Mid-Island Times & Levittown News (3/2/18) by Litmor Publishing

Friday, March 2, 2018

Vol. 78, No. 9

NEW SCHOOL TRUSTEE

During the Bethpage Board of Education business meeting on Feb. 13, Bethpage School District’s attorney Laura Granelli (left) swore in resident Christina Scelta as the board’s newest trustee. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District The Bethpage Union Free School District Board of Education unanimously appointed district resident Christina Scelta as the board’s newest trustee during its Feb. 13 business meeting. Christina was sworn in by Bethpage School District’s attorney Laura

BY GARY SIMEONE The trains were whizzing down the tracks and stopping at the station at the Hicksville VFW on Saturday, and it was all for a good cause. It was the third year the model train show was held at the VFW post and all of the proceeds from the event went towards veteran assistance services including housing, employment and healthcare.

Granelli amid board members, Superintendent of Schools Terrence Clark, central administrators, residents, and proud family members. Christina was appointed to the seat previously held by Kurt Spears, who chose to step down in January.

Town to hold lectures on “situational awareness”

With the recent tragedy in Parkland, FL still touching our hearts and in our minds, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that the Town Department of Public Safety – in partnership with the Nassau County Police Department – will host two Situational Awareness lectures for residents to recognize potential warning signs and learn proactive survival strategies during active shooter incidents. Lectures will take place on Thursday, March 8th at 7pm at Town Hall North in Oyster Bay, and on Thursday, March 22nd at 7pm in the community center at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Residents are welcome to attend either seminar. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Terrible tragedies throughout our nation have left residents feeling very uneasy. While we all hope to never face such an active shooter situation, residents can take this opportunity to learn survival strategies and recognize potential warning signs of violent individuals. The safety of our children and residents is of utmost concern and working with the Nassau County Police Department we will continue to advance education and preparedness measures.” By focusing on situational awareness,

Model train show benefits veterans Former President of the Hicksville Civic Association Joel Berse put the event together through his company, Trainville Hobby Depot. “It is our third event at the VFW, and the most successful one we’ve had in terms of people who attended and the number of trains on display,” said Berse. Berse said that there was a 99% operating rate for train layouts and that every scale was represented.

“We had every scale on display from Z scale, N scale, HO scale to multiples. We even had an On30 narrow gauge prototype.” Bill Walden, Commander of the VFW post, said that he believed the amount raised at the train show would go a long way towards helping veterans. “I don’t want to put an exact number on it but I can say we raised over $1,000, which is very good,” said Walden.

the 90 minute lecture encourages participants to be vigilant for suspicious behavior which could be indicators of a future attack. The curriculum discusses pre-operational surveillance, acquisition of bomb making materials, the importance of reporting suspicious persons, packages, and vehicles, and other indicators of terrorism. Instructors will also present information on the “See Something Say Something” campaign and stress the importance of suspicious activity reporting through contact with local law enforcement agencies. Ultimately the lecture builds toward providing participants with actions to take when confronted with an active shooter situation. During training, instructors will provide a historical review of national active shooter incidents and identify best practices learned from the after action reports. An active shooter is defined as an armed person who has used deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims. To attend a Situational Awareness lecture, residents must RSVP by registering online at www.oysterbaytown. com, or by calling (516) 624-6380.

Walden said that proceeds would help with the voice of the VFW’s democracy and help with its programs. “Some of the money would go into our Relief Fund, which could help a vet out with some fast cash or something along those lines.” The train show was so popular that the VFW has already agreed to bring back Trainville model Hobby next year for another show.

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Attention - Parents of 4-year-olds

THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: A victim reports that a suspect slashed her tire while parked at Michaels on Corporate Drive in Westbury between 9 and 11 a.m. on February 3 n On February 3 at 5:13 p.m., a complainant observed an unknown subject removing assorted merchandise from a location on Corporate Drive in Westbury. n On Cheshire Road in Bethpage, a victim has reported that unknown subjects keyed the front hood, rear trunk and left door of his vehicle while it was parked between 1 and 8 a.m. on February 8. n At the Burlington Coat Factory, located on Stewart Avenue in East Garden City, all panels of a victim’s vehicle were keyed between 12 noon and 1 p.m. on February 8. n

At the Roosevelt Field Mall, located on Old Country Road in East Garden City, a 20-year-old man from Copiague was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 9:52 p.m. on February 8. n

At 3:40 p.m. on February 9, a 24-yearold man from Mineola was arrested on Mineola Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in that town and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

At 4:50 p.m. on February 9, a 28-yearold man from Hempstead was arrested at the corner of Prospect Avenue and Swalm Street in New Cassel. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. n On Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale, a 20-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested at 3 p.m. on February 10. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

On Cathedral Avenue in Franklin Square, a 28-year-old man from that town was arrested at 10:50 a.m. on February 11. He was charged with

Criminal Mischief. n

On East Centennial Avenue in Roosevelt, a parked car was damaged at 12 p.m. on February 11, resulting in a smashed windshield. n

A 27-year-old woman from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on Merrick Avenue and Stewart Avenue in Westbury. She was arrested at 4:01 p.m. on February 11. n

On Cantiague Lane and Ridge Drive in Westbury, a vehicle’s car windows were broken at the BOCES parking lot at 2:30 p.m. on February 12. n

On Old Country Road in East Garden City, a 30-year-old woman from New Hyde Park was arrested at 3:50 p.m. on February 12 at Saks Off 5th Avenue. She was charged with Shoplifting. n

A 27-year-old man from Westbury was arrested on Railroad Avenue in New Cassel at 5 p.m. on February 13. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. n At Bloomingdales on Old Country Road in East Garden City, a 24-year-old man from Brooklyn was arrested and was charged with Shoplifting at 8:06 p.m. on February 13. n

Two subjects were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 2:09 a.m. on February 14 at the corner of Hudson Avenue and Nassau Road in Roosevelt. On subject was 25-year-old female resident of Bellport and the other, a 21-year-old male from Freeport.

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. If you are interested, please visit

Blood drive March 29 at Hicksville Fire Department Nassau County Legislators Laura M. Schaefer & Rose Marie Walker are proud to sponsor a community blood drive on Thursday, March 29, from 2:45 PM - 8:45 PM at the Hicksville Fire Department, 20 East Marie Street, Hicksville. All donors will receive a McDonald’s coupon for a free large sandwich or salad with any purchase. Your donation will help to save up to three lives! Local community hospitals need your help, so please share this lifesaving gift! Blood donation Eligibility Criteria: • Bring ID with signature or photo • Minimum weight 110 lbs. • Age 16 - 75

At the intersection of Hempstead Avenue and Fulton Avenue in West Hempstead, a 32-year-old man from Allentown was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 10:08 p.m. on February 14. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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Left to right: Division Avenue High School Principal John Coscia; swim coach Christie Boneillo; sophomore Hans Lim; senior Jack Stanley; and Athletic Director, Chairman of Physical Education and Health Sean Smith.

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“These two boys have taught me more this season than I ever dreamed possible,” said swim coach Christie Boneillo. “They led our team by their humble confidence, courageous attitude and sheer hard work. They helped to make history for the Levittown swim team as the first two swimmers to reach States! I hope they know how proud I am of them and how honored I am to be their coach.”

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Star swimmers make Levittown history

Two swimmers from Division Avenue High School have recently qualified to compete at the 2018 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Swimming and Diving Championships on March 2 and 3. Sophomore Hans Lim will compete in the 200-yard individual medley event, while senior Jack Stanley will put his skills to the test in the 50-yard individual freestyle event. Both are the first Levittown students to ever qualify at the state level.

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Swimmers Hans Lim (left) and Jack Stanley (right) from Division Avenue High School qualified for the NYSPHSAA Boys Swimming and Diving Championships.

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Bethpage students send cards to pediatric patients

As part of Thoughtful Thursday, a schoolwide community service initiative, students of Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage School District created get well cards

for hospitalized children. All cards will be distributed through the Little Saint Nick Foundation. According to its website, the Little Saint Nick Foundation is a nonprofit

As part of Thoughtful Thursday, a schoolwide community service initiative, thirdraders at Central Boulevard Elementary School created get well cards for hospitalized children.

organization whose mission is to help relieve the fear, anxiety, and isolation that children can experience during hospital stays and the recovery process through entertainment, education, and activities. Donning â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thoughtful Thursdayâ&#x20AC;?

T-shirts, students in grades K-5 crafted get-well cards with positive messages and cheerful illustrations to brighten the day of children in need.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

With the help of the Little Saint Nick Foundation, Central Boulevard Elementary School students sent get well cards with uplifting messages to children in hospitals.

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Historical Society to hear about dance studio, guitar museum

At its next meeting the Hicksville Historical Society will hear a presentation from Ms. Joanne of the Woodbury Studio of Dance Arts, located on Woodbury Road. She will tell of the history of the business and the studio, which once served as a guitar museum. The meeting will be held on Tuesday,

March 27th at the Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville. All are welcome. Refresments will be served. For more information: hickshistsoc@aol.com or visit www. hicksvillehistoricalsociety.wordpress. com

Irish History Forum to hear storyteller On Saturday, March 17, at 10:00 AM, the Irish Family History Forum will present: Jim Hawkins, Irish Storyteller. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with storyteller and Forum member Jim Hawkins, as he presents songs and stories from the Irish and American traditions and plays the bodhran, the Irish drum. In the spirit of the holiday, he will also lead the audience in singing some old favorites. 10:00 AM: Jim Hawkins 10:45 AM: Refreshment break & Ask the Experts

11:15 AM: Jim Hawkins Meetings are free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served. The meeting will be held at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage. Directions: www.ifhf.org There is ample parking directly opposite the library. Information: contact Mary Ann: E-mail: press@ifhf.org Phone: (631) 335-2462

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tHe eyeS Have it eye iSSUeS Common in SeniorS Please join us as Nazanin Barzideh, MD, Chief of Vitreoretinal Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology at Winthrop, discusses eye issues common in seniors, such as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and conditions related to diabetes. A question & answer period will follow. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 1:15 PM Mineola Community Center 155 Washington Avenue, Mineola (One block south of Jericho Tpke., between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave.)

