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Twelve Syosset High School student-athletes stand together on the Syosset High School field after a commitment ceremony. Syosset High School celebrated its student-athletes at the high school’s annual Athlete Commitment Day on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Twelve of Syosset’s most distinguished student-athletes committed to play their respective sports at the collegiate level during a ceremony held in the High School’s guidance office. The
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event was hosted by varsity lacrosse coach John Calabria, and attended by family, faculty coaches, and members of the administration, including District Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers, Athletic Director Scott Steuber, and High School Principal Dr. John Durante. Coach Calabria commended the student-athletes
for their character, dedication, and achievement. He also recognized the students’ families for supporting them throughout their journey to becoming a collegiate athlete. Dr. Rogers reminded the students that the District will always be cheering for their success, even from afar. Coaches also recognized each See page 10
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Cruise-Thru toy collection drive The Town of Oyster Bay's massive ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive will take place at John Burns Park in Massapequa on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In partnership with the United States Marine Corps, Optimum, and the New York Islanders, the Town is collecting toys to help families and those less fortunate throughout the community during the upcoming holiday season. In addition to the ‘Cruise-Thru’, collection boxes are located at Town facilities through December 14. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “The Toys for Tots Drive has long been a huge success under the leadership of the U.S. Marine Corps, especially here in the Town
of Oyster Bay, as just last year we collected close to 30,000 toys for Long Island children. I encourage all of our residents who are able to donate to this amazing cause, as the Toys for Tots Drive helps ensure that disadvantaged children within our community do not have to go the holiday season without something to bring them happiness.” The ‘Cruise Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ will provide residents an excellent way to contribute directly to the cause and help bring a smile to a child’s face this holiday season. Additionally, the event will feature a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a holiday drop box where chilSee page 10
Legislator, libraries to collect coats Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) will be joining forces with the Syosset and Jericho Public Libraries to support an annual coat drive spearheaded by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Donors are invited to drop off new and gently used winter coats and winter accessories (gloves, hats, scarves, etc.) at the Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791
and the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Lane, Jericho N.Y. 11753 during normal business hours from Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Dec. 22. “The overwhelming success of last year’s coat drive was a heartwarming demonstration of the tremendous generosity that permeates the Syosset and Jericho communities,” Legislator Drucker said. “When you donate a winter See page 10
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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.
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Free construction apprentice training program Town of Oyster Bay will be partnering with Opportunities Long Island to present a free apprenticeship preparation training program for those interested in working in building and construction trades. An information session will be held on Tuesday, December 12th at 10 a.m. at the Hicksville Career Center, located at 301 W Old Country Road, Hicksville. "I’m proud to announce that the Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting an apprenticeship training program to prepare residents for a career in the building and construction trades of the Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades. Apprenticeships are the backbone of our community's success, providing a vital bridge between education and employment. They offer a unique and hands-on approach to learning, allowing individuals to gain valuable skills while contributing directly to the workforce. Apprenticeships are not just about jobs; they're about empowerment, self-reliance, and the cultivation of a skilled and capable workforce,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. Opportunities Long Island is an intensive 240-hour training program which includes OSHA 30, Blueprint Reading, and much more to help prepare you for a career in the building and construction trades of the Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades. Training is provided at no cost to residents. Eligibility requirements are as follows: • Be a resident of Nassau or Suffolk
County • Capable of performing 8 hours of physical labor each day • Have a valid driver’s license • Willing to travel to job sites throughout Long Island and New York City • Be 18 years or older • Legally eligible to work in the US • Able to pass a reading and math test at the 8th grade level • Possess a High School Diploma, GED or TASC at the time of application • Be unemployed or have a low income • Able to attend class Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and occasional Saturdays • Able to pass a drug test To apply, attend the information session on Tuesday, December 12, at 10 a.m. at the Hicksville Career Center (301 W Old Country Road, Hicksville). The session will run for 3 hours and includes a reading and math test. No one will be admitted after the start time. This program is presented in partnership with the Long Island Federation of Labor, Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk, New York State Department of Labor, Workforce Development Board, American Job Center Network, and Opportunities Long Island. For more information, contact Erica Rechner at (631) 348-1170 ext. 316 or erechner@lilabor.org.
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From left: Lee Road third graders Dylan Kemnah, John Maddalena and Scarlett Cippoletti searched for various facts about Veterans Day. Students at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown School District took time to recognize and honor veterans on Nov. 6. Using each letter that spells out “veterans,” third graders in Kirsten Quinn’s class crafted acrostic poems complete with adjectives and phrases about veterans. Around the classrooms, various
facts about veterans were also hidden for students to find. Third graders completed a scavenger hunt with all the facts they found, such as the date of Veterans Day — Nov. 11 — and the day’s history. Students also reflected on and thanked their own family members who are veterans.
Register now for adult ice hockey clinics Registration for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Adult Learn to Play Ice Hockey Clinics is now open online with clinic sessions beginning on December 5 at the outdoor skating rink at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Online registration is available at www.oysterbaytown. com/portal. “This great program allows adults to hone their ice hockey skills in a fun and competitive environment through this 10-session clinic held Tuesday nights at
Marjorie Post Park, beginning Tuesday, December 5th,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand. “The program is open to resident and non-resident adults looking to advance their hockey playing skills.” Registration is now open on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown. com/portal. The cost of the program is $150 per player. For more information, call the Town Hockey Program at (516) 433-7465, extension 8234 or visit www. oysterbaytown.com/hockey.
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.”
Central Boulevard Principal Dominique Siebert (second from right), assistant principal Julianne Inghilterra (right) and students presented a check of $2,396 to a representative from the Ronald McDonald House (left) on Nov. 14 at the conclusion of the school’s Coins for a Cause fundraiser. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
Bethpage students and staff from Central Boulevard Elementary School recently raised $2,396 for Ronald McDonald House Charities through their Coins for a Cause fundraiser. The Ronald McDonald House was selected due to its important mission of supporting families whose children are battling pediatric illnesses. The fundraiser was coordinated by the school’s Thoughtful Thursday Committee and the school’s PTA. Once a month, the Central Boulevard community celebrates Thoughtful Thursday by doing an activity, lesson or project based on kindness. The Coins for a Cause fundraiser kicked off on Oct. 19 (Thoughtful Thursday). On this day, each class watched and discussed a video about the Ronald McDonald House which was created by Central Boulevard’s Thoughtful Thursday Committee. Coin jars were placed in each classroom and flyers were sent home to inform families of the school’s mission to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. Students and staff collected coins until Nov. 9 and the donations were tracked in the school’s lobby. On Nov. 14, Central Boulevard students proudly presented their donation to a representative from the Ronald McDonald House. The Coins for a Cause fundraiser was a positive way for students to make a difference.
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This Week at the Syosset Public Library Tuesday, November 28, at 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Book Discussion (IN-PERSON) Join Donna Burger and Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarians for an Afternoon Book Discussion of “The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post” by Allison Pataki. No registration needed.
Thursday, November 30, 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 30, from 1:30 –3:30 p.m.
Seniors of Syosset Drop-In Session (IN PERSON) Learn about social work support, community health nursing, and subsidized transportation to local medical appointments, and free bus transportation for shopping, as well as other activities and services, offered to Syosset residents through the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program funded by the NYS Office for the Aging. These services are only available to residents of Syosset proper, age 60 and over. For those living in the surrounding area, staff can provide referrals to other resources that may address your needs.
Thursday, November 30, at 2:00 p.m.
Louis Armstrong with Marc Courtade (IN-PERSON) Presenter: Marc Courtade, retired arts director Louis Armstrong was an American trumpeter, composer, singer and occasional actor who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades from the 1920s to the 1960s, and during different eras of jazz. His biggest hit came late in his career when he recorded “Hello, Dolly!” in 1964. He became the oldest
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Thursday, November 30, at 7:00 p.m.
