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Friday, June 16, 2017

Vol. 77, No. 24

Elevated radium levels found under Bethpage HS

LEVITTOWN RECYCLES

BY GARY SIMEONE

Under the direction of Jonas E. Salk Middle School Spanish teachers Veronica Miller and Denise La Volpe, eighth-grade students collaborated on an Earth Day awareness service-learning project. Spanish students decorated paper bags with the intention of promoting recycling in the community by creating individual art designs and using the Earth as the focal point. Students then wrote positive phrases in Spanish about the importance of keeping the community clean. The bags were then donated to Trader Joe’s in Merrick where they were displayed.

17 students graduate with flying colors BY GARY SIMEONE

Last Wednesday was a major milestone in the lives of 17 preschool aged children of the Morgan Center of Hicksville. The kids who all suffer from different types of Cancer, graduated the preschool in front of their parents and instructors. The Morgan

Center was founded in 2003 by Rod and Nancy Zuch, after their daughter Morgan was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of two. “Seventeen of our kids ages three to five either graduated or moved up a year in our ceremony,” said Tammy Severino, Director of Development at the Morgan Center. “It was a nice scene with

all the kids dressed up in their white caps and gowns, little dresses and they all threw their caps in the air at the end.” Each of the children received a diploma and at the end of the ceremony a little party was thrown for them inside the Hicksville Athletic Center, complete with clowns, See page 16

Just a few weeks after a public meeting was held at Bethpage High School concerning the cleanup of the Navy Grumman plume, the State DEC issued a report about elevated radium levels in the groundwater wells beneath the school. The report which was issued in May, is entitled, “Volatile Vapor Intrusion and Groundwater Analytical Report with Radon Testing.” Radium and its decay products are listed as known human carcinogens by the American Cancer Society. Groundwater testing, which is done on a periodic basis in three locations around the school property, indicated detections reported as radium 226/228. Radium levels were found to be below EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) levels of 4 picoCuries per liter and well below New York State’s standard for drinking water at 5 picoCuries per liter. “The DEC has conferred with the Department of Health regarding the significance of the detections of radium in the groundwater monitoring wells at the school,” said Erica Ringewald, DEC Department spokesperson. “After reviewing the report, the DEC has identified no immediate health concerns for students, staff or visitors to Bethpage High School.” She said that it was also important to note that the school is served with water provided by the Bethpage Water District which is rigorously tested, including monitoring for radium and free of contamination. The elevated levels of radium found in the wells comes at a time when there have been several public meetings, dating back to March, on the topic of the ever spreading Grumman Navy plume. The plume has been a major topic of concern for area residents and Long Islanders in general. Martin Brand, Deputy Commissioner for Remediation and Materials Management at the DEC, recently attended a May meeting on the plume. He said the recent discovery of radium in the groundwater wells was unrelated to the Grumman Navy plume and is not a cause for concern for residents. See page 16

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Friday, June 16, 2017

“The Acchords” in concert

The Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus will present “The Acchords” live in concert on Saturday, August 12, from 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville. • Doors open 7:00 p.m. The group will perform hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Proceeds from this event will be used for charities.

Open bar, sandwiches/wraps, salads, dessert, coffee. Raffles. Cost $35 per person. Please make checks payable to: Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus, 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801 • Reservations are required. • No money accepted at the door. • Call Brian 516-457-6190

Chinese Auction The Captain Kathy Mazza Lodge #2163A (formerly the Aida Lodge) Order Sons of Italy in America, will have a Chinese Auction on Friday, June 16 at Bethpage Community Center, 103 Grumman Rd. W., Bethpage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Price $10 per person, includes admis-

Sweet victory for Levittown student-musicians

The MacArthur High School string orchestra and chorus, under the batons of directors Iris Winter and Lisa Levenberg, attended the Music in the Parks competition held in Hershey, Pennsylvania on May 12-14. The orchestra received a first-place

trophy with a Superior Rating, while the chorus received a second-place trophy and an Excellent Rating. Not only did the students perform amazingly, their overall behavior and morale were notably outstanding.

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Nominations are currently being sought for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Veterans Volunteer Awards, which will take place prior to the Town’s Annual “Salute to America” on Tuesday, July 11th, at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa, according to Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “If you know of a veteran who deserves special recognition for their continuing advocacy or exemplary community service, or an individual who has staunchly supported veterans, please submit a completed nomination form to the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services no later than June 20, 2017,” Supervisor Saladino said. “Forms are available by calling the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community and Youth Services at (516) 797-7925 or downloaded on the homepage of the Town’s Website at www.oysterbaytown.com.” Nominations are being accepted in

three different recognitions, a Lifetime Achievement Award, a Volunteer of the Year Award and the Non-Veteran (Friend of Veterans) Volunteer of the Year Award. Supervisor Saladino noted that “Salute to America,” a patriotic evening of top flight musical talent and fireworks, is a thank you to all of our veterans and active military for protecting the freedoms we enjoy each and every day as Americans. “The program stands as an important reminder that their sacrifices are remembered and greatly appreciated,” Supervisor Saladino said. “It also provides the ideal backdrop to recognize veterans and individuals who continue to actively serve in the community and advocate for issues and concerns relative to veterans. I hope you will consider submitting a nomination of an individual who deserves special recognition for their continued exemplary efforts in the veteran community.”

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East Broadway School students and teachers with players from the Harlem Wizards

East Broadway hosts Harlem Wizards

The basketball skills of East Broadway faculty, students and parents in Levittown were put to the ultimate challenge during a game against the Harlem Wizards. This fundraiser gener-

ated $4,000 for the school’s student activity account and will be used to enhance the outdoor sound system for events. It was a memorable evening for everyone who participated.

Friday, June 16, 2017

Some thoughts on President Trump BY BOB MORGAN, JR.

I’ve tried to avoid making this column all Trump, all the time. But I will weigh in with a few thoughts about the President. If the only criteria for judging a president were temperament, President Trump is not the ideal man for the job. For example, on the day this is written, Mr. Trump held a cabinet meeting whose principal purpose seemed to be extracting praise for the President from each of the assembled secretaries. Then the President claimed, rather ridiculously, that he had one of the best records of legislative and other achievement. He’s only a signed tax and health care bill away from backing up that boast. And we can quickly discuss contentious twitters and unnecessary public feuds with celebrities. We also have certainly had presidents with a much clearer grasp of politics and policy. This is partly the price we pay for a president with no political experience, with a career in real estate negotiation. The bluster and taking liberties with the truth that works well for the head of a closely held corporation does not translate to the White House. Mr. Trump is now 70 years old and is unlikely to change his ways, even if he limits his tweets a little. Nor is he ever going to take time to study policy and issues thoroughly What you see with Mr. Trump is what you get. On the other hand, Mr. Trump’s left wing opposition, stung by their loss of power in Washington, are using his unorthodox personality as a lever to weaken and destabilize his presidency and the implementation of his programs. Even when Mr. Trump is relatively adroit, as he was during his recent overseas trip, he gets virtually no credit. I strongly suspect that if Mike Pence ever got to be President, the noise level would only abate for a month or two, before there would be new set of loud outcries about some alleged new scandal. The voters knew of Mr. Trump’s personal quirks. There were major examples during the campaign, from anatomical references in the

debates, to the Access Hollywood tape, to lesser issues like a dispute with Miss Venezuela. Indeed, Hillary Clinton attempted to disqualify Mr. Trump at the debates and in her commercials on personal shortcomings (indeed she probably overdid this theme), but enough voters simply were not persuaded. Now there is an attempt to lay the foundation for impeachment by claiming that Mr. Trump is guilty of criminal acts. There has been a constant drumbeat by his opponents that Mr. Trump campaign colluded with Russian operatives to hack the election. It is entirely possible, although not completely proven, that the Russians favored Mr. Trump and may have facilitated computer hacking of Democrats like John Podesta that ended up on Wikileaks. Mr. Podesta’s documents did not contain any real smoking guns. Nevertheless, no evidence has yet emerged of actual collusion between the Russians and Mr. Trump or senior aides. With all the leaks that have come out, it is a good guess that such evidence does not exist. Mr. Trump’s opponents are now attempting to make a case for obstruction of justice, but there are many legal experts like Alan Dershowitz who think that this is simply not a credible theory on the information that has come out so far. It is entirely possible that Americans could have elected a better President than Donald Trump. Nevertheless, many voters wanted significant change from the slow economic growth and wage stagnation of the Obama years and believed Mr. Trump was a better alternative than Hillary Clinton. Mr. Trump very likely will be our President until at least January 20, 2021 (even if impeached, he will not be removed by the Senate). Most people away from Washington would prefer if the emphasis in our nation’s capital were on the day to day issues affecting the economy and their daily lives rather than the “gotcha” political circus.