Admission is free, but seating is limited. For reservations, Please call (516) 663-3916

Operation Safe Child at Levittown Library “Statistics show that 34% of parents in the United States don’t know their child’s exact height, weight, and eye color,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). “When a child is reported missing, time can be the greatest adversary. Possessing up-to-date photos and important information about one’s child are important proactive measures a parent can take to assist law enforcement should a child disappear.” To assist parents in this endeavor, Senator Hannon, in conjunction with Nassau County DA Madeline Singas, is proud to host an “Operation SAFE Child” ID program at the Levittown Public Library (located at 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown), from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, March 7. Families who participate will receive a free, wallet-sized ID card containing a child’s name, biographical information (date of birth, age, gender, height, weight, hair and eye color) and a fingerprint image of both index fingers.

“The card is created in under two minutes,” said Hannon. “It can be carried in a wallet or purse.” Interested parents can also choose to store the fingerprints, basic biographical information, and photos of children – this information may be critical in the event of a lost or missing child. The storage of the information is entirely voluntary and requires the express written consent of a parent or legal guardian. Should the parent wish to share the information, it would be digitally recorded and stored in a state database; in the event the NYS DCJS (the agency that stores the information) receives a missing child report, the fingerprints of that child could then be used to help in the return of the missing child. For more information, please call Senator Hannon’s Community Office at 516-739-1700, visit kemphannon.com, or E-mail Senator Hannon at hannon@ nysenate.gov. The program is free.

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Students advance to finals in National Merit Program

General Douglas MacArthur High School seniors Helen Zhang (left) and Jared Schwartz (right) were recognized as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Two seniors from General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public Schools recently qualified as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Jared Schwartz and Helen Zhang will continue on in the competition with the hopes of receiving one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million offered this spring. Both Schwartz and Zhang are among 15,000 of the 16,000 semifinalists in the competition to receive the finalist title. To become a finalist, Schwartz and Zhang submitted a detailed scholarship application, providing information about their academic record, participation in school and community activities, their leadership abilities, employment,

and honors and awards that they have received. All finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships. The Merit Scholars are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. “It has been an honor to have witnessed both Helen and Jared develop into high quality students and community members,” said Principal Joseph Sheehan. “There is no doubt that whatever career path they choose they will be enormously successful. I am very proud of them”

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The Hicksville Middle School robotics teams. Under the leadership of advisers Catherine Temps and Carol Anne Brucato, the Hicksville Middle School robotics teams performed impressively at the First Lego Regional Qualifiers, the theme of which was hydrodynamics. Students were judged on the performance of their robots with specified tasks, their project presentations, and their core value representations. The Meteorites team earned the Core Values Teamwork

Award and the Alliance Award, while the Meteorites Squared team earned the Core Value Inspiration Award and the Robot Design/Robot Performance Award. Meteorites Squared was also the top scoring team at their Regional Competition, which qualified them to move on to the Long Island Championship in March.

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Special Olympics, Town join forces for Polar Bear Plunge Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Louis Imbroto announced that caring Town residents will once again have the opportunity to be “Freezin’ for a Reason” and support Special Olympics New York by participating in the 5th Annual Special Olympic New York Town of Oyster Bay Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 10. The event will take place at Tobay Beach with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. and the plunge to begin at 11:30 a.m. Supervisor Saladino, who participated in last year’s event, stated, “Many of our residents are used to seeing beautiful Tobay Beach in the middle of the summer, but this event provides an enjoyable and charitable reason to begin the beach season early this year! Participants will have an opportunity to prove their mettle and their compassion by diving into the chilly waters of Tobay Beach to raise funds for the athletes of Special Olympics New York.” Each year, Special Olympics New York Polar Plunges are held throughout the state to attract thou-

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sands of chilled souls and engage in a fun and commendable fundraising event. All funds support Special Olympics New York’s programs and promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities in New York. Town Councilman Louis Imbroto, who also took the plunge at last year’s event, stated, “Special Olympics New York changes lives through the joy of sports and the Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with this outstanding organization to help make this event a success.” The Polar Plunge helps Special Olympics New York provide yearround sports training and competition in over 22 Olympic-style sports for more than 71,889 children and adults with intellectual disabilities living in New York, giving them continuing opportunities at no cost to them or their families. Their philosophy is “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt!” Visit www.polarplungeNY.org/tobay for registration information, call (631) 458-4078 or email jcantone@nyso.org.

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What’s Happening March 1

“Yoga”, session 1, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 9:15 to 10:15 AM. Children ages 3 ½ to 5 years of age, with a caregiver, are invited to join “Pre-School Storytime” at the Bethpage Public Library from 10:30 through 11:15 AM. The sessions will be held weekly. “Yoga”, session 2, at the Bethpage Public Library is held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. “The Knitting Group” will meet each week from 12 noon to 1 PM at the Bethpage Public Library. The Hicksville Public Library will host a class entitled “Seniorobics” at 1 PM. The program is part of a weekly series. “Simply Stronger”, an exercise class, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 PM. and will be continued each week. From 2 to 4 PM, the Bethpage Public Library will present a special program, “Famous Women of New York” with Dr. Ronald Brown. The Hicksville Public Library’s “Intermediate/Advanced ESL” class will meet each week from 6 to 8:30 PM.

March 2

“Tiny Tots Time”, for children ages 2 ½ through 3 ½, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 10 AM. with a second session at 10:45 AM. The program will continue for three sessions, each at the same time on March 2, 9, and 16. Please register in advance and caregivers must attend, as well. “Intermediate ESL Literacy Nassau” will meet at the Hicksville Public Library from 2 to 4:30 PM and will be continued each week. The “Hicksville Tech Squad” will meet at the Hicksville Public Library from 2 to 4 PM. The film “Dunkirk” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 4 PM. Starring Tom Hardy and Kenneth Branagh, the movie is rated PG-13 and runs 105 minutes long. It will be repeated again the same day at 7:30 PM.

March 3

“Here A Chick, There A Chick Storycraft” will be offered at the Bethpage Public Library at 11 AM. for children ages 4 through 6. Please register in advance to attend. Children in grades kindergarten through 5th can attend “Yo Ho Ho! A Pirate Adventure” at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 3 PM.

March 4

The Bethpage Public Library presents “Live At the Library: A Cappella Showcase” from 2 to 4 PM., with The Traditions. “Literacy Nassau Beginner ESL” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library each week from 2 to 4:30 PM.

March 5

Citizenship classes will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 AM each week at the Bethpage Public Library. Advanced registration is recommended. From 9:45 to 10:30 AM, with a second session from 10:45 to 11:30 AM at the Bethpage Public Library, “ActiveFit” exercise classes will be held for patrons who have pre-registered. At 11 AM at the Hicksville Public Library, “Tiny Tots Storytime” will be held today and each Monday. Weekly “Simply Stronger” classes are held from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM at the Bethpage Public Library. The Hicksville Public Library’s “Tai Chi” class will meet at 5:30 PM each week. “Literacy Nassau ESL” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 5:45 PM and will continue each week.

March 6

“Mother Goose Storytime” is held for children 18 to 29 months old with their caregivers at the Bethpage Public Library from 10 to 10:30 AM A second session is being held from 10:45 to 11:15 AM. “AARP Tax Aide” will be at the Hicksville Public Library from 1:15 to 5 PM to assist patrons with their tax questions. The program will continue each week. At 5:30 PM in the Hicksville Public Library, a “Yoga” class will be held. “The Board Game Group” will meet at the Bethpage Public Library from 6 to 9 PM. At 7:15 PM in the Hicksville Public Library, a children program of “Jump for Joy” will be held.

March 7

An Advanced ESL class will meet at the Bethpage Public Library from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. “Intermediate ESL Literacy Nassau” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Hicksville Public Library will hold a program of “Preschool Storycraft” at 11 AM for children. The Bethpage Public Library will hold an “Art Workshop” from 1 to 3 PM. Please register in advance to attend. “Literacy Nassau ESL” meets each week at 5:45 PM at the Hicksville Public Library. “Zumba” class will be held at 6 PM at the Hicksville Public Library.

March 8

“Yoga”, session 1, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 9:15 to 10:15 AM At 10 AM at the Hicksville Public Library, “Family Fun Time” will be held. Children ages 3 ½ to 5 years of age, with a caregiver, are invited to join “Pre-School Storytime” at the Bethpage Public Library from 10:30 through 11:15

AM. The sessions will be held weekly. “Yoga”, session 2, at the Bethpage Public Library is held from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. “The Knitting Group” will meet each week from 12 noon to 1 PM at the Bethpage Public Library. The Hicksville Public Library will host a class entitled “Seniorobics” at 1 PM. The program is part of a weekly series. The Bethpage Public Library will host a lecture with Tanisha Mitchell, Music Archivist and Librarian, on the topic of “Conversations With Music: A Tale of Two Divas” from 2 to 4 PM. “Simply Stronger”, an exercise class, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 PM and will be continued each week. From 2 to 4 PM, the Bethpage Public Library will present a special program, “Famous Women of New York” with Dr. Ronald Brown. The Hicksville Public Library’s “Intermediate/Advanced ESL” class will meet each week from 6 to 8:30 PM.

March 9

“PlayHooray” at the Hicksville Public Library will be held for children at 10 AM. Tiny Tots Time”, for children ages 2 ½ through 3 ½, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 10 AM with a second session at 10:45 AM The program will continue for three sessions, each at the same time on March 2, 9 and 16. Please register in advance and caregivers must attend, as well. The film “It”, starring Bill Skarsgard and based on a Stephen King novel, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 4 PM. and from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Rated R.

