with guests Dragon Ritual Drummers for a night of magic, music, and powerful rituals at Salem’s most magical Halloween party! Join us as in days of old when fires burned on every hilltop and Witches gathered to feast, rejoice, and cast spells for the new year! Salem Witches Halloween Ball Hawthorne Hotel Costume Ball (Oct. 28) Hawthorne Hotel – 18 Washington Sq. W 978.744.4080 / 800. SAY.STAY 21+ The hotel transforms into an unrivaled see-and-be-seen spectacle that takes place across 3 floors. This year’s theme is “Hollywood Horror.” Winners in categories such as best individual, best group, best

themed costume are awarded cash prizes. With Live band, 2 DJ’s and food stations, this is a party that cannot be missed! Hawthorne Hotel There are also scores of haunted houses, psychics and witch shops and tours. Take time to visit Salem’s many important historic sites that go back to colonial times, including: House of the Seven Gables: Discover 330 years of Salem’s history as you experience the museum and collection of historic buildings. Built in 1668, this is the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansion in New England. The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name. 115 Derby St. (978) 744-0991 The House Of The Seven Gables The Witch House, home of Judge Jonathan Corwin, is the only structure still standing in Salem with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of 1692. Corwin was called upon to investigate the claims of diabolical activity when a surge of witchcraft accusations arose. He served on the court which ultimately sent nineteen to the gallows. 310 1/2 Essex St. (978) 744-8815 The Witch House Witch Dungeon Museum. You are there – in Salem Village in 1692, and you are guaranteed a unique educational experience with a chill or two. You’ll experience the acclaimed performance of a Witch trial adapted from the 1692 historical transcripts. Most chilling is that it is real. 16 Lynde St. (978) 741-3570 Witch Dungeon Museum The Peabody Essex Museum, the

nation’s oldest continuously operating museum. The PEM’s collections of contemporary and historic American, Asian, Maritime, Oceanic, Native American, and African art and culture, as well as its archival library and historic American and Chinese houses, are among the finest of their kind. 161 Essex St 978-745-9500, Peabody Essex Museum Salem Maritime National Historic Site – National Park Service: The Custom House was built in 1819 and housed offices of the U.S. Customs Service, as well as an attached warehouse used for the storage of bonded and impounded cargo. 176 Derby St. (978) 740-1650 The Custom House See calendar and get information at http://salemhalloweencity.com/ halloween-events-activities-salem/.

‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow,’ ‘Blaze’ Halloween Events Return to Historic Hudson Valley Washington Irving’s macabre tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” is the inspiration for Horseman’s Hollow, a spectacularly produced interactive Halloween haunted attraction at the colonial-era Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, NY. It is one of a series of Historic Hudson Valley’s Halloween season spectacular events, the largest Halloween events in the tri-state area, which draw more than 150,000 visitors to Sleepy Hollow

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At Horseman’s Hollow, Philipsburg Manor, you may well encounter the Headless Horseman in the shadows. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Country. They take place in several Historic Hudson Valley venues, each one an important attraction. The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze®, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-onHudson, (Sept. 29-30, Oct. 1, 5-9, 12-31 and Nov. 2-5, 9-12, 17-18, 24-25) The tri-state area’s biggest, most electrifying Halloween event returns with more pumpkin power than ever before! Meander through an historic, 18th century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display -- all made of jack o’ lanterns. In this elaborate, hugely popular walk-

through experience, see more than 7,000 illuminated jacks, all designed and individually hand-carved on site by a team of artisans. Wander along the main street Pumpkin Promenade and stroll across the Pumpkin Zee Bridge. You will discover an awe-inspiring jack o’lantern Statue of Liberty. See a fully functioning, 20-foot diameter Pumpkin Carousel with a variety of pumpkin creatures along for the ride. (Gourds only, no humans on this one!) Feel the earth shake as you approach See page D5

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A pod, a pack, a pandemonium – What’s that? BY CLAIRE LYNCH I was watching an animal channel on TV recently when the subject came up about what the various groups of animals are called. We’ve all heard that people call a group of lions a pride. It’s pretty common knowledge that groups of dogs run in packs and so do wolves. We call it a herd of cattle. We know that a flock of birds often heads south to warmer temperatures each fall to avoid the cold winters we have here in the North. Like people, we could call them “snowbirds” who live up North but who fly south to Florida for a few months’ vacation. My friend and I were puzzled about the names of collective groups of animals and after talking about it and talking some more, we decided to look up a few of them. This is what we found out. A “gaggle” of geese is when the geese are on the ground. When they are in flight, it is called a “skein” of geese. (I knew the term “skein” from a skein of yarn but I never knew this before about geese in flight.) When flying in a V formation, they are referred to as a

“wedge.” I never imagined that. I never knew that several hyenas together are called a cackle. Or that a bunch of kangaroos is a mob or a troop. A group of leopards is called a leap. Several chicks all grouped together is a clutch. A tribe or troop is the term for a group of monkeys. It is a swarm of bees. A cloud or cauldron of bats. A zeal of zebras. A school of fish. A smack of jellyfish. An army of caterpillars. A prickle of porcupines. A colony or family of beavers. A pace of donkeys. A gang of elk. An ostentation of peacocks. A mustering of storks. A romp of otters. A streak or ambush of tigers. A litter of puppies. Some terms I’ve rarely heard are: A flamboyance of flamingos. A murder or horde of crows.

A volt of vultures. A pandemonium of parrots. A bed of eels. A compact knit of toads. A fever of stingrays. An audience of squid. A squabble of seagulls. A domain of crocodiles. A congregation of alligators. A mob of emus. An implausibility of gnus. A parliament of burrowing owls. A murmuration of starlings. A flight of doves. A conspiracy of lemurs. A shiver of sharks.