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What’s Happening June 16

Dev Patel stars in the film “Lion”, being shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. This film runs 118 minutes long and is rated PG-13.

June 19

Matt Damon stars in the film “The Great Wall”, being shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. The movie is 103 minutes long and rated PG-13.

June 20

The summer program of Yoga, with Joe Cilmi, begins at 5:30 p.m. The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library in two sessions to demonstrate how to make “Whoopie Pies”. *Please register in advance to attend either the Tuesday, June 20 class at 7:15pm or Tuesday, June 27 at 1 pm.

June 21

At 2 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, “The History of the Broadway Playbill” will be the topic of discussion.

June 22

Sal St. George, Pop Culture Historian, will be at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss the work of Mary Tyler Moore and how she broke from stereotypical images.

June 23

The film “Hidden Figures”, starring Octavia Spencer, is PG-rated film that runs 126 minutes. It will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

June 26

“American Pastoral”, starring Ewan McGregor, is rated R and will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. after a “Book to Film” discussion with Fran Cohen, being held at 12 noon.

June 27

The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library to demonstrate how to make “Whoopie Pies” at 1 p.m. Please register in advance to attend. The film “Sing” will be shown at the

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Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. for children and their families. Advanced registration is recommended. Laura Binder-Hines, a registered Dietitian, will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15 p.m. to present information on “Nutritional Supplements”. The Teen Corner of the Hicksville Public Library will offer a craft program on how to make “Pop Colorerd Sun Hats” at 7:15 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Brian Stoll will present “Broadway! From Back Row to Back Stage”. The children’s summer reading club begins today at 7 p.m. with a program on “Build A Better World”, presented by “Mad Science”.

June 28

At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the “Spectacular Magic Show” will be held for children ages 4 and older, with their caregivers. Advanced registration is required.

June 29

“Pre-School Storytime” begins today at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethpage Public Library for children ages 3 ½ to 5. The Bethpage Public Library will hold a session of “Let’s Book Out! Young Adult Reading Club” from 7 to 9 p.m. The topic of discussion will be Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. “STEAM Art”, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 7 p.m. for teens. The program is led by Tina Geller and advanced registration is recommended.

June 30

Children in grades Kindergarten through 5th are invited to join a program to create a “4th of July Flag” at the Hicksville Public Library. The program requires pre-registration and begins at 9:15 a.m. “Miss Sloane”, starring Jessica Chastain, is rated R and will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. It is 132 minutes long. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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COLLEGE NOTES Thomas Brengel, of Hicksville, was one of 653 graduates to receive a degree during Assumption College’s 100th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 14, held at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester, MA, n

Marisa Ciriello of Hicksville was among The University of Scranton students inducted into the national health education honor society (Eta Sigma Gamma). The honor society is open to all community health education majors with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher in the major and a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0. The University’s chapter of the honor society was established in 2012. Ciriello is a senior majoring in community health education at the Jesuit university. n

Gabrielle Feliciano of Bethpage, was one of 54 outstanding SUNY Oneonta students selected to receive a 2017 Academic Achievement Award this spring. Each academic department or program selected one to three outstanding seniors to receive the award. Feliciano received the Music Department award. n

The University at Albany congratulates the more than 900 students who graduated in December 2016. Local students include: Jenna Becker of Bethpage, who graduated in Psychology Cum Laude Anthony Bilardi of Plainview, who graduated in Economics Aaron Langenauer of Plainview, who graduated in Curriculum Development & Instructional Technology n

Stephanie Horowitz of Old Bethpage was named to the Spring 2017 President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College. Horowitz is studying in the Nonmatriculated academic program at the Troy, NY college. Each fall and spring term, the college’s President’s List names those full-

time students and part-time students registered for at least six college credits who have a term average of between 3.5 and 4.0 and who received no grade of “D,” “F,” “I,” “Z,” or “W” on their record for that term. Students must have completed at least 12 college credits successfully. n

Lauryn Stillman of Levittown, a senior Psychology major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. n

On Saturday, May 13, on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) campus quadrangle, over 1,000 bachelor’s degrees were awarded during the university’s 149th commencement ceremony. Anna Schozer of Bethpage, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in chemistry with high distinction. n

TJ Kilmetis of Hicksville, was a member of the 2017 SUNY Oneonta men’s lacrosse team. The Red Dragons finished the year with a 3-11 over all record and 0-6 in the SUNYAC. TJ played in 13 games this spring and scored 18 goals while adding six assists for 24 points. n

Michaela Bromm of Levittown, has received a grant to support an internship this summer through Connect-123 in Dublin, Ireland. Bromm is majoring in International Studies at SUNY Oneonta. n

Hats off to the more than 1,000 candidates for spring and summer graduation at Emporia State University. Students from this area who graduated were: Joseph Cataldo of Levittown, graduated with a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, &

Recreation . Ronald Eric Modik of Levittown, graduated with a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, & Recreation . n

Amanda Calzolano of Levittown, has earned a bachelor’s of science degree in Health Science/Occupational Therapy from Springfield College for studies completed in 2017. n

Springfield College has named Miranda Cintron of Levittown, to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2017 term. Cintron is studying Athletic Training. Criteria for selection to the dean’s list requires that the student must have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.500 for the semester. n

Local residents were among the more than 800 bachelor’s and associate’s degrees at the University of Scranton’s undergraduate commencement on May 28. Local residents include the following: Kayla C. Hatki of Bethpage earned a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science Molly E. Reilly of Bethpage earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in nursing Lianna J. Perota of Bethpage earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administrationand human resources studies Nina N. Skarica of Bethpage earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting n

Local residents were among the University of Scranton’s more than 600 master’s and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 27. Local residents earning master’s and doctoral degrees include the following: Kimberly A. Paulsen of Levittown earned a Master of Science with a major in occupational therapy

Swapna Thresia Kurian of Levittown earned a Master of Business Administration with a major in healthcare management n

Southern Arkansas University honored 698 graduates at the Spring Commencement ceremonies held on May 5. Students earning degrees from this area include: Manasa Aare was a Computer and Information Science major from Hicksville. Aare graduated with a Master of Science degree from the College of Science & Engineering. Supraja Unnam was a Computer and Information Science major from Hicksville. Unnam graduated with a Master of Science degree from the College of Science & Engineering. n

Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following local residents were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the spring semester, which ended in April 2017: Bethpage resident Kyle Tengco, a Northeastern University student majoring in Psychology. Bethpage resident Erich LaFalce, a Northeastern University student majoring in Physical Therapy. Jericho resident Solomon Park, a Northeastern University student majoring in Mathematics/Busines Admin. Levittown resident Jessica Hirsch, a Northeastern University student majoring in Physical Therapy. Plainview resident Jessica Lagnado, a Northeastern University student majoring in Psychology. To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. Each student receives a letter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean.

Entry deadline for town “Battle of the Bands”

Oyster Bay Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto announced that the deadline has been extended to June 14th for those wishing to participate in the Town of Oyster Bay’s “Battle of the Bands” competition. The program, which is orchestrated through the Town of Oyster Bay’s Cultural & Performing Arts Division of the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, is a unique opportunity showcase some of the Town’s young musical talent.

Councilman Imbroto said the deadline was extended to make sure that every band wishing to participate will have ample time to apply. “We want as many band as possible to a part of this special program,” Councilman Imbroto said. “Selected bands will be given an incredible opportunity to compete live at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Music Under the Stars Concert Series on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa.”

If you’re under 21 years of age and at least one member of your band lives in the Town of Oyster Bay, you are eligible to compete in this exciting contest. “The Town of Oyster Bay’s “Battle of the Bands” provides an awesome opportunity for rising musical stars to experience playing before a large audience and garner exposure for their band” Councilman Imbroto said. To be part of the contest, interested bands simply need to record their best original song

and a cover song and e-mail it to Sharon Betz of the Town’s Cultural and Performing Arts Division at sbetz@oysterbay-ny.gov. They can also be mailed to: The Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community & Youth Services, Attn: Cultural & Performing Arts Division, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, New York 11758. “Please include with your submission a brief biography of your band and a list of members’ names, addresses, phone numbers, ages and instru-

ments,” Councilman Imbroto said. “I am sure that this will be the catalyst for a truly great experience for each and every participant of our contest.” Councilman Imbroto noted that as a result of the extension, all submissions for the “Battle of the Bands” contest must now be received by June 14, 2017 to be considered. For further information, please contact the Cultural & Performing Arts Division office at (516) 797-7925.