March 10

“Ballet Long Island – Peter and The Wolf” will be performed at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 PM. Advanced registration is required. From 2 to 3 PM at the Bethpage Public Library, “Chess For Kids” will meet with the Long Island Chess Nuts. The program is for children in grades 2 through 5.

March 11

“Live @ The Library: It’s a Great Day for the Irish” will be presented by Linda Ipanema and Stan Edwards at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 4 PM.

March 12

The Bethpage Public Library will hold a “Citizenship Class” from 9:30 to 11:30 AM as part of their weekly program. From 9:45 to 10:30 AM, with a second session from 10:45 to 11:30 AM at the Bethpage Public Library, “ActiveFit” exercise classes will be held for patrons who have pre-registered. “Baby Smart” a program for children ages 9 to 17 months of age, with their

caregivers, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 10:30 to 11 AM At 11 AM in the Hicksville Public Library, “Tiny Tots Storytime” will be held today and each Monday. Weekly “Simply Stronger” classes are held from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM at the Bethpage Public Library. The Hicksville Public Library’s “Tai Chi” class will meet at 5:30 PM each week. “Literacy Nassau ESL” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 5:45 PM and will continue each week. A class in “Ballroom Dancing” will be offered at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:30 PM.

March 13

“Mother Goose Storytime”, for children ages 18 to 29 months with their caregiver, will be held in two sessions at the Bethpage Public Library. The first session is 10 to 10:30 AM and the second, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM The Bethpage Public Library’s Book Club will meet from 1 to 3 PM to discuss “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick. The Senior Circle of the Bethpage Public Library will meet at 2 PM to discuss “Home Improvement Assistance Program”, presented by the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Intergovernmental Affairs. “The Board Game Group” will meet at 6 PM at the Bethpage Public Library. “Knitting Sessions” will continue today at the Bethpage Public Library from 7 to 9 PM

March 14

The Bethpage Public Library will hold an “ESL Advanced Class” from 9:30 to 11:30 AM in the Auditorium. “Intermediate ESL Literacy Nassau” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The Hicksville Public Library will hold a program of “Preschool Storycraft” at 11 AM for children. The 1957 film “Tammy & the Bachelor” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 PM. Not rated. The film stars Debbie Reynolds and Leslie Nielsen. The movie “The Good Earth” will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 2:45 PM. “Literacy Nassau ESL” meets each week at 5:45 PM at the Hicksville Public Library. “Zumba” class will be held at 6 PM at the Hicksville Public Library. The Bethpage Public Library’s Evening Book Club will meet from 7:15 to 9 PM to discuss “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick.

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Adventure Trips to Far Corners of the Globe BY KAREN RUBIN

Adventure travel takes all different forms – a reflection of one’s own passions, curiosity, desire for immersion into nature and culture. Here are just a few ideas that span the globe:

Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys Offer Families Hands-on Travel Experiences this Summer

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – Families seeking culturally rich, stress-free travel options this summer can leave the planning to Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys. “Whether it is sleeping like royalty in an Irish castle or going behind-the-scenes in the world of anime in Japan, each program offers families an unparalleled level of access,” said Carol Dimopoulos, president of Perillo’s Learning Journeys. “These trips are a truly memorable way for parents and grandparents to introduce children to different cultures and wonders of the natural world.” The multi-generational trips are designed to be very inclusive for easy planning: hotels with local character, most meals, airport transfers and on-tour transportation, exciting excursions, entertaining activities, talks by local experts, a top travel director throughout, gratuities, and

emergency medical insurance are all included in the price. Summer 2018 itineraries (tailored to adults with children eight years and older) include: Discover Japan: Available July 7-17, 2018, this 11-day family journey explores modern Tokyo and traditional Kyoto. Learning and immersive highlights include: sushi and noodle making classes; hikes through the forests of Mt. Fuji; a stay in a traditional ryokan (inn); meeting students training to be anime voice actors; a visit a Japanese family in their home; learning the art of origami, kimono dressing and Taiko drumming; and much more. Prices start at $4,700 per adult and $4,175 per child. Iceland Explorer: On this sevenday adventure, multigenerational families will discover the wonder and science behind major geological sites, cruise in search of whales and puffins, and learn the history of the Viking expansion across the North Atlantic. Key attractions include: the black-sand beach of Reynihverfi; a swim in the Blue Lagoon hot springs; powerful waterfalls such as Gulfoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Skogarfoss; a visit to an exact replica of an old Viking ship dating back to A.D. 870; and much more. Available departures: June 30 – July 6 and July 28 – August 3, 2018. Prices start at $4,755 per adult and $4,100 per child. Exploring London and Paris:

A swim in the Blue Lagoon hot springs is one of the highlights of Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys Iceland itinerary © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com a fitting introduction to Europe for children, this 10-day tour through London and Paris explores the most popular museums and historic sites. Highlights include: a Beefeaterled tour of the Tower of London, introduction to Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre, option to visit a number of sites featured in the famous Harry Potter films and an interactive scavenger hunt through the Louvre Museum. Prices start at $5,725 per adult and $4,700 per child. Available departures: June 23 – July 2 and

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June 30 – July 9, 2018. Discover Ireland: available June 29 – July 7, 2018, the nine-day Discover Ireland trip introduces families to the Emerald Isle. The itinerary includes Gaelic language lessons; a two-night stay in an Irish Castle; a lesson in Gaelic football, the most popular sport in Ireland and Hurling, the world’s fastest field sport; a visit to a local sheep farm; a cruise along the Cliffs of Moher; and much more. Prices start at $4,800 per adult and $2,850 per See page D2

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child. For more information on Smithsonian Family Journeys by Perillo’s Learning Journeys, visit https://www. learningjourneys.com/family-journeys/ smithsonian; to book, call 855-215-8691. For more information on Perillo’s Learning Journeys, visit www. learningjourneys.com, contact a local travel professional, or call 888-884-8259. For more information visit www. SmithsonianJourneys.org.

andBeyond Launches Philanthropy-Focused Itineraries in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa andBeyond, a leading luxury experiential travel company, has launched philanthropic-focused itineraries in Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa to give guests a firsthand look at its core ethos of caring for the land, wildlife, and people. The activities range from adopting an elephant at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Kenya to participating in local school conservation lessons in Tanzania to visiting the Grootbos Green Futures College in Cape Town, an organization that provides educational training to unemployed young adults in the city. Tanzania: Travelers on andBeyond’s 9-day Travel with Purpose in Tanzania tour start the adventure off in Arusha before heading to andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge to explore the Mayoka and Moya communities by bike, and the new science labs at Kilimamoja School, funded by the

Africa Foundation. The excursion continues to andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched above the edge of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater, before ending at andBeyond Klein’s Camp on the Serengeti. Here, travelers visit Ololosokwan Clinic, primary school, and Meirowa School, and can join a group of school children on a game drive and conservation lesson. Kenya: andBeyond’s new Travel with Purpose in Kenya 12-day itinerary weaves travelers through the Kuku Group Ranch at the foot of the Chyulu Hills in Nairobi, Lewa Downs Conservancy in Laikipia, and the Masai Mara to learn about and engage in various conservation projects. Highlights include a private visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi to adopt an elephant, feeding giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, and a Maasai community visit led by the African Foundation Program Manager, in which travelers can interact with a Maasai family and visit a traditional boma. South Africa: andBeyond’s Travel with Purpose in South Africa journey is a 10-day excursion spanning from andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve to Cape Town to the Cape Whale Coast. At andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, travelers take an excursion with Africa Foundation to visit projects in the Mduku and Mngobokazi communities and assist in an exclusive rhino notching experience. Travelers then head to Cape Town for a half-day tour of Uthando, a nonprofit that supports various community projects (day care, urban agriculture, environmental, and youth development programs), followed by a half-day tour

andBeyond travelers on the “Travel With a Purpose in Tanzania” program visit Ololosokwan Clinic, primary school, and Meirowa School, and can join a group of school children on a game drive and conservation lesson.

of the city to explore Table Mountain, Greenmarket Square, and Company Gardens. The tour continues on to the Cape Whale Coast (known for its prime whale watching location), where travelers will have the option to explore the Grootbos’s Green Futures College or the Siyakhula Organic Farm, visit the African Seabird and Penguin Sanctuary, and of course enjoy a whale watching excursion. For information, visit www. andBeyond.com.

