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The Jericho School District was named the best school district in New York State by Niche.com for 2024. Jericho was also named the sixth best school district in the United States, taking almost 11,000 school districts into consideration. Jericho was also named the safest school district in New York, seventh safest in the United States and the best place to teach in New York, and third best in the United States. Jericho’s elementary schools, middle school and high school were
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (2nd from right) with parents and children at the Variety Child Learning Center’s Trunk or Treat event.
Fire department purchases AEDs with money from grant
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) secured a $28,340 Community Revitalization Project (CRP) grant which funded the Plainview Fire Department’s recent purchases of emergency aid
defibrillators. The portable automated external defibrillators (AEDs) assist first responders in resuscitating someone who is experiencing a medical emergency such as cardiac arrest or irregular heart rhythm in minutes.
During his visit, Legislator Drucker presented First Deputy Chief Peter Mayrose, Second Deputy Chief Andrew Cohen, and Board of Directors members Spencer Adelberg and Richard TousSee page 13
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also highly ranked. “Having Jericho ranked as the best school district in New York is an incredible honor and accomplishment. It is a testament to the supportive Jericho school community, the highly dedicated teachers and staff, and a collaborative and involved Board of Education,” said Superintendent Hank Grishman. “The fact that our schools are open enrollment and accessible to all resident students further emphasizes See page 13
Town rally supports Israeli hostages Local officials, local rabbis and other religious leaders, families, community leaders and nearly 2,000 residents attended a community rally and candlelight vigil at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park on November 5th. The demonstration was organized to demand the return of Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas and pray for the families impacted by horrific terror in Israel. The family of IDF soldier Omer Neutra, currently held hostage by Hamas, as well as several officials and religious leaders, also spoke at the gathering. “The Town of Oyster Bay recognizes Israel’s right of sovereignty
and protection and joins the civilized world in denouncing Hamas’ brutal acts of terror and demands the safe return of all hostages,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “In these troubled times, it is critical to remember that what divides us, pales in comparison to that what unites us. Today’s rally is unquestioned proof of that unity.” Also joining in the rally were Arnie Herz, president of American Jewish Committee Long Island Region; Mindy Perlmutter, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long See page 13
Jericho kids stand up to bullies PAGE 10 Emergency preparedness event PAGE 21
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Women of Distinction
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh along with Town Clerk Rich LaMarca joined the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce to welcome Frida’s Mexican Cuisine to their new home in Plainview. Frida’s offers authentic Mexican American food using the freshest ingredients that will transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. Also in attendance was New York State Senator Steven Rhoads.
Holiday Tree Lighting on December 4 The Levittown Chamber of Commerce will host a Holiday Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 4, at Veterans Memorial Park, Shelter Lane and Hempstead Turnpike. The event will feature performances by students from Levittown and
Island Trees school districts as well as local dance studios. A special visit by Santa Claus and his entourage will take place transported by the Levittown Fire Department. Free admission.
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Assemblyman John Mikulin (back row, far right) honors some of this year’s Women of Distinction from the 17th Assembly District at the Island Trees Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Pictured with the Assemblyman above are (top row) Island Trees Public Library Director Nicole Mollick-Polaski, Nassau County District Court Judge Hon. Rhonda E. Fischer, Tanairy Fernandez, Brittney M. Grimes, Taleen Krug, Kaitlyn Walsh-Guzman, (seated) Alisa Baroukh, Kathryn Gawrych, Louise Cassano, and Phyllis Fragiorgi. Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) honored 13 women from the community within the 17th Assembly District who were nominated to be 2023 Women of Distinction. Among this year’s class of outstanding women from the community were a national award-winning poet and published author, a police detective, and an American Ninja Warrior. “This is an important event because there are so many women in our community whose contributions to bettering all of our lives are not truly understood— without these mothers, business leaders, community advocates, role models and innovators in their fields, Nassau County simply would not be the same place we all know and love. It wouldn’t be home,” said
Mikulin. “It’s essential to take time to appreciate the contribution of the women in our lives, and how much they give, so we can honor their gifts and say, ‘thank you.’ We’re so proud to have the community nominate so many wonderful women this year and have the opportunity to shine a light on them. ‘Thank you!’” A complete list of the 2023 Women of Distinction in the 17th Assembly District includes: Alisa Baroukh, Dr. Randee Bonagura, Louise Cassano, Tanairy Fernandez, Phyllis Fragiorgi, Kathryn Gawrych, Brittney M. Grimes, Taleen Krug, Maria Mohring-Raczka, Stephanie Schmidt, Fatema Somji, Patricia A. Teja and Kaitlyn Walsh-Guzman. Congratulations to all the honorees!
Bus trip to Wind Creek Casino The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will be hosting a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA, on Tuesday, November 28. Cost: $52 per person, which includes the driver’s tip. Give back: $35 slot play.
Please arrive before 8:30 a.m. Return will be at approx. 8:30 p.m. Parking: # 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end). For reservations, please call Barbara at (516) 935-5576. Please make checks payable to “CDA.”
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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (center) recently held an Emergency Preparedness Workshop at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizen Club. Members of the National Guard presented information on how to be ready for man-made and natural disasters. More than 120 seniors came to the Jamaica Avenue School in Plainview on Friday, Oct. 6, for a New York State Emergency Preparedness Workshop County hosted by Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D Plainview), New York State, and the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizen Club. Presented by the State’s Citizens Preparedness Corps, the workshops equip residents with the tools and resources to prepare for any type of natural or man-made disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions – especially as severe weather events become more frequent and more extreme. Each family participating received a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit, containing a radio, flashlight, batteries, fresh water
packets, food packs, heavy-duty gloves, tarp, emergency blanket, water container, glow stick, whistle, and an emergency preparedness booklet. “In Nassau County and across our nation, we are continuously being confronted with stronger and more frequent storms because of climate change. That is why workshops like the ones presented by the Citizens Preparedness Corps are so vitally important,” Legislator Drucker said. “Thank you to New York State, Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizen Club President Lori Charletta, Community Service Coordinator Cheryl Dender, and Jean Johnson and Edwin Matteo from the National Guard for presenting such an informative program that prepared our residents for the unexpected and gave them additional peace of mind.”
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Fire damages Hicksville building Hicksville firefighters were called to the scene of a building fire on November 1, at 2 a.m. at 70 Washington Parkway. The Bethpage Fire Department extinguished the fire which was caused
by an electrical issue. The building contained propane tanks requiring a HazMat response. There were no reported injuries. The Nassau County Fire Marshal was on scene.
Assault arrest in domestic disturbance Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray stopped by the DeLucia household in Levittown on October 22 to congratulate Richard and Marilyn DeLucia on their 50th wedding anniversary.
On Saturday, November 4, Nassau County Police arrested an Old Bethpage man for assault after he allegedly injured two police officers during the call. According to detectives, police responded to a Simpson Drive residence at 1 p.m. for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, police say that they were told that Daniel Blustein, 39, had made several verbal threats towards a female victim, 66, placing
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Halloween fun at Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library Charles Campagne School Saturday, November 11
2:30 p.m.: TEENS: Sketch & Stretch - Join Sketch-n-Stretch for a fall themed fun & relaxing yoga practice followed by a creative painting lesson. Every student will exit this program with a completed painted canvas! Wear comfortable clothes. A yoga mat & art supplies will be provided.
Monday, November 13
9:00 a.m.: Matthew J. Burgess presents Program to Jericho kindergartners at Cantiague Elementary School Jericho school event, not public, at Cantiague Elementary School On Monday, November 13, Jericho kindergarten children from the Cantiague, Jackson and Seaman schools will be treated to a presentation by noted children’s author Matthew Burgess. He is the recipient of 16 book awards. Mr. Burgess is an Associate Professor at Brooklyn College. This wonderful program, intended to inspire children to read, write and draw, is made possible through the coordinated efforts of the principals and teachers of Jericho kindergartners and the Jericho Public Library. 4:00 p.m.: After School Adventures in Art (Grades 1–6) - Yay for Clay! Travel around the world and back in time exploring clay creations from ancient Egyptian, Mayan and Chinese cultures, including the famous Terracotta Army, then make your own clay art.