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Temple Beth Torah Welcomes Cantor Carol Chesler to Our Congregation With the appointment of our first new Cantor in over 55 years, Temple Beth Torah is building on its rich tradition of modern, Conservative Judaism, bringing music and song to its members in the Jericho area including Brookville, Old Westbury, Muttontown, and Syosset.

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One Town, One Book program

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia has announced that the ‘One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads’ program is underway in the Town of Oyster Bay. Residents of all ages are invited to participate, with this year’s program theme of “Build a Better World.” The program encourages readers of all ages to read about many categories under this year’s theme, such as the environment, first responders and health. “This national program seeks to challenge communities to read the same book and discuss reactions with friends and families and has been a summertime fixture in the Town for a few years,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “The Town continues to sponsor One Town, One Book, with two clear goals in mind: to promote literacy, and to create a greater sense of community within our Town.” The Councilwoman noted that this year’s celebration, which invites residents of all ages to read tales based on building a better world, includes a poster and essay contest for interested participants. “To further encourage the creativity of our residents, Oyster Bay Reads will once again feature an essay and poster contest through local libraries, ,” Councilwoman Alesia said. Anyone interested in participating is invited to

create a poster based on their favorite themed book.” Posters may be submitted to local libraries. Essays, which should highlight how the writer would build a better world, can be sent to the Councilwoman’s office at ralesia@oysterbay-ny.gov, or mailed to Councilwoman Alesia at Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents of all ages are invited to participate in either contest. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, July 26. In the coming weeks ahead there will be a downloadable reading log available on the Town’s website and One Town One Book Facebook page where participants. This year’s celebration will culminate with a special Town-wide finale as part of the Town’s ‘Movies by Moonlight’ series on Thursday, August 3. The event, a showing of The Lego Batman Movie, will be held at Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, beginning with pre-movie activities at 6 p.m. For more information, visit the Town’s website, the official ‘One Town One Book’ Facebook page, or call Councilwoman Alesia’s Office at (516)624-6364.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (second from right) and Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia (center) recently hosted the Kick-off to the annual “One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads” program held at Town Hall. Among those on hand for the Kick-off to “One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads” were local Town of Oyster Bay Library Directors including Karen Liebman of Syosset Library, Tina Brenner of Jericho Library, Elizabeth Goldfrank of Hicksville Library, Lois Lovisolo of Bethpage Library, Kathleen Smith of Locust Valley Library, Gretchen Brown of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. Town officials joining in support of the program (left to right) were Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto.Town Councilman Thomas P. Hand, Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich, Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson, Town Councilwoman Alesia, Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone, Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella, Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. and Town Supervisor Saladino.

Bethpage Board honors varsity team captains

An annual tradition, the Bethpage Board of Education, administration and Athletic Director John Franchi honored each of the Bethpage High School varsity team captains at a recent board of education meeting. Each team captain came in front of the crowd to say their name, sport and where they were going to college, if they were a senior. Each was recognized for any special athletic accomplishments throughout the year, as well as their leadership abilities throughout the season. This is the first year that every Bethpage High School varsity team has been named a Scholar-Athlete team by New York State. Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District.

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MacArthur High School in Levittown built a steeplechase to its track.

MacArthur High School constructs steeplechase

Levittown’s MacArthur High School athletic department recently welcomed the addition of a steeplechase to its track and field events, making the school more mar-

ketable for hosting track and field events. The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse rac-

ing. During the event, runners must not only clear the obstacle, but must jump over a deep pit of water. Keith Snyder, Levittown’s director of physical education,

health and athletics, explained that more and more track and field athletes are training for the steeplechase event and its addition allowed the district to host the Nassau

County Championships on May 26 for the first time. He also noted that the obstacle was partially funded by the Mercury Club, the team’s booster club.

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Dutch Lane Elementary School students and staff members on Red Nose Day.

Dutch Lane School puts on its red noses

Dutch Lane Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District commemorated fundraising campaign

Red Nose Day by wearing red noses and learning about its significance. Started in 1988 by nonprofit organization Comic

Relief, Inc. and launched in the United States in 2015, Red Nose Day raises funds to help end child poverty.

Hicksville Public School District Superintendent Dr. Carl Bonuso spoke to students at Dutch Lane Elementary School on Red Nose Day.

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Car wash at Lee Road School

Levittown’s Lee Road School will be holding a car wash on Monday, June 19th from 3:45 pm— 5:45 pm The car wash will take place in the bus circle / parking lot

$5 - cars / $7 - trucks The car wash is in support of the Lee Road Get. A.Voice Program Rain date: Thursday, June 22, 2017 3:45 pm-5:45pm

Homeowners cleanup date scheduled

The students were very excited to see the experiments.

Lee Avenue students learn from Mad Science presentation

Students at Lee Avenue Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District received an interactive lesson about properties related to water, acids, bases and solutions as part of a program hosted by a Mad Science of Long Island enrichment group scientist. Students asked questions, posed

hypotheses and also learned about the importance of safety in science. The program, which featured several opportunities for students to participate in experiments, was a fun and educational supplement to their classroom science lessons. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

The Town of Oyster Bay will host its third Homeowners Cleanup Program date on Saturday, June 24, at the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex. According to Councilman Anthony Macagnone, the cleanup will include paper shredding services for residents. “With the start of the warmer weather, many residents have taken advantage of cleaning out their homes, garages, and storage sheds,” Councilman Macagnone said. “Anyone living within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District are invited to take unwanted, non-hazardous trash or paper to this cleanup.” The Councilman noted that proof of district residency must be shown. Additionally, if you plan to bring any campers, boats or boat trailers, proof of ownership must be provided and signed over to the Town. The boats

must be drained of all oil, gas and other fluids, and all batteries must be removed. Bushes, tree limbs, fence posts and similar items will be accepted as is and need not be broken into smaller pieces. Used tires, large metal items in excess of four feet, clean fill, clean broken concrete, and boats and boat trailers will also be accepted. Passenger cars, vans, pickup trucks and small trailers are admitted to the program. Six-wheel or larger vehicles are not permitted. The Homeowners Cleanup Program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Town’s Solid Waste Disposal Complex is located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road. For more information, residents can call 677-5943 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.

Bethpage film student takes top spots in regional festivals

The Mad Science of Long Island enrichment group visited Lee Avenue Elementary School.

Six students in the Television Production and Digital Filmmaking program at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech made an impressive showing at a number of regional film festivals this year. Four of these students earned top rankings among hundreds of local artists for their outstanding documentary films. Peter Ingenito from the Bethpage UFSD took the top spots at no less than three local festivals for his documentary “Behind The Glasses.” Peter earned First Place in the Locust Valley Film Festival, and Best in Show at both the Long Island Media Arts Show and First Exposure Film Festival. Peter’s film will also be featured at the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE) this July. Classmate Michael Saporito’s (East Rockaway UFSD) film “Rock Rivalry” will also be featured at the LIIFE event. Three of Peter’s classmates took Best in Show at the Long Island Media Arts

Show as well: Mathew Davis of the Westbury UFSD, for his film “Rise to the Top;” Jessica Gerbe of the Baldwin UFSD, for her film “Baldwin Juniors;” and Joe Jennings of the Hempstead UFSD, for his film “Our Last Days. DeAna Mullen of the West Hempstead UFSD placed in the Nassau County Drug Alternatives Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest with her PSA “You Are Needed.” “This is a spectacular group of students,” Barry Tech Instructor Robyn Cavalieri-Morgan said of the festival winners. “Every single one of them is driven, motivated and talented. They really put their hearts into this project and produced beautiful, professional, well-polished films. I feel fortunate as an educator to have worked with them and I’m truly happy that others are seeing the outstanding talent that I’ve seen all year.”

