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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
Hicksville dentist honored for service
Town honors organizer of DVD collection drive
New York State Senator Steve Rhoads recently honored Dr. Phillip Tornatore with the esteemed Empire Award. This award celebrates outstanding small businesses or individuals who not only excel in their field but also leave a lasting positive impact on their surroundings. For over 35 years, Dr. Tornatore's dental practice has been a pillar of the Hicksville community, not only for top-notch oral care but also for its unwavering commitment to giving back. In service to underserved children in his community, he actively participates in the Nassau County Dental Society's "Give Kids A Smile" program, See page 10
Arthur Strachman receives citation from Town of Oyster Bay Board. The Town of Oyster Bay recently honored Arthur Strachman, of Massapequa, for his incredible work continuing his late father’s legacy through the charitable efforts driven by “Big Hy for Heroes.” The organization has partnered with the Town of Oyster Bay for 5 consecutive years hosting an annual DVD Collection Drive for America’s Troops and children’s medical centers.
“Founded in 2002 by Arthur’s late father, WWII Veteran Hyman Strachman, ‘Big Hy for Heroes’ has shipped hundreds of thousands of DVDs to service personnel all around the world and to children’s medical centers as well,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Thank you for carrying on your father’s torch as this initiative founded by a hero continues to improve the lives of our Nation’s heroes.”
Arthur’s organization has also supplied large screen Televisions, DVD players and DVDs to pediatric cancer centers, including Cohen Children’s Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital for Children, MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering and The Children's Hospital at Montefiore, as well as televisions, DVD players and DVDs to residences for abused mothers and their young children.
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Car stolen with woman asleep in back seat A woman was released unharmed after a car she was asleep in was stolen in Plainview on Saturday, January 13. According to Nassau County Police, at 9 p.m., officers responded to The French Workshop bakery located at 417 S. Oyster Bay Road a report of a stolen car. Upon arrival, officers were informed a 48-year-old woman was seated and sleeping in the rear of a 2019 Audi Q7 which was parked. The victim’s husband, 48, and a second male, 68, exited the idling vehicle and entered See page 10
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Local business owner Town: Avoid penalties, pay taxes by Feb. 12 honored
Senator Steve Rhoads was joined by members of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce as he presented the New York State Empire Award to Minuteman Press in Levittown. Owner of three local locations of Minuteman Press, a full-service printing and marketing company, garnered the esteemed Empire Award from Senator Steve Rhoads. This accolade recognizes small businesses that excel not only in their field but also in their dedication to the surrounding community. Michael Levy, owner of three thriving locations, including one in Levittown, is a former small business consultant and past president of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, and immediate past president of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce. Minuteman Press is not just your average printing shop, it's a dynamic hub fostering
creative solutions and supporting businesses of all sizes. During the pandemic, Michael spearheaded initiatives that navigated businesses through the treacherous waters of shortages and uncertainty. From securing vital supplies like masks and sanitizers to spearheading reopening committees, he earned the title of “Frontline Hero” from the Town of Hempstead for his selfless contributions. His compassion saw no bounds, as he tirelessly donated over 700 3D-printed face shields to local hospitals and doctors during a critical time of need. Congratulations, Michael Levy and Minuteman Press!
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Syosset School Board meeting The Syosset Board of Education will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. in South Woods Middle School. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district’s website, www.syossetschools.org
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Three students from Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School have been named 2024 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars. Congratulations to Syon Khatter, Christina Pan and Richard Wong who were among 300 high school seniors that were selected from 2,162 applicants. Scholars are chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists. The 300 scholars and their schools will receive $2,000 each. The Regeneron Science Talent Search is considered the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors. It provides students with the opportunity to present their research on a national stage while celebrating the hard work of young scientists. Below are the projects which earned the students scholar status: • Syon Khatter – “Investigating Impacts of Sucralose on Hedonic Feeding Behaviors in C. elegans as a Model for Prevention and Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders” • Christina Pan – “A Novel
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Application of the Fenton Reaction in the Chemical Upcycling of Polystyrene” • Richard Wong –“Temporal Phage Therapy: A Strategy for Managing MRSA Resistance Utilizing Bacteriophage Sb-1”
ists will compete for more than $1.8 million in awards from Regeneron, with the grand prize winner receiving $250,000. “On behalf of our entire school district, we extend our congratulations to Syon, Christina and Richard for this extraordinary accomplishment,” said
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary T. O’Meara. “Their dedication to scientific excellence and innovative research has inspired us all. Your achievements are a testament to your passion and hard work and we are immensely proud of your success.”
Forty of the 300 scholars will be chosen as finalists on Jan. 24. In March, the final-
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From left: Lee Road second graders Gabriel Sosa, Mason Meade, Michael Martinez and Isabella Lott shared their dreams of a peaceful future inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 9. Students at Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown School District shared their dreams of peace between all in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 9. Second graders in Rochelle Cascio’s class described their dream of positivity and acceptance on separate heart-
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Jericho HS students named Regeneron Semifinalists High School.” Congratulations as well to Jericho’s Science Research teacher Erin Walsh. Information on Natasha and Victoria’s projects is below.
Natasha Kulviwat
Project Title: The Neurobiology of Suicide: Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown as a Novel Suicide-Risk Biomarker
Pictured left to right are Kim Libertini, Jericho’s curriculum associate for science and technology education; teacher Samantha Sforza, Natasha Kulviwat, Victoria Tan, teacher Erin Walsh, and David Cohen, Jericho High School co-principal. Photo by Denise Nash Congratulations to Jericho seniors Natasha Kulviwat and Victoria Tan for being named Regeneron Science Talent Search Top 300 Scholars. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 2,162 entrants from 712 high schools across 46 states, Puerto Rico and 10 other countries – the highest number of entrants since 1969 and an increase of over 200 from 2023. Scholars were chosen based on their outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and demonstration of exceptional promise as leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through original,
independent research projects, essays, and recommendations. The 300 scholars hail from 196 American and international high schools in 36 states and China. “This honor speaks to the scientific talent, commitment, and perseverance of these two young ladies,” said Jericho’s Curriculum Associate for Science and Technology Kim Libertini. “While we certainly can attribute their success to their intrinsic motivation and curiosity, their success also comes from the inspiring and talented educators they have had throughout their academic journey, the remarkable work and guidance from our science research teachers and the outstanding Science Research Program we have at Jericho
Every 40 seconds, suicide steals a life. However, no biomarker exists for identifying suicide risk. Blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity was investigated by examining claudin-5, albumin, and immunoglobulin-g in the brains of suicide decedents as biomarkers for suicide. This study aimed to i) determine if there were increased extravascular proteins in the brains of suicide decedents; ii) evaluate the association between life stress and claudin-5 as markers of BBB breakdown; iii) identify claudin-5-related gene expression alterations in suicide; iv) compare claudin-5 molecular interactions with medications used to treat suicidal behavior and determine if anti-inflammatory medications could be an alternative. Immunoassays indicated increased neuroinflammation and claudin-5 in the brains of suicide decedents. Photomicrographs indicated excess mislocalized claudin-5 in the neurons of suicide decedents. RNA and DNA data revealed increased activation of the BBB-destabilizing matrix metalloproteinase-1 gene and decreased activation of the claudin-5 gene. Molecular docking indicated weak molecular compatibility of antidepressants to claudin-5, suggesting antidepressants are ineffective in targeting relevant mechanisms associated with BBB breakdown in suicide.
High claudin-5 and albumin levels could serve as pre-markers for suicide risk. By elucidating the role of BBB attenuation in suicide, potential novel diagnostic tools and therapeutics can be characterized, catalyzing prediction and prevention efforts.
Victoria Tan
Project Title: Frontiers in Exoplanetary Science: Novel Approaches to Temperature Prediction and Habitability Assessment
The study of exoplanets has been a burgeoning field in recent years due to the advancement of technology such as the James Webb Space Telescope, with 5,523 confirmed and discovered to date. Efforts are mainly focused towards detection of new planets, especially using machine or deep learning. However, not much analysis is being done on current available exoplanet data. The objective of this project is to take the existing data from databases such as NASA and study the exoplanets themselves, particularly their habitability in relation to temperature and machine learning analysis. A gradient boosting machine learning (ML) model was trained on several combinations of exoplanet-related parameters to predict their temperature. Ten real world examples of exoplanets with temperatures in the habitable range were used to aid in the development of the model, and the model was successful in predicting the actual temperature of the exoplanet. Exoplanet temperature has been difficult and time-consuming to evaluate through traditional methods, but ML usage will speed up this process and assist in analyzing the suitability of planets for future human habitation.