Tuesday, November 14
11:00 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of jin shin jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed. 4:00 p.m.: Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend the monthly Jericho Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting. 7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive!” (Grades 3–4) - Join us for this book discussion of “Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive!” We ask for you to pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room and have the book read prior to the program either by the child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!
Wednesday, November 15
10:00 a.m.: Teens: Take & Make: Sweet Corn Bread - Chef Rob Scott has put together a kit with dry ingre-
dients and a recipe for his delicious sweet corn bread. Register for a kit (one per family) and it will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, November 15. 10:30 a.m.: Rock and Read (12 Months–4 Years) - Join us for this fast-paced preschool readiness program which works their bodies to help grow literacy. 2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: “Merrily We Roll Along”~A Look at Sondheim’s Legendary Show with Stephen Nachamie, Stage & Film Director We’ll take a look at the creation of the musical “Merrily We Roll Along” from its ill fated original production to today’s hit revival starring Daniel Radcliffe (“Harry Potter”) and Tony Award winners Lindsay Mendez and Jonathan Groff. 7:00 p.m.: Chess (Grades 1–6) Learn different moves and develop skills to become a proficient chess player.
Thursday, November 16
10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s Day (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Come and enjoy this literacy building, fun and educational musical storytime. 2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: The Broadway Musical Goes to Hollywood with Brian Rose Hollywood has been captivated by the allure of the Broadway musical from the beginning of talkies through today. Most of the Great White Way’s biggest hits have made the transfer to the movie theater, though sometimes the journey has yielded damaged goods. For every triumph like “My Fair Lady,” there have been colossal flops like “A Chorus Line.” In this talk, we will look at the colorful history of these musicals.
Friday, November 17
10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years) - Join us for a lively program of music and group activities for you and your child. 2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Tony Bennett: Champion of the American Songbook - From his initial success as a crooner through his generation-spanning duets, Tony Bennett’s career was remarkable for its consistency and longevity of over 70 years. In his performances and more than 150 recordings, he devoted himself to preserving the classic American song. Bennett continues to be embraced by audiences of all generations. This talk will celebrate the man and the songs that made him the preeminent singer of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Bethpage students at Charles Campagne Elementary School showed off their fantastic costumes and waved to family members during the school’s Halloween parade on Oct. 31. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
This Week at the Syosset Public Library Tuesday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m.
Morning Mystery Book Discussion (IN PERSON) Join Sonia, Reference Librarian, for a Morning Mystery Book Discussion of the bestselling novel and Edgar Award finalist, “The Maid” by Nita Prose. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. No registration needed.
Thursday, November 16, from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Mammography Van Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker is partnering with NuHealth and the Breast Imaging Center at Nassau University Medical Center to bring the breast cancer screening van to the Syosset Public Library. Free mammograms will be made available to asymptomatic women over the age of 40. Appointments are required. For more information and to make an appointment, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.
Thursday, November 16, at 12:00 p.m.
#AskALibrarian (ON X) Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on X for
#AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have an X account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your post.
Thursday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m.
JFK: An American Icon (VIRTUAL) Presenter: Martin Levinson, lecturer on historic interests, author and PhD In his almost three years as president, JFK faced the question of Civil Rights, the Vietnam War, and the most dangerous two weeks in American history during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Still, it is Kennedy’s image, personality, family and youth that make him one of America’s most iconic figures. This lecture will discuss this larger than life American leader who inspired hope and confidence in American politics and in our nation’s place in the world. No registration needed.
Friday, November 17, at 2:00 p.m.
Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON) Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.
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Jericho schools program celebrates standing up to bullies
Showing off their shirts and necklaces. Jericho Middle School recently held another successful Olweus AntiBullying Kick-off event. The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is designed to improve peer relations and make schools safer, more positive places for students to learn and develop. This year the fifth graders were invited to participate in the event. The featured speaker this year was Rohan Murphy. Murphy, a nationally recognized youth speaker, lost his legs at birth and started to wrestle
Showing their school spirit.
The middle school was all smiles
his freshman year of high school. After a successful high school wrestling career, he went on to wrestle at Penn State University and become an accomplished powerlifter. He spoke to the students about overcoming adversity and living life with a purpose. The entire Middle School community, students, staff and parents, celebrated the theme, “We Don’t Stand By… We Stand Up!” Photos by Denise Nash
Students getting in those miles!
Parent volunteers were so helpful in making the day a success.
An intense game of staff VS kids.
Openings in pre-K program The Levittown Public Schools Universal Pre-Kindergarten program has limited openings remaining for the current school year. Eligible children must be 4 by Dec. 1, 2023. If interested, or to find more information, please contact Arlene
Mege at 516-434-7058. Interest forms will be available on the district website, www.levittownschools.com, after Jan. 1 for the 2024–25 school year — eligible children must by 4 by Dec. 1, 2024.
Bethpage FCU Turkey Drive seeks donations
Gardiners Avenue Elementary School students made an emergency escape out of a room filled with smoke in the Wantagh Fire Department’s smoke house. Life-saving fire safety skills were practiced by students at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School in the Levittown School District thanks to visiting firefighters and an interactive demonstration on Oct. 19. Wantagh Fire Department members spoke with students to share important tips that can prevent fires in their homes and save lives in the event of an
emergency. Firefighters also showed off their gear that helps them fight fires. Inside the fire department’s smoke house, which is built to resemble a room in an actual home, students ducked and crawled under smoke toward and window, where they made their emergency exit with help from department volunteers. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
The demonstration taught students vital skills on how to survive a house fire.
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The Bethpage Turkey Drive to benefit the Island Harvest Food Bank will take place on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s headquarters located at 899 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Long Island’s largest one-day food drive which to date, has donated more than 45,000 turkeys and over 200,000 pounds of food over 15 years to Island Harvest which helps supply Thanksgiving holiday meals to families in the community. Long Islanders are asked to donate frozen turkeys, non-perishable food items or cash donations. Bethpage’s Drive Through Donation Lanes will allow residents to remain in their cars while volunteers remove donations from the vehicles. The donations will go directly to Island Harvest Food Bank, which will help supply Thanksgiving meals to the more than 300,000 food-insecure Long Islanders through its distribution network of over 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other feeding programs on Long Island. Non-perishable food items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices, and shelf-stable milk (please, no glass containers). For the first time, Bethpage is issuing a Corporate Challenge encouraging local businesses and organizations to donate the largest amount of frozen turkeys and non-perishables and then drop off their donations on November 17. The business that provides the largest donation will be sent an ice cream truck to their location for all employees to enjoy. To join the challenge, Long Island businesses and organizations can sign up here. “Bethpage is focused on enriching the lives of the communities we serve and we are able to accomplish this by collaborating and partnering with businesses across Long Island. So this year, we are very excited to see the impact the new Corporate Challenge
brings to this important event,” said Linda Armyn, president and CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “As always, our heartfelt thanks go out to the Long Island community for its ongoing support. Every donation counts.” For those unable to make a donation on November 17, or would rather show their support online, Bethpage is accepting online monetary donations. Every gift of $35 will help support a holiday meal for your Long Island neighbors. Donations can also be made at any Bethpage branch. “For the past 15 years, we have been fortunate to partner with our good friends at Bethpage Federal Credit Union on what has become Long Island’s largest turkey and food collection event to help our less fortunate neighbors know the joy of a traditional holiday-style meal,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president & CEO, Island Harvest Food Bank. “On behalf of the people we serve, we thank Bethpage Federal Credit Union, its leadership, and employees at every level for their deep caring and concern in helping us support people struggling to put food on their tables.” Patches will be given to all Girl Scouts who make a donation. Troop leaders can make a donation on behalf of troop members and bring back patches for the entire troop. Since the first Bethpage Turkey Drive was organized in 2008, hundreds of community volunteers have come out to assist in the collection of more than 45,000 turkeys and over 200,000 pounds of food, which were then given to Long Island families facing hardship in time for the holidays. Island Harvest Food Bank has seen an increase in the requests for food and support services among the 400 community-based agencies it serves. About 70,000 individuals receive food assistance from the Island Harvest Food Bank network each week.