A mob of meerkats. A mess of iguanas. A gaze of raccoons. A pod of whales. A plum of seals. A rag of colts. A scold of jays. A rangale of deer. A whoop of gorillas. A business of flies. An army of frogs. A rhumba of rattlesnakes. An exaltation of larks. This whole subject comes under the See page D12

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Social Security: Short and Quick BY TOM MARGENAU

Because Social Security rules can be so confusing to so many people, and because it can take some time to explain those rules, I usually spend an entire column trying to clarify just one topic. But every once in a while, I like toå give short and quick answers to as many questions as possible covering a wide array of subjects. Q: I am turning 66 and am about to file for my Social Security. What documents will I need? A: Generally, you will need your birth certificate and a copy of your last W-2 form (or tax return if you are self-employed). You need the former to prove you are old enough to qualify for benefits. You need the latter because your benefit is based on your earnings. The Social Security Administration will have a record of all your past earnings, but they may not have the most recent year posted yet. Q: If I apply for my Social Security at age 62 but still work part time, I understand that I am penalized if I make more than about $16,000 per year. Will those penalties apply to me for the rest of my life? A: No. Once you reach age 66, those penalties go away. You could make a million dollars per year from age 66 on and you’d still get your Social Security checks. Q: We have an unusual situation. My wife and I just got married about two years ago. I am 72, and she is 71. And this was a first-time marriage for both of us. But I’m worried that I might die before we hit the 10-year marriage mark and my wife won’t get widow’s benefits on my record. Are there exceptions to that rule? A: The 10-year marriage rule only applies to divorced people. So assuming you two lovebirds are still married when you die, and assuming your Social Security benefit rate is higher than hers, your wife will get widow’s benefits on your account. Q: I am getting my own Social Security. My ex-husband is getting a lot more than I am. I wonder if I am due anything on his record. But if I am, I don’t want to hurt him. Will his check get cut if I get some of his Social Security? A: Anything paid to a divorced spouse is just an add-on benefit. In other words, if you are due any extra benefits on his record, it won’t take a dime away from what he is getting. Your own benefit can be supplemented up to one third to one half of his, depending on your age. Q: I have power of attorney for my elderly mother. I called SSA to file a change of address, and they wouldn’t talk to me. What gives?

A: SSA is very strict about privacy laws. Those laws say the information from your mother’s records can only be given to her. If she is mentally incapable of handling her own affairs, they can be shared with her representative. You can get a power of attorney designation for lots of reasons, not just mental incompetence. If your mother is mentally alert, she has to change her own address. If she is not, then you should request to be what SSA calls her “representative payee.” If you do that, it not only means you can handle her Social Security affairs, it also means her Social Security benefits will come in your name for her. Q: Why does the law require me to carry my Social Security card and my Medicare card with me at all times? A: There is no such law. I haven’t had my Social Security card in my wallet for over 40 years. And my Medicare card is buried in one of my desk drawers. I dig it out when I go to the doctor. But even they rarely ask to see it anymore. Q: I am getting Social Security. We have a 16-year-old daughter who has been severely disabled since birth. She is also getting benefits on my account. Will her checks stop when she turns 18? A: No, her Social Security checks will continue, probably for the rest of her life. But shortly before her 18th birthday, you need to contact SSA and fill out some forms to get her converted from regular dependent child’s benefits to what they call “disabled adult child” benefits. Q: I know you’ve answered this question a thousand and one times before. But now I’m 62 and it applies to me and I’m finally paying attention! Can I take my husband’s Social Security now and save my own until I’m 66? A: Well, for the thousand and second time, no! If you take any Social Security before age 66, you MUST apply for your own benefits first. By the way, I was assuming your husband is still alive. If he’s not, then you can do what you proposed because the rule I just cited doesn’t apply to widows. Q: Recently, I got a letter from Social Security telling me they overpaid me about $5,000. They want the money back. What can I do? A: If you disagree with the reason for the alleged overpayment, you should file an appeal and ask them to review your case. If you accept the fact that you’ve been paid too much, you’ve got three choices. Pay it back all at once. Pay it back in installments, letting them take a certain amount each month out of your Social Security check. Or if you can’t afford to pay it back, and if you can prove to them that it wasn’t your fault

that you were overpaid, you can file for a waiver, essentially asking them to write off the debt. If you have a Social Security question,

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Best Places for Halloween: Spooks, Spirits, Ghouls & WitchesTake Over October in Salem and Sleepy Hollow C ontinued from page D3 Jurassic Park, where a herd of pint-sized dinosaurs mingles with an enormous T-Rex, brontosaurus, triceratops, and flying pterodactyl. And don’t miss Sleepy Hollow Country’s most iconic inhabitant, the Headless Horseman… yes, all made entirely of jack o’lanterns!

in the lair of the Horseman. This is Sleepy Hollow’s premier haunted attraction, right in the heart of the village. Not suitable for small children or the faint of heart (and they mean it). Enter at your own risk! All admissions are by timed ticket only, which MUST be purchased in advance. Buy tickets online at www.

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Look closely and you will see The Headless Horseman himself in jack o’lanterns at The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com Complete with sound effects, elaborate synchronized lighting and an all-original soundtrack by recording artist Richard Christy, this not-to-bemissed spectacle is the area’s most innovative fall-inspired happening. All admissions are by timed ticket only, which MUST be purchased in advance. Buy tickets online at www. hudsonvalley.org or call 914-631-8200. Online admission is: Adults $20 ($25 Friday and Saturday); Children $16 ($20 Friday and Saturday); and free for members and children under 3. Horseman’s Hollow, Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. (Oct. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 26-31) Taking the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes, Horseman’s Hollow transforms Philipsburg Manor into a terrifying landscape ruled by the undead, the evil, and the insane. Visitors begin walking a haunted trail, stumbling upon scary scenes of a town driven mad by the Headless Horseman. Creatures, human and otherwise, lurk in the shadows, ready to terrify the unsuspecting while incredible special effects disorient and unsettle. Those who survive the trail enter the ruins of Ichabod’s Schoolhouse, where they must endure a twisted maze of horrors, only to end up

hudsonvalley.org or call 914-631-8200. Online admission is $20 ($25 Saturday); $5 discount for members. Irving’s ‘Legend’, Old Dutch Church, 430 N. Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow, (Oct 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 26-31) Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic reading of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring the Headless See page D7

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Saturday Only 25% Off Entire Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included • Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 10/5/17 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer.

Sunday Only 30% Off Entire Dinner Check

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Cash Only • Alcohol not included

Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included

Cash Only • Alcohol not included

Lunch or Dinner Check Cash Only • Alcohol not included

Lobster Dishes & 14 oz. Black Angus Steak not included. Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 10/5/17 Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer.

