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SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN

Hicksville students plant trees to fight climate change Hicksville Middle School teachers Kevin Boyle, Meghan Dowling-Lewis, Kevin Kerley and Lauren Kranz created the Climate Change Initiative to increase student awareness of climate change and its impact on the local, national and global community. The eighth grade social studies teachers introduced students to causes of global warming and discussed carbon footprints with the students. In class, they learned about food waste and plastic pollution and wrote letters to members of the Board of Education as well as their local representatives to express their support for climate-friendly initiatives. Students became engaged and wanted to act in their own community. Social studies teacher Lauren Kranz successfully applied for the New York State Seedling Pro-

Hicksville Middle School students known as the “Green Team” planting white spruces in front of the middle school to help combat climate change. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Town to honor veterans who served on Sherman tanks during WWII

As the Museum of American Armor inside Old Bethpage Village Restoration prepares to observe the 80th anniversary of the iconic Sherman tank that spearheaded America’s liberation of Europe, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino is asking all Sherman tank veterans to come forward and be recognized. The Sherman

tank anniversary program will be held at the Armor Museum on Saturday, June 11, at 12 p.m. as part of a weekend-long program featuring the museum’s operational armor collection and historic reenactments. “This is an historic milestone and the Town of Oyster Bay wants to make sure those brave GIs who crewed the legendary Sherman

tanks are appropriately recognized,” stated Supervisor Saladino. “Families of late Sherman tankers are also invited to the anniversary ceremony, and are invited to participate with photos of their World War II loved ones in uniform so those men can be honored in memorial.” The Museum of American See page 13

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gram, and Hicksville Public Schools received 15 white spruce seedlings, and a districtwide tree-planting initiative was born. Recently, 30 Hicksville Middle School students volunteered to be part of the “Green Team” who planted two white spruce seedlings in front of the middle school. One student exclaimed that the seedling would one day be taller than the flagpole! Dr. Rose Borda, supervisor of social studies and family and consumer science, explained, “The students are young enough to watch the trees grow before they graduate and see for themselves that they can make a positive and lasting impact at their school.” At Hicksville’s Old Country Road School, high school students involved in the See page 13

Teens arrested for deli burglary Three male juveniles were arrested in Hicksville on Friday, June 3, after they allegedly broke into a deli and attempted to steal merchandise. According to police, officers responded to Deli NY, located at 18 Newbridge Road

at 3:55 p.m. for a reported burglary. Police say three teenagers, aged 15 and 16, threw rocks through the front glass window of the deli and then removed merchandise from the store. After an investigation, See page 13

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Town to host Agency offers help bike ride to fight cancer to business start-ups

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a partnership with Empire State Ride Long Island to host a charity ride to raise funds to end cancer. The ride, which will take place on Saturday, July 23, features three different course lengths for riders of all ages and ability. All course routes begin at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, in Oyster Bay. “I am so proud that the Town of Oyster Bay will play host to such an amazing event. Empire State Ride Long Island is poised to make a tremendous difference in the lives of those touched by cancer, and it will be directly due to the actions of our amazing residents who sign up for this fundraising ride,” said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “With two wheels, our residents can change the world. I look forward to seeing everyone on event day, and I encourage any one of any age or riding ability to sign up for the event, as three course routes will be featured.” The Empire State Ride Long Island is a perfect, family-friendly summer event that features a ride through beautiful beaches, woodlands, and the historic destinations in and around the Town of Oyster Bay, all while helping cancer patients gain access to the newest clinical trials. This one-day bike ride event, held in partnership between the Town and Empire State Ride Long Island, will raise funds for clinical research and trials that will benefit cancer patients at Catholic Health on Long Island and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the nation’s first cancer center in the United States dedicated exclusively to cancer research. “At Roswell Park, we believe that

no one should have to choose between convenience and quality when facing a decision about where they or a loved one should seek care for cancer,” says Roswell Park President and CEO Candace S. Johnson, PhD. “That’s why partnerships with health care facilities like Catholic Health and the funds raised through Empire State Ride Long Island are so critical to continue to provide the latest clinical trials and treatments to patients across New York State.” The event will feature 3 course lengths: a 10 mile route spanning the shoreline from Bayville to Centre Island (ideal for family and children), a 25 mile route featuring the scenic rolling hills from Bayville through Locust Valley, Glen Cove and Old Brookville (for more experienced riders) and a 62 mile route through Glen Cove, Sea Cliff, Roslyn Harbor, to Port Washington, and then all the way to Teddy Roosevelt’s home at Sagamore Hill (for advanced cyclists). By participating in Empire State Ride Long Island, bicyclists will have an opportunity to make a real impact on cancer research and patient care through clinical trials at these locations. In 2021, over $100,000 was raised by nearly 250 riders. Registration is now open for this fundraising event with a $25 fee for each participant. Riders will commit to a fundraising minimum which is $200 for adults and $75 for riders under 18 for all routes. To kick start each rider’s efforts, their $25 registration fee will be credited to their fundraising page. Those interested in learning more or signing up to ride and raise funds for the event, should visit www.esrlongisland. com.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Councilman Chris Carini, Councilman Tom Muscarella, Councilwoman Melissa Miller and Town Clerk Kate Murray presented the Town of Hempstead Make a Difference Award to Donald Patane of Levittown. Donald has been a longtime staple of the Levittown community, where he has involved himself in numerous civic and charitable organizations that benefit his neighborhood. Whether it be volunteering his time supporting the Levittown Kiwanis Club, the Levittown Lions Club, or the Levittown Community Council, where he serves on the “Gazebo Gang” Committee, Donald Patane has more than demonstrated his commitment to bettering the lives of his hometown neighbors. Donald’s neighborly

stewardship even extends to the local YES Community Counseling Center, where he serves on the Board of Directors and helps facilitate care for those in need. Hempstead Town’s seniors are also glad for Donald's help, too — he belongs to several organizations that support golden-aged residents, including the Senior Umbrella Network and the National Aging in Place group. Donald also served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, and is now a proud member of American Legion Post 1711. Donald manages a great deal of volunteer engagements while serving clients as a financial adviser, and is one of the founders of Main Street Financial Group. The “Financial Doctor” makes house calls to those seeking his services, and even has a history of working to enhance the local business community as past president of the Levittown Chamber of Commerce.

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Town plans new baby formula collection event The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a new Baby Formula Collection Drive and Give Away for Sunday, June 12, at Fireman’s Field in Oyster Bay from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are invited to donate unexpired, unused formula for families who are experiencing difficulty in finding formula as the nationwide storage continues. Additionally, formula collected from past drives will be distributed on a first-come, first serve basis to families in desperate need of formula. Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Saladino stated, “We’re proud to partner with local moms to collect unopened baby formula and safely distribute it to local families who can’t find these important products on the shelves at local stores. While the nationwide shortage has been dreadful for families of newborns, we’re very fortunate to have goodhearted community volunteers who stepped up to make a positive difference in the community.” “The nationwide baby formula shortage is causing a crisis for many families throughout Long Island,” said Councilman Steve Labriola. “We all know that once little ones move onto food, families are often left with extra

formula in their pantries. We ask that you open your hearts and cupboards by donating unexpired, unused formula for families facing shortages and empty store shelves.” At the start of the pandemic, Massapequa resident Carmela Shimansky launched a Facebook page “One Parent to Another,” to help mothers in need of baby formula and other childcare necessities. Working with neighbors and friends in the community, Carmela connected with local moms who had items they no longer needed and asked them to pay it forward by donating them to others. The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to support these efforts. “The goal here is really to help those families who can’t get to the stores, who can’t go from place to place trying to find what they need,” Ms. Shimansky said. “We hope to reach as many people as possible so that they can provide for their families.” For more information on this and other upcoming events helping local families, visit Carmela’s page on Facebook, One Parent to Another, or www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Levittown Council honors Middle School volunteers

First place Junior Volunteer recipient Kevin Tierney (third from left) is celebrated by (left to right) Louise Cassano, 1st VP Levittown Community Council, Christine Sweeney, manager Webster Bank, his brother Mikey, mom Allison and dad Jim. Webster donated a monetary award to Kevin. Levittown Community Council’s Junior Volunteer of the Year awards honors middle school students from the area’s three middle schools, Wisdom, Jonas Salk and Island Trees, who have given an exceptional amount of time to doing volunteers work for their school and community. “This year’s nominees’ cumulative time doing volunteer work amounted to more than 400 hours – a true benefit to their schools, the districts and the community at large,” says Louise Cassano, 1st vice president of the Community Council, who MC’d the event.