Coffee Cake Cooking Class (IN-PERSON) Presenter: A Mano Bakery Join the presenters and learn how to make their Best of Long Island award winning coffee cake. Bring to class a large mixing bowl and mixing utensil of your choice. Fee: $5. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m.
Genevieve Gornichec! Author Visit (VIRTUAL) Grab your favorite beverage to celebrate the end of NaNoWriMo 2023 and zoom in to “meet” Genevieve Gornichec, a NaNoWriMo alumna and author of “The Witch’s Heart” and “The Weaver and the Witch.” Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, December 1, at 10:30 a.m.
Upcycling Jewelry (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Donna Irvine, jewelry designer Have a broken necklace or bracelet laying around? Learn how to upcycle your old, broken and unused jewelry into something new and saved from the trash! Fee: $3. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m.
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Tennessee Walt (Gayden Wren) will perform at the Island Trees Public Library on Photo by The New Punctuation Army Inc. December 2. Hank Williams, the man who, more than any other, defines country music in the American mind turns 100 this year (or would, if he hadn’t died 70 years ago). To celebrate the Williams centennial, the New York-based country singer Tennessee Walt will be performing an all-Williams concert on December 2 at the Island Trees Public Library. The show will include classic Williams songs such as “I Saw the Light,” “Jambalaya” and “Your Cheating Heart,” but also lesser-known Williams songs and rarities, including songs that were never commercially recorded and survived only as posthumously released demo tapes. And, as always, Walt will talk about the stories behind the songs and the man who wrote them. “In one sense, everybody knows Hank Williams,” said Gayden Wren, the Queens resident who performs on voice and piano as Tennessee Walt. “Even if you’re not a country fan and were born decades after his death, you’ve heard his unmistakable voice on movie soundtracks, on television and on radio. When people who don’t know country think about country, it’s his voice they hear. “On the other hand, he’s also surprisingly unknown for someone of his stature, an iconic figure who lived in the 20th century and is arguably more popular today than he’s ever been,” Wren continued. “He died at 29, released only 31 singles and no albums, never appeared in much of the country, never appeared in a movie and is featured
in less than eight minutes of surviving television footage. He did very few newspaper interviews, wrote no memoir and no books about him appeared in his lifetime. “There are a lot of things that people don’t know about Hank Williams,” he concluded, “even if they think they do. How many of his songs did he write? Where did his ideas come from? How often was he married? We don’t even really know when he died or even in what year he died. This show is an opportunity for people to hear some of the greatest American songs ever written, and also to learn some fascinating things about the man who created them.” The Hank Williams Century is the seventh show from Tennessee Walt, following on the heels of The Other Great American Songbook, Bristol & Beyond: The Birth of Country Music, Hanks a Lot!, Riding with the Outlaws, An Afternoon in the Country and Three Chords and the Truth: Country’s Greatest Songwriters. Those shows have been enthusiastically received in dozens of venues in the greater New York area, as well as in Florida, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas. Tennessee Walt’s The Hank Williams Century will be presented on Saturday, December 2, at 2 p.m. at the Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Road in Island Trees. Admission is free. For further information, call (516) 245-5262 or visit www.islandtreespubliclibrary.org.
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7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “Thank You, Omu!” by Oge Mora (Grades 1–2) Join us for this book discussion of “Thank You, Omu!” by Oge Mora. 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!
Tuesday, November 28
2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: News Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day”“the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion. 7:00 p.m.: Meet the Artists Closing Reception: Artists from the Jericho
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Wednesday, November 29
7:00 p.m.: Art Workshop with the Village Artist: Autumn Barn Painting (Ages 8–12) - The Village Artist shares her knowledge & skill in these art workshops using different mediums. No prior art experience needed!
Thursday, November 30
7:00 p.m.: Sculpey Animals (Ages 8 & Up) - Join artist Chris Vivas will introduce the basics of sculpture using Sculpey Clay to create an animal.
Friday, December 1
10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON: A Chinese Book Discussion with Sunnie Zhang: “The Moon and Sixpence” by W. Somerset Maugham “The Moon and Sixpence” is a representative work of realist literature by British writer Somerset Maugham. Perhaps most people only look for six pennies on the ground and forget to look up to admire the beautiful moon. Does the “moon” in the book represent the beautiful ideals, poetry and distance? And “sixpence” represents the cruel reality? What are your thoughts? Let’s discuss it together! Sunnie Zhang is a columnist who loves reading, food and travel. She will lead a book discussion in Chinese. Copies of the book are available in Chinese at the Circulation Desk.
Openings available for Levittown Pre-K 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
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Bethpage students learn about home improvements
Bethpage seniors Matthew Schneider (left) and Ryan O’Connell (right) worked on a basic circuitry project together.
Bethpage High School students in the new Home Improvement and Repair course are learning important skills that will help them as future homeowners and possible skilled trade professionals.
Bethpage High School students are gaining real world experience in a new course for the 2023–2024 school year – Home Improvement and Repair. Led by teacher Jim Miller, this unique, full year course is open to students in grades 10–12 and introduces them to the basics of home repair. Bethpage High School’s former stage crew room was transformed into a new classroom workshop for the course. Here, hands-on learning is embraced as students
Bethpage students. “I enjoy the fact that there is a set curriculum but there is just so much more opportunity to learn above that,” said Bethpage senior Matthew Schneider, who noted that Mr. Miller encourages students to explore different tools. “It’s a very free class and opens more opportunity to learning.” Other students have enjoyed getting the chance to work with their hands during the school day and learn real world appli-
learn how to safely use tools and fasteners and participate in projects in areas such as basic carpentry, insulation, electrical wiring, basic heating and cooling, roof and gutter repair and maintenance and basic plumbing. Mr. Miller provides demonstrations, support and guidance as the students work through different repair and installation projects, building their self-sufficiency. Although only in its early stages, the course has become a big hit among
cations which will help them as a future homeowner. Instead of hiring a handy man, the students are obtaining the skills to do the work themselves. In addition, the course introduces students to the world of a skilled trade professional such as a plumber, electrician and contractor. This exposes students to more career options and better prepares them for life beyond the classroom. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
Math teacher named to prestigious program
Ms. Tara Finn (fifth from left) with one of her AP math classes.
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School math teacher Tara Finn has been accepted to the prestigious New York State Master Teacher Program. This program is a professional network of K-12 STEM teachers from across the state that allows them to collaborate on ways to inspire their students, the next generation of STEM leaders. With this recognition, Ms. Finn joins more than 1,400 elite STEM teachers who will meet periodically at SUNY host campuses across the state. Each site will provide robust programs tailored to meet each Master Teacher’s professional growth and develop-
ment goals. Ms. Finn has been teaching at POBJFKHS for the past 10 years, and she is currently teaching AP Calculus AB and precalculus. She has also coached volleyball and lacrosse in the District and served as advisor for the Mathletes Club. “Ms. Finn has shown a clear dedication and passion not only for her students, but also the subject of math itself,” said Principal Dr. Heather Dvorak. “This is a wonderful opportunity for her, and I look forward to the additional skills she will take away from this program as well as what professional skills she will impart on her colleagues.”
Michael Klug
Nassau County Police arrested a Kew Gardens man on Saturday, November 18th for allegedly shoplifting items from the CVS store located at 202 West Old Country Road, Hicksville. According to police, Michael Klug was seen by the store manager allegedly attempting to remove items from the store without paying for them. Police say the manger confronted Klug, who shoved the manager and fled on foot on northbound on Newbridge Road. Police say officers located Klug at the intersection of West Cherry Road and Newbridge Road and were able to place him into police custody. They say an officer sustained injuries during the course of the arrest as Klug t was violent and combative while resisting arrest. The defendant and a Second Precinct officer were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Defendant Klug is charged with Robbery 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest.
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Town honors former HFD captain
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Vicki Walsh joined the Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Co. 5 to celebrate Ex Captain Robert W. Niemczyk for his 50 years of dedicated service to the community. Also in attendance was Nassau County Legislator Rose Walker.