Free online assessment grievance workshops Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) will be partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host two free online community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge the
assessed value of their property online. During this online workshop, taxpayers who disagree with their assessment will learn how to navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any
questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly. For additional information, please contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucoun-
tyny.gov. The workshops will be held on Thursday, January 25, from 12 noon– 2 p.m. and on Thursday, February 22, from 7–9 p.m.
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Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library Thursday, January 18
5:30 p.m.: HYBRID: Yoga with Joe You will learn yoga poses that include standing, sitting, twists, leg stretches, chair poses, and breathing exercises. Mindfulness and living in the moment are woven into the practice. Have a sticky mat, chair, yoga blanket, block and belt. Cost: $60 (10 sessions) 7 p.m.: New Year New Luck with The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum (Grades 1–5) - Explore good luck traditions from around the world. Learn how superstitious sailors protect their ships while at sea. There will be items from the museum’s collection and you will design your own Lunar Dragon, Irish Clover and other good luck charms!
Friday, January 19
10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy (18 Months-5 Years) - Join us for a lively program of music and group activities for you and your child. 2 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Great Performers with Marc Courtade: The Crusty Walter Matthau - There were better looking actors and some with more talent, but Walter Matthau had that special quality that made him memorable. His gravelly voice and New York accent were instantly
recognizable, and his deadpan delivery was always spot on. Matthau was known for his crusty characters and strong comic roles, but did not like being referred to as a comic actor. This talk will showcase his life and career, and remind us why we still remember Walter Matthau.
Saturday, January 20
9:30 a.m.: In-Person Defensive Driving - It Is Well Driving School Completion of this program entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and point reduction. Bring your NY State Driver License and a pen to class. Temperature fluctuates...bring a sweater or jacket! Bring your lunch. Coffee and tea will be available. Cost: $30 In person registration ONLY. Make your check payable to “It Is Well Driving School.” Check must be submitted when signing up. This class is for all ages.
Monday, January 22
2 p.m.: HYBRID: Art Lecture - 50 Best Masterpieces of Europe with Mary Maguire Part 1 - This is a “must-see” lecture if you are planning a trip or have travelled in Europe and want to relive precious memories. In this two-part lecture, totally subjective on my part, as I list chronologically, what I consider to be the
This Week at the Syosset Public Library Thursday, January 18, at 2:00 p.m.
Those Bombastic Blonde Bombshells: Monroe, Mansfield & Van Doren (In-Person) Presenter: Sal St. George, pop culture historian A revealing presentation of blonde bombshells Mamie Van Doren, Jayne Mansfield, and Marilyn Monroe and the personal and professional challenges they experienced. Known as the 3 M’s, their careers intertwined, and they crossed paths at times, and at times were rivals. The trajectory of their individual careers led to scandal and for some, a premature death. No registration needed.
Thursday, January 25, at 2:00 p.m.
Shirley Bassey & Tom Jones (Virtual) Presenter: Richard Knox, retired teacher Among the outstanding British vocalists (both were born in Wales) of the last half-century were Dame Shirley Bassey & Sir Tom Jones. Shirley was a child prodigy and began performing as a teenager in 1953. She is the only female artist to have a British Top 40 song in seven different decades. Tom
Jones' career began with a number of Top 10 hit songs during the 1960s. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2005 for his long career both as a singer and for his work on TV and film. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Thursday, January 25, at 7:30 p.m.
True Crime Club (Virtual) Presenter: Robert P. Ottone Join horror author Robert P. Ottone to learn about a brow-raising true crime case and share your true-crime theories with fellow aficionados! This meetings subject: The Kobe Cannibal. Registration required. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.
Friday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m.
Book-to-Film: “The Zookeeper’s Wife” (In-Person) In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, read the book, then watch the film at the library and see how it was interpreted for the screen. A short discussion will follow led by Stacey Farley, Head of Reference. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion. No registration needed.
50 Best Masterpieces of Europe. In Part 1 we will travel from the Caves of Lascaux to the Cathedral of Chartes. In Part 2 we will continue our journey through the Renaissance, into the Baroque and all the way up to viewing Picasso’s Guernica. Part 2 will be on February 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23
11 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia - Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed. 7 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Decrease Anxiety & Overwhelm with Sommer Chetty, Certified Life Couch - If you would like to stop feeling overwhelmed and anxious, join Sommer for this empowering workshop. She will teach you easy exercises and give you tools which will open your eyes to the story you are creating in your brain. Learn to stop the unhealthy thought patterns that amplify your worry and anxiety. As you begin to see circumstances as neutral and are able to choose thoughts deliberately, you will have a better handle on your emotions and feel better more often!
Wednesday, January 24
2 p.m: VIRTUAL: Leonard Bernstein & Broadway with Stephen Nachamie, Stage & Film Director - Stephen will celebrate the life, work and collaborations of the great Leonard Bernstein on Broadway. With the recent release of Bradley Cooper’s biopic Maestro, there is a resurgence of interest on the life and times of the composer. We’ll discuss his many Broadway collaborations including Jerome Robbins,
Comden and Green, Stephen Sondheim and shows such as On the Town, West Side Story, Wonderful Town, Join Stephen and celebrate the life, work and collaborations of the great Leonard Bernstein.
Thursday, January 25
10 a.m.: HYBRID: Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - During this chair yoga class you will move from head to toe, using the chair as a prop for support. This practice is for all levels...including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you! Cost: $54 (9 sessions) 1 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Get Smart About New Vehicle Technology with Al Lichtenthal from AARP - Learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current car, or what technology to look for when shopping for a new car. The safety benefits of blind spot warning systems, forward collision warnings and more. 7 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Journal Your Way to Health & Happiness with Dominic Marino, RN, MPA - Join Dominic in learning how to use reflective journaling to expand our view of health and happiness. Using a wholistic view, we’ll explore how our everyday activities impact who we are becoming. Leveraging healthcare experience and storytelling, we’ll cover how the mind, body, spirit, social, financial & work elements drive the direction of our health & happiness. Come learn how journaling can help us to maximize our healing and wellness so that we can live our healthiest lives. Register for all events at https://www. jericholibrary.org/events/month Non-residents may register beginning 2 weeks before each program.
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East Broadway Elementary School student Elise Rodriguez represented the Philippines at the school’s first Multicultural Night on Jan. 11.
Families represented their cultures in many ways, such as an opportunity to take a selfie with Mona Lisa at the Italy booth.
The first Multicultural Night at East Broadway Elementary School was a massive success, bringing the whole community together to enjoy a taste of each other’s cultures on Jan. 11. Nationalities from around the world were represented in the packed East Broadway gymnasium as students and
learn as guests read the facts that filled homemade poster boards at each booth. Caribbean, Chinese, Dominican, Greek, Irish, Korean and many more cultures were represented, offering all the opportunity to experience and taste something new. Due to the event’s success, it will make a return next year.
their families were invited to show off their cultural backgrounds. Families wore authentic garb, brought props and activities and prepared delicious treats for all to enjoy. Inside blank passports, students visited every “country” and received stickers signifying their stay. There was something for everyone to
Props were a big part of the fun at Multicultural Night.
“Seeing all of our school’s cultures represented tonight is wonderful to see,” Principal Jordan Margolis said. “The more we learn about the traditions of our neighbors, the closer we become as a community.” Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
Students stopped by each “country” — in this case, Jamaica – to get their passport stamped.
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Car stolen with woman asleep
Hicksville dentist honored for service
From page 1 The French Workshop, leaving the woman in the vehicle. The woman awoke when the vehicle suddenly used its brakes. The unknown man who was operating the vehicle noticed the victim seated in the rear, displayed a knife and demanded she exit. The victim complied and the vehicle fled northbound on S. Oyster Bay Road. No injuries were reported. The subject is described as a male dressed in all black. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above incident to contact Crime Stopper at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.