Runner-up Keira Panick, flanked by parents Jessica and Keith, are joined by Levittown VFW Post #9592 Past Commander Peter Stasinski, who presented Keira with a monetary award.

Receiving first place honors was Kevin Tierney from Jonas Salk Middle School nominated by his teacher Kimberly Walsh, who attended the celebration and described Kevin as “...a positive role model.” “He always comes to our club (meetings) with ideas to help others and impact our world in a positive way,” continues Walsh’s comments. “If there is a job to be done, he takse initiative, volunteers, and follows through.” The winners included Keira Panick of Wisdom Lane Middle School nominated by social worker Joann Medina,

Attending the awards event honoring Taylor Elie as runner-up was her mom Gina and grandmother Theresa Weymand. Representative Steve Stubbs from Hicksville Elks Post #1931 presented an award to Taylor.

who wrote: “Keira’s a very humble, quiet natured person, uses her voice to be a leader. She’s creative and initiates projects to speak up for those less fortunate; to make a positive difference in others lives.” Also honored was Taylor Elie of Island Trees Middle School, who was nominated by her teacher , Mrs. Azar, who said: “Taylor is often the first to volunteer her time to help her school, community and classmates.” Commenting on Elie’s goals and accomplishments, Azar says that Taylor has taken a leadership role in

many of the activities in which she’s been involved and continues to grow as a confident and bright student leader. The event was attended by elected officials John Ferretti, Steve Rhoades and Dennis Dunne, who presented the honorees with certificates. Monetary awards for the honorees were donated by Webster Bank, Levittown VFW Post #9592 and Hicksville Elks Post #1931, whose representatives Christine Sweeney, Peter Stasinski and Steve Stubbs attended the awards celebration. Photos by Mauro Cassano

Bethpage HS musician named NYSSMA All-State alternate The Bethpage School District congratulates Bethpage High School senior Kaitlyn O’Connell for her selection as an All-State Wind Ensemble alternate by the New York State School Music Association. The selection process for All-State is extremely rigorous, but O’Connell is an extraordinarily versatile and accomplished musician. She plays clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax and has been a leader in the high school band. In addition, O’Connell studies music privately, has played in the high school pit orchestra and performs with the Nassau-Suffolk Concert Band. She has participated in many NYSSMA solo festivals and has been in the Tri-M Music Honor Society for many years at the high school and John F. Kennedy Middle School. O’Connell was the recipient of the 2022 John Philip Sousa National Band Award and received the 2022 NYSCAME Music Leadership Award. She plans to study civil engineering and environmental engineering at the University of New Haven and intends to continue her involvement in music in the marching band, concert band and jazz ensemble.

Bethpage High School senior Kaitlyn O’Connell has been selected by the New York State School Music Association as an AllState alternate. Photo courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

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Students gathered weekly for the Critical Thinking Club at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School to test their problem-solving skills.

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Students at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District enjoy thinking outside the box to solve problems every week at the Critical Thinking Club. In the Critical Thinking Club, the students put what they have learned in class to the test while also learning

new problem-solving skills. They compete in chess matches, solve sudoku puzzles and Rubik’s cubes and complete advanced escape rooms, among several other challenges. These tasks help them grow their critical thinking, team building and communication skills. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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From page 1 school’s Ecology Club joined together with Old Country Road fifth grade students to dig holes and plant five white spruce seedlings. Andrew Lichtenthal, high school science teacher and Ecology Club adviser, explained to all the students the importance of trees to combat climate change. Seedlings were also planted at East Street School and Fork

Lane School. An idea that germinated in the middle school social studies classroom has become a districtwide tree planting initiative which is instilling a passion for the natural world, responsibility to protect our fragile ecosystem and promoting a shared experience by students, teachers, custodians, administrators and parents across schools.

Teens arrested for deli burglary From page 1 police charged all three with Burglary 3rd Degree and Criminal Mischief 3rd

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Best Part of Prague Castle? The Tiny Houses BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM For my second full day in Prague, I head out to what is appropriately its most important attraction, the Prague Castle. I walk over the Charles Bridge (Karlov Most), which was built by Charles IV, in 1357, and then up, up, and up (you can take a tram) to the castle gate. I flash my Prague Cool Pass app on my phone at the ticket window and get a ticket that you present at for entry to each of the various attractions within the castle complex, which dates back to the 9th century. I am so happy to have the time to just wander and read the various notes that are provided (I opt out of renting the audio tour), and will return the next day with a guide from the CroisiEurope Elbe Princess who will point out the details that I have missed in the famed St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and Basilica of St George (I note the relief outside of St. George slaying the dragon, symbolic of the Church defeating paganism). (Some of the Castle sites were closed, including the Rosenberg Palace). The Castle is a vast complex and today is the seat of the Czech Republic’s government (a flag is raised when the president is in). A few tidbits: Cathedral St. Vitus was built between 1344 and not finished until 1929. Half of the Cathedral is “new”. The two original architects are buried within the Cathedral, and in the most elaborate tomb of all is Charles IV, himself, who did so much to build the “New Town” of Prague, the cathedral, and the university. The Bohemian Crown jewels are kept within a hidden room

School kids delight at the fairytale-like tiny house within Prague Castle. Next on their itinerary: the torture chamber of Dalibor Tower ©Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com inside, and seven keys – each one held by a different official – are needed to open it. In a small chapel, I note actual skeleton remains peeking out through a window. There are horrific stories, too. Ludmilla, with her husband sought to convert the country to Christianity, was killed assassins hired by her daughter-in-law, Drahomira of Stodor, who was jealous of Ludmila’s influence over Wenceslaus (her son and Ludmilla’s grandson). Soon after Ludmilla was canonized. Wenceslaus (widely referred to as Good King Wenceslaus) was killed by his brother around 935 and also was made a saint. It’s interesting who becomes a saint. An extremely popular saint, prominent in the cathedral, is St. John of Nepomuk, the court priest of King Wenceslas IV. Legend has it that he was killed by request of the king, because he refused to tell the king about the queen’s confession,

and his body thrown off the Charles Bridge. When you go to the Charles Bridge, you can see the statue (one of 30 that line the bridge) depicting this story, where the tradition is to touch his image in order to return to Prague, and walk a few steps to the place where his body was thrown into the water, in 1383. In the Royal Palace, we go into a gigantic hall, that dates from 1492, where jousts (on horseback) were held. It is an architectural achievement because it was built without supports for the ceiling. We learn that Empress Maria Theresa, who brought compulsory education to Europe and was responsible for a major rebuilding of the castle, was the mother of 16 including Joseph II who ruled from 1780-90 and freed the serfs; his sister was Marie Antoinette who lost her head in the French Revolution. There is a portrait of Joseph II in a ceremonial room where there are

