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Vol. 78, No. 21

Town: Squatters removed from Bethpage home

ACTS OF KINDNESS

Northside Elementary School’s Peer Leadership Club recently brought awareness to the kind actions that can be done each day through Random Acts of Kindness Week. At the conclusion of the week, teachers in each classroom selected a Kindness Leader from their class, and those students received certificates for their notable acts of kindness. Photo courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Hicksville motel murderer sentenced Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that a man from Ridge has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for the November 2016 death of an East Meadow man inside a Hicksville motel room. Vincent Dalton, 52, pled guilty on January 31 before Acting Supreme Court Justice Teresa Corrigan to Murder in the Second Degree (an A-I felony). “This defendant demonstrated a disturbing disregard for human life when he bludgeoned another man to death over a debit card,” DA Singas said. DA Singas said on Novem-

ber 19, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., the victim, 39-year-old Erik O’Connell, was found hogtied on the floor of a room inside the Econo Lodge in Hicksville by motel staff. When police arrived at the scene it was determined he died from blunt force trauma to the head. A weapon was never recovered. Following an investigation, members of the Nassau County Police Department arrested the defendant, Vincent Dalton on November 23, 2016. Surveillance video from November 19 showed the victim and defendant walking into and out of The Headliner Bar in Hicksville

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

The Town of Oyster Bay’s Quality of Life Task Force – with assistance from the Town’s Code Enforcement Bureau – recently vacated squatters and illegal renters from a home on South Windhorst Drive in Bethpage, following complaints about a potentially dangerous situation. After receiving neighborhood complaints regarding the South Windhorst Drive home, Town Code Enforcement Officers say they discovered squatters, an illegal tenant situation, and deplorable living conditions. A tenant vacating the home cooperated with the investigation, providing Code Enforcement Officers access to the home which revealed frayed and exposed wiring, exposed and leaking pipes, holes in the roof, and other dangerous circumstances. An order to vacate was issued by the officers. Town Councilman Louis Imbroto said, “The Quality of Life Task Force has achieved many successes in addressing issues facing our communities, including the removal of squatters and demolition of dangerous vacant homes. Our Town Board has approved comprehensive laws to combat zombie homes, requiring banks that have commenced foreclosure actions on a property to deposit $25,000 into a maintenance escrow account, and have banned the use of plywood on home doors and windows. We will continue to tackle any and all quality of life concerns that plaque our residents and communities.” “Absentee and neglectful landlord scenarios often create potentially dangerous situations,” said Town Clerk James Altadonna Jr. “Our Town Quality of Life Task Force is ridding communities of blight and working diligently to protect and preserve the suburban character of our communities. ” The Oyster Bay Town Quality of Life Task Force – chaired by Councilman Imbroto and Clerk Altadonna Jr. – is charged with combatting vacant and dilapidated homes, as well as focus on code enforcement concerns such as illegal housing, zombie homes, illegal business signs, noise, and unlicensed and uninsured contractors and landscapers.

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Sen. Hannon invites veterans to special “Thank You” dinner “Serving our country with the utmost courage and honor, the selfless contributions of the veterans of this great nation are an enduring testament to the values of liberty, justice and freedom that all Americans hold dear,” said Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau). As a small token of his appreciation, Hannon is inviting all Veterans in the Sixth Senatorial District, along with one guest, to join him for a free “Thank You” dinner, to be held at American Legion Post 1711 (3123 North Jerusalem Road, Levittown) on Saturday, June

9th. The dinner takes place from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Reservations for this dinner are required. Due to limited seating, preference will be given to residents of the Sixth Senatorial District. Veterans can sign up for this event directly by visiting Senator Hannon’s website (www.kemphannon.com) or reservations can also be made by contacting Senator Hannon’s Community Office directly, at 516-7391700.

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School budget vote results Voters in Long Island school districts went to the polls on Tuesday, May 15th to vote on 2018-19 school budgets. Below are the results for local districts:

Hicksville

Hicksville voters approved a budget of $135,686,223 by a margin of 983-343. The budget increased spending by .67% over last year. In addition, voters approved 1029-317 an expenditure of $1,721,030 for security upgrades, as well as technology improvements in several schools. Voters also approved $60,000 in funding for the Gregory Museum for educational programs. That was approved 1011-348. Two School Board trustee positions were up for vote. In one, Phil Heckler ran unopposed and received 1070 votes. In the other, Brenda Judson beat Kyle Singh 906-280.

Bethpage

In Bethpage, voters approved the $85,229,857 budget with 734 yes votes to 158 no votes. The budget is a 1.99% increase over last year’s budget. Voters also accepted at proposition allowing expenditure of $2,954,000 from the capital reserve fund for security

measures in all buildings, as well as air conditioning the high school cafeteria, and technology improvements. That proposition passed 784-100. Three trustees, all of whom are incumbents, ran unopposed: James McGlynn: 652 votes Christina Scelta: 632 votes Sandra Watson: 653 votes

Levittown

Levittown’s budget passed by a vote of 1,372 to 697. The budget of $215,892,556 includes an increase in spending of 2.70% over last year, however was within the district’s tax cap. A proposition to allow the expenditure of $3 million from the capital reserve fund also passed, by a vote of 1,402 to 538. A second proposition, the Levittown Public Library budget, passed by a vote of 1,509 to 534. Three candidates vied for two open seats on the School Board: incumbents Marianne Adrian and James Moran and challenger Colleen Napoli. Adrian and Moran were reelected. Below are the total number of votes that each received: Marianne Adrian: 1,214 James Moran: 1,178 Colleen Napoli: 937

Northwell Health to host lecture on diabetes at library Northwell Health will host a community lecture by Dr. Shushie Jaggi on diabetes at the Plainview/Old Bethpage Library on June 12th at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Dr. Jaggi’s talk will be on the prevalence, signs, and prevention of diabetes mellitus. Dr. Jaggi is currently an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker school of medicine at Hofstra.

Dr. Jaggi is an endocrinologist in Northwell’s faculty practice, with special interests in thyroid, diabetes, and pituitary disorders. Dr. Jaggi is board certified in endocrinology and internal medicine. For information on other Northwell Health events, please refer to: www. northwell.edu/support-and-resources/ find-an-event

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Resident forced to remove gnome house from park BY GARY SIMEONE

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It was only a few months ago that Levittown resident Andy Kuzma had set up an elaborate home for his miniature gnome collection underneath a tree canopy in Mill Pond Park in Wantagh. Now, the 66-year-old carpenter by trade must remove his creation under direct orders from the County. “I am definitely disappointed that I have to remove something that I know the children and passers-by enjoyed seeing,” said Kuzma. “Unfortunately, I am not the only one who had to come and remove their displays.” According to Karen Contino, press secretary for County Executive, Laura Curran, the County has a policy for unapproved structures on park grounds. “The policy forbids unapproved structures in any of the County’s parks or preserves,” said Contino. “This has been a long standing policy and we just became aware of the figurines at the Mill Pond Park.”

Kuzma said that the County suggested he remove his gnome home to the mini-golf course in Eisenhower Park. “I told them I wasn’t interested in that idea because I want people to be able to enjoy the display without having to pay admission to see it.” Kuzma first got the idea to place his gnome characters at Mill Pond Park after purchasing his collection of figurines from a nearby Burger King. “I’d collected these characters at Burger King, as part of their Sherlock Gnome series, and thought they’d be perfect to set up inside the park,” said Kuzma. He made a little home for the gnomes with an old birdcage he’d found, carving out the windows and doors by hand. Kuzma’s home is one of the biggest attractions in Levittown during the holiday season. Every year he puts together a Pirates of the Caribbean themed Halloween display and sets up an elaborate Christmas light show.

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Gardiners Avenue students “figure” it out Fourth-graders at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School explored their creativity during their figure drawing unit in their art class on May 15. Facilitated by art teacher Kristen Taylor, the students were challenged to use a wooden

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A delivered package was stolen from a home on Park Avenue in Westbury between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 24th. n

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At 9:50 p.m. on May 3rd, two subjects were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana in Old Country Road in Westbury. Arrested was a 22-year-old woman from Newark and 23-year-old man from Brooklyn. n

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At the Mall Management Office of the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, a victim has reported that the passenger-side window of his vehicle was damaged at 10 p.m. on May 4th. n

An iPod, Bluetooth speakers, and t-shirts were stolen from an unlocked vehicle at the Westbury United Artist Theatre in Westbury. The items were taken between 7:40 and 10:30 p.m. on May 4th. n

Lug nuts were stolen from a vehicle on Westbury Avenue in Plainview between 10 p.m. on May 4th and 8:15 a.m. the following morning.