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44th Annual Village Halloween Parade: ‘Cabinet of Curiosities: An Imaginary Menagerie’ New York City’s Sixth Avenue becomes a bestiary of fantastic hybrids, culled from the hallowed halls of Cryptozoology for the 44th Annual Village Halloween Parade, Oct. 31. Hailed as the “Greatest Event on Earth” by Festival International for October 31 and a top event in NYC by Events International, Citysearch and Biz Bash, that nation’s largest public Halloween celebration features tens of thousands of costumed marchers, hundreds Halloween characters, giant masks and puppets, dozens of marching bands playing music from around the world stilt walkers, jugglers, break dancers and other street performers that turn the avenue into a mile-long stage. The theme of the parade this year is “Cabinet of Curiosities: An Imaginary Menagerie” inspired by the likes of PT Barnum’s carnivalesque museum which featured “The Fiji Mermaid,” created with the head of a monkey on a taxidermied fish, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein – the real and imagined curiosities, made all the more plausible by leading edge technology like CRISPR gene-splicing technology promises to unleash “a host of unholy hybrids into our midst,” writes Jeanne Fleming, long-time Artistic and Producing Director of the Village Halloween Parade. “Halloween, of course, revels in hybrids, mash-ups and the frisson of crossed identities. So, as we approach Frankenstein’s bicentennial, we are building our own Cabinet of Wonders, the Parade itself! “Official Parade Puppeteers will lead the way with a bestiary of fantastic hybrids, culled from the hallowed halls of Cryptozoology, inviting our volunteers to build and animate our imaginary menagerie in our annual puppet raisings.

New York City’s Village Halloween Parade is the largest in the world © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com “We call on everyone else to fill the route with creations of your own, bringing forth new life from old to create our own Imaginary Menagerie on Halloween Night!” The NYC Village Halloween Parade, which has always encouraged young and upcoming artists, this year has selected one as grand marshal: Angelica Vox will be riding on a float designed by Alexei Kazantsev, its first ever done in a New Orleans style. Here are tips to join the parade 1. Be Creative – Wear Your Costume! ONLY costumed marchers are allowed in the Parade. 2. Show Up on Sixth Ave at CANAL Street. Map You can only enter this area from the EAST and SOUTH (from Sullivan, East Broome and Canal Streets). If you come from the West, enter ONLY from Canal

The Village Halloween Parade is a showcase of creativity and art, turning Sixth Avenue into a mile-long stage © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Street. This can get confusing and frustrating so follow these directions carefully! Here are the GPS Coordinates for the Entry Point: 40.7218599,74.0053841 (Participant Entry Point) 3. Arrive between 6:30pm and 9pm or you might miss the Parade! The subway is the best way to get there, parking is always difficult and the Parade makes it even worse. 4. Find your friends, good music or a group to march with. Arrange to meet a block or two from the Parade route and come over together to the line-up. Even with cell phones, it is hard to hook up with people at the start. Nowadays the bands line-up apart from the general public, but there is so much good music in the Parade you are bound to hook up with some fun vibes to dance with. 5. Follow the crowd up Sixth

Avenue (please do not go down Sixth Avenue, the police will stop you!) 6. Find a hotel before for the parade night. Most, if not all, hotels near the parade will be fully booked the night of, so make sure you book early! On trivago.com you can easily find hotels by the parade, compare prices to suite any budget, and read reviews to find the perfect hotel. (Note: The Halloween Parade is a 0% tolerance for alcohol event.) There is actually a Costume Contest (just show up and you are entered), and you can win prizes such as tickets to shows. For spectators, the streets are most crowded between Bleecker and 14th Street, so you might consider getting there early or try another place along the route, which extends to 16th Street. Come by subway: Sixth Avenue (B,D,F,Q) to 23rd, 14th or West 4th Street Stations Seventh Avenue (1,2,3,9) to 23rd, 18th, 14th, Sheridan Square or Houston Street Eighth Avenue (A,C,E) to West 4th Street, Spring (this station is closest to the Line Up area) or Canal Street Stations Puppet Workshops Invite Volunteers Every year, the procession through Greenwich Village has been headed by an ever-changing menagerie of Giant Puppets and Special Costumed Performances. This entourage provides the kernel of inspiration around which the creative energies of the other 50,000 Parade participants. The artists and technicians responsible for these puppets work throughout the Summer and Fall in many locations around the Greater New York City area, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Boston,

Giant Puppets are a famous feature of the Village Halloween Parade in NYC © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Cleveland and the North East. These workshops are busy designing and fabricating new creations to fulfill the changing themes of each new Parade. Some 600 volunteers from the local communities and from New York City assist in the various stages of building, assembling and operating the puppets and costumes. Every weekend in October prior to the Parade, Village Halloween Parade Puppet Building workshops will be hosted by the Official Puppeteers of the

Parade, Superior Concept Monsters, at its Puppetry Workshop in the Hudson Valley near Rhinebeck, NY. “In return for your help, you get lunch and dinner, a spectacular walk to the Hudson River and a bonfire. Spend the day or the weekend out of the City and in our Puppet Barn…there is always a big pot of soup, some hot cider, tea, coffee and cookies to fill out a day of good company while learning techniques and actually constructing the puppets that will appear at the head

of the Parade on Halloween night.” The workshops are free and open to the public, but spaces are limited, so you must pre-register and provide your own transportation and housing if you plan to stay the weekend. 2017 Workshop Dates: October 7, 14, 15 and 21; Rehearsal: October 21. To register to take part in the Workshop, click here. __________________________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights

reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/ karen-rubin and travelwriters magazine.com/TravelFeatures Syndicate/. Blogging at goingplaces n e a r andfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

Best Places for Halloween: Spooks, Spirits, Ghouls & WitchesTake Over October in Salem and Sleepy Hollow C ontinued from page D5 Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and Katrina Van Tassel. Flavored with live spooky organ music by Jim Keyes, Kruk’s storytelling captivates all audiences. Admissions for this 45-minute performance are by timed ticket only, which MUST be purchased in advance. Performances are at 6:15, 7:30, and 8:45pm on Fridays and 1:30, 5, 6:15, and 7:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley. org. Online admission is: Adults $25; Children $20; $5 discount for members. Sunnyside: Home of the ‘Legend’,

from HHV’s collection related to Irving’s famous story. Visitors can enjoy a shadow puppet performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and create Headless Horseman-themed art. Timed tours every half hour starting at 10am. Last tour is at 3pm. Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley.org. Online admission is: Adults $16; Seniors $12; Children $8; and free for members and children under 3. All events are held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based private, non-profit educational organization that owns and operates the historic sites that host these events.

Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic reading of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, at the Old Dutch Church © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

Fanciful figures made of jack o’lanterns are just a few of the 7,000 illuminated jacks on The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, a hugely popular family-friendly walk-through experience at Van Cortlandt Manor. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, 3 W Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown, (October 6-9, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28) What better way to spend a hauntfilled weekend than at the homestead of Washington Irving, creator of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Irving’s fascinating home — a colorful blend of architectural styles — showcases numerous, previously unseen objects

Because of the popularity of these events, it is essential to purchase tickets in advance. Buy tickets online at www. hudsonvalley.org or by calling 914-3666900 ($2 per ticket surcharge for phone orders and for tickets purchased onsite, if available). *

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AIDE/COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for the elderly. Experience with dementia, alzheimers, recovering stroke patients and sundown syndrome. Excellent references available upon request. Call Marcia 347-551-1720

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ASSISTANT P/T. Available 2-3 days per week. Knowledgable in MS Word & Excel. Reliable & responsible. 917-770-7965

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE: Monday through Friday, my house or yours. Bilingual English and Greek. References. Please call 516-707-0083

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Privately Owned Physical Therapy Practice, Loc in Sea Cliff For The Last 9 Yrs. We are the only standing physical therapy office in the Sea Cliff Village, located next to a busy Medical Office, sharing the same parking space, if you are interested please contact us at:

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HEAD /ASST. TEACHERS-CHILD CARE Excellent Opening At:

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Head teacher must have a degree in early childhood ed.

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SITTER WANTED: M, Tu, Thu approx 2-6:00 for Garden City family with two children 10 & 12. Light household duties. Must drive and have references. Call 516-241-5368

Call: 516-326-8236 / Fax: 516-326-8239 JOB OPPORTUNITY $13.20 PER HOUR

If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed

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CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

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

CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekday position Monday through Friday, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564 CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Part Time, Evening, Nights, Weekends and Overnight. Licensed driver w/ car. Please contact Barbara 516734-1165

CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCE POLISH HOUSE CLEANER Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640 ELDER CARE/CARE FOR THE SICK; honest, dependable, hard working and patient. Excellent references. Serious persons please call Miss Eugene at 917-658-6095 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE any day, flexible times. Good references. 25 years experience. 516-770-5776 or 516-2865148 IRISH MATURE WOMAN looking for part time position with elderly. 2 days per week, no weekends. Reference upon request. 516 382 6204. Please leave number when calling.

NANNY AVAILABLE Hi.. my name is Linda. I’m a very reliable and humble nanny with over 23 years of experience! I’m CPR CERTIFIED and a Licensed Driver. ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please give me a call: 917-723-5789 SENIOR HOME COMPANION: reliable, native educated English speaker seeking part time work, flexible hours, mature man, experienced, excellent references. Errands, doctor appointments, recreational activities. Leave message. Ed 917-226-5343

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MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE DOWNSIZING Fri 9/29 & Sat 9/30 9am—4pm 8 WELLINGTON RD Kitchen chairs, tables, lamps, art work, signed sports memorabilia, antiques, costume jewelry, golf equip, headphones, snowblowers, decorative accessories, new black chandelier, new hallway runner, lots more! GARDEN CITY ESTATE SALE Saturday, September 30 9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. 115 Euston Road Seven rooms of furniture (including Mid-Century Modern), China (Belleek, Royal Tara), Waterford Crystal, linens, kitchenware, home decor, appliances /electronics, outdoor/basement and an entire room filled with items from IRELAND. Call with questions regarding furniture, crystal and China. 516-286-2829 GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE Friday & Saturday 10/6 & 10/7 9am to 3pm 26 St. James St. South Clothes, books, housewares, electric heaters, Christmas items. Something for everyone. No Previews! RAIN DATE: Oct. 20, 9-3pm

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (cedar) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees. com

WANTED TO BUY LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, October 4 9:30 a.m. 144 Wellington Road Garden City, NY 11530 Upright piano, desks, den furniture, kitchen items, basement, attic.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

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

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

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, October 4 9:30 a.m. 144 Wellington Road Garden City, NY 11530 Upright piano, desks, den furniture, kitchen items, basement, attic.....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

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

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

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOR SALE TOYOTA TACOMA: 2001 EXT pick up truck. 6 cylinder, automatic. Excellent cab. 4WD. New tires. 151k miles. $2,100. Call 315681-5997

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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT FLORAL PARK VILLAGE Nov 1st occupancy. 1st floor, 4.5 rooms completely renovated. Includes Kitchen & Dining Area w/ SS appliances, granite counters, dishwasher, Living Room, 2 nice size Bedrooms and new full Bath. Tenants also have use of finished basement with washer / dryer, yard and 1 car garage. Hardwood floors throughout. Located in SD #22. $2,500 / month. For more information, please call Rose, Ford Realty, 516-655-7501

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WOODBURY, NY CROSSWAYS INDUSTRIAL PARK Available Immediately. Unfurnished and / or furnished windowed office available. Luxury building in prominent location. Reception, conference, room, WI-FI, photocopy and furnished secretarial stations available. Coffee Shop, highway access, parking. Contact for details 516224-5100 or email: jmn@jnovicklaw.com

BAITING HOLLOW Sunday 10/1 1:00pm-3:00pm 701 Bluffs Drive Soundfront Condo w/ panoramic views. Amazing sunsets. Fully furnished. 2016 total renovation heat, new windows, granite kitchen, insulation, CAC, Baths & hardwood floors. 2 BRs, 2 Baths. Amenities Pool, Tennis & Beach. $575,000 MLS#2956222 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

GARDEN CITY RENTALS $1,975 Three rooms, 1 Bed, EIK, A/C, parking $3,350 Four rooms, 2 Bed, New EIK Tiled/Walk In Shower, Doorman. Oct 15 occupancy $4,200 Six rooms, 3 Bed, 2 new Bath, FDR, 7 closets, elevator Oct 15 occupancy Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

