Mid-Island Times (3/3/23)

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Town Board members recently honored a former employee for his extreme heroism. John Huttle, Jr., a longtime Town sanitation worker and resident of Bethpage, was returning back to the Syosset yard the morning of December 23rd 2022, and noticed a car fire which took place as a result of a bad car accident. Without hesitation John stopped at the scene and immediately went into action releasing a young child who was stuck in a car seat, and saved the child’s life. Supervisor Saladino recognized John’s ability to act quickly and courageously and thanked him for his selflessness, presenting him with a Town citation.

Levittown Museum programs

Monday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Classic Television Trivia Contest

Think you know the old shows, the characters, the tag-lines, and the advertisements? Try your hand at our trivia contest featuring golden oldies from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Historical Cover Art

President Paul Manton examines historical cover art from the Long Island Forum Magazine (1938–2004) where he served as a contributing editor for seven years and the

4 Ferraris stolen from service center

Four Ferrari automobiles were stolen from a dealership service center on Saturday, February 25, at 3:57 a.m., according to Nassau County Police.

According to the Nassau County Police Burglary Pattern Detectives, three unknown subjects entered the Ferrari of Long Island Service Center, located at 105 South Service Road in Plainview by smashing the front glass door. Once inside, they removed assorted merchandise and numerous vehicle key fobs before exiting the parking lot with the vehicles and fleeing eastbound

on the South Service Road. The following Ferrari vehicles were stolen;

• 2014 Gray Convertible Ferrari

• 2016 Blue Convertible Ferrari

• 2018 White 2-Door Ferrari

• 2023 White 2-Door Ferrari

The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244TIPS or to call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

Nominations accepted for HHS Hall of Fame

associated historical anecdotes.

Monday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. What Do You Collect?

Got an antique, heirloom, artifact, specimen, or rare collectable? Bring it down and share it with the gathering.

The Levittown Historical Society’s Museum at Levittown Memorial Education Center is located at 150 Abbey Ln., Levittown. For more information please call (516) 434-7140. E-mail: levhistoricalsoc@aol.com.

The Hicksville Public School District is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. Established in 1985, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have achieved distinction in their chosen profession or community. These individuals will serve as role models for the Class of 2023, as well as for all district students to emulate.

The district is seeking individuals who have achieved not only professional success but have made meaningful contributions to their community. Individuals wishing to nominate a candidate should provide the candidate's name, address, telephone number, year the candi-

date graduated, the candidate's profession, community contributions, honors and/or achievements. Nominators should explain what characteristic or achievement makes their candidate special and include their own name, address, and telephone number. Individuals being nominated must be available to attend Hicksville High School’s graduation on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 9 a.m.

All nominations must be received by May 15, 2023, and mailed to:

Mr. Patrick Harris, Assistant Principal, Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801-4800.

One-stop passport weekend at Town Hall

To help residents looking to obtain new passports, Oyster Bay Town Clerk Richard LaMarca announced that his office will offer a special one-stop Passport Weekend on Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both Town Hall North in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South in Massapequa.

“Residents looking to apply for a new passport are invited to visit Town Hall during Passport Weekend to receive assistance,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “We can help you with organizing your documents, obtaining a photo and submitting the documents for approval.”

Requirements for applying for a passport include:

• One 2x2 color photograph with a clear view of the applicant’s face against a plain white or light colored background. Photos will also be available for $10 at both Town Halls North and South during Passport Weekend.

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship –

Previously issued undamaged U.S. passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad or Certification

Town accepting applications for 9/11 Walls of Honor

of Birth, Naturalization Certificate, or Certificate of Citizenship.

• Proof of Identity –Naturalization certificate, valid driver’s license (cannot have been issued or renewed in the last six months), current government ID (city, state or federal), current military ID (military and dependents).

• This service does NOT apply to adult renewals unless your passport is expired for 5+ years.

Town Clerk LaMarca has offices located at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa. Passport appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and during this special Passport Weekend. For appointments in Oyster Bay, please call (516) 624-6324. For appointments in Massapequa, please call (516) 797-7962.

For information on passport requirements and processing times, as well as instructions for passport renewals, visit www.travel.state.gov.

Short Stacks for a Tall Cause

The Mercy League will be holding a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast on Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m to 10 a.m. at Applebees, 938 S. Broadway, Hicksville.

The meal will include pancakes, sau

sage, scrambled eggs and a beverage (coffee, tea, juice or soda). Tickets are $13.

For information, please contact 516735-6451 or email mercyleague.copresidents@gmail.com

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that applications are now available for families to add the names of loved ones to the Town of Oyster Bay’s 9/11 Walls of Honor which recognize all those with a connection to the Town who gave their lives and succumbed in their battle against 9/11 related cancers and illness. Each September, the Town unveils newly inscribed names into the Walls of Honor which recognize the family members, friends and neighbors lost to this toxic legacy.

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “We remember and give thanks to those who ran into danger in order to help the victims of a cowardly act of terror. This includes first responders, downtown workers, residents, students and so many others with cancer certified to be 9/11-related. The events of 9/11 continue to take our heroes and survivors – and members of our community will continue to face darker days ahead. We watch each week as more of these heroes pass, in an ever-increasing and unending number. Just as many of these rescue and recovery heroes raced to the Towers the first minute the

plane hit, and stayed until the last brick was turned, their memorial stands with and lead us to those we lost that tragic Tuesday morning.”

Reports from the World Trade Center Health program indicate that we are approaching a terrible milestone, in which approximately 43,000 people are being treated for medical problems and 10,000 people have suffered cancers linked to the toxic exposure at Ground Zero. More than 2,500 responders and others affected have succumbed to their illness.

The 9/11 Walls of Honor were constructed under an initiative led by Supervisor Saladino, the Town Board and a volunteer committee that includes retired FDNY EMS Lieutenant Bill Gleason, Retired NYPD Detective Tom Luberto, Deacon Dave White, Jericho Fire Commissioner Frank Sammartano, North Massapequa Fire Commissioner Ralph Raymond, Massapequa Fire Commissioner Justin McCaffrey and Rescue & Recovery Worker Joseph Pinto.

Applications may be downloaded at www.oysterbaytown.com/wallsofhonor.

Model Train Show to benefit Boys & Girls Club

Trainville Hobby Depot will host a Model Train Show on Saturday, March 4. and Sunday, March 5. from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, located at 28 West Carl Street in Hicksville. The Model Train Show includes operating model layouts coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Charitable donations are being accepted at the exhibit to support the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club.

“We’re proud to partner with Trainville Hobby Depot to offer this model train show while raising charitable funds for the Hicksville Boys and Girls Club,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman

Laura Maier. “Assisting groups that not only bring a fun and educational experience to residents of all ages, but also help preserve our history in understanding the railroad’s role in our heritage, is a great cause.”

Area train club are invited to display operating model layouts, including N, O, HO, On30, and G scales.

Admission in to the exhibit is $5.00, children ages 4–11 years are $3.00 and entry for children under the age of 4 is free. For further information, please visit www.trainville.com or call (516) 433-4444.

Artists invited to exhibit work at “Art in the Park”

The Town of Oyster Bay invites local artists and artisans to display and sell their hand-crafted goods at a special day of “Art in the Park.” Applications are now available for the event which will be held on Saturday, May 20, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay.

“Art in the Park offers local artists and artisans an amazing opportunity to showcase their best work for the public and gain local notoriety,” said Town Councilman Steve Labriola. “Art in the Park is certain to attract hundreds of families and seniors as the event also features live music, food trucks and activities for kids.”

Participants must be 18 or older, and display and sell only their original pieces.

No commercial or mass-produced items are permitted. Artists must supply their own 10 x 10 canopy and additional items required for their space. Additional details and associated costs are provided on the application, available on the Town’s website.

Art in the Park is run by the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division. The event focuses on hand-crafted goods, including ceramics, watercolors, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, sculpture and more. Artist applications available on the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com/capa or by calling (516) 797-7932.

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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray collected Valentines for Veterans from Kerry Schramm’s first grade students at Sparke Elementary School in Levittown on February 15. Also attending were Alex Weiss, Lynn Andreozzi, Patricia Lozada, Principal Penny Fisher and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti.

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Town of Hempstead collects items for earthquake relief

Members of the Turkish and Syrian communities joined with officials from the Town of Hempstead to kick off a drive to collect supplies to help with earthquake disaster relief.