At the Purple Lot at the Roosevelt Field Mall on Old Country Road in East Garden City, three subjects were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on May 6th at 7:25 p.m. A 21-year-old woman from North Massapequa, a 20-year-old man from that town and a 21-year-old man from Carle Place were arrested. n

A 39-year-old woman from Jamaica was arrested at 8 p.m. on May 6th and charged with Shoplifting from Target in Westbury. n

Sometime between 8 p.m. on May 7th and 7 a.m. the next morning, unknown subjects smashed the driver-side window of a victim’s vehicle on Old Country Road in Westbury. n

At the corner of Old Country Road and Merrick Avenue in Westbury, a 26-year-old woman from Corona was arrested. She was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana at 11:25 p.m. on May 7th. n

At 11:50 on May 7th, on Prospect Avenue in New Cassel, a 22-year-old woman and a 20-year-old woman, both from Westbury, were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. n

Just past midnight on May 7th, a 29-year-old man from Westbury and a juvenile from New Cassel were both arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on Dryden Street in New Cassel. n

On May 8th at 5:19 p.m., a 22-year-old man from Hempstead was arrested and was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana at the corner of Jerusalem Avenue and Smith Street in Uniondale. Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

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Angela Velasquez of Hicksville, from the Class of 2018 at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, has been named to the honor roll for the 2017-2018 winter trimester. Angela received honors, which requires a grade point average of 3.0 or above for the marking period. Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is a co-educational day and boarding school located near Boston in Waltham, MA. Grounded

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Residents anxious to get their summer started a little early this year can visit certain Town of Oyster Bay beaches on weekends beginning Saturday, May 26th. TOBAY, Centre Island, Philip B. Healey at Florence Avenue, and Theodore Roosevelt Beaches will open for business every weekend and on Memorial Day until beaches open daily on June 23rd. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “The summer season is nearly upon us, and many residents are eagerly looking forward to Memorial Day weekend for the first opportunity to enjoy a sun-filled funday at our beaches. Our residents are invited to come enjoy the start of the beach season and spend some time with your feet in the sand.” Beach stickers are on sale daily at TOBAY Beach, John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. To purchase a resident beach sticker for your vehicle, residents must present

their vehicle registration and bring the vehicle they plan to drive to the beach since stickers are placed on the vehicle at the time of purchase. Only Town residents may purchase beach stickers for Town of Oyster Bay Beaches. Councilman Tom Hand added, “Beach lovers can get an early start on enjoying the magnificent Town facilities during the weekend before they open full time for the summer. From Saturday, June 23rd, through Labor Day, all Town beaches will be open for the season seven days a week.” Seasonal stickers are $60, and they pay for themselves following three visits. Residents aged 60+ qualify for a Senior Beach ID at the Town Clerk’s Office for a one-time fee of $32. Additionally, volunteer firefighters, U.S. Coast Guard members, Armed Forces service members, and veterans all qualify for seasonal beach passes at reduced rates. For more information, contact the Beach Division of the Town of Oyster Bay Parks Department at 797-4111 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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A paw for protection: Lee Road students learn about K9 police

Lee Road fifth-graders with canine officer Washa Bachturidze and his dog Bernie. Lee Road Elementary School students and staff gathered in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gymnasium on May 16th to explore the careers of canine officers Washa Bachturidze, Anthony Moreno, and Thomas Salvati. The officers serve in the U.S. Canine Border Patrol unit out of John F. Kennedy airport with trained dogs that help detect dangerous travelers, contraband, and agricultural irregularities. With a line of boxes and suitcases strategically placed on the gymnasium floor to resemble an airport security check point, Officer Bachturidze introduced his dog Bernie. Bernie is a beagle mix breed that helps find agricultural irregularities that individuals try to bring into the country. The students watched as Bernie used his senses to find packaged food hidden in one of the boxes. Officer Bachturidze then spoke about how Bernie gets rewarded with treats.

Officer Salvati taught students about the schooling involved for officers interested in joining the Canine Border Patrol for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He also discussed the training process for both the dogs and their officers. Using Officer Morenoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog Alex, a German shepherd mix, the students watched as the two ran up and down the line of bags while Alex used his senses to search for placebo narcotics. Once he successfully found the correct bag, Officer Salvati rewarded him with a toy and the students cheered. Throughout the assembly, the officers encouraged the students to ask questions and spoke about the different dog breeds that work within the U.S. Homeland Security Department. The students also learned why certain dog breeds are beneficial for their roles in safety.

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Canine officer Washa Bachturidze dug in his pocket for a treat to reward his dog Bernie.

Lee Road kindergartners Marcello Viviano (left) and Antonio Zambrano (right) prepared to watch canine officers and their dogs in action.

Canine officer Anthony Moreno showed students a demonstration of how his dog Alex finds narcotics.

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A Potpourri of Summer Family Vacations Continued from page D1 recommend the Danube Bike Trail, Passau to Vienna, which I did with my sons – one of the best trips of my life. You can do it as a self-guided tour – it is very easy to follow, and that gives you more control over your schedule, as well as excellent value. BikeTours. com also offers an itinerary specially tailored for families with children (1222 Tremont Street, Chattanooga, TN 37377 ,877-462-2423, 423-756-8907, info@ biketours.com, biketours.com). We’ve also recommended outstanding biketours close at home that do good while giving everybody a great time: Parks & Trails NY, which offers the annual 8-day 400-mile Cycle the Erie ride, which is a camping and biking adventure that draws families with tiny tots in tow, as well as selfpedalers as young as 10 years old. A major highlight is camping out at Fort Stanwix, Rome NY, an 18th century living-history experience. (Parks & Trails New York at 518-434-1583 or visit www.ptny.org). Similarly Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (202-974-5150, Railstotrails. org, TrailLink.com) sponsors an annual Sojourn supported biketour that showcases bikeways that have been converted from old rail lines; their annual ride is organized by Wilderness Voyageurs, which offers Ride the GAP trips with bed-and-breakfast accommodations (they portage luggage from inn to inn), as well as a full catalog of guided bike tours that includes Colorado; Missouri’s Katy Trail; Idaho’s Hiawatha & Coeur D’Alene; South Dakota’s Mickelson & the Badlands; the Erie Canal, Finger Lakes, and Adirondacks in New York; Shenandoah and the Civil War; Gettysburg & the

Civil War; Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay; Pittsburgh to DC on the GAP & C&O; Pennslvania’s Amish Country; Kentucky’s Bike & Bourbon; Georgia’s Gold Coast; and a biking trip in Cuba. (855-550-7705, Wilderness-Voyageurs. com) Camping: Camping has really changed over time, frequently offering a range of experiences from rustic adventures to resort-style all in the same venue. Kampgrounds of America, with 485 locations in North America, makes it easy to find camping resorts by destination, amenities and programming (www.KOA.com). We have a personal favorite: the Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA is a true camping resort, set along a creek (tubing, fishing) and close by the Erie Canal (cruises, biking), and most unique of all, a chance to mine for Herkimer diamonds! The Herkimer KOA offers unbelievably delightful themed cabins (would you believe a cabin with its own planetarium?), fabulous activities. Choose a cabin, cottage or RV or tent site. (Herkimer Diamond KOA, 4626 State Route 28, Herkimer, NY 13350, 315-891-7355, E-mail: hdmkoa@ntcnet. com, www.herkimerdiamond.com; mining info at 315-717-0175,diamonds@ ntcnet.com.) The most intriguing in my book is the full-service Lion Country Safari’s award winning KOA campground located adjacent to a 320 acre drive through wild animal preserve and theme park, yet secluded enough for a restful campout (though you are apt to hear the lions roaring), offering RV sites, tent sites and rustic cabins (http:// www.lioncountrysafari.com/koa/, 561793-1084). Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport, Maine, opened for its

Danube Bike Trail is one of the best bike tours to take with kids © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

second season with a roster of curated new experiences, custom designed glamping accommodations and engaging programming, Kids Camp and entertainment for every level and style of camper – from RVers and traditional tent campers to glampers. (277 Mills Road, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046, 207-967-2483, www.sandypinescamping. com) Point Sebago is a resort spanning 775-acres on the shore of Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine. It has its roots as a campground, but while there are still 100 RV, travel trailer and tent sites available, it is a well-equipped resort affording small two-bedroom cabins, with a mile of sandy beach, an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course that is hailed as one of the finest in Maine. There is a full activities program for kids and families - like a summer camp - with camp counselors, mini-golf, arts and crafts, kayaking, canoe races, boat rentals, fishing, swimming, sand volleyball, shuffleboard, golf, tennis, basketball, games, happy hours with entertainment and free hors d’oeuvres, nightly entertainment for families and adults, dancing, shows, and s’mores by the campfire, free wireless internet access. Also, great bass and landlocked salmon fishing. The resort is next to Maine State Park at Sebago Park where there are hiking trails. (Point Sebago, 261 Point Sebago Road, Route 302, Casco, ME 04015, 800-530-1555, 207-6553821,info@pointsebago.com. Stay in a Dude Ranch – One of the best family experiences is on a dude ranch. New York State actually has several of them, such as Rocking Horse Ranch Resort, Highland, Hudson Valley, (845-691-2927, www. rockinghorseranch.com), which has been delighting generations of families

with its all-inclusive fun (meals, entertainment, activities and riding). Pine Ridge Dude Ranch (the new owners of the venerable Pinegrove Ranch), 30 Cherrytown Rd, Kerhonkson, NY 12446-2148, 866-600-0859, www. pineridgeduderanch.com, reservations @pineridgeduderanch.com). Ridin’ Hy, an absolutely delightful guest ranch in the Adirondack State Park, near Lake George, Warrensburg, NY, Warrensburg, NY 12885, 518-4942742, www.ridinhy.com. Further afield, check out the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association members (www. coloradoranch.com, 866-942-3472), like the luxurious C Lazy U Ranch which since 1919 has provided highest level of personalized service, professional horsemanship programs, first-class amenities, enriching children’s programs, gourmet meals and upscale accommodations; or the Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch, which opened in 1912 and considered the oldest continuously operating guest ranch in Colorado, is also ideally located just southwest of Rocky Mountain National Park and nestled in a peaceful valley along the Colorado River. Resorts with a Twist Sebasco Harbor Resort, MidCoast, Maine: This resort (“Pure Maine”) manages to be a delightful cross between a fine resort and a camp, with plenty of opportunity be outdoors, while still enjoying such refinements as golf on a superb course, full-service waterfront Fairwinds Spa, plus marvelous activities like kayaking (do the moonlight kayak trip, it is beyond fabulous), boating.. Actually, you can imagine Sebasco being the kind of “camp” that the Gilded Age moguls would have for one of their holiday