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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) 6246232 – 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 30, 2023, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 23-562 SYOSSET SANDRA WALSH: Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at street and width of lot from front property line to required rear yard than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL A N/s/o Roosevelt Ave., 642.90 ft. W/o Queens St., a/k/a 56 Roosevelt Avenue, Syosset, NY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 23-563 SYOSSET SANDRA WALSH: Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less width of lot at street than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL B N/s/o Roosevelt Ave., 642.90 ft. W/o Queens St., a/k/a 56 Roosevelt Avenue, Syosset, NY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 23-583 SYOSSET ZAPGRANDE LLC: Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less lot size, front yard setback exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. PARCEL A SE/ intersection of Cedar St. & Seaford-Oyster Bay Expy. ramp, a/k/a Cedar Street, Syosset, NY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 23-584 SYOSSET ZAPGRANDE LLC: Variance to construct new dwelling on subdivided lot having less lot size than permitted by Ordinance. PARCEL B SE/ intersection of Cedar St. & Seaford-Oyster Bay Expy. ramp, a/k/a Cedar Street, Syosset, NY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 23-604 SYOSSET JASMIT CHADHA: (A) Variance to construct new dwelling having less average front yard setback, aggregate side yards and exceeding maximum gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct two (2) egress wells exceeding maximum side yard encroachment than permitted than Ordinance. N/s/o Saturn Ct., 741.65 ft. S/o Cambria Rd., a/k/a 12 Saturn Court, Syosset, NY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOVEMBER 20, 2023 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK
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Athletes honored From page 1 of the student-athletes, highlighting their various achievements over the years. The following student-athletes were honored: • Leah Kaufer - Lacrosse, Binghamton University • Steven Klein - Baseball, St. Michaels College • Will Kleinberg - Soccer, Merrimack University • Katelyn Lee - Lacrosse, Columbia University • Alexa Plevrites - Softball,
SUNY New Paltz • Nicole Wang - Track & Field, Marist College • Marley Altarac - Soccer, Emory University • Mikayla Camp - Soccer, Emory University • Ava Ceglia - Lacrosse, Lynn University • David Disque - Lacrosse, John Hopkins University • Vincent Favata - Baseball, Mount St. Mary’s University • Samantha Goldberg - Soccer, St. John’s University
Coat collection From page 1 jacket, you are giving more than the gift of warmth - you are wrapping the person who receives that coat in a spirit of compassion and hope for a better future. I am proud to once again be partnering with
the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless on such a worthwhile endeavor.” Anyone interested in supporting the coat drive can contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov for details.
Cruise-Thru toy collection drive From page 1 dren can drop their letters to Santa off at. Letters dropped off with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. “Toys for Tots sends a message of hope to less fortunate children who otherwise
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wouldn’t be receiving presents this holiday season. I urge residents, who can, to donate new unwrapped toys to any of our drop-off locations,” said Councilman Tom Hand. “By making a donation, you can help ease the financial burden of our families in need this holiday season.” Toys for Tots Collection Boxes are located at the following locations: • Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay; • Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa; • Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage. The Cruise Thru Toy Drive is made possible through the following sponsors: Whitey’s Tire Service of Brooklyn, News 12, MSG Networks, WKJOY 98.3, and WHLI 1100AM. For more information, please call (516) 797-4121; or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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South Woods and Syosset High School students had the opportunity to volunteer at The Nest at Nassau Community College, a free choice food pantry. The volunteers brought food and clothing donations, shelved non perishables and created Thanksgiving
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Syosset students help bring food, clothing to needy bags for people in need. South Woods: Devin Rogers, Julia Picatagi, Cienna Daniele, Sophia Maruffi and Savina Dattolo SHS: Reese Rogers and Gianna Maruffi
South Woods Middle school friends Devin Rogers, Julia Picatagi, Cienna Daniele, Sophia Maruffi and Savina Dattolo volunteered at The Nest, a free choice food pantry, to stock non perishables and pack Thanksgiving bags for families in need.
The South Woods Middle Schoolers came together to help families in need.
Sophia and Savina pair up to stock the pantry’s shelves.
Devin Rogers replenishes the shelves at The Nest.
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It’s the Magical Time of the Year! Holiday Festivities Get Underway in NYC WINTER EXHIBITIONS AND CULTURAL EVENTS
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM New York City’s holiday season officially kick off with the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23. From November to January, the city is a wonderland of holiday lightings, festive performances, winter exhibitions, special attractions and happenings across all five boroughs that surprise and delight the seven million travelers expected between Thanksgiving and New Years
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Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, Nov.17Jan. 1. Revel in the timeless and beloved holiday tradition as it once again graces the stage of Radio City Music Hall. With a history spanning nearly a century, this musical extravaganza features dazzling costumes, joyful songs, synchronized high kicks, innovative acts, and multiple daily shows. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker Presented by New York City Ballet, Nov. 24-Dec. 31 at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center, Nov. 29-Dec. 31 isa cherished tradition at New York City Center, now in its 65th annual winter season. This season features world premieres like CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner and Me, Myself and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish, along with Ronald K. Brown’s Dancing Spirit. ‘Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Dec. 7-28. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever holiday
Santa Claus comes to town! The 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kick-off to New York City’s season of holiday festivities and happenings. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com. production is sure to become a new NYC holiday tradition. The Magic Flute Holiday Presentation at The Metropolitan Opera, Dec. 8-30. The Met Opera presents an abridged, English-language adaptation of Mozart’s magical fairy tale, ideal for all ages, delivering a captivating narrative and delightful melodies. Guided by conductors Patrick Furrer and Gareth Morrell, a standout cast takes the stage in Julie Taymor’s imaginative production. Holidays with the New York Philharmonic, Dec. 12-17. NYPhil is teaming up with the Handel and Haydn Society Chorus, conducted by baroque expert Fabio Biondi for a performance of Handel’s beloved masterpiece, Messiah. Additionally,
the annual Holiday Brass tradition is back. Candlelight Holiday Concert Series, Brooklyn Heights. Select dates from December 13-21. Enchanting Candlelight live, multi-sensory musical performances take place at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, the Church of Heavenly Rest and The Williamsburg Hotel. Dec. 20-23. During PAC NYC’s inaugural season, experience a four-evening holiday concert series featuring world-class artists, including countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo with The Knights, Toshi Reagon’s circle of sonic experiences, Time for Three’s innovative transformation of Western music, and the dynamic Broadway duo; Orfeh and Andy Karl.
