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Vol. 78, No. 29

SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN

Trial date set for former Hicksville resident

SHOOTOUT FOR SOLDIERS

BY GARY SIMEONE

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) recently attended the Shootout for Soldiers 24-Hour Lacrosse Benefit Game in Massapequa, where more than $178,000 was raised for veterans and active duty military personnel.

Schools super. elected to state council BY GARY SIMEONE

Dr Lorna Lewis, school superintendent in the Plainview-Old Bethpage district, was recently sworn in as president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents for the 2018-19 school year. She will be the first woman of color to serve as the head of the organization. “I joined the Council’s executive board nine years ago, and I pretty much knew that I would be elected president of the organization,” said Dr Lewis, who has served as superintendent in the Plainview-Old Bethpage district for six years. “I went through all

the necessary steps to get to this position.” Dr Lewis will serve as a council president for one year after serving as an officer, treasurer, and vice president of the organization. “You serve for a year in each position, so the election was really four years ago when I became a treasurer of the Council of School Superintendents.” As president, Dr Lewis will have many responsibilities, including being the face of the organization and representing the superintendent’s voice in the State Legislature. “Some of my main responsibil-

ities will include running workshops for the superintendents, attending monthly meetings with the state commissioner, and performing quite a bit of legislative action throughout the state,” said Dr Lewis. She added that the Superintendent’s Council is an important organization to all superintendents in the state because of the benefits it provides to them. “Almost every superintendent joins this so they can collaborate and share ideas with one another and work to solve problems at the legislative level.”

The trial date for a decadelong Oyster Bay Town code enforcement case has been set after deliberations by Town officials. The date, which involves a lawsuit against the Town brought forth by a former Hicksville resident, has been set for September 10th, 2018. In 2007, Darren Thomas, a U.S. postal supervisor, and then Hicksville resident, filed a lawsuit regarding the legality of a two-family home he had purchased. At the time, he alleged that he was singled out for selective prosecution because he was black. The lawsuit spawned a series of state and federal lawsuits by the former resident. According to Town documents, the basis behind the multiple lawsuits filed by Thomas was that he had written proof and sworn testimony from the home’s previous owners saying that the house was a two-family home for decades. “The difference between those former owners who were not prosecuted and Mr. Thomas is that the earlier owners were white,” said

Harry Kutner Jr, Thomas’s attorney. “They refuse to let my client walk in peace and live in peace. It’s just abhorrent to the sense of human decency.” A Town spokesperson said the racial issue is a moot point and that the case concerns violations of the Town zoning code. “This concerns violations of the Town zoning code as it relates to use and occupancy of a single-family home,” said the spokesperson. The September 10th trial date, which will take place at First District Court in Hempstead, will focus on violations of sections of the Town’s code, requiring a certificate of occupancy and a special use permit for a two-family home. Misdemeanor charges have been filed against Thomas in the case, as the Town prosecutes code violations as criminal charges. In a Town Board meeting last Tuesday, a resolution was passed to retain the services of Garden City based attorney, Christopher Kendrick in the case. The Town has authorized a legal fee of $25,000 to retain Mr Kendrick’s services.

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What’s Happening July 20

“Family Fun Time” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 10am. “The Baking Coach” will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1pm to demonstrate how to make a peach tart. Advanced registration is required. At 2pm in the Bethpage Public Library, the film “Blade Runner 2049” will be shown. Rated R, it stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford and it runs 163 minutes long. The film will be shown again at 7:30pm in the Library.

July 21

A “3D Pen Class for Adults” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 11am to 12 noon. Please register in advance to attend. At 1pm in the Hicksville Public Library, “Mindfulness for Kids” will be offered.

July 23

At 1:30pm in the Hicksville Public Library, the film “Breathe” starring Andrew Garfield will be shown. It is rated PG-13 and runs for 118 minutes “Space Age Astronomy: Eclipses, Planets and Space Missions” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library from 7 to 10pm, presented by astronomy teacher Larry Gerstman. An adult craft program to create “Painted Flower Pots” will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 7pm.

July 24

Go aboard the newly acquired DE/DM locomotive and M7 cab simulators. At the Visitor Center enjoy viewing an exhibit of 20 posters featuring Advertising Art from the Golden Age of Railroading.