Moonlight kayak trip at Sebasco Harbor Resort, Midcoast, Maine © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

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homes. Nestled among whispering pines on the rugged coast Sebasco is tucked away on 550 acres with breathtaking views and a wealth of activities the entire family can enjoy. We stayed in the converted Lighthouse for the most magical experience. Check out special deals. (Sebasco Harbor Resort, 29 Kenyon Rd., Sebasco Estates, ME, 04565, 877-389-1161, info@sebasco.com, www. sebasco.com). Among our favorite grand, historic resorts for families for facilities, activities programs, destination, sense of heritage and “place,” and overall ahhh experience: Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, Vermont on 700 acres of Lake Champlain shoreline is about the best family-friendly luxury resort you can imagine with golf, hiking, biking, kayaking, cruises on Lake Champlain, fishing, watersports, tennis, outdoor pool children’s activities program (4800 Basin Harbor Road Vergennes, VT 05491 info@basinharbor.com, 800.622.4000 or 802.475.2311, www. basinharbor.com). Share in the thrill of the Great Schooner Race aboard one of the historic sailing ships in the Maine Windjammer fleet © Karen Mountain Top Inn & Resort, Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com tucked in a Courier & Ives landscape in Chittenden, Vermont, near Killington, private lakeside beach, children’s a fantastic city to visit) is the Choo choochoo.com) has all the charm, the warmth, the cozy, adventure camp, tennis, disc golf, Choo Train Hotel in Chattanooga, TN, Other resort favorites: intimate hospitality of a country inn, clay-bird shooting, and hiking, biking, where you actually stay in a historic Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf and all the luxury, amenities, activities golf nearby. (195 Mountain Top Road, train car (motel rooms also available), Club, Lenox, Massachusetts and quality dining of a resort. It offers Chittenden, Vermont 05737, 802-483- and the station is the restaurant and Omni Mount Washington Resort, lobby (1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, just about every outdoors activity you 2311, www.MountainTopInn.com) See page D5 A real novelty in historic hotels (and TN 37402, 423-266-5000, 800-Track29, can imagine, even an equestrian center,

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It’s time for applause on Graduation Day! BY CLAIRE LYNCH One of my nieces will graduate from law school on June 3 and I am so proud of her. Here she is, ready for Graduation Day! The road through college and law school has been a long seven years and yet it seems like yesterday since we hugged and kissed Shannon then waved goodbye to her as she went off to college in upstate New York. I watched her parents help Shannon deal with college roommate issues, dormitory questions and meal plan issues since Shannon is a vegetarian. I heard about Shannon’s late night cramming for final exams, the new friends she made from various different cities, her snowball fights in the wintertime with friends on their off hours and ice skating on local ponds. I heard about her canoeing trips on some upstate New York rivers and also on the Delaware River in Pennsylvania. Shannon told me all about her new

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student orientation barbecues and socials to meet not just fellow classmates but her new professors. It’s hard to believe all of those formative years have come to a close for Shannon. Now she really is an adult. I remember when Shannon was See page D6

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Friday, May 25, 2018

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Questions About Delayed Retirement Credits BY TOM MARGENAU

All of today’s questions involve the payment of what are known as “delayed retirement credits.” This is an incentive built into the law that augments the monthly Social Security checks of anyone who delays claiming Social Security benefits beyond their normal full retirement age. The maximum extra credit is 32 percent for people who wait until age 70 before signing up for Social Security. Q: I just turned 68 yesterday. I was planning to wait until I turned 70 to apply for my Social Security benefits. I wanted to get the 32 percent bonus for doing that. But I recently got bad news. I have cancer and my prognosis for a long life isn’t good. So now I want to start my Social Security checks right away. Will I be forfeiting my chance to get the bonus because I’m not going to wait until age 70 to file? A: Sorry to hear the bad news about your health prospects. The small bit of good news I can share is that you didn’t mess up your chances to get augmented Social Security benefits. That’s because it is not a flat 32 percent bonus for waiting until age 70. You actually get a two-thirds of one percent credit for each month you delay after age 66. So, if you sign up for Social Security now, you would get an extra 16 percent added to your monthly benefits. (Twenty-four months times two-thirds of one percent equals 16 percent.) But if I were you, I’d strongly consider another option. When you sign up for Social Security after age 66, you can claim up to 6 months in retroactive benefits. In other words, you could say you want the month you turned age 67 and a half to be the starting date for your Social Security checks. You would still get 12 percent worth of delayed retirement credits added to your monthly benefits -- and you’d get a nice big backpay check. Q: I decided to keep working and delay taking my Social Security benefits until age 70. I am now 68 years old. I have been afraid to take a vacation since turning 66 because I understand I will not get the 32 percent bonus if there are any months between age 66 and 70 that I am not working. I also live in fear that I will lose this job before I turn 70 and thus forfeit the bonus for that reason. Do you have any advice for me? A: Yes, my advice would be to stop worrying -- and for goodness sake, take a vacation! If you wait until age 70 to file for your Social Security benefits, you will get the delayed retirement credit of 32 percent added to your Social Security checks -- just because you waited that long to sign up for Social Security. Getting that extra boost in your monthly checks has

absolutely nothing to do with working between age 66 and 70. In other words, you would get the bonus whether you spend those four years working your tail off every day or sitting on the beach doing nothing. Q: I am 67 years old. I planned to keep working at least until age 70 and not file for my Social Security until then. But I have a 28-yearold son living at home who has been severely disabled since birth. Because he is an adult, I didn’t think he would be due any of my Social Security. But a neighbor told me he is. If he is, can my son get some of my Social Security now even though I’m still working and not ready to claim benefits myself? A: Your neighbor is right. Your son is eligible for what are known as “disabled adult child” benefits on your record. But he can’t get any benefits on your record until you are getting them yourself. You’ve got several options and a decision to make. You could sign up for Social Security right now. You’d get at least an 8 percent augmented retirement benefit, depending on how many months past age 67 you are. And your son would get an amount equal to 50 percent of your age 66 rate. He doesn’t share in those delayed retirement credits. Although, when you die, his survivor’s benefit (which is at a 75 percent rate) would be based on your full augmented benefit. Or you could file now and claim 6 months of retroactive benefits for both you and your son. That would be a mighty handsome back-pay check, but it would include fewer delayed retirement credits for you. Your third option initially sounds the least attractive. You could still wait until you are 70 to apply for Social Security. At that point, you would get 132 percent of your retirement benefit, and your son would get an amount equal to half of your age 66 rate. But the upside to this scenario is that upon your death, your son would get higher survivor’s benefits. He would get 75 percent of your fully augmented 132 percent retirement rate. Q: I turned 69 in April and signed up for my Social Security. The Social Security rep told me I wouldn’t get my delayed retirement credits until next year. But after mulling that over, I called and talked to another rep who told me I would get all of my credits in my first check. So who is right? A: Actually, they are both wrong. The rules generally say that if you sign up for Social Security between age 66 and 70, you can’t get the delayed retirement credits you are due for any months within a year -- until the year is over. So your initial benefit rate will include the delayed retirement credits you earned

for the months from April 2015 (when you turned age 66) through December 2017. And then sometime in early 2019, they will add in the credits you are due for January through April 2018.