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Senator Steve Rhoads was joined by members of the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce as he presented the New York State Empire Award to Dr. Phillip Tornatore. From page 1 providing essential dental screenings and treatment. Dr. Tornatore is a passionate member of the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce and Hicksville Kiwanis, serving
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as a President and Secretary during his 16-year membership with the latter. Driven by his compassion, Dr. Tornatore regularly performs pro bono dental work, ensuring that everyone in the community
has access to quality care. He regularly participates in the Toys for Tots program and volunteers at Hicksville district elementary schools - educating first graders about the importance of dental health.
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NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice of Registered Assumed Name New York, Nassau County Please be advised that Alaimo, Vincenzo, living at Bethpage, New York [11714], Is the Executor/Beneficiary/Name holder of the business now being carried on at Bethpage, New York 11714, In the following assumed name, to wit: VINCENZO ALAIMO: and the nature of the said business is commerce. This statement is to be filed with the clerk of this county, this day of January, 2024, Bethpage, New York, Nassau County. File #1444965800028 File Date: January 3, 2024, Status: Active/Good Standing 2x3/8
New York State Senator Steve Rhoads and Legislator Laura Schaffer attended the Northwest Civic Association of Hicksville’s Holiday celebration where they recognized dedicated Hicksville residents who consistently work towards bettering the local community. Congratulations to Dolores Sartor, Patricia Gephard, and Joel and Barbara Berse for their unwavering commitment, hard work, and years of dedication to bettering Hicksville. Through their tireless efforts, they have helped to make Hicksville a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
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Standards and is taught by New York State Certified Teachers. Students will be selected for the program by a random lottery observed by the district’s auditing firm. Requests received after the deadline will not be accommodated. Please check the Hicksville Public School website for the lottery date. Seats are limited, and placement is not guaranteed. If you would like to enter your child in the Pre-Kindergarten lottery, please complete the online application no later than 3 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2024. To access the form, visit: https://www.hicksvillepublicschools.org/programs/pre-_kindergarten If you have additional questions, contact the Pre-Kindergarten Department at 516-733-2371 or email: preschool@ hicksvillepublicschools.org.
The Hicksville Public School District is offering a full day Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2024–2025 school year. To be eligible to participate, children must be 4 years of age prior to Dec. 1, 2024 with a birthdate between Dec. 2, 2019 and Dec. 1, 2020. Selection for this program is lottery-based and requires the completion of an application. Applications for the lottery will be available on Jan. 2, 2024 and must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Please complete only one application. Pre-K classes will run Monday through Friday and will follow the school district’s school calendar. There is no cost to participate in this program. Students must reside in the Hicksville school district to be eligible. Families are responsible for providing transportation for their child. The curriculum follows NYS Pre-Kindergarten
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NYS Will Be in Path of Totality: Best Places to View Solar Eclipse on April 8 EDITED BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM A gigantic swath of New York State will be in the path of totality of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. Miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience when the moon completely covers the sun, turning day into night and sparking all sorts of eerie reactions and you’ll have to wait 400 years for the next total solar eclipse in New York State. The total solar eclipse will begin around 3:20 pm (the time will differ depending what part of the state you are in), and last up to 3 minutes and 38 seconds depending on your vantage point, with about a half-hour before and after totality when you see the moon making its dramatic pass to cover and then recede. The regions, cities, towns and villages where the viewing is most ideal – a 124-mile wide path stretching from Chautauqua-Allegheny to the majestic Niagara Falls in Greater Niagara, over the pristine Finger Lakes, mighty Adirondacks, and magical Thousand Islands-Seaway are taking on a festival atmosphere, and attractions, from the Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory to the Rochester Museum & Science Center are hosting events even days before. Editors at New York State’s tourism bureau, ILoveNY, have curated the best places in each of the regions to go. You should plan early and book accommodations (and check the weather three days before), and remember to bring your eclipse glasses (though some festivals and events will be handing them out) and filter for your camera:
Grab your eclipse glasses and head to upstate New York State for the best viewing of the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Plan early and book now. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com Best Viewing Spots in the Adirondacks
The Adirondacks Region is going all-out for the Solar Eclipse, with many venues and festivities. More than half of the Adirondack Park will be in the path of totality, when the entire face of the sun is obscured by the moon. Rachel Dymond, Editorial Project Manager of ILOVENY.com, has prepared this curated list of destination-worthy sites that offer ideal vantage points for the rare astronomical event. Olympic Legacy Sites in Lake Placid: Lake Placid, home to four distinct Olympic sites used in the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics, is hosting “Glow for the Gold” where you can marvel in the eclipse for
free from historic venues including the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval; Olympic Jumping Complex; Mt Van Hoevenberg; and at Whiteface Mountain (a free event, but discounted lift tickets for a once-in-a-lifetime ski day, then party at Cloudspin Bar & Grill deck, eclipse glasses included). Festive events will feature eclipse sunglasses, glow sticks and music. (www.lakeplacid.com/events/glowfor-the-gold-at-lake-placid-legacysites) Tupper Lake is in the center of the path of the Solar Eclipse and will experience 3 minutes and 35 seconds of totality. “Totality in Tupper, ” a free community event at the 115-acre Wild Center in the Adirondacks, will feature free solar viewing glasses, telescope and binocular view sta-
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tions, make your own pinhole viewers, XL Solar viewing glasses, livestream of NASA coverage, special programming in Planet Adirondack, live creature features that focus on how the sun affects animals’ lives, circadian rhythms, and yearly behavior, solar-powered maple tastings, tours, tapping demos, special themed foods, food trucks, New Forest Music composition, live glass-blowing demonstration from reps from the Corning Museum of Glass, live community mural creation, solar-powered silent disco with live DJ, and opportunities to get commemorative eclipse tattoos from hand poke tattoo artist Jane Romm (wildcenter.org/eclipse). Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory is hosting free family-oriented activities include a 36’ mega-screen that will provide numerous multimedia experiences, live music, food, NASA live streaming, guest speakers, demonstrations, and crafts. Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center: The VIC’s 25 miles of trails, including six miles of interpretive nature trails, showcase the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains and provide unparalleled opportunities to view, hear, photograph, and enjoy nature– and the Eclipse! Connect with nature, astronomy and weave through woodland and marshland, by ponds, brooks, and bogs. Eclipse events are being hosted on campus at Paul Smith’s College. Saranac Lake: Head downtown on April 8, 2024 for “Saranac Lake Solar Fest” where there will be live music, art exhibitions, food and Continued on next page
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NYS Will Be in Path of Totality: Best Places to View Solar Eclipse on April 8 Continued from previous page drinks, and a supreme vantage point to view the eclipse surrounded by scenic mountains and lakes. The Village Main Street is the venue for the community wide viewing party. Additional viewing points downtown include: Hotel Saranac Terrace, Saranac Waterfront Lodge’s waterfront yard, Riverside Park extending to Riverfront Park, and Berkley Green. Lake Placid, with the sparkling Mirror Lake, is in the path of totality. Pack a picnic and settle in at Mid’s Park, where there will be live music and activities throughout the day. Additional activities will be held at nearby John Brown Farm, Marcy Field. The Lake Placid Horse Show Grounds and North Elba Athletic Fields are also fantastic wide open viewing areas to catch the Eclipse. Nestled along the picturesque northwestern shore of Lake Champlain, Point Au Roche State Park is an ideal destination for viewing the Solar Eclipse. This stunning location perfectly aligns with the path of totality, and the combination of its protected beach area, expansive open shorelines, and diverse network of walking and hiking trails makes it an exceptional setting for observing celestial phenomena. Ausable Chasm, touted as the “Grand Canyon of the East”, makes for an extraordinary place to view the Eclipse along any of its five miles of well-maintained hiking trails. As you walk along you’ll reach multiple scenic vistas that provide different perspectives of the natural beauty of Ausable Chasm, while interpretive signage describes the native flora, wildlife, and geologic history. Immerse yourself in geological and astronomical splendor, all in the same spot! (This is a private attraction so expect to pay admission fee.) Blue Mountain Lake: Total Solar Eclipse Experience at The ADKX (Adirondack Experience): The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake ($25 admission includes live music, eclipse glasses, food trucks, museum exhibits, commemorative photos.)