The Hicksville Public Library will hold a session on “Current Events” at 1pm. The Art in the Afternoon series at the Bethpage Public Library will continue with “Currier & Ives: Printmakers to the American Public” at 2pm. Children in grades 2nd through 5th may join Josh Seiden at his “Magic Workshop” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm.

July 25

“Animals Rock! Live Animals to Pet and Touch” will be offered at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm. Advanced registration is required.

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July 26

The Bethpage Public Library will host “Rock N’ Roll with Funkytown Playground” at 2pm for children ages 4 and older with their families.

July 27

From 1 to 2:30pm in the Hicksville Public Library, a “Nassau County Tax Exemptions Workshop” will be held. The film “Game Night,” starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm and again at 7:30pm. It is rated R and runs 100 minutes long.

July 28

An “Art Reception” featuring the acrylic landscape paintings of Barbara Lewin and her students will be held at the Hicksville Public Library from 12 noon to 2pm.

July 30

A “Book to Film” discussion on the film Black Panther will be held at 12 noon at the Hicksville Public Library, with a showing of the film at 1:30pm.

July 31

“Cupcake Decorating with the Baking Coach”, for children in grades kindergarten through 5th, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm. Richard Murdocco, Real Estate Columnist and Stony Brook University Professor, will be at the Bethpage Public Library at 7pm to discuss “Millennials on Long Island – Housing, Jobs and More”. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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The film “Wayne’s World,” starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2pm. It is rated PG-13 and runs 95 minutes long. The Long Island Children’s Museum will present “The Mambo King” at the Hicksville Public Library at 3pm. “Live in the Courtyard: Selections from the Classical American Songbook by The Hambones” will be performed at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30pm.

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Luis Urrutia Nassau County Police arrested a Hicksville man for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and their toddler on Thursday, July 12th, at 12:55pm in their Hicksville residence. According to detectives, Luis Urrutia, 30, got into a verbal argument with his 21-year-old girlfriend on June 16th, at their Hicksville home. Police

say he then slashed his girlfriend’s hand with a box cutter, causing a laceration, ripped hair out of her head and forcibly removed her cell phone when she attempted to contact police. According to police, Urrutia then shoved their 1-year-old daughter to the ground, causing her to hit her head. He then fled the scene on foot. Both of the victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. After an investigation, Urrutia was located in front in East Hills on July 12th, and placed under arrest. Police say that during the course of the arrest, Urrutia resisted, causing a detective so suffer an injury. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The defendant was also found to have an open Family Court arrest warrant. Luis Urrutia is charged with three counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Robbery 3rd Degree, Menacing 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, Coercion 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Assault 3rd Degree, Resisting Arrest, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree.

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Joseph Muscarella today announced that the Town will host a blood drive on Thursday, August 2nd to help hospitals meet the ongoing and pressing need for blood donations. The blood drive will take place between 9am and 3pm at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay) and between 9:30am and 3:30pm at Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa). “Blood supplies can easily dwindle during the summer months, so blood drives like this are critical to help hospitals meet demand and continue their life-saving mission,” said Supervisor Saladino. “I urge all those eligible to participate and help support our efforts, as blood banks need to be prepared, so that as many people as possible can be helped.” To qualify as a blood donor, a person must 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 volunteers eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the blood drive. “We are in the midst of an emergency blood shortage and this is why people should always donate whenever they can. Donating blood is a quick, easy, and safe process, and the pint of blood you donate will never be missed from your body, as it is quickly reproduced within your body,” Councilman Muscarella added. “If you have family members or friends willing to donate, please ask them to support our effort this year, as there is no danger of contracting any diseases, and each pint of blood donated can be used to help three different people.” Refreshments will be provided for all who donate blood. For additional information regarding the Town’s blood drive, contact Nancy Haarstick at (516) 624-6304 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Abbey Lane Elementary School shines light on Flag Day

First-graders at Abbey Lane Elementary School waved their American flags high during their Flag Day Celebration. First-graders throughout Abbey Lane Elementary School donned red, white, and blue for their annual Flag Day Celebration on June 14th. Family members were invited to the special event, which took place in the school’s all-purpose room. The room was decorated in patriotic fashion as Principal Dr. George Maurer welcomed the guests.

