Jericho-Syosset News Journal (12/23/22)

TOB: Turn glass trash into cash

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the town will start accepting glass along with plastics in residents' yellow recycling pails.

Beginning in January, the Town will return glass to its recycling collection, allowing residents to place plastics, metals and glass all in their yellow collection pail. In addition, officials reminded residents to help turn ‘trash into cash’ by recycling cardboard, which should be

bundled and placed beside recycling containers on collection day.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said, “Residents can help protect the environment and turn trash into cash by recycling glass and cardboard boxes on their regular recycling collection day. In addition to expanding the recycling program to include additional types of plastic, we will also return glass to the recycling stream. The Town of Oyster Bay is com-

mitted to being a regional recycling leader and I thank you in advance for helping us reach that goal.”

Officials also reminded residents to bundle their cardboard and paper products beside their yellow recycling pail, either broken down and placed inside a larger box or bundled with string. Residents can expect to see individual pickups for these items, with separate collections for cardboard from other recycling.

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Chamber of Commerce President named Businessperson of the Year

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce President Russell P. Green has been selected as the 2022 Businessperson of the Year by the Chamber. He was honored at the Nassau County Council of Chambers’ annual breakfast on October 28. Green is head of the financial advisory firm RPG Wealth Management, Inc.

Green follows two-time Businessperson of the Year Alan Goldberg (2018 and 2020), who is the treasurer and networking chairperson of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and executive vice president/board member in the Pla-

inview-Old Bethpage Chamber, as well as the secretary of the Chamber board Amanda Johnson, a Syosset resident and owner of Balloons by Amanda honored as 2021 Businessperson of the Year.

The Syosset Woodbury Chamber has grown substantially over the course of the past year and a half, and now represents 180 businesses and professionals.

Before opening up his financial consulting firm Green spent 10 years working for Shearson and its successor firms and 13 years with B. Riley Wealth management, a smaller boutique firm.

Extended skating sessions during holiday break

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that residents looking for fun activities to fill their week of holiday recess need look no further than the Town’s Ice Skating Rinks –outdoors at Marjorie Post and Syosset-Woodbury Parks and indoors at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center in Bethpage. Beginning Saturday, December 24th, through Saturday, December 31st, the Town’s three rinks will be offering special public sessions to provide children who are off from school with a fun-

filled activity.

“During this holiday recess when schools are closed, the Town’s ice rinks will be open and offering a special modified schedule with additional public sessions to accommodate families who are looking to enjoy ice time with their children,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “I encourage anyone who enjoys ice skating and is off from school or work to take advantage of these special public

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from left) joins with Town Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato remind residents to begin recycling glass in the new year, as well as bundle cardboard beside their recycling pails.

Free virtual assessment grievance workshops

Review Commission (ARC) to host free virtual community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge their property taxes online.

The workshops will take place online on Thursday, January 12, and Thursday, January 19, from 7–9 p.m.

During each virtual workshop, taxpayers who disagree with the assessed value of their property will learn how to navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly.

Nassau

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment

Residents who would like to participate in these virtual assessment grievance workshops should visit https:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD16. For additional information, please contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-5716216 or via email at adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.

Town offers Toddler Sports Program

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that its Toddler Sports Program will return this winter, beginning on January 31. This 6-week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in a fun and social environment,” said Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. “This program is sure to be a hit with children and parents alike, as youngsters are given the opportunity to learn the basics of various different sports such as tee-ball, flag football and more along with children their own age.”

The Toddler Sports Program begins on January 31 and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one, six-week session per child. Classes will take place on:

• Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville; and

• Thursdays at 10 a.m. or

11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville.

Online registration will begin on Tuesday, January 3, at 9 a.m. through the Parks Department Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/parks. Residents must create an account on this website to register their child and upload proof of residency and the child’s birth certificate. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity. Space is limited- first come, first serve.

Each class is approximately 50 minutes. The cost of the program is $75 per child who is a Town resident, and $90 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. A guardian must be present during the class. The child MUST be 3 years old by the start of the program.

The Toddler Sports Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.

Syosset Board to meet on January 9

The Syosset Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on January 9 at 8 p.m. at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district’s website, www.syossetschools.org

County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview).

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Oyster Bay Town Board recently recognized Joel Rauch, an author and retired elementary teacher from Plainview, for his charitable efforts. Mr. Rauch has written several children’s books and gave back to his community by donating the proceeds to the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview. Supervisor Saladino presented a citation and congratulated Mr. Rauch, thanking him for his efforts and for his generosity.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray attended the Neighborhood Block Party on Mallard Road in Levittown on December 10.

Chris Wang of Syosset has earned a Master of Science in analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Wang was among approximately 1,660 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the Summer 2022 semester.

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On October 30, senior students from New York Institute of Technology’s nursing program, including Sophia Strahan from Levittown, participated in a food drive to benefit Long Island Cares.

The community service was done in conjunction with the Nurses Association of the Counties of Long Island (NACLI), with New York Tech’s nursing students donating groceries and money to “adopt a family” for Thanksgiving. In total, the students contributed more than $500.00 on NACLI’s behalf and over 25 bags of food.

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Two local students were recently recognized with silver-level leadership milestone awards through SUNY Oneonta’s LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) program.

Mackenzie Hickey of Hicksville is studying early childhood/childhood education (B–6) at SUNY Oneonta.

Dani Cherkis of Syosset is studying early childhood/childhood education (B–6) at SUNY Oneonta.

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On November 18, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (NYITCOM) Fall 2022 Student Research Symposium showcased scientific findings by several local students. Among those who participated were:

Vincy Mathew from Plainview, whose research was titled, “Contralateral Prechiasmatic Interoptic Approach for Microsurgical Clip Ligation of a Medially Pointing Paraclinoid Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm.”

Christopher Kim from Hicksville, whose research was titled, “Potential Mechanism and Treatment for Alcohol and Caffeine Induced Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias.”

Julie Ochs from Hicksville, whose research was titled, “A DBA/2J Strain Mouse Model of Warfarin - Induced Calcification: A Pilot Study.”

Viktoriia Taranto from Levittown, whose research was titled, “The role of HSF1 in early stage of melanoma initiation and progression.”

Elisabeth Frankini from Syosset, whos abstract was titled, “Fluid Structure Interaction of Cerebrospinal Fluid with Brain Exposed to Mid Blast.”

Vincy Mathew, whose extract was titled, “Contralateral Prechiasmatic Interoptic Approach for Microsurgical Clip Ligation of a Medially Pointing Paraclinoid Internal Carotid Artery

Aneurysm.”

College Notes

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Kelli Heffer of Bethpage, is one of more than 230 student-athletes who competed for the Flying Dutchmen during the Fall 2022 semester at Lebanon Valley College. Heffer, a graduate of Plainedge High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in exercise science at The Valley.

Heffer was a member of the volleyball team.

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New York Institute of Technology is proud to recognize the students who help to lead the university’s many clubs and student organizations, including:

Pravin Vathappallil from Plainview, who serves on the executive board for American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders

Bishwo Mainali from Hicksville, who serves on the executive board for Cyberhack

Damisha Tanvir from Hicksville, who serves on the executive board for Girl Up

Fatima Khalfan from Plainview, who serves on the executive board for American Medical Student Association and Project Sunshine

Leslie Flores from Levittown, who serves on the executive board for LatinX Student Union

Mohammad Cheema from Hicksville, who serves on the executive board for Pakistani Student Association

Lynnie Yang from Syosset, who serves on the executive board for Art for Change.

