Mid-Island Times & Levittown News (2/9/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, February 9, 2018

Vol. 78, No. 6

Town to crack down on signage

Revitalization plan forces shop owner to relocate BY GARY SIMEONE

Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center), Councilman Tom Hand (left) and Councilman Louis Imbroto (second from right) today joined with civic leaders and the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce in announcing that Code Enforcement officials will begin a town-wide crackdown on the proliferation of illegal business signs. Town of Oyster Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Thomas Hand, and Councilman Louis Imbroto, joined with civic leaders and the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce in announcing that Code Enforcement officials will begin a town-wide crackdown on the proliferation of illegal business signs, including some with flashing and/or neon lights. Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is working in unison with the Chamber of Commerce and residents to beautify the community and remove illegal signs from polluting our neighborhoods. Through enforcement of our Town Code, we will foster a more attractive suburban community.” The Department of Planning and

Development will mail notices to thousands of business owners this month reminding them of the Town sign permitting requirements (Chapter 246, Section 11.10) and restriction against the use of neon and other such lighting outlining a building or other architectural feature (Chapter 246, Section 7.3). Additionally, sandwich signs (A-frame signs) on sidewalks, scrolling/animated signs, rooftop signs and banners are not permitted by Town Code. Councilman Hand stated, “We seek to preserve our suburban quality of life and ask all businesses respect our Town Code and communities. While we begin here in Hicksville due to the recent resident concerns, we will address this See page 8

William Rich, owner of the former Sears autobody shop in Hicksville, has been a part of the community since 1995. Last month he received a call informing him that he’d have to close up his shop for good. The call came from the Sears main headquarters in Illinois, saying that the Sears property, along with his auto shop, would be closing down as part of the new downtown revitalization effort. “I was told that January 27th would be my last day of work at the shop,” said Rich, who is a Bethpage resident. “I was overwhelmed with sadness at the news because I went through a marriage and raised three kids while working at that shop.” The 62 year old autobody worker said that in one day, all of the signs were taken off the shop and there was nothing but empty store space left in its place. “When I went down to see it, I actually

started crying,” said Rich. “That’s how much it bothered me, because I spent twenty three years of my life in that location.” There is some good news to come out of it however, because Rich was able to open up a new autobody shop in his hometown of Bethpage. The new shop, at 414 North Wantagh Avenue, is similar in size to the Hicksville shop but will provide Rich and his staff with more room to operate. “It’s actually a more conducive arrangement because here, we can take care of anything autobody related, like painting, dents and windshield issues, whereas the Sears location was more of an estimating center.” Rich said he expects to keep much of his old customer base, which has been faithful to him over the years, and hopefully gain some new ones. “I started in 1995 so I’ve had generations of family members coming to see See page 8

Guilty plea in motel murder Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a man from Ridge has pleaded guilty to Murder in the Second Degree for the November 2016 death of an East Meadow man inside a Hicksville motel room. Vincent Dalton, 52, pleaded guilty today before Acting Supreme Court Justice Teresa Corrigan to Murder in the Second Degree (an A-I felony). The defendant is due back in court March 20 and is expected to be sentenced to 23 years to life in prison. “This defendant tied up and brutally murdered his 39-year-old victim in a

Hicksville motel room, stole his credit cards, and tried to use one at McDonald’s,” DA Singas said. “Thanks to surveillance video and good police work by the Nassau Police Department, we have brought him to justice.” DA Singas said on November 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., the victim, 39-year-old Erik O’Connell, was found hog tied on the floor of a room inside the Econo Lodge in Hicksville by motel staff. When police arrived at the scene it was determined he died from blunt force trauma to the head. A weapon was never recovered. See page 8

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Hicksville Historical Society holds annual Winter Social

With over thirty people attendance, the Hicksville Historical Society held their annual Winter Social at Hicksville Public Library on Sunday, January 21. In a group discussion titled “Memories of Hicksville”, the primary speaker was Mrs. Barbara Perino who discussed her memories of Hicksville

Hicksville, Hofstra, and Hogwarts

as a child growing up in the pre- and post-war period. This was followed by several attendees sharing their stories as well. For more information on the Society and events, see https:// hicksvillehistoricalsociety.wordpress. com/ or follow us on Facebook!

Hofstra University Quidditch team visited Old Country Road Elementary School.

Hicksville Historical Society board with guest speaker Barbara Perino (seated, right) and Library Historian James Janis (standing, right)

As part of its Pick a Reading Partner program, Old Country Road Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District hosted the Hofstra University Quidditch team for a demonstration of the sport. This year’s program, themed around Harry Potter, featured a successful range of reading- and writing-related activities, including more than 150 stu-

dents writing about magical potions and more than 180 students writing reports about their favorite animals. Students learned not only about the basics of Quidditch and participated with the Hofstra students, but also about the importance of reading and writing outside the classroom.

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Stations of the Cross

St. Ignatius Loyola Church will be holding a Stations of the Cross on February 28th at 8 p.m. Join church members as they experience a live dramatic presentation of the trial of Jesus, His journey through the streets

of Jerusalem, and His final moments on the cross. St. Ignatius is located at 129 Broadway, Hicksville. No admission fee. (Free will offering.)

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Peggy Marenghi, Board of Education president and Dr. Tonie McDonald, Superintendent of the Levittown Public Schools will be honored during Nassau BOCES 12th annual Education Partner Awards Gala on April 11. The Levittown Public Schools is pleased to announce that Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tonie McDonald and Board of Education President Peggy Marenghi will be recognized with 2018 Education Partner Awards this spring by Nassau BOCES for their outstanding contributions to public education. Additionally, Levittown community resident and supporter of Levittown schools Teresa Scaturro, an executive assistant for the Nassau BOCES District Superintendent; Board secretary, Nassau BOCES Board of Education; and Board member of Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation will be honored. Dr. McDonald will be presented with the Education Partners Award,

Mrs. Marenghi will be recognized with the School Board Member Award, and Mrs. Scaturro will receive the Nassau BOCES Employee Award. The honorees will receive their awards at the 12th annual Education Partner Awards Gala on April 11. They are three out of 15 award winners who will be celebrated that evening. The gala, which is sponsored by the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation, is an independent, community-based organization devoted to enhancing educational opportunities for students who take part in Nassau BOCES schools, services or programs.

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recyclable materials, including all types of cardboard, plastics, glass containers, and paper including junk mail, together without separating. “Single stream is another example of the great ways our administration has been looking to save taxpayers’ money while enhancing services,” Councilman Hand added. “In addition to the great financial benefit, this program has a significant environmental benefit as well. We are pleased that local school districts such as Plainview-Old Bethpage are seeing the benefits as well and are working with us to help our environment.” Single-stream recycling is a system in which all recyclables, including newspaper, cardboard, plastic, aluminium, and junk mail are placed together in a bin for recycling by residents. These recyclables are collected in bulk by a single truck and taken to a materials recovery facility to be sorted into various commodity streams for sale to markets, where it is processed into feedstock which can be used in the manufacture of new products.

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Buses replace trains between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma February 10-11 The construction of a second track related to the Long Island Rail Road's Double Track Project will shut down LIRR train service between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma over the weekend of February 10-11. If you are planning to travel on the Ronkonkoma Branch this weekend, please make note of the following: • Westbound customers from Ronkonkoma will board buses departing up to 44 minutes earlier than normal train times in order to connect with trains at Hicksville. • Eastbound customers will board buses at Hicksville for travel to Ronkonkoma and can expect 44 minutes of additional travel time. Please plan ahead and see special timetables effective February 10-11 only, or visit mta.info/lirr for complete details and project updates.

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What’s Happening February 9

“A Taste of Mardi Gras with Chef Rob Scott” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. “Rememory”, a film staring Peter Dinklage and Julia Ormond, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. It is rated PG-13. From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Joan Kavadlo, Dance Educator and Artist, will introduce a program, “In Motion: A Dance Experience” for children ages 6 to 10.

February 10

An SAT Practice Test will be held at the Bethpage Public Library f rom 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for students. The Empire Safety Council’s Defensive Driving class will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library. From 2 to 3 p.m. at the Bethpage Pubic Library, a “Valentine Celebration Chocolate Dipping” session will be held for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

February 11

“Gathering Time: Great Folk Rock Festival” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. Sheri Miller will be at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m. to perform “From the Beatles to Patsy Cline - An Intimate Performance”

February 12

The Hicksville Public Library will be showing the film “Home Again”, starring Reese Witherspoon, at 1:30 p.m. 97 minutes long, the film is rated PG-13. A class in “Meditation” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library with Linda Cafiero at 7 p.m.

February 13

“Dementia 101” is the topic of a discussion by a representative from the Parker Jewish Institute, who will be at the Hicksville Public Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The Bethpage Book Club will meet at the Library at 2 p.m. to discuss “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick.

February 14

The Afternoon Book Discussion Group will meet at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to talk about “The Good Earth” by Pearl S. Buck. An “Anti-Valentine’s Day Party” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library, with pizza and refreshments, from 5 to 6 p.m.

February 15

Chef Rob Scott will be at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. to host a “Valentine’s Day Celebration”. The “SAT Practice Follow Up” session will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m.

February 16

At 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m., the Bethpage Public Library will be shown the film “Logan Lucky”. Running 119 minutes long, the movie is rated PG-13.

February 17

From 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, a “AARP Smart Driver” class will be held. Children in grades 4 through 7 may join a session to play “Minecraft” at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m.