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Fifth Avenue Holiday Window Displays & Second Annual Open Streets Program, Midtown Manhattan. throughout the holiday season, at iconic shopping venues including Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Bergdorf Goodman. This season marks the return of the popular Open Streets program, where Fifth Avenue will close to all vehicular traffic and also open the sidewalks to a variety of food vendors and musical performers from local choirs and instrumental ensembles. Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche at The Metropolitan Museum, Fifth Avenue, Nov. 21-Jan. 7. An NYC tradition, The Met’s Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche display features a beautifully decorated tree with a nativity scene encircling its base. This ensemble originates from an assemblage of 18th-century Neapolitan figures generously contributed by American artist and collector Loretta Hines Howard back in 1964. Hurry to see the “Manet/Degas” show before it ends, Jan. 7 (You must join the virtual exhibition queue via QR code once inside the Museum. No advance or timed tickets required. Access is first come, first served and subject to capacity limitations. The virtual queue closes daily when capacity is reached.) There is also a superb special show, Vertigo of Color: Matisse, Derain, and the Origins of Fauvism, thru Jan. 21, 2024. (New Yorkers pay what you want admission; metmuseum.org) Continued on next page
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Holiday Festivities Get Underway in NYC Continued from previous page A Christmas Carol: The Manuscript at The Morgan Library & Museum, Murray Hill, Manhattan, Nov. 21-Jan. 7. Every holiday season, the Morgan displays Charles Dickens’ original manuscript of A Christmas Carol in J. Pierpont Morgan›s Library. Bound in red goatskin leather, the manuscript was gifted to Dickens’ solicitor, Thomas Mitton, and later came into the possession of Pierpont Morgan in the 1890s. This season, the manuscript will be turned to page seven. The Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History, Nov. 22 throughout holiday season. Showcasing more than 1,000 hand-crafted models, the delightfully decorated Origami Holiday Tree, the theme of this year’s 13-foot tree is Elephants, featuring models inspired by the museum’s new exhibition The Secret World of Elephants, debuting November 13. Be sure to spend time exploring the Gilder Center, especially “Invisible World.” Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection at New-York Historical Society, Nov. 24-Feb. 4. NewYork Historical Society’s annual wintertime favorite, the Jerni Collection, displaying handcrafted and hand-painted toy trains spanning the years 1850 to 1940. Alongside these, an assortment of toy train stations illustrates the design evolution from the early 20th century to the era of World War II. Seaport Celebrations, Lower Manhattan. Embrace the holiday season as the historic cobblestone streets of The Seaport and Pier 17 transform into a festive haven. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s latest culinary delight, the Tin Building, is located just steps away, ready to welcome visitors for the holidays Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden, Bedford
Park, The Bronx, Nov. 17-Jan. 15. For over three decades, the beloved Holiday Train Show has captivated holiday-goers with model trains zipping through a magical exhibition featuring over 190 replicas of iconic NYC landmarks. These charming creations are meticulously crafted from materials like birch bark, lotus pods, and cinnamon sticks, which will be presented on an allnew outdoor train display this year.
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Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, Nov. 17-Jan. 1, returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with a longer illuminated trail, more works of art from around the world, and new, immersive experiences. Dozens of monumental light sculptures, a million lights, curated music playlist create a winter wonderland along a onemile outdoor trail. Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights, Nov. 17-Jan. 7. With more than 390 lanterns representing nearly 100 animal and plant species, the Bronx Zoo’s family-centric holiday lights festival will connect visitors with real wildlife and wild places. During the evenings, the park comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. The celebration is complete with seasonal treats, classic holiday music, the Holiday Train, new interactive experiences, and other festive entertainment. NYBG GLOW, Bedford Park, The Bronx, Nov. 17-Jan. 13. Discover the beauty of the New York Botanical Garden’s landscape and historic buildings, breathtakingly illuminated. Returning for its fourth year with special evening events, the Garden’s iconic sights and architecture, including the Haupt Conservatory and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building, become dramatic, glittering canvases. Holiday Lights & Movie Sites Tour
with On Location Tours, Manhattan, Nov. 25-Jan. 2. Explore the holiday charm of New York City with On Location Tours, visiting iconic landmarks and hidden gems while discovering filming locations from popular holiday movies like Elf, Home Alone 2, Scrooged and more. Starting at Columbus Circle and Central Park West, the tour includes stops at Bloomingdale’s, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park’s famous ice-skating rink. Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards, throughout the holiday season. Presented by Wells Fargo, Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards will once again mesmerize the neighborhood with 2 million twinkling lights, 725 adorned evergreen trees, 115 miles of string lights and impressive 16-foot illuminated hot air balloon structures positioned throughout the Public Square and Gardens. Astra Lumina at Queens Botanical Garden, Flushing, Queens, Nov. 24-Dec. 31. This one-mile-long night walk with captivating projections, dazzling lights and celestial tunes. NYC Winter Lantern Festival: Illuminate the Farm at Queens County Farm Museum, Glen Oaks. Queens, Nov. 17-Jan. 7. Enter the whimsical world of NYC Lantern Festival lighting up the holiday season with unique light displays throughout six acres of historic farmland. This stunning array of artisanal lanterns creates an unforgettable immersive experience featuring a dazzling display of lights and illuminated Chinese lanterns, all handmade by artisans with decades of dedication to their craft.
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The Rink at Bryant Park, Midtown Manhattan (behind the 42nd Street Library), Through early March. Throughout the holidays. Returning for its 22nd season, NYC’s celebrate Bank of America Winter Village is an entire entertainment complex offering the City’s largest free-admission skating
rink, a holiday market comprising nearly 200 merchants. rinkside bar, food hall and carousel. The Rink at Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan, through March. The world-famous ice-skating rink is back for the holidays, offering the classic NYC experience of skating under the iconic Christmas tree. Santa joins skaters on the ice in December. Wollman Rink, Central Park, through March 15. Enjoy skating in Central Park with the picturesque Manhattan skyline in the background. Wollman Rink is continuing its partnership with Culture Pass. The Rink at Manhattan West, Midtown Manhattan, throughout the holiday season, offers daily public skating and upscale ice skating programs hosted by Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov. Located a block away from Madison Square Garden, this 60x80 rink provides a skating experience amidst skyscrapers in Manhattan West’s expansive public plaza, steps away from Moynihan Train Hall. Sky Skate at Hudson Yards, throughout the holiday season. New York City’s highest skating rink take in New York’s sights while gliding on a 1,024 square foot Glice® rink, a zeroenergy ecological and synthetic ice rink positioned in the indoor portion of Edge’s sky deck. NYC Hotel Week: Give the Gift of an NYC Hotel Stay this Winter: NYC Hotel WeekSM returns as part of NYC Winter OutingSM. Give the gift of New York City with a 24% discount on hotel stays at more than 100 hotels. Reservations open November 14; valid for stays over January 3–February 4, 2024. For all there is to do and see in New York City, visit nyctourism.com. ____________________________ © 2023 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com
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Thornless Blackberries and Dying Leaves BY JEFF RUGG
Q: I was cleaning up my thornless blackberry row and I came across several very thorny stems. Do blackberry plants revert back to being thorny and not thornless? The rest of the plants seem to have the normal number of stems coming up from the ground. What would be the best way to get rid of them without damaging the thornless plants? A: I suppose it is possible to have thorny stems arise from the normally thornless plant, since that is probably the opposite of how we got thornless plants in the first place.