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Yosemite National Park: Surprising Diversity, Dramatic Scenes Hiking Chilnualna Falls Trail, Wawona BY KAREN RUBIN, ERIC LEIBERMAN, SARAH FALTER

It’s our second day in Yosemite National Park. I am surprised at how much we could cover on our first day in Yosemite National Park, spent hiking in Yosemite Valley. This is the most popular and iconic part of this vast park, the size of Rhode Island, but the three trails we chose – Mist Trail, John Muir, Mirror Lake – haven given us a really good sense of the park, despite its size. Since we need to leave the area for San Francisco, 200 miles away, by 4 pm, we cleverly find a hike (thanks to the Tenaya Lodge concierge) that starts from just inside the South Gate, in the Wawona section, thereby cutting out 1 ½ hour drive each way jut to get into Yosemite Valley at the center of the park. We plan this out very well: the Chilnualna Falls Trail is just about 6 miles from the Tenaya Lodge, and is much, much, much less crowded – and yet, we meet some wonderful people from Australia and other places. It is also sufficiently long hike to take about five or six hours – exactly the amount of time we have, and, we discover, offers dramatic, close-by views of the cascading Chilnualna Falls, the sweeping vistas of the southern Yosemite, and wonderful diversity of the landscape, as the trail winds through a variety See page D2

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Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon boasts being the world’s longest running musical review, and once you decide to dismiss the stupidity of the premise – Snow White’s search for her Prince

Charming – you become completely enchanted with the quality of the musical performances, the costumes that would make Ziegfeld jealous (the hats are spectacularly outrageous), the choreography, and yes, the satire. This isn’t expressly a political satire, though all your favorite

political figures are zinged. Beach Blanket Babylon is really more of a spoof of popular culture, iconic brands, hot celebrities. And though the musical has been playing here in San Francisco since 1974, sections seem as if they were written just the week before, they are that timely. In a phrase, it’s a hoot that

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of terrain and habitats. We start out in the village of Wawona (you pass a general store so if you need supplies, this would be a great place), turn onto Chilnualna Falls Road and park at the trailhead (there are restroom facilities here). This hike is billed as strenuous – mainly for a fairly steep, nearly milelong beginning, that includes narrow, high stone steps (with the reward of a gorgeous cascading waterfall). Then it is a steady upward (though mostly gradual) climb for about 4 miles, with a 2,400-foot elevation gain to an altitude of 6,600 feet - that’s what makes the hike tough. The Chilnualna Falls, which fortunately for us is one of the less known and visited falls (and not

accessible by car), consists of five large cascades that slide through and over large granite rock formations – almost like the ruins of a fort, parts of which we get to climb. At various points we come across the cataracts, up close, and each time, the sound and view is dramatic. Finally, we come to a beautiful scene where the Chilnualna Falls comes to a ledge before going over a ridge. Here, we sit along some flat rocks right beside the water, and look over the forest and distant mountain peaks of the southern Yosemite and the Wawona Dome. From here, you can continue on to get to the top of the fall (as well as connect to several other trails that go all the way back to into Yosemite Valley), but considering our time schedule (and looking out at rain clouds flowing in), we head down after a lovely picnic along side the cascading Chilnualna Creek.

Most of the trail is along the ridge so you have dramatic views of the creek or valley. Some of it crosses through meadow, so there is wonderful variation. The views of the rushing water and waterfalls are surprising and dramatic. One of the nicest aspects of this trail, as compared to yesterday’s hikes on the Mist Trail, the John Muir Trail and the Mirror Lake Trail, are the opportunities to appreciate some magnificent trees and flowers. After about a half mile (and the first cascade), the trail leaves the creek and heads up switchbacks through manzanita, oak and mixed conifer forest. In the spring, the hillsides are full of Mountain Misery - a spreading plant with beautiful white blossoms, which we get to see. In among the Mountain Misery you may well see Hartweg’s Irises, Indian Pink, Golden Yarrow, Narrow-Leaved Ceanothus,

Utah Serviceberry and several more showy flowers. Some of the side seeps might be blooming with Seep Spring Monkeyflowers and perhaps Sunflowers. The upper cascades of Chilnualna Falls are quite beautiful in high flow, and in the early season they will be flanked with Azaleas, Mountain Pride Penstemmon and Dogwoods, Pussypaws and others. We don’t necessarily realize it, but we are also passing through territories of deer, coyote, mountain lion, and black bear. There are birds, as well, but we are a bit early to see the western tanager which can be spotted from May through September. Finally, as we near the top, we have views over to Wawona Dome and finally of the falls themselves. We have to climb down a little from the trail to these broad slabs so we

The Chilnualna Falls Trail hike is billed as strenuous – mainly because it is a Hiking the Chilnualna Falls Trail, Yosemite National Park © 2017 Karen Rubin/ steady upward climb, with the steepest part at the beginning © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com goingplacesfarandnear.com

Peaceful contemplation alongside the Chilnualna Falls, Yosemite National Park © Within the first mile, you get to see beautiful falls on the Chilnualna Falls Trail © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

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have a beautiful view of the falls. It is a perfect place for our picnic lunch. Coming back along the same trail is much, much easier – basically a gentle downward slope, and you are looking out at the scenery so the views are very different. Even the obstacles are no concern because we have already done them. We are down to the steep part when it begins to rain. There are a couple of obstacles – like leaping over flowing water (thank goodness for my hiking sticks!). We make it all the way back just in time for it to rain in earnest, adding to our feeling of physical satisfaction and accomplishment. All in all, an 8.2 mile hike that takes from 10 am to 3:40 pm. What I love most, after completing this trail, is how different the experience has been from the previous day’s hike in Yosemite Valley – the vegetation, the meadows, the general landscape – and how surprisingly gorgeous the falls and the creek, and especially, the peacefulness without the crowds. Preparation: bring enough water (2 water bottles) and prepare for changes in weather: bring rain poncho and plastic bags to cover cameras from rain or mist; rain poncho; snacks, moleskin for blisters, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, camera, extra memory card and battery, cell phone, an extra layer in case it gets cool. I have also found hiking sticks extremely helpful. For non-hikers, non-DIYers, Tenaya Lodge offers a Yosemite Tour Package, via mini-bus, that includes lunch and narration, and guarantees waterfalls

and wildlife and seeing the most popular sights of Yosemite. (Offered May 1-Nov. 30; from $575 spring, $685 summer, $555 fall; call 888-514-2167 or Tenaya Reservations directly at 559-692-8916). Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623, 800-722-8584, tenayalodge.com. To plan your visit to Yosemite National Park, https://www.nps.gov/ yose/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm, https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm. Even more helpful to plan your hike is this site: http://yosemiteexplorer.com/ trails. See also: Yosemite National Park: Best Valley Hikes for First Timers Tenaya Lodge Provides Luxury Lodging Resort Experience at Gateway to Yosemite National Park Muir Woods is San Francisco’s Cathedral to Mother Nature ____________________

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Danny DeVito: One dad’s key to success BY CLAIRE LYNCH Father’s Day comes on Sunday, June 18, this year and it’s a great time to acknowledge – and thank – our Dads for their love and support. One famous dad found his success by taking risks and making some unconventional choices. Danny DeVito, actor and director, has some major films under his belt and he’s also very proud of his three children, Lucy, Grace and Jacob. Actor, director and producer Danny DeVito was born Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. on November 17, 1944, in Neptune, NJ. DeVito was raised by his mother, Julia, and his father, Danny, Sr., a small business owner whose various ventures included a candy store, a dry cleaner, a dairy outlet and a pool hall. He grew up in a family of five, with his parents and two older sisters. He was raised in Asbury Park, NJ. Years later DeVito said, “Jersey is always with me. I was one of the lucky ones. Asbury Park is just the greatest place in the world to spend your childhood.” (thefamouspeople.com) Danny DeVito attended Our Lady of

Mount Carmel Grammar School and Oratory Prep High School in Summit, NJ. He had asked his parents if he could go there as a way to stay out of trouble during his teenaged years. During high school he first tried his hand at acting, starring in school productions of “St. Francis of Assisi” and the “Billion Dollar Saint.” Although he acted in high school, when Danny DeVito graduated in 1962 he didn’t even consider acting as a possible career. DeVito recalled, “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I got out of high school. College didn’t seem a likely or desirable option, and I didn’t want to go too far away.” DeVito was lounging around the house one day when his older sister, Angela, suggested that he work as a hairdresser at the salon she owned. He remembers thinking, “Well, I’m not doing anything else, and I could meet a lot of girls there.” He was known as “Mr. D” and liked the job well enough but after working for 18 months at Angela’s salon, DeVito decided to switch to the cosmetics profession which was better for him finan-

cially. At the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, he applied to take makeup classes and there he discovered that all of the applicants had to perform a monologue to get into any of the school’s programs. He got a lot of positive feedback after doing his monologue, so DeVito decided to take acting classes as well. He quickly realized that acting was what he was meant to do. DeVito graduated from the American Academy in 1966 and worked briefly at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Ct., where he met and became friends with fellow actor Michael Douglas. While in Connecticut, DeVito read Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and after seeing an ad for Hollywood auditions for a movie version of the book, DeVito moved to Los Angeles. In California DeVito didn’t get a part in the film “In Cold Blood” or in any other movie. Instead, he said, “I worked as a car parker and I hung around the Sunset Strip with all the flower children. I had long hair and I wore a

raincoat and sneakers, and I fit right in. But I wanted to act.” Realizing that if he wanted to act, doing some off-Broadway parts would be a good idea so DeVito soon moved back to New York. In 1971, DeVito landed the role of Martini in an off-Broadway production of Ken Kesey’s classic novel, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” That role led to DeVito’s big break four years later, when Michael Douglas produced a film version of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and asked DeVito to revive his stage role. Widely praised by critics, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” swept the five major Academy Awards for best picture, actor, actress, director and screenplay in 1976. That put DeVito in the national spotlight. In 1978, DeVito auditioned for a new NBC series called “Taxi.” Before beginning his audition, DeVito famously flung the script down on the table and demanded, “One thing I want to know before we start: Who wrote this (blank)?” See page D12