In the wake of a series of devastating temblors that has rocked the nations of Turkey and Syria, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the Town Board are kicking off a collection drive to provide support for the hundreds of thousands of people affected by this disaster. Organized through the town’s Department of Community Affairs, collection bins have been stationed at town facilities and residents are encouraged to drop-off donation supplies to these locations. Additionally, local organizations will be contributing to the relief effort as well. Joining Supervisor Clavin in the announcement were Deputy Supervisor Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Councilman Chris Carini, Councilwoman Melissa Miller, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll and Sadri Altinok President of the Turkish Cultural Center Long Island.

“America’s largest township has proven time and time again that it is also known as America’s most generous township,” said Clavin. “The results from the earthquakes and aftershocks that hit Turkey and Syria are heart-wrenching. The Town Board and I agreed that we must do what we can to assist the people of Turkey and Syria. We’ve secured transportation to the region and will send anything and everything we can to help those in need.”

Earlier this month, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake erupted in southeast Turkey and northwest Syria, causing a frightening death toll of more than 47,000 people and destroying hundreds of thousands of homes. With more than a million victims losing their

homes, the countries were struck with dozens of aftershocks and most recently a 6.3-magnitude quake that continues to add to the displacement and devastation of the region. Starting on Saturday, February 25th and continuing into March, Earthquake Relief Collection boxes will be stationed at the following locations:

• Hempstead Town Hall (1 Washington St., Hempstead)

• Old Town Hall (350 Front St., Hempstead)

• Hempstead Town Receiver of Taxes Office (200 North Franklin St., Hempstead)

• Echo Park (399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead)

• Levittown Hall (201 Levittown Pkwy, Hicksville)

In addition to the collection boxes, the following organizations have donated supplies to the collection effort: Turkish Cultural Center Long Island, Long Island Ladies Circle, Sufi Center, Chinese Center of Long Island, Long Island Diversity Council, Millennium Honda, Long Island Caring Hearts.

Accepted items that can be donated include non-perishable food items, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, gloves, baby food, feminine hygiene products, toiletries, baby formula, baby wipes, diapers, first aid products, and hand warmers.

Residents interested in monetary donations are encouraged to donate directly to the relief effort through trusted organizations such as Syrian American Medical Society, Center for Disaster Philanthropy, Plan International Inc., and Direct Relief.

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

Friday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON)

Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

Saturday, March 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Driver’s Safety Course (IN PERSON)

For drivers of all ages. Completion entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and to a point reduction. Bring your NYS driver’s license and a pen. In-person registration ONLY. Fee: $30, check payable to “Empire Safety Council” Includes a 30-minute break for lunch.

Monday, March 6, at 11:30 a.m.

Simply Fit (IN-PERSON)

Instructor: Marilyn Bunger

A class especially suited for the older adult that combines the basics of strength training and stretching. You will need light hand weights. Ten Sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 7, at 9:45 a.m.

Yoga for Energy (IN-PERSON)

Instructor: Jenny Lu

This class combines the ancient wisdom of Qi energy with modern techniques to maximize the brain’s functions. Each class includes stretching, core strengthening, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Classes are suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. Ten sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Tuesday, March 7, at 6:15 p.m.

Yoga for Relaxation (IN-PERSON)

Instructor: Laurie Ahleman

Learn basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques that will enable you to develop a daily practice of your own. You will need a yoga mat. Seven sessions. Fee: $28. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Wednesday, March 8, at 11:15 a.m.

Beginner Tai Chi (IN-PERSON)

Instructor: Jenny Lu

Mindful, gentle, flowing movements to improve balance, strength, and stability. Wear sneakers or soft sole shoes. A chair can be used if needed. Ten

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sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, March 9, at 11:00 a.m.

Qi Gong (IN-PERSON)

Instructor: Jenny Lu

Qi gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements to improve balance, strength and immune function. Classes are suitable for all levels. Wear sneakers or flat sole shoes. Ten sessions. Fee: $40. Registration needed. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, March 9, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, March 9, at 2:00 p.m.

Linda Ronstadt: The First Lady of Country Rock (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Richard Knox, retired teacher

One of the most honored female vocalists of the 20th century, her talents have spanned a variety of genres including country, Latin, light opera, standards and rock n roll. Among her many honors, was induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2016 and she received Kennedy Center Honors in 2019. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m.

Pinstripes & Tales (IN PERSON)

Presenter: Bill Schulman, writer for Yankee Magazine

April 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of the original Yankee Stadium. Listen to the lecturer, who has interviewed more than 120 former Yankee stars for the team’s magazine, relate many of the tales and anecdotes as told to him by the likes of Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Roger Maris and others. Stories about the stadium will also be shared. This program is a must see for baseball fans in general as well as Yankee fans in particular. No registration needed.

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Arrest for firearms violations

Nassau County Police arrested a Bethpage man on Monday, February 27, at 8:20 p.m.

According to police, officers responded to a disturbance at a residential home, where they were were told about an argument that occurred between resident Claude E. Keith. and a female victim, 48. The victim told police that Keith kept a loaded firearm in the home.

Police say they located a loaded handgun in a black unlocked safe. Keith was taken in custody and charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, and Failure to Safely Store a Firearm 1st Degree.

Scammer takes $29K from local victim

Nassau County Police are investigating a Grand Larceny that occurred in Plainview on Thursday, February 23, at 9:30 am.

According to detectives, a 43-yearold female victim received a phone call from an unknown person claiming to be “Tracy Smith,” a representative from the Chase Bank Fraud Department. The victim was advised that there was fraudulent activity on her account and that she needed to wire $29,800 dollars from her

account into a Bank of America account in order to rectify the fraudulent activity. The victim did wire the money, but felt she may have been a victim of fraud and called the Nassau County Police.

Detectives request that if anyone has information regarding the above crime or feel they may be a victim as well should call the Second Squad at 1-516573-6254 or call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Bus trip to Wind Creek Casino

The Joseph Barry Columbiettes will be hosting a trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem (formerly Sands) Casino in Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, March 28.

Cost of the trip is $50 per person, which includes the driver’s tip. Give back is $35 slots play.

Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. Return is approximately 8:30 p.m.

For reservations, please call Barbara at 516-935-5576.

Please make checks payable to Joseph Barry Columbiettes. The first to pay is the first on the bus.

Claude E. Keith

Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Sunday, March 5

2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Penny Lane Beatles Tribute Band - Penny Lane is bringing the Beatles music experience to us with phenomenal vocals, musicianship, authentic instrumentation and costuming. Get ready to twist and shout to your favorite Beatles hits.

Tickets are required and available to ALL. Two tickets per person. Non-ticket holders will be seated as space allows.

This program is co-sponsored by the Jericho Public Library and the Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Artists Concert Series.

Monday, March 6

2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Profiles with Dr. William Thierfelder: Mary Shelley - Mary Shelley became a prominent figure in the world of literary arts, primarily due to her remarkable novel,

Frankenstein. It was published while she was still a teenager, and during her marriage to the radical Romantic poet, Percy Shelley. This program explores her marriage and her unflagging efforts to immortalize her husband’s poetry after his untimely death. It also examines the other books she wrote, including the eerily timely novel, The Last Man that looks at the effects of a devastating viral pandemic and the resulting political, social and economic collapse -- ahead of the times. Her life-story is an inspiring one!

Tuesday, March 7

10:30 a.m.: 1,2,3 Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead (18 Months–5 Years) - This preschool STEAM program includes music, movement, fine and gross motor development and storytelling followed by a craft!

11:00 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for one or all of the meditation sessions to bring harmony and balance into your life. Learn the beautiful practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu to help your body heal and keep you relaxed.

4:00 p.m.: Evergreen Earth Team (EET) (Grades 1-3): Animals - Get an up close look at five animals - reptiles, insects and mammals. Join in an interactive discussion and learn about the diversity of living things.

7:00 p.m.: Teens and Adults: Goal Setting Workshop with Dominique Padurano, Ph.D. - In this workshop, veteran educator and president of Crimson Coaching, Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) will share simple techniques for goal setting in a structured yet nurturing format. Perfect for stu-

dents in grades 6 to adult and for parents and teachers of all aged children. Bring a notebook, pen or pencil, and an open mind.

Wednesday, March 8

10:30 a.m.: Smarty Pants Storytime (Ages 3 to 5 Years) - Have fun while learning about STEAM with stories and activities.

6:30 p.m.: Frog Cupcakes and Story (Families) - Gather your family to learn about this friendly amphibian when you decorate cupcakes and listen to a story. ONE KIT PER FAMILY.

Thursday, March 9

7:00 p.m.: Pajama Storytime (Ages 3–Kindergarten) - Children will enjoy 1/2 hour of stories and songs and see a short film. Caregivers must stay in the Children's Room during this program.