Holiday River Expeditions Introduces Curated Stargazing Adventures by Raft, Mountain Bike

SALT LAKE CITY, UT-Once a month from May through October, Holiday River Expeditions shares the mystery and romance of the Dark Sky with star-struck guests who are participating in one of this veteran travel company’s 2018 Stargazing adventures. “Each night on these bike and river trips we will attempt to find and identify stars, constellations, planets, galaxies, nebulas, clusters and satellites,” said Tom Beckett, board chair of Clark Planetarium and part-time guide for Holiday River Expeditions. “More importantly, we’ll use those objects to talk about the structure of our galaxy, the origin and future of the universe, and our place in the cosmos.” Departures ranging from three to eight days are filled with Holiday River’s signature activities: whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain biking. A participation fee covers stargazing interpretation and equipment, guide

fees, meals and more. The 2018 Stargazing Trips are: May 12-15, 2018 4-day White Rim Trail and Oct 3-5, 2018 3-day White Rim Trail — Guests on these adventures will have access to binoculars and a telescope at night to view the heavens. This legendary mountain biking trip leads through Canyonlands National Park in Moab, UT, recently certified as a “Dark Sky Park” by the International Dark Sky Association. Bikers summit 1,000 feet above the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers. The per person three-day rate is $795; $900 for four days. June 9-13, 2018 5-day Yampa River – In the heart of Dinosaur National Monument the Yampa River runs wild and free, unregulated by dams. Spring runoff in May and June offer exciting rapids by day and piercingly dark sky canopies by night. The focus is on whitewater rafting with exploratory side hikes to rock art, waterfalls and ancient sacred sites. The per person (minimum age 8) rate is $1,075. July 9-13, 2018 5-day Cataract Canyon — Cataract Canyon, carved by the Colorado River, cuts through the heart of Canyonlands National Park. Days are spent luxuriating in the sunshine, exploring side canyons and facing some of the biggest whitewater rapids the river has to offer. Nights open up to whole new worlds as guests explore the Milky Way, see the Andromeda Galaxy, watch satellites and meteors, and learn constellations. The per person (minimum age 8) rate is $1,150. Aug 4-7, 2018 4-day Lodore Canyon — This Whitewater river trip through Lodore Canyon peeks behind the scenes

Holiday River Expeditions is introducing new star-gazing adventures by raft and mountain bike, monthly from May through October.

in Dinosaur National Monument, currently recognized by the National Park Service as a “Sanctuary of Natural Darkness.” This trip connects to ghosts of river runners and canyon dwellers of the past, with escapes into deepred cliffs and exhilarating whitewater rapids. During the day guests float on the Green River through Whirlpool Canyon and at night peer into the Whirlpool Galaxy. The per person (minimum age 8) rate is $980. Sept 9-16, 2018 8-day Extended Hiking & Rafting in Cataract Canyon – This extended 8-day float begins on the Green River as it meanders into the confluence with the Colorado River and then through the mighty whitewater rapids of Cataract Canyon in the soul of Canyonlands National Park. Hiking enthusiasts can anticipate hiking into the Maze District and the fanciful Dollhouse, enjoying the depths of Dark Canyon as well as the unforgettable rapid “cataracts” of Cataract Canyon. The per person (minimum age 12) rate is $1,595. (See http://www.bikeraft.com/darksky-stargazing-trip-series/) New this year is a partnership between Holiday River Expeditions and Road Scholar, a renowned creator of experiential learning opportunities. In 2018, Road Scholar is offering three multi-generational Stargazing trips with Holiday. The 9- and 10-day

trip dates are June 9-17, July 7-16 and August 4-Aug 13. For more information, availability, reservations or a copy of the 2018 catalog call 800-624-6323, Email: Holiday@ BikeRaft.com or log on www.bikeraft. com.

Wild Women Expeditions Introduces Hiking Adventure to Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon

CORNER BROOK, NL, CANADA – Imagine a country that places happiness above all else, where every policy must pass a Gross National Happiness filter to be enacted. Imagine trekking through lush green mountainous valleys of a remote Himalayan kingdom where yak herders greet you with smiles as the chanting of monks echoes from ancient cliff-side monasteries and colorful prayer flags ripple before snow-capped peaks. Welcome to Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon. Wild Women Expeditions, the pioneer in women-only travel adventures, introduces Spirit of Bhutan on three brand-new 2018 hiking departures: Sept. 20-Oct. 2, Oct. 11-23 and Nov. 12-24. It’s only over the past 50 years that visitors have been allowed to visit Bhutan, land locked in the Himalayas between Tibet and China to the north

and India to the south. It is still also time locked, since it is only early in this century that Western influences have begun to enter. Bhutan, despite the encroachment of the internet and hand-held devices, remains steeped in ancient traditions with overlays of powerful Buddhist mythologies. How spirituality and myth translate into 21st century life in this 750,000 population is a focus of Wild Women Expeditions’ quest. “Bhutan is a shining example of how spirited adventure tourism can be truly sustainable,” said Jennifer Haddow, visionary Owner/Director of Wild Women Expeditions. “Bhutan’s commitment to being a carbon neutral country comes to life in its approach to tourism, where travelers take great care to minimize their footprint on this wilderness Shangri-la.” She personally researched and helped craft this tour of west and central Bhutan incorporating the highest standards of ecotourism. Visits to monasteries or dzong perched on cliffs overlooking traditional rural life reveal that these fortresslike cloisters historically served as lighthouses, sending warning signals against potential marauders. An afternoon of river rafting coincides with a visit to the imposing Punakha Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness). Built in 1637, it is strategically placed at the confluence of two rafting rivers

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(Po Chu and Mo Chu). Guests also visit Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) whose lore and location epitomize Bhutan’s spirituality and beauty. One day. guests walk for several hours through a forest of rhododendron and hemlock to meet some 30 nuns in contemplation and seclusion at one of the oldest (early 9th century) of seven nunneries in Bhutan. Guests can anticipate walking up to16km on mountain pathways through blue pine and juniper forests. One trek leads to Bumdra Monastery and a meadow laced with chortens (stupas) and prayer flags. Here women camp under the stars with a nearby 4,000m peak beckoning the hearty. Each glimpse of a dzong brings highaltitude vistas of mountains gouged by deep river valleys and rice fields, together comprising the country’s 60 percent of land designated national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Forests covering over 70 percent of the landscape are themselves resources. For example, guests visit a family-owned incense factory that utilizes juniper, rhododendron and cypress to make incense. They are served tea during another family visit; they experience the restorative properties of a hot stone bath followed by a lesson in Bhutan’s national sport, archery. A day trip to Thimphu, Bhutan’s See page D5

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Taking a delightful interesting crash course in British history BY CLAIRE LYNCH I got a crash course in English history recently when some friends and I watched season one of “The Crown” on Netflix. This original series in season one has 10 episodes and each run roughly for an hour in length. It was written mostly by Peter Morgan and directed by Philip Martin. “The Crown” series, which seems to be partly factual and partly fictionalized, came out in 2016 but I had not seen it. I remember hearing at the time that it got excellent reviews. They are well deserved. Claire Foy plays Queen Elizabeth II and John Lithgow plays Winston Churchill. Matt Smith, who many people recognize as the Eleventh incarnation of The Doctor in the BBC series “Doctor Who,” plays Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth. I remember seeing much of the British events played out on our TV screen’s here in America and of course I am familiar with many of Churchill’s accomplishments but because the start of Queen Elizabeth’s reign dates back to February 1952, years before I was born, there were lots of gaps in my

knowledge of English history. Having the gaps filled in and several questions answered made the Netflix series very interesting. Queen Elizabeth is the longest-serving monarch in British history. She rules over the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Also, she is Head of the Commonwealth and queen of 12 countries that have become independent since she became queen - Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. In April she becomes 92. Her mother, the Queen Mother, lived to the age of 101. Queen Elizabeth’s great-greatgrandmother, Victoria, achieved the age of 81 and her grandfather, George III, reached the same age a hundred years earlier. Some things I knew. Elizabeth and her younger sister, Margaret, were very close to their father, King George VI. Though formally known as “His Highness Prince Albert of York,” within the family the future king was called “Bertie,” and as a young man, “Albert.” I also knew that King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 after being

the king for less than one year. With a reign of 326 days, Edward is one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British history. He moved to New York City with his new wife, American socialite Wallis Simpson. She was divorced from her first husband and was pursuing the divorce of her second. According to royal custom the king couldn’t marry a divorcee. I didn’t realize that King George VI became the king relatively late in life, at age 41 because of his brother’s abdication. He never really wanted the job. Despite his reluctance to be king, George VI was a conscientious and dedicated sovereign - a kind and responsible man - who assumed the throne at a time when public faith in the monarchy was at an all-time low. Armed with a strong determination and the help of his wife, he became a modern monarch of the 20th century. During his reign, George VI endured the hardships of war and the transition from an empire to a commonwealth of nations. (biography.com) I knew that Queen Elizabeth was young when she became the Queen of England when her father died of lung cancer at the age of 56 in 1952 but I forgot how young she was. Elizabeth was

25. She waited 16 months for her coronation which was held at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953. The Netflix series shows how once he became the king, King George VI, who is brilliantly played by Jared Harris, looked at his oldest daughter, Elizabeth, and thought that she would make a good monarch to succeed him when the time came. It wasn’t just because she was his oldest daughter but because of her practicality and level headedness. At one very poignant part in the show King George VI rehearses with Elizabeth the most sacred part of the coronation ceremony in his study the night before his coronation. “The archbishop says: (On the palms of both the hands, saying) “Be thy Hands anointed with holy Oil. (On the breast, saying) Be thy Breast anointed with holy Oil. (On the crown of the head, saying) Be thy Head anointed with holy Oil: as kings, priests and prophets were anointed: And as Solomon was anointed king by Zadok the priest and Nathan the See page D6

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‘Notch Babies’ Now Reaching Century Mark -- and They Are Still Mad! BY TOM MARGENAU