February 18

“The World According to Gilbert & Sullivan”, presented by The Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company, will

Town offers enrichment classes Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Joseph Muscarella announced today the Department of Community and Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division (CAPA) are offering exciting enrichment workshops for the Spring 2018 season, and registration for all applications is open from now until Friday, February 23rd. “Whether you are an emerging artist looking to sharpen your skills, a homeowner looking to add a finishing touch to a room, or a resident looking for a new hobby, consider registering for these wonderful Workshop Enrichment Programs,” Supervisor Saladino said. “These workshops offer residents the opportunity to develop a new skill while having fun in the process.” All of the courses will be held at the Syosset-Woodbury Community Center,

7800 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury. Workshops include such topics as interior decorating classes, Zumba, summertime jewelry making, drawing fundamentals, oils & acrylics, and watercolor. Councilman Muscarella added, “The Town is proud to offer a variety of enrichment classes for your enjoyment. Residents can learn about home improvements like bathroom makeovers or window treatments and aspiring artists can learn about drawing and painting. These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons.” To obtain a Spring Workshop Enrichment Program brochure or to obtain additional information on registration, please visit the Town of Oyster Bay’s website, www.oysterbaytown. com or call (516) 797-7900.

be performed from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. The Hicksville Public Library will present a performance of “Running Scared, Running Free” at 2 p.m.

February 19

The Bethpage Public Library will offer “Live Theater: Pinocchio” at 2 p.m. The performance is by The Plaza Theatrical Production Group. Children ages 4 and up with their families are invited to attend.

February 20

“Winter Wonderland”, a craft program for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. “Long Island in the Movies”, with Monica Randall, will discuss the history our island has with the film industry at the Bethpage Public Library. The program will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Teens can make a “Mini Sandals Bracelet” at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15 p.m. with Catherine Martin.

February 21

Jim Coll leads a discussion on “Current Events In America Today” at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. The “Rolie Polie Guacamole Children’s Concert” will be held at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. The Baking Coach will teach a class in how to make a “No Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake” at 6 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library. The Bethpage Book Club will meet at the Library at 7 p.m. to discuss The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick.

February 23

From 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, an AARP driving class will be offered. At 1 p.m. at the Hicksville Public

Library, “Watt Up With Mad Science” will be held for children in grades kindergarten through 5th. “A Trip To Spain”, with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Not rated, the film is 115 minutes long.

February 24

Children ages 4 and up with their caregivers, are invited to watch “The Emoji Movie” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG, it runs 86 minutes long.

February 26

The Hicksville Public Library will be shown the film “Stronger”, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, at 1:30 p.m. Rated R, the film runs 116 minutes. The Art In the Afternoon series continues at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. with a presentation by Professor Thomas Germano discussing the work of William Hogarth.

February 27

“Paint Party” with Celicia Cargill will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Debra Dittmar will be at the Bethpage Public Library at 7 p.m. to help patrons with “iPhone Demystified”. At 7:15 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, teens are invited to create a painting of cherry tree blossoms on glass.

February 28

Ofra Levin will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 6 p.m. to teach how to make a “Multi-strand Leather & Freshwater Pearl Bracelet” at 6 p.m. “Let’s Book Out: Young Adult Book Club” will meet at the Bethpage Public Library at 7 p.m. The topic will be Legend by Marie Lu. Compiled by Meg Meyer

Attention - Parents of 4-year-olds Parents who have a child/children residing in the Levittown School District and have attained the age of four years on or before Dec. 1, 2018 are invited to apply for admission, on behalf of their child, to the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program during the 2018-19 school year. The program is a half-day program which will be housed at one of our UPK providers beginning in Sept. 2018 for 180 days through June 2019, roughly coinciding with the Levittown School District calendar. The program has limited space and participants will be chosen during a random lottery selection process. A waiting list will be established to fill any vacancies that may arise. All students must be potty trained by the start of school in Sept. 2018.

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: On North Third Street in New Hyde Park, unknown subjects removed the doorbell from the front of a victim’s residence at 12 noon on January 16. n

At the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike and Scherer Boulevard in Franklin Square, a 27-year-old man from Queens Village was arrested and was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana at 6:30 p.m. on January 16. n

At a parking lot on Merrick Avenue in Westbury, a 33-year-old woman from Queens Village and a 25-year-old woman from East Meadow were arrested at 7:50 p.m. on January 16. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

he was arrested on Acacia Avenue and Baldwin Road in that town. The arrest occurred on January 17. n

On Jericho Turnpike at Willis Avenue in Mineola, a 21-year-old man from Commack was arrested and was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana on January 17 at 10:40 p.m. n

On Maple Avenue in Westbury, unknown subjects damage the driver’s side window of his vehicle as it was parked on January 18 at 2:50 p.m. n

On January 18, a 34-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 5:50 p.m. at the intersection of Westbury Boulevard and California Avenue in Uniondale.

A 30-year-old woman from Bayshore was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the Red Roof Inn on Dibblee Drive in Westbury on January 16.

At 5:20 a.m. on January 19, a 32-yearold man from Port Washington was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Linwood Road North in Manorhaven.

At the corner of Morningside Drive and Albany Avenue in Carle Place, a 23-year-old man from Westbury was arrested on January 17 at 10:15 p.m. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

Criminal Mischief to Auto was reported by a victim to have occurred at the corner of Argyle Avenue and Nassau Road in Uniondale at 6:30 p.m. on January 18. The rear of a NICE bus was damaged as it traveled northbound on Nassau Road.

At the corner of Northern Bou and Searingtown Road in Roslyn Estates, a 40-year-old woman from New Hyde Park was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on January 19 at 11:45 p.m.

On January 16 at 10:30 p.m., a 30-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested on Church Street in Roslyn Heights. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

At 9:15 a.m. on January 19, unknown subjects threw an object from the overpass on Hillturn Lane in Roslyn Heights, causing a victim’s moon roof to break.

A 30-year-old woman from Bayshore was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at the Red Roof Inn on Dibblee Drive in Westbury on January 16.

On Magpie Lane in Levittown, a victim has reported that unknown subjects damaged his vehicle while it was parked. The incident occurred between 10 p.m. on January 19 and 6:30 a.m. on January 19.

Sometime between midnight and 9 a.m. on January 22, unknown subjects damaged a car that was parked on Propp Avenue in Franklin Square. n

Unlawful Possession of Marijuana was the charge brought against a 71-year-old man from Hempstead when

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Sometime between 10:30 p.m. on January 19 and 7:45 a.m. the next morning on Glen Avenue in Sea Cliff, a victim has reported that the outer double-pane window at her home was broken.

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Special group to perform at Nassau Coliseum BY GARY SIMEONE

It’s going to be a special night for a group of talented musicians on February 15th, as the FREE (Family Residences and Essential Enterprises,) Players Drum and Bugle Corps will be performing at Nassau Coliseum. The special needs group, which will include 45 members of the drum line and color guard, will perform ahead of the national anthem to headline the NYCB Live New York Open tennis event. “The night will be two big firsts for our group,” said Brian Calhoun, director of the FREE Players Drum and Bugle Corps. “It will be our first time performing at a professional sports event and our first time at the Coliseum.” In 2010, Calhoun founded the Drum and Bugle Corps with the dream of one day having them perform in a real live marching band. He said that his group is the first special needs drum and bugle corps group in the world. “It started out with only five mem-

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bers, and we’ve grown to over 70 members divided into four different sections,” said Calhoun. “Now we have a drum line, color guard, front ensemble and brass with plans to add a fifth section, woodwinds, this year.” The group, which consists of individuals with special needs in the 20-50 age range, has performed at multiple venues and locations across the country. They’ve performed at senior centers and churches and in front of thousands of spectators at a time. “We’ve performed at some big venues in the past, but this will be a big step for us, opening up at a professional sporting event,” said Calhoun. “Hopefully this will be a platform to bigger things, like one day performing at a Yankees, Mets or Knicks game.” The performance will begin at 7 p.m. the drum line and color guard will play original drum line music and enthrall the crowd with various tosses and twirls.

Town to crack down on signage From page 1

issue in every area of our town.” Upon receiving notice from the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development, businesses in violation of the code may either apply for a permit or remove any unpermitted

signs and/or lights. Business owners will be granted 30 days to conform to Town Code. Companies who continue to illegally plaster neighborhoods with illegal signage could face court-imposed fines for such violation.

Guilty plea in motel murder From page 1

Following an investigation, Nassau County Police arrested the defendant, Vincent Dalton on November 23, 2016. Surveillance video from November 19, showed the victim and defendant walking into and out of The Headliner Bar in Hicksville together, approximately half a mile from the motel. Additional surveillance video then

showed the defendant and victim walking into the motel room together at 11:45 p.m. on November 18, and the defendant leaving by himself at approximately 3:00 a.m. on November 19 with items believed to belong to the victim. The following morning, the defendant also attempted to use the victim’s credit cards at a McDonald’s and a nearby deli in Brentwood.

Revitalization plan forces shop owner to relocate From page 1

me at the shop in Hicksville,” said Rich. “Being that the new location is only two and a half miles away from the old one, I don’t expect to lose any of my customers.” As far as what he thinks of Hicksville’s downtown revitalization project,

Rich says he has mixed feelings on the overall plan. “I know they’re planning on putting an apartment complex in the old Sears property, but I don’t know what type of people they’re going to attract with this type of project. My personal feeling is that it is going to be a tough area to sell to people in that particular location.”