Science Olympiad team heads to state championship

The Division Avenue High School Science Olympiad team’s yearslong success continues again this year, as they secured an invitation to represent the school at the state finals.

The team took third place at the Nassau East Regional, where 32 of the team’s 38 students also won at least one medal. The team’s placement granted them their 15th consecutive invitation to compete at the state finals on March 17 and 18 in Syracuse. The team competed under the advisement of science teacher Gerard Marzigliano.

“It is a true testament to our department that we have provided strong lessons to our students year after year,” Mr. Marzigliano said.

The Division Avenue High School Science Olympiad team is enjoying another successful year after placing third in the Nassau East Regional. They will represent the school at the state finals for the 15th consecutive year. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF NASSAU

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO ALL PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AR3, Plaintiff, AGAINST

ASHOK KUMAR, ANJU KUMAR, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 16, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM premises known as 38 Bloomingdale Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801.

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 46, Block 519 and Lot 10.

Approximate amount of judgment $487,160.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #005358/2016.

Russell S. Burman, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, Plaintiff -against- YONG S. LEE, YOUNG JA KWAK, MOON CHAN KWAK, EDWARD W. WALSH, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 12, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Stanley Street, distant 431.85 feet southerly and easterly as measured along the westerly side of Stanley Street West and the Southerly side of Stanley Street South from the extreme southerly end of the curve connecting the westerly side of Stanley Street West with the Southerly side of 10th Street; being a plot 70.00 feet by 100.00 feet by 70.00 feet by 100.00 feet.

Section: 46 Block: 334 Lot: 20

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction. Said premises known as 22 BROOKS STREET AKA 22 BROOKS STREET SOUTH, HICKSVILLE, NY Approximate amount of lien $543,131.03 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

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 or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 002575/2016.

ANTHONY J. RATTOBALLI, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8325.26

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NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs BEATRIZ E. ACOSTA AKA BEATRIZ ACOSTA, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 6, 2019 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on July 29, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 14 Lily Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Levittown, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 45, Block 201 and Lot 6. Approximate amount of judgment is $441,323.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 2691/2017. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

Edward Andreas Vincent, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 193036-7

NASSAU COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE 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 3rd day of April, 2023 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 adopt the Annual Budget of the Bethpage Public Library for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Bethpage Union Free School District; and

2.

To elect two (2) members of the Board of Trustees, whereby one (1) member will serve a term commencing on July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2028 and one member will serve the balance of an unexpired term commencing on April 3, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2027. The candidate who receives the highest number of votes will be elected to serve the term expiring on June 30, 2028, which is currently encumbered by Edward Silk. The candidate who receives the second highest number of votes will be elected to serve the term expiring on June 30, 2027, which is currently encumbered by appointee Megan Fortunato.

A petition shall be required to nominate such candidate to the office of Library Trustee. Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk at the School District Administration Offices Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. 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 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), through March 6, 2023 and not later than March 6, 2023.

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 3, 2023 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 22, 2023, 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 22, 2023 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 3, 2023 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 3, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. when school is in session at any day prior to March 29, 2023 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the School District Administrative Offices, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday and Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from the Board of Education at the Bethpage Administration building and must be returned to the Office of the District Clerk, at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage NY 11714. The application for registration must be received in the office of the clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 8, 2023. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk and returning the application in person or by mail to the Office of the District Clerk at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714, no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 8, 2023. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than March 9, 2023. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls, on Monday, April 3, 2023, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

A list of all persons to whom military voters’ ballots have been issued shall be available during regular office hours at the Office of the Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April 3, 2023 – at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law Section 2018-a, 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 no earlier than March 6, 2023 and 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 on each of the five days prior to the day set for the Special District Meeting, except Sunday, and on April 3, 2023 – at the polling place during the Special District Meeting. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. 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.

Dated: Bethpage, New York January 9, 2023

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BETHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY John McCarthy, President AVISO LEGAL AVISO SOBRE LA REUNIÓN EXTRAORDINARIA

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION

Notice of Formation of Let's Birdie LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2023-01-11. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC.: 7014 13TH AVENUE , SUITE 202 BROOKLYN NY 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Nassau, U.S. Bank National Association, not Individually but solely as Trustee for Bluewater Investment Trust 2018-1, Plaintiff, vs. Eve Rockfeld, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 21, 2019 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee and Other Relief duly entered on December 22, 2021, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps on the north side of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 28, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 12 Cindy Drive, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 47., Block 110 and Lot 3. Approximate amount of judgment is $322,816.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602744/2018. This foreclosure sale will be held on the north side steps of the Courthouse, rain or shine. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the sale.

William Boccio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 181106-1

NASSAU COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES I, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-S7, Plaintiff, AGAINST

NAZANINA FARHADI, KHAN FARHADI A/K/A KHAN M. FARHADI, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on May 8, 2019.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 14, 2023 at 2:30 PM premises known as 187 North Herman Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714.

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NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4N, Plaintiff AGAINST Parminder Chandi; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 20, 2020 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on March 29, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 253 Haypath Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Old Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section 47 Block 31 Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment

$578,244.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 010267/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Charles J. Casolaro, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-

4792

Dated: February 7, 2023

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

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Central Park (Bethpage) not an Incorporated Village, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 49, Block 117 and Lot 445, 447, 449.

Approximate amount of judgment $1,089,185.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #002530/2016.

Karen C. Grant, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that registration for the Town’s Spring 2023 Cultural Enrichment Programs will be held online only for the first time. Both residents and non-residents must register for classes including Figure Drawing, Outdoor Painting, Chunky Hand-Knit Blanket, Watercolor Painting, Oil Painting, Drawing Fundamentals, Sumi-E Painting and Painting with Acrylics online at www.oysterbaytown.com/portal.

To register, visit www.oysterbaytown.com/portal, create an account, select the Cultural Enrichment link on the homepage, choose the class(es) you’d like to register for by checking the box, and then select Add to Cart. Please note the fees vary for residents and non-residents. You will next be prompted to select the eligible members on your account; check off all family members that you wish to enroll in the class, and then press continue. Once you’ve proceeded to checkout and submitted your credit card information, a receipt will be linked on the confirmation screen and will also be emailed to you, along with a copy of the supply list for the class, if applicable.

For assistance registering, or for more information, please call the Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) at (516) 797-7923.

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March 3, 2023

Utah Adventure Day 4-5: Driving Burr Trail, Exploring Glen Canyon, Wild Camping in Arch Canyon

BY KAREN RUBIN WITH LAINI MIRANDA AND DAVE E. LEIBERMAN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

It’s the afternoon when we leave the Grand Staircase-Escalante after having a sensational hike through Big Horn Canyon, and drive through the Dixie National Forest on our way to Glen Canyon Recreation Area.

We stop in Boulder where the Magnolia burrito food truck that Dave and Laini love is based in the parking lot of the Anasazi State Park Museum. I wander into the museum for a quick look – the displays are really wonderful and had I had the time, I would have taken advantage of the interactive exhibits (you can grind corn using a mano and metate, identify seeds with a microscope, make rubbings of pottery designs).

I find it fascinating that “Anasazi” is actually a Navajo word meaning “ancient enemies” or “enemy ancestors” but it is not actually known what these people - Ancestral Pueblo who inhabited the area before the Navajo - called themselves. Still, the name has stuck. They were village-dwelling farmers – that is to say, not nomadic people - who lived in the Four Corners between 1 and 1300 AD, when there is some mystery about why they suddenly left en masse (some suspect it was the drought of historic proportions, only rivaled by our current 20-year drought). Behind the museum you can walk a short trail to the Coombs Site Ruins and a life-size, six-room replica of part of the pueblo as it would have existed 800-900 years ago.

Beyond that are several more unexcavated areas. (Anasazi State Park Museum, Boulder, UT, 435-335-7308, www.stateparks.utah.gov)

Just down the road from the museum, we turn onto the Burr Trail Scenic Backway, considered one of the most picturesque drives in Utah. Paved and graded in some sections, gravel and dirt in others, the road extends 66 miles from Boulder, passing the slickrock canyons of the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, the Badlands of Capitol Reef National Park, the Waterpocket Fold, and painted rock desert of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, ending at Bullfrog Basin on Lake Powell - our destination on the fourth day of our Utah Adventure.