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Widows with Social Security Issues BY TOM MARGENAU

Recently, I wrote a column about how Social Security impacts widows and widowers. But the questions keep flowing into my inbox. So today, more answers to more questions from widows. Q: My husband died two months ago. He had been getting Social Security disability benefits for years. I am 64 years old and I have been getting my own Social Security since I was 62. I filed for widow’s benefits and was shocked to learn that because I took early retirement (following your advice, by the way), my widow’s benefit is now permanently reduced! Please tell your readers that taking reduced retirement benefits has ramification for any future widow’s benefits you might be due. A: I won’t do that because it’s wrong. Either you were misinformed, or you misunderstood what someone at the Social Security Administration told you. The fact that you took reduced retirement has nothing to do with the amount of your widow’s benefits. About all that really matters is your age when you filed for widow’s benefits. If you start those benefits before age 66, there will be a reduction. That reduction is roughly one-half of one percent for each month you are under age 66. So at age 64, your widow’s benefit is reduced roughly 12 percent. To repeat, your widow’s benefits are not reduced because you took your own benefits at 62. They are reduced because you were 64 when you filed for widow’s benefits. And perhaps it was not explained to you, but you would have had the option of continuing to receive your reduced retirement benefits until age 66. And then, at that time, you could have switched to 100 percent widow’s benefits. If you like that option and can afford it, you could go back to your Social Security office and ask to withdraw your widow’s claim. Anyone has up to 12 months to change his or her mind about a Social Security claim and withdraw it. You could then live on your own reduced retirement benefits until you are 66, when you would refile for widow’s benefits and get the 100 percent rate. (By the way, in a recent column, I mistakenly said you have six months to withdraw a claim. I apologize for the error.) I also need to deliver this message to my readers. You said you followed my advice when you filed for reduced retirement benefits. I have pointed out hundreds of times in this column that I am NOT a financial advisor and I do not advise people when to file for benefits. On the other hand, I do explain Social Security rules about the ramifications of filing for Social Security benefits at various ages. To be fair, I must admit that as an antidote to the “Social Security maximizing” fever that has gripped so many seniors today, and that has so many of them delaying starting their benefits until age 70, I occasionally tell my read-

ers about my wife and I taking our Social Security at 62 and how we’ve been having fun spending our reduced retirement benefits. I have never meant that to be “advice.” I’m simply relating my own personal experience. Q: My 88-year-old husband recently died. He had started his Social Security when he was 62 years old. I am 81. I never worked outside the home. So I was getting wife’s benefits on his record. I thought that after he died I was going to start getting his full Social Security benefit. I got an increase, but not as much as I thought. Can you explain this to me? A: I’m not sure what you meant when you said you thought you would get his “full benefit.” If you meant his full retirement age benefit, then that’s wrong. You will never get that. Or to put that another way, because he took reduced retirement benefits, that reduction carries over to the widow’s benefits you are now due. And please note that this is a different scenario from the issue discussed in the first question. In that case, the fact that the widow took her own early retirement benefits had no impact on her eventual widow’s benefits. But in your case, the fact that your husband took early retirement does impact your widow’s benefits. I usually tell women over age 66 that they will start getting whatever their husband was getting when he died in the form of widow’s benefits. So if he was getting a reduced retirement benefit, that reduced benefit will then become your widow’s rate (minus whatever you might be due in your own retirement benefits.) But that is not always the case because the law guarantees that a widow (over age 66) can’t get less than 82.5 percent of her deceased husband’s full benefit rate. You said your husband took benefits at 62. For someone his age, that meant he was getting 80 percent of his full benefit. As I just said, you would normally get that. But because of the widow’s 82.5 percent guaranteed minimum, you will actually get 2.5 percent more than he was getting. Q: My ex-husband recently died. We had been married for 35 years before we divorced in 2010. Neither of us remarried. He was 75, and I am 74. His Social Security benefit is almost twice as much as mine. Based on something you wrote in a previous column about a similar situation, I called Social Security and told them I wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits. Imagine my shock when they told me that no such benefits existed! What should I do now? A: You should call them back, or maybe plan a trip to your local Social Security office, and insist on filing for divorced widow’s benefits, which, by the way, really do exist. But this time, tell them you want to file for “surviving divorced wife’s benefits.” That’s the name the Social Security Administration

uses to refer to benefits for divorced widows. And I suppose legally that’s the proper term. After all, if your ex-husband dies, you’re not really his “widow.” You’re his ex-wife and you’ve survived him, so that makes you his “surviving divorced wife.” (Note to readers: This woman eventually got back to me and told me that after visiting her local office and asking

to file a surviving divorced wife’s claim, everything worked out. Still, it bugs me that the first SSA clerk she talked to couldn’t figure out what this lady meant when she said she wanted to file for divorced widow’s benefits.) If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D1 Guinness Book of Records, Beach Blanket Babylon has already had more than 16,000 performances and has been seen by six million people who come to the delightful theater at Club Fugazi in the North Beach district from around the world. The show doesn’t

wonder why they don’t spend a few bucks on a smarter , more updated unifying gag. It all began on June 7, 1974, when Steve Silver produced a small show in the back room of the Savoy Tivoli Restaurant in San Francisco. There were 214 seats crammed into a tiny space. The floor was covered with two tons of sand;

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One of the big Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers with a hat that features the entire San Francisco skyline which seems impossible to carry. only spoof celebrities, it draws its share to its audience: HRH Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall as well as some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Beach Blanket Babylon (whatever basis in plot that title originates from seems to have been erased with the sands of time) follows Snow White as she finds herself in various locales around the world in search of her “Prince Charming.” (I can only imagine that way back in its history, these locations had more relevance to the plot.) Our favorite bit was Donald and Melania Trump and the Trump family (done as the Von Trapp Family from “Sound of Music”). The incredibly long and varied list of characters that get their share of ribbing include Vladimir Putin, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Adele, Hamilton, Kellyanne Conway, Darth Vadar (Steve Bannon), Barack and Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Prince, Ivanka Trump, Bernie Sanders, Kim Kardashian and Kanye, Hillary Clinton and Bill, Oprah and the San Francisco Giants. But the main reason that this show has survived all these years is the astonishing quality of the performances and yes, witty lyrics, and FABULOUS costumes (and hats!) that makes you

a lifeguard tore tickets at the door and sprayed the backs of people’s hand with Coppertone®. (Now I know where the title comes from!) For $2.50, the audience was entertained by a 45-minute show with four main performers, a chorus line of hula-dancing middle-aged housewives doing card stunts, a band dressed as poodles, one lighting man on top of a lifeguard stand manipulating Folger’s® coffee can lights and a whole lots of laughs. See page D6

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On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D3 The show was to run for six weeks. That was more than 40 years ago. After a brief stint in the fall of 1974 at Club Olympus, Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon opened at Club Fugazi, a really beautiful theater that makes you think you are back in

eggplant Parmigiana; Tagliatelle ai Funghi Porcini (Fresh homemade eggs pasta Porcini Mushroom, Garlic, Olive oli, Fresh Italian Parsley) and Pizza Rustica (San marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, salame toscano, arugula (reservations recommended, Baonecci Ristorante, 516 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133, 415-

“Donald and the von Trump Family,” one of Beach Blanket Babylon production numbers spoofing political figures.

1890s San Francisco, where it has been running since. The show became an expanded version of the Tivoli and Olympus shows, with more characters, grander sets, a larger cast and what was to become a trademark of the show, bigger hats! This show is every bit a showy, elaborate display – you can’t believe they can get that many performers doing complicated choreography (and in those hats!) on an intimate stage. The musicians are fantastic, too. Tickets range from $25 - $155 (based on performance date and seat location) and can be purchased online at www. beachblanketbabylon.com, in person at the box office or by calling 415-4214222. All performances take place at Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd. (Green St.) in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach district. Shows perform on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 6 & 9 p.m., and Sundays at 2 & 5 p.m. (Due to liquor license restrictions, persons under 21 are not admitted to evening performances. (Minors welcome at Sunday matinees.) Valid photo I.D. is required. Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon Blvd., 415-421-4222, www. beachblanketbabylon.com Club Fugazi happens to be in North Beach which has some of the best Italian restaurants in San Francisco (and is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods). We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at the casual and moderately priced Baonecci Ristorante - pasta with truffles,

989-1806). North Beach was home base for The Beats, Jack Kerouac and poet Alan Ginzberg. Arrive early and stop in at The Beat Museum, which houses an extensive collection of Beat memorabilia, including original manuscripts and first editions, letters, personal effects and cultural ephemera, originally collected by Jerry Cimano, (The Beat Museum, 540 Broadway (at Columbus Ave.), San Francisco, CA 94133 (museum entrance is $8/Adults, $5/Students/Seniors), 800-KEROUAC (800-537-6822), www.kerouac.com, email info@kerouac.com, follow on Twitter @ KerouacDotCom and The Beat Museum on Facebook.)