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Each student plays in a rock band Each band is coached by our world-class faculty members Campers prepare for a concert on Friday night Open to all instrumentalists and vocalists

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Levittown educators aim to strengthen mathematical minds

Support group helps those with everyday struggles BY GARY SIMEONE

Levittown teachers Paul Speranza and Kim Welsch, Director of Mathematics and Business Dr. Ellen Stegman, teachers Nicole Corron and Gloria Kreutzberg, and Assistant Director of Elementary STEAM John Towers attended the “How to Make Math Count” conference. Six administrators and teachers from the Levittown Public Schools recently attended the K-8 conference “How to Make Math Count” at Molloy College to share their expertise with fellow educators. Hosted by the Nassau County Mathematics Teachers Association and the Nassau County Association of Math Supervisors, the day featured a variety of workshops to meet the curriculum and assessment concerns of elementary and middle school teachers. The annual conference was attended by over 400 teachers and administrators from Nassau, Suffolk and the tristate area. Levittown attendees included Director of Mathematics and Business Dr. Ellen Stegman, Assistant Director of Elementary STEAM John Towers, Abbey Lane fourth-grade teacher Paul Speranza, Jonas E. Salk Middle School sixth-grade teacher Kim Welsch, Gardiners Avenue fifth-grade teacher Nicole Corron, and kindergarten/resource room teacher Gloria

Kreutzberg. With the exception of Dr. Stegman, an organizing committee member, each presented on different topics during the event. This included Guided Math – An Instructional Practice, With a Growth Mindset, Everyone Can Succeed in Math, Improving Math Fluency Using Sprints, Improving Calculation Skills with Xtra Math and Enhancing Mathematics Instruction through the SMART board and other Tools. “As a member of the organizing committee, I was charged with the recruitment of speakers and one of my priorities was to showcase the talents of Levittown teachers,” said Dr. Stegman. “I am so grateful to our presenters for their willingness to share their expertise at this unique Long Island conference dedicated to K-8 mathematics education.”

Once a week at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, a group called Recovery International meets to help those dealing with life’s everyday stresses. The group’s foundation is based on the self-help practices of a renowned professor of psychiatry, Dr. Abraham Low. Joe Russo, an Old Bethpage resident, who heads up the group at the Library, said that Dr Low’s methods allowed for his patients to cope with life’s stresses in a unique way. “They allow for people who are dealing with mental illness, depression, or stress to practice certain coping mechanisms in order to avoid being re-admitted to the hospital,” said Russo. “It is a structured method where people basically follow a certain number of steps when they come to the meetings.” At the meetings, people do what is called ‘spotting,’ which was employed by Dr Low, and is a way for people to work themselves out of stress and anxiety they may be dealing with. “Essentially, there are trivialities, like a flat tire, or fight with a loved one, that can get us worked up,” said Russo.

“Spotting is a way of working ourselves down, so we can get through the day.” The meetings also consist of people reading passages in two books that were written by Dr. Low. The books, called Mental Health Through Will-Training and Manage Your Fears, Manage Your Anger, are meant to help people through their unique and effective emotional coping mechanisms. Russo said that when he was younger, he was dealing with problems of his own and seeking for a way to get better. That is how he became involved with following the practices of Dr. Low, and eventually with heading up recovery groups in the local community. “I started coming to these meetings over thirty years ago and eventually became an assistant leader at the Hicksville meetings. From there, I underwent leader’s training and once I became an area leader, I started leading meetings in various places.” He said that three years ago, he started the group at the Plainview Library and has been a fixture at the Library ever since. The group meets on Thursday nights starting at 7:30 p.m.-

High honors at Hicksville High School

Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Property tax assessment grievance workshops If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the new tentative property tax assessment on your residence you may dispute the assessed value between January 2, 2018 and March 1, 2018. Nassau County Legislators Rose Marie Walker and Laura M. Schaefer are co-sponsoring a workshop on Monday, February 26th to help homeowners learn how to file a property tax assessment grievance application. At the workshop, a representative from the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission will show residents how to use Assessment Review’s online tools to

file a challenge online or via mail. The workshop will be held at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Ave. Bethpage, from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. Reservations are not necessary. For information on your specific property, please visit: LRV. nassaucountyny.gov For more information about the workshop, please contact your legislator’s office at: Legislator Schaefer’s: 516-571-6214 • lschaefer@nassaucountyny.gov Legislator Walker: 516-571-6217 • rosewalker@nassaucountyny.gov

Induction ceremony at Hicksville High School for the National Honor Society. Seventy-three academically outstanding students at Hicksville High School were inducted to the prestigious National Honor Society in a special candlelighting ceremony before their proud parents, administrators and peers. The new inductees were sworn into the esteemed organization that recognizes the four tenets of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Individually, the officers spoke about

what each pillar represents, and then lit candles to symbolize how the new inductees demonstrated these characteristics. The names of the students who earned induction to the NHS were announced, and each received a certificate from Assistant Principal Robin Leak. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

February 9, 2018

State Department Implements New Travel Advisory System, New Info Hub for US Travelers BY KAREN RUBIN

Enjoying a sailing adventure in the Philippines. The State Department issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory for Philippines: Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting possible kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks in the Philippines. Terrorist and armed groups may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. © Sarah Falter/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

On January 10, 2018, the Department of State launched changes in how information is shared with U.S. travelers, replacing Travel Alerts and Warnings for countries that warrant them to a new system where every country has a Travel Advisory with a level ranging from 1 to 4. The advisories are hosted in a redesigned hub for traveler information, travel.state.gov. “These changes are intended to provide U.S. citizens with clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide,” the State Department stated in a press advisory. • Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions: This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risk. There is some risk in any international travel. Conditions in other countries may differ from those in the United States and may change at any time. • Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution: Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. • Level 3 – Reconsider Travel: Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. • Level 4 – Do Not Travel: This is the highest advisory level due to greater likelihood of life-threatening risks. During an

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Continued from page D1 emergency, the U.S. government may have very limited ability to provide assistance. The Department of State advises that U.S. citizens not travel to the country or leave as soon as it is safe to do so. The Department of State provides additional advice for travelers in these areas in the Travel Advisory. Conditions in any country may change at any time. The Travel Advisories for each country replace previous Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. While the State Department will issue an overall Travel Advisory level for every country, levels of advice may vary for specific locations or areas within a country. For instance, U.S. citizens may be advised to “Exercise Increased Caution” (Level 2) in a country, but to “Reconsider Travel” (Level 3) to a particular area within the country. Detailed Travel Advisories also will provide clear reasons for the level assigned, using established risk indicators, and offer specific advice to U.S. citizens who choose to travel there: C – Crime: Widespread violent or organized crime is present in areas of the country. Local law enforcement may have limited ability to respond to serious crimes T – Terrorism: Terrorist attacks have occurred and/or specific threats against civilians, groups, or other targets may exist. U – Civil Unrest: Political, economic, religious, and/or ethnic instability exists and may cause violence, major disruptions, and/or safety risks. H – Health: Health risks, including

current disease outbreaks or a crisis that disrupts a country’s medical infrastructure, are present. The issuance of a Centers for Disease Control Travel Notice may be a factor. N – Natural Disaster: A natural disaster, or its aftermath, poses danger. E – Time-limited Event: A shortterm event, such as an election, sporting event, or other incident that may pose a safety risk. O – Other: There are potential risks not covered by previous risk indicators. Read the country’s Travel Advisory for details. The State Department stated it will review and update each Travel Advisory as needed, based on changes to security and safety information. Additionally, U.S. embassies and consulates will now issue Alerts to replace the current Emergency Messages and Security Messages. Alerts will inform U.S. citizens of specific safety and security concerns in a country, such as demonstrations, crime trends, and weather events. Revamped Website, Travel.State.Gov The Department’s newly-redesigned hub for traveler information,travel. state.gov, now hosts all Travel Advisories, recent Alerts issued for each country, and an interactive map in mobile friendly formats. Country pages on the site will continue to include all travel information currently available, including details about entry/exit requirements, local laws and customs, health conditions, transportation, and other relevant

Biking through Albania, a country totally unknown or misunderstood by Americans: The State Department designates Albania as Level 1: Exercise normal precautions. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

topics, including contact information for US Embassy offices. To receive security and other important updates while traveling, U.S. citizens can enroll their travel plans in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov), and follow on Twitter (@travelgov) and Facebook (facebook.com/travelgov). We posed additional questions to a spokesperson for the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs: How was the new Travel Advisory system created? How has it been received by travel professionals and travelers? “Over the past year, we received feedback about our consular safety and security messaging from State Department colleagues throughout the world and from our many outreach activities to the public and other government stakeholders. This feedback helped us tailor our new Travel Advisories to the information travelers need most. “The revisions to consular safety and security messaging improve the Department’s ability to inform the public in an efficient and comprehensive manner. Information is easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories ensure U.S. citizens receive important advice for every country, applying a consistent worldwide standard.” “Our goal was to improve our communications with U.S. citizen travelers to provide clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide. So far, the feedback was been positive.

“One thing I’d point out: it’s important to read the full Travel Advisory for the country your visiting. In some cases, we have different Advisory levels for different parts of the country. Mexico, for example, is a Travel Advisory Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution, but some areas of Mexico are Level 3 and 4. So it’s important to read each Advisory carefully.” How do you determine the overall level for a country? “We consider many factors to determine the Travel Advisory level for each country, including crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, health, natural disaster/weather, and current events. We clearly explain the reason for the Travel Advisory level and describe the safety and security concerns. “The information used to formulate Travel Advisories is collected from a range of sources, such as crime statistics and other information that is publicly available, information gathered from U.S. government sources, as well as assessments by our embassies and consulates. Travel Advisories also take into account decisions made to protect the security of U.S. government personnel overseas and ensure that U.S. citizens receive appropriate security information. “This analysis is undertaken without regard to bilateral political or economic considerations. Travel Advisories represent our commitment to protect U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad by providing them important safety and security information.