Ayishah Khalid from Bethpage, who serves on the executive board for Pakistani Student Association

Lily Kljyan from Bethpage, who serves on the executive board for American Institute of Architecture Students

Herin Ahn from Jericho, who serves on the executive board for Art for Change

Neil Kaungumpillil from Jericho, who serves on the executive board for HOSA-Future Health Professionals and Movie and Film Club

Shreya Patel from Jericho, who serves on the executive board for Behavioral Science Club

Samuel Pavlovsky from Jericho, who serves on the executive board for HOSA-Future Health Professionals

Yuna Cha from Jericho, who serves on the executive board for Ark Fellowship and Art for Change n

Kamilla Olszewski of Plainview, New York, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Olszewski was initiated at Jacksonville University.

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SUNY Cortland student Anthony Scibelli of Plainview, New York, was

named a Scholar of the Year for national collegiate honor society Phi Kappa Phi.

The Scholars of the Year are selected from Phi Kappa Phi members who submit an application highlighting the student’s service to others, academic strength and accomplishments that have enriched the lives of others. Awardees receive a $100 reward. n

After more than a year of research, late nights in the lab and practice, Liam Buchanan and four other members of SUNY Oneonta’s 2022 iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) team presented their project in Paris last week while competing in the iGEM Grand Jamboree, an annual event showcasing the projects of more than 400 teams from around the world. n

Sixty students completed New York Institute of Technology’s rigorous Internship Certificate Program over the summer, earning valuable handson experience and developing skills in a wide range of work environments. Local students who completed the program include:

Advik Kuntal Maniar from Hicksville, who interned at Voya Financial

Miriam Farah from Levittown, who interned at HSS n

Zachary Yasinov was recently selected as a Docent for Hamilton College’s Wellin Museum of Art.

Student docents are integral to the work of the museum and are involved in many aspects of its operation including leading tours, working with faculty to provide interdisciplinary gallery programs to support teaching and learning, and working on various museum projects.

Zachary Yasinov of Syosset is working as a tour docent this year. Yasinov, a first-year student, is a graduate of Syosset High School.

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Wynter Storm of Bethpage, has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University School of Education. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

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Eastern Connecticut State University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams have begun their Fall 2022 seasons. The men’s team consists of 27 players and began its season on Sept. 3. The women’s team consists of 26 players and began its season on Sept. 3.

Among the student-athletes is first year Katelyn Herbert of Bethpage, number 12, who majors in pre-elementary education and plays forward.

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Since 2019, more than 1,400 Rochester Institute of Technology students have received Performing Arts

Scholarships, renewable for up to five years, as long as the students stay involved in performing arts. The students come from each of RIT’s nine colleges, with the majority from engineering and computer sciences. The following local residents received a partial scholarship to RIT this fall to pursue performing arts:

Ella Soccoli of Plainview, a graduate of Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, is a firstyear student in the Game Design and Development BS program and is pursuing instrumental music.

Anthony Marcolini of Levittown, a graduate of W.T Clarke High School, is a first-year student in the Aerospace Engineering Option - Mechanical Engineering BS program and is pursuing vocal music.

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Eli Kellner of Syosset named to the 2022 summer semester Dean’s List at Columbus State Community College.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled for six or more credit hours.

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Christopher Fusco, working toward a BSBA in finance, is among more than 100 students who presented their Product Development and Innovation projects at the Product Innovation Showcase held in Rivers Memorial Hall on December 8 on the University campus.

The Product Innovation Showcase is the culmination of a co-curricular course where entrepreneurial teams of engineering and business students collaborate for an entire semester to turn new product ideas into marketable products. Engineering students develop a functional prototype while business students develop the preliminary marketing strategy and business plan for the product. A few of the product concepts will be submitted for patents and have the potential to get commercialized.

The event format is a competition where VIP investors are given $1 million GBD (Golden Bear Dollars) — Western New England University currency — to invest in the product innovations that demonstrated the most commercial viability.

Fusco’s project is entitled OptiShelf. Opti-Shelf is a motorized shelving unit which is as easy to use as the press of a button. With it motorized function, Opti-Shelf brings the bottom or the top shelf to the consumer for ease of access. The team was one of two teams which received the Dean’s Award for Societal Impact which focuses on innovative concepts which lead to potential and sustainable long-term positive broad societal change.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, December 23, at 1:30 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.

Thursday, December 29, at 2:00 p.m.

Audra McDonald –Broadway’s Shining Light (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Richard Knox, retired teacher

In the long history of musicals on Broadway, no other actor has garnered more honors than the amazing Audra McDonald. With six Tony Awards, she has cemented her place as both a musical star and dramatic actress. During this program, you will see Audra's interpretations on a variety of wonderful songs. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Tuesday, December 27

11:00 a.m.: Improv Theater 4 Kids presents Improv Theater (Ages 4 and Up) - Join us for a hilarious, interactive musical comedy based on audience suggestions and participation. Fun for the whole family!

Tickets are required and will be available December 5th. Please show your Jericho library card when picking up tickets. Out of district residents may pick up tickets beginning December 19 as space allows.

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.: STEMtastic: Creative Circuitry (Grades 3 to 6) - Build a message board as seen on Stranger Things. Then we’ll use it to send messages to our friends using the power of circuitry!

Wednesday, December 28

3:30 p.m.: Animals Alive (Pre KGr. 5) - Learn about the classifications

of animals...mammal, bird, reptile and more by handling and observing them.

7:00 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Storytime (Grades K to 3) - Ring in the New Year at our celebration complete with a craft, dance party and countdown!

Thursday, December 29

11:00 a.m.: Petra Puppets presents Animal Games (Ages 4 and Up) - Get ready to laugh at this puppet show featuring Champion Banana Wrestling, Coat Hanger Tug of War, the Ultimate Chicken Challenge & more. Animal Games is racing to get here with a team of animal athletes ready to compete with the audience!

Tickets are required and are avaialble as of December 5. Please show your Jericho library card when picking up tickets. Out of district residents may pick up tickets beginning December 19 as space allows.

Friday, December 30

2:00 p.m.: Tweens/Teens Movie: “Castle in the Sky” - Join us during your school break to watch “Castle in the Sky,” an animated movie from Studio Ghibli. After the movie we will send you off with some New Year goodies! (Rated PG)

Levittown high school students recognized as leaders

Division Avenue High School sophomores Dylan Koch and Eleni Georgatos were selected as HOBY ambassadors for the 2022–23 school year.

MacArthur High School sophomores Cami Sandkuhl and Melody Hong are HOBY ambassadors for the 2022–23 school year.

Four sophomores in the Levittown Public School District were recently selected as Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership ambassadors for the 2022–23 school year.

Division Avenue High School students Dylan Koch and Eleni Georgatos and General Douglas MacArthur High School students Cami Sandkuhl and Melody Hong were selected for this prestigious honor. Founded in 1958, HOBY is an organization that strives to inspire and develop young volunteers to a

life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. The HOBY award is given to sophomores throughout the country who best represent characteristics such as outstanding communication skills, sensitivity to the needs and concerns of others, courage to speak out for one’s beliefs and strong decision-making skills.

Both students will participate in the HOBY Leadership Seminar, which will be held in Albany in June.

Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Children’s author gives book proceeds to local organization

Rauch.

BY GARY SIMEONE

Plainview resident Joel Rauch began his journey into writing children’s books in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. The former elementary school teacher started out by writing catchy songs that were eventually transcribed into book form.

“I’ve basically been writing my whole life but during the pandemic I began writing song lyrics that were picked up by digital music services such as Spotify and Pandora,” said Rauch. “One of the songs was so catchy that I thought of an idea to transcribe it into book form.”

The book was entitled “What Would I Be?”, and it was a story of children making wise choices using a variety of different animal voices.

From that point on, Rauch has written five other children’s books, all with the

concept of teaching children valuable life lessons and morally correct choices.

With a background in teaching elementary school in the Corona neighborhood of Queens, Rauch said he recognized the importance of teaching kids structure and knowing right from wrong.