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Summer Family Vacations C ontinued from page D3 Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, Lake George, New York Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, New York The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania (added benefit: proximity to Hershey theme park). Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Pennsylvania

the plates for meals served in the galley or on deck. You can even choose to sleep out under the stars instead of in the cabin, which is outfitted more like you would expect of summer camp, with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities (hot showers are available). All the cruises typically include a lobster bake on a secluded beach. Many of the cruises have specialinterest themes, and some are very

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Family gathers around a fire pit at Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA, a camping resort with themed cabins and a quarry where you can mine for diamond-like quartz © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

More at Historic Hotels of America, historichotels.org, 800-678-8946. Cruising is always a great choice for families – a way to see lots of different places with minimal hassle. Best itineraries (and cruiselines that have best family programs) are to Alaska, the Galapagos (really a favorite for grandparents to take their grandkids). For those who want a floating resort with rock walls, ropes course, ziplines, glitzy Broadway and Las Vegas-style entertainment and great supervised children’s activity programs, the most acclaimed lines are Royal Caribbean (Anthem, Symphony, Harmony, Allure, Oasis of the Seas); Norwegian Cruise Line (Norwegian Escape, Breakaway, Getaway, Epic); Carnival Cruise Line (Carnival Vista, Breeze, Dream, Magic); Disney Cruise Line (Disney Dream, Fantasy, Magic) and Princess Cruises. (See more at www.cruisecritic.com). But here is a novel choice: Maine Windjammer Cruises – these are historic sailing vessels repurposed for passengers, that ply the waters around Rockland and Camden, Maine in the Penobscot Bay. The experience is more rustic (part of the fun!), where passengers can help raise and lower sails, even steer, help serve and gather

dramatic, that include a Schooner Gam, where all the historic schooners gather in one place and tie up and passengers can go and visit; there is also an annual Schooner Race which is tremendous fun. Visit the Maine Windjammer Association for a list and description of age-appropriate sailings (usually 10 years old). In the past, we have sailed on the Victory Chimes (the largest in the fleet), the American Eagle and the See page D7

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It’s time for applause on Graduation Day! C ontinued from page D3 born here on Long Island. I watched her grow, watched her as a six-year-old read to her younger brother, Todd. I watched her become a Daisy Girl Scout, watched her go through elementary school, middle school and high school. I saw her take in five abandoned kittens and their mother then go around her neighborhood finding homes for all but one of them. She kept one. Most times I’ve seen Shannon at family get-togethers for birthday parties, anniversary parties, etc., at her relaxed times, but I’ve also seen her when she’s focused and concentrating. So I’m not surprised that she is about to become a full-fledged attorney. Like all of her relatives I am very proud of her accomplishments and I look forward to seeing where her life will take her. Will she become a courtroom lawyer or a corporate attorney or maybe work in environmental law? Time will tell. Right now I don’t want to overanalyze things. Today is a time for congratulating the graduate in my family. It’s a time for celebrating. The ceremony at St. John’s University Law School in Queens on June 3 is a great time for the whole family to get together and acknowledge her achievement. Even if there are not enough tickets for the ceremony to go around, I will be at St. John’s clapping for all of the graduates and congratulating my niece, Shannon, on her special day. She deserves to bask in the excitement of commencement – and to take in everyone’s praise. I congratulate all of this year’s graduates. Embarking on a course of study can always be daunting but it’s exciting, too. Learning new things is fun. Choosing a major and learning all about it is great. Meeting and sharing ideas with fellow classmates is cool. Deciding whether or not to go on to graduate school, medical school or law school is a tough decision. I know that my niece, Shannon, majored in journalism and spent some time doing some reporting and writing for newspapers. She thought about making a career out of it but chose to go to law school instead. In the months ahead she will have plenty of options professionally. When I graduated from Hofstra University years ago we had a very traditional ceremony. It seemed like everything went according to the plan. Everything was on schedule and on cue. The graduates, friends and families arrived at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, people took their seats and in time the graduation song by Edward Elgar, “Pomp and Circumstance,” started to play. I’d recognize those familiar strains of the violins, cellos, etc. any-

where. They have a way of calling people to attention. When we graduates were called onto the stage we walked up there, proudly dressed in our caps and gowns. We shook hands with a very important professor or administrator and exited the stage. Once back in my seat I know that I exhaled a long sigh of relief because after years of hard work, I had graduated. I was pleased with myself, pleased with all that I had accomplished and I was basking in the moment. I knew that tomorrow or the following week I could figure out what I would do with the rest of my life but for that very moment, I was happy. One graduation ceremony last year, however, didn’t go exactly as planned. Hunter College student Jerich Alcantara left his home in Queens at 8 a.m. for his 10 a.m. commencement at Hunter’s Brookdale campus thinking that he had plenty of time. In all of his years commuting to Hunter he had never had a major delay. Alcantara and many other New Yorkers on the E train that morning in May were stuck in the tunnel for about four and a half hours because the subway had lost power. Specifically, the emergency brakes went off and the conductors couldn’t fix it for an hour and a half. The commute to school took longer than any others he’s taken in the past four years. What should have been just 40 minutes ended up taking four hours. He missed his graduation at Hunter but when his fellow commuters heard about his predicament, they gave Alcantara an impromptu graduation ceremony – right there on the train. Alcantara was, after all, all decked out in his purple cap and gown. He was ready. In true New York style they improvised. The setting was the subway because hey, you never know! Unexpected things happen occasionally in New York. Later he explained what had happened to Hunter - about why he was so late arriving - and no worries. Alcantara, a nursing school student, received his diploma in the mail a few weeks later and all was well. Jerich Alcantara’s “graduation ceremony” certainly was the most unorthodox one I’ve ever seen - it was captured on cell phone video - or heard of but sometimes in life we have to be very creative individuals. It showed how resilient he was - and how happy he was to celebrate his commencement. As an undergraduate student I took the basic math, biology, Spanish, psychology, philosophy, business courses and liberal arts electives. Then as an English major, I had the chance to take the classes that were interesting to me -

twentieth century American fiction, the British poets, Shakespeare, Chaucer, satire and media. I was in my element with these classes. As a college freshman the classes that I really wanted to take seemed so far away but eventually I got there and really enjoyed the various English classes. I did a journalism internship for 6 credits which I had to document by writing my summaries and impressions. At the end of my final semester I submitted my senior Humanities thesis to my professor on F. Scott Fitzgerald and his many fictional characters. “The Great Gatsby” has always been my favorite book so I was thoroughly interested in the topic I chose. The 1974 movie starring Robert Redford as Jay Gatsby, Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan, Bruce Dern as Tom Buchanan and Sam Waterston as Nick Carraway was great! While at Hofstra I took a CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) exam because a friend had told me that if I passed this test, I would be given three college credits. I liked that idea! I elected to take Introductory Sociology since my older sister, Michelle, was a Sociology major and I had easy access to all of her textbooks. I took my time studying for the pass/fail test then signed up to take it. I passed, gained three credits and I was able to start working full-time one semester earlier than I had originally planned. I am a proud Hofstra University graduate and when I applied to Hofstra I inquired about its New College. It’s for those individuals who want to design their own curriculum and have it approved by a professor/mentor. Last year at Commencement Day time I heard various speeches by prominent people to graduates across the country. I was struck by the substance of one person in particular, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook. He reminded the graduates that this world of ours is constantly changing and there is a need for new inventions to come down the pike. He told the graduates to be aware of their sense of purpose – and to be sure that, in time, they find it. To his parents’ delight, Zuckerberg was accepted as a student at Harvard University for the class of 2006. In fact, his father was so happy that he videotaped Mark Zuckerberg opening his “email acceptance letter” on his laptop that day at home in Westchester County. He dropped out of Harvard after his sophomore year but he took his idea for Facebook from a Harvard dormitory room to the largest social network in the world. In January 2014 someone asked Mark

Zuckerberg about creating Facebook which, he said, took him about two weeks to write the code for in his dorm room. He said, “I remember really vividly, you know, having pizza with my friends a day or two after - I opened up the first version of Facebook at the time and I thought, ‘You know, someone needs to build a service like this for the world.’ But I just never thought that we’d be the ones to help do it. And I think a lot of what it comes down to is we just cared more.” On May 26, 2017, this is some of what Mark Zuckerberg told the graduates in his speech at Harvard University about the subjects of success, failure and entrepreneurship: “Today I want to talk about purpose. But I’m not here to give you the standard commencement about finding your purpose. We’re millennials. We’ll try to do that instinctively. Instead, I’m here to tell you finding your purpose isn’t enough. The challenge for our generation is creating a world where everyone has a sense of purpose. One of my favorite stories is when John F. Kennedy visited the NASA space center, he saw a janitor carrying a broom and he walked over and asked what he was doing. The janitor responded: ‘Mr. President, I’m helping put a man on the moon.’ Finding your purpose isn’t enough. The challenge for our generation is creating a world where everyone has a sense of purpose. Purpose is that sense that we are part of something bigger than ourselves, that we are needed, that we have something better ahead to work for. Purpose is what creates true happiness …” Zuckerberg added, “Let’s take on big meaningful projects. Our generation will have to deal with tens of millions of jobs replaced by automation like self-driving cars and trucks. But we have the potential to do so much more together. Every generation has its defining works. More than 300,000 people worked to put a man on the moon – including that janitor. Millions of volunteers immunized children around the world against polio. Millions of more people built the Hoover dam and other great projects. These projects didn’t just provide purpose for the people doing those jobs, they gave our whole country a sense of pride that we could do great things.” He added, “Ideas don’t come out fully formed. They only become clear as you work on them. You just have to get started …” I offer my congratulations to this year’s graduates. May your futures be filled with peace, happiness, prosperity and lots of luck!