I think it is also possible that there are thorny plants growing nearby, maybe even in a wild setting. Birds that eat the fruit from that thorny plant would then find your thornless plants producing fruit at the same time. At some point, the bird might poop out the seeds from the thorny plant while visiting your plants. The seeds then grew in your garden. Many weed shrubs come up in hedges due to birds dropping seeds in the hedge. Dig gently around the thorny plant stems with a hand trowel to see if the thorny stems are attached by roots or underground stems to the thornless plants. If they are then it is a thorny stem
genetic variation. If they are separate plants, it is more likely to be a seedling plant. Q: The tips of the leaves on several of my houseplants are dying. A couple of plants have dry dead edges along the sides of the leaf. Any thoughts on what I might be doing wrong? A: There are four common reasons for the dead leaf tips and leaf edges on houseplants. First, not enough water. When the plant roots can’t get enough water, the leaf tips and edges are the farthest from the roots and they get the Continued on page 5
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The book club and a memo BY CLAIRE LYNCH It wasn’t until I retired that I started looking into book clubs. I liked the idea of several people sitting around discussing books and in particular discussing the book they all had read recently so this type of club piqued my interest. I could go to their monthly meetings and feel like a lady of leisure. When I worked full-time I never felt like I had the time to go to a book club in my neighborhood. I saw them advertised here and there - at the public library and at senior centers - but I knew they wouldn’t fit into my schedule. Or more specifically I wouldn’t fit into their schedule. Those book clubs always seemed to meet during the day when I worked. Sure I liked to read novels, non-fiction books and all types of books but the book clubs that I wanted to look into seemed out of reach. That is, until I retired six years ago. Suddenly my schedule was wide open. Granted I was going to get a part-time job plus I wanted to volunteer. Still I had some flexibility to my schedule so now, after all these years of wondering, I could go to a book club meeting. The first one I tried was closest to home. It was at the public library and met once a month on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. That would work for me. I could go, enjoy a lively discussion and still be home in time for lunch. Walking through the doors of the public library I found the meeting room and peered inside. Seeing a woman getting ready for the meeting I walked over and introduced myself. Gladys was her name and I explained that I’d retired recently. She was the volunteer group leader of the book club and she took her work very seriously. She had been an elementary school librarian retiring five years prior so once you spoke to Gladys it was pretty evident to most people that she loved books. Greeting me warmly, Gladys told me what book we would discuss that day: “Each Night Was Illuminated” by Jodi Lynn Anderson. I hadn’t read it but she said that was okay, I could observe. Explaining that there were 15 regular members of the group, Gladys said we would discuss the book, the author and whether we personally enjoyed reading the book. Were we entertained by it? Did we learn anything from it? Did it make us think of other authors ones that maybe we preferred. Gladys was always looking for other books to read so next month or in the months
ahead we could all read them and discuss them. Nodding, I told Gladys I had lots of ideas. Pleased, she said she was happy to have another member join the group especially someone who was so eager to give constructive ideas. As we chatted Gladys bustled about rearranging the chairs, setting out a pleasant-looking dish of cookies, a pot of coffee and closing the blinds half way so no book club participant would be blinded by the sun’s rays. People started arriving and Gladys greeted each one by name. The meeting started and Gladys called on Debbie to say a few introductory words about “Each Night Was Illuminated” by Jodi Lynn Anderson. Cassie and Elias go out at night searching for ghosts even though she knows better than to believe they will find any. Fred, the only man in the group, said it was a compelling book to read and that’s what he likes - books that hold his interest. After people tossed out other thoughts Gladys announced the next book we’d discuss. As with so many volunteer groups, Gladys depended on her fellow volunteers to make things happen in the book club and Peppermint Patty was her right hand. People called her Peppermint Patty because she loved the “Peanuts” comic strip and she had chin-length hair that was medium brown. She also has freckles. She was personable and energetic like Charles Schulz’s Peppermint Patty. When you pictured the cartoon’s Peppermint Patty then looked at this Patty, there definitely was a resemblance. A people person, Peppermint Patty sent a monthly email to all the group members telling them about upcoming books to be discussed. Peppermint Patty called them her “memos.” “I’ll send you a memo about that,” she would say and people knew she meant she would email them. A group email was most expeditious but if you had a particular question, she’d email you individually. Peppermint Patty would get ahold of copies of the next book to be read at the library making it easier for the members. The weeks and months rolled around and everyone had other commitments so it was convenient in many ways. People thanked Peppermint Patty for being so efficient. Peppermint Patty often called on individuals to voluntarily critique the book or give a short biography of the author and people went along because
Peppermint Patty was so congenial. She had retired six years ago and knew a book club was something she would join. She wasn’t a golfer or a bowler so this was good for her. Together Gladys and Peppermint Patty were a dynamic duo. They lingered after the meeting officially ended and chatted with everyone as they enjoyed the coffee and cookies. Leaving the public library after my first meeting of the book club I smiled thinking how well they worked together and got everyone interested in talking about the topic at hand. This was no boring book club, I thought. It
was fun. I told Gladys and Peppermint Patty before I left that next time I’d be prepared - I’d read the assigned book ahead of time. And I’d read a little about the author’s background. To me it wasn’t homework, it was interesting. We said our goodbyes and off I went. I was glad I’d made the effort to seek out my local book club. There were different personalities in the group which kept it lively and it was a welcoming group. As far as the books go, I’m hoping “The Shining” won’t be on the assigned reading list. I don’t like horror books!
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What’s That Check For? BY TOM MARGENAU A couple weeks ago, a one-time check for $90 from the Social Security Administration showed up in my checking account. I wasn’t totally sure what that was all about, but I had a pretty good idea. Today, I got a letter from the SSA telling me all about the check, and it turned out my guess was right. I’ll share more about that mystery check in a minute. But first I want to explain to my readers why I got a check first and an explanation a couple weeks later. And by the way, I’m not alone. I’ve received quite a few emails from readers telling me that an odd amount of money from Social Security landed in their bank accounts and they were wondering what it was all about. And I told them to just be patient and wait a week or two and they’d get an explanatory letter from the SSA. Why does it happen that way? Why does a letter of explanation come so many days late? It’s really not a great mystery. And it’s not “typical government incompetence,” as one reader told me. It’s simply that electronic fund transfers can happen almost instantaneously, whereas a physical letter takes a while to prepare and mail. In other words, once the SSA figured I was due some extra money, they pushed a few buttons and a check was on its way to my bank account. And then after those buttons were pushed, someone at the SSA had to prepare a letter explaining what was going on, then that letter had to go through the SSA’s mailroom and then to the U.S. Postal Service and finally to my mailbox. And all of that took about 10 days or so. Over the years, some readers have remarked to me that the SSA should time the delivery of the check to coincide with the delivery of the letter. I remember many years ago, while I still worked for the SSA, being involved in meetings where that issue was discussed. And SSA officials decided that it was best to get the money out to people as fast as possible (it’s their money, after all) and live with the consequences of a delayed letter of explanation. So anyway, what was my extra check for? Well, that’s what the rest of this column is all about. I got a little boost in my Social Security because my 2022 earnings were finally factored into my benefit formula and it turned out those earnings caused a small increase in my monthly benefit. My monthly benefit went up by about $10, and the $90 check was paying me that extra 10 bucks retroactively to January 2023. Some seniors who continue working after they go on Social Security get an increase in their benefits, and some don’t. To understand whether the earnings you have and the taxes you pay after you start getting Social Security will increase your benefits, you have to understand how Social Security retirement benefits
are figured in the first place. Simply stated, your Social Security retirement benefit is based on your average monthly income, indexed for inflation, using a 35-year base of earnings. So, when you initially filed for benefits, the Social Security Administration looked at your entire earnings history. Then they adjusted each year of earnings for inflation. The inflation adjustment factor depends on your year of birth and varies from one year to the next. Here is just one example. Fred was born in 1949. And let’s say that he made $7,000 in 1970. When figuring his Social Security benefit, the SSA multiplied that $7,000 by an inflation adjustment factor of 6.58. In other words, instead of $7,000, they actually used $46,060 as his 1970 earnings when figuring his Social Security benefit. (There are different inflation factors for each year of earnings and for different years of birth.) After the SSA indexes each year of earnings for inflation, they pull out your highest 35 years and add them up. Then they divide the total by 420 -- that’s the number of months in 35 years -- to get your average monthly inflation-adjusted income. Your Social Security benefit is a percentage of that amount. The percentage used depends on a variety of factors too complex to explain here. But for the purposes of this column, we don’t need to know the precise percentage. Suffice it to say that for most people, their Social Security retirement benefit represents roughly 40% of their average inflation-adjusted monthly income. So, when you are working and paying Social Security taxes after you start receiving Social Security benefits, those additional taxes you are paying will increase your monthly Social Security check IF your current earnings increase your average monthly income. In other words, if your current annual income is higher than the lowest inflation-adjusted year of earnings used in your most recent Social Security computation, the SSA will drop out that low year, add in the new higher year, recalculate your average monthly income, and then refigure your Social Security benefit. My case is a little different. Because I worked for the federal government almost all my life, and paid into the civil service retirement system and not Social Security, my Social Security record is filled with a lot of “zero” earnings years. So any income I have now (when I am paying into Social Security) will replace a “zero” year and slightly boost my Social Security check. But for this column, let me use a more typical example of someone who worked and paid Social Security taxes his or her whole career. Let’s go back to Fred whom I mentioned earlier. And let’s say the $7,000 he made in 1970 was the lowest year in his current Social Security computation. And let’s further say that he made $35,000 last year. Fred might assume that