“In that school district particularly, it was important to me to be a mentor of sorts and guide a lot of those kids in the right direction,” said Rauch.

As for the financial aspect of writing children’s books Rauch said that with the publishing and illustration costs, there was not much money to be made on his end.

With the few checks he receives from his book proceeds, he had decided to give a large portion to the Mid Island Y JCC in Plainview.

“I’ve been a member there for several years now, and I believe they are such an important feature to the community with their food drives and other charitable events they put together. I could think of no better place than this incredible organization to donate my money too.”

Rauch is an avid pickleball player at MIYJCC and he teaches classes and clinics on the sport in his spare time.

As far as writing another book, Rauch says he has put together a story of two ants who start out as enemies but end up becoming good friends.

“It’s called “The Tale of Two Ants,” and it’s about a red and black ant who meet each other on top of an anthill. They start out as enemies but eventually become friends with the help of a wise old bee. It’s kind of an allegory on life where people, or bugs in this case, learn to accept and embrace each other’s differences.”

Town offers Toddler Arts & Crafts Program

The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering a Toddler Arts & Crafts Program for winter 2023, beginning on January 31, 2023. This 6-week program offers classes at the Town’s Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center Community Room and Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh.

“Classes will certainly fill up quickly as this program offers children a great wintertime activity.”

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is 6 weeks in duration, beginning January 31, and residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on:

• Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for twoyear-olds and 11 a.m. for three and four-year-olds at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville;

• Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for two-year-olds and 11 a.m. for

three-and-four-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage; and

• Thursdays at 10 a.m. for two-year-olds and 11 a.m. for three and four-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage.

Registration will take place online at www.oysterbaytowncom/parks starting Tuesday, January 3, at 9 a.m. Residents must create an account on this website to register their child and upload proof of residency and the child’s birth certificate. Registration

will close when the program reaches full capacity.

Each class is approximately 30–45 minutes. The cost of the program is $35 per child who is a Town resident, and $45 per child whose caregiver is a Town resident but not the child. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided.

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.

Children s books by Joel Rauch.

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Chamber President named Businessperson of the Year

In January Green will begin his third year as the Chamber of Commerce president, following the 2020 President Maureen Nickel, a Woodbury resident and the owner of Bright Star Home Care, and the former president Charo Ezdrin, an attorney. Ezdrin served in the role for three consecutive years, 2017 through 2019, as she was preceded by Dime Bank of Woodbury vice president Chanbir Kaur.

The Vhamber board recently voted for Russell Green to serve a second term, for two years through December 31, 2024, as the organization’s president.

Green has lived in Syosset since the turn of the century, and he and his wife Lori raised two daughters in the Syosset Central School District. Their younger daughter graduated from Syosset High School in 2021, and is currently a sophomore at Purdue University. Green’s older daughter Crystal has an MBA and is also a Syosset Woodbury Chamber member with her social media business.

“I have been honored to have been chosen initially in 2021, and again now for the next two years, to be the president of the Chamber of Commerce, but it’s not a one person job. I have an outstanding executive board and board of directors, as well as support of member businesses, my family and our local business community. I am always ready, willing and able to give back and help our entire community,” he commented for the Jericho Syosset News-Journal and Syosset Advance.

Frequent networking events

The Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce has kept a robust schedule of events all year, continuing into the late fall and winter.

In October, at the Chamber’s monthly general meeting at Encore Luxury Living, a $500 check was presented to

the Mid Island Y JCC’s Executive Director Rick Lewis for the Rudman Food Pantry. The check to the charity represented funds the Chamber raised from raffle sales and donations at the Syosset Street Fair, held in September.

Also at the October Chamber general meeting, officers from the Nassau County Police’s 2nd Precinct updated the Chamber and Legislator Arnold Drucker about recent car break-ins and thefts due to the newer models having a fob, as well as the string of catalytic converter thefts. The police offered advice to the Chamber directors and attendees about how to secure valuables and report any suspicious activities.

On Saturday October 22, Chamber President Green and past president Maureen Nickel delivered another check of $500 to Father Michael Maffeo and Donna Zaino for the St. Edward the Confessor Church Food Pantry in Syosset.

“I really think everything we’ve done this year has convinced more businesses that our chamber is worthwhile to join, and how many ways we have to network and promote each other’s business. We improved with our social media presence especially with LinkedIn and Instagram as we’re getting more attention than we used to. And our Street Fair was again a tremendous success as we had at least as many people as last year – we filled up every vendor spot with the 140 sponsors and vendors,” Green explained.

On December 4 the Chamber hosted the 2022 Holiday Lighting Spectacular in downtown Syosset, with performances by many local students from Syosset Central School District, as well as youth talent from the iSchool and the North Shore Performing Arts Center.

Special guest Santa Claus rode into town on a Syosset Volunteer Fire Department truck instead of his sleigh.

The Children’s Orchestra Society classical music organization, led by Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma, joined the Chamber in 2021 and performed at both the Syosset Street Fair and the Holiday Lighting Spectacular.

Every year the Syosset Woodbury Chamber also funds two scholarships for Syosset High School seniors who are interested in studying business when they attend college. One of the two scholarships is named in honor of the late Chamber board member Deborah Parisi, who passed away at the age of 61 in November of 2020. Parisi was a real estate agent who worked for Signature Properties, and many of her Chamber friends still serve on the board.

The Chamber routinely organizes and welcomes elected officials to its member-business grand opening events, local networking socials and membership events.

Green reflected on one clear highlight that differentiates 2022 from any prior year he’s been part of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber. Back on Tuesday evening August 2 the Chamber hosted the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary candidates’ debate, or #CD3Forum2022 at Syosset High School, which was hosted by television broadcaster and veteran journalist Karina Mitchell. The unique event attracted a packed audience of over 300 people and was well-received by the candidates, also gaining regional media coverage.

“The Forum educated the community on local issues and current events. As a Chamber, we have provided more places to come together and learn. We’re also back to grand openings and networking with events and programs organized every week to two weeks with speakers at each, including a spotlight series where businesses introduce their services and any venues. The activities have many people involved as we do a lot for and in our community,” Green said.

Joe Saladino, we know the Chamber is considered one of the more active on Long Island. We also work with NCCC, the Town of Oyster Bay and many local elected officials. When I go to different events people approach me to speak about the chamber. We have our name out there and I think that’s important as our reputation starts building on itself,” Green noted.

New Chamber VP Elected

Russell Green said the last two years as Chamber president have allowed him to attend multiple community events, meet new people, develop relationships and spread chamber information. A few of the most memorable times this year were when Green was invited to two local Eagle Scouts’ Court of Honor, as he viewed this as opportunities to support young people in Syosset and Woodbury.

“I made sure to attend and present the certificate on our Chamber’s behalf as these students ascended to Eagle Scout status. The Chamber of Commerce supports the entire community and it’s one of the ways we do that. I want to attend any time we can to present this certificate in-person, as we want to be there,” Green said.

He noted that this year, new Chamber Board member Kerri Winans Kaley has been very active in the community.

“Kerri has helped the Syosset Woodbury Chamber by hosting several of its meetings, networking socials, and Women in Business group events at the Encore Luxury Living location on Jericho Turnpike. We have developed a good working relationship and she has been active as a board member, strategizing on behalf of local businesses,” he said.

Extended skating sessions during holiday break

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sessions, and enjoy a staycation right in their own backyards!”

The outdoor ice rinks are located at Marjorie Post Park, Unqua and Merrick Roads in Massapequa, and at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, 7900 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is located within Bethpage Community Park at 1001 Stewart Avenue, in Bethpage. Modified public sessions for ice skating will begin on Saturday, December 24, and continue through Saturday, December 31, with the following sched-

ule:

• December 24: 1pm-3pm

• December 25: CLOSED

• December 26 through December 30: 1 p.m.–3 p.m., 4 p.m.–6 p.m. and 7 p.m.–9 p.m.