I find it interesting to learn that the Burr Trail was originally developed as a cattle trail by stockman John Atlantic Burr (born in 1846 aboard the SS Brooklyn sailing across the Atlantic; his family estab-

lished Burrville, Utah, in 1876). Burr developed the trail so he could take his herd through the rough, nearly impassable country around the Waterpocket Fold, Burr Canyon and Muley Twist Canyon.

We drive through Long Canyon and soon come to one of the highlights along the route, which accounts for its nickname, Singing Canyon. It looks like a setting for Jurassic Park. We walk in, feeling so small against these gigantic, high cliffs of red rock. Dave gets out his mini-guitar for the occasion and we revel in the acoustics that give the canyon its name.

As we drive this rustic highway, we see giant red rock boulders strewn all over, having broken off from these cliffs, so close to road. Some are precariously balanced. We wonder over what period of time they came down (last century, or last week?), and whether more are likely to come down anytime soon. This is

a landscape that seems at once fixed and yet is constantly changing. Burr Trail is like driving through destruction – you see these enormous, massive walls of rock collapsed in heaps and think how fragile it all is, how even the mighty can fall. It is as if it is all falling apart and you wonder how long before these rocks turn to mounds of sand.

We next come to the famous Burr Trail Switchbacks. The view from the top to the Henry Mountains and Waterpocket Fold is stunning. The intriguingly named “Waterpocket Fold” is a geologic wonder: a nearly 100-mile long warp in the Earth’s crust that formed between 50 and 70 million years ago.

After taking in the view, Dave maneuvers down the series of ridiculously steep, tight turns (scary!) several hundred feet to the valley below. (https://www.visitutah.com/ places-to-go/cities-and-towns/boulder/burr-trail)

We don’t get to do our wild camping tonight either, but rather have found what seems one of the few motels around, Tikaboo Lodge, and make do with the remaining food supplies we have.

(Note that there are very minimal amenities in the Bullfrog/Ticaboo area during the off-season. There are, however, two helpful outdoor outfitters/gas stations open until 4pm.)

Boating in Glen Canyon, Wild Camping in Arch Canyon

Our destination the next morning is Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Spanning 1.25 million acres,

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In search of Defiance House archaeological site, tucked away in the Forgotten Canyon on Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfaranadnear.com

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it stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah.

Lake Powell is only 13% of the National Recreation Area, but is (or rather was) one of the largest manmade lakes in North America.

But since 2001, declining water levels (the lake had dropped over 100 feet over a two-year period at the time of our visit) due to climate change and 20 years of drought have reshaped Lake Powell’s shoreline, and changed or closed boat ramp access points, on-lake facilities, and dramatically altered the landscape. (Check conditions, www.nps.gov/glca/ learn/changing-lake-levels.htm)

Laini has rented a power boat from Bullfrog Boat Rentals (435-684-3010) at the Bullfrog Marina so we can explore the canyons that were flooded when they created the controversial Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River.

We get a map from the boat rental company and try to follow the mile markers on the lake that help us orient.

Compared to our two days of adventuring in Grand Staircase-Escalante, this day is like a resort vacation, with the luxury of a boat allowing us to traverse 20+ miles in one afternoon.

The water level has dropped so much over the past two years that trees are poking out from the bottom. We are in search of signs of cliff dwellings or petroglyphs that may have been exposed with the drop in water level.

Dave navigates to Forgotten Canyon where Laini has information that a trail will lead to Defiance House Archaeological Site, an 800-year old cliff

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dwelling (nps.gov, 800-227-7286).

Because the water level is so low, we come to the edge of the water much earlier than expected, and pull up the boat onto a beach, have a picnic lunch under a rock awning, and then set off on foot in search of the cliff dwelling.

This really feels like Indiana Jones, because there is no actual trail. We follow the water  – slogging along the deep mud, crisscrossing to avoid deeper water. Dave comes with me as Laini and Alli bound ahead to explore in the limited time we have before we have to get back to the boat.

The site (which is only reachable by boat then foot) is usually just a quarter mile past the end of the water, but with the water level so much lower, it’s now over two miles away and we don’t have the time. Also there is so much overgrowth and prickly thickets that Laini and Alli can’t get through wearing shorts. They turn around and tell us we should make our way back to the boat.

Even with this disappointment, it has been an immensely fun adventure.

As we boat out of the canyon, we see a vulture contemplating eating a dead fish on the shore.

We are close to the time when we need to return the boat, but Dave pilots us into the Lost Eden Canyon. This turns out to be an absolutely magical (overused word but really apt) place – a superb finale to our adventure.

There are golden dapples on the gray rock faces like gold coins shimmering in sunlight. The water is a surreal emerald green under a brilliant blue sky, the rocks are orange, tan and gray, making interesting patterns, as

we wind through the narrow canyon.

You can easily imagine how ancient artists were inspired not just by the colors, but the patterns in rock faces.

When we get back to the marina, it takes 30 minutes just to refill the tank ($200!).

Driving from Lake Powell on our way to our next stop, Bears Ears National Monument-Cedar Mesa, we stop at Outpost Marine Trading Post – as significant today as it must have been for early pioneers. It has a fabulous selection of gear and groceries for camping as well as fantastic sandwiches at incredibly reasonable prices (considering how desperate people can be at this point in their journey)

- Reuben, probably best outside of NYC, $8; thick burgers; fresh sliced turkey only $4.99/lb (Dave can’t believe it so buys 2 pounds). Everyone is absolutely delighted as we savor our car dinner when we get back on the road.

We soon see a dead calf on the road and vultures hovering.

We stop at Hite Overlook for spectacular, iconic views of the Western landscape.

The historic marker here relates how in 1883 Navajo Chief Hoskininni led Cass Hite to the Canyon below, where he found gold. He opened a small store and post office, making his fortune off the miners. After World War II, the town’s population “swelled” to more than 200. This time, miners were searching for “hot” rocks (uranium). This mining boom also went bust and Hite returned to its small town existence. But in 1964, the waters of Lake Powell swallowed up Hite, leaving behind the only true treasure: the view.

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8 Easy Ways to Cut Your Electricity Bill

BY MARY HUNT

The mail arrives. The electric bill is right on top. Shove it to the bottom of the stack. Finally, hands shaking, open it, knowing you’ve been negligent. Lock eyeballs with the amount due. Higher than it has ever been. Sure, rates are skyrocketing; everyone is being impacted. But that does not make this easier to swallow.

If you’re facing high utility bills that rival the rent or mortgage payment -- or just need to cut costs -- these tips can help you get started cutting your electricity bill.

NO. 1: CHANGE AIR FILTERS

The filter(s) on your HVAC (heating ventilation air-conditioning) system should be changed every three months to keep the system in tip-top shape. Set an alarm; mark it on the calendar. I may not be the only homeowner who had to learn this very expensive lesson the hard way.

NO. 2: KEEP VENTS CLEAR

It’s understandable to want to hide

vents with furniture to improve the appearance of a room, but it’s crucial to leave enough space around them so that air can circulate properly. Blocking vents can cause your HVAC system to work harder and even break down.

NO. 3: ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Lower the thermostat a bit when you are not at home and at night during the winter. Be mindful not to set the temperature too low while you’re away as it can cause your heating unit to work harder, increasing energy bills and putting stress on the unit.

Invest in a programmable thermostat for your home. Set it to adjust the temperature automatically according to your schedule.

NO. 4: ADJUST WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE

While adjusting your thermostat, consider changing the temperature of your

We drive to Bears Ears-Cedar Mesa where we finally get to do the wild camping I have been so excited about (that means no services at all, just wilderness). The sun is descending and we are hoping to set up camp before dark.

Dave finds his way down a dirt road leading to Arch Canyon and we finally find a suitable site next to a sign marking an Indian reservation (no trespassing!).

We set up in time before dark, but the full moon shines like a giant lantern, rising just as the sun sets, making flashlights unnecessary.

We sit around the campfire, enjoying the peace and reveling in our adventure. We will finally get to use our winter-rated sleeping bags and pads Dave had rented from Moosejaw (https://www.moosejaw.com/content/ gear-rental, 877-666-7352).

Each day of our trip, we are immersed in landscape that manifests different personality, character, color, texture, ambiance, even theme, and provide the contours for our experience.

Tomorrow we will get to meet Bears Ears and the spirits of the Ancestral Pueblo people.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, www.nps.gov/glca, 928-608-6200; Bullfrog Visitors Center, 435-684-7423.

See more photos: https://goingplacesfarandnear.com/utah-adventure-day-45-driving-burr-trail-exploring-glen-canyon-wild-camping-in-arch-canyon/

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water heater as well. The Department of Energy states that setting a water heater to 140 F is the default, but this can result in annual wasted costs of $36 to $61. It is safe for most households to set the temperature to 120 F instead.