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replicas of the crown and septre that are hidden away. The best part is going into the room that was the scene of the “Defenestration of Prague,” a key event in European history. In 1618, the Protestant rebels threw two Catholic Imperial Ministers and their secretary out of these windows. Surviving the fall (they fell on a pile of refuse in the moat), they took refuge in the adjoining Lobkowicz Palace where they were protected by Polyxena. (The scene is immortalized in a painting which you can view in the palace.) The Defenestration of Prague signaled the beginning of a Bohemian revolt against the Habsburg emperor Ferdinand II, leading to the Thirty Years’ War. But I am grateful for having the time to really linger on the Golden Lane, my favorite part of the castle – there is simply so much to see. This, I grin to myself, is where the “tiny house” trend was born. Golden Lane has a marvelous history. It’s an irregular strip of land, varying in width from 4-8 meters between the older (12th C) Romanesque walls and the later (15th C) walls that form the outer north fortification of Prague Castle on the edge of a natural ravine, the Stag Moat. Three defensive towers are attached to the castle wall (up to 320 cm thick): Powder Tower on the west, Dalibor Tower on the east and between them, White Tower. And between Dalibor and White towers, 12 vaults, each 720 cm deep and 600660cm wide, were used as makeshift dwellings. The oldest written reports are from 1560s when the lane was called Goldsmith’s Lane – its residents Continued on next page

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Best Part of Prague Castle? The Tiny Houses Continued from previous page were probably “lesser” goldsmiths who had fled the strictly enforced guild laws in Prague’s three towns of Old Town, New Town and Lesser Town. We get to see one of these tiny houses, Number 15, as it would have been when the Goldsmith occupied it (there is a bird cage to alert the goldsmith when there were toxic fumes). In 1597, artillerymen at the gates asked Emperor Rudolf II for permission to build little rooms within the newly repaired walls. The Red Artillerymen (named for their uniform) had to build their dwellings at their own expense, and bought and sold them. We get to see one of the houses, Number 13, that would have been inhabited by a Red Artilleryman. Not long after, little houses began to expand into the lane with the addition and fireplaces; new additions made. Hardly idyllic, conditions for basic hygiene remained backward. In the 18th century, there was only one privy for all the houses, a second one was only installed in the 19th century. Water pipes were laid in 1877, but it wasn’t until 1942 that the house at Number 24 had running water. In 1953, the office of Czech president (which is within the Castle complex) expropriated the little houses from their owners. The lane was restored in 1955. Right up to the departure of the last tenant, in 1952, the Golden Lane

community was very colorful. At first, it consisted of Castle employees – gatekeepers, guards, bellringers – and later, people who rented, many who appreciated this place as a source of inspiration. When you see groups of tiny children coming through, you realize what a fantasy place this is – they stop in front of one that seems out of a fairytale. Several names in the land records that have been preserved are notable: No 22 was the home of Franz Kafka in 1916 and 1917, who rented it from his sister. It was here that he wrote “The Country Doctor.” (The house is now a bookshop with Kafka’s books prominently featured; several other tiny houses have been turned into marvelous shops.) House No 12 was in the late 1930s the temporary home of the dramatist and writer of prose fiction Jiri Maranek. No 14 still has an old sign with playing cards, an owl and a crystal ball. For years this was the home of the renowned Prague tarot-card reader and clairvoyant Madame de Thebes. Before the Second World War, Matylda Prusova (her real name), the widow of a phamarcist, drew attention from afar with her black clothing and old-fashioned hat adorned with ostrich feathers. Since 1914, she had waited in vain for the return of her son who was killed in the first World War. Clients came daily to her cozy room, stuffed with

bizarre objects, to have her look into their future. Because of her frequent predictions about an early end to the war and the fall of the Third Reich, she was arrested by the Gestapo and tortured to death. No 24 was the House of Mrs. Magdalena. By the early 20th c, Golden Lane was already famous and she charged the growing number of tourists and history lovers to see her tiny house. Other enterprising owners rented to artists, writers looking for inspiration. Number 27 was the Herbalist’s house. This essential skill of treating wounds, curing diseases, and easing suffering was always managed by one of the servants of the Castle, the notes say. Folk healers and herbalists often had enough experience to carry a certificate stating that someone was successfully cured by them. Herbalists used herbs and botanical extracts but also magic and incantation. The herbalist’s household resembled an apothecary – bottles, jugs, boxes containing nectars from plants, purgative and tonic opiates, powders for curing teeth, throat and roundworm, plasters, seeds and sugar coated flowers. A trunk or cupboard would contain snail shells, human craniums, pig’s teeth, bones from the sea spider (octopus) and dried frogs. Ceramic jars had lards from dog, human, tom cat, stork, rabbit, bear and snake. It’s especially fun to wander through

the house of a film critic – seeing the old movie posters, the clutter of cans of film, the movie projectors, as if he recently left. I climb a narrow, spiral staircase to an upper floor where there is an astonishing exhibit of arms and armor (really intimidating helmets). And in the Dalibor Tower, a prison from 1496 to 1781, there is a horrifying display of implements of torture. You realize that those movies depicting Dark Ages brutality were not fiction or fantasy. You can see the rack, a skeleton hung in a cage, the “Spanish boot” I find the place extremely disturbing (a skeleton is in a cage dangling from the ceiling as you walk down the stone stairs), but a group of school kids seem enthralled. When I come out from Golden Lane, I look across to see the Lobkowicz Palace and realize it is included on the Prague Cool Pass (praguecoolpass. com). This turns out to be the absolute highlight for me in Prague. The Palace, itself, is fabulous, owned by a noble family that was once one of the richest in the land. The collection inside is breathtaking. And the family’s story is utterly fascinating. ________________________________ © 2022 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com.

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Lowering Your Blood Pressure BY CHARLYN FARGO

A few healthy lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your blood pressure numbers, according to a study of 14,000 Chinese individuals. Researchers followed the individuals for up to 10 years and found that those who made healthy changes in their lifestyle had a significantly lower risk of death. Just what are those healthy lifestyle factors to adopt? Being at the right weight, not smoking, eating a healthy diet, working out daily and getting enough sleep. Participants who were overweight, smoked, had poor dietary habits, were sedentary and had poor sleep habits didn’t see a reduction in mortality rates even if they were taking blood pressure medication. Those who took blood pressure medication and improved their lifestyle had the lowest risk of death from any cause, including heart attack, stroke and cancer. To make a difference, the researchers found you need at least 150 minutes

of physical activity a week (30 minutes per weekday), 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night and to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and lean dairy. That’s the same findings that a study by the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute found earlier. Researchers studied 810 men and women with mild hypertension or prehypertension who were not taking medication to control their blood pressure. Participants were divided into three groups -- two behavioral intervention groups counseled and given goals for weight loss, physical activity and sodium and alcohol intake. One of those groups also received guidance on the DASH diet, an eating plan boosting fruits and vegetables and limiting salt. The third was a control group. Goals included a 15-pound weight loss, 3 hours per week of moderate physical activity, daily sodium intakes of no more than 2,300 milligrams and limits of one alcoholic drink per day for women

and two per day for men. Those following the DASH diet aimed to eat 9-12 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy products and to keep their total fat to no more than 25% of total daily calories. To keep track, participants kept food diaries, counted calories and sodium intakes and recorded their physical activity. Both behavioral intervention groups significantly reduced their weight, fat intake and sodium intake. And the DASH group increased their fruit, vegetable, dairy, fiber and mineral intakes. The results of this study were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. While about 37% of the participants had high blood pressure at the study’s start, by the end that fell to 32% in the control group, 24% in the intervention group without DASH and 22% in the group following DASH. The bottom line? Your lifestyle matters when it comes to controlling your blood pressure. Eat healthy, exercise regularly.