High Peaks Resort on the shores of Mirror Lake in the heart of Lake Placid is offering a Total Solar Eclipse package . In addition to the eclipse viewing on April 8, 2024, High Peaks Resort is throwing a lawn party from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM with food, drink, and entertainment at Lake House. (Book: https:// www.highpeaksresort.com/events-atlake-placid/total-solar-eclipse). Also, The Lodge at Schroon Lake (210 Registration Way, Schroon Lake, (www.lodgeatschroonlake.com) is hosting a community watch party on the resort’s property. Another lodge that can serve as an excellent base is Lorca Adirondacks, Indian Lake (thelorca.com, 518-300-3916). More lodging: https://www.adirondackhub.com/lodging You can also view the Eclipse at these Adirondack sites: Cadyville Recreation Park, City of Plattsburgh Beach. Byron Park, Arrowhead Park - Inlet, Mt Sabattis Recreation Area, Makomis Fire Tower / Sacandaga River Community Park, Newcomb Overlook, Crown Point State Historic Site, Jay Village Green, Westport Golf, Powerhouse Park - Port Henry Public Beach, “The Grove” municipal park, and Frontier Town Gateway. More information at www.2024eclipse.com. (See the full blog at https://www. iloveny.com/blog/post/best-2024-total-solar-eclipse-viewing-spots-in-the-adirondacks/)
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Curated by Emma Frisbie, Digital Content Coordinator for ILOVENY.com The Finger Lakes offers the perfect pairing of picturesque views with the total solar eclipse experience on April 8, 2024. Witness this once-in-a-lifetime event from the sandy shores of Lake Ontario, at multi-day magical eclipse celebrations, alongside a 96-foot Rochester High Falls. Here are some of the Finger Lakes’ best viewing spots: Rochester Museum and Science Center is hosting a four-day ROC The Eclipse weekend festival featuring
music and food, 200 hands-on activities and exhibits, live science shows and programs at the museum or travel through the universe under the 65-foot dome theater of the Strasenburgh Planetarium (www.rochestereclipse2024.com). Rochester’s High Falls: On any normal day, High Falls, the tallest waterfall on the Genesee River, is an extraordinary view - where else can you see a 96-foot waterfall amid a bustling cityscape? But on April 8, 2024, this view will be spectacular and totality will last 3 minutes and 38 seconds. Exceptional angles of the falls can be seen from the overlook in High Falls Terrace Park or the rooftop of one of the largest and oldest continually operating breweries in America, the Genesee Brew House. Sodus Point Beach Park: Witness this celestial phenomenon from the sandy beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park alongside the mingling waters of the peaceful Sodus Bay and the spirited coast of Lake Ontario. You won’t have any trouble finding a great spot on the 1,150-foot pier with views of the original 140-yearold Sodus Point Lighthouse, Lighthouse Museum, Chimney Bluffs, and Sodus Outer Lighthouse. (Free admission.) Fair Haven Beach State Park offers views from 1,500 feet of sandy beaches at one of the finest public lakefronts on the eastern shoreline of Lake Ontario amid dramatic bluffs, hilly woodlands, and endless scenic views. Enjoy hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, a ball field, an 18 hole golf course. Green Lakes State Park: Admire the wonder of the eclipse alongside the geological and biological wonders of two deep glacial pothole lakes in the 2,100-acre Green Lakes State Park. The lakes were carved out of bedrock by glacial-melt waterfalls, making them very deep (195 feet!). Because of this, the lakes have a still, mirror-like appearance, revealing ancient plant and animal life and creating an amazing photo and viewing spot. Geneva, on the scenic shores of Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes is hosting a three-day “Embrace the Dark Festival” with exciting eclipse-
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The Diet for Health BY CHARLYN FARGO If your New Year’s resolution hasn’t lasted any longer than your kids’ Christmas toys, here’s a way to get started again. Consider the Mediterranean diet to make some lasting healthy changes. For the fourth year in a row, it ranked as the best overall diet by U.S. News and World Report. It also claimed the top spot in five other lists -- best diets for healthy
eating, easiest diets to follow, best diets for diabetes, best plant-based diets and best heart-healthy diets. Just in case you’re wondering, the DASH diet and “flexitarian” diet tied for the No. 2 spot on the Best Diets Overall ranking list. The keto diet? Bottom of the list, ranking 37 out of 39 for Best Diets Overall and 39th in Best Diets for Healthy Eating. The rankings are made by an expert
panel of 24 of the country’s top nutritionists and specialists in diabetes, heart health and weight loss. But back to the Mediterranean, which seems to be the best way to eat healthy and get to your healthy weight. How do you get started eating Mediterranean? It’s based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries around the Mediterranean, such as Italy and Greece, back Continued on page 5
themed events. Kick the weekend off with a tour of a historic observatory from the 1800s, live music, science-based winery and brewery tours, special viewing hotel packages. For the grand finale on April 8, make your way to the Geneva Lakefront or Seneca Lake State Park, a 141-acre park located on the northern end of Seneca Lake,for an unobstructed view of the beautiful blue waters and wide open skies (www.eclipsegeneva. com). Genesee Country Village & Museum’s Solar Spectacle is three days of historical happenings leading up to the eclipse including special programming, performances, and activities. Throughout your journey through the 19th-century village, discover how Americans of this time period viewed, understood, and recorded total solar eclipses, viewing location experiences from the historic village, South Field Drive-In, or one of the other exceptional spots. Other Eclipse viewing spots: Upper Onondaga Park, Conesus Lake, Hemlock Lake, Genesee Valley Greenway State Park, Livingston County Fairgrounds. Also, the lakefronts of the Finger Lakes will be a prime viewing locations - Seneca Lake, Canandaigua Lake, and Honeoye Lake each have public lakefront parks. Visit www.fingerlakes.org/ eclipse-2024. See the full blog at https://www. iloveny.com/blog/post/best-2024-totalsolar-eclipse-viewing-spots-in-the-fingerlakes/ More information at iloveny.com Next: Best Solar Eclipse Viewing in Greater Niagara, ChautauquaAllegheny, Thousand Islands Seaway ____________________________ © 2024 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.
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On “Begin The Beguine” BY LOU THEODORE This one is about a song. Yes, a song. It’s “Begin the Beguine.” Let’s start with the word beguine. Webster claims it is a Roman Catholic religious order of sisterhoods founded in the 12th century who devoted themselves to charity and good work that included providing refuge for women left widowed or unmarried by the loss of men during the Crusades. But it is also defined as a native dance of the island of Martinique, later popularized by the black community in the United States Here’s something I dug out of the literature on the song itself. It was reportedly written by Cole Porter on a Pacific cruise ship during the summer of 1935. Later that year, it became part of a Broadway musical “Jubilee,” and closed soon after its opening. However, it didn’t die, although a reviewer claimed the song would be more appropriately titled “End the Beguine.” Two years later, the song resurfaced thanks to Arthur Jacob Arshowsky, aka Artie Shaw. It became a best-selling record that year, peaking at No. 3, while skyrocketing Shaw and his band from obscurity to fame and popularity. This recording became one of the most famous and popular of the entire “Swing Era.” There were subsequent releases by all the major big bands, including Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller, often as an instrumental. As a vocal song, it was Frank Sinatra, Ann-Margaret, Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, Elvis Presley, and the one and only Julio Iglesias. Iglesias recorded a captivating Spanish version of “Begin the Beguine,” titled “Volver a Empezar.” Go to YouTube to hear many of these versions of the song, but particularly Julio’s.