NO. 5: INVEST IN BLACKOUT CURTAINS

An inexpensive way to cut costs is to invest a few bucks in blackout curtains. Found at stores like Walmart and Target, they block light, noise, and temperature fluctuations. In winter, thick curtains can also help retain heat inside the room.

NO. 6: USE ENERGY-SAVING LIGHT BULBS

Switching to energy-efficient LED light bulbs from incandescent, compact fluorescent and halogen bulbs can save you approximately $225 per year on your energy bill.

Although these bulbs may have a higher initial cost, there’s no need to replace

all the light bulbs in your home at once. Instead, replace them as they burn out.

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BY CLAIRE LYNCH

In my family we never sat around eating crumpets but once I went away to college in Connecticut it was a whole different story. My friend, Emily, is the one who turned me on to crumpets. One afternoon after a particularly interesting American literature class she invited me to a coffee shop in Fairfield. I relied on her judgment about shops because she was a commuter. She lived in the town whereas I lived in a dormitory and was from another state.

Saying yes, I hopped in Emily’s car and off we went. We both ordered coffee and she asked for a crumpet. I’d had coffee cake before and Danish but never a crumpet. They are a small round unsweetened bread cooked on a griddle and usually split and toasted before serving.

Crumpets are most similar, I guess, to English muffins but they’ve got differences. Add a little butter or other topping and you’re all set. Some people say that the right way to eat crumpets is with a good helping of butter over the tops. You need to put the butter on when the crumpets are hot, so the butter melts down all the holes in the crumpet. That’s part of the tradition! Many Brits enjoy cups of tea with their crumpets but I like hot coffee.

I enjoyed our coffee and crumpets party so much that I brought the idea of eating crumpets with hot coffee or tea back to my dormitory floor but the only person interested was my roommate, Lauren. Everyone else wanted to stick to their surreptitious donuts or they were busy doing research in the library and had no time for coffee klatches.

When Lauren and I had a free hour open between her classes and mine we’d relax and have our occasional coffee and crumpets. We’d chat about the historical sites in New Jersey, her home

About Crumpets and Maltipoos

state, like the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River, the Absecon Lighthouse which was built in 1857 and more. I told her what it was like to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island up close since she’d never been there nor had she seen Niagara Falls.

After moving home to Long Island and transferring to Hofstra as a commuter, I tried introducing my mother and sister, Susan, to afternoon crumpets but my mom had her coffee routine in the morning and Susan wasn’t interested in hearing anything about crumpets. “You may as well just pop some English muffins in the toaster and have them as a snack,” she said smirking. “It’s a lot faster.” But I still held fast to the fact that crumpets and English muffins weren’t the same thing at all.

Two years later, after getting my own apartment on Long Island, I became friends with Rebecca who lived in the same apartment complex. I worked fulltime in NYC so our coffee and crumpets get-togethers had to be held on Saturdays or Sundays whenever we didn’t have other commitments such as family parties, bridal showers, weddings, etc.

Rebecca and I looked forward to having our coffee and crumpets and she agreed that warming the crumpets and letting the butter melt into the holes was part of the magic. We marveled over our treats and talked endlessly about why crumpets tasted better than bagels or plain old slices of toast. We also discussed various ways to make coffee.

Rebecca and I took turns meeting at her apartment or mine. At her place her Maltipoo named Felix smelled something yummy in the air the first time she placed a tray of crumpets in the oven to warm. It smelled like good food

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NO. 7: CUT DRYER TIME WITH DRYER BALLS

Dryer balls are commonly known for preventing static and wrinkles, which is true, but they also have additional benefits, like significantly reducing drying time by up to 25%, saving you money on utility bills and time on your chores.

NO. 8: USE CAULKING TO CUT ELECTRICITY BILL

Applying caulking around windows and doors can help retain warm air inside during the winter and cool air inside during the summer, according to the Department of Energy. This easy home repair project can be completed in a couple of hours, costing as little as a few dollars. Caulking can help fix minor air leaks, but if you find that your utility costs are

particularly high in the winter and summer, more extensive upgrades such as a new roof or storm windows may be necessary to prevent major air leaks. A home energy audit can help determine your home’s most effective energy-efficient upgrades.

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/ contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually.

Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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to him so he hung out in the kitchen until Rebecca removed the crumpets from the oven. Sitting at her kitchen table we started chatting and Felix was still waiting. He waited patiently and expectantly - hoping for a handout from Rebecca.

Felix was a cute little dog and I almost tossed him a piece of my crumpet because he was so charming. A cross between a Maltese terrier and a poodle, Maltipoos are friendly, warm and loveable. Felix was one of the nicest dogs I’ve known. He was apricot colored and weighed about eight pounds. At age two, Felix had been well trained by Rebecca. He wanted to taste that crumpet so badly I was surprised he didn’t jump right up on the table and take a bite or devour the whole crumpet but he held back, probably hoping that by displaying his good manners, Rebecca would give in and let him taste that snack. She tossed him a dog treat instead.

Rebecca said she’d also tried persuading some co-workers and friends at work to try eating a crumpet but they declined. They stuck with what they liked then one friend, Mandy, jokingly

remarked, “Is it tea time at 3 p.m. each day?”

Rebecca and I stuck with our weekend coffee and crumpets and in short order Felix got used to the routine of it. Or Rebecca would come to my place and I’d slide the tray of crumpets into my oven. One day I phoned Emily to see how she was doing and I told her about how some us on Long Island liked having coffee and crumpets. She laughed when I told her about trying to get additional people to join our little coffee and crumpets klatch.

When Rebecca and Felix came to my place, he liked smelling fresh coffee and warming crumpets plus playing with my cat, Cleopatra, a 10-pound tabby cat with brown and tan stripes. When I’d look over at them playing on the kitchen floor, I’d see them romping and tussling about meaning I’d see a swirling tumble of apricot-colored fur and brown and tan-colored fur flying around. They were good naturedly having fun and as we ate our crumpets, Rebecca and I would peer over our coffee cups watching them animatedly at play. All was well.

If You Mess Up, Don’t Blame the Government

BY TOM MARGENAU

Sometimes people will write to me complaining that the government, specifically the Social Security Administration, has messed them up and cheated them out of benefits they might have been due. But many times, the fault (to trivialize a famous line from Shakespeare’s play, “Julius Caesar”) is not in our government, but in ourselves. Here are some examples of what I mean.

Q: When I was 65, I retired and took the free Part A Medicare. But I didn’t want to spend all that money the government was gouging us to take the Part B. However, five years later when I was 70, I decided I needed the Part B, so I took it and started paying a penalty on top of my regular monthly premium. I’m now almost 80 and I’m still paying the penalty. This just proves my theory that the government is made up of a bunch of crooks who are just out to gouge all of us senior citizens!

A: Well, you didn’t really ask me a question. You just got up on your soapbox and blamed the government for the Part B penalty predicament you find yourself in.

But I think if you are looking for blame, you should check the nearest mirror. If you had done your homework when you were turning 65, you would have learned that your Part B Medicare monthly premium would increase by 10% for each year you opted not to participate in that part of Medicare. And you would have learned that the penalties are permanent.

So, frankly, you messed up. You were trying to save a few bucks each month by forgoing Part B coverage all those years -- and now you’re paying for that mistake. And it sounds like you’re trying to put the blame for that mistake on someone else!

Q: I had done lots of research and lots of planning to make sure my wife and I maximize our Social Security benefits. I waited until 70 (just two months ago) to start my Social Security. My wife, who was always a homemaker and doesn’t have her own Social Security, is also 70 and filed for spousal benefits on my record. We were counting on her getting half of my Social Security, so imagine my shock when we learned that she is only getting about 38% of my benefit. Everything I’ve ever read says a wife gets 50%. Why is the government cheating us?

A: The government isn’t cheating you. I think you cheated yourself (and your wife) by not doing enough research. Had you done your homework (by reading my book, “Social Security: Simple and Smart,” for example), you would

have learned that your wife’s spousal benefit is based on your full retirement age benefit, not on your augmented age 70 rate. So, your wife is getting 50%, but again, it’s 50% of your FRA benefit, not your age 70 benefit.

And just FYI, if you should die before your wife does, her widow’s benefit will be based on your full age 70 rate.