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NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Oyster Bay Zoning Board of Appeals TOWN HALL, AUDREY AVENUE, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 11771-1592 - TELEPHONE: (516) 624-6232 – FAX: (516) 624-6149 RITA BYRNE, Chairwoman – LOIS SCHMITT, Vice Chairwoman – LEWIS J. YEVOLI KATHLEEN MULLIGAN –REBECCA M. ALESIA –ANDREW MONTELEONE – LISA CICCOLELLA ********************************************************************************************** PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 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 NOVEMBER 16, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 23-533 SYOSSET 180 MICHAEL DRIVE LLC: Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 180 when 313 parking spaces are required. (Martial Arts) E/s/o Michael Dr., 1211.05 ft. S/o Jericho Tpke., a/k/a 180 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 23-534 SYOSSET 180 MICHAEL DRIVE LLC: Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 180 when 313 parking spaces are required. (Escape Ventures – Puzzle Break) E/s/o Michael Dr., 1211.05 ft. S/o Jericho Tpke., a/k/a 180 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 23-535 SYOSSET 170 MICHAEL DRIVE LLC: Variance for the reduction of off-street parking spaces. Reduction of spaces to 135 when 289 parking spaces are required. (Cultural Arts Playhouse – Drama Academy) E/s/o Michael Dr., 987.58 ft. S/o Jericho Tpke., a/k/a 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 23-536 SYOSSET
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Ice skating sessions Residents looking for a fun way to spend their Veterans Day Holiday can head to the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, where special Public Skating Sessions will be in place, offering extended skating opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. “For a fun, family-friendly activity, residents can head to the Town’s state-of-the-art Ice Skating Center in Bethpage which will offer extended hours throughout the day on Friday, November 10, when many schools are off in recognition of Veterans Day,” said Councilwoman Walsh. Extended public sessions will be offered on Friday, November 10, at the following times: • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. • 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is located at Bethpage Community Park at 1001 Stewart Avenue, in Bethpage. For more information, including information about the Town’s Youth Ice Hockey Program, figure skating, or general skating sessions, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ice.
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Supervisor Saladino (left) and Receiver Pravato (right) with Ronan and Orna Neutra.
Nearly 2000 residents attended a rally in support of the hostages held by Hamas.
Jericho schools The Schechter School of Long Island’s Children’s Choir performs.
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Fire department purchases AEDs with money from grant ey with a ceremonial check commemorating the acquisition of these life-saving devices. Volunteers also provided Legislator Drucker with a tutorial on how to use a fire hose during a demonstration at the firehouse. “I am committed to doing all I can to support our first responders and equip them with the life-saving resources that will give our residents the best possible chance of surviving a medical emergency,” Legislator Drucker said. “It is always a pleasure to work alongside the Plainview Fire Department and collaborate on initiatives that benefit our constituents, and I am glad to see that the resources my office secured have been put to such good use in our community.”
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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (center) with members of the Plainview Fire Department and the automated external defibrillators which were purchased with money from a grant.
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BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM Travel companies – airlines, cruiselines, hotels and resorts, tour companies - are going big for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, putting bucket list destinations and experiences within reach. We’ve gathered some of the deals to provide a snapshot of what you can expect – it can be a discount on the package price, upgrade, or special features added on. But if you don’t see a travel company you are interested in, search for the website and “Black Friday” or “Cyber Monday” deals to find offers and get any necessary code. Here’s a taste of the goodies to snatch:
Xanterra Travel Collection® “Thankful for Travel Sale” From Nov. 21-Dec. 1, 2023, save up to 30% on national park stays, luxury, yacht-style cruises, a historic train ride to the Grand Canyon, walking and biking tours in Europe, and legendary resorts. Xanterra owns or operates the lodges in Yellowstone National Park, Zion National Park, Glacier National Park, and Grand Canyon, South Rim; Windstar Cruises, the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, The Oasis at Death Valley, Holiday Vacations, Country Walkers and VBT Bicycling Vacations. The affiliated legendary Five-Star, Five-Diamond Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and the longest-running Five-Star award-winning Sea Island resort in Georgia are also participating in the sale. (Visit xanterra.com/ thankful). Highlights include:
• Cedar Creek Lodge, at the
The Grand Prismatic, Yellowstone National Park. Take advantage of Xanterra Travel Collection’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales to put your family in the picture © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com National Parks
• The Oasis at Death Valley –
Save 30% on hotel stays at the beautifully renovated and historic AAA Four-Diamond Inn at Death Valley and the newly revitalized, family-friendly Ranch at Death Valley, including new, cozy cottages, spring fed pools and the lowest elevation golf course. Valid for select overnight stays between Dec 2023 and Feb 2024. • Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel – Save 30% on roundtrip train tickets on an entertaining journey in fully restored historic train cars to the Grand Canyon’s fabled South Rim when booking a two-night Thankful for Travel package for select travel dates January-March 7, 2024. • Grand Canyon South Rim – Save 30% on in-park lodging at
Maswik Lodge, Kachina Lodge, and Bright Angel Lodge and 20% at the historic El Tovar Hotel for stays between December 2, 2023, and March 7, 2024. All lodges are in the Historic Grand Canyon Village within walking distance of the rim of the Grand Canyon, Lookout Studio and Hopi House. Take advantage of the secret season at Grand Canyon, South Rim and enjoy the park without the crowds. • The Grand Hotel – Save 30% at the only AAA Three-Diamond hotel near the Grand Canyon in Tusayan (just one mile from the South Rim entrance) on select dates Dec 2, 2023- March 7, 2024. • Zion National Park – Save 30% on overnight stays inside the park at Zion National Park Lodge on select dates between Dec
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gateway to Glacier National Park – Save 30% on rooms for select dates between Dec 2023 and April 2024. • Yellowstone – Save 30% on select room types at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel from Dec 15 –21, 2023 and Jan 2 – Mar 3, 2024, and at Old Faithful Snow Lodge from Decr 16 –22, 2023, and Jan 2 – Mar 2, 2024. Save this spring at Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel on stays between April 26 - May 9, 2024, and save at Lake Yellowstone Hotel May 10 - 22, 2024. Luxury Hotels
• Sea Island – Book between
November 24-November 28, 2023, to receive: up to 25% off standard rate at the Cloister or The Lodge for stays JanMar, Sept-Dec 21, 2024; 15% off for stays Apr-Aug; 10% off stays at Cottages Jan-Dec 21, 2024; $250 resort credit per stay at The Cloister and The Lodge and $100 resort credit per Cottage stay.
• The Broadmoor – 15% off all
inclusive Wilderness Experience stays for select dates in the 2024 season (April-October); Broadmoor exclusive of $269 nightly rates & suites available at 25% off of published rates valid for select dates in January through April 2024. Book between Nov 14 - Dec 1, 2023. To book, https://www.broadmoor. com/special-packages/black-fri day-2023. Continued on next page
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Travel Companies’ Black Friday/Cyber Monday/Travel Tuesday Deals Continued from previous page Guided Travel/Tours
• Bicycling Tours (VBT) – Book any
2024 departure of a Guided Biking tour to France with an Air Package and save $250.
• Walking Adventures (Country Walkers)– Book any 2024 departure of a Guided Walking tour to Italy with an Air Package and save $250.
• Holiday Vacations – Join a
Hawaii Three Island Holiday tour on either Feb 24 or March 2, 2024 to save $300 pp
Cruising
• Windstar Cruises – Pick Your
Perk! Select one: free pre- or postcruise hotel nights, up to $1,000 onboard credit, OR premium suite guests may select a free upgrade to an All-Inclusive Fare featuring Wi-Fi; unlimited beer, wine & cock tails; and all gratuities. PLUS reduced deposits of just 5%.