HOMES FOR RENT FLORAL PARK VILLAGE Beautiful duplex style house located in the heart of Floral Park Village. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Washer/Dryer. Pet friendly. Close to LIRR, stores & restaurants. School District #22. Available Nov 1. $3,000/month + utilities. Shown by appointment by broker Maureen Lyons 516-6954492

GARAGE/PARKING SPACE FOR RENT COMMUTER PARKING AVAILABLE: 2 blocks from Port Washington Railroad. 516-883-3200

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Call 516-248-3048 NEW HYDE PARK: 6 Tuxedo Ave., first floor, 1500 sqft, private entrance. Please call for details. Owner 516-650-4880 or 516-456-1599

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

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VACATION RENTAL NORTH FORK FALL RENTAL Jamesport gem available for fall weekly or weekend rental. House boasts large L-shaped inground pool (eco-friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck; BBQ; fire pit; beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short distance to Iron Pier Beach; close proximity to vineyards and farms for fall fun. Text or call 516-314-8978 for further information. THE HEART OF MIAMI BEACH: 2 bedroom condo for rent in February and March. Close to all with ocean and bay views. Master suite with bathroom and second bedroom with bathroom. Pool/Jacuzzi and private gym in building. Serious interest. Please call 347-386-2051

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LOTS FOR SALE GREENE COUNTY/HUDSON VALLEY LAND BARGAIN! 10 acres—was $59,900 now $39,900. Woods, stream, stonewalls! 2 hrs NYC, 1/2 hr Albany! Terms avail! 888-905-8847

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LAUREL Saturday, 9/30 1:00-3:00 3690 Great Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with deeded beach rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large laundry room. Walk up attic. $799,000 MLS #2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT Privacy with a view! Adirondack Contemporary on 1.5 acres set amongst the treetops. Borders preserved land in the back and pond in front. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Stone fireplace, CAC, HW floors, 10’ ceilings. 30x24 detached garage/workshop with 8’ overhead door. Close to Jitney stop & town. Must See! Reduced! $749,900. MLS#2951222. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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SERVICES BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLERS Performed by Certified Nurse Practitioner in the privacy of my home or yours. Professional, Confidential, Convenient and Affordable. Available for Individual and Group appointments. Please call or text Renee @ 516603-1361 PROFESSIONAL WRITING ASSISTANCE Professional writing assistance with college essay, student curriculum vitae, employment resume, applicant cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Contact: rgreco8888@gmail.com for more information.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 GEM BASEMENT DOCTOR: One stop for all your home improvement needs! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown, wainscoting molding, closets, doors, windows, sheetrock, painting, siding, decks power washed, stained and built. 516-623-9822

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain /rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

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

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A pod, a pack, a pandemonium – What’s that? C ontinued from page D3 category of grammar which some people like hearing about and others could put aside. It’s not exactly their cup of tea. As mentioned before, I happen to think that words are important. Words matter. Sometimes they appropriately describe the animal or fish, as in a “shiver” of sharks (seeing them makes me want to shiver!) and at other times, the word doesn’t really do the trick. We communicate with words and we give names to the new things that over time happen to come along such as mouse pads, CPUs, smart phones, iPads, electronic tablets, what the “cloud” means in computer language, what “server hosting” is, apps vs. software, etc. Society continues to change, new technologies and industries are developed and bingo, new words appear in our vocabulary. In fact, according to the Global

Language Monitor, every 98 minutes a new word is created somewhere in the world. (archive.naplesnews.com) So we have a huge history of words – and a whole new world of words that’s just waiting to come down the pike. The tradition of using “terms of venery” or “nouns of assembly,” collective nouns that are specific to certain kinds of animals, stems from an English hunting tradition of the Late Middle Ages. The fashion of a consciously developed hunting language came to England from France. (wikipedia.org) It was marked by a large number of specialist vocabulary, applying different names to the same feature in different animals. The elements can be shown to have already been part of French and English hunting terminology by the beginning of the fourteenth century. In the course of the fourteenth century, it became a courtly fashion to extend the vocabulary, and by the fifteenth century, the tendency had reached exagger-

ated proportions. The focus on collective terms for groups of animals emerged in the later fifteenth century. A list of collective nouns was published in London, England, in “The Book of Saint Albans” in 1486 that has 165 items, many of which, even though introduced by “the compaynys of beestys and fowlys,” relate not to collective nouns for animals but to human groups and professions. Some of them are clearly humorous, such as “a Doctryne of doctoris,” “a Sentence of Juges,” etc. “The Book of Saint Albans” became very popular during the sixteenth century and was reprinted frequently. Gervase Markham edited and commented on the list in his “The Gentleman’s Academic” in 1595. The book’s popularity had the effect of perpetuating many of these terms as part of the Standard English language even if they have long stopped having any practical application. “The Book of Saint Albans” is a good example of an early printed book in English. When the first edition was printed in 1486 in St. Albans, it may have been on the third printing press, called the St. Albans Press, in England. It gathered together a collection of advice on hawking, hunting and heraldry (the system by which coats of arms and other armorial bearings are devised, described and regulated as well as the study of ceremony, rank and pedigree) with a chapter on fishing added in 1496. Another example of collective nouns for animals is a “colony” of rabbits which most of us are familiar with from the story by Beatrix Potter called “The Tale of Peter Rabbit” which goes in part – “Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. They lived with their Mother in a sandbank, underneath the root of a very big fir tree.” In this cute children’s story, Peter Rabbit disobeys his mother and goes to Mr. McGregor’s garden instead of going to pick blackberries with Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail. Peter Rabbit, who has a mind of his own and likes being different, wants to munch on some vegetables in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Mr. McGregor had been planting some young cabbages. He desperately tries to catch Peter, but he escapes. To get home safely, Peter must run past