A biking and wildlife safari in rural India: India has been issued a Level 2 Travel Advisory, with a particular warning for women not to travel alone since rape is one of the fastest growing crimes. Also it warns of terrorist or armed groups active in East Central India, primarily in rural areas. © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

“Travel Advisories are based on safety and security conditions that could affect the lives and interests of U.S. citizens abroad, not on political considerations.” During the Obama administration there was an attempt to make it easier for travelers to come into US. How has the Trump Administration changed the way visitors are treated? Travel into the US from abroad is down 4-6% in 2017 – an otherwise a banner year for international travel – which is estimated to cost the US economy $4.5 billion and the loss of 40,000 jobs. Is this something the State Dept is concerned about? “The Department of State remains committed to efficiently processing applications for legitimate travel to the United States. “At the same time, every visa decision is a national security decision, and we must ensure that applicants do not pose a security risk to the United States. We have never hesitated to spend additional time evaluating visa applications to this end. “However, we do recognize the importance of international travel and tourism to the U.S. Economy. 75.6 million visitors traveled to the United

Cuba-US People to People Partnership booth at the New York Times Travel Show: The US State Department’s Level 3 travel advisory (Reconsider Travel) for Cuba is controversial. The government says it is based on “health attacks directed at US Embassy employees” but Canada’s embassy had a similar episode and did not withdraw its diplomats, no other incidents were reported and tourists continue to come. Indeed, International Tourism Fair in Madrid recently judged Cuba “Safest Destination in the World.” © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

States in 2016. These visitors spent $244.7 billion and supported 1.2 million jobs here in the United States in 2016. The U.S. travel industry (international and domestic) is a substantial component of U.S. GDP and employment, contributing $1.6 trillion in economic activity. “Together with other agencies, we are in contact with industry groups and work with them regularly to discuss concerns and opportunities.” Some 15 countries around the world have travel alerts about travel to the US because of gun violence. Can you comment? “Our responsibility is to provide information for U.S. citizens traveling overseas. We’re aware that some countries have their own travel alerts, including regarding the United States, but we’d have to refer you to those countries for information on how they develop their alerts.” During the Obama Administration, there also were programs to facilitate and encourage young people to travel abroad, take foreign internships, join programs like Peace Corps, coordinated through the State Department. Can you comment on See page D5

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On a Broadway musical play BY LOU THEODORE I was always in love with the music of the 1950s and 1960s. And suddenly, it came to me a few weeks ago while watching an advertisement on the great love songs of the past. I thought: How about a musical play on the great music of the 1950s and 1960s era? After some thought, I decided to put together an outline for a Broadway play concerning the musical hits of that period, focusing on (but not limited to) country plus rock and roll music. And, that is what this piece is all about…a Broadway play titled: The Music of the 1950s and 1960s Revisited. In terms of introduction, music is the organized movement of sounds through a continuum of time. It plays a role in all societies and exists in a large number of styles, each with special characteristics. Music is generally used to accompany other activities, e.g., dance. The association of music and poetry is so close that language and music are widely believed to have had a common origin in early human history. A musical play of theatrical music involves vocal and instrumental music forming a part of a theatrical presentation. The music may be restricted to the background, as in most television productions, or it may be the principal focus, as in opera or a musical play.

Thus, a musical theatrical production is one in which songs and choruses, instrumental accompaniments, and interludes are integrated. It can also include dance and a dramatic or comedic plot. The genre developed and was refined during the first half of the 20th century, particularly in the theaters along Broadway in New York City. The musical has origins in a variety of 19th century theatrical sources, including the operetta, comic opera, pantomime, the minstrel show, vaudeville, and burlesque. In 1913, the composer Jerome Kern began to produce a series of shows in which all the varied elements of a musical were integrated into a single fabric. This old musical formula began to change and new American musical elements, such as jazz and blues, were utilized by composers; in addition, singers began to learn how to act. In the late 1920s, satire, ideas, and wit had been the province of the intimate revue. These and other innovations altered the familiar face of musical theater forever. Although the changes have been rapid, startling, and at some times confusing since that time, the music of the 1950s and 1960s have somehow managed to survive the relentless passage of time and the dynamics of not only the latter half of the last century but also the present century. However, from earliest times, most theatrical per-

formances were accompanied by music that was produced solely by live musicians. Regardless of the type or complexity of a production, all theater performances - including musicals--also have similar requirements. For a small, noncommercial production, most of these requirements may be met by two or three people; a Broadway show however requires dozens. The staff may be divided into administrative, creative (or artistic), and technical personnel. The administrative group includes the producer, box office and publicity personnel, and front-of-house staff (house manager, ushers, and others responsible for the audience). The artistic staff consists of the director, designers, performers, and, if applicable, playwright, composer, librettist, choreographer, and musical director. Technical personnel include the stage manager, technical director, and various construction and operating crews, all working backstage. The director and cast of modern productions generally rehearse from two to six weeks. If a new play is being rehearsed, as in the case of musicals, songs and dances may be added or dropped; the choreographer rehearses the dancers, and the musical director rehearses the singers. Lighting design, a more ephemeral art, has two func-

tions: to illuminate the stage and the performers, plus to create mood and control the focus of the spectators. On to the musical itself. Keep in mind that I am not a producer or director, and have attended only 15 (my best guess) Broadway plays and 5 (my best guess again) off-Broadway plays. Most have been of a musical variety. My first play was Grease and remember becoming mesmerized on entering the theatre and hearing the piped-in music prior to the play. I also remember Dream Girls and Jersey Boys. Interestingly for me, the plot never came into “play”; it was strictly the music. Based on all of this, here is what I’ve come up with for a Broadway play on the music of the 1950s and 1960s. Three things come into mind: the music/score, the singers/musicians, and the presentation/production. Each are detailed below. The Music/Score: The music would be primarily based on the hit songs of the 1950s and 1960s. Here are some of my favorites: Be My Baby Beyond the Sea Blueberry Hill California Girls Georgia on My Mind See page D6

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More Questions About Benefit Start Dates BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I will be turning 70 in July 2018. I wanted to delay starting my Social Security benefits until then. When should I apply? And will I get any retroactive benefits? A: You should sign up for Social Security benefits two to three months before you want your benefits to start. You said you wanted to wait until age 70, in other words, July, to start your Social Security. So you should get the application ball rolling sometime in April or May. You can do that by calling 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to file by phone or in person at your local Social Security office. Or you can file online. You asked about retroactivity. Of course, there wouldn’t be any retroactive benefits if you want your benefits to begin when you are 70. You will simply start getting your first check in August. (Social Security checks always come one month behind. So the July check will be paid to you in August.) But you do have other choices that would involve retroactive benefits. Any Social Security claim filed after full retirement age comes with the option of up to six months of retroactive payments. So, for example, if you waited until July when you are 70 to file, instead of starting your benefits then, you could say you want to use January as your start date. Then you would get a retroactive check. That’s the good news. The bad news is your ongoing monthly benefit rate would be smaller. Instead of getting 132 percent of your basic Social Security benefit that would be payable at age 70, you would get about 128 percent. So you would just have to decide if you want that big back paycheck, or if you’d rather have an extra 4 percent for the rest of your life. Q: I will be 66 on March 22, 2018. I heard I have to be age 66 for a full calendar month before I can get my first Social Security check. Is this true? A: No, it’s not true. The government has never prorated Social Security benefits. As I’ve explained in past columns, this can be bad news when a person dies. The law says you must be alive for an entire month to get a Social Security check for that month. So, for example, if someone died on March 22, the March benefit check (payable in April) would have to be returned. On the other hand, the law does not say you have to be 66 for an entire month to be eligible for full retirement age benefits. So the lack of proration is good news for retirees. Even though you will be 66 years old for only nine days in March, you will get a Social Security check for the whole month. But again, the check is payable in April. Q: I will be 66 on April 15 Will

my first Social Security check be the April check payable on May 1? Or will my first check be for May and payable on June 1? A: The correct answer is “none of the above.” I’m assuming you want your benefits to begin effective with the month you turn 66. And as I explained in the prior answer, you don’t have to be 66 for an entire month to be eligible. So the first check you are due is the April check. But that check will not come on May 1. Instead, it will show up in your bank account on May 16. Let me explain. For about the first 50 years of the program, Social Security checks were always sent out on the third of every month. But that process was clogging up the mail system on that one day of the month. And since millions of people always had questions about their benefit payment, Social Security office waiting rooms were filled to overflowing during the first week of each month. So, Social Security planners decided to stagger the delivery of Social Security checks. And they came up with the following scheme, which is still in effect today. People born in the first 10 days of each month get their Social Security benefit on the second Wednesday of each month. Those born between the 11th and 20th of the month get their check on the third Wednesday. And those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of the month get a check on the fourth Wednesday. Q: I am 70 years old. I’ve been getting Social Security for six years now. And as I see it, the government owes me hundreds of dollars in lost interest. For you see, I was born on June 28. So I don’t get my Social Security check until near the end of each month. I’ve got friends who get their check at the beginning of the month. So they are able to get almost a full month’s worth of interest that I can’t. I’ve lost 72 month’s worth of interest since my retirement benefits started six years ago. Will the government ever repay me? A: I don’t follow your logic and I don’t think the government owes you anything. First of all, are you really banking and saving your Social Security check trying to earn interest? I think most of us are using that check to pay the mortgage or to make a car payment or buy groceries. In other words, we’re spending the money, not letting it sit in a savings account. Second, even if you were investing every nickel of your Social Security benefits, I could see where you could make an argument that you lost interest (and let’s be honest, probably about a penny) on your first Social Security payment. You got your check a few weeks later than other people with an earlier-inthe-month birth date. But after that first

check, you got all subsequent checks every 30 days or so, just like everyone else. In other words, after you lost that first penny in interest, in all subsequent months you had the same amount of time (once every 30 days) to invest your

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State Department Implements New Travel Advisory System, New Info Hub for US Travelers C ontinued from page D3 such programs under the Trump Administration? “Again this year, the Open Doors student mobility numbers showed an increase in American students studying abroad, topping more than 325,000 American students in academic year 2015/16. Increasingly, U.S. colleges and universities are making study abroad an integral component of the higher education experience for Americans. And more U.S. students than ever before are taking advantage of study abroad opportunities in a wide range of countries. “To help facilitate this growth, the State Department launched the U.S. Study Abroad Office in 2015 with the goal of further increasing and diversifying U.S. participation in study abroad, including diversity of study, geographic representation and diversity of institutional types, as well as diversity of study abroad destinations around the globe. We work with U.S. and foreign institutions to expand opportunities and highlight the value of studying abroad. Our Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Program increases participation in study abroad by providing resources to federal Pell grants recipients, and Critical Language Scholarship Programs provide training in over a dozen foreign languages critical to U.S. foreign policy priorities. “Study abroad helps students understand the perspectives and values of others, enabling them to succeed in our diverse workplaces, communities and educational institutions. The State Department supports American colleges and universities in their efforts to increase study abroad. You can find more here: https://studyabroad.state. gov.”