With six different first-grade classes, two presentations took place throughout the day featuring three classes in each. With the help of music teacher Judy Goodman and their other teachers, the students performed a variety of patriotic songs for their loved ones and shared facts that they learned about the American flag, the branches of the military, and the country. For their

From left: First-graders Camila Casaigne, Sophia DiCaprio, and Sara Vasquez shared their writing folder with family members. final song, the students proudly waved American flags. At the conclusion of the event, the teachers thanked their guests for attending and sharing their children with them throughout the year. The

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Wisdom Lane MS writer touches hearts with narrative

Wisdom Lane Middle School sixth-grader Armaan Singh was recognized as a winner in the Nassau Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Contest for his personal narrative Once Upon a Heart. Wisdom Lane Middle School sixth-grader Armaan Singh was recognized as a winner in the Nassau Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Contest during the organization’s award ceremony at Molloy College on June 4th. Singh, who has already established himself as a talented writer with his newly published book of poetry, A Thought, A

Whisper, An Idea, was challenged by his teacher Kathleen Auer to write a personal narrative for the contest. Singh was honored during the award ceremony, along with three other sixth-graders from throughout Nassau County, for his piece titled Once Upon a Heart which describes his experience of having heart surgery twice.

Wisdom Lane Middle School sixth-grader Armaan Singh (left) with guidance counselor Dominick Campagna (right) during the Nassau Reading Council’s Young Authors’ Contest award ceremony. Approximately 90 schools from Nassau County participated in the writing contest with almost 600 students from grades K-12. The competition honored high quality classroom writing with each student’s personal narrative being judged on voice, organization, and

authenticity. During the award ceremony, each winner had the opportunity to read their personal narrative aloud, and winning pieces will be published in the New York City Young Authors’ Contest book.

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Bethpage Board of Education holds reorganization meeting Newly appointed Superintendent of Schools David Schneider was sworn into his new position as the leader of the Bethpage School District during the Board of Education’s annual reorganization meeting on July 10th.

Along with Schneider’s swearing-in, re-elected board members James McGlynn and Sandra Watson took oaths for new three-year terms. Following their nominations and unanimous elections, Michael Kelly

David Schneider (right) was sworn in as the new superintendent of schools for the Bethpage School District during the annual reorganization meeting on July 10th.

and Watson were sworn in as board president and vice president, respectively. The elections mark the eighth straight term as president for Kelly, while Watson will serve her ninth consecutive year as vice president. The dis-

James McGlynn (left) was sworn in for a new threeyear term on the Bethpage Board of Education during the annual reorganization meeting on July 10th.

trict’s attorney Laura Granelli, Esq. of Jaspan Schlesinger, LLP. administered the oaths.

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Sandra Watson (left) and Michael Kelly were sworn in as vice president and president, respectively, of the Bethpage Board of Education during the annual reorganization meeting on July 10th.

Central Boulevard students raise and release quail

In coordination with the Seatuck Environmental Association, Erin Austin’s firstgrade class at Central Boulevard Elementary School raised and released quail as part of a citizen science class project. The students in Erin Austin’s firstgrade class at Bethpage’s Central Boulevard Elementary School delved into a hands-on, ecological adventure through a citizen science class project involving Northern bobwhite quail, a species native to the area. This marks the second straight year that Austin’s class has completed the assignment in conjunction with the Islip-based

Seatuck Environmental Association. The adventure started on May 1st with a 25-day incubation and observation period. Once the seven quail eggs hatched, the students were tasked with maintaining optimal temperatures inside the brooder, in addition to providing food and water. The experience culminated on June 15th with a class trip to the Suffolk

First-graders at Central Boulevard Elementary School visited the Suffolk County Environmental Center on June 15th to release the quail they had hatched. County Environmental Center at the Scully Estate in Islip. During the trip, the group hiked through a salt marsh and examined microorganisms in the pond behind Scully Mansion before releasing the quail into their natural habitat. The interactive project gave the stu-

dents an up-close look at the stages of the quail’s life cycle. They also gleaned the importance of the species’ impact on the local environment, as Northern bobwhite quail eat ticks, which were at a record high last year.

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On Anguilla, the luxurious Villa Viewfort’s infinity pool is where guests enjoy impressive sunsets and 360-degree panoramic views (photo courtesy of Villa Viewfort) through Para la Natural, a local service organization. “You see the resilience of the island,” said Sara Green Hill, who represents the Wyndham Grand Rio and visited in January. “The service is actually better because people are so happy to have visitors...The island looks good.”