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A Family Party and the Bears BY CLAIRE LYNCH With five brothers and sisters I come from a large family and with several cousins and their spouses, I come from a very large extended family. We were all excited about getting together two years ago but the pandemic arrived so of course we had to delay our little party. When our plan to meet last month actually came together, I know I can say that we were simultaneously pleased and relieved. Nothing got in the way at all! At first we wanted to meet in Manhattan but after figuring out who could come and who couldn’t, we chose a restaurant in White Plains. It was convenient for the Long Island people, the New Jerseyites, the Westchester people and two of our relatives were driving down from Danbury. Since I knew everyone attending was vaccinated and boosted, we had a good chance at having a party that would be happy and healthy. My cousin, Erin, and her husband, Jake, made it from Danbury and we were especially glad about that because we hadn’t seen them for four years. The restaurant was a bustling place but we had our reservation for a Saturday night at 6 pm for 18 people and I have to say that people were prompt. The food was good and so was the company. My brother, Phil, told us he’d recently taken up woodworking and my cousin, Marie, caught us up on the latest baby news. Her daughter, Susie, had a baby in 2021 and even though we saw postings of her new grandson on social media, hearing all of the details was even better. Over dessert - some nice baklava and large mugs of coffee - Erin nudged Jake and told him to tell us about their back yard bird feeder escapade. As he hesitated, we all wondered what had transpired. They live in a rural part of Connecticut and we’d known for years that they like growing their own vegetables, placing beds of flowers in the soil, having animals roam their land, etc. My sister, Susan, said she didn’t want to hear anything too far out there

and Jake said no, it was just that they’d had an incident recently in their back yard that reminded them of how nature and wildlife can be. As we all enjoyed our desserts and sat back, relaxing, to hear his story, Jake relayed how one morning he let his dog, Daisy, out in the back yard and she immediately started growling and barking. Unsure of what was going on, he told Erin he’d better take a look. Stepping outside, he spotted the carnage in their back yard. They’d had a close encounter with a beary interesting visitor overnight - most likely with a black bear. That bear had toppled the tall bird feeder and rummaged through it eating any seeds he could gather as well as the cake of suet. Jake said he was reminded that spring was here which meant that hibernation was over for the black bears. He spread the word, telling as many neighbors as he could about what had happened so they could remove their bird feeders. He added, “The black bears have been rampaging through the backyards of our neighbors for a few weeks now. They live next to the woods but I thought our area was different - I thought that we were safe from these critters but obviously that’s not the case. The good news is the bear damaged only the top part of the bird feeder which I was able to replace from one of the spare parts I keep in the garage.” Don, who knows a thing or two about wildlife, said to be careful because once they’ve found food, bears will return to the same place for more food. Erin and Jake looked seriously at Don then at each other because they knew what bears could do. Don said the county recommends people remove bird feeders from March through November specifically for that reason - black bears are on the prowl. Erin said, “We love showing our kids and grandchildren all the different types of birds that land on the bird feeder and eat some food and the kids get so excited seeing robins, bluebirds, cardinals, blue jays and more. It gets to be a veritable panoply of birds.”

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Susan laughed because now Erin was using some big words. Agreeing that bird watching was a more interesting subject to talk about, Susan said she felt bad that Daisy had found the toppled bird feeder in the back yard when she went outside that morning. The others laughed at how she put it and after my cousin, Rick, remarked that the way this crowd was talking, they all sounded like they were members of the National Audubon Society. Or Erin sounded that way - was she keeping a list of all the types of birds and when they showed up looking to eat some bird food? People laughed but I figured it was time to change the subject to high school reunions. I have a major milestone high school reunion in 2023 and I knew that Patsy, my cousin who’s a year older, has a reunion this year. Several

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of us had graduated from St. Agnes Cathedral High School in Rockville Centre and some were regular reunion attendees. Others skipped them feeling that they preferred to spend their summer days and nights taking a cruise to the Caribbean or going on some type of interesting vacation. People were pretty vocal about their thoughts regarding reunions - either being for them or against. Satisfied with seeing each other and having a good meal we said our goodbyes, got in our cars and headed home. The next day we were surprised to see Jake had posted some unique photos on social media. He titled his entry, “They’re back!” and sure enough the three different photos he posted were of footprints in the dirt. The bears had returned!

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Earnings After Retirement May or May Not Increase Your Social Security Check BY TOM MARGENAU Q: I am 73 and still working part time. I took my Social Security at age 66. I have never seen an increase in my Social Security check, even though I am still paying into the system. What’s up? A: To understand whether the earnings you have, and the taxes you pay, after you start getting Social Security will increase your benefits, you have to understand how Social Security retirement benefits are figured in the first place. Simply stated, your Social Security retirement benefit is based on your average monthly income, indexed for inflation, using a 35-year base of earnings. So, when you initially filed for benefits, the Social Security Administration looked at your entire earnings history. Then they adjusted each year of earnings for inflation. The inflation adjustment factor depends on your year of birth and varies from one year to the next. Here is just one example. I’m guessing you were born in 1949. And let’s say that you made $7,000 in 1970. When figuring your Social Security benefit, the SSA multiplied that $7,000 by an inflation adjustment factor of 6.58. In other words, instead of $7,000, they actually used $46,060 as your 1970 earnings when figuring your Social Security benefit. (There are different inflation factors for each year of earnings.) After the SSA indexes each year of earnings for inflation, they pull out your highest 35 years and add them up. Then they divide the total by 420 -- that’s the number of months in 35 years -- to get your average monthly inflation-adjusted income. Your Social Security benefit is a percentage of that amount. The percentage used depends on a variety of factors too complex to explain here. But for the purposes of this column, we don’t need to know the precise percentage. Suffice it to say that for most people, their Social Security retirement benefit represents roughly 40% of their average inflation-adjusted monthly income. So, when you are working and paying Social Security taxes after you start receiving Social Security benefits, those additional taxes you are paying will increase your monthly Social Security check IF your current earnings increase your average monthly income. In other words, if your current annual income is higher than the lowest inflation-adjusted year of earnings used in your most recent Social Security computation, the SSA will drop out that low year, add in the new higher year, recalculate your average monthly income, and then refigure your Social Security benefit. Here is a quick example of what I mean. Let’s say that the $7,000 you made in 1970 was the lowest year in your

current Social Security computation. And let’s further say that you made $35,000 last year. You might assume that because $35,000 is much higher than $7,000, you should get an increase in your Social Security checks. But remember, the SSA didn’t use $7,000 in your benefit calculation. They used the inflation-adjusted amount of $46,060. Because your current earnings of $35,000 are lower than the low year of $46,060 used in your Social Security retirement computation, the additional earnings do NOT increase your average monthly income, so your Social Security benefit will not go up. On the other hand, had your current earnings been $70,000, for example, that would increase your benefit. The SSA would replace this low year of $46,060 with the new higher year of $70,000, recompute your average monthly wage and refigure your benefit. Now let’s say you are in a situation like that. You’re working and you’ve had a good year of earnings and you are pretty sure it should increase your Social Security check. So, what do you have to do to make that happen? The answer is: nothing. The SSA has a software program that automatically tracks the earnings of working Social Security beneficiaries and refigures their benefits to see if any increase is due. It generally happens between May and October of each year. In other words, if you are getting Social Security benefits, and if you are working, and if your latest earnings increase your average monthly wage and thus your Social Security benefit, you generally will see that increase by October of the following year. For example, you would get an increase for your 2021 earnings by October 2022. The SSA sends you a notice indicating the increase in your monthly benefit, which is retroactive to January of the year you get the notice. If you don’t get an increase, that means your earnings were simply not high enough to raise your average monthly income and thus your Social Security benefit. Q: I am 68 years old. I get a widow’s benefit from Social Security that is about $2,400 per month. I was a stay-at-home wife and mother most of my adult life, so I don’t have my own Social Security. But now I am working trying to build up my own Social Security so I can get those extra benefits. Do you think this is a good idea? A: If the only reason you are working is to build up your own Social Security account, then you should quit your job tomorrow. Your own Social Security retirement benefit will never reach the point where it surpasses the widow’s benefits you are already getting. Or to put that another way, when you are due

two benefits, you don’t get them both. You only get the one that pays the higher rate. And again, your widow’s benefit will always pay more than your own retirement benefit ever would. But if you are working because you need the extra income you are bringing in, or because you like your job, then of course, stick with it. Just realize that you never will see any increase in your Social Security check because of the

extra Social Security taxes you are currently paying. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has a book with all the answers. It’s called “Social Security: Simple and Smart.” You can find the book at www.creators.com/books, or look for it on Amazon or other book outlets. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