What is the position from the State Department about the benefit of international travel – Americans going abroad and foreigners visiting the US – in terms of fostering peopleto-people understanding? “All of us who work in this field know how vital exchange programs and international study is to our shared future. It is one of the key means for the next generation of global leaders to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in our global economy, foster progress in our societies, and address shared challenges. “When people go abroad, they make connections that broaden their worldview. They become part of an international network of individuals with the shared experience of navigating new and unfamiliar languages, cultures and institutions, as they gain knowledge and develop resourcefulness and critical thinking skills. This experience is especially crucial for young people who will increasingly compete and interact in an interconnected world. “The State Department sponsors exchange programs to increase mutual understanding and respect between the people of the United States and the people of other countries, as a goal of U.S. foreign policy. These include the International Visitor Leadership Program and Fulbright Program, our flagship exchanges, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, Critical Language Scholarships, high school exchanges, as well as support for the global network of EducationUSA educational advising centers that provides information on U.S. study to international students worldwide.” See page D6

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On a Broadway musical play C ontinued from page D3 Crazy I Want to Hold Your Hand Johnny B. Good Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head ShBoom Someday Soon Sweet Caroline Whole Lotta Lovin’ Going On All My Lovin’ You Belong to Me

Some, but not all, of the above would be part of the play for a given night, details of which are provided in Presentation/Production section. The Singers/Musicians: This should consist of a 5-10 person band with excellent singers and music playing abilities. A no-name group – that are true fans of the songs of the 1950s and 1960s – would be preferred. At a minimum, the band would consist of a drummer, guitarist, keyboard player, violinist and horn. The band members would be male but a female singer/musician would be a plus. Other musicians could also be included in the band. The Presentation/Production: Here is what I envision for a typical performance. The band opens up with a medley of 5 or more country music songs from the past. This would be followed by ACT I which would consist of 15 songs selected randomly by the Director from a list of 75 hits of the 1950s and 60s,

almost all from a different artist. The 75 songs would initially be selected by the Director. Each song would be preceded by a short one-minute commentary on the songwriter and/or singers. ACT II would follow after a 15-minute break. This last act would consist of 10 songs that would be randomly selected by the audience. The play would conclude with another medley of songs of a rockand-roll variety. The band would have to rehearse all songs early during the production stage of the play. The aforementioned 15 songs would be randomly selected from the “bank” of 75 songs for each performance. Songs would also be randomly selected from the 60 songs that were not selected that previous evening for the following (next) performance. The next performance would then be selected from the remaining 45 songs. Etc. Etc. The cycle would therefore be repeated after every five performances, being careful that the songs are randomly selected each night and each cycle. The ACT II songs would be selected by the audience each night on entering the theatre from the 60 songs remaining in the pool of songs not included in ACT I for that evening. The selections from the audience would be computerized, with the results of the top 10 choices determined during ACT I and the break. These songs would then constitute the 10 songs for ACT II that night. The opening (prologue) and closing

(epilogue) melodies would be the same each night. A typical performance could consist of the following: ACT I INTRODUCTION: Lead member of band OPENING MELODY (COUNTRY MUSIC; my selections) Country Roads Someday Soon (my favorite) Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue Lyin’ Eyes Rocky Mountain High 15 SONGS These would be selected from the pool of 75 songs. For example, the 15 selected earlier could be chosen. INTERLUDE/BREAK (15 minutes) 10 SONGS You pick them. CLOSING MELODY (ROCK-ANDROLL; my selections) Earth Angel ShBoom Maybelline I Wanna Hold Your Hand Sweet Caroline (audience participa tion)

CLOSING REMARKS: Lead member of band Finally, three points need to be made. First, I must inform the reader that I have never written a song, sung a song professionally, played a musical instrument, written a play, or understand the various ramifications associated with a musical play. Second, each performance would be different and thus could be attended numerous times by a theater-goer. (This is similar to Louie Prima’s shows in Las Vegas where – due to Prima’s insanity - the audience was treated to a different show every night.) Third, the above outline and details of the proposed musical play are dynamic in nature and could be “tweaked”, e.g., more or less selections, elimination of random selections, different musical categories, and any potential and/or special accommodations to the performers, audience, societal interests and problems, etc. ©Theodore Tutorials, 2017.

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It turns out that having a passport is good for you. Hilton Hotels & Resorts undertook a study and found that 53% of Americans with passports are content with their lives, compared to 34% of those who do not possess a passport. Hilton, in collaboration with the US State Department, has launched the Hilton Passport Project, an initiative aimed at inspiring more Americans to apply for passports. “For nearly 100 years, we’ve witnessed the profound impact travel has on the lives of our guests,” said Stuart Foster, vice president, global

brand marketing. “With more than 570 hotels in the heart of the world’s most incredible destinations, Hilton Hotels & Resorts makes travel within reach. The Hilton Passport Project is our way of helping more Americans unlock the power of travel and realize the benefits a passport can bring them - whether that’s becoming more content with their lives or enjoying new experiences and opportunities.” Every few weeks, a Hilton location in the United States hosts a Passport Concierge booth, where guests and the general public can have their passport pictures taken for free and apply for or renew a passport. Between one and three employees from the State Department will be on hand to answer passport-related questions and help fill

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Get prepared for summer camp season

Summer camp season is just around the corner. Each summer, millions of children depart for campsites around the country to swim, hike, craft, and enjoy the companionship of friends. Summer camps in North America were first established in the 1880s and were attended by children without their parents for overnight stays. By the 20th century, summer camps had become an international phenomenon, and various organizations hosted traditional summer camps or camps geared toward religion, sports, music and other subjects and activities. According to the American Camp Association, each year more than 14 million children and adults in the United States attend camp. America is home to more than 14,000 day and resident camps (8,400 are overnight camps and 5,600 are day camps). Nonprofit groups are the largest sponsors of summer camps. Many people put off summer camp planning until it is too late. Parents should keep in mind that camps begin registration early in the year and have specific cut-off dates for enrollment. Parents who want to beat the crowds this year can use this guide to help plan a summer camp agenda. • Attend an orientation seminar. Take the time to visit prospective camps for a tour, and use this open house as

an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered. If available, find a camp employee to discuss your child’s eligibility for enrollment. Some camps may offer webinars for convenience. • Fill out the enrollment package completely. Each camp has their own requirements for registration. Expect to submit some personal information, including a medical background and proof of insurance, names and numbers of emergency contacts, and any other pertinent information as it applies to the camper. This may include allergies, fears, physical or mental disabilities, or even preferences in camp courses. • Establish payment schedules. Summer camps vary in price. The ACA says camp costs range from $100 to more than $1,500 per week. However, many accredited camps offer some sort of financial assistance for children from families with limited financial means. If cost is a factor, be sure to broach the subject. • Prepare children for the physical challenges a camp may present. Summer camp activities may be rigorous, and campers may need to be cleared by a physician before starting. Be sure to schedule your child a physical and bring along any pertinent forms. Children also can increase their levels of physical activity compared to the often sedentary nature of winter. Such preparation can

Start gearing up now for summer camp plans to guarantee kids attend the camps they prefer. prevent injuries when engaging in outdoor and physical activities. • Shop for supplies. Camps are likely to provide a list of requirements with regard to clothing and other equipment campers will need. Make sure kids have enough shorts, T-shirts, socks, athletic shoes, swimsuits, toiletries, and other camp necessities before they leave.

• Keep children in the loop. Engage children in the planning process to help alleviate their fears and get them excited about summer camp. Summer camp can foster lifelong memories. Parents can help kids prepare in advance for the fun that’s soon to arrive.

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goCAMPUSing’s mission says it all! We strive to help students find their “right fit” academically, socially and financially – all the while making new friends and having fun! A goCAMPUSing college tour/ advisor is on every trip and we have collectively been on over 400 college campuses throughout the US including Hawaii! goCAMPUSing College Advisors help students to identify what they do and don’t like about a campus we are visiting, highlight the different nuances between schools and make suggestions of other similar campuses based on your student’s interests. goCAMPUSing’s college tours are high school student centric. In fact, goCAMPUSing was the brainchild of and founded by a college bound 17-year-old Oyster Bay high school student. She experienced the well intentioned “family vacation” college visits that were adult and parent centric and severely lacked the student’s participation and buy-in aspect of the college visits. With this in mind, she structured goCAMPUSing to focus on the student. After all, it would be the student who would actually be the one attending college. Sure, teachers provided input, as well as parents who would be paying for college, but if the student doesn’t buy into the college visits program the results will be less than successful. goCAMPUSing’s college tours revolve around what students want and need to know, Mom and Dad can take on that all important college influence role after their child has an idea of what type of college they find is their “fit”. goCAMPUSing encourages & empowers high school students on college tours to ask questions and “listen” to what colleges are expecting from applicants. It is amazing to hear what they ask when parents and teachers aren’t around. A goCAMPUSing college tour gives high schoolers the feeling of independence, self-reliance, and

self-confidence while still under the watchful and protective eye of goCAMPUSing College Advisors and Chaperones. goCAMPUSing gives them a hint of what being in college, all by themselves, would require of them. goCAMPUSing tours take high school students to visit a variety of colleges. Some Colleges that they may never have heard of. Urban, suburban, and rural colleges. From colleges with tiny and sprawling campuses to colleges with huge to tiny student populations. Too many high schools, students and parents concentrate on just the colleges that they know, which doesn’t give high school students the concept of the depth and breadth of the number and variety of colleges out there which could be their “right fit” college. Since its inception goCAMPUSing has taken tens of thousands of high school students from all over the US and abroad to see literally hundreds of colleges/universities throughout America, from coastto-coast and including college’s in Hawaii. Along with our successful summer scheduled student tours, goCAMPUSing boasts clients from dozens & dozens of high schools, a host of governmental college awareness programs (GEAR UP, Upward Bound, AVID, and Columbia University’s Teacher’s College, etc.) as well as not for profit organizations (Girl Scouts, Jack & Jill, etc.). goCAMPUSing has been written about in major publications and featured on FIOS television. goCAMPUSing has also received acclaim in university studies on college awareness (like the Seattle University Youth Initiative Student Development Theory Research & Practice Project). So yes, goCAMPUSing is America’s Premier College Tour Company. See our ad in this publication and learn more about our Scheduled Summer of 2018 Group College Tours. And visit www.goCAMPUSing.com to see what goCAMPUSing has to offer.