• December 31: Indoor Rink: 1 p.m.–3 p.m.; Outdoor Rinks: 1 p.m.–3 p.m. and 4 p.m.–6 p.m.

In addition to public sessions, skating programs and private lessons are available at the Town’s Indoor Ice Skating Center. For more information on all programs please visit www. oysterbaytown.com/departments/ parks/ice-skating/

He and the chamber are proud that 2022 offered several networking events where new business owners and professionals were able to connect with each other.

“We are really moving in a direction where people are not just becoming a member and holding still, now we are seeing more people getting involved. That is a good sign going forward that the Chamber is considered active. When I speak with Frank Camarano of the Nassau County Council of Chambers, or Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor

At the end of November, following Green’s recommendation Kaley was approved as the new vice president of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce by its board of directors. She fills a role Mike Gallo from Home Depot of Syosset held for this year.

“Mike Gallo has been an invaluable sounding board for ideas that have come up. He has been indispensable in working with the executive board on many of the Chamber projects from the past year including the Street Fair, #CD3Forum2022, the PSEG grant program and pretty much every chamber activity. I am thankful that he still offers time to remain active on the board and continue volunteering here on behalf of our membership, as Mike will be doing so in 2023,” Green explained.

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New-York Historical’s ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’

Examines How Jewish Delicatessens Became a Cornerstone of American Food Culture

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

New-York Historical Society’s exhibition  I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli,  is a fascinating exploration of the rich history of the Jewish immigrant experience that made the delicatessen so integral to New York and American culture. On view through April 2, 2023, the mouth-watering and culturally significant exhibition, organized by the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles (where it is on view through September 18), examines how Jewish immigrants, mostly from Central and Eastern Europe, imported and adapted traditions to create a cuisine that became a cornerstone of popular culture with worldwide influence.

The exhibition explores the food of immigrants; the heyday of the deli in the interwar period; delis in the New York Theater District; stories of Holocaust survivors and war refugees who found community in delis; the shifting and shrinking landscapes of delis across the country; and delis in popular culture. You get to see iconic neon signs, menus, advertisements, and deli workers’ uniforms alongside film clips depicting delis in popular culture and video documentaries.

Some 2 million Jews came from Eastern and Central Europe to the United States between 1880 and 1924, when nativist anti-immigrant furor shut down immigration (there is a display showing some of the anti-im-

migrant propaganda). New York was a stopover but also a destination for millions and they brought with them their food culture, which, of necessity, was adapted.

“Why make a museum show out of the Jewish deli – which is a specific and unusual topic? The ‘deli’ allowed us to explore themes of how people of different backgrounds relate to one another” in such a melting pot as New York, said Laura Mart, one of the curators. “It shows how Jewish-American culture was created and maintained through generations. And it is also about joy, more important than ever. Museums are a place for joyful learning.”

“It’s a story of tradition and change, adaptation and resilience,” said Lara Rabinovitch.

“It’s our great pleasure to present an exhibition on a topic so near and

I’ll Have What She’s Having’: The Jewish Deli exhibit at NewYork Historical Society explores the rich history of the Jewish immigrant experience that made the delicatessen so integral to New York and American culture. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

of Central and Eastern European Jewish immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that echo in contemporary immigrant experiences. It shows how people adapt and transform their own cultural traditions over time, resulting in a living style of cooking, eating, and sharing community that is at once deeply rooted in their own heritage and continuously changing.”

dear to the hearts of New Yorkers of all backgrounds,” said Dr. Louise Mirrer, president and CEO of NewYork Historical. ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’: The Jewish Deli tells a deeply moving story about the American experience of immigration—how immigrants adapted their cuisine to create a new culture that both retained and transcended their own traditions. I hope visitors come away with a newfound appreciation for the Jewish deli, and, with it, the story of the United States.”

“Whether you grew up eating matzo ball soup or are learning about lox for the first time, this exhibition demonstrates how Jewish food became a cultural touchstone, familiar to Americans across ethnic backgrounds,” said co-curators Cate Thurston and Laura Mart. “This exhibition reveals facets of the lives

I’ll Have What She’s Having is co-curated by Skirball curators Cate Thurston and Laura Mart along with Lara Rabinovitch, renowned writer, producer, and specialist in immigrant food cultures. It is coordinated at New-York Historical by Cristian Petru Panaite, curator of exhibitions. The exhibition explores topics including deli culture, the proliferation of delis alongside the expansion of New York’s Jewish communities, kosher meat manufacturing, shortages during World War II, and advertising campaigns that helped popularize Jewish foods throughout the city.

As is typical of New-York Historical’s exhibits, expanded presentation from its own collection and local twist includes additional artwork, artifacts, photographs of local establishments, and objects from deli owners, as well as costumes from  The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, a mouthwatering interactive, and a Bloomberg Connects audio tour.

Highlights include a letter in New-York Historical’s Patricia D. Klingenstein Library collection from a soldier fighting in Italy during

New-York Historical’s ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’

World War II writing to his fiancée that he “had some tasty Jewish dishes just like home” thanks to the salami his mother had sent—a poignant addition to Katz’s famous “Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army” campaign. (Panaite painstakingly poured over a huge collection of World War II letters, one by one, to find it.)

There are photos of politicians and other notable figures eating and campaigning in delis, including thenUS Senate candidate Hillary Clinton at Ben’s delicatessen in Greenvale, Long Island. Movie clips and film stills include the iconic scene in Nora Ephron’s romantic comedy  When Harry Met Sally…, which inspired the exhibition title. This and other movie scenes underscore the prominent role of Jewish delis in American popular culture.

It’s a trip down memory lane for so many of us native New Yorkers – with the neon signs from popular delis and suppliers (Hebrew National), menus (there is one from Reubens, the home of the Reubens sandwich, which was a very popular venue for my family).

The delis introduced Americans to borscht (Slavic), gefilte fish, kishke (Slavic), vereniki (Ukrainian), kasha varnishkes (Russian), herring and chopped liver (“What am I, chopped liver?”). Also latkes (Ashkenazi), blintzes, knishes, rugelach and babka. Cheesecake is actually an American innovation.

Katz’s Delicatessen, likely the oldest continuously operating deli in the US, was founded in 1888 by two brothers named Iceland. The Katz family became business partners and by 1917, bought out the brothers. At a time when most deli food was being sold from carts and barrels on the street, Katz’s was a brick-

and-mortar delicatessen.

In 1916 on Coney Island, Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker began building his empire by selling franks for five cents and undercutting his competition, Feltman’s.

And then there is this intrigue: fraud and corruption became pervasive in the kosher meat industry. In 1925, an estimated 40 percent of meat sold as “kosher” was non-kosher. In 1933, 1,400 pounds of nonkosher beef briskets were seized and the owner sentenced to 30 days in the infamous city workhouse.

During World War II, Jewish delis promoted a campaign to “Senda Salami to Your Boy in the Army” (the slogan was developed by Sixth Avenue Delicatessen waiter Louis Schwartz) and used by delis including Katz’s. The slogan became so popular that comedian Jerry Lewis used it in the film, “At War with the Army” (1950).

Louis G. Schwartz, aka “Louie the Waiter,” helped raise more than $9 million in war bonds – that paid for 66 P-47 Thunderbolt fighter planes, each which bore the moniker, “Louie the Waiter.”

Schwartz developed a rhyme to inspire patrons to buy the bonds, “you’ll buy war bonds sooner or later, so get them from Louis the Waiter!”

Most interesting is to learn about some of the people who found refuge in the delis – as owners or workers.

Paula Weissman, born in present-day Ukraine, survived Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps. She arrived in New York in 1948 with $2. After working in a Brooklyn girdle factory, she was hired as a temporary waitress at Fine & Schapiro Kosher Delicatessen on West 72nd Street. The 7-day temp job turned into 30 years.”In her black uniform and white shoes, Paula took the orders of Zero Mostel, Molly Picon, Rita Moreno and many

other Broadway stars.”