TIPS TO IMPROVE MEMORY

Forgetfulness can affect anyone. For example, few, if any, adults can say they have not experienced moments when they could not find their keys. And once the keys are found, people move on without giving much thought to why they did not immediately remember where they left their keys. Isolated incidents where people cannot recall where they placed their car keys or other minor bouts with forgetfulness do not occur by accident. In fact, the Harvard Medical School notes that they are likely byproducts of age-related changes in thinking skills. When people reach their 50s, chemical and structural changes in the brain may begin to occur, and these changes can affect a person’s ability to process memories. Father Time may be a formidable foe, but people can take steps to give their memories a boost as they get older. • Embrace recognition instead of trusting recall. Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist who specializes in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, notes that human beings are better at recognition than recall. That means people are more likely to remember something they read, such as a note or a list, than something they’re simply told. • Recognize the value of repetition. The Harvard Medical School notes that people might be more inclined to remember what they hear if they repeat it out loud. Names and addresses might be more easily remembered after they’re repeated out loud because repetition increases the likelihood that the brain will record the information and be capable of retrieving it later. When studying for exams, many students repeat important points to themselves time and again, and that same approach can be applied by adults who are trying to improve their memories. • Eat a healthy diet. A study published in 2015 in the journal Neurology found that people who eat healthy diets with lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish and little alcohol and red meat may be less likely to experience declines in their memory and thinking skills. Authored by Andrew Smyth of McMaster University in Ontario and the National University of Ireland in Galway, the study following more than 27,000 people in 40 countries for an average of roughly five years. All participants were 55 and older and had diabetes or a history of heart disease, stroke or peripheral artery disease. Those who ate the healthiest diets were 24 percent less likely to experience cognitive decline than people with the least healthy diets. • Break things down. Breaking things down into small chunks also can help improve memory. If tasked with remembering something extensive, such as a speech, focus on a single sentence at a time, only moving on to the next sentence when you’re confident you have successfully committed the preceding sentence to memory. Periodic memory lapses are often nothing to worry about. But men and women concerned about maintaining their memories can employ various strategies to do just that.

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How to reduce damage to eyes resulting from prolonged screen time

According to a 2015 report published in the Daily Mail, many people spend more time on their devices than they do sleeping. A recent Nielsen Company audience report also found that adults in the United States devote about 10 hours

and 40 minutes each day to consuming media on their personal computers, tablets, multimedia devices, TVs, and more. Researchers continue to study the effects of screen time on personal health, but there is reason to believe that screen

time may be especially harmful to vision. Devices force the eyes to focus at near range, and over time that can have an adverse effect on vision. Prevent Blindness America says that eye fatigue, dryness and blurred vision are some of the common effects of prolonged screen use, but these are not the only concerns. Digital devices also expose the eyes to blue light. While research as to how blue light impacts vision is ongoing, there is concern over the long-term effects of screen exposure since these screens are in close proximity to the eyes and use is often prolonged. Prevent Blindness America says that studies suggest continued exposure to blue light over time can lead to difficulty focusing, premature aging of the eyes and even damage to retinal cells. A recent study by the National Eye Institute found the frequency of myopia, also known as near-sightedness, has increased exponentially in the last few years. Reasons include a spike in time spent looking at things close-up and a lack of outdoor activities that require focusing elsewhere. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that a separate study recently found that excessive screen time usage in adolescents was associated with development of

acute onset esotropia, or crossing of the eyes, and that limiting usage of gadgets decreased the degree of eye crossing in these patients. Eyes, just like any other muscle, require a varied workout to remain healthy. Many vision experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule. According to this rule, for every 20 minutes of looking at a screen, a person should look away at an object 20 feet away for 20 seconds or more. This will help eye muscles to relax. The group All About Vision says to use proper lighting, such as ambient lighting. Position a computer monitor so that windows or lights are to the sides instead of in front or behind it. Be sure indoor light isn’t too bright, as bright light can contribute to glare and fatigue. Antireflective lenses on eyeglasses or filters for screens also can help absorb some of the blue light and limit how much reaches the retina and accesses the central nerve of the eye. This may alleviate digital eye strain as well. Screen users may want to adjust the display of their devices so they feature a cool, gray tone, which produces less glare. Eyes can be adversely affected by screen time unless strategies are implemented to limit strain and to rest muscles.

Reduce exposure to harmful VOCs at home Volatile organic compounds are emitted by a vast array of products. The Environmental Protection Agency warns that VOCs consist of gases discharged from solids or liquids that produce short- and longterm health effects. VOCs are particularly troubling because their concentrations are consistently up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors. Those who spend time inside of homes and businesses may be at risk from concentrated exposure to VOCs. Notable items that produce VOCs include treated woods, carpeting, building materials, paints, waxes, fabrics, and varnishes. Since people are constantly breathing in air, and whatever is circulating within it, it’s important for individuals to be conscious of these common offenders. VOCs can be dangerous because they may cause everything from minor symptoms of headaches, nausea and stuffy noses to more serious conditions like nervous system problems and kidney and liver damage. Some VOCs are known to cause cancer in humans, warns the EPA. To reduce exposure to VOCs, homeowners are advised to take the following steps. • Read product labels carefully for warnings against VOCs. Whenever possible, select products that do not emit VOCs. • Invest in alternative products, such as all-natural cleaning solutions. Many people find that common and safe items like vinegar, citrus oils and baking soda are as effective as chemical cleaners without the same harmful side effects. • Use an air purifier in conjunction with HVAC systems. Purchase an air purifier that specifically filters out odors and VOCs, which can help people with chemical sensitivities. • Rely on natural ventilation when using products

that have strong odors or are suspected of emitting VOCs. This can be as easy as opening windows and doors or doing work outside. • Use a shed rather than an attached garage to store gas cans, pesticides, paint thinners, and other odoriferous materials away from the home. Contact the municipal waste department to learn how to properly dispose of leftover chemical products. • Rethink flooring materials to include carpeting that is low VOC or alternatives such as washable rugs or hard flooring.

• Don’t forget to fill a home with plenty of live plants. A study from researchers at NASA found that certain indoor plants are effective at naturally purifying air. • Exercise caution with dry-cleaned clothes. Perchloroethylene is a chemical most widely used in dry cleaning. Air out dry-cleaned clothes before wearing them, particularly if they have strong chemical odors. Volatile organic compounds can be excreted through various items. Individuals who educate themselves can greatly reduce their exposure to these harmful compounds.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the top two leading causes of death in men are heart disease and cancer. To address these issues along with the wide range of health issues men are concerned about today, Mercy Medical Center is introducing a newly developed men’s health program. From preventive medicine and heart health to sleep disorders, sports medicine, cancer care and more, the program’s multidisciplinary approach to men’s health features the latest technology and advanced medical expertise. The goal is to make it more convenient for men to get the regular health care they need. Mercy’s wide array of men’s health services include: • Primary Care & Preventive Medicine • Orthopedics • Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation • Sleep Disorders • Sports Medicine • Heart Health • Mental Health • Cancer Care • Diabetes • Digestive Issues • Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions • Foot Care • Pain Management • Prostate Disease • Skin Conditions • Smoking Cessation • Surgery • Urinary Dysfunction • Weight Loss Learn about the new program and the latest advances in men’s health from some of the region’s leading specialists at the upcoming Men’s Health Awareness Event - Ask the Experts - Father’s Day BBQ. The event will take place on Saturday, June 23, from noon – 2 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center’s Garden of Caring. All area men, their spouses, family and friends are invited. While there is no cost to attend, reservations are required.

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GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH OUR BODY CONTOURING SEMINAR Cutting Edge Non-Invasive Body Contouring & Rejuvenation By New York Plastic Surgeon

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for our complimentary Body Contouring Seminar featuring New York Body Contouring Specialist Dr. Shain Cuber, to learn about the latest innovations in non-surgical, minimally invasive, and surgical procedures for the body that will have you looking and feeling your best this summer. Seating is limited, and RSVP is required (516-773-2424) Dr. Cuber will be discussing non-invasive body procedures such as: ThermiTight, the latest innovation in non-surgical skin tightening that uses radio frequency technology to help build collagen and firm up loose skin; ThermiVa, a non-invasive vaginal rejuvenation procedure that helps to restore confidence and intimacy by reducing symptoms from mild to moderate stress incontinence, restoring lubrication, tightening the vaginal area both internally and externally, and enhancing sexual pleasure. He will also discuss Coolsculpting, the non-invasive procedure that uses the power of cold to reduce fat in problem areas such as the tummy, “love handles,” and thighs. Dr. Cuber will also discuss his approach to surgical body contouring procedures including: liposuction, tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift, mommy makeovers, Brazilian butt lifts, and labiaplasty. Shain Cuber, MD, is a board certified plastic surgeon through the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. With more than 19 years of experience, body contouring specialist Dr. Shain Cuber focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive body procedures that restore youth and symmetry. Dr. Cuber received his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. with general surgery training at the University Hospital of Newark, New Jersey. He trained in plastic surgery at the University of Texas in Galveston. He can be reached at his 440 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck office at 516-773-2424, or to learn more, visit us at JSpaMedSpa.com and newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com. Shain Cuber MD Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Medical Association