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The NYUSPS Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies faculty and staff members are committed to ensuring student success. Professionally credentialed academic advisers are dedicated to helping students to navigate successfully through their educational experience. All new students are assigned an academic adviser who provides assistance, support, and a sense of confidence in academic choices. Faculty advisement and tutoring services also are available to ensure that students are getting the most out of their NYUSPS educational experience. Students who successfully complete one of the Division’s Associates degrees have the option of continuing on in one of its many Bachelors degree programs. For more information, please visit sps.nyu.edu/appliedUG/associates01 or call 212-998-7100.

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Navigating tech choices for school use

Technology is essential in the daily lives of students. Whether it’s kids learning their ABC’s or graduate students pursuing advanced degrees, technology has transformed the way lessons are taught and learned. Statistics support the notion that technology in the classroom is irreplaceable. According to data from the tutoring resource PracTutor, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and various colleges, 98 percent of schools have one or more computers in the classroom. In addition, 77 percent of teachers use the internet for instruction, while 40 percent of teachers report students use computers during instructional time in the classroom. Many instructors now assign homework that must be completed online. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development looked at computer usage among 15-year-olds across 31 nations and regions. Many students in high-performing nations reported spending between one and two hours a day on a computer outside of school. Because computers are so necessary in and out of the classroom, families and students may want to revisit their options before buying new devices. Desktop computer Desktop computers used to be the goto for families and students, and there are still many reasons why desktops

make sense. In addition to their relatively inexpensive sticker price, desktop computers allow students to customize their packages according to their needs and get a powerful operating system in the process. New and advanced processing speeds also mean that many desktop computers can be relied on for educational purposes while also being fast enough to handle recreational gaming. One of the main disadvantages of desktop computers is their lack of portability. Desktops are not easily moved, and if repairs are necessary, it can be a hassle to have them fixed. Laptop computers Over the last decade, laptop computers have become more popular than desktop computers, largely because of their portability. Laptops are designed to be taken from place to place, so students can use them for note-taking in the classroom and then studying at home. Although laptop processors have just about caught up to desktop processors, they may be lacking the processing pop unless consumers are willing to pay more for laptops with high performance. Another shortcoming of laptops is that they generally have smaller screens than desktop computers, which can make working on fine details more challenging.

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Tablets Tablets offer the most in terms of portability. They’re lightweight and small and offer a wealth of access in a compact package. Today’s tablets offer much more than the first such devices to hit the market. Some can run apps and equivalent programs that were once exclusive to desktop and laptop computers. Tablets also tend to be less expensive than desktops or laptops. Where tablets may fall short is in the peripherals. It’s difficult to connect

backup drives and other accessories to tablets. However, with advancements in cloud-based storage, this may not be an issue. Also, note-taking on virtual keyboards may be more challenging, and working on tablets’ small screens can be tiresome over time. Convertible tablet/laptops are now emerging to bridge these gaps. Shopping for a new computer can be complicated, but basing purchases on need rather than want can help guide the process.

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Music is an integral part of cultures all over the world. Music can express emotions not easily conveyed otherwise. It also provides a sense of community and belonging and can help unite the divided. Playing musical instruments or singing has a number of benefits. From the earliest days after their birth, children can be calmed by music. Music helps people work out their feelings and can be uplifting and comforting when people need a boost. While many people are familiar with the mood-enhancing benefits of music, they may not know that music also has developmental benefits. According to Don Campbell, internationally known educator and author of “The Mozart Effect for Children,” music enhances intelligence, coordination, emotional expression, creativity, and socialization skills. Studies have suggested that music and movement affect all areas of development. Music can bolster listening skills, improve motor skills, assist with problem solving, and promote spatial-temporal reasoning. Many others say that music can calm and focus the mind, which is why it so often employed by therapists. In the book, “The Importance of Music,” author Ellen Judson cites a 10-year study that tracked more than 25,000 middle and high school students. The study showed that students in music classes receive higher scores on standardized

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AIDE/COMPANION Irish woman with over 10 years experience. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Excellent references. Please call: 516-458-2018

PETSCHAUER INSURANCE Temporary Assistant to the Social Media Coordinator. Approximately 10 hours per week at $13/hr. Required: Experience creating, directing, editing, uploading videos. Looking for candidate located near Garden City. Contact: Tina Rustyak 516-419-4260

HEAD LICE TECHNICIANS PAID TRAINING Flexible Hours Days, Eves & Weekends

Work in any of our 4 state-of-the-art rapidly expanding LICE TREATMENT SALONS located in: Floral Park, Bellmore, Smithtown & Eastport • Open 7 days a week • Great starting salary with growth potential Visit our website at: www.deliceful.com to see how we make a scary situation DeLiceful! Call today for an interview & become part of the DeLiceful team

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SCHOOL MONITORS & SUB CLEANERS EAST WILLISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Seeking a P/T School Monitor beginning immediately.

Responsibilities include supervision of children and the maintenance of order in the lunchroom, hallways, classroom and playground.

Additionally, we are seeking P/T Substitute School Monitors & P/T Sub Cleaners on an on call basis. Send resume & letter of interest to:

East Williston Union Free School District Sydney Friefelder Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business

11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, N.Y. 11568 or Fax: 516-333-1937

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE/COMPANION: over 12 years experience seeks position with the elderly. Prepare nutritious and appetizing meals, light housekeeping, live in or out. Excellent references. Please call Joy 347-898-5804 CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE Experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Part Time Evening, Weekends And Overnight. Licensed driver w/car. Please contact Barbara 516-3034501

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Join A Growing Team That Values Your Experience….. We Have Openings for School Bus Drivers

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CERTIFIED CNA & HHA Seeks position to take care of your loved ones at Home, Nursing Home & also Hospital. Wide field of experience and excellent references. Available for any shift. Please call 516-808-4956

Temp Agricultural Equip Operator—3/12-11/30/18: 8 openings. Operation, service & maint of farm eqpmt, incl rippers, disks, plows, cultivators, transplanters, water wheel planters, seeders, harvesting & packing eqpmt. Install pumping sta. & irrigation equip. 6 mos exp req. $13/h r. Free housing, tools provided at no cost to worker, transport & subsistence expenses pd upon completion of 50 percent of contract; Employment guaranteed for three fourths of work period. Pastore Orchards, 626 S White Horse Pk, Elm NJ; Apply at nearest NJ Dept of Labor office & show this ad. Contact Workforce NJ One Stop Career Center 2 S Main St #1, Pleasantville, NJ 08232; Ref: Job Order #NJ1345173

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SIGN ON BONUS $1,000 FOR CDL DRIVERS Bus & Van $500 For Non CDL Drivers Will train qualified applicants

WE NEW STARTING SALARIES • BIG BUS: $20.28 hr. Benefit rate • BIG BUS: $22.28 hr. *Non-Benefit rate • VAN: $17.51 hr. Benefit rate Positions • VAN: $19.51 hr. *Non-Benefit rate available for *available after 90 days

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ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live out and work nights or overnights as well. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call V 516-943-3172 HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150

HOUSE/OFFICE CLEANING I clean houses and offices. I have affordable rates and great references. I do it all—move ins and move outs, all rooms and facets of home and office cleaning. No job too big or small. Contact Milagros 516-450-6452

CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

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WANTED TO BUY BUY ANTIQUES Objects of Art, sterling silver, old rugs, jewelry, Judaica Call 516-331-1582 Closed Saturday LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 -DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE to advertise? Our Service Directory is sure to bring results. Call 2948935 for rates and information.

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Eric 516-546-2300

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org AVITAL GALLERY 336: Paintings, Royal Copenhagen, Rosenthal and more. Hours Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12-5, Friday 10-1 or by appointment. 770 Middle Neck road, Great Neck, NY 11024. 516-3045640 or call 516-528-9765. Free parking in back

TAG-R-US Conducting Tag/Estate Sales of Distinction for 25 years. We will thoroughly research, organize, price and advertise your sale for the best results! Call Cynthia 516-764-5573

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

BIG DOGS, SMALL DOGS, YOUNG DOGS, OLD DOGS, I walk them all! No pack-walks here, your dog will get the benefit of one-on-one attention. I specialize in high-energy dogs and guarantee to bring you back a tired dog! Please visit: www.walksforlife.com OR contact Eddie, a Garden City resident at 347-248-1445. Walks For Life Pet Services, LLC. DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 K9 Monk, LLC Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Boarding, Training, Healing Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Meridian Tapping Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Angelic Healing Acutonics Tuning Forks Sound Therapy Aromatherapy GC Resident 516-382-5553 thek9monk@gmail.com www.k9monk.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT RENTALS Large Updated, 3.5 Rooms 1 Bed. April 1 Occupancy $2,600 Five rooms. 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths, DR, Modern EIK $3,000 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504

ROOM FOR RENT MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets / smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048 GREAT NECK OFFICE SPACE: Iconic Atrium 98 Cuttermill Road, 2 blocks to LIRR, large windowed office in attorneys suite. Includes parking, conference room, file space, utilities, copy / fax. $2,000 per month. 516-466-2750 x300

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We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

GLEN COVE

LOTS FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2/11 1:30-3:30PM 47 VIOLA DR, NY 11542

HOME SWEET HOME! 1 Fam, 4BR, 2.5BA, Master BR w/ sauna, Fin. Bsmt, Attic, Fenced Backyard w/Inground Heated Pool, 2 Car Gar & Dway. Great School Dist.