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Traits one should look for when hiring a Broker BY PHILIP A. RAICES

t never ceases to amaze me how a seller, investor, purchaser, a tenant or lessee of residential of commercial properties goes about finding, interviewing and hiring a broker to assist them in whatever they are trying to accomplish in the field of real estate. A majority of individuals and families receive referrals from their family, friends or business associates who had positive experiences with their broker in their current or past transactions. There is a trust factor evolves and a strong relationship that has been created through a successful process, leading to a positive outcome. However, more and more a large percentage of people who are new to the real estate market are searching online for a Broker. They are reading what current and former clients are saying about their experiences with their brokers before, during and after the sale. The internet has become a fabulous source and an advantage for the consumer and has “leveled the playing field” as a way for the them to connect with the most qualified, knowledgeable and professional brokers. Those that have positive reviews and testimonials, on average will always provide outstanding service that sellers, investors and purchasers and even tenants need and want. More important, those with a, G.R.I. (Graduate of the Realtor Institute), C.I.P.S. (Certified International Property Specialist), and the N.A.R. Green designations have a tremendous advantage as hundreds of hours of advance training above a typical agent and/or Broker’s licensing in listening, negotiating, financing, marketing, advertising, legal matters, fair housing, and ethics, etc. Dealing with and knowing the customs of a multitude of various cultures is important

in developing that initial spark and rapport leading to long term relationships. Qualifying, assisting and careful guiding consumers through today’s complicated and sometimes challenging process with care, concern and kid gloves to purchase a home as opposed to renting will enable them to gain their most valuable asset that they will possess in their lifetimes. Owning a home is generally the safest and most prudent and rewarding way to build long term wealth, while building roots in the community and lifetime friends and relationships. In the long run it creates increased wealth better than any other investment in a somewhat passive way, as long as the property is maintained and improved over time. Communication and follow up are other attributes that the consumer looks for and needs to have in order for their transaction to be smooth and as seamless as possible. Being able to earn referrals in the future is directly related to how often the broker stays in touch with their previous clients. Zillow and other services had done some studies over the years and determined 40+% of agents and brokers never follow up with past clients who either bought a home or even rented. This is unfortunate as a major part of one’s future income can be attributed to referrals as long as one stays in touch with their past clients using a CRM (customer relationship management), program or at least in a file that every 3-6 months or less to make at least a basic call to touch base with your current and/or past client base.

Also a video text, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok message to reach out to those current and past clientele, so you will be remembered when it comes to recommending a broker and that you will be first in their mindset. Repetition is a very important facet of staying in touch and one must make it an integral and consistent and regular part of your business, so your future business will flourish with referrals. When searching online you can find reviews on Google, Zillow and Yelp to read what current and past clients feel about their experience with their brokers. It is a tell tale sign that what they say with positive comments will be related to the number of stars that Google rewards those brokers. There will be a correlation between how you are ranked and the number of calls one will receive in the future. I have personally found that the greater the number of positive reviews and testimonials, the more business we do and our earnings have increased year over year. Making sure that the person (not the company) you hire is the “cream of the crop” and has all the attributes of a “top notch” broker, who has all the experience, credibility and transparency that you will need to help you sell, invest, purchase or rent any type of residential or commercial property. Donate to the Ukrainian Crisis and save a life or 2: https://usaforiom.org/ioms-ukraine-response/ Please make your contribution to The Ukraine Crisis; International Organization for

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Lowering Your Blood Pressure Continued from page 2 used as a sugar substitute. Erythritol is found naturally in some foods. It’s also made when foods like wine, beer and cheese ferment. Besides its natural form, erythritol has also been a man-made sweetener since 1990. It’s also sold in bulk to companies that use it to sweeten or thicken products like reduced-calorie and sugar-free foods and drinks. You’ll often find it mixed with popular sugar substitutes like aspartame and stevia to make them sweeter. Researchers have done several studies of erythritol in animals and humans. The World Health Organization approved erythritol in 1999

and the Food and Drug Administration did the same in 2001. Both declared it safe. Erythritol doesn’t affect glucose or insulin levels and is used as a safe sugar substitute for those with diabetes. Foods that contain erythritol may still contain varying amounts of carbohydrates, calories and fat, so it’s important to check the label. You can use erythritol the same way as sugar.

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I seriously miss Cooking Light and Eating Well magazines, which are no longer being published. Fortunately, their recipes are still online. Here’s a perfect side dish for the Memorial Day weekend from Eating Well online.

LOADED BROCCOLI SALAD Servings: 6 3 slices bacon 1/4 cup light sour cream 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 4 teaspoons rice vinegar or cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 4 cups finely chopped broccoli florets (11 ounces) 1/2 cup sliced scallions 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon fat. Chop the bacon when cool enough to handle.

Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper and the reserved bacon fat together in a large bowl. Add broccoli, scallions, cheese and the chopped bacon. Stir to coat with dressing. Serves 6 (serving size: 3/4 cup) Per serving: 191 calories; 6 grams protein; 4 grams carbohydrates; 14 grams fat (6 grams saturated); 27 milligrams cholesterol; 1 gram fiber; 1 gram sugar; 229 milligrams sodium. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Illinois. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS

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Measure the Moon’s Movement BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of June 5-11, 2022 Gertrude Stein had the right idea when she penned the words “a rose is a rose is a rose” because its meaning applies to so much in life, including stargazing. For instance, when astronomers measure the cosmos, we do so in degrees. These are not temperature degrees, but angular degrees. I first came to know these units of measurement in 1966. There I sat in Mrs. Moyer’s 10th-grade geometry class daydreaming, looking out the window and pondering everything except acute angles, circles and, yes, degrees. “After all,” I reasoned, “what use is knowing that a circle can be broken into 360 equal parts, each one degree wide? I’ve got better things to think about!” The irony is that out that very window existed circles that I would use every day (and night) of my professional life. We can’t see them, of course, but the heavens contain many “great circles”, as we call them, that help us define the position and movement of all celestial bodies. The easiest to imagine is the one we know as the horizon. Face due north and keep your eye on the horizon as you turn eastward. When you again face due north again, you will have rotated 360

degrees. Three hundred and sixty degrees... so, just what does that mean? One degree along this circle equals approximately the width of your little finger held at arm’s length. Yes, I know my little finger is fatter than yours, but my arm is probably longer too, so it’s farther from my eyes. In other words, a degree is a degree is a degree. You can use your thumb, too; at arm’s length it appears about two degrees wide, and your fist from thumb to little finger spans about 10 degrees. The position of an object along the horizon is called its azimuth, and it’s always measured eastward from true north. So, for example, something that lies due east is said to have an azimuth of “90 degrees east of north”. And something in the north-northwest might have an azimuth of “315 degrees east of north”. Seems odd, I know, but that’s the way it’s done. Another such circle is traced by the moon in its journey around the Earth. Since the moon makes one complete circuit eastward around the Earth every month (approximately 30 days), the moon must change its position nightly by about 12 degrees. Check it out tonight. Notice which stars the moon is near, and tomorrow at the same time, check it out again. You’ll

find that it has moved about 12 degrees eastward. Now you can use your fist and fingers to estimate the moon’s position on each successive night. Many great circles exist in the heavens -- the meridian, the celestial equator and more -- and these help astronomers grasp the layout and movement of our starry night sky. I’m sure my poor geometry teacher had a rough time reaching me, but

she never gave up, and soon I became fascinated by how we can measure the universe with geometrical figures and angles, and how important it all is to astronomers. And for that gift, Mrs. Moyer, I thank you... beyond all measure! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. . COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS.COM

The position of an object along the horizon is called its azimuth, and it’s always measured eastward from true north.