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National Comedy Center to Open in Lucille Ball’s Hometown, Jamestown, NY Jamestown, NY –The National Comedy Center will celebrate its grand opening with appearances by Amy Schumer, Lily Tomlin, Saturday Night Live original season alumni including Dan Aykroyd and more, coinciding with the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 1-5 in Jamestown, New York. Featuring more than 50 immersive and interactive exhibits designed by leading museum design firms in the world, the 37,000 square foot National Comedy Center visitor experience tells the story of comedy from its origins through the present and is the first nonprofit cultural institution and nationalscale attraction dedicated to the art of comedy. The opening celebration will feature more than 50 events and 40 artists that include the innovators, creators, and legends of comedy. Emmy Award-Winning Comedian

Amy Schumer will perform Friday, August 3rd with her show “Amy Schumer and Friends” at the Northwest Arena, while comedy legend Lily Tomlin brings “An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin” center stage at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on August 4th. “Each of these artists has played a significant role in shaping and redefining comedy as we know it today. From sketch to stand-up to TV to film, the landscape has been forever changed due to the creativity and, frankly, bravery, of Lily Tomlin and Amy Schumer. Laraine Newman, Dan Aykroyd, Garrett Morris and Alan Zweibel challenged the nation’s sensibilities about comedy in what they brought to air in 1975, introducing what became one of the very few cultural phenomena to endure more than four decades,” said National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson. On August 2nd, Saturday Night

The National Comedy Center, an interactive and immersive museum with 50 exhibits, opens in Jamestown, NY, Lucille Ball’s hometown, in August.

Live cast members Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman and Garrett Morris, along with original writer, Alan Zweibel, will come together at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts to share stories and laughs in a conversation about the show’s early years. “Offering four brilliant minds from the show that broke the late night television mold is not only a glimpse into the creation of Saturday Night Live but also a sampling of the National Comedy Center‘s core mission to share the story of comedy,” notes Malachi Livermore, Director of Operations and Programming for the National Comedy Center. Continuing an annual series of National Comedy Center dialogues, Violet Ramis Stiel will offer a stage conversation about her new book, “Ghostbuster’s Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis.” Festival partner COZI TV will present a very special “Conversation with Fran Drescher” as part of the opening week events. The Nanny star will share insights on her storied life and career influences, including Lucille Ball, on August 3rd. Additional programming includes five comedy showcases featuring comedians with credits including appearances on Colbert, Conan, and Last Comic Standing. The weekend will also feature National Comedy Center dialogues, exhibit unveilings, block parties, free kids’ comedy shows featuring the critically-acclaimed Story Pirates and tribute events honoring the influential careers of the “First Couple of Comedy”, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Additional events will be added to the lineup in the coming months. The National Comedy Center embodies Lucille Ball’s vision for her hometown of Jamestown, New York to become a destination for the celebration of comedy in a way that educates, fosters and inspires. Design has been

led by the most prominent cultural and interactive design firms in the world whose portfolios collectively include the award-winning 9/11 Memorial Museum, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, The College Football Hall of Fame, and SNL: The Experience. The $50 million endeavor was made possible by state, federal and private philanthropic support including partnership with I LOVE NEW YORK™, Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State’s Empire State Development. In a special press briefing at the site on March 30, United States Senator Charles Schumer (who is comedien Amy Schumer’s actual cousin) announced his push for a congressional designation for the Center. The new designation would officially make the National Comedy Center the nation’s cultural institution dedicated to the art of comedy, recognizing it as the only institution of its kind with the mission of preserving, protecting, and showcasing the art of comedy and its role in our culture. The National Comedy Center also operates the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, and for the last 25 years has produced the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival with performers including Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Lewis Black, Trevor Noah, Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Poundstone, Nick Offerman, Ray Romano, Bob Newhart, The Smothers Brothers and more than 100 other comedic artists. Located in Jamestown, a city in Chautauqua County and Western New York, the National Comedy Center is in the region of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Toronto. Tickets may be purchased by visiting NationalComedyCenter.org. by calling 716-484-0800 or visiting the festival box office located at 2 W. 3rd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701.

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BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Garden City High School Junior Honors student seeking full time babysitting job for the summer. Has a car and can drive wherever the children need to go. Can also help children with summertime school work. Currently babysitting for family weekly with 3 children. References available upon request. Please call or email Lauren: 516-203-6046 laurenghill2001@gmail.com

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TAG SALE 13th ANNUAL FLEA MARKET Saturday, June 2, 9am—3pm Sponsored by: GARDEN CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 109 Eleventh St (on the grounds of the Museum) Vendors will sell antique furniture, household items, jewelry & much more! Admission is free. Lunch available. A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP (rear of museum) open all day. Proceeds benefit Garden City Historical Society. 516-746-8900 gardencityhistoricalsociety.org INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Tuesday, May 29, 2018 10:00 a.m. 19 Lawrence Place Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Sports memorabilia, pine furniture, indoor/outdoor furniture, bunk beds, instruments, collectibles, clothing, costume jewelry, basement, garage items ......Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, May 30, 2018 9:30 a.m. 264 Randall Avenue Lawrence, NY 11559 Vintage items, bedroom furniture, mid-century furniture, housewares, basement, tools.......Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

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DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

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GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City. This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner—no broker. $569,000 Call: 646-499-1684

HIGH ON A HILL SCHOHARIE COUNTY 40 acres, awesome views: $114k 9.5 acres, great views: $44k 4.2 acres: 24k Owner financing. wwwlhelderbergrealty.com 518-861-6541 or 518-256-6344

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Spacious, bright 2 bedroom with dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, dishwasher, hardwood floors. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR, $1,725 + electric. Available May 1 www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101

CONDO/CO-OP FOR RENT TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT GARDEN CITY Approximately 1800 sf of renovated space. Living Room/DR, EIK, PR, 2 Bedrooms en suite baths, EE parking, CAC, never used appliances, $3,200. Carmel Quill, Realtor 516-741-6135 or 516-732-6049

GARAGE/PARKING SPACE FOR RENT GARDEN CITY Four car garage with lift for rent. Storage only. $200/c ar. Call 516-361-1642

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE SHINNECOCK HILLS: Tranquil & Calming. 2/3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath Home on Shinnecock Bay. Season $28,000. Monthly available. SHINNECOCK BAY: Charming 1 Bedroom Cottage on Shinnecock Bay. Season $15,000. Monthly available. Contact: Anluholdings@gmail.com

Beautiful North Fork Vacation Home East Marion House w/XL in-ground pool, steps from beach, on landscaped 1/2 acre. 5-star rating. Families only. Pet friendly. Kid Paradise. Relax or play. Close to all. Available 6/15-6/29, 8/3-8/10 and from 8/31. Call 516-439-9970

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY Prime 7th Street Garden City location. Small second floor office space available. $775.00 per month includes all. Owner, 516-510-9452

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JAMESPORT: 375’ of Waterfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of Sandy Bay Beach. Boat Dock on Property. Cape with 3 BRs. Living Room with Stone Fireplace. $1,995,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 JAMESPORT: COUNTRY RANCH with Deeded Private Beach. Very short distance to the Sound. Great year round or vacation home. 3+BRs, 1.5 Baths, LR/Fireplace, Kitchen, Dining Area, Porch, Deck, Outside Shower & Shed. $549,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

JAMESPORT PARADISE IN THE NORTH FORK Jamesport gem available for weekly rental in August and possible select weeks in July. House boasts large L-shaped inground pool (eco-friendly fresh water); large hot tub, outdoor shower, multi-level deck, beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, central air, finished basement, sunroom, resort-like setting with farm views, short walk to Iron Pier Beach and close proximity to vineyards. For further information and interior photos, text ot call 516-314-8978

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Lazy Days of Summer Family Picnic to be held July 14th The Levittown Community Council will be holding its 21st Annual Lazy Days of Summer Family Picnic on Saturday, July 14. Enjoy free pony rides and a petting zoo, inflatable ride, entertainment, games, and activities throughout the day. Admission is free, but please bring canned goods or toiletries to donate to local families in need.

The picnic will be held at the East Village Green Park and Pool, Jerusalem Ave. & Meridien Road, Levittown. For more information, please contact the Levittown Community Council at levittowncouncil@yahoo.com or Lazy Days Committee Chair, Louise Cassano by phone at 516-735-5901 or Council President Pat Patane at 516-579-2831.

The sand art table at last year’s Lazy Days Family Picnic.