347-450-3577

CORSICIANA, TEXAS Beautiful Historic. Bldg., 7 Fl., Vacant. Get out of high paying taxes. No State Income Tax in Texas. Chase Bk. leases 1st Fl. Tax abatement for 10 yrs. OBO. Cost to build today $12 mil. Ask $4,000,000 Mil.

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CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner — n o broker. $579,000 Call: 646-499-1684

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JUST REPO’D 10 acres $19,900 Fields, woods, stream! Country setting in upstate NY. Call 888479-3394 LAND INVESTMENT 20 acres $39,900. 60% below market! Huge pond site, stream, woods, town road, beautiful bldg sites. 888-905-8847 NewYorkLandandLakes.com

SERVICES

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations DISH NETWORK Satellite *Furniture Assembly Television Services. Now over *Finish Carpentry 190 channels for ONLY $59.99/ *Minor Electrical & Plumbing mo! 2yr price guarantee. FREE 25year GC Resident installation. FREE streaming. Lic & Ins H18E2170000 More of what you want! Save Call BOB 516-741-2154 HUNDREDS over Cable and DIMASONRY RECTV. Add Internet as low as All types of stonework $14.95/mo! 1-800-943-0838 Pavers, Retaining Walls, BelSNOW REMOVAL gium Block Patios, FoundaResidential & Commercial tions, Seal coating, Concrete Free Estimates and Asphalt driveways, SideFully licensed & insured walks, Steps. #H2219010000 Free Estimates BOCESKI Fully Licensed & Insured Lou 516-850-4886 #H2219010000 TAX & ACCOUNTING: Win- Boceski Masonry nie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Louie 516-850-4886 Allied Accounting & Tax SerPAINTING & vices. Individual & Business PAPERHANGING Taxes, Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements, YearINTERIOR & EXTERIOR Round Accounting, BookkeepPAINTING ing & Payroll. 516-626-0711 www.smartallied.com, winnie@ Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock smartallied.com Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) CALL EMPIRE TODAY to schedule a FREE in home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-496-3180

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PARTY HELP

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LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

SERVICES

TUTORING

CLEANING

EXPERIENCED ELEMENTARY TUTOR AVAILABLE! Help your child build academic confidence and love learning. Several years of teaching experience, NYS teaching certification, Masters Degree in Special Ed & Elementary Ed. Specializing in Reading, Math, Homework Help. Unique, fun methods to meet your child’s needs. Email with inquiries or questions, Emily: EJKasel@gmail.com

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

INSTRUCTION PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com

CLEANING HOUSE CLEANER: Excellent service with great references. Reliable, own transportation. Please call Mirian at 516-6426624

SERVICES A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 APPLIANCE REPAIR Insinkerator Garbage Disposals, Instant Hot Water Dispensers & Filtration Systems only. Marty’s Appliance Repair Call 516-532-0385 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/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES Hard working and reliable person to clean your home weekly or bi-weekly. Experienced, references available. Call Alba 516-353-2422

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-4669220

MBR HOUSE CLEANING Offices & Buildings

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Last Hope Part of the Chewy.com Rescue Program

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Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule

Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. There are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/cat volunteer orientation being held Sunday, February 11th at 3:00 PM. All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be. Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month. The next orientation dates are:

Sunday, Feb. 11th, 3PM Sunday, March 11th, 3PM

If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tried Chewy.com yet for your pet food and supply purchases, this is a great time to check them out. Last Hope is now part of their rescue program. For each new customer that makes a purchase, Last Hope will receive a $20 donation. Click on the ad below or go directly to the Last Hope page at https://www.chewy.com/rp/5941

Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-760-5534

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PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

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14 STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, v. GUILLERMO VELASQUEZ, LAURA CEVALLOS, et al., Defendants PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on October 17, 2017, the Referee to be appointed by Substitute Referee Order on February 27, 2018, will sell in one parcel at public auction on February 27, 2018 at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 67 Lee Ave Hicksville, NY 11801 SBL No.: 46-31-3 and 4 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 16-001267 in the amount of $399,463.37 plus interest and costs. Tammy L. Garcia-Klipfel, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072 MIT 5616 4X 01/26,02/02,09,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, TD BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER AND ACQUISITION TO COMMERCE BANK N.A., Plaintiff, vs. MI HAE LEE A/K/A MIHAE LEE; SANG HO LEE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on November 13, 2017, 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 February 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 6 Miller Circle, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay,

LEGAL NOTICES County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 323 and Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment is $736,694.50 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 671/2010. Ethan Irwin, Esq., Referee Duane Morris LLP, 1540 Broadway, New York, New York 10036, (844) 455-3808, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5617 4X 01/26,02/02,09,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, 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 March 06, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. 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 310 and Lots 21-23. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 12/011033. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted. MIT 5619 02/02,09,16,23 LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice of the External Audit Report and Management Letter Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Hicksville School District for the period beginning on July 1, 2016 and ending on June 30, 2017, have been examined by Cullen & Danowski, LLP, and that the External Audit Report and Management Letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit performed by Cullen & Danowski, LLP has been filed in the Hicksville School District Business Office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interest-

ed persons. Pursuant to §35 of the General Municipal Law, the governing board of the Hicksville School District may, in its discretion, prepare a written response to the External Audit Report and Management Letter prepared by Cullen and Danowski, LLP, and file any such response in the Hicksville School District Business Office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than January 23, 2017. MIT 5620 1X 02/02

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2018, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2018 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2017 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $125.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2018 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at:

http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 15,2018. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by

the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly

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LEGAL NOTICES or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York MIT 5621 2X 2/2,9

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff AGAINST ABDUL KAZMI IF LIVING, AND IF, HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITEES, LIENORS, AN ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, E X E C U T O R S , ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES,

COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 13, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on March 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 65 CENTRAL PARKWAY, A/K/A 65 CENTRAL PARK ROAD, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 409, Lot 2. Approximate amount of judgment $620,362.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #14-009253. John R. Dietz, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5622 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN BROWN, KATHLEEN ANN MCDERMOTT, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 05, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 13, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Milton Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. 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, Section 11, Block D and Lots 809, 810 and 1208. Approximate amount of judgment is $632,546.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13976/11. If the sale is set aside for any

reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Referee. Joseph John Ra, Esq., Referee Peter T. Roach & Associates, P.C., 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5623 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Tepedino & Company CPAS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/22/2017. Office location NASSAU County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The principal business & post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 120 Hicksville Rd., Bethpage NY 11714. Purpose: any lawful activity. BN 7274 6x 01/19, 26; 2/2, 9, 16, 23 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff against Mary McCafferty, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered September 1, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on February 20, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 3888 Avoca Avenue , Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 465 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $268,272.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011960/14. Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee XIBNY029 BN 7275

4X 01/19,26,02/02,09 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Gempress LLC. Articles of organization filled with the Secretary of state of New York SSNY on 12/07/2017. Office location: Nassau. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 90 State St. Ste700 office 40. Albany, NY 12207, purpose: any lawful purpose. BN 7276 6X 01/19,26,02/02,09,16,23 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST Heidi Sanchez, Eugene Sanchez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 03, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on February 27, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 27 RUSSELL AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, SECTION 49, BLOCK 103, LOT 262. Approximate amount of judgment $355,026.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-002929. Frank M. Scalera Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 7277 4X 01/26,02/02,09,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006HE2, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE2, Plaintiff AGAINST Roman Zibirov a/k/a R. Zibirov; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 1, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar

Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on February 27, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 3650 Farm Ranch Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 46 Block 444 Lot 38. Approximate amount of judgment $599,183.68 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 13-007231. Janet DeLuca, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: January 10, 2018 BN 7278 4X 01/26,02/02,09,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION MORTGAGE P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005AP1, Plaintiff AGAINST ELLIOT FORMAN, RHONDA FORMAN, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 29, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on March 06, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 1141 ROUND SWAMP ROAD, OLD BETHPAGE, NY 11804. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Old Bethpage in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47, Block 113, Lot 25. Approximate amount of judgment $505,318.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #11641/12. Donald W. Henderson, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 7279 02/02,09,16,23 See page 16

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 15

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST RAJESHWARI SINGH, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 02, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on March 06, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 4336 HICKSVILLE ROAD, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. 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 New York, Section 52, Block 310, Lot 43. Approximate amount of judgment $459,790.32 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #9094-15. Richard H. Rubin, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 7280 02/02,09,16,23

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE

of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny. gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2018 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucountyny. gov/DocumentCenter/View/17674 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 15,2018. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period

in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of

interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 23, 2018 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York BN 7282 2X 2/2,9

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, 2005-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Jean Elardo, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 30, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Nassau County Court, 100

Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on March 13, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 129 THOMAS AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. 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 New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 34, LOT 6-8. Approximate amount of judgment $595,134.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 15-004754. Joseph A. De Marco, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 7283 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY HSBC Bank USA, N.A., Plaintiff against JOSEPH A. WINSKY, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered May 19, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on March 13, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 20 Marlon Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 49 Block 212 Lot 10. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $257,763.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 001976/15. Mark Ricciardi, Esq., Referee VERN821 BN 7284 02/09,16,23,03/02 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE THE BELOW SALE WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 6, 2018 AT 11:30 A.M. AND IS BEING POSTPONED TO MAR. 6, 2018 AT 11:30 A.M. AT THE SAME PLACE. CRAIG See page 17