Over the years, I had three favorite songs. 1. “Someday Soon” (Judy Collins). I’ve had the song occasionally sung to me by Mary O’Dowd, the beautiful legendary Irish folk singer. 2. “Heat Wave” (The Sherels). 3. “So Tired” (Russ Morgan). Morgan was another Swing Era band leader; it was his only hit around the mid-1940s. Two years ago, I heard BtB again after a lapse of several decades and… well… it is now also one of my favorites. Here are Porter’s lyrics to my new found gem. When they begin the beguine It brings back the sound of music so tender, It brings back a night of tropical splendor, It brings back a memory ever green. I’m with you once more under the stars, And down by the shore an orchestra’s playing And even the palms seem to be swaying When they begin the beguine. To live it again is past all endeavor, Except when that tune clutches my heart, And there we are, swearing to love forever, And promising never, never to part. What moments divine, what rapture serene, Till clouds came along to disperse the joys we had tasted, And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted, I know but too well what they mean; So don’t let them begin the beguine Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember; Let it sleep like the dead desire I only remember
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When they begin the beguine. Oh yes, let them begin the beguine, make them play Till the stars that were there before return above you, Till you whisper to me once more, “Darling, I love you!” And we suddenly know, what heaven we’re in, When they begin the beguine. Perhaps, the lyrics sound corny to some. But not when you hear it with the accompanying music. It really is something special, particularly with Artie Shaw and his clarinet. Do yourself a favor and listen to any or all of the various versions. You won’t be disappointed. It will place you in a romantic tropical setting, much like the classic “Bali Ha’i” from the play/movie South Pacific (and my favorite novel of all times – Michener’s first writing endeavor that recounted his experienc-
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es during WWII’s war scenes in the South Pacific). While cabaret-ing with the Queen, my last two requests of a band/group for BtB resulted in something to the effect that “we never heard of it.” That may have been the driving force behind my writing this article. Note: The December 5 book signing event (“Winning at Casinos”) at the Village of East Williston Library was a success. Mary picked up the tab at the reception that followed at Sputino’s Restaurant in Williston Park. It’s fair to say that a good time was had by all. Thanks to those of you who attended and/or purchased a book ($9.00 on Amazon). Visit the author at: www. theodorenewsletter.com and / or Basketball Coaching 101 @ Facebook
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Women and Social Security -- Common Misunderstandings BY TOM MARGENAU Whether you’re a man or woman, Social Security rules can sometimes be confusing and hard to understand. Today I’m going to go over some common misunderstandings that women have about their eligibility for benefits. And almost all these misunderstandings have to do with benefits they might be due from a spouse in addition to their own Social Security benefits. Let me begin my clarification of these rules by making this general statement: If you have worked and earned your own Social Security benefit, you will almost always be paid that benefit first. Only after you are getting your own retirement benefit will the Social Security Administration look to your husband’s record to see if you are due any additional spousal benefits. (The big exception to this rule applies to widows, as we shall learn later in this column.) Many married women think they can take reduced benefits (at 62, for example) on a husband’s Social Security account and then at full retirement age, switch to full benefits on their own record. But that can’t be done. There is something called the “open-ended application rule” that essentially says if you file for one kind of Social Security benefit, you are “deemed” to be filing for any and all other benefits you might be due at the same time. So that means if you file for spousal benefits, you are also filing for your own Social Security benefits. (Although again, there is that exception that applies to widows.) Speaking of widows, many women think that if they take reduced retirement benefits on their own Social Security record, that reduction will carry over to any future widow’s benefits they might be due. But that’s not the case. Your widow’s rate is based on one thing only -- how old you are when you start taking widow’s benefits. If you are over your full retirement age when that happens, you’re going to get a full widow’s benefit, no matter when you started your own benefits. As I was writing the above couple sentences, I originally wrote down: “Your widow’s rate is based on one thing only: your age when your husband dies.” Many times, that’s the case. For example, if your husband dies when you are 64, and you start getting widow’s benefits then, your widow’s rate would be about 80% of your husband’s benefit. But, that 64-year-old woman could decide to take, or continue receiving, her own retirement benefits and delay filing for widow’s benefits until she reaches full retirement age. Widows are the only Social Security beneficiaries who can waive the deemed filing rule mentioned earlier and take reduced benefits on one record and later file for full benefits on another record.
Or lots of times, it’s to a woman’s advantage to start widow’s benefits first and delay her own retirement benefits until age 70. For example, that 64-yearold woman mentioned above could start off getting widow’s benefits. As I said, it would be about an 80% rate. If she could live on that until age 70, she could then switch to about 130% of her own retirement benefit. Another common misunderstanding has to do with the “10-year rule.” Many women think they have to be married for 10 years before they can collect benefits from a husband’s Social Security record. But that 10-year rule only applies to divorced women. In other words, if you are trying to get benefits from an ex-husband’s Social Security account, you would have had to be married to him for 10 years to be eligible. But if you’re still married to your husband, that 10-year rule doesn’t apply. However, there is a law that says you have to be married at least nine months. Speaking of divorced spouses, lots of women are concerned that if their ex-husband remarries, any benefits due his new wife will affect what the former wife might be due on the ex’s record. But that’s not true. Those benefits don’t offset one another. Or to put that another way, both a current wife and ex-wife could get whatever benefits they might be due from a guy’s Social Security account. If you have been married to more than one man, you are potentially due benefits on either husband’s Social Security record (assuming you meet the eligibility requirements -- such as duration of marriage or your age). You won’t collect benefits on both records. You will get benefits from the husband on whose record you are due the higher benefit. Women who have been married more than once also have some misunderstandings about their Social Security rights. For example, if you are currently married to one man, you cannot collect benefits on another man’s Social Security record. The primary exception to this rule applies to widows who remarry after age 60. A woman over age 60 can get married and still be eligible for benefits from a deceased husband’s (or ex-husband’s) Social Security record. Speaking of women getting benefits from an ex-husband, I frequently hear comments similar to this one: “No wonder Social Security has problems. I know several men who have been married multiple times. If all these women are getting benefits from all these ex-husbands, they must be draining the system dry!” But actually, it’s rather unusual to have two women getting benefits on one guy’s record. And in my 50 years of doing this stuff, I only once saw a record where three women were getting bene-
fits from one guy’s account. Why is it so unusual? Even though a guy might have had two or three or even more ex-wives, they all don’t get benefits on his account because one or more of the exes have remarried or because they are due bene-
fits on their own Social Security record. If you want to learn more, there is a whole chapter devoted to benefits for women in my little guidebook called Continued on next page
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Don’t Sell, Build Rapport and Relationships BY PHILIP A. RAICES If you are a seller, investor, purchaser, or even potential tenant, are you being properly advised and educated sufficiently enough, or seeking out someone to consult you about the current challenging market? Do you know enough about how to strategize and position yourself as a seller? If an investor, are you doing your due diligence when looking and finding a quality property and knowing the short and long-term R.O.I.? As a purchaser who has dropped out for a multitude of reasons; have you thought outside the box and need and desire creative and cutting-edge ways to keep you in the market? Even if you are looking for a rental, are you open to learning how you might potentially be in a position to purchase, by listening and learning various strategies and methods of ways that you can accomplish this to be a homeowner and build your long-term wealth? To me as a professional real estate broker and experienced journalist, building a spark, leading to positive rapport, and long-term relationships with a Realtor will assist you in gaining a trusted advisor, with the expertise and knowledge that you deserve. This will surely assist you in saving, earning, and keeping more of your hardearned dollars in your pocket (instead of someone else’s) in the short and long term. This is also of utmost importance for all Realtors in doing the same in building and growing their businesses and income. There are times when we as brokers have to take a step back and pay it forward by giving more than we may take. We must take into account, realize, and be cognizant that some of
our clients might be having difficult times financially or are looking for guidance and have many pressing questions in solving their dilemmas. Our job is to always try to perform skillfully and to take a position to be the best “problem solvers” and have the required and necessary and complete knowledge to step up to the plate to be a troubleshooter, fixer of issues, and difficulties in coming to satisfactory resolutions. This will lead to minimizing stress for all involved, maximizing client satisfaction, and solving issues along the way to the closing table. This is the most advantageous path to take in leaving a lasting impression. We as brokers surely need to earn a living especially today with the costs of everything and the intricacies of running a successful and profitable business. However, many lose sight of what is truly most important, taking care and the concerns of our clients! It’s not about selling anything, but what it’s about is nurturing, guiding, and educating consumers to assist them in making the best and most advantageous decisions in the sale, purchase, or investment of the most expensive and valuable asset that they will have potentially owned in their lifetimes! Being at the top of one’s game will be tantamount to becoming more involved and being transparent, sympathetic, compassionate, and empathetic. Appreciating and understanding client concerns worries and
a seller or buyer’s agent during the transaction. From my 42 years in the industry, I have never seen any Broker or company fix commissions. We don’t put handcuffs or any pressure on any homeowner and the seller has a legal right to say no to any specific amount of commission. Negotiating is part of the proceedings. Way back when, we got paid a higher percentage on a sale and our remuneration was less. As prices and our expenses have increased drastically over the years those who do their business in a professional, candid, upfront, and legal way by adhering to the NAR code of ethics as well as the “fairing house” rules created by HUD, in most instances charge less of a percentage but are worth what they earn today. The “cream of the crop” follows the rules and regulations and is a cut above the rank and file. We deserve our income because we do the right thing for our clients. I wonder why (my estimation) 100,000 agents have left the industry since 2020? My saying is, “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care and know!” Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. For a 15-minute consultation, value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 My New Electronic signature/Bio/Reviews to save to your contacts: https://onetapconnect. com/turnkeyrealestate-philraices or email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com https://WWW.Li-RealEstate.Com
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in the 1960s. Those Italians and Greeks were exceptionally healthy compared with Americans and had a low risk of many diseases. So, researchers began studying what they were eating. The Mediterranean diet focuses on plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, breads, legumes, potatoes, nuts and seeds. The main dietary fat is extra-virgin olive oil, and the diet also includes moderate amounts of red wine, fish, poultry, dairy and eggs. Red meat typically plays a small part, often only at Sunday dinner.