because $35,000 is much higher than $7,000, he should get an increase in his Social Security checks. But remember, the SSA didn’t use $7,000 in his benefit calculation. They used the inflation-adjusted amount of $46,060. Because Fred’s current earnings of $35,000 are lower than the low year of $46,060 used in his Social Security retirement computation,
the additional earnings do NOT increase his average monthly income, so Fred’s Social Security benefit will not go up. On the other hand, had Fred’s current earnings been $70,000, for example, that would increase his benefit. The SSA would replace his low year Continued on next page
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Attending Realtors’ conferences aids in your knowledge BY PHILIP A. RAICES I just returned from last week’s NAR Convention and my Global Business and Alliance Committee meetings. It doesn’t matter how many years you may be involved in the industry, there is always something to learn and absorb as well as refreshing one’s knowledge to clear out the cobwebs and go over information and topics pertinent to your business. With the advancement of new technology and applications, especially with the assistance of AI, this will have a major impact on all facets of life, especially business. Simplifying one’s daily routine with the use of cutting-edge applications along with old-fashioned service and keeping in contact with clients on a regular basis allows one to do business in a much more streamlined and efficient manner. Participating in NAR Conventions being involved on committees and seeing what others are doing around the country adds to the repertoire and stock of skills to be able to compliment and service clients in the most professional and transparent fashion. Listening and observing professional speakers provided updated and important information on the current market; enlightened and reinforced our market conditions as well as ideas and solutions to keep business profitable. Networking with Realtors locally and across the globe also keeps you abreast of how other cultures work in the business and it creates some solid connections for future business. Canada, Mexico, and China are the top 3 countries from
SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Continued from previous page of $46,060 with the new higher year of $70,000, recompute his average monthly wage and refigure his benefit. Then, like me, one day he would notice some extra money from Social Security in his bank account. And a couple weeks later, he’d get a letter telling him what I just explained to you in this column. 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. Or you can send him an email at thomas. margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
which Foreign Nationals purchase U.S. real estate. The main reason has been the lucrative atmosphere over the last few years as rental prices have increased and the safety of their investments, especially of single-family homes in suburban locations. I have been making those connections with agents and clients from those countries enabling me to expand our reach with international purchasers. I have learned that mortgage rates to purchase real estate in The Netherlands, France, Italy Switzerland, Ireland, Germany, and many other countries are much lower than in the U.S. from 2.51%-4+%. This makes the cost to purchase very desirable. However, one must do their due diligence to make a logical determination as to the safety, future appreciation, and total costs as a foreign national. When relocating to another country or even within the U.S., the connections and relationships that we have gained over the years have gone a long way in assisting clients, especially those looking for a vacation or retirement home. Attending these yearly conventions enables us to learn the ins and outs of relocation and establishing long-term associations and alliances with others in the industry. We have also established through our local and National Global Committees a multi-
tude of MOUs (memorandums of understanding) with countries around the globe. It is a somewhat formal agreement (but not a binding contract) for a common line of action between 2 countries when doing business with one another. It is a roadmap of each party’s duties and requirements. It makes the association with each other a stronger and more beneficial pact in knowing that each entity can depend on each other for assistance. Long-term personal and business friendships and associations can be gained by attending these conventions. When one travels to other countries this enables attendees to visit those established connections attained over the many years on a more personal level. This can only enhance one’s life by having those most important relationships. Lastly, real estate conventions also provide a break from the daily business routine and allow one to escape to another location to meet and greet others in the industry. This also provides a certain recharge of one’s battery as there are nightly parties and gatherings. This year Angel Stadium provided a huge outing for all Realtors. Various choices in food, music, and entertainment were provided. One could even try throwing a ball as fast as possible in competing amongst other agents. Also, stepping up to the plate
in the batting cage and hitting a ball to see how good your skills were. These are reasons to attend these conferences and to gain an edge in aiding to your knowledge and being able to absorb new ideas and concepts in running your business. The camaraderie and excitement for the event were memorable and I look forward to the Boston event in November of 2024. 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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Thornless Blackberries and Dying Leaves Continued from page 2 least amount of water. This is a common problem when the plants are watered inconsistently. When the plant gets watered, the parts closest to the roots get water faster and longer than the parts farthest from the roots. Second, hot dry air blowing on the plant or just plain low humidity in the house can cause the leaf edges to dry out. Raising the humidity of the whole house is better for the plants and wooden furniture in the house. Adding water to trays under the plants doesn’t work all that well. Third, too much fertilizer may have been used. Fertilizer chemicals move through the plant and accumulate at the leaf tip and edges. Eventually, there is too much of these chemical salts in the cells along the edges and they die. This may be accompanied by white salt de-
posits accumulating on the top of the soil and along the edge of the pot. Scoop the salt off the soil and pot and then flood the soil with clean water several times to rinse out some of the fertilizer. Fourth, the water may have too many minerals, too much chlorine, too much fluoride, or be the wrong pH for that plant. If these are the problem, using rainwater or water that has been setting out for a day to allow the chlorine to evaporate can help. Trimming the dead areas off the leaf will improve the appearance, but unless the cause is diagnosed and treated, the dead areas will come back. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS
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Why I Appreci-Hate Credit Cards BY MARY HUNT Erma Bombeck, the late humorist, summed up family relationships when she spoke of “the ties that bind ... and gag!” That just makes me laugh because it is such a colorful word picture. Maybe you’ve thought this from time to time: “Family -- can’t live with ‘em, and can’t live without ‘em!” The same thing could be said about credit cards in these very strange times in which we live. Many people can’t live with them but can’t live without them, either. Who could have foreseen a time when the very thing that has the ability to ruin so many lives (I do know a thing or two about that) would be the very thing that we require in this digital age? The relationship I have with my credit card is appreciation on the one extreme and hatred on the other. I have an “appreci-hate” relationship with it. Yes, I said hate. It is a strong word. My intention is that by the time you finish reading this, you, too, will appreci-hate credit cards with an intensity that propels you on the fast track to financial freedom.
The credit card relationship is a funny thing. When you maintain a $0 balance at the end of every month so that you have no credit card debt, you have a very useful financial tool that you are free to appreciate. Your $0 balance credit card works hard to keep your credit score high. That financial tool makes it possible for you to purchase an airline ticket, rent a car, buy things you need online -- all without paying a nickel’s worth of interest. You get a 25-day grace period when you keep your balance at $0. You own it. You’re the boss of it. It works for you, and you win! But if it’s the other way around, and you’ve racked up revolving debt that rolls from month to month accruing more and more interest, sorry, my friend. That credit card owns you. You are its slave. Yes, another strong word. So be it. That’s exactly the relationship. That credit card debt beats you up to keep you down. It is a master of torture, inflicting cruel treatment. Sure, I know it’s not that piece of plastic that’s to blame. You are responsible for your actions. But a lot of the blame must be on the banks and the credit card issuers who impose incredible terms and conditions -- terms that can change mid-
stream and interest rates that go to 29% and beyond. When your credit card owns you, the ties are wicked. They are ties that bind and strangle. With interest rates in the double-digits and often nearing 30%, piled on by late fees, over-limit fees, variable interest rates, ridiculously low minimum monthly payments and open-ended credit structure (meaning if you pay down what you owe, you can borrow back up to your credit limit any time) -- credit card debt is designed to imprison unsuspecting, naive, needy people who only wanted it in the first place to use in case of emergency. There’s only one way to break the stranglehold of credit card debt, and that is to pay back every last dime of that revolving debt balance. Before you cut me off, let me say that I know from personal experience that won’t be easy, but it’s doable. If you could use some help with getting started, then staying on track right down to owing $0, check out a book I wrote about my own journey, experience, and debt-free outcome! Through the pages, I will walk with you step by step, guiding and encouraging you. “Debt-Proof Liv-
ing” (by me!) is available wherever books are sold. Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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No More Brain Fog BY CHARLYN FARGO Whatever your holidays look like this year, you can help your brain stay healthy with foods that support brain health. This is a great time to start a new food tradition with immediate family -- since our traditions have already changed in the last few years. There is promising research that nutrition interventions for the holidays and beyond can help prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Current research shows that it is dietary patterns -- rather than individual nutrients or specific foods -- that can prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Just what dietary patterns can help? The Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet and the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. Choose one -- or combine them -- to help your thinking.