Mr. McGregor and get to the gate. He slips safely under the gate, but he has lost his jacket and his shoes. He discovers that those items are used to dress Mr. McGregor’s scarecrow. Peter Rabbit runs home (after all, “There’s no place like home”) where his mother puts him to bed and gives him a dose of chamomile tea. This colony of rabbits sticks closely together – and the little ones get into a lot of mischief. After thinking about all of these various collective nouns for puppies and flamingos, for frogs and bats, I had a very vivid dream recently and in it I saw a parade of elephants marching down the main street in my home town. Hearing a clang of cymbals, I looked up as high as I could and saw a tower of giraffes looking my way. Wondering what they were up to, I meandered over and examined them closely – but not so closely that one of them would swing its head and very tall neck and knock me off my feet. Nothing seemed unusual. Nothing seemed out of place. I saw one giraffe eating some leaves on a tree and the others were just hanging around observing any activity around them. I knew that giraffes like to eat hay, romaine lettuce and carrot treats but in my dream I didn’t see any of those things nearby. Going home, I opened my back door and saw several cats all together, as in eight cats in a great, big basket, which is a clowder. Or a pounce or a glaring. The word “clowder” rhymes with “chowder” so I knew that I could remember that. I could just think “clam chowder.” In my dream, I told my mom that there is a glaring of cats that’s peering out of the basket and gently playing with each other. Who knew that term “glaring”? Then I related to her my experience of the parade of elephants marching down the street and the fact that I’d heard a huge clang of cymbals. She asked if I was feverous or maybe delirious and the answer was … maybe … probably. In short, those are my two favorite terms – a tower of giraffes and a glaring of cats. So the next time I see a whole group of cats together, when I see the bevy of activity that’s always bound to surround several cats, I’ll be sure to think that it’s a glaring, not just a group of cats hanging out!

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BY DARLENE PERGOLA-APOLANT On Thursday September 7th, Robert Seaman Faculty and staff welcomed the parents of the entire school body into the classrooms to meet the teachers and discuss the curriculum for the students for the upcoming school year. Parents were able meet with the teachers and discuss the school year

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST 2003-A15, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-O UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 1, 2003, Plaintiff against JACQUELINE SELMER A/K/A JACQUELINESELMER, ALFRED SELMER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 16, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 26th day of September, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 251 Baird Court, Woodbury, N.Y. 11797. (Section: 1313, Block:113, Lot: 40). Approximate amount of lien $ 555,655.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 001006-13. Matthew Zangwill, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 SYO 4081 6X 8/25; 9/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF HYPERFUNDIT LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 10/11/16. Office location: NASSAU County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 8 The Rise, Woodbury, NY 11797 The principal business address of the LLC is: 8 The Rise,

Woodbury, NY 11797 Purpose: any lawful act or activity SYO 090104S 6X 09/01,08,15,22,29,10/06 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1, Pltf. vs GIRJADAYAL GAYADIN A/K/A GAYADIN GIRJADAYAL et al, Defts. Index #000093/14. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sal entered April 25, 2017, I will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part, (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., prem. k/a 45 Adams St., Oyster Bay, NY, Said property located at a point set in the Southerly side of Adams St. which said point of beginning is 179.76 ft. Easterly from the intersection of the Southerly side of Adams St. with the Easterly side of Lexington Ave. and from said point of beginning; Running thence along the Southerly side of Adams St. in a course of SE, 62.50 ft. to a concrete monument and land now or formerly of Gray; Running thence along said land now or formerly of Gray, SW, 157.23 ft. to a concrete monument and land now of formerly of Derby; Running thence along said last mentioned land NW, 62.21 ft. to a point; and Running thence NE, 163.26 ft. to the point or place of beginning. Approx. amt. of judgment is $807,112.69 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. KEVIN GLYNN, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Ste. 28, Mineola, NY. #92889 SYO 4083 4X 09/15,22,29,10/06 SURROGATE’S COURT NASSAU COUNTY PROBATE CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent File No. 2017-2025 To MELINDA BRENNAN and any and all unknown persons whose names or parts of whose names and whose place or places of residence are unknown and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained, distributees, heirsat-law and next-of-kin of the said Conchetta Yanuchi a/k/a

Concetta Yanuchi, deceased, A TRUE COPY OF THE WILL and if any of the said above OFFERED FOR PROBATE distributees named specifical- MUST BE ATTACHED TO ly or as a class be dead, their THIS CITATION legal representatives, their Note: 22 N.Y.C.R.R. 207.7 (c): husbands or wives, if any, dis- Proof of Service shall be filed tributees and successors in on or before the second day interest whose names and/or preceding the return date. places of residence and post In computing such period of office addresses are unknown two days Saturdays Sundays and cannot after diligent inqui- and legal holidays shall not be ry be ascertained. taken into account. GREETINGS SYO 4084 A PETITION having been duly 4X 09/15,22,29,10/06 filed by Valerie Lyons, residNOTICE OF SALE ing at 407 Lillian Boulevard, SUPREME COURT COUNTY Holbrook, New York 11741 and OF NASSAU, M&T BANK, Antoinette Kulak, residing at Plaintiff, vs. KYONG SEO 4807 Jenkins Road, Vernon, A/K/A KYONG SOOK SEO New York 13476 A/K/A KYONGSOOK SEO, ET YOU ARE HEREBY CITED AL., Defendant(s). TO SHOW CAUSE before the Pursuant to a Judgment of Surrogate’s Court, Nassau Foreclosure and Sale duly filed County, at 262 Old Country on August 14, 2017, I, the underRoad, signed Referee will sell at pubMineola, New York, on Nov. lic auction at the CCP (Calendar 15, 2017 at 9:30 o’clock in the Control Part Courtroom) in the fore noon of that day, why a Supreme Court, 100 Supreme decree should not be Court Drive, Mineola, NY on made in the estate of Conchetta October 24, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., Yanuchi a/k/a Concetta premises known as 40 Maple Yanuchi, lately domiciled at 17 Run Drive, Unit 40 a/k/a 40 Beatrice Avenue, Syosset, New Maple Run Court, Unit 40, York 11791 admitting to probate Jericho, NY 11753. All that a Will dated December 3, 2012, a certain plot, piece or parcel of copy of which is attached, as land, with the buildings and the Will of Conchetta improvements thereon erectYanuchi a/k/a Concetta ed, situate, lying and being Yanuchi, deceased, relating to in the Town of Oyster Bay, real and personal property, and County of Nassau and State of directing that New York, Section 17, Block [X ] Letters Testamentary 015, Lot 15U, Condo: CA0075 issue to Valerie Lyons and Unit: 40 together with an Antionette Kulak undivided 1.552 percent inter[ ] Letters of Trusteeship issue est in the Common Elements. to Approximate amount of judg[ ] Letters of Administration ment is $636,886.89 plus interest c.t.a. issue to and costs. Premises will be sold [ ] Further relief sought (if subject to provisions of filed any): Judgment Index # 13-009858. HON. MARGARET C. REILLY, Ethan D. Irwin, Esq., Referee Surrogate Schiller, Knapp, Lefkowitz & Dated, Attested and Sealed, Hertzel, LLP, 1412 Sweet Home Sept. 5, 2017 Road, Suite 12, Amherst, New Debra Keller Leimbach, Chief York 14228, Attorneys for Clerk Plaintiff (Seal) SYO 4085 This Citation is served upon 4X 09/22,29,10/06,13 you as required by law. You NOTICE is hereby given that an are not obligated to appear in order granted by the Supreme person. If you fail to appear, Court, Nassau County, on the it will be assumed that you 30th day of August, 2017, bearconsent to the proceedings, ing Index Number 17-0003329, a unless you file written verified copy of which may be examined objections thereto. You have at the office of the clerk, locata right to have an attorney-ated at 240 Old Country Road, law appear for you. Mineola, New York, grants me Name of Attorney: John R. the right to assume the name Lynch, P.C. by Margaret of Emily EunBi Im. The city DeVivo, Esq. and state of my present address Address: 201 Moreland Road - are Woodbury, New York. The Suite 3, Hauppauge, New York month and date of my birth 11788 are February 2003. The place of Phone No.: (516) 248-6200 birth is Syosset, New York. My