Q: What an outrage! What a scam the government is running on poor educators like me. I was a teacher in Texas and get a teacher’s retirement pension. Texas teachers aren’t allowed to pay into Social Security, so I don’t have any Social Security of my own. But my husband spent his whole life paying into Social Security, and now we learn that because of some rotten law called the “government pension offset,” I won’t get any of my husband’s Social Security, both now while he is alive and even after he dies. No wonder people don’t trust the government when they are allowed to pull a fast one like this on people like us!

A: There is no scam. There are no rotten laws. There are no fast ones being pulled. And when you read my explanation, you’ll see there is no need for outrage. The best way to explain what’s going on is with an example.

Let’s say that somewhere in a Dallas suburb, two married couples are neighbors. Bob and Carol live in one house, and next door live Ted and Alice. They’ve all recently retired. Bob and Carol both worked at jobs that were covered by Social Security, so now Bob gets $2,800 per month in retirement benefits and Carol gets $3,000 per month in her own Social Security retirement check.

Neighbor Ted also worked at a Social Security covered job. But Ted’s wife, Alice, was a teacher. And just for the sake of comparison, I’m going to say that, like Bob, Ted gets $2,800 in Social Security retirement benefits and Alice, like Carol, gets a $3,000 monthly retirement benefit. The only difference is that Alice’s retirement check comes from the Texas Teachers Retirement System while Carol’s check comes from Social Security.

Carol isn’t due (and doesn’t expect) any spousal benefits on Bob’s record. Why? Because the law has always said that one Social Security benefit offsets another. So, Carol’s own monthly benefit of $3,000 is way more than the 50% spousal rate she’d be due on Bob’s account. Or to put that another way, when you are due two Social Security benefits, you don’t get them both. You only get the one that pays the higher rate.

The Government Pension Offset law, that our emailer called “rotten,” simply says that a public retirement pension, like Alice’s teacher’s retirement pension, will be treated just like a Social Security retirement pension. In other

words, it will offset any Social Security spousal benefits that might be due.

In fact, before the GPO law went into effect, Alice would have been able to receive her $3,000 teacher’s pension AND a $1,400 dependent spousal benefit on her husband’s Social Security account. Nobody else could get such a windfall.

And in fact, the GPO law cuts teachers a sweet deal no one else can get. It says that only two-thirds of the teacher’s pension will be used as an offset.

Alice. When Bob dies, Carol won’t get a nickel in widow’s benefits because, again, her own $3,000 Social Security check offsets dollar for dollar the $2,800 widow’s benefit she be due if she didn’t have her own Social Security. But when Ted dies, Alice will get some widow’s benefits that Carol won’t get. That’s because only two-thirds of Alice’s teacher’s pension, or $2,000, will be used to offset her widow’s pension on Ted’s ac-

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What effect will AI have on real estate and business in the future?

With all the buzz lately about AI, I have been pondering this weekend as to what the future will look like with all the technology that has been and will be created going forward. Take ChatGPT, which Microsoft has recently funded the company, OpenAI with $10,000,000. They also had previously provided startup capital for the company back in 2019 and 2020.

How will this application potentially affect property, investors, and our real estate industry locally, nationally, and globally? I truly believe we are already in Web 3.0 and evolving along at hyper-speed with artificial intelligence, and the block chain technology that will provide the power for decentralization, free digital identities with crypto wallets, and open digital economies. You might ask what effect it will have on real estate? Once learned and absorbed, everything will be recorded and processed with ease and transparency. According to Samuel Leeds in his column on 2/16/23 in Entrepreneur magazine and the potential future effects could be dramatic, especially in saving money.

Investors who have multiple properties will be able to use AI to predict with more accuracy maintenance schedules ahead of time by analyzing sensor data and identifying those things in those properties that are being abused and misused; while advising tenants to assist in prevention of and reducing maintenance, thereby saving money. When tenants are home and not home, technology will regulate and minimize waste in the usage of utilities, turning off TVs and lights too! Currently, there are devices that can be used to detect leaks from pipes when you are out or out of town and notify your plumber. Property managers and their crews of contractors will have a better handle on staying on top of sudden emergencies by being immediately notified

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

and then the required repairs can be addressed ASAP, by using AI to be more proactive with predictive maintenance

Home automation is already happening at a very rapid pace between doorbells and external cameras recording everything to lights and smart devices, by using your cell to control and regulate heat while away. Technology will use weather patterns in regulating heat usage too. The application of motion sensors, when no one is home or in the office is already in use in both residential and commercial environments. Samsung produces Smart refrigerators letting you know when you are running low on groceries and even enable you to watch cable on it too as well as other functions! It’s all happening at lightning speed.

Humans will not be able to comprehend or compute the most intricate and accurate methodologies to analyze information. However, AI will, and be much more capable of precisely and accurately predicting future property prices based on millions of bits of data in one location and the commonality of these data points in similar areas. All these data points could predict future market trends and potential investments based on looking at the news, crime statistics, new business openings, business registration records and so much more. With this type of software and technology, investors will be far ahead of the curve compared to others who aren’t using AI and will more easily determine the best investment opportunities.

However, the downside of AI for investors could and will be mistakes that won’t be checked by humans that are made by those predictions,

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count. So, after Ted dies, Alice will keep getting her $3,000 teacher’s pension and she will get $800 in widow’s benefits on Ted’s Social Security account.

If I were Carol, I’d be the one complaining that teachers get such a sweet deal from Social Security that no one else can get.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.”

The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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specifically for tenant privacy issues, and misunderstanding something that a human would not. However, in some situations, information would still need to be analyzed and checked by doing due diligence until AI is more perfected in the future.

Real Estate Brokers using AI will be more reliant on that information when making and providing data for crucial decisions affecting their client’s purchases. However, the balance should be in the combination of using AI and blockchain technology for the betterment and advancement of assisting businesses and consumers in striving for more seamless, reduced paper usage and simplified transactions in the path to greatly reduce costs. But most critical, for now, will still be centered around the rapport, and short and long-term relationships that are nurtured and created between Broker and client that AI will hopefully never replace. I firmly believe that the human touch and close business connections that are established will always be necessary in order to perform the required services as well as the social interaction that people will still need and want. As we have seen with the pandemic, the lack of in-person and social meetings (not on Zoom) has had an immense effect on the mental stability of many in our population. The touch and feel of a handshake, a hug, and a smile will never go out of style and will further enhance that transactional human relationship for the most expensive asset that most purchasers will ever own. G_D forbid if AI will ever replace the interactions and relationships between the real estate Broker and/or agent and their sellers, investors, buyers, and renters. If this

were to happen, it will truly be a sad day for all of us.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and in 2022 has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” `15 minute consultation, as well as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached. He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.

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

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of March 5-11, 2023

One of the most common questions I hear under the night sky is: “How do I find the North Star?”

I’m always surprised by how many folks believe that the North Star (or Polaris, as astronomers know it) is the brightest star in the heavens. At this time of year, I frequently hear people pointing toward the dazzling star Sirius, saying, “There’s the North Star.” The fact that it’s in the south apparently doesn’t bother them much! If you have ever believed this astronomical myth or use a similarly bright star to find your way at night, you’re sure to become hopelessly lost.

No, the North Star is, as you might expect, in the north. And it’s not the brightest star in the sky, either. Far from it. In fact, it’s the 48th brightest star, so unless you have pretty dark skies without much light pollution or moonlight, you’ll be surprised at how tough it is to see.

Though it’s quite faint, locating it at this time of year becomes a bit easier because the Big Dipper has returned to our evening sky, and as just about every scout in the world knows, the Dipper serves as a very clear pointer toward Polaris.

Later this week, when the brilliant

Find the North Star

full moon has left the early evening sky, go outdoors and face north. Low in the northeastern sky, you’ll find the seven equally bright stars of the Big Dipper, so named because this star grouping resembles a ladle with a bent handle. In the U.K., it’s known as the “Plough,” in Germany as the “Great Wagon” and elsewhere by many other creative names. The Dipper, which is part of a larger constellation known as Ursa Major, the Great Bear, appears during late winter and early spring to be standing on its handle after dark.

Now, cast your gaze toward the northwest; there you’ll find the constellation of Cassiopeia, named for the ancient Ethiopian queen it’s supposed to represent. Forget searching for a queen, though; you’ll have a much easier time spotting a sideways “M” shape outlined by five equally bright stars.

Midway between these two star groupings lies Polaris. This star is important because it stands directly above our planet’s North Pole. This means that the Earth’s rotational axis aims in its direction at this time in history, so as the Earth rotates during the night, the northern stars all appear to revolve in a counterclockwise direction around Polaris.