A. SIRLIN, REFEREE. SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. MARGAUX INTERNATIONAL, INC., et al, Defts. Index #17-000424. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 6, 2017, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY prem. k/a District 26, Section 46, Block 487, Lot 14. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. CRAIG A. SIRLIN, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. For Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #94153 BN 7285 4X 02/09,16,23,03/02

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Assumption College has announced that Jacqueline Harten, of Hicksville, is one of 539 students who have been named to the College’s prestigious undergraduate Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. Harten is a member of the Class of 2019. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dean’s List is announced twice per academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester. n

Local students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. From Plainview: Alexa Pepe, Lauren Rosen, Rachel Hammer, Amanda Goldstein, Joshua Schwartz, Arianna Marks, Taylor Vaca, Kayla Mendes, Dana Osborn, Alyssa Lubrano, Jennifer Wallach, Rachel Goerke, Michael Arrow, Samantha Shapiro, Caitlin Bobis, Nicole Silvestro, Laura Russo, Angelina Raver, Amy Elbogen, Michael Rubin From Hicksville: Samantha McCallion, Claire Seeley From Old Bethpage: Erin Curran To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester. n

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Anthony Perullo of Plainview, a member of the class of 2018 majoring in management information systems, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2017 semester. A total of 1,608 undergraduate students achieved the criteria required for WPI’s fall 2017 Dean’s List. The criteria for the WPI Dean’s List differs from that of most other universities as WPI does not compute a grade point average (GPA). Instead,

WPI defines the Dean’s List by the amount of work completed at the A level in courses and projects. n

The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester: Andrew Bauman of Hicksville is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in information technology and systems. Deana Bologna of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in psychology. Ashley Brazel of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2021 and is majoring in psychology/special education. William Harvey of Hicksville is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in business administration. Daniel Kelerchian of Old Bethpage is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in business administration. Samantha Ketelsen of Hicksville is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in communication. Jake Marchitto of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in business administration. Jenna Roach of Hicksville is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in media studies & production. Nicholas Romagnuolo of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in media studies & production. Christopher Tracz of Plainview is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in accounting. n

James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the president’s list for the Fall 2017 semester. Brenna Levine of Old Bethpage Morgan Moritz of Plainview Caitlyn Sullivan of Plainview Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above.

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Muhlenberg College students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement and named to Dean’s List for Fall 2017. Local students receiving this recognition include: Bari Dershowitz of Plainview Lauren Getzler of Plainview Gregory Kantor of Plainview n

Kaeley Johnston of Levittown, was named to The Citadel’s Dean’s List for their academic achievements during the 2017 fall semester. The Dean’s List is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester. n

Springfield College has named Miranda Cintron of Levittown to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the Fall 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

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, is pleased to announce that Michael Pilkington of Bethpage, NY, has been named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2017. n

Daemen College Dean Dr. Michael Brogan announces the following students achieved Dean’s List status at Daemen College for the Fall 2017 semester. Nick Petrucelli of Hicksville Eric Levin of Plainview (11803) A matriculated undergraduate student who attains a grade point average of 3.30 or better in any one semester is eligible for Dean’s List status.

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Levittown seniors recognized as outstanding students

Amy Rzemieniewski and Dylan Chase from Division Avenue High School as well as Deanna Barbara and Gerald Fiorenza III from General Douglas MacArthur High School were recently recognized as Outstanding Physical Education Students at the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s High School Outstanding Student Awards Dinner. The students were honored due to their leadership, citizenship, and out-

standing achievement in physical education. Each year, Nassau Zone honors one graduating male and female from high schools across Nassau County who meet the required Physical Education Outstanding Student criteria for achievement. All four students were awarded with a medallion and certificate for their accomplishment. In addition to being star students, all four are highly involved in their school community. At MacArthur High School, Barbara is on the girls varsi-

MacArthur High School seniors Deanna Barbara and Gerald Fiorenza III were recognized as Outstanding Physical Education students.

ty softball team and girls swim team. She is also a Girl Scout, part of the school’s Recycling Club, Key Club, and Big Sister Little Sister Club. Fiorenza is on the school’s football team as well as the winter and spring track team. He also donates clothing to a school in Queens for children with autism. At Division Avenue, Rzemieniewski is a four-sport athlete, participating in

soccer, basketball, track, and lacrosse. She is also the first athlete in 30 years to be recognized in four sports as a post-season award winner. Chase is a member of the school’s football, wrestling and lacrosse teams. As a member of the wrestling team, he was identified as an All-League Wrestler.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Amy Rzemieniewski and Dylan Chase from Division Avenue High School were awarded with title Outstanding Physical Education Student.

India Republic Day

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) recently joined with members of India Association of Long (IALI) for a special gathering to celebrate India Republic Day, held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library. IALI is the oldest and largest Indian Association, representing and promoting Indian heritage in the community. It is a non-political, non-religious, secular organization that represents people of all faiths and cultures from India. Republic Day marks India’s adoption of a republic constitution on January 26, 1950, after gaining independence from British rule in 1947. The day is a national holiday in India and to mark the occasion, Supervisor Saladino declared January 26, to be India Republic Day in the Town of Oyster Bay.

Fork Lane Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District hosted State Sen. Elaine Phillips and a representative of the Long Island Cares organization as part of the fifth-graders’ classroom lessons about government. Sen. Phillips spoke about her role and experiences as an elected official at the state level, and also gave students the opportunity to ask questions

Hicksville Public School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso (left), Fork Lane Elementary School Principal Chris Scardino (right), and State Sen. Elaine Phillips (center) are pictured with members of the fifth-grade student council.

Old Country Road School’s occupation education

to solidify their knowledge. The visit also highlighted the school’s altruistic efforts as Long Island Cares picked up several boxes of canned goods, nonperishable items, and toiletries that will be delivered to recovering hurricane victims.

Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

State Sen. Elaine Phillips spoke to fifth-graders at Fork Lane Elementary School.

Clavin speaks at Taxpayer’s Forum

Career Day at Old Country Road Elementary School. Students at Old Country Road Elementary School in the Hicksville Public School District received visits from several professionals from various fields on Career Day. The individuals, including an attorney, engineer, author, fireman, hairdresser, and Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Carl Bonuso, spoke to the students about their respective occupations and experiences. They reminded the students that the sky is the limit, and encouraged them to do what they love and to follow their dreams.

Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

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Senator and food bank representatives visit Fork Lane School

Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes (center) speaks to residents at a recent Taxpayer’s Forum held at the Levittown Public Library. Receiver of Taxes Clavin discussed tax payment collection periods, payment methods, tax exemptions, challenging assessments, Hempstead tax office extended hours, and satellite office payment dates. Pictured along with Receiver of Taxes Clavin are Wantagh residents Mary Gutrie and Sally Strasburger; Westbury resident Nora Jones; and Hempstead Town resident Collin.

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Author inspires Levittown students to keep writing

Author Chris Grabenstein spoke to fifth-graders from the Levittown Public Schools about the key to writing a successful story.

Gardiners Avenue fifth-grader Courtney Clements helped author Chris Grabenstein pick a story topic to work off of.

Fifth-graders from throughout the Levittown Public Schools gathered at the Levittown Memorial Education Center on Jan. 19 to hear from Chris Grabenstein, the author of their summer reading book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. The assembly allowed students to learn more about Grabenstein’s writing process, his career, and the different books that he has written. Using his animated humor, students laughed along with Grabenstein as he showed students how to create a story on the spot using any form of words and how to grab their readers’ attention at the beginning of a story. The students also watched the trailer for the new Nickelodeon movie of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, inspired by the book. Grabenstein told students his inspiration for the story which stemmed from visiting a school library. Students were encouraged to participate throughout the assembly,

even joining him up by the stage at one point to show examples of verbs. To end the assembly on a high note, Director of English Language Arts Kerin Slattery announced the winners of the summer reading raffle. Students who participated in the activities at the Levittown Public Library during district’s Summer Reading Extravaganza, had the opportunity to put their names in a raffle for a special prize. Five student winners from each of the six elementary schools were given a goodie bag handed to them by Grabenstein. “It is my hope that students realized how powerful writing is and how the choice in an author’s words make the story come to life,” said Slattery. “Our fifth grade students seemed so inspired by Mr. Grabenstein’s assembly and have been encouraged to use their voice to tell their story.”

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Levittown Public Schools Summer Reading Extravaganza winners from East Broadway, Gardiners Avenue, Lee Road and Northside elementary schools with (top L-R) Director of Elementary Education Michelle Kelly, author Chris Grabenstein and Director of English Language Arts Kerin Slattery.

LI Cares to host local pet food drive Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announced today that the Town of Oyster Bay will participate in Long Island Cares’ 7th Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive Challenge. The drive will take place during the months of February and March and will focus on collecting for the family members most vulnerable to hunger: residents’ pets. Long Island Cares formed Baxter’s Pet Pantry Pets in 2009 to assist in feeding dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, caged pets, fish, reptiles, and all others considered family members. “Pets truly are members of our fam-

ily,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Pet food donations will help feed animals in need, which in turn keeps pets at home with their loved ones and out of shelters. The Town is proud to partner with LI Cares to collect generous donations for this worthwhile cause.” The creation of Baxter’s Pet Pantry by Long Island Cares has helped distribute over one million pounds of pet food, all of which has been donated through pet food drives like this one and corporate donations. “Unfortunately, many beloved pets are placed into shelters or given away because families simply cannot afford

the necessary food and supplies,” Councilwoman Johnson stated. “When struggling families have to make choices to heat their homes, buy medication, or feed their own families, pets can become an afterthought. Pet food drives like this one can be a real lifesaver for both pets and their families.” The pet food drive in the Town of Oyster Bay will be held from Thursday, February 1st through Friday, March 30th. Those interested in supporting the pet food drive can place donated items in drop off boxes located in the following Town of Oyster Bay locations: • Town of Oyster Bay Animal

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