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stress during the selling, investing, purchasing, and renting process will aid in dealing with minimizing and solving those bumps in the road. This can only lead to a stronger more caring and mindful importance of those crucial and valuable relationships and a foundation for continued success today and in the future. A client might want or need to buy a home, let’s call that home “chocolate”, but some will try to sell them another home, let’s call that “vanilla,” just to make a sale and not focus on their “specific needs and wants” by working smarter and harder to find their chocolate! I would rather do the latter by growing a stronger connection and greater confidence with consumers for future referrals and recommendations. That is the true lifeblood of any successful long-term business. Over the last year or two, there have been major lawsuits against the National Association of Realtors as well as some of the largest firms due to issues with “supposed” fixing and inflating commissions. However, there are appeals currently underway. Part of the problem that has led to this unfortunate event is the lack of providing accurate information, transparency in the transaction, and the discussion of fees and how and why we don’t just get paid for doing what we do, but why and how some of us earn our commissions; being the best we can be in becoming our clients best advocate and representative whether
That pattern has found to improve health and prevent disease, especially heart disease. A large study, called the Predimed study, looked at 7,447 individuals with a high risk of heart disease. For five years, participants followed one of three different diets -- a Mediterranean diet with added extra-virgin olive oil, a Mediterranean diet with added nuts and a low-fat diet control group. The risk of combined heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease was lower by 31% in the Mediterranean and olive oil group and 28% in the Mediterranean and nuts group. And dropout rates were twice as high in the control group compared with
the two Mediterranean groups. Results like that have been repeated over and over. Other studies are showing that the Mediterranean diet can help with weight loss, Type 2 diabetes and premature death. The bottom line is this is a diet worth looking into. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. . COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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The 5 Questions My Readers Ask Most Often BY MARY HUNT If you were to dive into my inbox, you might assume you’d find lots of questions on laundry, copycat recipes or what the best inexpensive fill-in-the-blank is. I do get lots of those. But it’s questions about credit cards and consumer debt that come out the winner in that contest. You, like I, may find that curious because I am not a financial planner or investment adviser. I can boast no licenses or certifications in those fields. I have life experience, and I have that in spades. I’ve been horribly in debt, having owned 35 credit cards (yes, all the same time!) many years ago. I’ve foolishly leased a bevy of new cars. I’ve hit rock bottom, struggled madly to escape the sea of financial ruin, and am now onto the dry ground of living 100% debt-free! I have learned a lot on the journey. What follows are the most often-asked questions and my answers, representing my own opinions. I invite you to take them for what they’re worth. Q: Should I take a home equity loan to pay off my credit cards? A: No. The best way to understand this is to consider the worst-case scenario: What are the consequences if you cannot keep up with your payments? If you default on a credit card account, the bank will charge you fees and penalties and trash your credit report. But they cannot take your home. But if you transfer that unsecured debt to your home using a home equity loan and then
get into financial trouble, you could find yourself on the street with your recliner. Defaulting on a home equity loan results in foreclosure. But it’s more than that. Your home’s equity is an appreciating asset. Left alone and allowed to grow over time, you will eventually achieve 100% equity, meaning you own a house free and clear. You’ll never reach that goal if you keep looking at your home’s equity as an ATM or secret savings account. Q: Should I really put money into savings even though I have a lot of credit card debt? A: Absolutely. You need an emergency fund -- a stash that will be there when you find yourself in a financial pickle. Here’s why: If you do not have an emergency stash to cover stuff that happens (trust me, stuff always happens), you will have no choice but to run to a credit card for a bailout. You’ll never get off the credit card debt treadmill if you don’t stop adding new purchases -- even if it’s an emergency. You need to save something from every paycheck (10% sounds about right to me) so you can eventually part company with credit card debt altogether. Q: Which credit card bill should I pay off first, the one with the smallest balance or the one with the highest interest rate? A: You should target the smallest debt first. Here’s why: We are emotional creatures. We need gratification sooner rather than later. If it takes you five years to pay off your debt with the highest interest
because it just happens to be your largest debt, too, you will get discouraged. But if you target the smallest one and manage to pay it off in a few months, locking eyeballs with that $0 balance will give you a huge emotional payoff and precisely what you need to keep going by tackling the next most enormous debt, and on and on until every credit card balance is at $0. Q: Should I use my tax refund to pay down credit card debt or stash it into an emergency fund? A: That depends on your current savings situation. If you have at least enough cash to put away in a savings account that is sufficient to pay all of your bills for three months without a paycheck, then I think using your refund to pay down your debt is a great idea. But if you don’t have an emergency fund, saving your refund might be a terrific way to give your emergency fund a jumpstart. Q: Should I transfer my debt to a 0% credit card? A: It’s tricky, and it all depends on your situation, the terms of this new 0% card, and your determination to use it to your best advantage. Make sure you read that fine print several times and that you fully understand it. (Good luck. One study says some terms and conditions are written at a 27th-grade level.) Is there a transfer fee? If you transfer a $5,000 balance subject to a 4% transfer fee, that would be $200 right up front. Ouch! How long does the 0% teaser rate last? What is the default rate, and could you handle that big interest rate if something unforeseen
happens and you fall behind? If you are determined to pay the balance in full within the next six months, and there is no transfer fee, you may come out ahead. The bottom line is that it’s always a gamble with credit card accounts. You have to work hard to beat the banks at their own game to make you the winner! Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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Cats Versus Flowerpots BY JEFF RUGG Q: We have a new rescue cat. For reasons we don’t know, it has been digging the soil out of the tops of all the house plants. It is using the litter box just fine, so it isn’t that. We tried several home remedies and sprays that didn’t work. I just want to put a barrier on the soil, but I am afraid of harming the plants and I don’t want to make it hard to water the plants.