The original owner of the Second Avenue Deli, Abe Lebewohl, was a Holocaust refugee. Upon arriving in America and not even speaking the language, he took his first job in a Coney Island deli as a soda jerk. In 1954, with a few thousand dollars he managed to set aside, Abe took over a tiny 10-seat luncheonette on East Tenth Street—the nucleus of the 2nd Ave Deli. “He never turned anyone away for lack of funds, he fed striking workers, homeless.” In 1996, he was robbed and murdered when making a bank deposit; the case unsolved.

In a nostalgic tribute to departed delis that continue to hold a place in the hearts of many New Yorkers, photographs show restaurants that closed in recent years. Folk artist Harry Glaubach’s monumental carved and painted signage for Ben’s Best Kosher Delicatessen in Queens, also pay tribute to beloved establishments. The exhibition concludes on a hopeful note, highlighting new delis that have opened their doors in the past decade, such as Mile End and Frankel’s, both in Brooklyn, and USA Brooklyn Delicatessen, steps from the site of the former Carnegie and Stage Delis in Manhattan.

“There is no definitive answer as to why the deli has inspired generations of Jewish filmmakers, comedians, musicians and writers. Perhaps it is because so many Jewish creatives got their start in New York City, where they frequented Jewish delis and later infused these experiences into their work. Or maybe it is because the Jewish deli is one of the most public secular environments in Jewish American life. It is a place where characters can demonstrate or celebrate their Jewish identity outside of private or religious spheres. Whatever the reason, the deli continues to have significant influence on Jewish artists.”

But Jewish delis, themselves, are struggling today, particularly after the coronavirus pandemic, but also because of changing economics – the cost of that two-inch high pastrami on rye, the rent. The sandwich that used to cost $1.95 (see the Reubens menu), now costs $25. The fifth generation “Katz,” Jake Dell, on hand at the press preview, spoke of the changing economics, he said that they don’t even make a profit on a $25 pastrami sandwich. “The profit is in the soup.”

“Confronting Hate 1937-1952”

After enjoying the luscious “I’ll Have What She’s Having,” go up to the second floor of the Historical Society for a more serious exhibition that is so timely in the here and now: “Confronting Hate 1937-1952” about the American Jewish Committee’s groundbreaking campaign to combat anti-Semitism and ultimately to fight all forms of hate and bigotry. To reach as many Americans as possible in the period leading up to the Holocaust, World War II and the aftermath, the agency embraced new mass communication technologies and partnered with talented allies – artists, writers, political leaders, church groups, politicians, magazine and newspaper editors. They produced comic books, ads, articles. Among the celebrities who joined a “Speaking for America” poster campaign in 1946: Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Danny Kaye, plus President Harry Truman and Admiral Chester Nimitz.

The New-York Historical Society is located at 170 Central Park West at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street), New York, NY 10024, 212-873-3400, nyhistory.org

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BY MARY HUNT

Today’s topic is not pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked for dental care, it could prevent a lot of pain -- both dental and financial.

Periodontal disease is an infection that destroys the attachment fibers and supporting bones that hold the teeth in the jawbone and the jawbone itself.

Bacteria get caught between the teeth and under the gum, forming a sticky substance called plaque that hardens to form tartar.

This leads to infection known as gingivitis. As it spreads deeper into the bone, it begins to decay, and pus forms, which causes swelling, redness and bleeding. If not treated, the teeth will become loose and fall out.

Do I have your attention? Great, because there are relatively inexpensive

measures you can take to prevent this ugly situation and all of the very expensive treatments required to treat and (hopefully) reverse it. Here’s how to do that:

FLOSS. It’s the cheapest thing you can do to improve and maintain your dental health. Floss between the teeth and the gum line. This is the only way to effectively remove plaque from between the teeth. If you have difficulty flossing, purchase a floss handle.

WATER FLOSS. Or use a water flosser. If you hate to floss for any reason at all, you really need to think about investing in a Waterpik device. It is cool and fun to use, and it costs a fraction of a single professional cleaning.

POWER BRUSH. Use a power brush like an Oral-B Professional or a Phillips Sonicare to effectively scrub and vibrate the soft plaque away. These devices are

so amazing, it’s almost like getting a professional cleaning every time you brush. A power brush is well-worth the investment.

MASSAGE. Use a rubber tip stimulator to massage the gum between the teeth. This toughens the gum and makes it more impervious to bacterial infection. Follow up by using a quality tongue cleaner for extra fresh breath.

MOUTHWASH. Finish up your daily routine with a good fluoride mouthwash.

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING. Have a good professional cleaning at least annually. You do need to keep this appointment. And get ready. If you are routinely performing the steps above, the hygienist will be doing the happy dance while reaching for the gold stars. You’ll deserve one for doing such a great job.

COST. So what will all of this preven-

tion cost? Dental floss is cheap. You can get yards and yards of it at any drug or

The most magical time of the year is here!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

It’s Christmastime which makes me think of gently-falling snow, gifts, and hearing the sounds of “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night” wherever I go. This season is a magical one filled with wonder and awe.

On December 25, Christians around the world gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ which is one of the most important days in the Christian liturgical calendar. I’ve looked into the history of how different countries celebrate Christmas. Here’s what I discovered. In the Western world, where Christmas is marked by the exchange of gifts among friends and family members, some of the gifts are attributed to Santa Claus.

That giver of gifts is also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and more. The more modern image of Santa Claus was created by the German-American cartoonist Thomas Nast who was born in 1840. He drew a new image of the character annually, beginning in 1863, according to religionfacts.com. By the 1880s, Nast’s Santa had evolved into the form we now recognize.

Mary was engaged to be married to a carpenter named Joseph. Before the baby was to be born, Mary and Joseph had to make a long trip and go to Bethlehem to pay taxes. Knowing the baby was going to arrive at any moment, Joseph looked all over Bethlehem for a place for them to stay but Bethlehem was so crowded that the only place they could find to sleep was in a stable for animals. There was no baby bed for Him to lie in so they placed him in a manger. That night the Son of God was born.

Some shepherds that were tending their flocks that evening. Suddenly angels appeared everywhere, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to all men.” While Jesus rested in the hay, word spread about the good news.

The angels told the shepherds that the savior of the world was born this very night. And they told the shepherds where to find the Christ child. The shepherds said to each other, “Let us go to Bethlehem to see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried off and followed a star that led them to Baby Jesus.

They found Mary, Joseph and the baby who was wrapped in swaddling clothes. When they saw him, they told everyone about the Christ Child. Everyone was amazed at what the shepherds had said to them. The shepherds returned to the fields, praising God for all the things they had seen and heard.

During the Mystery of the Incarnation the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and

revealed what would happen. “Do not be afraid, Joseph, son of David,” said the angel, “to take to thee Mary thy wife, for that which is begotten of her is of the Holy Spirit. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shall call his name Jesus; for he shall save the people from their sins.”

named Madelon who was tending her sheep saw the Wise Men pass by and reach the door of the stable to see the Child. Being very poor and having brought nothing to offer to the Child she felt helpless and started crying quietly at the sight of all the gifts that the three Wise Men had gotten for the Child.

Earlier, Madelon had searched in vain for flowers all over the countryside but there was not even a single bloom to be found in the bitterly cold winter. An angel outside the door was watching over her and knew about her fruitless search. He took pity on her and, when he saw her head drooped down in sorrow, he decided to help her with a little miracle.

The angel gently brushed aside the snow at her feet and a beautiful cluster of waxen white winter roses with pink tipped petals sprang up. He softly whispered into the shepherdess’ ear

that these Christmas roses are more valuable than any myrrh, frankincense or gold because they are pure and made of love.