Now, how do we use the stars of the Big Dipper to find Polaris? Pretty simple, actually. At the Dipper, connect the two bowl stars farthest from the handle

and extend that line -- from the bowl’s base to its top -- about five times their separation. There, you’ll find Polaris. And if you continue this line about the same distance past Polaris you’ll encounter the star Caph, which marks the bottom of the sideways “M.”

Because of their positions near Polaris, the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia always lie opposite each other, with

Polaris midway between them. So this summer, when you see the Dipper nearly overhead, Cassiopeia will appear quite low in the north, or even below the horizon.

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Though it’s quite faint, locating the North Star at this time of year becomes a bit easier because the Big Dipper has returned to our evening sky, and as just about every scout in the world knows, the Dipper serves as a very clear pointer toward Polaris

LOST IN SUBURBIA Let’s All Go Bananas

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

“Do you think I should make some banana bread?” I asked my husband.

“I don’t know,” he replied. “Do you think I should build a bookcase?”

“Why would you want to build a bookcase?” I asked him.

“Well, it seems as random as you asking me if you should make banana bread.”

I decided if I did make banana bread, he definitely wasn’t going to get any.

I was still on the fence about it two days later... until I saw someone post a picture online of fresh banana bread with chocolate chips. This was a game changer. I’m of the mind that everything is better with chocolate. I would eat a shoe if it had chocolate on it. Well, maybe not a shoe. But quite possibly a flip-flop.

Since I’m gluten-free, I needed to find a way to adapt the recipe so that it

didn’t include wheat flour. I assumed that almond flour would make an OK substitute. But instead of finding a recipe for banana bread specifically using almond flour, I decided to just use a standard wheat flour recipe and swap the flours out. What could go wrong?

It would behoove me to mention here that I am not a great baker. When my daughter was little and she wanted to bake cookies with me, I would somehow either burn them to a hockey puck or underbake them so they were the consistency of mud. One time I forgot the sugar. Another time I accidentally used salt instead of sugar. And then there was the Great Cookie Incident of 2007 when I dropped cookie dough on the floor, slipped on it and went shooting into the dining room on my back like I was in a luge competition.

Determined to make this work, I mixed all the ingredients together, poured it all into a loaf pan, and stuck

it in the oven. My mouth watered as I smelled the bananas cooking and the chocolate chips melting and I was confident I was going to have an amazing banana bread experience.

But when the timer went off and I stuck a toothpick into the loaf to see if it was done, it was still raw in the middle.

I figured the almond flour must need more time to cook than the wheat flour, so I stuck the bread back in for another 10 minutes. Then 10 minutes more. Then another 10 minutes. Soon the outside of the bread started to burn and I gave up and pulled it out.

I waited a bit and then cut into it. The crust was like a rock and the inside was pure goo. It was less like banana bread and more like banana mush. The outside was inedible, but the inside seemed fine enough... if I was in the mood for chocolate chip banana stew.

My husband had been lingering nearby, enticed by the aroma of the

baking banana bread. Apparently, he thought that he had squatters’ rights to some of the banana bread by virtue of the fact that he was living in the house with me.

“You made banana bread!” he said.

“I did.”

“How did it come out?” he asked.

“Pretty good,” I said.

“Can I have some?” he asked.

“Absolutely,” I nodded, handing him a plate. Then I opened the utensil drawer.

“But here... you’ll need a spoon.”

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.

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Suspect identified in Syosset robbery

Nassau County Police say they have identified the perpetrator of a robbery which took place in Syosset on Monday, February 13, at 1:58 a.m. in Syosset.

According to Robbery Squad Detectives, a man entered the BP gas station located at 200 South Oyster Bay Road. The subject allegedly approached a 23-year-old male salesclerk with his right hand in his jacket pocket implying he had a gun and demanded money. The victim, fearing for his life, complied and

gave the subject approximately $600.00 US currency and multiple boxes of cigarettes. The subject then fled westbound on Miller Place.

Accordin to police, after conducting an investigation, the subject has been identified as Jose A. Nieves, age 28. He is described as male Hispanic, 6’0” tall with a medium build and light complexion. He has brown eyes and short black hair. He was last seen wearing a black ski mask, camo jacket, black pants and

white sneakers. His last known addresses are located in the following towns;

• Levittown

• Long Beach

• Uniondale

Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above subject to please contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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Levittown Chamber welcomes Crumbl Cookies

Levittown Chamber welcomes new member

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce welcomed Crumbl Cookies to Hempstead Turnpike on February 10.

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The Levittown Chamber of Commerce welcomed Crumbl Cookies to Levittown with a ribbon cutting on February 10. Crumbl Cookies is located at 3511 Hempstead Tpke in the Kohl’s Shopping Plaza in Levittown.

Lori Rung & Tara Costa are co-owners of Levittown Crumbl, serving up delectable treats in Crumbl’s signature pink boxes with lines wrapped around

the building some days.

Crumbl’s treats are available in-person, via delivery, curbside pickup, catering and nationwide shipping, with orders being accepted through the Crumbl app and online at Crumbl.com.

The chain makes weekly “flavor drops” on social media every Sunday, announcing which six flavor cookies will be sold that week. Launched in 2017, the company’s heavy presence on social media, 3.4 million followers on Instagram.

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce gave a warm welcome to its newest member, Joyce Casaula, owner of Zinn & Dahl Flowers in Levittown. Joyce can be found on Saturdays at the outdoor market at Good Shepherd on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown.

Joyce grows her own flowers, which are beautiful. Need to talk flowers for an event? Flowers are Joyce’s passion. What started out as a hobby has turned into a business

with Joyce growing her own flowers & selling them. Call Joyce at 516-545-9157 or joycecasaula@yahoo.com.

The Levittown Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new members to join the chamber. Meetings are held every month, alternating between lunch & dinner meetings to accommodate people’s busy schedules. Call the Chamber at 516-520-8000 or e-mail them at info@levittownchamber. com regarding membership information.

Counselors needed for Town’s summer recreation program

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that the Town is seeking counselors for its 2023 Summer Recreation Program. The six-week program provides a rewarding employment experience for counselors as they work with children and make a difference.

“This great summer job is ideal for residents age 16 or older who are looking to build their resume. Our summer recreation counselors get real-world experience while having fun, making memories, and making a difference in the lives of others,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Applicants must be available for the duration of the program, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 5 through August

11. Summer Recreation Program participants take part in trips, tournaments, shows and athletic events, including the TOBAY Games, making being a counselor a great first job for many residents.

Employment opportunities are offered at Marjorie R. Post (Massapequa), Plainview-Old Bethpage and SyossetWoodbury Community Parks, Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park in Farmingdale, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, and Tappen Beach in Glenwood Landing.

For more information, prospective counselors should contact Town’s Department of Parks at (516) 797-7945 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com/summerrecreation.

Photo courtesy Levittown Chamber of Commerce

The Levittown Chamber welcomed flower seller Zinn & Dahl Flowers to town.

JHS Chinese language students recognized in essay contest

Bowling team rolls to lead in Nassau County

Students Jeevan Bindra (gold), JunHao Chen (gold), Binghui-Eric Du (gold), Alexia Goldenberg (gold), William Huang (gold), Guruprasad Mukund (gold), Zara Qizilbash (gold), Leon He (silver), and Tiffany Huang (honorable mention) are congratulated by their teacher April Song, Dr. Lion Chan, and Principal David Cohen.

Jericho High School students in April Song’s Chinese class entered the 19th annual CLASS national essay contest (Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools). This year’s essay prompt was “The current state of global affairs has left many people anxious and uncertain about the future. Pick one specific area of change and analyze how it will affect your future.”

The following students received recognition: Jeevan Bindra (gold), JunHao Chen (gold), Binghui-Eric Du (gold),

Alexia Goldenberg (gold), William Huang (gold), Guruprasad Mukund (gold), Zara Qizilbash (gold), Leon He (silver), and Tiffany Huang (honorable mention).

A reception was held for the award recipients. They each spoke about what they wrote about, including war and poverty, and Dr. Lion Chan, Jericho’s curriculum associate for world languages, congratulated the students on their accomplishment and praised their teacher, April Song, for her efforts.

The Division Avenue High School boys bowling team will represent Nassau County at the state championship on March 10 in Syracuse. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

The boys bowling team at Division Avenue High School in the Levittown Public School District finished the local season at the top spot after capturing the Nassau Division I championship on Feb. 4.

It was a momentous occasion as the team made a comeback and pulled ahead to take the lead at the championship in Garden City. The Blue Dragons totaled

5,736 points over six games. The season’s award winners include Brian Blason for All-County, Ryan Klass for All-County, Mitchell Tear for All-League and Joe Pesco for All-Conference.