There is a group of very old people out there who, for decades now, has been misled into believing that they are being cheated out of Social Security benefits. I’m talking about folks who are now pushing the century mark -- in their midto-late 90s and beyond. And that means that for 30 or 40 years now, they have been carrying a grudge against the government in general, and Social Security in particular. I still get letters from these people. Or, more often lately, I get letters from their sons or daughters (who themselves are now in their late 60s or 70s) asking me if anything can be done about this perceived injustice -- the infamous “Social Security notch.” In fact, my own mother was one of those people. Despite my constant reassurances to the contrary, she was convinced that the government was ripping her off by short-changing her on her monthly Social Security check. This cohort of seniors, generally people born between 1917 and about 1926, called themselves the “notch babies.” And their false claims about getting financially fleeced by Uncle Sam were fueled by a rather sophisticated, albeit deceitful and shameful lobbying campaign, sponsored by greedy gadflies out to make a quick buck. For those readers who don’t have a clue what I am talking about, the “notch” refers to a time period when corrections were made to the Social Security benefit formula -- corrections that were necessary to ensure that all Social Security recipients were paid properly, but corrections that were misconstrued by many to be a way of cheating them out of benefits they felt they were due. Here’s the story. In 1972, Congress passed a law mandating automatic annual cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security checks. Those COLAs were to be based on increases in the government’s official inflation measuring stick: the consumer price index. (Before 1972, COLAs were not automatic. They were sporadic and happened only if Congress specifically authorized a yearly increase.) As part of the new process, the Social Security Administration had to come up with a formula for calculating increases to people’s Social Security checks -- which they did. But after COLAs were paid for a couple of years, someone noticed the formula was wrong. Social Security beneficiaries were getting increases that were slightly higher than intended. Once the mistake was discovered and SSA notified Congress, several decisions had to be made. For one, they had to figure out what to do about all of the Social Security beneficiaries who received the overly generous COLA adjustments. Congress decided to let them keep the money. (It would have been political suicide to send “overpayment” letters to

every senior citizen in the country.) The second choice Congress had to make was to decide where to draw the line -- which people would have their benefits figured using the proper COLA formula. And they drew that line at 1917. In other words, they said everyone born in 1917 and later would have his or her Social Security benefit figured using the corrected formula. Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? But sometimes Congress can’t leave well enough alone. In this case, they bowed to pressure from senior citizen groups who demanded a transition period from the old (incorrect) formula to the new (proper) formula. After lots of haggling, what they eventually decided was that everyone born between 1917 and 1921 would have his or her benefit figured using a special formula. So, we ended up with the following scenarios. People born after 1921 had their benefits figured using the proper (and lower) COLA formula. People born before 1917 had their benefits figured using the incorrect (and higher) formula. And people born between 1917 and 1921 had their benefits figured with a special formula not quite as generous as the one used for the pre-1917 crowd but more generous than the one used for the post-1921 crowd. You’d think everyone would be happy, right? Well, what happened next was pretty bizarre. Social Security recipients born in 1917 and later started to complain that they weren’t getting quite as much as folks born 1916 and earlier. Someone should have splashed some cold water in their faces and said, “You are being paid correctly. It’s the folks born before 1917 who are getting overly generous benefits. And on top of that, you are getting Social Security benefits at a higher rate than anyone born from 1922 on.” Instead, mobs of angry senior citizens around the country started to form into groups demanding “justice.” Even Ann Landers got into the fray. She’s the one who came up with the moniker: “notch babies.” And all these folks mistakenly thought they were singled out for lower benefit adjustments than everyone else. To repeat the facts: They were getting slightly lower benefits than people born 1916 and earlier, but they were getting higher benefits than everyone born after 1921. Then those greedy lobbying groups I mentioned earlier got into the mix and really muddied things. They sent letters to folks born in the so-called “notch years,” telling them they were being cheated out of Social Security benefits and asking for donations to “fight this injustice.” And to help fill their coffers even more, the lobbyists deceitfully expanded the definition of those notch years to include everyone born through 1926. Some inexplicably pushed the notch cutoff into the 1930s! So senior citizens of all ages started sending in tens of millions of dollars -- money that

paid for many overpriced lobbyists and some pretty nice office space on K Street in Washington, D.C. -- but money that accomplished nothing else. After all, there really was no “injustice” to fight. Sadly, millions of seniors born between 1917 and 1926 or even later went to their graves bitter and disappointed -- including my own mother! Those alive today still believe that they are being

cheated out of Social Security benefits. If you know one of these people, please tell them to enjoy what time they have left on earth and stop fretting about an alleged injustice that never happened. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Adventure Trips to Far Corners of the Globe C ontinued from page D3 capital, features the weekly market and revered Memorial Chorten that underscores the importance of the country’s two-party constitutional monarchy. The Changangkha temple, since the 12th century overlooking Thimphu, is a study of devotees flocking here to circumambulate and turn the prayer wheels. The temple contains beautiful wall paintings and hundreds of religious scriptures written in gold. A huge golden statue of Buddha Dordenma commands a view of the valley. His three-story throne holds several chapels; the body itself is filled with 125,000 smaller statues of Buddha. On an earthly note is a visit to a nearby weaving center where local women create intricate fabric for the traditional Bhutanese garment of gho (for men) and kira (for women). The per person rate is $4,495 inclusive of ground transportation, airport transfers, 12 nights accommodation (lodges, inns, a luxury resort and one night camping), meals throughout the trip; services of an experienced Bhutanese English-speaking female guide, porters; camping equipment for a hiking expedition to Tiger’s Nest; entry fees and permits; and domestic air fare from the gateway, Paro, one way to Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan. (Trip details at https:// wildwomenexpeditions.com/trips/ spirit-of-bhutan/) For more information, contact Wild Women Expeditions 888-993-1222, email info@wildwomenexpeditions. com or visit https:// wildwomenexpeditions.com/.

Wildland Adventures Introduces New Tours to Colombia

SEATTLE, WA– Colombia is the newest emerging travel hot spot, and Wildland Adventures, an award-winning trvel company known for meticulous tour development, is introducing three new active tour itineraries in Columbia that weave culture and wildlife with hiking, rafting and birdwatching. “Now that peace and security have been restored, Colombia is “one of the world’s extraordinary new travel hot spots because of its stunning biodiversity and cultural heritage,” said Kurt Kutay, Wildland Adventures founder and president. Americans are often surprised by the sophistication they find upon shaking hands with such South American gems as Bogota, Colombia’s capital. These itineraries introduce the 500-year-old patinas of vibrant cities, still cobblestoned, former colonial hubs

that welcomed explorers, pirates and conquistadors searching for El Dorado. “Our Wildland Adventures in Colombia utilize a comprehensive network of new airline connections and a good primary road system, with 4x4 access on secondary roads into more remote regions and trailheads. The last decade has seen new-found economic growth and political stability, and vastly improved security presenting itself as the new gateway to South America. As tourism develops, restored colonial boutique hotels and ecolodges are popping up across the country. There’s also an exciting gastronomic scene evolving,” added Kutay. Rafting, snorkeling and diving into freshwater rivers and salty seas hint at a gold standard of adventure. Along with prehistoric and extant jungle creatures come nearly 20 percent of the world’s bird species. Colombia Wildlands and Wildlife is a 14-day program that starts and ends in Bogota. The per person double rate is from $5,840. See: http:// www.wildland.com/trips/southamerica/colombia/colombia-wildlandsand-wildlife/overview.aspx. In Bogota guests visit vibrant neighborhoods and plazas, including the impressive Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. Fernando Botero’s transcendent depictions of his people recall themes familiar in the work of Mexico’s Diego Rivera. Then the economy and culture of coffee come to life in the cool uplands of the central Andes, along with sub-tropical cloud forest rife with bird and wildlife. One of the world’s most difficult genus of birds to catch sight of, antpittas, and the masked saltator and ocellated tapaculo are protected in their natural habitat in the Rio Blanco Nature Reserve. The Amazon Basin eco system introduces a conservation project and eco-lodge helping support indigenous See page D6

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Taking a delightful interesting crash course in British history C ontinued from page D3 prophet, so be thou anointed, blessed and consecrated Queen over the Peoples, whom the Lord thy God hath given thee to rule and govern, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.” Elizabeth saw how serious her father was about taking on the job of king - of becoming one of the most important rulers in the world. As a 10-year-old she was in awe of the responsibility that he was about to undertake. At one point King George VI tries on the five-pound crown, puts it on his head and tries to walk without dropping it. He laughs and tells Elizabeth, “It’s not as easy as it looks.” His name was Albert but he became King George VI. His brother’s name was David but he became King Edward VIII and later became the Duke of Windsor. Their father was King George V. Elizabeth was born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. She is named after her mother and grandmother. Her family called her “Lilibet” as a nickname (she couldn’t pronounce her name). Upon becoming the queen she was asked what name she would like. She thought for a minute then said, “My name is Elizabeth and that’s a perfectly good name so that’s what it will be.” She became Elizabeth Regina (Queen) aka Elizabeth Windsor. As a child Queen Elizabeth had no formal schooling. At home in Buckingham Palace she was taught such things as constitutional history and law to prepare her for her future role as queen. She was also taught religion by the archbishop of Canterbury. When she became the queen she asked a tutor to come in and assist her because she wanted to learn more about history, geography, mathematics, etc. She was eager for knowledge. As a wife and mother she wanted to take her husband’s name, Mountbatten, but Prince Philip was born in Greece

and moved to Denmark. She was persuaded by some elder statesmen to keep the House of Windsor name for historical purposes. “The Crown” shows how the Mountbatten name displeases Churchill, the Cabinet and Queen Mary. At one point in the series Queen Mary referring to Philip says: “He represents a royal family of carpetbaggers and parvenus (a person of obscure origin) that goes back what? Ninety years? What would he know of Alfred the Great, the Rod of Equity and Mercy, Edward the Confessor, William the Conqueror or Henry the Eighth? It’s the Church of England, dear, not the Church of Denmark or Greece.” When she was newly married, King George VI awakened Prince Philip early one morning to go shooting. He uses that time to talk to Philip and he explains about Elizabeth, “She is the job. She is the essence of your duty. Loving her, protecting her. Of course you’ll miss your career, but doing this for me, doing this for her, I know no greater act of patriotism, or love.” The Netflix show depicts the ups and downs of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s marriage. Many things they wanted personally had to take a back seat to what Queen Elizabeth felt that she had to do for the sake of the country. Queen Elizabeth has always tried to balance her royal duties with her family life. Her four children are Charles, who is the Prince of Wales, Anne, who is the Princess Royal, Andrew, who is the Duke of York and Edward, who is the Earl of Wessex. A large part of “The Crown” season one involves Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He did many good things during the time he served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom which was from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He helped forged alliances with the U.S. and the Soviet Union to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. Churchill is roundly criticized, however, for his inept handling of the massive fog that rolled into London on December

6, 1952, and lasted for five days. It was more than just a “real pea-souper” - it was poisonous and reduced visibility to dangerous levels. Researchers have pinpointed that chemical processes combined with natural fog as a result of coal burning eventually created a deadly acidic haze that turned the sky completely dark. When the fog first arrived, residents took little notice. Fogs have long enveloped London. But in the days to follow, visibility was reduced to just three feet in some areas, transportation was shut down and thousands of people suffered from breathing problems. (dailymail. co.uk) At first they thought that the Great Smog of 1952 was thought to be responsible for the deaths of 4,000 people. Now they realize that the real number could

be closer to 12,000. It led to the passing of the Clean Air Act of 1956. Season one of “The Crown” covered a lot of history - from Queen Elizabeth’s grandfather’s reign to her monarchy and the world-shaking events that shaped the face of modern England. Season two of the series is focused on covering the events from the mid1950s to the mid-1960s. Season two was released on Netflix in the U.K. in December and just recently the 10 episodes were released in the U.S. Seasons three and four of “The Crown” are in the works. “The Crown” is a historical drama TV series that draws us in because it is well written and well acted – and also because many of have witnessed the historical events in the lives of the royal family. I’m going to stay tuned!