Tour Operator Specials EF Go Ahead Tours, a premier provider of education-based group travel experiences, has been offering a month of deals, climaxing with Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Week 4: Nov. 17-22: Save up to $600/$1,200 per couple on Bucket List destinations. Black Friday: major savings on all destinations plus an extra $100 off all tours, special Lightning deals and extras such as free excursions. Cyber Monday: Buy more, save more & get an extra $50 off when booking online. Visit www. goaheadtours.com. Wilderness Voyageurs, which operates fully supported, inn-to-inn bicycle tours across the United States, is offering savings of $75 off 3-day tours, $100 pp off 4-day tours, $125 off 5-day tours and $150 off 6-day tours for any bike tour booked by Dec. 14. (800-272-
4141, https://wilderness-voyageurs. com/) G Adventures’ Cyber Sale, through November 30, provides 30% off per person on guaranteed departures of smallgroup tours, for select dates departing before April 30, 2024. To book: https:// www.gadventures.com/travel-deals/ cyber-sale/
Resorts Around the World Club Med: Book by Jan. 8, 2024 for travel by June 28, 2024 to get an extra 10% off all-inclusive beach and mountain getaways. Get up to 40% off plus: Up to $200 additional instant credit per person; Kids under 4 stay FREE; Bundle with air & save 10% extra. For solo travelers, the Single Supplement is waived on select dates. Visit: https://www. clubmed.us/o/best-all-inclusive-vacation-deals Borgo San Vincenzo, Montepulciano, Italy: Tuscany’s newest luxury boutique hotel, is a reimagined 18th-century borgo offering 21 luxury studios and suites and personalized experiences like tours of the region by foot, horse, e-bike, Vespa, or hot air balloon, cooking classes in a winery, truffle hunting and olive oil tasting, among others. Escape to Tuscany specials booked Nov. 23-27 include 20% off suites (4-night minimum stay), daily breakfast for two, complimentary e-bike rental for two days and €100 euros ($106) food & beverage credit. Direct bookings only, mention Black Friday Specials/Escape to Tuscany. Book at https://borgosanvincenzo.com/contact/. Cayo Espanto, Belize, located three miles off the coast of San Pedro, Belize, is home to seven villas, helipad, private yacht, and endless opportunities to enjoy a barefoot luxury escape in a naturally beautiful setting. The private island resort is offering guests a free airfare credit (up to $750 per person) with the booking of a 4-7 night stay this Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Book online at aprivateisland.com Nov
24 - 27. Use the codes for FREEAIR. Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten, St. Maarten is a duo of stunning oceanfront, all-inclusive resorts in the Dutch Caribbean, comprised of the family-friendly Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa and five-star, adults-only Sonesta Ocean Point Resort. Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino and Spa is a 420-room fun-for-all ages resort, while Sonesta Ocean Point Resort is an adults-only 130 suite “resort within a resort” featuring all-access to the adjacent all-ages Maho Beach Resort. From Nov. 24-27, take 50% off standard room rate for future stays between Dec. 1, 2023-Dec. 21, 2024 (three-night minimum; blackout dates) when booking with code BLACKFRIDAY online at sonestastmaarten.com. Fairmont Mayakoba, nestled in the heart of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is a newly renovated, 401-room AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres within a private luxury community. Surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by water canals, the property offers 46,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, an energizing Fairmont Spa and El Camaleón Golf Course. Now through March 29, 2024, take 20% off stays through April 30, 2024 booking directly on Fairmont Mayakoba’s website, https://www.fairmont.com/reservations/select-room/. Casa Kimberly, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, once the love nest of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, is a luxurious nine-suite boutique hotel in the heart of Puerto Vallarta with stunning views of Banderas Bay and the red clay rooftops that dot the Sierra Madre Mountains. Originally Burton’s gift to Taylor for her 32nd birthday, the hotel consists of two casitas, connected by the Bridge of Love, where the star-crossed Hollywood icons could escape the paparazzi in the streets below. Today the carefully preserved hotel consists of a fine dining restaurant and tequila bar, original azure-tiled pool and elab-
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Frosted Houseplants BY JEFF RUGG Q: I am so sad, and I hope you can give me a glimmer of hope. I moved my houseplants indoors for the winter, but I missed one whole group of plants that were on the other side of the house. I had moved them there to get them into a sheltered spot while I moved the rest in, but I forgot they were there. The nighttime temperature dropped to about 25 degrees. There are big pots of a jade plant, a Ficus tree, a peace lily, a motherin-law’s tongue, a plumeria and a
few small plants. They are all losing leaves and wilting. What can I do to help them out? A: All of the plants you mention are tropical plants that don’t like temperatures in the 40s, let alone below freezing. One of the ways cold-weather plants defend themselves against the cold is by using sugars as antifreeze. They start doing this in the fall and by the time a freeze comes, they are able to withstand ice crystals building up inside their tissue. Another mechanism is to allow water to escape the cells before they freeze so there is room for the ice to expand in the
orate, individually designed suites with expansive terraces with outdoor private Jacuzzis. Book Nov. 24-27 to save 50% off suites for stays between December 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024 (blackout dates apply). Use code CYBERCK to reserve at the discounted rate. To book, https:// bookings.travelclick.com/100073. The renovated Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort occupies six-acres of beachfront property in the historic capital of Willemstad. Curacao is now more accessible as a result of new and additional nonstop flights from New York, Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta (coming soon). The resort offers direct beach access, two pools, four dining venues and recently opened an on-site dive shop, Goby Divers, where guests can learn to scuba and earn PADI certification or dive based on their experience level. Deal: Save up to 30% off for 4 nights or 35% off for 7 nights (rates start at $234/night before discount). Book Nov. 24-27, 2023 for travel Jan. 2-Oct. 31, 2024 (blackout dates apply). Book via Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort’s page on Marriott.com, Expedia, or Booking. com during the booking window. Botánika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton, Costa Rica is a newly opened eco-resort offering luxurious accommodations and world-class excursions and wildlife adventures in the rainforests of the Osa, led by certified guides. Deal: four-night getaway for two in one bedroom suite, complimentary breakfast, welcome cocktails and spa credit (rates start at $184/night before the discount), minimum 4-night length of stay; children under 12 stay free; Additional nights can be booked for $199+ tax and fees). Book Nov. 20-27, 2023 for travel Nov. 20, 2023 to May 31, 2024. To book: visit https://botanikaresort.com/ __________________________________ © 2023 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.
cells. Some cacti do this. Tropical plants are not able to do these things since they come from climates where they don’t have to. On the tree-shaped plants, you are going to see many if not most of the leaves fall off. That is fine if the buds on the branch, at the base of where each leaf was, are not also dead. Since the cold was only for one night there is a chance that not all of the buds were killed. The buds will send out new growth within a few weeks. If the bud at the end of the branch dies, other buds will grow -- kind of like if Continued on page 5
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The golden oldies: taking center stage is key BY CLAIRE LYNCH After the retirement parties are over and the good wishes have been said, the newly retired person heads off to a new way of life - there is no set schedule, there is no boss to greet and other than taking care of everyday responsibilities, how to fill one’s time is up to the retiree. My friend, Kenny, said that he springs out of bed each day and looks forward to meeting his friends for some games of pickleball or tennis or squash. For a couple of weeks at a time they will play pickleball then switch off to tennis for a couple of weeks just to keep it all fresh. My friend, Sally, has told me that she spends her time volunteering in the pediatrics section of a local hospital and it has been so rewarding. She says hi to the patients and staff and chats with them when there is a free minute. Among the creative group, my friend Richard Allen Taylor worked on a book called, “Letters to Karen Carpenter and Other Poems.” It was published this fall and talks about the life and career of singer Karen Carpenter plus his 40 years of marriage with his late wife, Julie. Richard grew up in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, married when he was in his 20s and they raised their four kids together. Life as a widower has been a challenge but one of his outlets has been creative writing. No matter who I talk to it seems that these retirees are happy about their new-found freedom. Some people don’t know what to do with themselves at first but eventually they get into a groove. Each one seems positive about how to start their day and how to spend their days no matter what time of the year it is. Forty years ago when I thought about retirees, I pictured groups of men and women sitting outside in the nice weather playing pinochle, cribbage and backgammon. Indoors I imagined tables of people playing bridge and poker and whiling away the time in a fun and exciting manner. The golden years is a term that describes a certain stage in life, one that comes after working a job or career for decades. Generally speaking, the golden years run from age 65- 80+.