She was pleasantly surprised when she heard those words then joyfully offered the flowers to the Holy Infant. The Christmas rose came to symbolize hope, love and all that is wonderful in this season.

Christmas Eve is the time to get ready for dinner and then for Midnight Mass at my church. I put on a special dress and coat for Christmas Eve and looking around at the wrapped gifts that I will soon give out, everything is ready. The holiday is exciting and to tell you the truth, I have visions of sugar plums dancing in my head.

Merry Christmas, everyone! Happy Holidays, and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all!

During the birth of Christ, Joseph was at the stable with Mary. He was there beside his wife when the three Wise Men, following a star, came there from the east to honor the newborn child with precious gifts.

Last year at Christmas I read a story called “the legend of the Christmas rose” that piqued my interest. We show love toward one another by giving gifts. This doesn’t mean the gifts are the only expression of love. No gift is more valuable than something that comes from the heart even if it’s a small gift.

The tradition of gifts during Christmas originated from the gestures of the three Wise Men who brought expensive presents for the Infant Jesus to welcome him into this world. Since then, many people have made it a tradition to give gifts on Christmas. But as the legend of Christmas rose shows, the gesture counts more than the gift.

Maybe this legend originated just to teach people that, no matter what present you give it should be from the heart - even if the gift is a simple flower. It’s because of this legend that the Christmas rose, the flower that only blooms during the chill of winter, has become an important part of holiday celebrations.

Legend has it that on a cold December night, everyone was coming to see their new Savior and they brought Him all kinds of gifts and presents. The three Wise Men came in with their valuable gifts of myrrh, frankincense and gold and offered them to Baby Jesus.

At that point, a little shepherd girl

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank

Continued from previous page

grocery store for a buck or two. Prerinse and gum stimulators are inexpensive as well. Most rechargeable battery-powered toothbrushes sell for $60 to $100. A Waterpik comes in under $40. A professional cleaning and exam varies across the country but runs from $50 to $140.

If you absolutely cannot afford a powered brush, the best alternative is to brush with a soft-bristle nylon toothbrush. A systematic routine of flossing and brushing is the only way to prevent periodontal disease.

In terms of the cost of failing to prevent gum disease, allow me to scare you to death.

GINGIVITIS. If you have gum disease with no bone damage (called gingivitis), the cost of scaling and root planing with follow-up appointments may cost up to $1,800 or more.

PERIODONTITIS. If there is bone damage (called periodontitis) that needs surgical intervention, the surgical fee could tack on another $4,000 to $5,000 -- up to $10,000 depending on the severity of the disease. If bone needs to be re-grown by various bone regenerating methods, the cost may be an additional $300 to $400 per tooth. Should you be fortunate to have all 32 of your pearly whites, well, you do the math.

EXTRACTION. If you are unfor-

tunate to have untreatable periodontal disease, extraction of hopelessly diseased teeth could cost $100 or more per tooth. And a really cheap full set of removable dentures will run $8,000 up to $18,000 depending on the kind you will prefer to wear.

Here’s a plan: Invest a little time and money now to prevent gum disease so you can spend your money on something else more enjoyable!

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 “Debt-Proof Living.”

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My Holiday Gift Ideas for You

BY TOM MARGENAU

My holiday gift guide doesn’t include a box of chocolates or tickets for a Caribbean cruise. This is a boring old Social Security column, after all, so my gift suggestions are related to that government pension program. Near the top of my list is my absolute favorite Social Security publication. Called “Fast Facts and Figures About Social Security,” it’s just crammed with interesting and useful information about the program. And the good news is that they squeeze all that information into a booklet. The 2022 edition is only 43 pages long.

To find the booklet, go to the Social Security Administration website, www. socialsecurity.gov. At the homepage, open the “Menu” box and then scroll down near the bottom of the page. Under the section labeled “Research Policy and Planning,” click on the “Research Statistics and Policy Analysis” tab. On the page that opens, you’ll find lots of publications available. One of them is the “Fast Facts and Figures” booklet I’m going to talk about today. You can download the entire publication, but if you’re an old-fashioned guy like me, you might like to get a hard copy of it. I’m not really sure how to do that. There is a contact number and email address. I left them a message asking for the book, but I haven’t heard back yet.

The first few pages of the book provide general information about the various Social Security programs. But the rest is filled with fascinating little snippets of information. (A word of caution: I mean “fascinating” to a boring old Social Security guy like me.) I’ll spend the rest of the column sharing some of this data.

There were 8.1 million new claims for Social Security benefits filed last year. That’s about 27,000 new claims filed every single workday of the year! (If you wonder why you may have trouble getting an appointment at a Social Security Administration office or getting through to SSA’s 800 number, that is part of the reason.)

Of those more than 8 million new claims, 59% were for retirement benefits; 31% were for survivor benefits; and 10% were for disability benefits.

Another chart shows that claims for retirement benefits have been climbing steadily over the years but have really spiked since 2005 (when the baby boomers started retiring). But interestingly, claims for disability benefits peaked in about 2010, and have been dropping off ever since. Perhaps that’s an indication that baby boomers are the first generation of seniors who do a better job of taking care of themselves (physically and mentally) and therefore are less likely to file for disability benefits.

I like a little pie chart in the booklet that breaks down the total Social Security population by types of benefits. Seventy-three percent are getting retirement benefits; 12% are getting disability benefits; 6% are the spouses and children of people getting

retirement and disability benefits; and 9% are getting survivor benefits.

Another pie chart gives the age breakdown of Social Security beneficiaries. Nine percent are 85 and older; 25% are 75 to 84 years old; 44% are 65 to 74 years old; 7% are 62 to 64 years old; 11% are 18 to 61 years old; and 4% are under age 18.

This statistic may be surprising to some: There are more women getting Social Security benefits than men. Fifty-five percent of all beneficiaries are women and 45% are men.

Here’s the gender breakdown by category of benefit. Of all women getting Social Security, 71% get retirement benefits; 12% get disability benefits; 11% get widow’s benefits; and 6% get benefits as the spouse of a retiree or disabled person.

Of all men getting Social Security, 84% get retirement benefits; 14% get disability benefits; and 2% get benefits as widowers or as the spouse of a retiree or disabled person.

Another chart in the booklet shows how times have changed since Social Security first started paying monthly benefits in 1940. Back then, only 12% of retirement benefits were paid to women. Today, women make up 51% of all retirement beneficiaries.

The average monthly retirement benefit paid to men last year was $1,838, compared to $1,484 paid to women. But as might be expected, women get higher average spousal and survivor benefits.

Another indication of how women’s role in the workforce, and in turn, in the Social Security population, has changed over the years is a chart that shows that in 1960, 57% of all women over age 62 were getting benefits only as a dependent wife on a husband’s Social Security account. Today, only 18% of women are in that category. Twenty-four percent of current women beneficiaries over 62 are “dually entitled,” meaning they get some benefits on their own work record and some benefits as a spouse from a husband’s account; 58% of women get only their own retirement benefit.

Of the almost 3 million children who get Social Security benefits, the majority, about 1.3 million, get survivor benefits from a deceased father’s or mother’s Social Security record. Another 1.1 million are the minor children of someone getting Social Security disability benefits. The remainder are the children of retirees.

My favorite section of “Fast Facts and Figures” helps clarify (with the use of easy-to-understand charts and graphs) the most misunderstood part of Social Security: the financing of the program. With the little space I have left, I’ll just share this. Of the more than $1 trillion in program revenues last year, 90.1% came from payroll taxes; 6.4% came from interest earned on the trust fund holdings; and 3.5% came from the taxation of Social Security benefits. And where did all that money go? The payment of Social Security benefits took up 99%; 0.6% went to

administrative expenses; and 0.4% went to the Railroad Retirement fund. (There is a small interrelationship between Social Security and Railroad beneficiaries.)