Facts About Queen Elizabeth II - For the first 10 years of her life, Queen Elizabeth would have been just like today’s Princess Beatrice, a distant heir to the throne. But when her Uncle, King Edward VIII abdicated, she had the weight of duty placed on her shoulders. - Her love of horses began with a gift of a pony for her third birthday by her grandfather, King George V. It was a Shetland pony named Peggy. She loves horseracing, an interest she shared with her mother. She also has several corgis. - During World War II, then-Princess Elizabeth worked as a mechanic and driver. She got her hands dirty, joining the Women’s Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945. - Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret, moved to Windsor Castle for their safety during World War II. - On February 6, 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya on a royal tour when her husband, Prince Philip, broke the news that her father had died. They had spent the night in Treetops Hotel in Kenya watching the sun rise over the jungle at the moment her father died, at the moment that she became queen. - Queen Elizabeth II speaks fluent French. - She doesn’t need a driver’s license or a license plate on her car to drive. - Some say she almost married Lord Porchester instead of Prince Philip. “Porchey,” as family and friends called him, was employed as the Queen’s horseracing manager. He was a friend of hers for 60 years until his death in 2001. - The “Queen Elizabeth II” aka as the QE2 steamship was launched on September 20, 1967. It was in service from 1969 - 2008 and was used primarily as a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship.

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Adventure Trips to Far Corners of the Globe C ontinued from page D5 peoples on their own lands. The tour visits a foundation that protects and studies primates on site. Another ecosystem of montaine forest rises to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains, a coastal range home to around 600 bird species. Once off-limits for security reasons, the San Lorenzo Ridge is the crown jewel of the avian habitat, allowing

birders to see over 20 of the Sierra’s 24 endemic species representing the highest level of endemism in the world. Here are the Santa Marta parakeet and rufous antpittas that can be spotted walking along the road just before sunrise. Highlights of Colombia is an 11-day itinerary from $3,150 per person double. See: http://www.wildland. com/trips/south-america/colombia/ highlights-of-colombia/overview.

aspx#/overview. Guests meet in Bogota before transferring to Villa de Leyva, a 16th century colonial town surrounded by a dry Andean Acacia forest. Guests hike in a nearby cloud forest and bike in the adventure capital of Colombia, the province of Santander, where the UNESCO World Heritage town of Barichara dating to the Spanish conquest remains “the prettiest town in Colombia.” One six-mile

hike on the cobblestoned Caminos Reales (Royal Road) leads to a meet up with a restoration specialist who demonstrates how to construct mud adobe brick walls in their original style. Caminos Reales also connects to Chicamocha, the Grand Canyon of South America. A stay at a coffee plantation concludes the interior tour before moving to the Caribbean coast to explore Tayrona National Park, a bio-diverse, palm-fringed paradise

skirting white sand beaches. Here are the ruins of El Pueblito, a vast system of stone terraces, aquaducts and round platform foundations of an ancient civilization. Leaving nature behind, Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage city, teases appetites for colonial and Caribbean flavors in this former (1533) Spanish port. A visit includes a foodie walk stopping at favorite cafes and food stands frequented by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the fabled author of, among others, Love in the Time of Cholera. Kutay thinks that Cartagena is the most seductive city of the Caribbean Unexplored Colombia: Coffee, Culture, and Coast over 12 days combines the Coffee Triangle with whale watching (extension) on the Pacific. The per person double rate is from $3,660. See: http://www.wildland. com/trips/south-america/colombia/ unexplored-colombia/overview.aspx From Bogota guests travel to Cali, famed for the Salsa Dance Academy. Medellin (the departure city) is revered as one of the most beautiful places in South America. Here via cable car, guests access the re-invigorated and thriving barrio that drug king Pablo Escobar helped build. They also hike through the Otun Quimbaya Flora & Fauna Sanctuary, a cloud forest with hundreds of species of butterflies; birds ranging from eagles to hummingbirds; and mammals, including spectacled bears, tapir, deer, cane skunks, and howler monkeys. Enroute to the Andes guests may climb 600+ stone steps for a 360-degree view from El Penol, a massive stone rising out of the flat ground and once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians. The one-time mansion of Pablo Escobar is nearby Guests engaged in the extension to the Pacific Coast fly to the Chocó

region. Here there are no roads, just air and boat access. Misty jungle-clad hills spouting waterfalls and hot springs meet the white sand of the Pacific. This biodiverse region offers kayaking around one of world’s largest humpback whale migrations (June – November). Located in the Biological Conservation Corridor Panamá-Chocó-Manabí, this zone is one of the most pristine marine ecosystems in the Pacific For more information on Wildland Adventures’ worldwide offerings, tour availability and reservations call 1-800345-4453 or email info@wildland.com. Visit online at www.wildland.com. *

Hike, Horseback Ride, Pub & Fiddle Crawl Thru Castles, Celtic Ruins, Manors on Vagabond Irish Adventure

COUNTY WICKLOW, Ireland– Vagabond Small Group Tours of Ireland’s 12-day “Giant Irish Adventure” circumnavigates the island nation. Beginning in Dublin, guests poke around impregnable fortresses, ring forts, beehive huts, manor houses and castles. The common element to the sites is the stone – indestructible and a metaphor for the Irish spirit Nature’s stone edifices also play a role in the Giant Irish Adventure that includes Ireland’s highest mountain range called the Macgillycuddy Reeks or black stacks of glacial-carved sandstone; the Cliffs of Moher of shale and limestone overlooking the Atlantic; and the Giant’s Causeway, a natural sculpture playground of basalt columns created by volcanic activities in the Atlantic Ocean a millennia ago. Per person double rate of €2,769 includes the services of a highly trained

Wildland Adventures is introducing three new active tour itineraries in Columbia that weave culture and wildlife with hiking, rafting and birdwatching.

professional Vagabond tour guide for 12 full days; 11 nights accommodation (4 nights B&B, 6 nights hotel, 1 night in a castle); 11 full Irish breakfasts; guided walks; entrance to most of the historical and archaeological sites and to some natural sites; demonstrations of local craftsmen at work; and all relevant fees and taxes. See: https:// vagabondtoursofireland.com/ tour/irish-tours-12-day-giant-irishadventure/. This tour caters to active travelers who want time aplenty to explore where they are by foot. Hikes of up to two hours are daily highlights. Some activities such as horseback riding, sea kayaking and surfing and biking in Killarney National Park are optional. The tour is flexible and guests can arrange to opt out of one activity and into another. Among the historic stone structures guests may visit Dunluce Castle is a cliff-edge ruin from the 13th century, with views over the Irish Sea to Scotland; Stone Ring Fort (1700 BC) constructed by Bronze Age farmers as defenses against cattle thieves with such precision that no mortar was required; Glenveigh Castle and Gardens. a Victorian (1867) edifice in what is now Glenveagh National Park; the original owner drove poor tenants from the land so he could transform it into an aristocrats’ hunting playground; Donegal Castle was built in the 15th century on the site of a one-time Viking fortress; Abbeyglen Castle Hotel where the mountains of Connemara meet the sea was constructed in 1832 (overnight here); Beehive huts (Clochán) date to 5th century monastic settlements (think Luke Skywalker’s retreat in Star Wars); Blarney Castle dates to medieval times; kissing the Blarney Stone is said

to bestow the gift of eloquence; Rock of Cashel or St. Patrick’s Rock from the 12th century boasts a Romanesque chapel harboring ancient frescoes. On the daily walks and hikes, guests explore: Slieve Gullion Mountain, the highest point in Ireland which harbors Neolithic passage tombs; Cliffside Trail including 132 steps to Giants Causeway; Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe; Croagh Patrick, the famous holy mountain where every step taken means a sin forgiven; Cliffs of Moher, 700-foot sea cliffs; Kilkee Cliff Walk overlooking the Atlantic; Glacial valley of Lough Annascaul. Throughout the journey, the Vagabond arranges stops at locally owned accommodations, pubs and restaurants Transport is in a 4x4 Land Rover or Mercedes ‘Vagatron’ that allows intimate access beyond where regular tour buses go. (see https://vagabondtoursofireland. com/tour/irish-tours-12-day-giantirish-adventure/.) For details on Vagabond SmallGroup Tours of Ireland itineraries, visit https://vagabondtoursofireland. com/, 833-230-0288, or email: info@ vagabond.ie or info@driftwood.ie. ______________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear.com, www.huffingtonpost.com/author/karenrubin & travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar. wordpress.com & moralcompasstravel. info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@aol.com. Tweet @ TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook. com/NewsPhotoFeatures

Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon: Wild Women Expeditions, a pioneer in women-only travel adventures, is introducing Spirit of Bhutan on three 2018 hiking departures.