Some experts question whether “golden years” is an adequate description because the time span and definition of retirement have changed over the past half-century. Many older Americans live longer now and after working for decades, having their golden years to explore hobbies and interests at their leisure is welcomed. My former co-worker and friend, Debbie, says retirement is aces. She notes, “My time is my own. I do what I want, go where I want, see who I want, stay home when I want especially if the weather is bad or I just don’t feel like going out. And my stress level has dropped a lot since retiring.” Debbie has lots of interests and never runs out of things to do. In addition to her hobbies, she takes adult classes at her local senior center and at a community college and does volunteer work at a non-profit animal shelter. She’s lucky to live in a part of the country where many people vacation. It’s a fun place. It has lots of scenery year ‘round and it is a creative place with many resident artists and musicians. Debbie added that taking a cooking class has been a highlight of her senior years. It’s something she always wanted to do but never had time for when she worked full-time and looked after her older relatives. All of Debbie’s talk about her senior center makes me want to explore some other areas of interest at my senior center. So far I’ve stuck to dancing to the oldies and the book club which meet monthly. The idea of taking a cooking class is piquing my curiosity so I’ll look into that. The beauty of many senior centers is every so often they switch up their various classes so the options never get old. Kenny mentioned to me in a recent conversation that he was driving in his car when he heard the song, “Fast Car” on the radio but it sounded different. Sure enough it was Luke Combs’ version of the Tracy Chapman song that came out in April 1988. That spring I was working full-time in NYC doing my public relations job. I was a Dashing Danielle taking the L.I.R.R. Monday to Friday but on weekends off I did errands and met friends. Hearing “Fast Car” was one of Cleveland, Ohio, native
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Tracy Chapman’s debut singles and I immediately became a fan. When Kenny stopped by one afternoon a few months back and played Luke Combs’ version it was obviously a country version and I liked it. I always like the original versions but Luke Combs did a great job singing “Fast Car.” It’s a bit more up tempo yet when we compared Tracy Chapman’s version and Combs’, I had to say I liked both. The lyrics go:
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“You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere
So I remember when we were driving, driving in your car ...” Some Gen Zers are familiar with Tracy Chapman’s songs and some aren’t
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but I like testing their “song history” when I bring up The Troggs, a British singing group. Their single, “Love Is All Around,” came out in 1967 - in the old days when Pres. Lyndon Johnson was in the White House. The single became a huge hit and those lyrics go:
“I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes Well, love is all around me And so the feeling grows It’s written on the wind, it’s everywhere I go So if you really love me Come on and let it show …” Some people I’ve talked to probably never heard of The Troggs but that song is a timeless hit. In their day The Troggs took center stage and now so many seniors also take center stage.
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Tips on Filing for Social Security Benefits BY TOM MARGENAU There probably is nothing I’m asked more often than some version of this question: “When should I take my Social Security?” So today, I’m going to write yet another column about that topic -and the related issue of how to file for Social Security benefits. But first, let me clarify the “when to file” part. As I’ve said over and over again in this column, I am not a financial planner, so I really can’t advise you about the best time to start your Social Security benefits. That’s a decision only you can make, perhaps after consulting a real financial planner. I’m just an old retired Social Security guy. So all I can do is explain Social Security rules to you to help you make that decision. (In my book, “Social Security: Simple and Smart,” I have a whole chapter devoted to this topic. You might want to check it out. You can order the book online at Amazon.com.) So, whether you make that decision on your own, or with the help of my book or a financial planner, once you decide the month you want your benefits to start, many of you still want to know how far in advance you should file for those benefits. And that is the “when to file” advice I am offering in this column. Let me begin by pointing this out: Your Social Security eligibility date is always a month, not a day. For example, let’s say you were born on Aug. 25, 1957, and you want your benefits to start at your full retirement age. The full retirement age for people born in 1957 is 66 and 6 months, so you will reach full retirement age on Feb. 25, 2024. But the day you reach FRA isn’t really an issue. It’s the month that is key. In other words, your eligibility date isn’t Feb. 25, 2024. It’s just February 2024. The Social Security Administration recommends that you file three months before your eligibility month. So, if you wanted your benefits to start in February 2024, you could start the ball rolling sometime in December 2023. I used to advise people that there really was no need to rush because most Social Security retirement claims are very simple and the SSA would process them in literally a matter of days. In the past, I would have told people whose eligibility date is in February that they could even wait until January if they wanted and there would be a very good chance their first check would show up on time. But I’ve heard from so many readers who report to me about delays in either getting through to the SSA in the first place or delays in getting their benefits started. So, I guess my motto for the time being is this: Better safe than sorry. File your Social Security claim three months before your first eligibility month. But don’t let me scare you. Once you contact the SSA, you’ve established what they call a “protective filing date” and
your rights to benefits are guaranteed from that month forward. For example, let’s say you wanted your benefits to start in January 2024. But for whatever reason, you didn’t get around to filing your claim until January 25, 2024. Even though your claim might not finish processing until sometime in February or possibly even March, you will be paid back to January. That’s the “when to file” message. About three months ahead of time would be ideal. So now let’s tackle the “how to file” issue. Probably 90% of us have rather straightforward Social Security claims. That means you are just filing for your own Social Security benefits. In that case, I strongly recommend you file online at www.socialsecurity.gov. It’s simple and easy. I did so a few years back and it probably took me all of a half hour to finish the process. Check the website yourself and see how easy it is. If you do have a scenario that you think might be complicated (like trying to get a combination of retirement and spousal benefits), then you should probably do that in person. Call the SSA at 800-772-1213 to set up a phone interview. If you are filing for widow’s benefits, that must be done by phone. Claims for widow’s benefits cannot be done online. That’s because there may be filing options a widow has that are more easily explained by talking to someone in person rather than dealing with a computer online. What documents do you need to file for my Social Security benefits? It depends on the kind of benefit you are trying to get. Think of it this way: you usually have to provide some kind of evidence to support your eligibility for such benefits. For example, if it’s a retirement claim, you need to prove you are old enough to qualify. To do that, you need a birth certificate. If you are filing for spousal benefits, you need to prove not only your age, but you also need to show you are married to the person on whose Social Security record you are applying. So that would be a marriage certificate. If you are a divorced spouse, you’d also need to provide your divorce papers. If you are wanting to apply for widow’s benefits, in addition to proving your age and marriage, you also need a death certificate. In all cases, SSA wants to see original copies of these documents, or copies certified by the record issuer. One document you don’t need is your Social Security card. I hear from panicky people all the time who tell me they are about to file for Social Security benefits and they can’t find their SSN card. I tell them to relax. You do not need the card when you sign up for Social Security. And speaking of Social Security numbers, many divorced women tell me they are pretty sure they might be due benefits on an ex-spouse’s Social Security record. But they don’t have the guy’s So-
cial Security number and they are worried they won’t get the benefits without the number. In these cases, the SSA will be able to find the ex’s SSN. They might need some identifying information from you (like his name, date and place of birth, etc.), but you should be able to provide them with that. If you have a Social Security question,
Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Will aging, costs of living and debts make you move? BY PHILIP A. RAICES As we grow older, challenges await us that some will prepare for but so many will not. Staying healthy and active should be tantamount to everyone’s mind to be able to stay in place. But as studies and statistics have shown the U.S. is the most unhealthy, obese, and overweight country on the face of the globe. Being the wealthiest and most powerful nation or I say, the “Great Society” that there has ever been, somehow doesn’t match up to our current physical condition compared to other European and Asian nations. It’s similar to looking at an individual who may appear to look healthy from the outside, but inside there are major issues that exist that apparently we know about, but unfortunately do nothing to alleviate those conditions. Many would prefer to be independent and stay in their homes. However, the most crucial and critical factor and influence we have is over our health. So many often overlook it and don’t take it seriously enough, until major problems occur. But slight to moderate changes can make a marked improvement and as they say “no pain, no gain.” So we all hunkered down and stayed sequestered inside the last few years, due to the pandemic. However, it’s time during the fall, to get out and get active and about and begin walking each and every day. This will be the simplest thing to do. If you cannot walk or are somewhat disabled, then just go on Google to see what exercises you can perform. But whatever you do, you will assuredly see a difference after a week or two; but you must be consistent, just like brushing your teeth and taking a shower, lol.