What do you think would be a good option that isn’t too expensive and won’t harm the cat or the plants? We have a lot of larger pots and we don’t want to make them heavier, so we don’t want to cover the soil in the pots with gravel. A: Who knows the minds of some cats? Since it is a rescue, maybe it found mice by digging, or it dug under fences to escape, or who knows what else. At least it is not a cat that is throwing up all the
time or using the plant pots as the litter box. You are right: There are a lot of homemade remedies such as coffee grounds, orange peels, garlic, vinegar, plastic forks, bamboo skewers and so on. I wouldn’t want those things in my flowerpots either. Some of them, such as the vinegar, can harm the plants; and sharp things such as the skewers could harm the cat. Anyway, you are right that some types of barriers will stop the airflow into the soil and that will harm the plant roots. Plants in containers need air in the soil. The container blocks the airflow from the sides, which wouldn’t happen to plants growing in the ground. If you use plastic wrap or aluminum foil on the top of the pot, you block the flow of air. A loose fitting of these materials is probably just fine. These solutions also can make it harder to water. I suggest that if you are looking for a nicer-looking barrier that can block the cat but not air and water, you try window screen material. It is easy to cut with scissors and can be purchased in a long roll
inexpensively. Depending on the plants in the pot, you can cut a slit or two to make it easy to install around the trunk. If you cut it in a square that is larger than the pot, the corners can fold over the pot to hold it in place. You could cut it into a circle that fits inside the top edge of the pot. If the cat pulls it off, you could try a crochet hoop to hold the screen in the circular shape and lock it into place on the plant trunk. If the cat is really tough and strong, you could switch to using wire screen mesh -- sometimes called hardware cloth. It has thicker wires and comes with holes one-eighth to one-quarter inch apart. It requires a strong cutter and leaves sharp points on the wires. Cut it larger than needed and bend the wires underneath to make the points safer. Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. . COPYRIGHT 2024 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS
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Orion Distances BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Jan. 21-27, 2024 With the moon appearing so bright this week, it’ll be hard to see much in the night sky except for the moon itself along with the brilliant planet Jupiter high overhead. Fortunately, at this time of year, our sky is adorned with some of the brightest stars of the entire year: the region of Orion, the hunter. This is beginning to rise above the eastern horizon after sunset, and you should be able to see these stars easily even over bright moonlight. Orion marks a fascinating piece of celestial real estate, and his mythology is quite ancient. He was known to the Sumerians of Mesopotamia; the Egyptians saw him as the god Osiris; and some early Greek stories portray him as a great and strong hunter and son of the sea god Poseidon. It’s understandable why they chose a great hunter to represent this star grouping: It’s one of the few constellations that -- with some imagination -can be made to resemble its namesake. Two stars -- Betelgeuse and Bellatrix -- mark the shoulders of the celestial giant. Saiph and Rigel form his knees. And his midsection sports three stars in a nearly straight line that outline his belt. Unfortunately, the fainter stars that make up his head and arms won’t be visible until we lose the bright moonlight next week.
We can, however, follow the three “belt” stars downward toward the east and find Sirius, the brightest star in the heavens and the main star of Canis Major, the great hunting dog. With only these brilliant stars visible in the moonlight this week, let’s take the opportunity to ponder an interesting thought: What would Orion look like if we could travel there to see it up close? The question is one I’ve received many times over the years, but it presupposes that Orion is a real place. It is not. What we trace out as shapes in the sky are simply our imaginations attempting to make some sense out of a celestial maze of randomly scattered stars. In fact, all stars are at greatly different distances from us. Take Sirius, for example. Not only is it the brightest star in the heavens, but it’s one of the nearest as well, lying only about 8.6 light-years away. A light-year, if you recall, is the distance that a beam of light can travel in one year -- about six trillion miles. So, Sirius lies about 51 trillion miles away. That’s 51 followed by 12 zeroes. The stars of Orion are considerably farther. Bellatrix is the closest of those we can see this week, lying some 250 light-years away (about 1,500 trillion miles). Using light-years, however, gives us another perspective. Since the light of Bellatrix has taken 250 years to reach us, we see that star as it was in 1773!
Other stars are considerably farther. For example, the reddish-orange supergiant star Betelgeuse is about 500 lightyears from us. It’s a star that’s on the verge of going supernova, but when it does, half a millennium will pass before the light reaches us!
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Though we imagine some of these stars as one thing (Orion), they are actually very different distances from us.
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Sharpening My Spidey-Sense BY TRACY BECKERMAN “Holy Cow,” I shouted. “There’s a giant spider on the wall. I think it’s a tarantula!” “It’s not a tarantula,” said my husband, looking up from his computer. “There are no tarantulas around here.” “Then it’s a wolf spider,” I said. “What, are you suddenly an Arachnologist?” He wondered. “What’s that? An expert in peanut butter?” “No. Why would I call you an expert in peanut butter?” “I thought that’s what an Arachnologist was.” No, you’re thinking of Arachibutyrophobia, the fear of peanut butter getting stuck to the roof of your mouth.”
“Well, they’re close! Oh no, the spider is making a run for it!” “Maybe it has a fear of peanut butter getting stuck to the roof of its mouth.” “This isn’t funny. You need to get it out before it bites me.” “What makes you think it would want to bite you?” “That’s what spiders do.” “OK, fine. Keep an eye on it while I get some paper towel to take it outside.” “You’re going to try to capture it alive?” “Yes. “But it’s the size of Mothra!!” “It’s OK, I have spider insurance.” “Hurry. It’s coming down the wall. No, wait, it turned around and it’s going back up. No, it’s coming back down again. It just stopped and looked at me. Wait, it’s coming back down again. It
saw me and now it’s coming for me!” “I don’t need a play-by-play.” “Do you have the paper towel?” “Yes.” “Is it two-ply? You’ll be safer if it’s two-ply.” “I have no idea. Go open the door?” “No.” “No? Why not?” “More spiders might come in.” “No more spiders are coming in.” “How can you be sure? Maybe this one called for help in Spiderspeak.” “I’m taking it outside. Open the door.” “OK fine. But let me get out of the way before you pass me.” “Oh, I got it. Move!” “No, wait! I haven’t moved out of the way.” “Oh, shoot.”
“What?” “I dropped it.” “YOU DROPPED IT?!?” “Yeah. Hmm... it should be here somewhere.” “I can’t believe you dropped it!” “Where are you going?” “I’m going to open the door again.” “Why? So, the spider can leave?” “No. So I can.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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Big games dot the college and professional football landscapes each year beginning in late summer and ending in mid-winter. But no games are bigger than those that take place once the calendar turns to a new year. That’s when the postseason begins in both college and professional football. Game watches with fellow fans, family and friends are a great way to make playoff football even more enjoyable. With so many big games on the horizon, football fans would be wise to
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1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO-TEL®) 1 15-ounce can Mexican-style corn (optional) 1 16-ounce can refried beans 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as needed 4 ounces tortilla chips, or as needed
Taco Seasoning: 5 teaspoons paprika 1 1⁄4 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1⁄4 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1⁄4 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt Nachos: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef 1 cup diced onion
Toppings (optional): 1⁄2 cup sour cream (optional) 1⁄2 cup salsa (optional) 1⁄4 cup sliced black olives (optional) 1⁄4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional) 1⁄4 cup green onion
For taco seasoning: 1) Stir paprika, garlic powder, cumin, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside. 2) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. 3) Stir in onion and green pepper; cook and stir with oil and juices from browned meat until much of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes more. 4) Stir 1⁄2 can diced tomatoes with chilies and Mexican-style corn into skillet. Season beef mixture to taste with prepared taco seasoning mix. 5) Stir together the remaining 1⁄2 can diced