And before I close out today’s column, let me suggest another couple of Social Security-related holiday gift ideas. I’m talking about my own books: “Social Security: Simple and Smart” and “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” The first provides 10 fact sheets that will answer all your questions about Social Security. The second dispels many of the myths that confuse so many Americans

about our nation’s bedrock social insurance program. You can get both books for less than 10 bucks each at Amazon and other booksellers.

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.”

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

In the U.S. everyone is entitled to purchase that is gainfully employed and has adequate income, credit, and debtto-income ratios to qualify. However, discrimination and ownership disparity still occurs and exists between white and black households as per an article by The National Association of Realtors back on March 3, 2022. Here is a link to the article, which explains in greater depth the housing disparity among white and minority groups: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/ economists-outlook/racial-disparitiesin-homeownership-rates

According to the column, Black homeownership has increased to 43.3% but is still lower than it was 10 years ago. Moreover, Hispanic and Asian households have increased drastically over the last decade through 2020.

Banks have been a sore spot with regard to fair housing laws through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Administration.

Some lenders have and in some instances continue to discriminate today against minority populations, even though their qualifications are as good as their white counterparts. Very substantial fines have been levied if a defendant has been convicted of discriminatory practices. Everyone must be treated fairly regardless of their legal status.

There are 18 protected classes and they are as follows:

Alienage/Citizenship Status

Familial Status

Fair Housing - What is it?

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

However, renting appears to be a slippery slope for many prospective tenants and landlords. This is due to discrimination and a lack of awareness, consideration, and knowledge about the legally protected classes in Fair Housing laws. Here is a link for tenants and landlords to gain greater knowledge of those classes: https:// www.avail.co/education/guides/fairhousing-laws/fair-housing-protected-classes

In a HUD memo in 2022, the use of criminal records in screening and blanket housing denials across the board will not be considered an acceptable practice. However, there are a few exceptions based on time elapsed since time served and the type of conviction. Also, based on the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, if a qualified prospective tenant has a disability and reasonable accommodations and modifications are required, then denying a person a rental is against fair housing. Here is another link expanding on the law:

https://www.thehousingcenter.org/ resources/criminal-history/ There are occasions when an applicant has a voucher from social services. If the amount that is provided satisfies the rent (sometimes it must include utilities to qualify), then the tenant cannot be rejected in NYS. However, this can vary from state to state predicated on the state and local laws. However, in NYS, if the landlord resides in one of the units, he or she can reject the voucher applicant. The government unequivocally guarantees the monthly rent while a regular tenant can never provide this guarantee. Then why would landlords feel uncomfortable with providing the necessary rentals, that are so desperately needed and in high demand over the last few years? Discrimination and maybe sometimes fear and a noncaring attitude as the only reasons I can surmise. A contributing factor to

the serious problem is the Pandemic and the previous economic slowdown, losses, and layoffs that have followed in some sectors of the economy. Due to the severe lack of rentals, there is a greater possibility for the situation to get worse in 2023. More are in need of greater assistance and are seeking out government help. Their voucher enables them to afford the rental price that is being asked. The final approval is completed when social services have to inspect the unit to make sure it qualifies, that everything functions properly, and that there are fire and smoke detectors installed. Lastly, commissions are paid to the brokers by social services, so there is no cost to the landlord. Brokers and agents are required to take 3.5 hours of Fair Housing continuing education prior to their license renewal. I have done a few voucher rentals in the past, and the individuals and families were fine respectable people, but unfortunately, have had unavoidable situations occur. Landlords should not be afraid to provide their rentals to those in need, as they will always receive their money electronically on a very timely basis through the state or federal government. They tend to be longer-term tenants as compared with those that use a rental as a short-term stopping-off point prior to purchasing. This allows landlords with more consistent cash flow. However, here is a link to define situations that allows landlords to reject an applicant: https:// www.avail.co/education/guides/fairhousing-laws/valid-reasons-to-rejectapplicants

Fair housing is an extremely complicated and concerning issue today and cannot be totally explained here in this short column. One must use common sense and be as pragmatic as possible in determining the qualifications of a tenant and learn as much as possible via the links that I have provided. Lastly, asking for the advice of a very knowledgeable broker or your attorney

will be your best bet in keeping within the Fair Housing Laws.

I want to wish all my readers a very healthy, happy and relaxing holidays.

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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.

You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

STARGAZERS

2023: An Exciting Year of Cosmic Discovery

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of December 25-31, 2022

The beginning of a new year is always filled with hope and optimism, not to mention lists of resolutions we swear we’re going to follow. For cryin’ out loud, just how many times can we possibly say “...and this year I mean it!”?

There is one resolution, however, that I hope you’ll be able to keep, and that is to enjoy all the terrific celestial wonders in store for us during 2023.

During the first half of the year, the brilliant planet Venus will grace our evening sky once again. I don’t know about you, but I’ve missed seeing it glisten there in the west at dusk, especially on those evenings each month when the delicate crescent moon appears nearby. This coming year has quite a few good such near passes; one of the nicest will come in March, when the crescent moon, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will appear together at dusk.

Other planets will make a beautiful showing in 2023 as well. The ringed planet Saturn will reach its opposition (its closest point to Earth) in August, and a few months later, in November, the giant planet Jupiter will reach its opposition.

Two solar eclipses will occur in 2023; unfortunately, sky watchers not in the

Indian Ocean or South Pacific will miss the total eclipse in April. The second solar eclipse of the year, however, will be visible along a narrow path across the western U.S. and Mexico in October. It will be an annular eclipse, in which the moon’s disk will appear smaller than that of the sun and will produce a ring (or “annulus”) of sunlight around it.

Meteor shower fans will be delighted to learn that, in 2023, both the Perseid and the Geminid meteor showers will occur with no interfering moonlight at all. The Perseids will peak on the night of Aug. 12/13 but will begin to show some good activity a few nights before. The prolific and brilliant Geminids are expected to reach their peak on the night of Dec. 14/15. If you enjoy watching meteor showers (and who doesn’t?), be sure to schedule your vacation days now while you’re thinking of it!

And, of course, as we approach the spring and autumn equinoxes of the year, the magical and colorful aurora borealis -- the northern lights -- will be dancing across the arctic skies. If we’re lucky, they may even descend far enough south for those of us in Southern Canada and the Lower 48 to get a rare glimpse.

If you’d like to join me for some of these remarkable celestial events (or at least follow them from your own home), I hope you’ll check my website

(dennismammana.com) and Facebook page (facebook.com/dennismammana) to keep up with celestial activities throughout the year. And please feel free to drop me a note if you have any questions.

For now, though, as our tiny blue world completes yet another journey around its life-giving star, I’d like to wish each of my readers a wonderful

holiday season, and a happy, healthy and safe new year. I truly hope your stars shine ever more brightly in 2023, and that our paths cross many times!

Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com.

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In March, the crescent moon, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will appear together at dusk.

LOST IN SUBURBIA

Santa Paws is Coming to Town

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“What is all this?” asked my husband when he walked in the door. He waved at a big stack of gifts assembled in front of the fireplace.

“Those are presents,” I said.

“I know they’re presents,” he said. “But who are they for?”

“The dog,” I said.

“The dog?”

“Yes, the dog.”

“And why does the dog get presents?” he asked.

“Because he’s been a good boy,” I said, matter-of-factly. My husband opened his mouth and then snapped it shut. He knew better than to question my actions when it came to the dog.

I did, actually, have a reason for the abundance of dog gifts in our living room. When our kids were little, we had loads of gifts for them wrapped up

in front of the fireplace for Hanukkah and Christmas. Back then it was not uncommon in the month of December for our living room to resemble the loading dock of a toy factory. But then our kids grew up and got their own homes, and suddenly our living room was achingly empty. Then I thought of someone who would be overjoyed to get presents, especially ones that were bacon-flavored. And with that realization, I went shopping.