Okane is San Francisco SoMa Neighborhood Gastropub Serving Extravagant Japanese Cuisine at Everyman Price

been rated a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2017. But the casual appearance and really moderate pricing disguises the exquisite, opulent quality of the fish, much it that has been flown in directly from Tokyo’s world-famous Tsukiji Fish Market (when you arrive, the list of fish that have come in that day are on a board). The presentations are breathtaking, but when you bring yourself to take a bite, every morsel brings an astonishment of succulent flavor, so that even the memory of the meal makes your mouth water. The experience is the culinary equivalent of euphoria. It’s also an education in Japanese cuisine. Okane is a SoMa neighborhood izakaya – a Japanese gastropub – serving traditional and refined Japanese “comfort” food and contemporary sushi. Many of the selections would be common in Japan but are rarer to find in a Japanese restaurant in America. The menu at Okane, which is owned by Kash Feng and Jackson Yu who is also the Executive Chef, features an array of shareable vegetable, fish and meat course (Ippin, or appetizers)s, rice and noodles, nigiri sushi and sushi rolls, and assorted specialties. Highlights from the izakaya menu include the Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shio-kombu and truffle; Wakadori Karaage (fried young chicken); Nebeyaki Udon with shrimp tempura, chicken, wakame, green onion and fish cake; and Oyako Donburi with chicken, egg and green onion. We were treated to Uni, the edible part of the sea urchin (Mario, the manager, actually saved it for our arrival) presented with the spikey

part still on the plate, which was so fresh that when you poked it, it would actually still move reflexively. The meat is sweet, creamy in texture and delectable. This was followed by a sampling from the sushi menu, overseen by Chef Rico Li, who creates a mix of traditional nigiri selections and contemporary rolls. Among the most popular (for good reason): the Ginza which features shrimp tempura (giving it a bit of a crunchy texture), avocado and cucumber, topped with torched Hamachi, jalapeño (a fusion tip of the hat to San Francisco), and spicy blue fin tuna, and Shibuya prepared with avocado, shiso, tobiko (flying fish roe), topped with salmon and a tiny lemon wedge and a Japanese mint leaf; and the Shinjuku, with snow crab and avocado, topped with A5 Wagyu beef. We were gobsmacked by a succession of offerings, each setting off flashes of euphoric delight with each bite: From the Special Fish Ippin Ryori: Albacore Aburi prepared with Japanese mustard mayonnaise and truffle; and Salmon Aburi with avocado, served with ikura, shiokonbu, truffle. Agi Tataki, one of the chef’s seasonal sashimi offerings, is mackerel sashimi with ponzu (a citrus-based sauce), onions, ginger and momiji oroshi (grated daikon radish and red chili peppers). From the sushi offerings, we savored barracuda, salmon belly, Hamachi (yellowtail that already comes sauced so you don’t dip it), Tai (sea bream), Kinmedai (golden eye snapper), prepared with sea salt, lemon and torched is also sensational. The authentic Japanese cuisine is complimented with a comprehensive See page D12

Well off San Francisco’s tourist track, an exquisite dining experience awaits at Okane, a delightful, intimate neighborhood izakaya in the style of a Japanese gastropub, tucked into SoMa (South of Market), once a warehouse and light industrial district that became popular work/living space for musicians and artists and clubs until the techies took over and now is loosely known as the Design district. Okane, which opened in January 2015, is the hip, casual sister restaurant to the more upscale, sophisticated The casual, comfortable atmosphere at Okane Japanese gastropub confutes the Michelin-starred Omakase restaurant elegance of the cuisine © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com literally next door. Okane has already

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TUTORING AP MATH SCHOLAR: Available to tutor your child at reasonable rates. Can tutor in all mathematical subjects. Flexible scheduling. Please call 516-7757883 ELEMENTARY TUTOR: Elementary teacher dual certified in general and special education (Birth-6th grade) available to work with your student to support, enhance and reinforce important skills in Math & Literacy. Call Jeanine 516-2251044 ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

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PROFESSIONAL LETTER WRITER: Will write your letters of: Complaint, Regret, Applications, Correspondence, Thank You’s, Speeches, Reports, Cover Letters, Newsletters, Editing and more. Your letters will get results! Ron Goldberg 516567-8434 ron.e.goldberg@gmail. com

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/C ommercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home/office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

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SPORTS LACROSSE TRAINING by 2 Brothers. Both play at GCHS—One Offense/One Defense. They will use their knowledge of both ends of the field to train your son. Individuals and small groups welcome. For more info and pricing, email: lacrosse1722@gmail.com

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Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM.

Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.

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Danny DeVito: One dad’s key to success C ontinued from page D3

That display of caustic wit landed him the part of the endearingly tyrannical taxi dispatcher Louie DePalma for the fictional Sunshine Cab Company. It made him a sweetheart on American TV and soon it landed him roles in Hollywood movies. He has always been admired for his comedic timing and humorous remarks but he also experimented with serious movies, as well. “Taxi” ran for five years, from 1978 to 1983, and DeVito won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1981. In 1979 and 1980 he won Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor. Basically, “Taxi” made DeVito what he is today. It gave him the popularity and recognition that were essential for him to get into films. Throughout the 1980s, ‘90s and 2000s, DeVito starred in several movies. He appeared with Jack Nicholson in the 1983 film “Terms of Endearment” and co-starred with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1988 comedy “Twins.” In 1992, DeVito earned rave reviews for his portrayal of The Penguin, the vengeful villain in “Batman Returns.” Danny DeVito was the director of “Matilda,” a movie that came out in 1996 that was based on the book by Roald Dahl. He and Rhea Perlman starred in “Matilda” as Harry and Zinnia Wormwood, the parents of Matilda. The film is about a young genius named Matilda, who uses telekinesis to deal with her parents, who do not value education, and Agatha Trunchbull, the stern principal of Crunchem Hall Elementary School. At the age of 4, Matilda discovers the local library and she lets herself out of her house to walk there every day to read while her father is at work, her mother is playing bingo and her older brother, Michael, is at school. He also starred in “Romancing the

Stone” (1984), “Ruthless People” (1986), “Throw Momma from the Train” (1987), “The War of the Roses” (1989), “L.A. Confidential” (1997) and “Big Fish” (2003). DeVito returned to TV in 2005, starring in the cult hit FX series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” DeVito plays a morally challenged father on this edgy sitcom. (cite) In addition to his work on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” DeVito made several films later in his career. He appeared with Michael Douglas and Susan Sarandon in the drama “Solitary Man” (2009), and in the romantic comedy “When in Rome” (2010) with Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. In 2012, DeVito was the voice of the title character in the hit animated film “The Lorax” which is one of Dr. Seuss’ popular books. DeVito has also enjoyed considerable success as a director and producer. DeVito directed several episodes of “Taxi” and made his feature film directorial debut with the dark comedy “Throw Momma from the Train.” He co-starred in that movie with Billy Crystal. He has since directed half a dozen other feature films. DeVito earns producer credits on movies like “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “Erin Brockovich” (2000) and “Be Cool” (2005). During more than three decades in Hollywood as an actor, director and producer, DeVito has seen the good, the bad and the ugly of the film industry. He once said, “… Making a movie is not a walk in the park. Every movie is like navigating treacherous terrain … Fighting a battle and winning is fun and this business is fun. I love it. It’s the greatest business in the world.” (thefamouspeople.com) Danny DeVito received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his rich contribution to TV in 2011. While acting in a 1970 off-Broadway production of “The Shrinking Bride,”

DeVito met actress Rhea Perlman. She had gone to see a friend in the single performance of the production. Perlman is best known for her long-running role on the TV sitcom “Cheers.” Her co-stars were Ted Danson and Shelley Long. The Brooklyn-born Perlman played Carla Tortelli and in her own inimitable way she did a great job. She won four Emmy Awards for her “Cheers” performances. DeVito and Perlman married

in 1982. They have three children, Lucy, Gracie and Jake. The couple founded Jersey Films, a production company that produced films including “Garden State” and other movies. DeVito is a vegetarian and an animal lover. DeVito and Perlman live in California. A very Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads out there! Enjoy your special day!!