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Happy Wife, Happy Life BY TRACY BECKERMAN Back in the day, when I had little kids and a dog at home, the kitchen was like a magnet for everyone in my house to stand, sit or lay down in my way. I like to think that I was just so popular in my family that no one could stand to be away from me for more than five minutes. But the truth was, they were all just hungry and thought that maybe if they hovered around me in the kitchen, or directly in front of me, it would make me cook dinner faster. Of course, the exact opposite was true since every drawer, cabinet and cooktop would be body-blocked by some member of the family who I would have to jump over, spin around or hurl out of my way to get the job done. Not that I’ve ever hurled anyone. On purpose, I mean. Now that the kids had moved out and the dog was gone, the hover torch seemed to have been passed to my

husband who, somehow, took up more space in the kitchen than all the rest of the family members combined. It was like some kind of universal law of expansion: 1x husband = 10x gets in my way. “Do you need something?” I asked my husband; I was trying to make dinner and he was standing directly in front of the drawer with the pots and pans. “No,” he said. “Well, then, could you move because I need to get a pan out of that drawer?” I replied. “Oh, sure,” he said, scooting across the kitchen so that he was standing in front of the drawer with the cooking utensils. I sighed. “Honey, I need to get a whisk out of that drawer.” “Oh, sorry,” he said, moving to his left so he now stood directly in front of the stove top where I had just put the pan and where I needed to stand to start

cooking. I shook my head. It was like a game of Whack-A-Mole. “No problem,” he said and shifted to his right. I rolled my eyes. “Can I ask you a favor?” I finally said. “Sure!” “CAN YOU GET THE HECK OUT OF THE KITCHEN?” He looked at me morosely. “But I’m hungry.” I thought for a moment. This was not something they had covered in Marriage 101. How could I get dinner cooked and get my husband out of the way at the same time? And then I had an epiphany. There was, in fact, a simple solution to this problem. “You know what?” I said excitedly. “I have a great idea. I was going to roast this chicken. But why don’t you cook it on the grill instead? It’s all prepped and ready to go!”

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I saw my husband transform instantly from He-Who-Gets-In-My-Way to He-Who-Rules-The-Grill-Universe. He grabbed his titanium grill tool case and then whisked the chicken from my arms and in the flash of an eye, he disappeared from my kitchen. Proudly I leaned against the fridge and surveyed my empty kitchen, But I had barely enjoyed a moment of silence when my husband returned. “What’s up?” I asked. “I need some more barbecue sauce.” he said. “Okay,” I nodded. He stared at me. “What?” I wondered. He pointed to the fridge. “You’re in my way.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. . COPYRIGHT 2022 CREATORS

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST Martin A. Lang; Meagan A. Lang; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 26, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 23, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 557 Woodbury Road, Plainview, NY 11803. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, City of Plainview, State of New York, SECTION: 0012, BLOCK: 0041400, LOT: 00001. Approximate amount of judgment $908,520.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #021797/2008. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts. gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Judith L. Powell, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-088269-F00 71243 MIT 5940 4X 05/20,27,06/03,10 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County MARGARET RANIERI, PLACIDO AMENDOLIA, NATALE TURSI, ROBERT N. SWETNICK, EACH AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 25% INTEREST, Pltf. v. NEAL SULTZER, et al, Defts. Index No. 010700/15.

Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale June 14, 2017, I will sell at public auction on the north side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY on July 13, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a 101 Autumn Drive, Plainview, NY 11803 a/k/a Section 13, Block 117, Lot 42. The Condominium Unit known as Unit No. 101 in the condominium k/a The Seasons at Plainview Condominium I located at Plainview, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, such Unit being designated and described as such in that certain declaration, dated December 8, 2006, made by Engel Burman Beidler Senior Housing at Plainview LLC, pursuant to Article 9-B of the Real Property Law of the State of New York establishing a plan for condominium ownership of the buildings and the land described below upon which buildings are situate, which declaration was recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Nassau on March 30, 2007, in liber 12249 of conveyances at page 843, and shown on the plans of a condominium prepared by Sidney B. Bowne & son, LLP, certified by Zabdiel A. Blackman, L.S. and filed in the Clerk’s Office on March 30, 2007 as Map No. CA-231. Together with an undivided 1/134m fractional interest in the Common Elements of the Condominium. Approx. amt. of judgment is $199,651.10 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “Rain or Shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. KEITH LAVALLEE, Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP, Attys. For Pltf., 1 65 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #99383 MIT 5941 4X 06/10,17,24,07/01 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL

TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20061, Plaintiff, AGAINST KAYA KEYKURUN, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 2, 2019. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM premises known as 74 Manetto Hill Road, Plainview, NY 11803. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Nassau County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 12, Block 476 and Lot 49. Approximate amount of judgment $551,926.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #020797/2009. Michael Alpert, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 MIT 5942 4X 06/10,17,24,07/01 NOTICE OF FORMATION GRIGGS MEDICAL PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/16/22 under Section 1203(c) (1) of the Limited Liability Company Law. The county within this state in which this office will be located is NASSAU. Office location: 1936 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, New York 11554. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against PLLC to: 1936 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554.

Purpose: any lawful act. BN 7541 6X 06/03,10,17,24,07/01,08 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Nassau JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Danielle Barone a/k/a Danielle BaroneAquilano; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 17, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 12, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 31 Moore Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, Section: 46 Block: 208 Lots: 14-18. Approximate amount of judgment $144,914.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 615628/2018. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” Ralph J. Madalena, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: April 18, 2022 BN 7542 4X 06/10,17,24,07/01 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR COACH BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR The Boards of Education of the Bayport – Blue Point Public Schools, Bethpage Union Free School District, Great Neck

Public Schools, Long Beach Union Free School District, Syosset Union Free School District, Westbury Public School hereby invites sealed proposals for providing transportation for the 2022-2023 school year for Coach Bus Transportation (51-66 passenger coach bus) for each of the following contracts: (1) School year transportation to destinations of interest with the contractor providing fuel; (2) Summer transportation to destinations of interest with the contractor providing fuel. Proposers are asked to bid on both contracts. In the best interest of the School Districts, the Board of Education reserves the right to award the transportation contracts for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods, in accordance with the terms set forth herein and applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Request for Proposal, including forms for proposal, certification, conditions, specifications, and the cost for the same may be obtained from the School District’s Transportation Department located at the Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. In all cases, it must be understood that the conditions set forth in the request for proposals issued by the Districts above shall apply. Sealed proposals shall be sent to the Bethpage Union Free School District’s Purchasing Department at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 and shall be clearly marked “Coach Bus Transportation Proposal – Do Not Open Until 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2022.” Such proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2022, in the Purchasing Department at which time and place all proposals will be publicly acknowledged. In no event shall the School Districts consider any proposal that is mailed but not actually received by the School District’s Purchasing Department at or before 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2022. The Boards of Education reserve the right to reject all proposals, waive any informalities in proposals and to negotiate any

portion of proposals. Proposals will be evaluated on a weighted system established by the School Districts for each of the categories to be reviewed. Any aspects of the service not addressed by specifications are left for the Proposer to address. Alternatives to the specifications or additions to the specifications are to be clearly identified by the Proposer. When a Board of Education or a trustee of a school district elects to receive proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals, such Board of Education or trustee shall evaluate each proposal from a responding contractor according to criteria established by the Commissioner, which criteria shall include at a minimum (i) the previous experience of the contractor in transporting pupils, (ii) the name of each transportation company of which the contractor has been an owner or a manager and previous experience, (iii) a description of any safety programs implemented by the contractor, (iv) a record of accidents in motor vehicles under the control of the contractor, (v) driving history of employees of the contractor, (vi) inspection records and model year of the motor vehicles under the control of the contractor, (vii) maintenance schedule of the motor vehicles under the control of the contractor, (viii) financial analysis of the contractor, (ix) compliance with insurance requirements, and (x) total cost of the proposal. Proposals will be evaluated and awarded based on the following criteria by the School District pursuant to Section 305 and 3625 of the Education Law and Section 156.12 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, together with all other applicable laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. Category Weight I(A) Previous Experience of the Proposer in School Transportation 15 I(B) Management in performance of contracts in School Transportation 5 II(A) Safety Program 10 II(B) Accident History 10 II(C) Record of Drivers 5