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GARDEN CITY DENTAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Garden City dental practice dedicated to outstanding customer service and clinical excellence seeks administrator with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in helping others. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, a collaborative work style, a positive attitude, a professional manner and a strong work ethic. Other essential characteristics include: attention to detail, proficiency in prioritizing responsibilities, confidence in problem-solving, superb organizational skills and an ability to self-motivate. Practical requirements include previous experience with: a clinical dental role (dental assisting or dental hygiene) with solid clinical understanding, dental insurance benefits and claim submission, processing insurance, patient payments and schedule management. If you are looking for a premier practice with a great family-oriented team, send your resume to: gcsmiledoc@gmail.com

FACTORY POSITION: Part time. Light factory work at Mineola dental company. Will train. Mature, dependable person. 2 days per week, 3 hours per day. Retirees welcome. 516-499-8530

FT CAREGIVER NEEDED Loving family is looking for a caregiver who is energetic, caring, has strong values, great communication skills and appreciates good nutrition for a 4yr old Diabetic. The person will need to be able to administer medication, prepare meals and assist with other errands on an as needed basis. Driving is a must. Please call 516-978-6842

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LION WANTED! Are you a fierce competitor? Resourceful? Aggressive? Do you command respect? Instill client confidence? Blank Slate Media is looking for a hungry lion to fill a unique and rewarding Advertising Sales position. You will represent a successful and fast-growing chain of 6 Blank Slate Media publications and website, in addition to five other publications and website owned by our partner, Litmor Publications. Minimum 2 years outside sales experience. Newspaper sales experience will be a plus. Must have own car. Up to $60,000 first year. Salary + commission. Health Insurance & Holidays. Email resume and cover letter: sblank@theislandnow.com or call Steve at: 516307-1045 ext 201. All inquiries are in strict confidence. Blank Slate Media, 105 Hillside Ave, Suite 1, Williston Park, ny 11596. Fax: 516-307-1046

Temp Farm Labor — 4 /911/15/18: 30 openings. Plant, cultivate, and harvest peppers and tomatoes, clean, grade, sort and pack produce. 3 months exp req. Tomato exp req. $12.05/hr, 50 hr / wk. Free housing, tools provided at no cost to worker, transport and subsistence expenses pd upon completion of 50% of contract; Employment guaranteed for three fourths of work period. Velasquez Farms, 105 Marshalltown Rd, Salem, NJ; Apply at nearest NJ Dept of Labor office and show this ad. Contact Workforce NJ One Stop Career Center 174 E Broadway, Salem, NJ; Ref: Job Order #NJ1356219

AIDE/COMPANION AVAILABLE with over 12 years of experience. Seeking to work with the elderly. Excellent references and will be provided upon request. Please call 347-965-0333 AIDE/COMPANION Irish woman with over 10 years experience. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Excellent references. Please call: 516-458-2018 CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

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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

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

IRISH LADY AVAILABLE to care for sick or elderly full time any days. Experienced in all phases. References and car available. Garden City references. Please call 516-437-1285

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2018 SUPER SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PARK AT EAST HILLS!

1. Are you looking for an exciting summer job with competitive pay and an upbeat work environment? 2. Would you like to spend the summer at the finest park facilities with the largest municipal leisure pool on Long Island? 3. Do you want a quick turnaround on your application so you know where you will be working this summer? (subject to agency confirmations and background checks.) Then our positions are a perfect fit for you! Apply for a position as either a

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REQUIREMENTS: Available to work through Labor Day weekend • At least 16 years of age LIFEGUARD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifeguards must be Nassau County Certified • Rookie/1st year Lifeguard Starting @ $15.50/hr. To apply, contact The Park at East Hills at (516) 484-9800, e-mail us at: clastraglio@villageofeasthills.org, or simply visit Village Hall on a business day from 9am – 4:30pm. We are located at 209 Harbor Hill Road, East Hills, NY 11576. Ask for Christina Lastraglio to get an application. The Village Of East Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Friday, March 9, 2018 9:30 a.m. 57 Brompton Road Garden City, NY 11530 Books, mid-century furniture, art supplies, records, housewares, garage, basement, tools....Visit www.invitedsales. com for pictures and details !

PETS PET SERVICES 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

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

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AUTOMOTIVE

2016 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan Mineral Metallic Grey. 15,000 miles in excellent condition. I have car fax and all service reports. Live locally and happy to have car brought to any mechanic for inspection. Asking $42,500. Please contact: 516-906-0143 if interested. Thanks!

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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—no broker. $579,000 Call: 646-499-1684

FRANKLIN SQUARE Saturday March 3 1:00pm to 3:00pm 913 Cherry Lane (Corner of Court House Rd) LISA DP REAL ESTATE INC text: LISA DP 516-319-3647

Private Parking, Close To LIRR $1,600/Month

Call 516-627-1436 or 1-561-818-1406 COMMACK 1 BR, EIK, full bath, pvt entry, ground floor, parking, no pets/smoking, a/c. Refs. Price $1675 includes all. 1 mo. sec. 631-864-3602

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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 Prime 7th Street Garden City location. Office space available. $1,700.00 per month. Owner, 516-510-9452

Catskills/ROCK HILL Surrounded by nature yet minutes to town, enjoy 5 acres of pristine woodlands from your custom 4BR/4BA home with 1st flr BR, fin basement, granite countertops & oversized 2 car garage. $398,900. Serious inquiries only.

HOMES FOR SALE POINT LOOKOUT 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, totally renovated, walk to beach, central air, 2 lots, garage, parking for 5 cars. $899,000. Call 516-662-8505 NO BROKERS PLEASE

OPEN HOUSE BAITING HOLLOW Sat 3/03 12:00pm to 2:00pm 54 Baiting Drive Sophisticated & Modern! Elegantly Appointed Contemporary Home on Acre+ Park Like Property. 4 BRs, 3 Baths. Indulge in the Luxury & Privately set In Ground Swimming Pool. Formal LR/fireplace, FDR, New Gourmet EIK & Family Room. Master Suite/Balcony. Circular Drive, Garage, Full Basement. This one has it all. $699,000 Colony Realty, 631-722-5800

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BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Democrats may be favored to win the House, although probably not the Senate, in the midterm elections, but the party certainly has no shortage of significant challenges moving forward. First, a little background. To gain control, Democrats need to win 24 House seats and two Senate seats, but the Senate map is extremely daunting for the party. The party has to defend 26 of the 34 Senate seats up for election, including at least 5 in states where Mr. Trump won in a landslide. On the other hand, all House are up for election, and 42 Republicans, a number of them in closely contested suburban districts, have decided to retire. Most polls give Democrats a high single digit lead in the “generic” ballot question (basically asking respondents whether they prefer their district to be represented by a Democrat or a Republican, with no candidate names). Meanwhile President Trump’s job approval ratings, which have gone up a little lately, are averaging in the low 40’s. Democrats also got a boost very recently with a favorable redistricting court ruling in Pennsylvania. The upshot is that Democrats have a good chance to gain control of the House, but certainly are not a lock to do so. Based on historic examples, Republicans do not need to win the generic ballot polling question to keep the House, but just need to keep it close, say within 5 points. Similarly, the President Trump’s popularity ratings are not good for Republicans, but if they rose even to 45 percent on election day, that might be enough for the GOP to hold on to its majority; Mr. Trump, after all, only won 46 percent in the 2016 election, but carried House districts by a 230-205 margin. On the other hand, Democrats have an enthusiasm gap in this election, have run better than their polling numbers in a number of recent races and have captured a number of open legislative seats around the country. For those watching carefully, the upcoming special election in a western Pennsylvania district, traditionally Democratic but carried by Mr. Trump, should be a useful bell-

wether . One obvious question for Democrats is whether they can avoid a huge schism between more traditional party members and the forces that favored Bernie Sanders in 2016. An example of this potential major rift was the refusal this week by the California Democratic convention to endorse longtime Senator Diane Feinstein for reelection. Other examples of this internecine warfare have involved House races in Illinois and Texas. Democrats need to avoid a divisive and expensive struggle for the soul of the party. Another challenge for Democratic candidates is taking a position on the single payer health plan championed by Bernie Sanders, which has now been endorsed by 11 Democratic Senators. While this proposal may be appealing to the Democratic left, who are disproportionately represented in primaries, candidates supporting it may be vulnerable to sharp attack by Republicans decrying socialized medicine. The smart move may be to stay away from this idea. Another sticky issue for Democratic candidates in the House is their view on the impeachment of President Trump. While popular among core Democratic voters, impeachment may not be particularly appealing in the marginal districts that the Democrats need. Voters in these districts, many of which were carried by the President, may be disenchanted by Mr. Trump’s leadership style and some of his policies and believe that electing Democrats could be an important and useful check on the White House. However, absent a bombshell revelation from Robert Mueller’s investigation, these voters may not favor the country being dragged through a very contentious partisan impeachment and trial in the Senate. In short, Democrats have the potential of making major Congressional gains in a wave election, as they last did in 2006. However, this result certainly is not foreordained, and party leaders, and local candidates, will need to present the country with a moderate rather than a radical face.

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Eagle Scout Charlie Mauro from Division Avenue High School earned every available merit badge from the Theodore Roosevelt Council Boy Scouts of America. Charlie Mauro, a senior at Division Avenue High School, recently accomplished the exceptional feat of earning every available merit badge, a total of 138, from the Boy Scouts of America Theodore Roosevelt Council of Nassau County. Mauro, an Eagle Scout from Troop 189, is one of a select number of Scouts in Boy Scouts of America’s history to have earned every merit badge offered by the organization. Starting at the age of 11, Mauro began his quest to earn every merit badge. The variety of badges allow Scouts to explore different areas such as sports, crafts, science, trades, business and future careers. During his Boy Scout career, Mauro has earned his Arrow of Light ranking, became certified as a Leave No Trace Trainer, and was a National Youth Leadership Training participant.