On Father’s Day, Some Heartfelt Quotes Danny DeVito: “If you’re going to have kids, there’s only one way to go. They have to know they’re the most important things in your life, and once you’re doing that, there’s no way that you could not learn from them, because they just give you stuff constantly.” Channing Tatum: “I’ve never protected the president (in real life), but I have been a new dad, and I can tell you that being a new dad is pretty terrifying. I’m pretty sure that something about the president makes the stakes a little higher, but to me as a new father, nothing is more important or scary than protecting a daughter.” Matthew McConaughey: “(Fatherhood) is the one thing I’ve always wanted to be … Never is a man more of a man than when he is the father of a newborn. You know what’s important. I definitely got more selfish. And at the same time, I think I got more compassionate.” Matt Damon: “The only way I can describe (fatherhood)… it sounds stupid, but at the end of ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ you know how his heart grows like five times? Everything is full. It’s just full all the time.” Michael Bublé: “(Fatherhood is) the greatest thing that could ever happen. You can’t explain it until it happens, it’s like telling somebody what water feels like before they’ve ever swam in it.” Chris Rock: “Every day I’m proud to be a dad. When you have kids, there’s no such thing as quality time. There’s just time. There’s no, ‘Ooh, his graduation’s better than going to the mall.’ It’s all kind of equal. Changing her diaper and her winning a contest, it’s all good.” Billy Crystal: “Kids need a happy household. They need to be loved and supported in their dreams. And I don’t think you can make your kids’ dreams your own. They need you to support them in their dreams.”

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On the Town in San Francisco: Beach Blanket Babylon is Rollicking Fun Musical Revue C ontinued from page D6 menu of sake, Japanese craft beer (Okane is one of the only San Francisco restaurants to offer Coedo Pilsner, IPA and Black Lager on tap), and wine. Okane doesn’t do many desserts, but to finish the meal, we experienced black sesame ice cream that is the perfect combination of sweet/not sweet – a taste a little like peanut butter – that becomes addictive. (Save room!) You can sit at the sushi counter and be treated to Chef’s Choice, where you are served one piece to savor at a time,

($80 pp, compared to $150 at Omikase). Okane is also unusual in serving brunch (what a concept!). Okane’s interior design, by Aya Jessani, a San Francisco-based interior designer who also helped create the intimate space for Omakase – there are just 46 seats – is utterly perfect to make you feel absolutely relaxed, focused on nothing more than to savor every morsel. Okane is the sort of place you happily wait in line for. Hours Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday

– Thursday, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Check Average Lunch: $15-$20 Dinner: $30$40 Capacity 46 seats and a four-seat sushi bar Private Parties For private events, contact Jean Francisco at jean@ omakasesf.com or call the restaurant at 415-865-9788 Okane, 669 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 415-865-9788, www. okanesf.com. Social Media Instagram – @okane_sf Facebook – @okane523346331167212. For more help planning a visit to San Francisco, contact San Francisco Travel.

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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE “Articles of Organization of Bina Properties LLC filed with Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/27/2012. Office location: 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bina Properties LLC at 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 Purpose: Any lawful activities.” MIT 5529 6X 05/12,19,26,06/02,09,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT, Plaintiff, vs. EFRAIN SAUNE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 14, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on June 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 12 Mayfair Lane, Hicksville, NY. 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 11, Block 345 and Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $485,218.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 19206/10. Melvyn Roth, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5532 4X 05/26,06/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Circuit Court Summons To: William Manuel Almeida 11 8th St Hicksville, NY 11801 Case No.: 17-849843-DO State of Michigan 6th Circuit Oakland County Circuit Court You are being sued by CHERYL ANN CHUBY for divorce. You have 28 days to file a written answer with the court and serve a copy on the other party or take other lawful action with the court. Failure to respond may result

in a Judgment of Divorce being entered against you. The court has allowed Plaintiff to serve you with notice by publication by running this ad once per week for three weeks. Dated: May 11, 2017 Trevor M. Stratton P65124 Attorney for Plaintiff PO Box 489 Farmington, MI 48332 248-565-5899 MIT 5534 3X 06/02,09,16 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of (The Law Office of Bilal M. Malik, PLLC). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on (May 23, 2017). Office located in (Nassau). SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC (100 Duffy Avenue, Suite 510 Hicksville, NY 11810). Purpose: any lawful purpose. MIT 5538 6X 06/09,16,23,30,07/07,14 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST , Plaintiff against THO NGUYEN ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered MARCH 22, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the CCP (CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM) IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on JULY 11, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.. Premises known as 38 VIOLET AVENUE, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. Sec 12 Block 291 Lot 15. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $413,017.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 007184/11 . JANE SHRENKEL, ESQ. , Referee File# VERNY294 MIT 5539 4X 06/09,16,23,30 LEGAL NOTICE REFEREE’S NOTICE OF

SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff – against – GRACE D. VIDRO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 20, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction, in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York 11501 on the 11th Day of July, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Township of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Premises known as 2 Lottie Avenue, Hicksville, (Township of Oyster Bay) NY 11801. (Section: 12, Block: 183, Lot: 23, 24 & 25) Approximate amount of lien $348,384.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 15-4779. David Zeidman, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 28 East Main Street, Suite 1700 Rochester, NY 14614-1990 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: May 10, 2017 MIT 5540 4X 06/09,16,23,30 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, Plaintiff AGAINST Carl Castoro a/k/a Carl M.

Castoro; Gail Castoro; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 10, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on July 18, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 10 Crescent Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 12 Block 158 Lot 7, 8, 9, 10. Approximate amount of judgment $371,252.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 15-001533. Robert Harper, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: May 31, 2017 MIT 5541 4X 06/16,23,30,07/07 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Qualification of I Love My Contractor, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/05/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 1098 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803. Address required in Delaware: 3511 Silverside Rd, Ste 105, Wilmington, DE 19810. Certificate of Formation filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware, Division of Corporations, 401 Federal St., Ste 4, Dover, DE 19901 on Nov.

28, 2016. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MIT 5542 4X 06/16,23,30,07/07,14,21 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of (Empire Professional Engineering, PLLC), a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on (2/16/2017.). Office location: (Nassau). SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, (14 Martin Road South, Bethpage, NY 11714). Purpose: Any lawful purpose. BN 7231 6X 06/02,09,16,23,30,07/07 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. BARBARA TEDESCO FKA BARBARA MONAHAN AKA M. MONAHAN FKA BARBARA M. PELERITO; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about October 5, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On July 11, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 4150 GLORIA ROAD, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 52 Block: 317 Lot: 15 ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying See page 16

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From page 15 and being at Plainedge, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County New York, known as and by Lot 15 in Block 317 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Thrifty Homes, located at Plainedge Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, Surveyed February 1950 by William H. DeBruin, CE Hempstead, New York, New York State, PE and LS 12117 and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on May 1, 1950 under file #4931. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $358,698.36 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 689/10 Scott F. Guardino, Esq., Referee BN 7233 4X 06/09,16,23,30 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against MIN YEONG YUN ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered OCTOBER 18, 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the CCP (CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM) IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501 on JULY 18, 2017 at 11:30 A.M.. Premises known as 39 JACKSON AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 108 Lot 711-713. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Central Park, unincorporated area, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $379,715.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011842/12 . ERNEST T. BARTOL, ESQ. , Referee File# VERNY700 BN 7234 4X 06/16,23,30,07/07

COLLEGE NOTES Keley Abbriano of Hicksville, was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society on April 6. Abbriano, who is majoring in Criminal Justice, is a member of the Soccer team at SUNY Oneonta. Abbriano was one of 35 scholar-athletes inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma during a luncheon held in celebration of National Student Athlete Day and NCAA Division III Week. To qualify for induction into Chi Alpha Sigma, a student must have achieved at least junior standing with a cumulative 3.4 grade point average while earning a varsity letter in an NCAA intercollegiate sport. Each student athlete must also be of good moral character and have the endorsement of both the head coach of his or her sport and the chapter president. n

Medaille College student-athlete Gregory Power of Hicksville, recently helped Medaille earn five Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Confer-

ence (AMCC) Team Peak Performer awards - the most in the conference. The prestigious awards, which honor the teams with the highest cumulative team grade point average in the AMCC, were presented to the student-athletes from Medaille’s baseball, women’s bowling, women’s lacrosse, softball, and men’s volleyball squads. n