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College Notes A total of 814 SUNY Cortland students earned President’s List honors for the Fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a grade of A- or better in each of their classes while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Among those honored were: Bethpage Lauren Bonura of Bethpage, NY (Psychology) Alexa Coscino of Bethpage, NY (Childhood Early Childhd Ed B–6) Gregory Neofitos of Bethpage, NY (Sport Management) Hicksville Julia Colonna of Hicksville, (Speech & Hearing Science) Athena Esposito of Hicksville, (Criminology) Jessica Kwasnik of Hicksville, (Physical Educ Major K12) Jaclyn Sullivan of Hicksville, (Inclusive Education Childhood) Jericho Kazuki Kadota-Browner of Jericho, Exercise Science Levittown Kaelynn Cafarella of Levittown, (Inclusive Ed Child (Wait)) Brandon Martinez of Levittown, (Inclusive Education Childhood) Daisy Pendergrass of Levittown, (Inclusive Education Childhood) Old Bethpage Eric Melle of Old Bethpage, (Inclusive Education Childhood) Plainview Riley Burns of Plainview, (Adolescence Educ-Spanish(WAIT)) Nicholas El Chami of Plainview, (Physics & Engineering (3+2)) Samantha Frisch of Plainview, (Inclusive Education Childhood) James Manzo of Plainview, (Business Economics) Max Perskin of Plainview, (Childhood Early Childhd Ed B–6) Jake Storch of Plainview, (Adoles Educ-Social Studies) Syosset Christina Efstratiou of Syosset, Adoles Educ-Soc Studies Woodbury Ryan Banks of Woodbury, Business Economics Alexandra Loverde of Bethpage, NY (Inclusive Education Childhood) n
The following area students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester at Quinnipiac University: Bethpage Elyssa Finkel Francesca Silva Adam Silver Juliana Szynal Vittoria Vitucci Hicksville Kaitlyn Curtin*
Gibron Rahman Jericho Lindsey Komson Levittown Victoria Donnelly Rebecca Johnston Old Bethpage Abigale Chen Gabriela Feijoo Plainview Ariana Levy* Gregory Michelson* Payton Sack Adriana Schumacher Syosset Sydney Butler Emily Macedo Melissa Mancuso To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Names followed by an asterisk denotes with honors. n
Select students have been named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester. Rachel Borzone of Syosset Christos Moustopoulos of Syosset Robert Pergolis, of Plainview n
SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran recognizes Nicholas E. Lovo Ruiz a SUNY Canton finance major from Levittown, for earning a spot on the President’s List during the Fall 2023 semester. President’s List recognizes full-time students who achieve a 3.75 or greater GPA during a single semester. n
Sophia M. Padilla-Gundersen, a SUNY Canton criminal investigation major from Bethpage, earned a spot on the SUNY Canton Dean’s List during the Fall 2023 semester. Dean’s List recognizes full-time students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.74 during a single academic semester. n
Emily A. Weih, a SUNY Canton veterinary technology major from Hicksville, earned a spot on the SUNY Canton Dean’s List during the Fall 2023 semester. Dean’s List recognizes full-time students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.74 during a single academic semester. n
SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load. Bethpage Jessica Kacinski, Kylie McIntyre, Ava Nargentino, Matthew Walsh Hicksville Michelle Camera, Margo Christie, Jazmin Corrujedo, Krish Jain, Michael Losquadro, Eliana Mendolia, Casey
Reardon, Christopher Sais, Shannon Tuohey Jericho Emma Fletcher Levittown Emily Cairns, Rachel Ferrara, Alexander Genovese, Mallory Johnson, Andrew Kiphart, Kevin Kratina, Hailey Naidus, Julia Novello, Johnny Ramsoomye, Matthew Sarni, Jason Wall, Michelle Williams, Lauren Winkelman Old Bethpage Kayla Fischer, Shoshana Shapiro Plainview Sabrina Aldorisio, Alexis Buksbaum, Deborah Unter, Shoshana Shapiro Syosset Phoebe Albro, Nicholas Borrelli, Tatiana Ferrari, Calum Gunn, Elizabeth Michaels, Crystal Rustami, Grace Zollo Woodbury Max Rosenfeld n
Matthew Smith of Hicksville is one of nearly 80 Lebanon Valley College students who graduated in December 2023. The College celebrates the students’ academic achievements and accomplishments. Smith received a bachelor of science in exercise science from LVC. Smith is a graduate of Hicksville Senior High School. n
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Bethpage Nikita Wadhawan, Frank Totino Syosset Daniel Macaskill Philip Iordanou Jericho YuZhou Chen Levittown Justin Navarro Ryan Grant Hicksville Meredith Ku Sangeeta Kumar Tulasi Awasthi Britney Montes Debbie Deligan Adam Crespo n
The following DeSales University students made the Fall 2023 Dean’s List Nicole Minelli of Bethpage, majoring in psychology Meagan Landers of Bethpage, major-
ing in nursing The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2023–2024 academic year. Jericho Madeline Rosen, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Gavin Scher, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List Griffin Worst, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Old Bethpage Danielle Kovel, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Plainview Jason Berger, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List Cara Gordon, School of Business, Dean's List Melissa Israel, School of Business, Dean's List Allison Levitt, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Skyler Stern, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List Jesse Weber, School of Business, Dean's List Syosset Hannah Bass, School of Education, Dean's List Delli Mizrahi, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List Juliet Quaglia, School of Education, Dean's List Jordan Sambursky, School of Business, Dean's List Samantha Waxer, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List Brooke Weissman, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Sophie Weissman, School of Education, Dean’s List Hailey Worrell, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. n
Lino Mani of Levittown was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Mani was initiated at Fordham University. Mani is among approximately 25,000 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.
Talented performers from Wisdom Lane Middle School in the Levittown School District brought the story of an unexpected lawyer to life on the stage in their rendition of “Legally Blonde Jr.” Through song and bouts of humor, the story of Elle Woods’ rise from an aloof sorority girl to a top-performing student at Harvard University was reenacted by a passionate cast and crew. The engaging tale allowed for stars to shine, including Charlie Calderon as Elle,
Jack Cipriano as Emmett and Benjamin Nelson as Warner. The musical also encapsulated an important lesson for students that everyone has the potential to better themselves and pursue any goal. On Jan. 11, students in the ABA program joined a special showing of “Legally Blonde Jr.” before it was enjoyed by other students and family members on Jan. 12 and 13. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public School District
Wisdom Lane Middle School student Charlie Calderon took on the lead role of Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde Jr.”
Woods, played by Calderon, realized her potential and found a new love interest in Emmett, played by Jack Cipriano.
Many performers shined in the musical, including Charlie Calderon and Kelsey Burns.
A big cast of Wisdom Lane students hit the stage for their multiple performances.
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Bethpage Middle School holds spelling bee
John F. Kennedy Middle School’s first place winner Elaina Gardikas (middle left) and second place winner Connor Cavalieri (middle right) with the spelling bee committee. Twenty-nine students from the Bethpage Union Free School District’s John F. Kennedy Middle School took the stage on Jan. 9 to compete in a schoolwide spelling bee. The annual event was held after school in the John F. Kennedy Middle School auditorium. Family and friends cheered on the students as they showcased their impressive spelling skills. One by one, students walked up to the micro-
phone and were given a word to spell. If they spelled their word incorrectly, they were eliminated. As the competition continued, 29 spellers dwindled down to 25, 15, 10, and then eventually the final two. Sixth grader Elaina Gardikas was crowned the spelling bee champion and eighth grader Connor Cavalieri was named the runner up. Both students will take a written exam during the week of Feb. 5 to qualify
Sixth grader Elaina Gardikas earned first place for her exceptional spelling skills. for the regional competition. The top 40 students in the area will be invited to the Long Island Regional Bee which will be held on March 21 in the Half Hollow Hills School District.
Twenty-nine students from John F. Kennedy Middle School competed in a school-wide spelling bee on Jan. 9.
The winner will then advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
Bethpage students explore at DNA Learning Center
Students in Bethpage’s Argonaut Program visited the Cold Spring Harbor DNA Learning Center on Jan. 5. Senator Steve Rhoads was joined by members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce as he presented the New York State Empire Award to Trio Hardware. In recognition of its dedication to both hardware expertise and community engagement, Senator Steve Rhoads honored Trio Hardware with the New York State Empire Award. This honor is given to small businesses who dedicate their business to quality practices, while engaging the community for 60 years.
Current owners Ritsa and Todd Kirschner and former owners Francesca and Bruce Carlow, are recognized for their proud engagement of the community annually at the Memorial Day Parade. Trio truly rose to the occasion during the pandemic by keeping supplies stocked and helping the community, Rhoads said.
Central Boulevard, Charles Campagne and Kramer Lane elementary school students in the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Argonaut Program visited the Cold Spring Harbor DNA Learning Center on Jan. 5. The Argonaut Program provides enrichment for a small group of fourth and fifth grade students that qualify for the
program. During this exciting trip, the students extracted wheat germ DNA and looked at the genetic mutations of fruit flies. In addition, the students learned about Otzi, the 5300-year-old mummy that was found in the Tyrolean Alps. It was a great experience. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District
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Bethpage students in the Argonaut Program looked at the genetic mutations of fruit flies during their visit to the Cold Spring Harbor DNA Learning Center.
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