As we age, and your desire is to stay in place; one must think and plan about making accommodations for your living space and retrofit your home, whether it will be to update a bathroom and kitchen and allow for wheelchair access or a chairlift attached to your staircase for easy access to the 2nd floor. However, creating an owner’s suite on the main floor would be a solution to not having to go up and down the stairs. I had the pleasure the last week to meet a lady, who came into our office to ask me a question. We conversed for a while and when she told me that she was 89, I was flabbergasted, as her mind was sharp, she was vibrant and had a zest for life. Most importantly, she appeared healthy compared to the majority of those her age. She expressed that she still loved living in her home and the community, as she built her roots here and was not ready to move; although I think most of her friends might have moved or passed away. I told her to continue to enjoy living in her home and when she was really ready to sell, I would be here to assist her. Here is an individual who seemed to have it all together in mind, spirit, and body. It is quite obvious more and more are leaving NYS due to the cost of living e.g. real estate and state taxes, mortgage rates, daily expenses, food, gas and heating, etc. If you are currently a homeowner, this is an excellent
time to cash out and reap the rewards of all the equity that you have created and built over the years. Although going south or out west can save you a lot of money, one must be diligent to go visiting and surveying various towns to know whether or not you will be comfortable and happy living there. According to CNBC and the Census Bureau, the top 10 locations where New Yorkers are moving to are Miami, Fla, Philadelphia, Pa, Stamford, Ct, Atlanta, Ga, Tampa, Fla, Boston, Mass, Orlando, Fla, Los Angeles, Calif, Washington, D.C., and East Stroudsburg, Pa. (The Poconos). It may not all be about saving money, as some have moved to be near their adult children, some to leave the cold and snow behind, and some due to being able to work remotely enabling very flexible lifestyles. Lastly, having major debt difficulties and complications due to layoffs and loss of a job, business failures, and continued and mounting credit card debt are other reasons that some will need to move. Some will hold out hoping for a miracle, which rarely happens. However, loan modifications, bankruptcy, and any type of workout with your creditors may potentially solve your problem, but for many, it is a short-term band-aid solution. Keeping your credit in a healthy state is crucial. Waiting for the inevitable most of the time is shortsighted and the stress and worry that eventually comes to pass is not worth jeopardizing your health and
well-being. Selling now while you have less competition due to a lack of inventory and still a sufficient number of purchasers, will enable you to still gain a sale price that in my professional opinion should be higher than waiting until 2024. I say, cash in and run to the bank with whatever equity you have to keep your wealth somewhat intact and hopefully stabilize your situation. Call me at (516) 647-4289, if you need any consultation and advice, to work on creating a solid plan of action. Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.
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Frosted Houseplants Continued from page 2 you pruned the end of the branch. If the branch tissue was also killed, then even if the buds start to grow, they will not last. The peace lily and mother-in-law’s tongue plants grow from crowns and rhizomes at or below the soil level. An overnight freeze probably didn’t kill the buds at this level, so cut off all the dead leaves and watch for new growth. Plumerias grow outdoors in southern states where they are exposed to cold temperatures during some winters. They lose all their leaves in the winter and grow them back in the spring. Being outdoors, they go through the fall, and they can handle the occasional cold spell. Your plant was exposed to a quick drop in temperature and may not be as ready to handle the cold. I expect it to be fine, but it
may not send out new leaves until spring. Prune out all dead leaves and any branches that are obviously dead. Leave anything that might make it to see what happens. This way you can see if the plant is continuing to die or is starting to recover. Don’t fertilize for a few weeks as we don’t want to burn any roots, and this is not the time of year to promote too much growth. If the plant is dead, you would just waste any fertilizer on that plant. Water as usual except don’t overdo it on plants without very many leaves. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com.. COPYRIGHT 2023 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS
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A Super Easy Way to Keep Tomatoes Perfectly Fresh for 10 Days BY MARY HUNT A perfectly ripe, fresh, slightly crisp tomato elevates so many things, from salads to BLTs. But here’s the problem: At my house, we frequently cannot consume them in the short window of a couple of days before they turn mushy and slightly spoiled. I have tested so many ways to keep tomatoes fresh long enough to use them -- on the counter, upside down, in a closed container in the fridge, attached to the stem, to name a few. None were super satisfying. W h e n stored in the refrigerator, tomatoes did last longer before starting to rot, but the flavor waned considerably and the texture was mushy. Another method that promised to give excellent results was to store a fresh tomato on the counter but turn it upside down so that it is resting on the
stem area. At first, this seemed foolish to me, but I gave it a trial run anyway. Surprisingly, it did seem to help to extend freshness for a day or two, which at the time was exciting as it was better than other methods I tested. The idea is to shield the tomato’s “opening” spot from heat and light. One method that did work very well required my FoodSaver. Dropping a whole tomato into a mason jar, using the FoodSaver’s jar lid attachment (a separate purchase), and storing the jar in the refrigerator works wonderfully well to suck out all the oxygen, then seal the jar tightly. But it requires a fairly large investment into a countertop food sealer that has the capability to vacuum seal a canning-type jar. But this new method? It is now my absolute favorite and the only way I will ever store tomatoes. Yes, even though I have a FoodSaver, it is much
faster and doesn’t use up any refrigerator space. This method I’m about to tell you about is fast, cheap and overall better than any method I have tried. The theory is that cellophane tape (often referred to as Scotch tape -- the kind we use to wrap packages) applied securely to the tomato to cover the spot where the stem was attached to the vine, creates a barrier to hold moisture in and keep potential bacteria and mold out. Using this method, I can leave an unwashed, “taped” tomato on the counter for 10 days, and find it is as fresh as it was on day 1. I simply remove the tape, wash the tomato, slice and enjoy. That’s it -the best way ever to store fresh tomatoes long enough to actually use them, without any detectable change in texture or flavor. Amazing. If you go to EverydayCheapskate. com/tomato, you can see photos of how to do this (it is quite simple). I have discovered that leaving the green leafy bit on the tomato or removing it before taping doesn’t seem to make any difference at all. This trick still works as described, provided I carefully cover the cut stem and green “blossomy” part completely. And now you know why a tape dispensr has found a permanent spot in one of my kitchen drawers! Mary invites you to visit her at Every-
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Whole Grains for Health BY CHARLYN FARGO Keep the whole grains coming. Not only do they help with diabetes, but new research finds they may improve heart health as well. Earlier research has found that higher consumption of whole grains may help reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal in July 2020. The study looked at oatmeal, popcorn, whole-grain bread and brown rice, as well as other whole-grain foods also rich in fiber, antioxidants and B vitamins. Using data from 158,259 women and 36,525 men who did not have Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer when the study began, researchers evaluated the relationship between whole grain intake and Type 2 diabetes over the course of four years. Researchers found that participants who consumed the most whole grains (one or more servings a day) had a 29% lower rate of Type 2 diabetes compared with those who had less than one serving per month. New research finds that consuming whole grains, such as whole-grain bread, brown rice and quinoa, over re-
fined grains, such as white rice and white bread, may improve your heart health as well. The November study was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Researchers found consuming whole grains improved total cholesterol and decreased triglycerides. For every 16-gram serving of whole grains (which is equal to one slice of whole grain bread or a halfcup of brown rice), cardiovascular related deaths declined by 9%. When 48 grams (three servings) of whole grains were consumed every day, rates of cardiovascular death declined by 25%. So, what is a whole grain? It’s a grain that has the bran, endosperm and germ. In refined grains, the bran and germ -which contribute fiber, magnesium, selenium and other vitamins -- have been removed. The bottom line? Choose brown rice over white; whole-wheat bread and pasta over white; quinoa, wheat germ, oats and stone-ground, whole-grain crackers. Those are choices that can make a huge difference.