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Hurricane Maria: www.dominicaupdate.com, follow Dominica on Twitter and Facebook and take a look at our videos on YouTube Villa Viewfort, Anguilla The timing of a hurricane of historic proportions couldn’t have been worse for Villa Viewfort, a 200year old family estate that was opened for guests as a luxurious mansion experience (complete with butler service) only two years ago, on Anguilla, an island that is not normally hit by hurricanes. But the eye of Irma hit the island directly, amazingly not doing substantial damage to the historic home, but with winds of 185 mph, gusting to 215 mph, hitting with such force that marble pillars were shattered, steel rods were bent. After being closed for six months, the estate reopened (“rebirth”) to guests in May. “It allowed us to build an extra suite, redo the bathrooms and floors.” ViewFort Estate is where Anguilla’s heritage and modern luxury meld to offer discerning travelers the comforts of home at the Island’s most elegant and historic setting – and the only of its kind - on the beautiful and sought-after destination of Anguilla. It delivers an unmatched ‘at home’ feeling for its guests while providing a window into the best of Anguillian culture and hospitality. Anguilla is a place where celebrities like Justin Bieber come to get away from prying eyes. The Gumbs family who owns the estate also owns one of the island’s most popular beaches, Little Bay, as well as a nature reserve, and in addition to curating authentic cultural experiences at the villa and on the island, also can curate voluntourism experiences to help repair the severe damage that Irma inflicted on

Puerto Rico’s Castillo San Felipe del Morro (also known as “El Morro”), perhaps the most iconic fortification built by the Spanish in the Americas, covers a 140 foot-high promontory at the entrance to the Bay of San Juan. This fortress, a US National Historic Site, consists of 6 levels facing the Atlantic Ocean, all of which were designed to create a devastating artillery fire over enemy ships. By the time of its completion around 1790, it had the reputation of being unconquerable and was the most feared of all the Spanish colonial fortifications. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

the island. Framed by rock walls of a previous generation positioned on the highest point of Anguilla (214 ft.), the Villa owes its authenticity to a beautifully preserved 200-year old structure that has remained in the family, one of the last remaining examples of artisanal work of 19th century Anguilla. The Villa and its 9 characteristically-appointed Suites capture 360-degree panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Anguilla’s neighboring islands and cays. Combined with the feeling and essence of casual elegance the Villa exudes, it was purposefully designed to be unpretentious and deliver a warmth and serenity that comes from the easy-going lifestyle that is signature to the island. “We call this Pure Anguilla, something no other resort, villa or hotel can authentically convey.” The Villa’s infinity pool spills out into two oversized Jacuzzis surrounded by miles of ocean frontage, where under swaying coconut fronds guests enjoy impressive sunsets and star-filled, moon-lit skies. Main House Suites provide the graceful appointments expected of a 5-star property and living spaces inclusive of a commercial-sized kitchen, library, indoor dining and living room, much like the comfortable luxury of an elegant home. The Villa Suites, separated by green lawns on the estate’s lower level, also have premium appointments but separate sleeping quarters areas for private dining, lounging and outdoor terraces with ocean views. Classically-trained butlers and staff are available 24/7 to ensure guests enjoy a fully tailored Pure Anguilla experience at every turn. It is the ideal setting for family vacations, weddings and holidays. ViewFort Estate offers a “trinity” of attractions: it encompasses 80 acres of the Gumb family’s Katouche Forest, with caves, hiking trails, wetlands and two secluded beaches - Katouche Bay and Little Bay. Katouche, which offers an educational and fun guided hiking and caving/spelunking tour experience, has earned its fame with one of its found artifacts now on display at The Smithsonian. Little Bay beach, which is hugged by the serene beauty of the protected cliffs, is internationally recognized for its blue crystal waters and powdery sands and outstanding snorkeling, swimming and water-sports. A signature of Villa Viewfort is the opportunity to enjoy curated experiences. “As the Estate’s native owners and proprietors, the goal is to always bring forth an authentic Pure Anguilla feeling with carefully curated experiences that bring our island’s culture to life. Ensuring every guest is immersed in the natural beauty, rich culture and proud heritage of this remarkable island is a strong motivator for what brings our guests back over and over again.” These might include: • Prepare private Culinary Experiences with Anguilla’s top, Michelin-star, classically trained Chef; • Handle event planning and entertainment for on-property weddings, parties, celebrations or events; • Charter a private “hop on/hop off” swim and sand boating tour around the island, complete with crew, music and signature cocktails; • Host a private Chef’s cooking class in the Villa’s gourmet kitchen with the island’s top Chef(s); • Organize off-property island activities, ranging from kite surfing to tiger boating to historical tours