“It’s a great sense of accomplishment knowing all the hard work I had to do to get here,” he said. “It was great to finish but I just want to find the next challenge and keep going.” Mauro continues to have a close bond with the Boy Scouts of America. He has served as a member of the Theodore Roosevelt Council’s Boy Scout Resident Camp, Onteora Scout Reservation, for the past 4 years and currently serves as his Troop’s Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and as the Order of the Arrow, Buckskin Lodge Chief. In addition to his high level of dedication to the Boy Scouts of America, Mauro is a member of Division Avenue High School’s student council and Science Olympiad team.

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15 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 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST Jeffrey Guenther, Angela Guenther, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/26/2016 and entered on 11/9/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola,

100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on March 20, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 160 Blueberry Lane Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 375, LOT: 5. Approximate amount of judgment is $397,237.38 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11585/2011. Janine T. Lynam, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5625 4X 02/16,23,03/02,09 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Gina M. Florio, German W. Woodie, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/23/2017 and entered on 10/24/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on March 27, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 11 Belfry Lane Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 380, LOT: 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $204,905.81 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6143/2016. Mark Ricciardi, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5628 4X 02/23,03/02,09,16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-13BTT, Plaintiff, vs. BRUCE TOPOL;

CELINA TOPOL, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on October 25, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 03, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 63 Carriage Lane, Plainview, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 13, Block 119 and Lot 140-U.202 together with an undivided .75 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $392,627.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 8827/13. Anthony Iovino, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff Cash will not be accepted. MIT 5629 4X 03/02,09,16,23 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Qualification of Simply Residential, LLC. Authority filed with NY Secy of State (SSNY) on 2/9/18. Office location: Nassau County. LLC formed in Delaware (DE) on 1/30/18. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the princ. office of the LLC, 100 Frank Road, Hicksville, NY 11801. Address required in DE: 3511 Silverside Road, Suite 105, Wilmington, DE 19810. Arts of Org filed with DE Div of Corporations, 401 Federal Street, Suite 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. MIT 5630 6X 03/02,09,16,23,30,04/06 LEGAL NOTICE INTERGALACTIC GREEN MUSIC, LLC Notice of formation of Intergalactic Green Music, LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on the 21st day of February, 2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Intergalactic Green Music, LLC, 7 Laura Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. Purpose:

Creative, strategic, and administrative music services that encompass publishing rights, music licensing, digital music distribution, creative music strategy and implementation, and catalog maintenance for Josh Green & The Cyborg Orchestra, the music endeavors of Joshua Green (Composer / Music Supervisor), and other additional songwriters. MIT 5631 6X 03/02,09,16,23,30,04/06 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 See page 16

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LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 15 (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 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 NOTICE OF FORMATION, (65 BROADFIELD HEMPSTEAD LLC). Articles of Organization Filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on ( 01/09/2018 ). Office location: ( Nassau ). SSNY designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copies of any process served against the LLC to c/o: Yugesh Puri, ( 3149 Wilmarth Place, Wantagh, NY 11793). Purpose: any lawful purpose or activity. BN 7287 6X 02/16,23,03/02,09,16,23

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY The Board of Trustees of the Bethpage Public Library hereby gives notice that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District will be held at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage, New York, on the 9th day of April, 2018 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballots upon the following propositions: 1. To consider and vote upon the Annual Library Budget and tax levy for the fiscal year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, by the following proposition: BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROPOSITION #1 RESOLVED, that the proposed budget of expenditures of the Bethpage Public Library and the tax appropriation therefor for the fiscal year 2018-2019 in the amount and for the purposes shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Trustees, be and the same hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a tax levy upon the taxable property of the School District in the amount of $2,536,350. 2. To elect one Library Trustee, for a term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2018, previously incumbered by: Edward J. Silk 3. To elect one Library Trustee, commencing April 9, 2018 and ending June 30, 2020, previously incumbered by: Elizabeth Ryan and currently incumbered by appointee: John McCarthy A petition shall be required to nominate such candidate to the office of Library Trustee. Each vacancy is a separate specific office and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Each petition shall be directed to the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Petitions shall be available at the Office of the District Clerk at the School

District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York. In the event that any such nominee shall withdraw his or her candidacy prior to the election, such person shall not be considered a candidate unless a new petition nominating such person in the same manner and with the same limitations applicable to other candidates is filed with the District Clerk. Each petition shall be filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), through March 9, 2018, and not later than March 9, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. No person shall be nominated by petition for more than one separate office. REGISTRATION FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is necessary and no person shall be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting of April 9, 2018 unless such person has personally registered. Each person may register for the said Special Meeting by appearing personally before the Board of Registration of the School District on March 26, 2018, as hereinafter stated. The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of personal voter registration and the preparation of a register of the qualified voters of said School District, on March 26, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the School District Administrative Offices during which time and at which place members of the Board of Registration shall place upon the School District Register the names of all qualified voters personally appearing before them, provided they are known to be or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration that they are entitled to vote at the above specified Library Special District Meeting. Such register, upon its completion, will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will remain on file at such office and will be open for inspection between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Saturday and Sunday.

Voters may register for voting at subsequent Library special district meetings on the day of the April 9, 2018 Special District Meeting. All persons who have voted at any Special or Annual Meeting or Election or at any general election within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register, or who are registered to vote at any general election, pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of New York need not re-register to vote at the Special District Meeting of April 9, 2018. In addition, any person who can demonstrate that he is qualified to vote in general elections and who otherwise meets the qualifications of a School District voter, will be permitted to vote at the Special District Meeting on April 9, 2018. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law Section 2018a, applications for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District. Such application must be received by the Board of Registration at least seven (7) days prior to the Special District Meeting if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the Special District Meeting, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. The Board of Registration shall make a list of all persons to whom absentee voters’ ballots have been issued, and have it available during regular office hours until the day of the Special District Meeting. Such list will be posted at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. No absentee voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the Special District Meeting. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public budget hearing will be held on March 26, 2018 at 5:00 P.M., at the Bethpage Public Library for the purpose of discussion of the said expenditure of funds and the budget thereof. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that copies of the Annual Statement of Estimated Expenses for 2018/2019 and tax levy will be made available upon request to taxpayers within the District commencing fourteen (14) days prior to the Special District Meeting, at the Bethpage Public Library between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on each day other

than Sunday (Sundays between 12 Noon and 4:00 P.M.), and at the polling place on April 9, 2018. Dated: Bethpage, New York February 16, 2018 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY Christina Agosti-Dircks, President BN 7288 4X 02/16,23,03/02,09 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 454 FARMRANCH ROAD EAST BETHPAGE, NY 11714 District: Section: 46 Block: 444 Lot: 47 INDEX NO. 000639/2017 CIT BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. JOHN QUEVEDO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA QUEVEDO; SAMANTHA QUEVEDO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA QUEVEDO; STEPHEN QUEVEDO AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA QUEVEDO, 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 the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and 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, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ‘’JOHN DOE #1’’ through ‘’JOHN DOE #12,’’

the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $544,185.00 and interest, recorded on May 5, 2006, at Liber M 30451 Page 356, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 454 FARMRANCH ROAD EAST BETHPAGE, NY 11714.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: February 21, 2018 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: IRINA DULARIDZE, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 BN 7289 4X 03/02,09,16,23

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (left) recently congratulated Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) Academy Graduate Christopher D’Antone (right) of Bethpage. Christopher D’Antone was hired on January 17, 2008 as a Town of Oyster Bay Public Safety Officer. In December of 2008, he was promoted to a Bay Constable patrolling the waters of both the North and South Shore of Oyster Bay until his appointment with the NCPD in June of 2017. Christopher displays great heroism and poise in helping others and was recognized on several occasions by residents for his assistance that he provided on our waterways. The United States Coast Guard recognized Christopher for his efforts in locating a boat transmitting its emergency distress beacon in 2015. Pictured above is Supervisor Saladino proudly presenting a citation to Christopher, recognizing his academic and community accomplishments and wished him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Free Junior Knicks basketball clinic on Saturday March 24th Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that the Town of Oyster Bay, in partnership with the New York Knicks, will host a Free Junior Knicks Basketball Clinic on Saturday, March 24th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway. The event is open to boys and girls ages 5 through 14. “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with the New York Knicks to bring this outstanding clinic to our residents,” Supervisor Saladino said. “This is a great opportunity for children to learn about the sport of basketball from some of the area’s finest coaches and players. The Hicksville Athletic Center is a great

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Introduction to Computer Science Using Java Journalism: The Who, What, Where, Why, and How of Writing Feature Stories Sabermetrics: The New Statistical Genetic Code of Baseball Digital Filmmaking: Telling the Story Through Technology Finance NYC: An Insider’s View

Session 3 July 23-27, 2018 Computer Information Systems: Cyber Defense Interior Design Studio: From Concepts to Color Theory and Beyond Podcasting: An In-Depth Audio Storytelling Workshop NEW Pre-Law Bootcamp Restaurant Entrepreneurship: Examining the Business of Restaurants

Sports Branding and Sponsorship Creative Writing: Finding Your Muse in the Metropolis Digital Filmmaking: Telling the Story Through Technology Integrated Marketing: Innovation and Strategy Finance NYC: An Insider’s View

Session 4 July 30-August 3, 2018 Business Startups and Innovation Lab NEW Criminal Justice: From the Crime Scene to the Courtroom...and Beyond Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship Investment Banking Fundamentals

NYUSPS Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications

Photographing NYC: Through the Mind’s Eye and the Camera Lens Creative Writing: Finding Your Muse in the Metropolis Integrated Marketing: Innovation and Strategy