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Town issues BBQ safety tips in advance of Memorial Day

As the warm weather and the Memorial Day weekend approaches, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Department of Public Safety remind residents that while warm weather is a perfect time to barbecue, enjoy outdoor dining, and go on picnics, it is also important to be mindful of potential foodborne bacteria and important barbecue safety practices. Supervisor Saladino stated, “Fire in the grill is a welcome sight during summertime, especially on Memorial Day weekend, but fire anywhere else can quickly turn a summer kick-off barbecue memorable for all the wrong reasons. Keep these important safety tips in mind this summer season.” To keep you and your family safe while grilling, follow these general guidelines: • Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors, away

from the home, deck railings, and overhanging branches. • Keep the grill clean and never leave your grill unattended. • Check the major connection points between the gas tank hose and the regulator and cylinder, and where the hose connects to the burners, especially for leaks. If there is a leak, and tightening connections does not stop it, call the Fire Department immediately. • If you smell gas as you are cooking, turn off the gas tank and burners, move away from the grill, and call the Fire Department. • When using a charcoal grill, if using starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid to the fire, and keep out of reach of children, and away from heat sources. • When finished grilling on a charcoal grill, let the coals cool completely before disposing in a metal container.

When it comes to food safety, temperature and time, as well as personal hygiene, are critical factors that can lead to foodborne diseases. To protect yourself, your family and friends from foodborne diseases, the Town recommends the following: • When storing or transporting food, keep the food’s temperature below 40°F or above 140°F. • When preparing poultry, pork, or beef, make certain it is cooked until the juices run clear. The best way to check that cooked foods are safe to eat, including those foods cooked on a barbecue, is to measure their internal cooking temperature with a chef’s type of stem thermometer. Poultry should reach 165°F on the thermometer; ground beef should reach 158°F; pork should reach 150°F; solid cuts of meat or fish should reach 140°F. • Never reuse plates, utensils, cut-

ting boards, or any other item that previously held raw meat, poultry, or seafood for serving – unless they have been washed first in hot, soapy water. • Marinate food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. If some of the marinade is to be used as a sauce on the cooked food, reserve a portion of the marinade before putting raw meat or poultry in it. Do not reuse marinade. • To help prevent foodborne diseases such as hepatitis A, salmonella, e.coli, and other diseases, be aware of personal hygiene. Do not touch food which is ready to eat with bare hands. Remember to wash your hands after sneezing, coughing, using the toilet or changing diapers. And, if you are ill, do not prepare food at all. • Refrigerate any leftovers immediately! Never leave food at room temperature for more than two hours.

The March 27th Bethpage Board of Education meeting commenced with accolades as students enrolled at John F. Kennedy Middle School and Bethpage High School were recognized for their accomplishments in mathematics and geography. New York State Geography Bee winner Patrick Dircks and math competition winners Aurrel Bhatia, Ruchitha Channapatna, Suchitha Channapatna, Arsh Singh, Samar Singh, and Theresa Thulasidas were all recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments during the Long Island Math Fair and MathCon.

In addition, Virtual Enterprise students Marco Cunha, Samantha D’Aponte, Nicole El Chami, Sal Salerno, and Geoff Shamah delivered a presentation on PetPair, a virtual pet technology company. The group recently received a Gold Award for their employee manual and third place for their elevator pitch during a VE competition at LIU Post. Superintendent Terrence Clark congratulated the students for their academic accomplishments and presented each student with a certificate of academic achievement.

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Top students honored during Bethpage BOE meeting

From left, John F. Kennedy Middle School students Suchitha Channapatna, Ruchitha Channapatna, Theresa Thulasidas, Aurrel Bhatia, Samar Singh, Arsh Singh, and Patrick Dircks were honored during the Bethpage Board of Education meeting and are pictured with Superintendent of Schools Terrence Clark (left) and Board President Michael Kelly.

Bethpage Board of Education President Michael Kelly (first left) and Superintendent of Schools Terrence Clark (last right) are pictured with PetPair Virtual Enterprise Team members (from left) Sal Salerno, Marco Cunha, teacher D. Molé, Nicole El Chami, Geoff Shamah, and Samantha D’Aponte.

Online registration now offered at Oyster Bay Town Golf Course

For the convenience of all golfers, Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that the Town of Oyster Bay now offers online registration for those seeking a tee-time to play a round of golf at the Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course located in Woodbury. In prior years, this service was only available for members only. Non-members may now reserve a teetime 30 days in advance, while members may continue to reserve a tee-time 7 days prior. “We strive to deliver a great experience for all golfers at our course and the online tee-time registration system makes the process simple and easy,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Make your reservation, enjoy this beautiful course and spend the day in the Town of Oyster

Bay.” Registration is now underway for the 2018 golf season. The Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course is situated on 121-acres of Long Island’s coveted Gold Coast. It is a challenging 18-hole, par 70, championship golf course that features meticulously manicured greens complete with cascading waterfalls, narrow fairways, water holes, sand and grass bunkers, as well as a putting green. Completing the scene is a turn-of-the-century mansion that offers a state of the art catering venue that sits majestically in the heart of our beautiful golf course. The ambiance of this one-time Gold Coast estate is rich with elegance and hospitality, but updated with modern amenities. People can enjoy a round of golf as well

as the incredible setting while dining outdoors course side or hosting a private event. Visitors are welcome to utilize the Lucas Golf Center at the Oyster Bay Driving Range and Pro Shop, under the management of PGA Director of Golf Bob Miller, which offers a full range of golf services. Instruction is available for all levels of golfing ability, beginner through advanced. Golfers can inquire about private lessons, group lessons, and clinics at the practice range and on the course. The Pro Shop is stocked with brand name merchandise for all your golfing needs. For more information on instruction, driving range hours and the Pro Shop, please visit www. LucasGolfCenter.com or call (516) 3643600 to speak to a PGA professional.

Applications for membership to the Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course are available and are processed at the golf course Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Membership is valid until the end of the calendar year. Prospective members must provide the following proofs of residency: photo identification (driver’s license, DMV photo ID, or passport); and car registration, tax bill or utility bill. Non-resident memberships are also available for an additional fee. To make a tee-time reservation today, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com/ golf or call (516) 677-5980. A $5 fee per player is applied at time of reservation.

Friday, May 25, 2018

16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF SUFFOLK COUNTY PMT NPL FINANCING 2015-1, Plaintiff against CARL J. KENDRICK A/K/A CARL J. KENDRICK, SR., et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered March 14, 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville NY 11738 on June 6, 2018 at 9:15 AM. Premises known as 226 Highview Drive, Calverton, NY 11933. District 0200 Sec 300.00 Block 03.00 Lot 004.001. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $404,850.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 20003/13. Christopher Hahn, Esq., Referee PHLJN001 MIT 5658 4X 05/04,11,18,25

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R5, Plaintiff, Against MADELYN SCHATTEN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 1/31/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 6/5/2018 at 11:30 am, premises known as 3 Whitlock Street, Plainview, NY 11803, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau

LEGAL NOTICES and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 13 Block 48 Lot 2. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $868,534.26 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 3151/14 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. Jennifer B. Ettenger, Esq., Referee. Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504 Dated: 4/18/2018 GNS MIT 5659 4X 05/04,11,18,25 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff(s), Against GURBACHAN SINGH SIKKA A/K/A GURBACHAN SINGHSIKKA, AMARJIT KAUR, HARMEET SINGH, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 3/12/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501, on 6/5/2018 at 11:30 am, premises known as 96 Willfred Blvd., Hicksville, NY 11801, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 12, Block 152, and Lot 0075. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $630,928.19 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 11340/11. Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Dated: 4/23/2018 MIT 5661 4X 05/04,11,18,25 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, Plaintiff AGAINST Stewart Peretzman; Janice Peretzam; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated April 13, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June 12, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 157 Rim Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 45 Block 334 Lot 14. Approximate amount of judgment $521,075.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-005064. Charles Casolaro, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: May 1, 2018 MIT 5662 4X 05/11,18,25,06/01 SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY VALLEY NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff -against- RONDA LEWIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated April 11, 2018 and entered on April 12, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at (CCP) Calendar Control Part Court Room of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on June 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being at Hicksville, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau

and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the southerly side of Blue Grass Lane, distant 248.32 feet westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Blue Grass Lane with the westerly side of Center Lane; being a plot 100.00 feet by 60.00 feet by 100 feet by 60 feet. Section: 51 Block: 105 Lot: 15 Said premises known as 56 BLUEGRASS LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY Approximate amount of lien $294,874.35 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 004184/2016. GEORGE ESERNIO, ESQ., Referee KRISS & FEUERSTEIN LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 360 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10017 MIT 5663 4X 05/11,18,25,06/01 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2005-WMC2, MORGAN PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WMC2, Plaintiff, AGAINST ANN MARIE NEARY, ANN MARIE NEARY AKA ANN M. NEARY AKA ANN NEARY, PATRICK NEARY and PATRICK NEARY, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on November 16, 2017 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part) Courtroom IN THE NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 12, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 18 BELFRY LN, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 45, Block 381 and Lot 6 Approximate amount of judgment $530,143.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #14-005567. Paul Guttenberg, Esq., Referee,

Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 MIT 5665 4X 05/11,18,25,06/01 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST, V. LAWRENCE B. PROSONO, ET. AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 28, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and LAWRENCE B. PROSONO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive Calendar Control Part, Mineola, NY 11501, on June 19, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 93 STIRRUP LANE, LEVITTOWN, NY 11756: Section 51, Block 381, Lot 42: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LEVITTOWN, IN THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 012390/2009. Matthew J. Zangwill, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. MIT 5666 4X 05/18,25,06/01,08