Amanda Corbett of Plainview, NY, has received the SUNY Oneonta 2016-2017 Susan Sutton Smith Award for academic excellence. To be eligible for the award, a student must be a freshman, sophomore or junior with a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher. Corbett, who is majoring in Childhood Education (1-6), received a certificate, a gift card to the campus bookstore, and an invitation to attend the annual Susan Sutton Smith Lecture and reception. Dr. Florian Reyda, professor of biology, will deliver this year’s Susan Smith Lecture titled, “Parasites, Evolution and Us,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in

the Otsego Grille of the Morris Conference Center on campus. n

Briana Saur of Bethpage, has been inducted into Tau Sigma, a national academic honor society designed specifically to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. n

Anthony Mondella of Levittown, has been inducted into Tau Sigma, a national academic honor society designed specifically to recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students. n

Matthew Anarumo of Levittown took part in an internship in spring 2017 through SUNY Oswego’s Center for Experiential Learning. A senior majoring in marketing, he interned with Power Home Remodeling in Melville. The Center for Experiential Learning at Oswego places students in internships and career awareness opportunities that

allow them to earn college credits while garnering valuable life experience. n

Jorge Ortiz, Angelique Stacey and Toniann Pasqueralle, all of Hicksville, were recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Fordham University, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Elevated radium levels found under Bethpage HS From page 1 “The groundwater is not used for drinking and there is no other exposure to groundwater so there are no immediate health concerns for students, staff or visitors to the

From page 1 face painting and loads of cotton candy. “This is all about happy memories for these kids and their families,” said Severino. “We want them to remember the laughter and playing with friends instead of time spent in hospitals and going through difficult chemotherapy treatments.” She said the main goal of the Morgan Center, which is open for classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the regular school year, is to give children a preschool experience while keeping them as safe as possible. “These are kids who can’t attend a regular school, go to birthday parties, a petting zoo or anything else normal kids can do because their bodies

school,” said Brand. “In addition, since radon levels in the school are well below the US EPA’s action level of 4 pCi/L, there are no identified health concerns from radon exposure, either.”

He said that out of an abundance of caution, the DEC will work with the school to take additional groundwater samples in the near future to confirm the preliminary results and monitor conditions. The

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can’t handle it. Their immune systems are compromised from the cancer and chemo treatments so their bodies don’t have the strength to fight off germs.” She said that at the Center, the staff takes special care to thoroughly sanitize the class-

room so kids don’t risk the chance of getting a cold, flu or other type of infection. The number of children at the school fluctuates each year as kids are diagnosed with cancer at any point in time. “There is no solid rule on kids having to start the school

State Agency will also evaluate performing a scan with appropriate instrumentation of surface soil at selected areas of the school.

year in September,” said Severino. “They can enter our preschool at anytime after their diagnosis.” The Morgan Center is the first school of its kind in the United States serving preschool aged children who have been diagnosed with cancer.

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As a culmination to a ballroom dance unit with Dancing Classroom of Long Island Instructor Jessica Salvesen, East Broadway Elementary School students in Levittown showcased their newly acquired skills on the dance floor for parents. For the past 10 weeks, the students gathered in the school’s front lobby where they were paired with partners and danced together in a circle. Halfway through each practiced step, the students were then instructed to change partners, allowing them to work with a range of abilities. At the end of each session, two students were chosen to present their favorite “move,” which was then incorporated into a modern line dance with popular music. “It has been a 10-week journey of self-discovery,” DCLI educational liaison Eileen Clarke told parents and administrators who came to watch the students’ performances. Dressed in their finest, the students linked arms and paraded into the cafetorium by class. Two pairs of students were selected to demonstrate each dance technique prior to group dances of the merengue, foxtrot, rumba, swing, tango and waltz. The exhibition commenced with an encore of the swing.

THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: A 34-year-old man from Rego Park was arrested at 4 p.m. on May 24 and charged with Shoplifting from Century 21 in Westbury. n

At Target on Corporate Drive in Westbury, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged the rear passenger window of his vehicle at 5:04 p.m. on May 26.

A vehicle on West Marie Street in Hicksville was illegal entered between 12 a.m. and 12 p.m. On May 29. No items were reported missing.

A 35-year-old woman from Hicksville was arrested at 4:30 p.m. on May 29 and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Hicksville.

On Nassau Boulevard in West Hempstead, a 54-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 6:30 p.m. on May 27. n

At the intersection of Old Country Road and Gordon Avenue in Westbury, a 25-year-old woman from Freeport was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3:45 a.m. on May 28. n

A 21-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on May 28 at 5:40 a.m. n

Levittown fifth-grade students Giuseppe Casabianca and Doniella Forthofer partnered during one of the Latin dances during East Broadway Elementary School’s Dancing Classroom of Long Island showcase for parents.

At 1:27 a.m. on May 29, a 62-year-old man from Freeport was arrested on the Meadowbrook Parkway at Sunrise Highway in Merrick. He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

Sometime between 10 a.m. on May 27 and 5:30 a.m. the next morning, the driver’s side window of a victim’s vehicle was damaged on Wool Avenue in Franklin Square. n

East Broadway Elementary School fifth-graders Nicholas Cardone & Emilie Agnoli partnered during a dance routine for the Dancing Classroom of LI showcase.

in Hicksville.

On Old Country Road in Carle Place, a victim’s vehicle was damaged at 2:30 p.m. on May 28. The driver’s side window was found to have been cracked. n

A 21-year-old man from Hicksville was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on May 28 and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Duffy Avenue

At the AMC Theater in Westbury, assorted personal property was stolen from a vehicle between 9:45 and 11:45 p.m. on May 29. n

On Maple Avenue in West Hempstead, unknown subjects damaged a vehicle that was parked from 7:35 to 8:05 a.m. on May 30. n

Between 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. on May 30, a victim’s car was keyed as it was parked on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square. n

At 2:30 p.m. on May 31, a vehicle that was parked at Family Dollar, located on Nassau Road in Uniondale, was damaged. n

A 29-year-old woman from Bayville was arrested at 3:13 a.m. on May 31. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at the corner of Old Country Road and Dayton Avenue in Westbury. • Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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DAHS Symphonic Band, under the direction of Michael Bastone, received a Gold with Distinction rating during the NYSSMA Majors Festival, held at Hofstra University on May 23.

Levittown Schools music has solid gold ratings

The Levittown School District’s music department is pleased to announce that the Division Avenue High School symphonic band and string orchestra and Wisdom Lane Middle School honors band each received a gold rating during the New York State School Music Association Majors Festival, held at Hofstra University on May 23.

Under the baton of Michael Bastone, the symphonic band was awarded the highest-level award with a Gold with Distinction. The group performed three works titled “Americans We” by Henry Fillmore, “When Spirits Soar” by Brian Balmages and “The Legend of the Sword” by David Shaffer. Levittown Curriculum

Associate for Music Vincent D’Ulisse noted that a Gold with Distinction rating is a high achievement and the first time in decades that a Levittown music group has received this designation. “It denotes a near flawless performance and is rarely achieved,” he said. Under the direction of Mark Martufi, the Division Avenue High School string orchestra

achieved a Gold medal for its performance of the energetic “Preludio for String Orchestra” by Paul Whear, “Elegy” by Edward Elgar and “Lion City” by Soon Hee Newbold. In addition, the Wisdom Lane Middle School Honors Band comprised of students in grades 6-8, under the direction of Lori Katcher, also received a Gold Rating with its performance of three

pieces and solo performances by Jason Adams, Johnny Genna Michael Kim, Matthew Klass, Mikey Pietraniello, Chris Powers and Liam Stasinski. The Levittown School District congratulates all of the student-musicians and their directors for having achieved these outstanding accomplishments.

Abbey Lane students learn about community helpers

Abbey Lane students in Levittown attended school dressed like firefighter, police officers, doctors, nurses, teachers and more as a culmination to a unit on community helpers. For several weeks, the first-graders have been learning about the various roles of workers in the community and how they assist in making the community a better place to live.

During the unit, they read and wrote poetry and literature about various jobs, graphed who they felt was the most important community helper and created a class PowerPoint presentation about various community helpers in Levittown. The students then paraded around the school dressed as their favorite community helper.

First-grade teacher Jeanne Swint is pictured with Abbey Lane Elementary School first-grade students dressed as their favorite community helpers.

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Abbey Lane Elementary School first-graders participated in a community helpers parade.

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The Division Avenue High School DECA club competed in the state competition in Rochester.

Division High School DECA travels to state competition

The Division Avenue High School DECA club (Distributive Education Clubs of America), under the direction of Mark Engels, competezeld in Rochester, New York on March 8-10. The team was among 2,500 business education students who competed in various business events and were graded on either a prepared presentation or a role-play scenario.

Bhargava Arunachala won two medals in the Food Marketing series event, and Amanda Jakubiak won a medal for finishing in the top 10 on an exam in the Fashion Merchandising Promotion Plan event. The following students represented Division Avenue this year at the conference: Bhargava Arunachalam - Food

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