A quick primer on the diets: The Mediterranean diet consists of foods traditionally eaten in countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea and includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, olive oil and moderate consumption of red wine. A whole host of health benefits have been attributed to the diet, such as reduced rate of death, cardiovascular disease, some cancers, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as protection against cognitive decline, according to an article in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet also has shown promise in improving neurocognitive function. It focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean protein and low sodium. The Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND, diet combines the Mediterranean and DASH diets -- with the addition of foods that have been shown to benefit cognitive health, such as green, leafy vegetables and berries. To get the most cognitive benefit from foods, add fish and seafood, green leafy vegetables, berries and olive oil to your holiday dishes. Put them together in a meal and there is a synergistic effect. The bottom line? It’s important to think about what you’re putting into your body -- even for brain function. Choose healthier foods and even your brain is going to
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Q: Are almonds as healthy as everyone says? A: It appears they are -- in the right portion. In a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, snacking on almonds daily lowered risk of cardiovascular disease by 32%. Study participants were men and women ages 30 to 70 at a high risk for developing cardiovascular disease. After two weeks of eating traditional snacks, participants were divided into two groups. One group at mini muffins for four weeks; the other ate whole almonds. Both snacks provided 20% of daily calories. At the end of the six weeks, the almond snackers lowered their low-density lipoprotein (bad) cholesterol and improved endothelial function, two important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. RECIPE Here’s a healthy recipe from Taste of Home that combines fiber-rich quinoa with roasted vegetables. It makes a great side dish or lunch on its own. QUINOA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES 1 small eggplant, chopped 1 medium zucchini, chopped 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, diced 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup each minced fresh basil, parsley and chives Place vegetables and garlic in an ungreased 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer vegetables and quinoa to a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, mustard and remaining oil; drizzle over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with herbs; toss to combine. Serves 8 (3/4 cup each). Per serving: 222 calories; 7 grams protein; 31 grams carbohydrate; 9 grams fat (1gram saturated fat); 0 grams cholesterol; 5 grams fiber; 4 grams sugar, 388 milligrams sodium; 7grams protein. 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. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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Find the Ecliptic After Dark BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2023 This week we can see something that many beginning sky watchers miss. I say we can “see” it, but in reality, it’s invisible except in our imaginations. I’m referring to what astronomers know as the “ecliptic.” The ecliptic outlines the path that the sun, moon and planets of our solar system take as they wander our skies from night to night and from month to month. The planets orbit our sun, and the moon orbits the Earth, all in nearly circular paths that lie roughly on the same geometric plane. We on Earth, of course, lie on the inside of this solar system, so when we gaze outward, we see these bodies along an arc that spans the sky. It’s along this arc that the planets, sun and moon appear to move over time. We call it the ecliptic because, as you might imagine, this is the only place where eclipses can occur. The ancients may not have known its true nature, but they certainly noticed the pattern, and they created a set of constellations through which these solar system bodies appeared to wander over time: the zodiac. This week after sunset we can see Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries and Taurus along the ecliptic in our southern sky. It is roughly along this arc that we will always find the sun, moon and planets, and this week we can spot several just after dark. Some are pretty easy to find, but others are a bit tougher.
It is roughly along the arc of the ecliptic that we will always find the sun, moon and planets, and this week we can spot several just after dark.
First off, look for the full moon low in the east after sunset on Nov. 26. Not far to its west on that night lies the brilliant planet Jupiter. Even without the moon to guide us, it’ll be hard to miss this stunningly bright object. Appearing farther to the west, and much fainter than Jupiter, lies Saturn. By connecting the moon, Jupiter and Saturn with an imaginary line and extending it completely across the southern sky you can trace the ecliptic. Along the way you will have encountered three other planets, though they’re quite a bit more challenging to find.
The easiest of these is Mercury. I say it’s easiest only because it’s visible to the unaided eye, but it lies very low in the southwestern sky for only a short time during dusk. You will need a clear sky and low horizon toward the southwest -- and possibly even binoculars -- to spot this elusive planet. If you have a small telescope, you’ll be able to find the other two planets there right now. Uranus is the easier of the two; now lying its closest to Earth it will appear in a small scope as a tiny bluish-green dot. Those with excellent eyesight might even spot it with the unaided
eye, but only from a dark location with no moonlight to interfere. Neptune... well, here’s a real challenge. Only if you know where to aim a small telescope will you see Neptune as a tinier and fainter version of Uranus. It’s only along this ecliptic band that we will ever find the sun, moon and planets. If ever they should appear elsewhere... well, you’ll know something has gone terribly wrong! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM
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A Shot in the Arm BY TRACY BECKERMAN “You should get a shingles vaccine,” said my doctor at my annual checkup. “You can get it at the same time you get your flu shot at the pharmacy.” “Does it hurt?” I asked as I slipped back into my boots. I knew it was kind of a dumb question, because of course it would hurt. I mean, come on; shots hurt. When your kids are little, you pretend that shots don’t hurt so they won’t be afraid of getting one. But on the inside, you know that when you get the shot, you’re like “Holy mother of Godzilla, that hurts!” “A little,” she said. “And will I get a lollipop afterward?” I asked. “Probably not.” I figured she was being truthful about the second question but not being truthful about the first, so without the moti-
vation of a piece of candy, I put it off for a week. But then I found myself at the drug store and decided to bite the bullet and get the shots while I was there. When I told the pharmacist I wanted the vaccines, she smiled at me like I was going to get something really good, like a free ice cream cone, not two long, sharp needles jabbed into my arm. In truth, it wasn’t so much the shots I was afraid of; it was the aftershots. I’ve had the flu vaccine, and the aftershot for that one isn’t bad at all, but I’d heard that the aftermath of the shingles shot is bad. Like, your arm hurts so much you can’t lift it to even grab a sheet of toilet paper bad. Still, no one I knew had said anything about it, so I thought maybe it wouldn’t be that bad. The pharmacist took me into a tiny back room and then she whipped out two giant needles. One was filled with the shingles serum and the other with the flu
vaccine. Then, before you could say “chin hair,” she gave me a shot in each arm. That was it. She said “Have a nice day” like she hadn’t just impaled me on two swordfish-sized needles, and she left. I got up, waved my arms around, and felt nothing. But once I got home, I realized that my shingles arm was getting a little achy. By dinner time, it was really sore. And the next morning, I couldn’t lift my shingles shot arm, and I was walking around like a lopsided orangutan with my knuckles dragging on the floor. My husband, of course, thought I was being a weenie and said I was overreacting. I said, “People who get Man Colds shouldn’t throw stones.” The shingles arm pain lasted for a week. And then suddenly it was better. I was so relieved because my arm felt normal again... until I remembered, “Holy Mother of Godzilla, I have to get a SECOND booster shot.”