present name is EunBi Im. SYO 4088 1 X 9/29 NOTICE is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 30th day of August, 2017, bearing Index Number 17-0003328, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Olivia EunSam Im. The city and state of my present address are Woodbury, New York. The month and date of my birth are November 2005. The place of birth is Farmingdale, New York. My present name is Eun Sam Im. SYO 4089 1 X 9/29 PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on OCTOBER 5, 2017, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 17-429 SYOSSET PETER PROTZEL: (A) Variance to construct one story addition and raised wood deck having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct fireplace having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to allow existing 8 ft. by 8 ft. shed having less rear yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. N/s/o Coventry Rd., W/o Drury Ln., a/k/a 18 Coventry Road, Syosset, NY SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4090 1X 09/29 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LNV CORPORATION, Plaintiff See page 19

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LNV CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST ALLISON ALBERT, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 03, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on October 31, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 106 IRA ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 15, BLOCK 105, LOT 0008. Approximate amount of judgment $523,429.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 851/2012. Francis X. Mcquade Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SYO 4091 4X 09/29,10/6,13,20

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October 1

A family movie is being offered at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. with Captain Underpants, which is rated PG and runs 89 minutes.

October 2

“Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Family Craft” will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library.

October 3

A discussion group on women’s issues will meet at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. with Sari Flesch. Please register in advance to attend. Children in grades 4, 5 and 6 can join the “Science Potions” session at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m.

October 4

Nancy Wernersbach will be at the Jericho Public Library to present a “Watercolor Workshop” series, beginning today at 1 p.m. and running ten sessions. Please register in advance.

October 5

At 1:30 p.m., the afternoon book group with Mary Hirdt, “The Passionate Reader” will meet at the Jericho Public Library to discuss A Really Good Day by Ayelet Waldman. “Angela Lansbury Revisited” will be the topic of a lecture with Marc Courtade at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. The Jericho Public Library will hold a session to “Learn To Play Backgammon” at 7 p.m. with Jay Palatnik.

October 6

The Syosset Public Library will hold a session on “Elder Law and Estate Planning Update” at 2 p.m. Jacqui Palatnik invites attendees to join a “Mahjongg Party” at the Jericho Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m.

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At 1 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, “Ladies of the Silver Screen” will be the focus of a concert with Linda Ciolfalo. Tickets will be available in advance of the performance. Plaza Theatrical Productions presents Fiddler On the Roof at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m.

October 10

Maya Angelou – And Still I Rise will be shown at the

Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. The film is not rated, runs for 114 minutes, and stars Cicely Tyson. “Talk About Books” with Fran Cohen, will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. and will discuss the book The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. At the Syosset Public Library, Jackie Ranaldo will lead an Evening Book Discussion on The Zookeepers’s Wife by Diane Ackerman at 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, the Board of Trustees will meet. The public is invited to attend.

October 11

“Understanding Medicare” will be the topic of a discussion with Steve Levy at 7 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library.

October 12

A local history program will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss “Syosset Now and Then”. From 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., the Syosset Public Library will host the “League of Women Voters Candidate Forum”, for two local Nassau County legislature districts #16 and #18. All certified candidates are invited to speak.

October 13

The film Beatriz at Dinner will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. It is rated R and runs 82 minutes. A “Book-to-Film” discussion will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. with the showing of the PG-13 film The Zookeeper’s Wife, based on the book written by Diane Ackerman. Children 3 years old to grade 2 are invited to join the “Craft Corner” at the Jericho Public Library at 4:30 p.m.

October 14

From 12 noon to 5 p.m., the Jericho Public Library will hold a “Local History Open House”.

October 17

The film The Shack, rated PG-13, will be shown at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. and will run 132 minutes long. “News Currents” with Elinor Haber will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. “World Record Challenge”, for children in grades 4, 5 and

6, will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m.

October 18

At 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, the Gerwin Jewish Family of Services will present “Top Ten Thinks to Consider When Aging”. The Young Adult Corner of the Jericho Public Library will offer a food preparation session to make mini pumpkin cinnamon sugar donuts” from 5 to 6 p.m.

October 19

From 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon, the Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker will sponsor “Breast Cancer Screenings” at the Jericho Public Library. Appointments are required. Please call 516-571-6216. The Big Sick will be shown at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library. The film is rated R and runs for 120 minutes.

October 20

“Great Performers” series continues at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. with Marc Courtade presenting “America’s Funny Man, Dick Van Dyke”. “Personalized Bookmarks for a Cause” for teens will be held at the Jericho Public Library from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

October 22

The Cross Island Chamber Ensemble, featuring cellist Suzanne Mueller and pianist Elinor Abrams Zayas and a new collaborator, Beryl Diamond Chacon, will be at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. to perform.