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pureed 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Optional garnish: additional extra-virgin olive oil, additional smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Put the chickpeas into a blender or food processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, black pepper, olive oil, pumpkin, cumin seeds and smoked paprika. Blend, gradually adding enough of the reserved chickpea liquid to make a smooth, thick, creamy dip. Pour the dip into a serving dish, and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of smoked paprika and pumpkin seeds, if desired. Serve with whole-grain pita bread, sliced into wedges and fresh vegetables. Serves 8. Per serving: 100 calories; 4 grams protein; 11 grams carbohydrate;5 grams fat; 0 grams cholesterol; 3 grams fiber; 150 milligrams sodium. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Some Timeless Astronomy Books BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Nov. 12-18, 2023 With holiday gift-giving season right around the corner, one frequent request I get is to recommend some good astronomy books for the relative beginner. Yes, books. You may remember them from way back in the B.I. era (Before the Internet). If you’re like me, you know the joy of wrapping your hands and mind around a good printed book. So allow me to recount a few of those that hold a special place in my heart. Keep in mind that many of these are classics and some may be tough to find, but they’re all worth the effort. My all-time favorite is a short book titled “Starlight Nights: The Adventures of a Stargazer” by Ohio amateur astronomer Leslie C. Peltier. Not strictly an astronomy book, it is instead a delightfully written autobiography that traces the author’s celestial journey from childhood. I still read it from time to time just to remind myself why I fell in love with the night sky. To learn more about stars and star groupings, check out these two classics. The first is “The Stars” by H.A. Rey (yes, the same H.A. Rey from the “Curious George” series). This provides a unique twist on “seeing” constellation figures. Another is “The Friendly Stars”
by Martha Evans Martin and Donald Howard Menzel, which takes readers on a marvelous tour of the stars visible from the backyard. While some astronomical details in these two are now outdated, the charm of these books is not diminished one bit. If you’re fascinated by the names and history of the stars and constellations, “Star Names: Their Lore and Meaning” by Richard Hinckley Allen is for you. Much more in-depth, though, is a three-volume tome titled “Burnham’s Celestial Handbook” by Robert Burnham Jr. You can open either of these to any page and lose yourself in the countless and fascinating historical tidbits. Maybe you’re curious about some of the more unconventional ideas folks have about the universe -- and, believe me, there’s no shortage of these -- you should definitely check out Philip C. Plait’s “Bad Astronomy: Misconceptions and Misuses Revealed, from Astrology to the Moon Landing ‘Hoax.’” Or perhaps you enjoy exploring our internal human conflict between science and faith -- what we know versus what we believe. In this case, Carl Sagan’s “The Demon Haunted World” is the only choice. Of course, any book by Sagan is near the top of my list, but this is such a well-written and thought-provoking book! As someone who now uses the internet for a lot of my work, I still owe so
much to all the astronomy books on my shelves. But one stands out above the others: the first I ever read as a child was the 1954 book “All About the Stars” by Anne Terry White, part of the “All About” series for children. It’s such a magically written introduction to the night sky! Along with some well-timed school field trips to nearby planetari-
ums, I credit this author for sparking my lifelong fascination with the heavens. Such marvelous books as these have given me joy and inspiration over decades of stargazing. I hope they might do the same for you! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Can You Bark a Few Bars? BY TRACY BECKERMAN My dog is not a big fan of heavy metal music. He doesn’t mind a few bars of country music, and he seems to appreciate jazz and classical, although he is indifferent to opera. But strangely, oddly, and most un-doglike, he really, really seems to like anything that features... A harmonica. Yes, a harmonica. Not a banjo, or a cello, or even a French horn. The dog knows what he likes and what he likes is the harmonica. When he was a puppy, he liked any song that featured the word, “Hey!” Maybe he thought the singer was calling him. Maybe he thought there was somehow a treat involved. Who knows? But whenever he heard the word “hey” in a song, he would come running into the room and perk his ears up. It didn’t work if I said it. Only if someone sang it.
I was hoping if we could find someone to sing the phrase, “No, don’t pee on the floor,” it might have helped with the housebreaking. But alas, that phrase did not show up on our Spotify playlist. Many years went by and there didn’t seem to be anything else that caught his ear. But then one day a Bruce Springsteen song came on and Bruce wailed away on the harmonica. My dog Bowie came running in from another room and stopped dead in his tracks. He actually seemed to be listening to the song. I thought maybe it was because he was a Jersey dog and Springsteen is a Jersey guy. But as soon as the harmonica part stopped, Bowie lost interest, laid down and went to sleep. I was flabbergasted at this realization, but I realized I needed to do true scientific study to test my hypothesis. So, I put on “Piano Man.” Billy Joel is not from New Jersey, so I thought this would be a good way to rule out New
Jersey artists. Once again, when the harmonica started up, the dog’s head shot up in the air. Since we had not, to my knowledge, played a lot of songs with harmonicas in them before, it was possible this was just something new that caught his attention -- kind of like how I feel when I see a new pair of shoes. Was it indeed a passing fancy or was the dog suddenly taking an interest in mouth-blown instrumentation? He was a retriever and they like to have things in their mouths, after all. I thought it might be fun to indulge the dog’s interest, so I did what any sane, middle-aged woman with too much time on her hands would do. I bought a harmonica. I thought, how hard could this be? It’s only got 10 holes. That’s nine holes more than a kazoo, which I play very well, so the odds were good I’d be a natural. Confident in my ability to pick
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up things quickly, I watched a short YouTube video called “How to play a harmonica in ten minutes,” and then I picked up my harmonica and blew. Shockingly, the resulting sound was not a melodic convergence of musical notes. It was, instead, a convergence of the sound an elephant makes when he trumpets and a piano blowing up. Before I even got to the end, the dog had run out of the room. So, apparently, my dog doesn’t, in fact, like harmonica playing. He likes GOOD harmonica playing. Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Levittown Community Council names Horror House winners
1st Place: Kevin Schneider, 2 Wildflower Lane, Levittown.
Runner Up: The Ginsburg Family, 185 Shelter Lane, Levittown.
Halloween brings out lots of spooky fun and since 2010, Levittown Community Council has enticed local residents to exhibit their spooky best by hosting the Halloween Horror House contest. This year’s first place winner Is Kevin Schneider of 2 Wildflower Lane in Wantagh. In 2015, Schneider spotted a post on Pinterest of skeletons climbing up the side of a house and he began, along with his wife Toni and his children Jaxson, Brynleigh and Madison, to build a collection of skeletons and an annual routine of making his display better and better. Spider webs, animatronics and tombstones have been added to the collection resulting in a great display that the family loves putting together each year and welcoming spectators. Shelter Lane in Levittown is the location of one of this year’s runner-up winners, Sylvia and Josh Ginsberg and their sons Harrison and Grant, who love all things Halloween. Every year, starting in August, blueprints are drawn up and countless hours are spent with the family brainstorming to make sure every-
thing is perfect. The biggest reward for Josh, he says, is seeing his sons’ excitement as Halloween comes to life on their front lawn. Part of the display has a “concert theme” that includes a band, the crowd and a bartender. Bluetooth music is an added plus and makes the display a “must see”. Sharing the runner-up spot is Carol Powell of 93 Sprucewood Drive in Levittown who relishes the fun she has during the Halloween season and the satisfaction she experiences by the charitable aspect related to her display. Powell’s inside display is free to spectators, but she welcomes donations for two charities when people participate in a walkthrough on the inside of her home in which seven rooms are decorated and which, Powell believes, is the best part of her display. Actors donate their time to contribute to the entertainment and the scariness of the display. The indoor display, which, Carol says, may be scary for younger children, is on display through the weekend following Halloween. A schedule of times the display is open is posted outside the home.
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New members of the Bethpage High School National Honor Society.
112 students were inducted into the Bethpage High School's National Honor Society.