II(D) Fleet Inspection Record 10 II(E) Maintenance Schedule of Vehicles 10 III(A) Financial Analysis 5 III(B) Insurance Requirements 5 IV Cost - points to be prorated on percentage over lowest cost 25 TOTAL 100 Notwithstanding the provisions of any general, special, or local law or charter, a board of education or a trustee of a district, pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner, may award a contract for the transportation of pupils involving an annual expenditure in excess of the amount specified for purchase contracts in the bidding requirements of the General Municipal Law in compliance with the bid law or subsequent to an evaluation of proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals prepared by or for the Board of Education or trustee of a district. The Commissioner, in addition to his existing statutory authority to approve or disapprove transportation contracts, may reject any award of a transportation contract that is based on an evaluation of proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals if he finds that (1) the contractor is not responsive to the request for proposal, or (2) the proposal is not in the best interests of the district. The District requires a minimum score of 75 (seventy-five) for award. Security in the form of a bond or certified check in the amount of ten (10) percent of the first year of each contract is required to be submitted with a proposal. A performance and payment bond in a sum of 100% of the annual amount of the contracts will be required as set forth in the request for proposal. Board of Education Bayport – Blue Point Public School Bethpage Union Free School District Great Neck Public Schools Long Beach Union Free School District Syosset Union Free School District Westbury Public Schools BN 7543 1X 06/10

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court Nassau County WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BROUGHAM FUND I TRUST, Plaintiff against DAVID GELBARD A/K/A DAVID J. GELBARD, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., Woodbridge Corporation Plaza, 485B Route 1 South, Suite 330, Iselin, NJ 08830. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 26, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on July 5, 2022 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 5 Carol Lane, Upper Brookville, NY 11545. Sec 18 Block A Lot 980. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Upper Brookville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $811,278.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 008014/2012. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. If proper social distancing cannot be

maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held “Rain or Shine.” William Ellerton, Esq., Referee NY201700000151-1 SYO 4426 4X 06/03,10,17,24 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 16, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: ----------------------------------------------BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 22-261 SYOSSET WILLIAM ZERILLO: (A) Variance to allow existing air conditioning unit having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (B) Variance to allow existing chimney having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. E/s/o Leonard Rd., 170.76 ft. S/o Deborah Rd., a/k/a 6 Leonard Road, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 22-262 SYOSSET SHANY PARK: (A) Variance to allow existing second kitchen in a one-family dwelling for use as a PARENT/CHILD residence. (B) Variance to allow existing two (2) front doors. (C) Variance to allow existing shed having less front yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Wood Ct. & Parkway Dr., a/k/a 2 Wood Court, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------APPEAL NO. 22-263 SYOSSET RISHI ARORA: (A) Variance to reconstruct new dwelling having less front yard setback, side yard setback, aggregate

side yards, exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance; also encroachment of eaves and gutters. (B) Variance to construct widened driveway having less side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (C) Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across front yard than permitted by Ordinance. (D) Variance to allow existing pool filter having less front yard setback and side yard setback than permitted by Ordinance. (E) Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 12-370 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated October 4, 2012. S/s/o Gainsboro Ln., 694.33 ft. W/o Cheshire Rd., a/k/a 10 Gainsboro Lane, Syosset, NY ----------------------------------------------JUNE 6, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK SYO 4427 1X 06/10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Section 246-12 of the Code of the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on JUNE 16, 2022, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals: ----------------------------------------------BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPEAL NO. 22-83 JERICHO ELISA STEFANOVIC: Variance to erect 6 ft. high fence exceeding maximum height across side/front yard than permitted by Ordinance. NW/ cor. of Sagamore Way N. & Forsythia Ln., a/k/a 1 N. Sagamore Way, Jericho, NY ----------------------------------------------JUNE 6, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK JNJ 7990 1X 06/10

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Qi Gong (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Jenny Lu Qi Gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements to improve balance, strength and immune function. Ten sessions. Fee $40. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

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

Beyond the Beatles – Ushering in the British Invasion (IN-PERSON & ONLINE) Presenter: Keith Crocker The overwhelming popularity of the Beatles set the British invasion into motion. But what other groups had the chance to ride the wave of success in America? Here you have a chance to see the Beatles in action, and we also get to take in the sights and sounds of The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Herman’s Hermits, The Hollies, The Animals and more. No registration for in-person or virtual. For Zoom, go to syosset.library.org.

Friday, June 10, at 11:00 a.m.

Crystal Focal Point Necklace (IN-PERSON) Presenter: Marlena Konas Join us for a fun morning making a beautiful crystal focal point pendant necklace. Fee $5. Registration is required. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Saturday, June 11, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Paper Shredding (IN-PERSON) End your clutter! Empty your drawers and files! Shred excess paper safely and securely at this shredding event. All documents will be shredded in a professional mobile truck while you watch. No need to remove staples or paper clips. No plastic, cardboard, X-rays, or hard drives — paper only! Maximum 4 boxes (standard size record storage box) or bags per person. Personal household documents only - no businesses.

Sunday, June 12, at 1:00 p.m.

The Hambones Rock N Roll Revue (IN-PERSON) Tap your feet and sing along with

The Hambones’ renditions of classic rock, traditional and current country, rhythm and blues and folk genres, including songs by The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Elvis and many more! Registration is required. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Monday, June 13, at 9:15 a.m.

Dancersize (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Carol Rodriguez This fitness class combines aerobic exercise with dance movements. 11 sessions. Fee $44. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Tuesday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m.

Yoga for Energy (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Jenny Lu This class combines the ancient wisdom of qi energy with modern techniques to maximize the brain’s functions. Each class includes stretching, core strengthening, breathing exercises, meditation and relaxation. Ten sessions. Fee $40. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Wednesday, June 15, at 3:00 p.m.

Title Swap Tuesdays (IN-PERSON) Excited to hear about our favorite books? Join the Readers’ Services librarians for a fun, lively in-person presentation of all the books we can’t stop talking about. Leave with a list of great reads! No registration needed.

Thursday, June 16, at 11:00 a.m.

Qi Gong (IN-PERSON) Instructor: Jenny Lu Qi gong is an ancient Asian healing mind-body practice that means energy work. Each class includes gentle stretching, guided breathing, energy meditation and mindful movements to improve balance, strength and immune function. Ten sessions. Fee $40. Register at syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, June 17, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (IN-PERSON) Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

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Selected works from the Syosset High School National Art Honor Society exhibit on display in the Gallery at Syosset Library through June 22. See 16 works created by members of the Syosset High School National Art Honor Society at the Syosset Library. Each year, members of the society use materials of their own choosing to create original works inspired by a particular theme. This year’s theme: Our Hometown. Subjects explored include winter park scenes, transportation, and familiar buildings and activities in a variety of media, including ink, acrylic, watercolor, crayon, and charcoal. Keep your eyes peeled for images of both the

library and the high school, among many others. In displaying the work of members, the society hopes to increase art awareness. Members also participate in many volunteer activities throughout the community. The exhibit will be on display in the Syosset Library Gallery through June 22. The library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road in Syosset. For more information about programs, services, and hours, call 516-921-7161, or visit the library or the website at www.syossetlibrary.org.