with a museum visit to shopping island wide to golfing to a culinary “food crawl”; • Arrange on-property spa services and yoga; and, Equip and prepare guests for privately guided Hiking and Caving tours at the Villa’s nearby Katouche Estate, Anguilla’s Rainforest with the Villa’s seasoned local expert. In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s devastation, Mrs. Gumbs-Connor also founded and runs the Pure Anguilla Foundation, dedicated to advancing education, sports, health, justice and conflict resolution, relieving poverty. One of its first projects is “Return to Happiness,” in partnership with UNICEF, to help alleviate the trauma of the hurricanes to children of the island. For more information or to mak0e a reservation at ViewFort Estate, contact INFO@viewfortanguilla.com or call 264 497 8713. To learn more about ViewFort Estate’s trinity of offerings, or to learn more about or donate to the Pure Anguilla Foundation, visit www. viewfortanguilla.com Cayman Islands Offers ‘WorryFree Hurricane Guarantee’ for Getaways this Season The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has introduced a “Worry Free Hurricane Guarantee,” a promise

by on-island partners to cover any cancellations made prior to arrival and compensation if vacation time is cut short due to inclement weather during a Cayman Islands getaway. The Worry Free Guarantee includes a full refund of accommodation fees at participating hotels, condos and villas island-wide, with a maximum one-night penalty at most for cancellations made up to 48 hours prior to check-in as soon as a hurricane watch is issued by authorities. Additionally, many properties on-island are offering a free replacement stay throughout the summer months, allowing guests to rebook for the same duration as the initially-booked stay, regardless of how many days were affected by a hurricane or storm. An array of hotels, condominiums and villas across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are participating in the Worry Free Hurricane Guarantee. This program is available only through participating hotels and resorts. For a list of properties and their respective policies, go to www.visitcaymanislands.com/ en-us/about-cayman/weather/ hurricane-guarantee. For detailed property guarantees, please visit the individual property web sites or contact them directly.

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Martinique to host its first International Foiling Competition, November 17 to 24, 2018. At Caribbean Travel Organization media event, Martinique’s tourism minister Kaine Mousseau explains “foiling.” © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear. com Martinique To Host First International Foiling Event Martinique will host what is expected to be the world’s signature international foiling event,and comes in advance of when it becomes an

Olympic sport. Organized by the Martinique Tourism Authority (MTA), the Martinique Flying Regatta will take place from November 17 to 24, 2018. The bay of Fort-de-France is an ideal See page D5

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Enjoying what’s perfectly delightful about Summer! BY CLAIRE LYNCH Summer is upon us and it’s a great time to enjoy some nice weather and explore our Long Island beaches. After a day’s work I like to go swimming in either the ocean or a pool and I get recharged from this summertime recreation. Like many people I have the chance to do some different things and I take that opportunity before fall comes knocking once again. Here are some great things about summer.

A Magical Summer’s Thunderstorm

A friend and I listened to a summer’s storm along with my niece’s three sons recently. Shortly before the storm began I ordered an extra-large veggie pizza and drove to pick it up. When it was lunchtime I poured five cups of iced tea and gave everyone some slices of pizza. I started to hear some rumbles of thunder off in the distance. The wind picked up, the air cooled a bit and sure enough the thunder got louder. Occasionally we saw lightning. The lightning became pitchforks and my youngest nephew, Alex, who’s 4, became frightened. I assured him that we were safe inside and that everything would be all right. I quickly closed and locked the windows. We then saw

sheets of rain pouring down the windows and overflowing the gutters. I didn’t let on to the kids but I had never seen the gutters so overwhelmed. I told Chuck, 9, Danny, 7 and Alex that sometimes we lose electricity – not always but occasionally and their eyes grew wide at the prospect of having to use flashlights and candles to see and get around later on, after dinner, when it gets dark. They haven’t had to do that often in their own home. The rain fell heavily for a couple of hours – enough to flood roads and almost bring things to a halt traffic-wise – then slowly it began to taper off. We didn’t need the flashlights and candles after all – or the transistor radio that I pulled out to show them - and their sleepover at my home became pretty routine. Their parents had gone to see a Broadway show and were getting home late that night so I had the chance to visit with my niece’s three boys and yes, to tell them some ghost stories. I tried to keep the ghost stories tame since Alex had already been frightened by the lightning. The whole day was pretty magical, between the midsummer’s storm that suddenly came along and the chance to hang out with some of my favorite relatives.