October 23

The Syosset Public Library will hold a “20 & 30s-Something 80’s Trivia Night” at 7:30 p.m. “An Afternoon at the Barnes Museum” with Louise Cella Caruso is an art lecture presented at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m.

October 24

At 1:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, the Afternoon Book Discussion group will meet to share comments on

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Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. “Medicare Made Easy” with Marie Cantone will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 3 p.m. “Halloween Cupcakes”, a food preparation class for children in grades 4, 5 and 6, will be held at 7 p.m. Ron Goldberg will be at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. to speak on “Understanding the Stock Market”

October 25

At 7 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, the film Frantz will be shown. It is rated PG-13 and runs for 113 minutes. A pumpkin decorating class will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. for children in grades 4, 5 and 6.

October 26

“Boris & Bela: The Kings of the B’s” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. Keith Crocker will explore the films of Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi.

October 27

The Jericho Public Library Book Sale begins today and runs through Sunday, October 29. “Behind the Camera: The Art of Great Film Directing” will explore the film experience through the work of directors with Richard Knox at 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library.

October 28

The Elite String Ensemble will perform at the Syosset Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Contact the Library to obtain tickets in advance.

October 30

Maudie, a film starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. The movie is rated PG-13 and is 115 minutes long.

October 31

At 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library, Professor Thomas Germano will discuss “Casanova and the Seduction of Europe”. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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Chicken soup is good for more than the soul Cold season never seems to take a year off. Experts estimate that colds are so widespread that very few humans escape infection. Some people come down with colds more than once per year. That should not come as too great a surprise, as there are now thought to be more than 200 different strains of cold. For the past 50 years, researchers studied two classes of viruses responsible for a total of roughly 100 different incarnations of the common cold. Two years ago, after development of molecular techniques to look at the viral genome, researchers found a third class of rhinoviruses, according to James Gern, MD, an asthma specialist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This discovery doubled the number of potential cold viruses. While there’s no cure for the common cold, cold remedies have been around for centuries. Chicken soup remains one of the more popular cold remedies. Grandmothers have long espoused the virtues of chicken soup with regard to treating colds, but now research is backing up those claims. Researchers have long examined the

potential health benefits of chicken soup in an attempt to understand why it seems to be such an effective tonic at treating colds. A 1998 report found that broth may help improve the function of the tiny hairs in noses called cilia. The cilia help prevent contagions from getting into the body. Hot fluids also can help increase the movement of nasal mucus, helping to relieve stuffiness and congestion. Chicken soup also can help reduce inflammation, which often results as the immune system works to fight the cold virus. A study in the journal Chest found that chicken soup appears to inhibit neutrophil chemotaxis, which is

the movement of certain immune cells to mucus membrane surfaces. As a result, mucus production is inhibited and cold symptoms are reduced. Chicken soup is loaded with immune-boosting vegetables and other ingredients that provide phytonutrients. The American Cancer Society defines phytonutrients, or phytochemicals, as plant compounds like carotenoids, lycopene, resveratrol, and phytosterols that are thought to have health-protecting qualities. Chicken soup may also contain onions and garlic, which are believed to have natural antibacterial or antiseptic properties. An easily digestible comfort food, chicken soup also helps a person feel better because it effectively delivers vitamins and minerals. While some profess that homemade chicken soup is the key to fighting a cold, many commercially-made soups fit the bill as well. The salt, steam, vegetables, chicken protein, and soothing broth combine to form a worthy adversary to the common cold.

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night. Alcohol is a depressant that can affect the quality of sleep a person gets. But stimulants can also make it hard to get a good night’s sleep. Nicotine acts as a stimulant in small doses, so smokers should stop smoking that last cigarette before bedtime if they’re not getting decent or adequate sleep. Caffeinated beverages also should be avoided in the late afternoon and at night because caffeine stimulates the nervous system and can make it difficult to fall asleep, even if it’s been several hours since that last cup of coffee. • Take short daytime naps. Some people find that daytime naps improve the quality of their nighttime sleep. That might be due to the link between naps and stress. A 2015 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that short naps can reduce stress. Reduced stress levels can make it easier to fall asleep at night. Limit naps to between 20 and 30 minutes, as naps that stretch on too long may interfere with nighttime sleep. Sufficient sleep can have a dramatic, positive impact on a person’s quality of life. Developing a good sleep routine and employing additional strategies can help sleep-deprived men and women get more restful nights’ sleep.

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Chambers of Commerce welcome Congressman Tom Suozzi

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Congressman Tom Suozzi represents New York’s 3rd district The Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and the Plainview - Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a joint meeting. A very engaging and informative Tom Suozzi was the Special Guest Speaker, touching on topics such as Heath Care, the Armed Forces, Bipartisanship, and tax reform. Syosset’s Carolyn Palladino, EXCEL at Woodbury’s Community Liason, informed the attendees about the special care given at this local rehabilitation facility. Dr. Steven M. Riess, Chiropractor,

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introduced the group to the Korean Specific Techninique, a unique breakthrough non force adjustment technique to correct your spine. The local charity SNAP (Special Needs Autism Program) is this years charity adopted by The Plainview Old Bethpage Chamber. SNAP’s founder Paige Bravin gave the history, successes, and hopes for this amazing organization. For more info about these two active community organizations, and their upcoming events go to syossetchamber. com or pobcoc.com.

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Syosset Woodbury President Charo Ezdrin, Board Member Francesca Carlow, Congressman Suozzi , and Plainview Old Bethpage President Elan Wurtzel, ESQ

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SYO Homes 9.22.17 Syosset Real Estate Market Conditions •

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Sold Price: $955,000 Date: 08/08/2017 4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1

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6 Craig Street, Jericho Sold Price: $990,000 Date: 08/11/2017 4 beds, 2 Full/2 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 108x121 Schools: Jericho Total axes: $20,512 Sold Price:T$1,210,000 Lot Size: 80x118 Date: 08/18/2017 Schools: Jericho MLS# 2942849 5 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1

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29 Humphrey Drive, Syosset Sold Price: $630,000 Date: 07/31/2017 4 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Split # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 70X127 Irreg Schools: Syosset Total Taxes: $14,649 MLS# 2939586

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