One hundred and twelve seniors from Bethpage High School were inducted into the school’s National Honor Society on Nov. 2. The special evening was held in the high school auditorium where proud central and building administrators, family and
Maria Laina DiMartino, another inductee, performed the national anthem. This was followed by remarks from Bethpage High School Principal Nicholas Jantz and National Honor Society adviser Susan Sciglibaglio. “These students tonight clear-
friends were in attendance. Before the ceremony began, the audience enjoyed music from National Honor Society inductee and student-musician Matthew Schneider. Once the students took their seats on the decorated auditorium stage,
Bethpage High School’s National Honor Society officers Irene Horianopoulous, president; Ryan O’Connell and Angelica Pujols, vice president of tutoring; Jake McAuliffe, secretary; and Michaelarcangelo Minelli, treasurer.
Angelica Pujols, the National Honor Society’s vice president of tutoring, spoke about one of the qualities that the National Honor Society looks for in a member.
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Wisdom Lane MS unites against bullying
Students who donned orange for Unity Day gathered in the lobby to link their chains made up of messages of kindness. The Wisdom Lane Middle School community stood as one for Unity Day to promote inclusion and end bullying on Oct. 18. Staff and students donned orange to show their support and participated in activities focused on kindness and embracing differences. Hundreds of positive messages by students were linked together in a chain displayed in the front lobby and were also used to spell out “unity.” Unity Day, which was celebrated throughout Levittown Schools, represents the ongoing mission to cultivate a culture of belonging and acceptance. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
Wisdom Lane Middle School staff took a stand against bullying for Unity Day on Oct. 18.
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On Sunday, December 10, at 12 noon, Syosset Public Library will host an autism friendly production, “Once Upon a Snowflake.” for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. This production has been modified by Sunrise Theatre, Inc. and will be presented in the library’s theater. The performance will last approximately one hour. A calming corner with coping tools will be available for use
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A senior at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown School District achieved a perfect score on the 2023 AP English Language and Composition exam, an accomplishment obtained by only a select few. Ceyda Nazli took the exam in May after a year of studies at Division and not only received the top score of 5 but was also one of only 22 students from around the world to earn every point possible on the challenging, college-level test. That makes Ceyda among 0.004% of test-takers in the 2023 exam. The district congratulates Ceyda on this tremendous success.
Ceyda Nazli, a senior at Division Avenue High School, achieved a perfect score on the 2023 AP English Language and Composition examination. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
Students support districtwide food drive
Hicksville Middle School’s annual Health Walk for Merkel Cell Skin Cancer raised funds for the American Cancer Society. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools Students and staff members at Hicksville Middle School recently got moving during their annual Health Walk to bring awareness to Merkel Cell Skin Cancer. The middle schoolers put their best foot forward as they circled around the school’s outdoor track. Organized by Hicksville Middle School Health teacher Anthony Tussie
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Lee Avenue Elementary School students contributing to a districtwide Thanksgiving Food Drive that took place in October. Food donations were collected at each school throughout the district and will be donated to local food pantries. This effort was organized by the Hicksville Council of PTAs. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
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Hicksville Middle School teacher authors book BY GARY SIMEONE It was the new age of technology that inspired a Hicksville Middle School teacher to author her first children’s book. Dr. Alia Kamal Khan, an ESL teacher at Hicksville Middle School, recently published, ‘The Digital Learner: A Saved Story from the Memory of Mr. Time-Bot” which explores the innovative digital technologies within the current classroom environment. “When I was receiving my Doctorate’s in Education several years ago, my dissertation was focused on the educational technology realm,” said Dr Khan. “I think that inspired me to write my first children’s book on people who are born into our current technological world, and people who have had to adapt themselves to the current learning environment.” She referred to two classes of people in her new book, digital natives and digital immigrants. “Digital natives are basically the students, who were born into these technologies and raised on the internet, and digital immigrants, like myself, who’ve had to adapt themselves to the ever-growing list of technological advances.”
In her new book, Dr Khan portrays a character named Ally Applebottom, who is confronted with new technological challenges in the classroom. “She’s trying to navigate all these different technologies, like Smart-boards, Chromebook’s and tablets, with the help of her fellow students,” said Khan. “Mr. Time-Bot, a classroom robot, is brought in to help guide the teacher and students through all of these newly implemented technologies.” Dr Khan, who holds a Doctorate in Education and a Minor’s in Children’s Literature, said it took her two years to complete the book. “It definitely was a time consuming process with a lot of thought involved, but I’m very pleased with the end result,” said Khan. She said that she has aspirations to write additional books, featuring Mr. Time-Bot the robot, that focus on past and future educational experiences in the classroom. ‘The Digital Learner: A Saved Story from the Memory of Mr. Time-Bot’ is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
Hicksville Middle School ENL teacher Dr. Alia Kamal Khan and her new book, “The Digital Learner.”
Upstate man arrested in impersonation Nassau County Police arrested a man from Delmar, NY, for allegedly impersonating a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent while in Levittown. According to police, on Wednesday, November 1, Andy Kwok, 53, was allegedly dressed as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent and was in possession of a fraudulent identification card with photo and had what appeared to be a firearm, holstered on his hip, while eating at a local restaurant. An off-duty Customs Border Patrol (CBP) officer identified and reported Kwok to Nassau County Police. Officers confirmed that Kwok
is not a law enforcement officer for any agency. He was arrested without further incident. Kwok was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Detectives are working with Homeland Security Investigations and would like the community to know if you feel as though you have any information about the subject attempting to pose as an ICE agent and/or you may have been defrauded by this defendant, please contact your local Nassau County Police Precinct or call 911. You may also contact Homeland Security Investigations at 1-877-4-HSI-TIP.
Dr. Khan discussing her new book, “The Digital Learner” with Hicksville Middle School students.
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From left: Hicksville Board of Education President Annette Beiner, Lee Avenue student Quinn Valme and Lee Avenue Principal Stephanie Stam. At the Oct. 24 board of education meeting, Hicksville Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton began his report by acknowledging 11 high school seniors Dasia Stafford, Jack Beaudette, Siddh Agarwal, Samantha Castro, Andrew Fontanetta, Federico Garcia, Brian Jaco, Anthony Lopez, Victoria Rodriguez, Danna Taboafda and Cory Wright. Dasia Stafford was recognized for being honored by the College Board as a scholar for the National African American Recognition Program. She earned this recognition based on her remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT and the Advanced Placement exams. Jack Beaudette and Siddh Agarwal were recognized for each being named a National Merit Semifinalist in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Being recognized as a National Merit Semifinalist means they will have a chance to win a National Merit Scholarship, which will be offered next spring. A Semifinalist represents the top 1% of United States high school seniors and highest-scoring entrants from each state. Samantha Castro, Andrew Fontanetta, Federico Garcia, Brian Jaco, Anthony Lopez, Victoria Rodriguez, Danna Taboafda and Cory
Wright were recognized for being selected for the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program. Like the National Merit Scholarship program, this recognition is for Hispanic/Latino students acknowledging their academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT and the Advanced Placement exams. Following student recognitions, Dr. Fulton acknowledged members of the board of education for their continued dedication and commitment to the district and community in honor of Board of Education Recognition Week. Student representatives Asha Chattoo, Theo Fotopoulos, Farangi Mukhamedova, Ahmed Saleem, Quinn Valme and Hadiya Zehra from each of the district’s seven elementary schools presented each member of the board with a certificate and gift of appreciation. Wrapping up the evening acknowledgements to the board seventh graders Wasiqa Ali and Eli Feinstein, senior Jack Beaudette and junior Manveer Sahansra each expressed heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks for the work they do on behalf of the students of Hicksville public schools. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
From left: Hicksville Board of Education trustee Danielle Fotopoulos, East Street student and son of Danielle Fotopoulos, Theo Fotopoulos, and East Street Principal Joe Messana.
Hicksville Middle School students Wasiqa Ali and Eli Feinstein spoke to members of the board of education at the Oct. 24 meeting for Board Recognition Week.
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