Those Great Red Rocks’ Acoustics

One summer when I was in college I flew from J.F. Kennedy Int’l Airport to Denver to visit an old high school friend. Patty and her family had moved from Rockville Centre to a suburb of Denver when we were in high school. Before they left for Colorado, Patty had asked me to visit her family and I had promised to go. My parents dropped me off at JFK and I flew west to the “Centennial State” which was called that because Colorado was admitted to the Union 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Additionally, it is often called the “Colorful State” because of its magnificent scenery of mountains, rivers and plains. I had a reunion with Patty, her parents and her four brothers and sisters. We played tennis at a nearby school even though I had heard about altitude sickness - people warned me that there is less oxygen in the air due to Colorado’s high altitude. Colorado has the highest average elevation of any of the states. And we saw a Judy Collins concert in the open-air Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, which is 10 miles west of Denver and we had a great time. I am sure that at one point or another in the concert

Collins sang “Both Sides Now” (written by the Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell) in that strong, clear voice of hers. The Red Rocks Amphitheatre acoustics were great. Part of the lyrics go: “Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I’ve looked at clouds that way …” My two-week vacation in Colorado was fun and one thing I remember is flying west on a glorious day in New York City where the August temperature was moderate, the humidity was low and the pilot expertly raised the jet above the fluffy cumulus clouds. It was a perfect flight.

Oh, the People & Dogs You’ll Meet!

My friend and I were flying from LaGuardia Airport to Myrtle Beach, SC, last July and as we sat at the gate waiting to board the plane, we saw a middle-aged woman go by with a cute dog in tow. The Shih Tzu was in a piece of luggage on wheels that had an opening at the top for the dog to stick its head out. The woman stopped at our gate and sat down to wait for the plane to arrive in New York and get ready See page D6

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Widows Must Sign Up for Benefits in Person BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I think you made an error in a recent column. You said anyone can file for Social Security benefits online. But when I tried to file for widow’s benefits online, I learned that I could not do that. Were you wrong? A: Yes, I was. I checked, and sure enough, a widow must file a claim in person either by phone or at her local Social Security office. I’m not sure if that has always been the case, or if it was a recent change. I’m guessing the latter because the Social Security Administration just got its hands slapped by the agency’s own Inspector General. He conducted an audit and discovered that SSA was not doing a good enough job of explaining the options a widow has when she signs up for Social Security benefits. And therein lies a story. But before I tell that story, I must make three things clear. First, these same rules would apply to a man eligible for widower’s benefits. But because 95 percent of all benefits paid to surviving spouses go to women, and because I don’t want to muddy up my column with a lot of “he/she” and “him/her” pronouns, I’m going to address this column to women and widows. Second, the options I am going to discuss today only apply to a woman who has worked outside the home and who has earned her own Social Security retirement benefit. And third, these options will only work for a woman who becomes a widow before her full retirement age (currently age 66). Having said all that, I will have a message for other widows at the end of today’s column. As a general rule, if you file for reduced benefits, that benefit will remain reduced for the rest of your life. And a corollary rule says this: You usually cannot take reduced benefits on one record and later switch to higher benefits on another record. But those rules do not apply to widows. A woman could start out taking reduced retirement benefits on her own record and later (usually at age 66) switch to full widow’s benefits on her husband’s Social Security account. Or she could do the reverse: She could begin with reduced widow’s benefits and later change over to full retirement benefits. Let’s follow some examples. Mary is 61 years old when her husband dies. Although she is now retired, she had worked much of her life. Her own full retirement benefit is $1,850. Her husband’s full rate is $2,000. Mary could file for reduced widow’s benefits. At age 61, she would be due roughly 77 percent of her husband’s benefit, or $1,540 per month. She could receive that until age 66, when she could switch to 100 percent of her benefit, or $1,850. Or she could wait