The team will represent Nassau Section VIII in the New York State Division I championship on March 10 in Syracuse.

Registration for Town’s Spring Sports Programs

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to take part in Spring Athletic Programs for basketball, badminton, and volleyball, beginning on April 2 at the Hicksville Athletic Center. All athletic programs run for 10 weeks, are co-ed, and open to individuals 18 and over.

“The Town’s athletic programs offer a great opportunity for residents to take to the court, improve their skills and make new friends,” said Town Councilman Steve Labriola. “These recreational programs are a great way to have fun and stay active, and I encourage residents to take advantage of these Town programs.”

Basketball will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 10:30

p.m., Saturdays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., beginning on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Basketball program is 10 weeks long and costs $25 for residents and $40 for non-residents.

Badminton will feature two sessions available for registrants to choose from. The first session consists of Tuesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., Fridays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m., and Sundays from 6:10 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. Session 2 consists of Tuesdays from 10:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., Fridays from 10:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., and Sundays from 8:20 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. The Badminton program is 10 weeks long and costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with

the program scheduled to begin on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Volleyball will also feature two available sessions to choose from. The first session will be held on Mondays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; Wednesdays from 8:45 p.m. to 10:05 p.m.; and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The second session will take place on Mondays from 10:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:15 p.m. to 11:35 p.m., and Saturdays from 8:20 p.m. to 10:20 p.m. The volleyball program is 10 weeks long, costs $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents, and is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Online registration for all programs begins on Monday, March

6, at 5:00 p.m. on http://www.oysterbaytown.com/portal, where you must upload proof of residency (tax or utility bill) and valid identification card (such as driver’s license). In-person registration will be held on Tuesday, March 7, from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., at the TOB Hicksville Athletic Center (167 S Broadway, Hicksville).

Proof of residency is required for the resident discount. The schedule is subject to change. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. For more information, call (516) 797-7945 or email tobparks@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Photo by Denise Nash

Alexandra Donach of Woodbury and Shannon Hughes of Bethpage, were named to Montclair State University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Donach is an Musical theatre major.

To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

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Ithaca College congratulates students named to Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester.

Ryan Banks of Woodbury named to Ithaca College’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List.

Grace Berlin of Syosset named to Ithaca College’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List.

Ian Kirsch of Syosset named to Ithaca College’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List.

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The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Grace Mittleman of Syosset has been named to the Dean’s List for fall 2022.

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SUNY Oswego recently recognized several Nassau County residents as high academic achievers on its President’s List and Deans’ List for the Fall 2022 semester.

President’s List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages of 3.8 or higher while carrying required academic credits. Students on the President’s List include:

Nicole A. Corsetti, Bethpage, childhood education

Benjamin L. Diamond, Plainview, journalism

Mia A. Dircks, Bethpage, broadcasting and mass communication

Elizabeth Mann, Bethpage, creative writing, cinema and screen studies

Brian E. Saccone, Plainview, broadcasting and mass communication

Deans’ List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages between 3.3 and 3.79 while carrying required academic credits. Students on the Deans’ List include:

Erin E. Fietz, Bethpage, broadcasting and mass communication

Maxine L. Gilder, Syosset, marketing

Samuel P. Goldberg, Plainview, broadcasting and mass communication

Zachary J. Hilbert, Plainview, technology education

Michael J. Kossman, Bethpage, broadcasting and mass communication

Zachary S. Malamud, Plainview, broadcasting and mass communication

Jessica G. Silver, Levittown, human development

Ashton M. Soderlund, Syosset, technology education

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Curry College congratulates Danielle Stein of Plainview, who was named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List.

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Aaron Gardos of Old Bethpage was recently named to the Dean’s List at the College of William & Mary for the fall 2022 semester:

In order to achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate

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student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.

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The following students have been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I.:

Rachel Borzone of Syosset

Christos Moustopoulos

Robert Pergolis, of Plainview

Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester.

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The following students at New York Institute of Technology were named to the Fall 2022 Presidential Honor List:

Julia Andor

Dani Gulino

University for the Fall 2022 semester:

Nicolette Picone of Bethpage

Madison Calandro of Levittown

Students who made the President’s List have achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the semester.

More than 2,700 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2022 semester. Students who make the Dean’s List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen) for the semester. Dean’s List students include:

Kaitlin Ackerly of Plainview

Liam Kilkenny of Bethpage

Vanessa Paglino of Bethpage

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Bethpage

Bisma Hussain

Preethi Sridhar

Hicksville

Vived Bhavsar

Mohit Chhetri

James Higgins

Abdul Raafay Irfan

Luis Jaco

Iels Aan Jibu

James Reichert

Navjeet Singh

Harsh Talreja

Rishika Thayavally

Yuna Cha

Jericho

Neil Kaungumpillil

Christine Lopresti

Federica Moreschetti

Shreya Patel

Samuel Pavlovsky

Levittown

Brett Ciranni

Nicole Falke

Miriam Farah

Ryan Hahn

Jai Kaur

Supreet Sangha

Bhavpreet Singh

Leslie Toledo

Plainview

Maha Essani

Nicole Furman

Fatima Khalfan

Mahadiya Khalfan

Simone Mauro

Gurpreet Multani

Pravin Vathappallil

Syosset

Isabelle Chen

Telmo Prego

Nathaniel Roth

To qualify for the Presidential Honor List, a student must achieve a minimum semester GPA of 3.7 and complete at least 12 credit hours without any incomplete grades.

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Two local students werenamed to the President’s List at Coastal Carolina

Bonnie Holder of Hicksville has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University School of Education. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.

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College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,280 students who were named to the President’s List and the Dean’s List for Fall 2022 .

Andrew Russo of Jericho was named to the Dean’s List. Russo is majoring in accounting.

Cameron Campbell, of Syosset, was named to the President’s List. Campbell is majoring in finance .

To qualify for President’s List (Highly Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.800 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.

To quality for Dean’s List (Distinguished), students must earn a GPA of 3.600 or higher and complete a minimum of 14 semester hours.

Christian Watters of Bethpage has been named to the Dean’s List at John Carroll University for the Fall 2022 semester.

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The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2022–2023 academic year. Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400.

Chris Baron of Bethpage, who is in the industrial design program.

Julia Serchuk of Jericho, who is in the mechanical engineering program.

Brian Sparacio of Levittown, who is in the computing exploration program.

Riley Muessig of Levittown, who is in the computer science program.

Adam Braccia of Plainview, who is in the computing security program.

Ben Hyman of Plainview, who is in

the computer engineering program.

Sarah Morgenthal of Plainview, who is in the ASL-English interpretation program.

Brian Zhu of Plainview (11803), who is in the computing and information technologies program.

Corin Lund of Plainview (11803), who is in the ASL-English interpretation program.

William Jeon of Plainview, who is in the game design and development program.

Ella Soccoli of Plainview, who is in the game design and development program.

Sari Schuman of Plainview, who is in the ASL-English interpretation program.

Rose Core of Syosset, who is in the physician assistant program.

Vicky Zheng of Syosset, who is in the electrical engineering program.

Brandon Mei of Syosset, who is in the mechanical engineering program.

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More than 580 New York Institute of Technology students received degrees as fall graduates of the Class of 2022, including the following local residents:

Bethpage

Jacqueline Doyle, who completed New York Tech’s MAT Adolescence Education: 7-12, Biology, Initial program

Aryan Rai, who completed New York Tech’s MBA Management program

Joseph Pereira, who completed New York Tech’s MS Energy Management program

Jericho

Christine Lopresti, who completed New York Tech’s BS Chemistry program

Levittown

Sophia Strahan, who completed New York Tech’s BS Nursing program

Liam O’Malley, who completed New York Tech’s MA Communication Arts program

Hicksville

Akil Boby, who completed New York Tech’s BS Biology program

Fardeen Choudhury, who completed New York Tech’s BS Health Sciences program

Kayla Fleming, who completed New York Tech’s BS Health Sciences program

Ramanpreet Singh, who completed New York Tech’s BS Mechanical Engineering program

Tirth Darji, who completed New York Tech’s MS Computer Science program

Nandini Poshala, who completed New York Tech’s MS Electrical and Computer Engineering program

Syosset

Kentaro Nagano, who completed New York Tech’s MS Cybersecurity program

Woodbury

Ravleen Kaur, who completed New York Tech’s MS Data Science program

Jack Simon, who completed New York Tech’s MS Architecture, Urban and Regional Design program