I found an online pet store and got a bacon-scented stuffed squirrel, a baconwrapped chew stick and a toy that dispensed bacon flavored-treats. I got bacon biscuits, bacon strips and bacon balls. I bought a bacon-flavored Frisbee disc and a bacon-scented tennis ball. And finally, I got a large stuffed toy in the shape of a bacon strip.

Are you sensing a theme here?

Once I saw the bill, I realized I’d

gone somewhat overboard. But then I thought, “Hey, I knew when he was sleeping and I knew when he was awake, I knew if he’d been bad or good and he’d been good for goodness sake.” So, my dog certainly seemed to meet all the criteria for Christmas gifts.

When all the toys and treats arrived, I wrapped them and stacked them by the fireplace. The dog sensed something was up and he sniffed around the gift pile enthusiastically.

“Not yet, Bowie,” I said. “You have to wait until Santa Paws comes to town.”

Then one particularly cold night while my husband was still at work, I decided to make a fire in the fireplace to warm me up, forgetting that the nearby gifts might also warm up. Soon the whole house was toasty and, also, the whole house smelled like bacon. By the time my husband got home, our house smelled like the breakfast rush at the

nearby diner.

“Hey, it smells great in here! Are you cooking bacon?” he asked when he walked in the door.

“In a sense,” I said, quickly moving all the dog gifts away from the fireplace.

“Are we having Brussels sprouts with bacon?” he asked.

“Um, nope.” I pushed the toys further away from the fire.

“Bacon quiche?”

“No...” I said.

“So, what’s cooking?” he asked.

I shook my head and shrugged.

“A Frisbee.”

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.

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PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. M.H.

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This appetizer is ideal for NYE festivities Ground Chicken Meatballs

New Year’s Eve marks a time when people reflect on what they accomplished over the past year and make plans for the future. In addition to being a time for reflection, New Year’s Eve provides is one last opportunity to party during the holiday season. Whether one is standing

in New York City’s Times Square to watch the crystal ball drop, dancing to upbeat tunes at a club, or hosting a cocktail party for a dozen or so close friends, there are plenty of ways to celebrate.

Finger foods are right at home at these festive events. To ensure

that even people with digestive issues can get in on the fun, serve this recipe “Ground Chicken Meatballs” from “The Complete IBS Diet Plan: Step-by-Step Meal Plans and Low-FODMAP Recipes for Relief and Healing” (Rockridge Press), by Amanda Foote, R.D.

1) Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.

2) Spread the shredded zucchini across a paper towel and cover it with a second paper towel. Press down to squeeze out the extra liquid.

3) In a large bowl, combine the zucchi-

ni, ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, oregano, salt, and pepper. Use clean hands to mix everything together until well combined.

4) Using your hands, roll the meat mixture into 2-inch-wide balls. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.

5) Bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Garnish with fresh herbs. Tip: If preparing in advance, roll the meatballs and then freeze them. They can be kept frozen for up to 3 to 4 months in a zip-top bag. Thaw completely before baking.

Historical Society installs new board

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For more information on the Historical Society and the Museum, please write Levhistoricalsoc@aol.com or call us at (516) 434-7140.

Town Of Hempstead Councilman Dennis Dunne was at hand at the Levittown Historical Society Holiday Party to swear in the Board for 2023.

left to right: Councilman Dennis Dunne, Tom Cappiello, Bob Koenig, Russ Curley, Bryan Shannon, Brian Quinn, Linda Diamond, Stan Bergmann, and Paul Manton.

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. and Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Sean Aguilar (Grade 8), Leah Frieberger (Grade 7), Jackson Gallo (Grade 6), Dicksin Lin (Grade 6), Mason Ortiz (Grade 6) and Franklin Saravia Paredez (Grade 6) on being named Terrific Kids by the Levittown Kiwanis Club. Also attending were Jim Carney of the Levittown Kiwanis Club; Principal John Avena and Assistant Principal Craig Arvelo-Shaw; Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch; and School Board Trustee Michael Pappas.

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE

LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-2, Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE

AGAINST Ana D. Salmeron, et al., Defendant(s)  Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 3, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 72 East Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801.  All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 64, LOT: 244. Approximate amount of judgment $552,770.84 plus interest and costs.  Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004593/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine". For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Ralph Madalena, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-078914-F00 74136

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs SUSAN BLEZOW, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 4, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 114 Morton Boulevard, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47, Block 19 and Lot 35. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8744/13. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine.

COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Michael Venditto, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 100 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff against MUKRAJ SINGH A/K/A MUKHRAJ SINGH, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 103N, Westbury, NY 11590. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 30, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 17, 2023 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 15 Cornwall Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 0011 Block 0033700 Lot 00008. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $678,849.39 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 016677/2008. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee AYSJN023

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST Jeffrey M. Greene, Lisa D. Greene, et al., Defendant(s)   Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 11, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 72 Aspen Drive West, Woodbury, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SBL #: 13, C, 163.  Approximate amount of judgment $501,384.19 plus interest and costs.  Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004307/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine". Glenn Jersey III, Esq., Referee   Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706   01-080848-F00 73958

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Sasha Belle Shoppe, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-15. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Lisa Strobing: 1 Shore Avenue #154 Oyster Bay NY 11771. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

A Notice of Formation of LWE Property LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/11/2022. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 9 Monfort PL, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: any lawful activity.

Beware of phone scams

The Town of Oyster Bay recently cautioned residents to be on alert of potential telephone scams, particularly those soliciting any personal information or monetary contribution. These scams can be performed both by phone call or text message.

“Time and time again we hear about scammers trying to obtain sensitive information from unsuspecting residents, especially our senior citizens,” said Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson. “Many times, scammers pose as officials from the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration or other well-known agency, designed to intimidate the call recipient. Now, during the holiday season, scammers have been known to ask for immediate payment via gift card, claiming that victims owe backpay in taxes or other debts.”

The Councilwoman noted that many times, scammers’ return phone numbers can also be falsified to appear as a familiar number. In addition to seniors, others frequently targeted include students and first-generation Americans. Current common scams include offers of debt relief, credit repairs or opportunity to share lottery earnings. Scammers have also been known to pose as family members allegedly in trouble and seeking money.

The Federal Trade Commission offers the following tips to residents who fall victim to scam phone calls:

• Hang up the phone. Don’t press numbers to speak to alive operator or take your number off the list, this just confirms your phone number.

• Block any numbers from which you have received scam calls or texts.

• Don’t trust your caller ID. Scammers use the internet to make calls all over the world.

• Report your experience to the FTC online or by calling 877-382-4357. Visit ftc. gov for more information.

NAME: DEFINED STRATEGY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/20/22. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o DAVID MILLER, 1 Greenvale Lane, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

Notice of Formation of Tip Z Tacos, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-09. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Legal Zoom: 9900 Spectrum Drive Austin TX 78717. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

LEGAL NOTICES

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-HE7, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE7, Plaintiff, AGAINST MELANIE ARTOGLOU AKA MELANIE A. ARTOGLOU AKA MELANIE ARNAIZ, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 26, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 364 Central Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 46, Block 113 and Lot 474.

Approximate amount of judgment $1,172,822.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #012141/2014.

Michael Annibale, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. US BANK CUST/EMP V., Pltf. vs. FRANCIS CAMERLENGO, et al, Defts. Index #004021/16.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered October 9, 2018, I will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on January 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a District 21, Section 46, Block 5, Lot 75, a/k/a No# Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY (vacant land).

Approximate amount of judgment is $11,223.74 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.”  If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. FRANCIS MORONEY, Referee. BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 156 West 56th Street, Suite 902, New York, NY 10019. File No. 308765.023#99888

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