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LEGAL NOTICES SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU CIT BANK, N.A., F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, N.A., F/K/A ONEWEST BANK, F.S.B., Plaintiff, vs. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF NASSAU COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALYCE V. HENLEY; GLEN HENLEY AS HEIR AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ALYCE V. HENLEY; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ALYCE V. HENLEY; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in th is action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MARYLAND NATIONAL BANK, THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE-UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE-TAX COMPIANCE DIVISION-C.O.-ATC; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; Defendants. To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if

this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $525,000.00 and interest, recorded on December 4, 2009, at Liber M34402 Page 576, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 15 DOVE ST HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: April 30, 2018 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY:DANIEL GREENBAUM, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106 Westbury, NY 11590

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-11, Plaintiff AGAINST Jefferson Alvarado and Daisy Sanchez, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 27, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on June 19, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 47 GLENBROOK ROAD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hicksville, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 45, BLOCK 513, LOT 3. Approximate amount of judgment $469,336.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-007537. Jane Shrenkel, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5668 4X 05/18,25,06/01,08 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF THE HEAD CANON COMPANY LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 04/02/2018. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 25 Murray Rd Hicksville NY 11801. The principal business address of the is 25 Murray Rd Hicksville NY 11801. MIT 5670 6X 05/18,25,06/01,08,15,22 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSAA Home Equity Trust 2006-7,

Plaintiff AGAINST Lisa Erkus a/k/a Lisa J. Erkus; Craig Erkus a/k/a Craig M. Erkus; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 6, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June 19, 2018 at 11:30AM, premises known as 30 Ruby Lane, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of NY, Section 12. Block 413 Lot 8. Approximate amount of judgment $798,005.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 11-017902. Leo McGinity, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: April 23, 2018 MIT 5671 4X 05/18,25,06/01,08

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Viscardi Center, Henry Viscardi School & Abilities, Inc. (Owner) will receive sealed bids at our facility located at 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 until 10:00am on Friday, June 1, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened for: (50) Apple iPad-32gb-Space Gray and (50) Apple iPad Smart Cover-Charcoal Gray. All interested Vendors must pre-register with our Purchasing Manager Maureen Begina at 516-465-1558 to obtain specs. The Owner reserves the right to reject and or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Owner. Bids may be mailed, emailed or hand delivered to: Maureen Begina Purchasing Manager The Viscardi Center P: (516) 465-1558 F: (516)465-3736 mbegina@viscardicenter.org http://www.viscardicenter.org MIT 5672 1X 05/25

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Viscardi Center, Henry Viscardi School & Abilities, Inc. (Owner) will receive sealed bids at our facility located at 201 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 until 11:00am on Friday, June 1, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened for: Two (2) Lenovo System x3650 M5 Servers. Vendors must pre-register with our Purchasing Manager Maureen Begina at 516-465-1558 to obtain specs. The Owner reserves the right to reject and or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Owner. Bids may be mailed, emailed or hand delivered to: Maureen Begina Purchasing Manager The Viscardi Center P: (516) 465-1558 F: (516)465-3736 mbegina@viscardicenter.org http://www.viscardicenter.org MIT 5673 1X 05/25 UPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Selene Finance LP, Plaintiff AGAINST Anthony Klemm; Marie Klemm; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 8, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June 26, 2018 at 11:30AM, prem-

ises known as 132 Gardner Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 11 Block 400 Lot 63. Approximate amount of judgment $516,058.84 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-000853. Michael Montesano, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: March 26, 2018 MIT 5674 4X 05/25,06/01,08,15 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SARDAR MANAGEMENT LLC Article of Organization filed with SSNY on 04/04/18. Office location Nassau. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any processed served against the LLC at 11 Farm Ln. Purpose: any lawful purpose. MIT 5675 6X 05/25,06/01,08,15,22,29 LEGAL NOTICE CITATION File No. 2018-856/A SURROGATE’S COURT, NASSAU COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent To: “John Doe” and “Jane Doe”, said names being fictitious, if living, being the issue of Victoria Russo, the predeceased sister of the decedent; or

if dead having survived decedent, their distributees, heirs in law, and next of kin, if any be living; and if any be dead, their respective distributees, heirs in law, next of kin, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators, assigns and successors in interest, all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, being any persons interested in the Estate of Emanuel E. Quaremba, as distributees or otherwise. A petition having been duly filed by Laura Kim Dooley f/k/a Laura Kim Sabatello who is/are domiciled at 20 North Railroad Avenue, Jamesport, New York 11947 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Nassau County, at 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, on June 20, 2018, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Emanuel E. Quaremba lately domiciled at 56 Parkview Circle, Old Bethpage, New York 11714, United States admitting to probate a Will dated August 18, 2001 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated ), a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Emanuel E. Quaremba deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that: Letters Testamentary issue to Laura Kim Dooley f/k/a Laura Kim Sabatello. Further relief sought (if any): Any requirement for the posting of bond be dispensed with. Dated, Attested and Sealed, 4/23/2018 Hon. Margaret C. Reilly, Surrogate Debra Keller Leimbach,

Chief Clerk Ronald S. Lanza, Esq. Attorney (631) 979-4300 Futterman & Lanza, LLP 222 East Main Street, Suite 314 Smithtown, NY 11787 BN 7303 4X5/4, 11, 18, 25

Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 BN 7305 4X 05/11,18,25,06/01

SUPREME COURT OF NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against MARIO LOUKAS; ALEXANDER LOUKAS; ROSALIE LOUKAS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on Mar 12, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 12th day of June, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Plainedge, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 10 Marbourne Road, Bethpage (Town of Oyster Bay) N.Y. 11714. (Section: 49, Block: 236, Lot: 15). Approximate amount of lien $ 484,664.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 002607-17. George Esernio, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against MARY MCCAFFERTY, et al Defendants Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered September 1, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP), 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on June 26, 2018 at 11:30 AM., Premises known as 3888 Avoca Avenue , Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 4 Block 465 Lot 7. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $268,272.49 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011960/14. Richard M. Langone, Esq., Referee IBNY145 Attorney for Plaintiff(s): Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). BN 7311 4X 05/25,06/01,08,15

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The Hicksville community’s senior citizens were honored with an afternoon filled with performing and visual arts, food and fun on April 10th at the Hicksville Public School District’s 26th annual Spring Senior Citizen Luncheon. Hicksville High School student volunteers served hors d’oeuvres and meals to the special guests, who were also treated to special performances by

the school’s extraordinary jazz ensemble, brass choir, vocalists and theater department. Student artwork was also featured in the beautifully decorated gymnasium. The event helped to foster the bond between students and the elder members of the community.

Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

From left: Hicksville Public School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso and Board of Education Secretary Carla Hoene with student volunteers and community members at the Senior Citizen Luncheon.

Hicksville High School student volunteers at the Senior Citizen Luncheon.

Hicksville High School student Samantha Melish sang “Good Morning Baltimore” at the Senior Citizen Luncheon.

College Notes Nicole Faraci of Plainview has received $2,900 from the Helen and Michael Casper Fellowship for Internship Support to help defray expenses during a summer internship as an unpaid research assistant at Boston University. The fellowship will help her pay for housing in Boston for three months. Faraci is studying psychology at SUNY Oneonta. n

Lauryn Stillman of Levittown, a senior psychology major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. Lauryn graduated on May 12th with a Bachelor of Science degree in

psychology.

Meghan Dale of Plainview received an undergraduate degree during the College’s 91st Commencement Exercises held on Sunday, May 13th. Dale graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in French. n

Samantha Heffer was welcomed into Alpha Mu Alpha National Honor Society on April 11th, at the Western New England University chapter’s annual induction ceremony. Alpha Mu Alpha is the national marketing honorary society for qualified undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral marketing students and marketing faculty. Honor recipients must be senior undergraduate students with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25, members of the Western New England University Marketing Association, and

members of the University’s Collegiate Chapter of the American Marketing Association. Heffer is working toward a degree in marketing-communication/advertising. n

Forty-eight seniors were recognized for community service efforts during a ceremony at SUNY Oneonta’s Alumni Hall Theater last week. The event, which was held May 11th, was hosted by the Center for Social Responsibility and Community and was a celebration of seniors who volunteered 350 hours or more during their time at SUNY Oneonta. The following local students were recognized: • Mikaela Franceschina of Hicksville • Zerin Bay of Levittown n

Isabellaa Romero of Hicksville was among the fifty-four University of Scranton students inducted into Upsilon Phi Delta, the national honor society for graduate and undergraduate students in healthcare administration programs. Students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.5 for induction. The University’s chapter of the honor society was established in 2002. Romero is a senior pursuing a health administration degree at the Jesuit university. n

Local athletes competed on the 2018 SUNY Oneonta men’s lacrosse team: TJ Kilmetis of Hicksville Conall McMahon of Levittown The Red Dragons finished with an overall record of 5-9 this spring while completing a 2-4 season record in the SUNYAC.

Friday, May 25, 2018

Hicksville HS hosts Senior Citizen Luncheon

Friday May 25, 2018