until age 70 to make the change, at which point she would get 132 percent of her retirement rate, or about $2,440. The latter sounds like a pretty attractive choice. And just to make it clear, Mary would have another option. If she waits until she is 62 years old, she could file for reduced retirement benefits first. She would get 75 percent of her $1,850 benefit, or $1,480. Then at age 66, she could switch to 100 percent widow’s benefits, or $2,000 monthly. (Unlike the retirement program, there is no bonus paid to widows if they delay filing beyond age 66.) Now let me give a more realistic example. Many working women are still at their jobs into their 60s and even beyond. So let’s look at Ann. She is 64 and still working full time. Her husband died several years ago. When he died, she filed for and received the little $255 one-time death benefit, but she wasn’t due any monthly widow’s benefits because she was still working. Let’s say her own full (age 66) retirement benefit would be $2,200. Her husband’s full benefit would have been $2,500. Once Ann reaches age 66, her earnings no longer affect her Social Security eligibility. So at that point, Ann should file for widow’s benefits. She would get $2,500 per month. Then when she turns 70, she could switch to 132 percent of her retirement rate, or about $2,900. As I said earlier, all of these switching back and forth between benefit rules apply to women who become widows in their 60s or earlier. But the vast majority of women (and most of those reading this column) become widows later in life -- in their 70s, 80s and beyond. Women who become widows at those ages don’t have to worry about any of the options discussed today. When their husband dies, they simply will be switched to widow’s benefits on his record -- assuming he was getting higher benefits. Let’s look at more examples. Lucia was 81 years old when her 84-year-old husband, Alfredo, died. He was getting $2,150 per month and she was getting $1,640. Now that Alfredo is gone, she will keep getting her own $1,640, and then she will get an additional $510 in widow’s benefits to take her up to Alfredo’s $2,150 level. Lucia would have to file a claim for widow’s benefits -- and she would have to do it via phone by calling SSA at 800-772-1213. Or if she prefers, she could call the same number and make an appointment to file a widow’s claim in person at her local Social Security office. By the way, Lucia would have to provide a certified copy of her marriage certificate (as well as the death certificate) as part of the application process. Now let’s look at another 81-year-old widow -- Barbara. When her husband, Frank, died, she was simply and auto-

matically converted to widow’s benefits once she called SSA to report the death and supplied them with proof of death. Why is that? Because Barbara was getting only a dependent wife’s benefit on Frank’s account before he died. In other words, she didn’t have her own Social Security account. Because she has no claim of her own, and because she would have already had to supply a marriage certificate when she first applied for

spousal benefits many years ago, SSA already has all the information they would need to know she is eligible for widow’s benefits. They simply push a few buttons and the conversion from wife’s to widow’s benefits is complete. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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The event is expected to help showcase Martinique as a sailor’s haven with 350 km of coastline, cliffs and mangroves, a water temp averaging 28 degrees and steady tradewinds year round.

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Frank Comito, CEO and Director General, of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association; Johnson JohnRose, CTO communications specialist; Dinosio D’Aguilar, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization and Bahamas Minister of Tourism; Hugh Riley, Secretary General of CTO announce The Rhythm Never Stops” campaign © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com World,” the Fort-de-France Bay is vast and protected 28 square miles (72km2) of maritime space, affording speedsters perfect conditions of the bay’s steady, moderate winds and smooth seas and the island’s low 80s temperatures. To date, about 40 participants have been registered in this seven series race (or foil types), representing most of today’s hydro-sailing boats. Foil types include the very fun and hightech Kitefoil and Windfoil—that may soon be seen at the Olympics—the oneman Onefly and the celebrated Moth; the race will also feature bigger crafts like the Flying Phantom, the Easy to Fly and the American favorite, GC32. The competition will include demonstrations and racing events in the Fort-de-France Bay; residents and guests will enjoy what promises to be a spectacular show. The program will also include races from the bay towards the farther shores of Trois-Ilets, Anse Mitan or Anses d’Arlet.