Realizing that the pain from a shingles shot was much, much less than actually having shingles, I quit whining about it and told all my girlfriends they should get the shingles shot. I also decided to start a Sisterhood of the Traveling Shingles Shot Arm and tell everyone what came AFTER the shingles shot so they could prepare themselves for the orangutan experience that would come. And this time, after I get the booster shot, I plan to have chocolate cake waiting for me when I get home, which will be great -- as long as I can lift my arm to put the fork in my mouth. 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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“Southern Banana Pudding” from Add a Pinch, an online recipe and meal planning resource, makes quite a tasty banana pudding that features a meringue topping. Serve it at holiday gatherings or any time you want a sweet treat.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 11-ounce package vanilla wafers, approximately 45 wafers 5 to 6 bananas 3 egg whites, reserved from above 1⁄8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1⁄4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
the vanilla wafers on the bottom of a 2-quart oven-safe glass bowl or baking dish. 5. Slice bananas and place 1⁄3 on top of wafers. 6. Pour one-third of custard over wafers and bananas. 7. Repeat layering process two more times until all wafers, bananas, and custard have been used, ending with a final layer of the wafers. For the meringue: 1. Whip the egg whites with an electric mixer set at high speed. 2. Allow egg whites to foam,
add cream of tartar and then gradually add sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue whipping until sugar is well-dissolved. Add vanilla once stiff peaks have formed and whip until well-combined. 3. Spread the meringue over banana pudding, making sure to spread to the edges of the dish. 4. Bake for about 25 minutes until the meringue is lightly browned. Banana pudding will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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Bethpage kindergartners transform into apple experts
Kindergartners Jesse Marano (left) and Dennis Kourkoumelis (right) worked together to press down the apple pieces to make apple cider. Bethpage kindergarten students from Kramer Lane Elementary School celebrated fall on Oct. 17 by learning how to make their own apple cider. Each kindergarten class participated in the Apple Cider Pressing Program in the school’s gymnasium with naturalists from Nassau BOCES. During the interactive program, the students became apple experts as they
learned about the different types and parts of an apple and how apples grow. The naturalists then introduced the kindergartners to a cider press. Each student had the chance to grind a piece of apple in the machine and then work in pairs to press the apples, resulting in cider. During the cider press process, classes were taught an apple song to the tune “Row Row Row Your Boat” and
Kramer Lane kindergartner Amelia Pucci grinded her apple in a cider press to help her class make apple cider. learned about Johnny Appleseed. In addition, the kindergartners discussed the five senses as it related to their apples. For their final sense, taste, the students enjoyed a delicious cup of apple cider. They concluded their lesson
by talking about their favorite way to eat an apple and marking their choice with an orange sticker on a poster. It was a great learning experience for all the kindergarten classes. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
Kindergarten students at Kramer Lane Elementary School pretended to be orchid trees as they learned about how apples grow.
Nassau BOCES naturalist Bette Bass (right) with the chart that each student marked with a sticker to indicate their favorite way to eat an apple.
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The fall season was celebrated with a special art project on Nov. 6 in art teacher Tiffany Sorice’s class at Abbey Lane Elementary School in the Levittown School District. Third graders studied the art of Yayoi Kusama, who often decorates her art with an array of dots. Students admired the artwork and learned how they could
replicate it on their own. They took a particular interest in Mrs. Kusama’s colorful pumpkin paintings, which are filled with black dots of different sizes. Students practiced Mrs. Kusama’s style of repetition and will soon complete their projects after learning about tertiary colors.
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Third graders in Tiffany Sorice’s art class at Abbey Lane Elementary decorated pumpkins with a series of dots. The artwork was inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama.
Each student’s design was unique with different sizes and placements of dots.
Third graders were excited to celebrate the season.
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Northside Elementary students say “hello” to BoE Students from Northside Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District recounted the friends made and fun had during Start With Hello Week to Board of Education members on Oct. 11. Start With Hello Week is a new initiative at Northside and was celebrated during Spirit Week from Oct. 2-6. The event united the school in promoting a sense of belonging and a more inclusive environment. Through themed days of
the week, such as “Meet and Greet Monday” and “Upstander Tuesday,” students were encouraged to take action when someone was in need or alone. During the meeting, students stood in front of the board and said “hello” in multiple languages. They also brought along an example of their “Hello” wall with the “H” formed by pairs of students. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
Students from Northside Elementary School presented their Start With Hello Week celebrations to the Levittown Board of Education on Oct. 11.
One student formed an “H” with trustee Peggy Marenghi.
Students demonstrated how they formed the “H” in their “Hello” wall.
Breast cancer screening comes to Syosset Library Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) partnered with NuHealth to bring the breast cancer screening van to Syosset Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 16. During the event, women who pre-registered through Legislator Drucker’s office received free mammograms, breast exams, and self-examination instructions from a medical professional. “Each year, my office works with NuHealth to bring these resources to our community because we all know that early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer,” Legislator Drucker said. “This program ensures that local women have convenient access to potentially life-saving exams and health resources. We had a great turnout, and I thank Nassau University Medical Center staff and everyone at Syosset Public Library for their help in hosting this important event and ensuring everyone who came had the opportunity to be screened.”
Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) (right) with staff members from the breast cancer screening van.
The Abbey Lane Bookworms, a recently-formed club, read their first book, “Because of Winn-Dixie.” Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools Seventeen talented athletes from Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur high schools committed to their future college and university teams. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools A total of 17 seniors in the Levittown Public School District signed letters of intent on Nov. 14, signaling their commitment to play for their future college or university. Seven athletes from General Douglas MacArthur High School and 10 athletes from Division Avenue High School gathered with their families and coaches to celebrate the prideful occasion. Athletes from General Douglas MacArthur High School included: • Hailey Metzger – Mercy University, soccer • Nicole Stueckenschneider – Catholic University of America, softball • Meghan Wetzel – Molloy University, soccer • Ayla Ramic – SUNY Delhi, softball • Tyler Bonsignore – Adelphi University, baseball • Sara Kealey – SUNY Oneonta, soccer
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Athletes from Division Avenue High School included: • Demetrios Zirogiannis – City College of New York, baseball • Michael Roy – St. Joseph’s University, baseball • Matthew Marino – SUNY Old Westbury, baseball • Tyler Diez – Farmingdale State College, baseball • Matthew Bolton – Binghamton University, baseball • Caitlin Spence – SUNY Oneonta, volleyball • Shannon Stroud – Molloy University, lacrosse • Danica Prokay – Long Island University, acrobatics & tumbling • Nikole Galgano – Farmingdale State College, softball • Liam Burns – Eastern Connecticut State University, lacrosse
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Bookworms, an exciting new club for third graders at Abbey Lane Elementary in the Levittown School District, recently started to much success. Thirteen third graders have met once a week with teacher Denise Borge. The group read “Because of Winn-Dixie” by
Kate DiCamillo and held in-depth discussions about the story’s themes and characters. Bookworms is helping students develop a deep love of reading. As they reach the end of their first read, students are excited to see what’s coming next.
NY Islanders “Learn to Play Hockey” clinic A special New York Islanders ‘Learn to Play’ Hockey Clinic for children ages 5–9 is returning to the Town of Oyster Bay this season. Part of The Future Islanders Program, this ‘Learn to Play’ clinic introduces the game of hockey to young children and serves as a transition program for first-time players interested in house leagues. “We are pleased to partner with the New York Islanders to offer this exciting clinic for children looking to learn the fundamentals of hockey in a fun environment,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Lou Imbroto. “This Future Islanders program, taught by former players and coaching staff from the New York Islanders organization, includes hands-on training skills and all necessary equipment in the early stages of learning hockey.” Two sessions of the ‘Learn to Play’ clin-
ic will be offered this winter. Residents can choose from a session at the SyossetWoodbury Ice Rink on Tuesdays from 4:30–5:40 p.m. or the Marjorie Post Park Ice Rink in Massapequa on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. The Syosset-Woodbury program runs from December 5–January 30, and the Massapequa program runs from December 6–January 31. With a registration price of $295, students receive full hockey equipment, including jersey, stick, gloves, helmet, shoulder pads, pants, shin guards, equipment bag and much more. Sessions will include special appearances by Isles alumni Arron Asham and Radek Martinek. Registration is now open and space is limited. Visit newyorkislanders.com/ learntoplay for additional information, or contact jocelyne.cummings@newyorkislanders.com or call (516) 501-6764.
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Levittown athletes “Bookworms” turn the sign letters of intent first page at Abbey Lane
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