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Upcoming Events at the Events for readers at the Jericho Public Library Syosset Public Library Monday, June 13

4:00 p.m.: Virtual - Flex & Tone with Mindy Vasta - Fee required when registering. This is a low impact strength training class. It utilizes weights, balls and bands. Exercises are performed in a safe and controlled manner (sitting and standing) to help increase bone mass, improve strength, promote proper alignment and enhance overall fitness. 7:00 p.m.: Virtual - Fit & Feeling Great with Linda Ray - Fee required when registering. Look and feel better than you have in years as fitness specialist Linda Ray guides you through her unique techniques. Stretch as you relax your neck, release shoulder and back tension, strengthen and create sleek muscles. Improve balance and firm up abdominal muscles without potential for injury.

Tuesday, June 14

11:00 a.m: Free Virtual Guided Meditation for Self-Healing with Patricia Anderson - Join Pat for this weekly meditation to bring harmony and balance into your life. 2:00 p.m.: Hybrid - The Whitney Biennial 2022 with Professor Thomas Germano - The Whitney Biennial, 2022 (April to August, 2022) is the longest-running survey of American art and has been a bi-annual exhibition held by the museum since 1932. Professor Thomas Germano will present a visual lecture about this important bi-annual event highlighting contemporary artists and their new art. 7:00 p.m.: Virtual Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend monthly Jericho Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Register online for a Zoom link.

Wednesday, June 15

6:30 p.m.: Virtual - Free Creative Writing Workshop with Sandy Kassimir - Do you like to write but don’t know where to begin? You can write on any topic and genre. It can be a short story, poetry, fairy tale, a reflective memoir, fiction or non-fiction, there are no limitations. Through both writing and reading we hope you will be inspired!

Thursday, June 16

10:00 a.m.: Hybrid - Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak - Fee required when registering. During this chair yoga class, you will move from head to toe, using the chair as a prop for support. This practice is for all levels... including those nursing an injury or coping with a chronic problem. The results will surprise you! 5:30 p.m.: Virtual Yoga with Joe Fee required when registering. You will learn yoga poses that include standing, sitting, twists, chair poses, and breathing exercises. Mindfulness and living in the moment are woven into the practice. Have e a sticky mat, chair, yoga blanket, block and belt.

Tuesday, June 14, at 3 p.m.

Title Swap Tuesday Kick off the summer reading season with a special Title Swap Tuesdays event. Stop by to hear about the books we’ll be recommending this summer.

Tuesday, June 28, at 3 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion

Join Jackie Ranaldo, head of readers’ services, for an in-person discussion of the New York Times bestselling memoir, “Maid” by Stephanie Land. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month before the program. No registration.

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Friday, June 17

2:00 p.m.: Hybrid - Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Judy Collins, Judy Blue Eyes - Judy Collins is a singer and songwriter whose career is in its seventh decade. She continues to inspire audiences with her musicianship, personal life triumphs and commitment to social activism. In the 1960s she was a major force in folk music, evoking the idealism and determination of her generation. Her body of work keeps growing after fifty-five albums and numerous concert tours. This talk will celebrate her life through her performances of outstanding songs.

Saturday, June 18

11:00 a.m: In-Person - Table Top Adventures with Lucy Van Horn: Food with a Latin Beat - Fee required when registering. Join Lucy for another delicious trip to some Latin countries for a chicken dish along with cilantro rice and plantains. She will also make an avocado salad with fresh fruit and more! Tips and tricks always a plus. Don’t forget the recipes! Space is limited. Register online or at the Circulation Desk by June 13. Register for all virtual events at https://www.jericholibrary.org/ events/month Non-residents may register beginning 2 weeks before each program unless otherwise noted.

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The Division Avenue High School String Orchestra received a Gold Medal during the NYSSMA Major Organization Festival. Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools The Division Avenue High School String Orchestra in the Levittown Public School District received a Gold Medal following their performance at the New York State School Music Association Major Organization Festival on May 23. Under the direction of Mark Martufi, students went to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center to perform. They worked hard for most of the second semester to prepare a Level 5 program for the NYSSMA Festival. They

were adjudicated and received a Gold Medal for their efforts. One of the judges called their performance “magical” and “a treat to listen to.” “I am so pleased with our results,” Mr. Martufi said. “The group worked hard for months on a difficult program. The tedious rehearsals and attention to detail really paid off.” The Division Avenue String Orchestra is comprised of 56 9th through 12th graders.

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General Douglas MacArthur student David Silberger was awarded the USTA Good Sportsmanship Award.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray stopped by the Town of Hempstead Cheerleading Clinic on May 14 at the East Village Green in Levittown.

Town’s Youth Tennis Program set to return for summer The Town of Oyster Bay has announced the return of Youth Tennis Programs for summer 2022 and that the Town is now hiring summer tennis assistants. Held at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park and Ellsworth Allen Park in Farmingdale beginning on Tuesday, July 5, the program will feature 6-week sessions for boys and girls ages 5–8. “Our youth tennis clinic has quickly become a very popular recreational and instructional program. This program is a great opportunity for children with no prior tennis experience to learn the fundamentals of tennis directly from some of the area’s finest coaches,” Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson said. “I encourage those interested to register, and take advantage of this opportunity to expose your children to a new sport, and potentially discover a new passion!” The Summer 2022 Youth Tennis Program is designed to teach kids the fundamentals of tennis in a structured setting, as well as help improve individual skills. No prior experience is necessary, but participants must bring their own rackets (all other equipment will be provided). Registration for

all sessions in this program will begin on Wednesday, June 15, from 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Ellsworth W. Allen Park located at 45 Motor Avenue, Farmingdale. After this date, registration will be walk in only at Town Hall South in Massapequa. 5 & 6-year-olds can choose between Session 1, which meets from 4 p.m.–4:50 p.m., and Session 2, which meets from 5 p.m.–5:50 p.m. 7 & 8 year olds can choose between Session 1, which meets from 6 p.m.–6:50 p.m., and Session 2, which meets from 7 p.m.–7:50 p.m. On Mondays & Wednesdays, clinics will take place at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, and on Tuesdays & Thursdays, they’ll take place at Allen Park. Clinics run for 6 weeks beginning on Tuesday, July 5. Registration costs $60 for residents and $75 for non-residents. Tennis assistants must be 16+, have at least 1–2 years of experience participating on a tennis team, and be available for the duration of the program, which runs from July 5 until August 11, Monday–Thursday, between the hours of 3:45 p.m.–8 p.m. For more information or to apply to be a tennis assistant, please call (516) 797-7943.

David Silberger, a student at General Douglas MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public School District, was awarded the USTA Good Sportsmanship Award for his performance on and off the court in tennis. The USTA Good Sportsmanship Award is given to a high school player each year for showing sportsmanship with fellow players. David is the team’s top singles player and helped out with coaching and building up his teammates. David always played and conducted himself within the rules of the sport, coach Philip Alonge said, especially when he conceded a lost match after agreeing to replay a point.

Mercy League bowlers needed The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset League of Mercy Hospital is looking for bowlers for its Ladies Bowling Team starting in September 2022. Games are held on Fridays at 9:45 a.m. at Syosset Lanes, 111 Eileen Way, Syosset.

$15 per week for three games. Fee includes shoes, ball and end of session luncheon. Come out and have some fun. For information, please call Dolores Sartor at 516-931-4106.

Town to host blood collection drive In recognition of World Blood Donor Day and in an effort to help hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, the Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a blood collection drive on Tuesday, June 14, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville. Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino stated, “Blood supplies have seriously dwindled as a result of the pandemic and are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation.” Appointments are preferred for the Town’s blood drive. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated

blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the blood drive. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen compliments of Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. Town Councilman Steve Labriola added, “It’s quick, easy, and safe to donate a single pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Donating blood at the Hicksville Athletic Center, is an incredible way for all of us to pitch in and give back, to help ease the burden of our Healthcare Heroes as they continue to provide lifesaving efforts.” For additional information regarding the Town’s Blood Drive, contact the Town’s Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate at this Blood Drive, sign up today at https://bit.ly/3vOVP0i

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