Airlines providing direct service to Martinique include Norwegian Air, American Airlines and Air France. Packages will be available with See page D6

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Enjoying what’s perfectly delightful about Summer! C ontinued from page D3 for its trip down south. It was obvious to us that she also was flying to Myrtle Beach. We are animal lovers so we got talking to her and it turns out that three times a year they fly to Myrtle Beach to visit the woman’s sister. She has three small dogs and the sister’s friend has two small dogs so all six small dogs get to romp around the back yard and they have a ball. Her dog, Bella, who is white with tan spots all over, is four years old and who weighs about nine pounds, definitely knows the “airport drill.” The woman said that when she sees the luggage coming out at home in Manhattan Bella gets very excited and jumps around in circles. It means that it’s vacation time in Myrtle Beach where they all can relax and have a good time.

Light Salads for Dinner

My family and I like having meat and potatoes for dinner but with the warm weather upon us my sister, Susan, reminded me that having a big cold salad for dinner a few times a week works. I agreed and recently got busy. I get a big glass bowl and put in some handfuls of fresh spinach that I have rinsed in cold water. I add whatever I can find in my refrigerator - cooked pieces of chicken, one or two hard boiled eggs, sliced tomatoes, fresh red onions, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, some chunks of cheddar or American cheese, cauliflower, some slices of red, green and/or yellow bell peppers, avocado slices and occasionally, bacon. I toss in a handful of croutons for their crunch and top it all off with whatever salad dressing I like - French, Italian,

Russian, etc. I always keep some bags of broccoli and cauliflower in the freezer so if I don’t happen to have any fresh items in the house I just defrost a few cups full of them ahead of time and add them to my bowl. Not everything has to go in, of course. I add what I want and try something slightly different the next time. I shake in a little bit of black pepper. Then I mix it thoroughly - from the bottom of the bowl up - and the colorful vegetables look tantalizing. When the days are hot a nice cold salad hits the spot. It’s easy to make and preparing this dinner doesn’t heat up the kitchen or my house when the temperature soars. Adding some glasses of freshly prepared iced tea for my family members and me, we are all set.

Seeing Things Differently

One thing I like doing from time to time is hanging out in my back yard hammock. When the weather is nice, when I lie horizontally and see the blue skies of summer and watch the cumulus clouds drifting by, it makes me feel as if I haven’t got a care in the world. It makes my to-do list aka as my “list of responsibilities” look approachable, surmountable. It makes everything else I have to do in the days and the weeks ahead seem possible. The same thing happens whenever I float face up in the ocean or a pool. I feel as if time has stopped and I’m floating on air when actually I’m floating on water and as I relax the whole world in front of me seems to drift right on by. This mental yoga helps me to unwind, to recharge and to put things into perspective and when I’m ready to rejoin the world again nothing seems as challenging as it did before I walked up to that hammock or that ocean or that brilliant blue pool.

Louis Armstrong Sang It Best …

The lyrics to the song, “What a Wonderful World,” were written by Robert Thiele and George David Weiss. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong when he was 66 years old and released in 1967 as a single which topped the pop charts in the United Kingdom. Louis Armstrong’s recording was inducted in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. The New Orleans native lived in a modest, two-story red brick home in Corona, Queens, with his wife, Lucille, for the last three decades of his life which is now the Louis Armstrong House Museum. The song was initially offered to Tony Bennett, who turned it down. Then it was offered to Louis Armstrong. He had a gravelly or raspy voice and a sensitive delivery. Over the years many other artists have sung this song. It’s poignant and it’s optimistic. Whenever I think of summer I automatically think of this song because it’s my favorite summertime song. Some of the words go: “I see trees of green, red roses too I see them bloom for me and you And I think to myself what a wonderful world I see skies of blue and clouds of white The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night And I think to myself what a wonderful world The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky Are also on the faces of people going by I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do …”

Liking Leisure Time

with relatives and friends. On summer vacation I want to kick back my sheets and leave my bed unmade all day long. I want to decide at the last minute whether I’ll have toast, cereal or scrambled eggs for breakfast. If I feel like hitting a specialty coffee shop every day and ordering whatever I want - a mocha, hazelnut, vanilla or caramel-flavored iced coffee, blended into a delicious smoothie - I will. I want to cast my pretty watch aside and not think about clocks or whatever time it might happen to be, at least until the summer is over. If I have the inclination and the time, I’ll jump into a pool or the chilly ocean and feel their refreshing waves wash over me. Perhaps best of all, I think I’ll stay up late every night and watch reruns of “Seinfeld,” laughing at all of the punchlines and feeling as if I don’t have a care in the world. There is something deliciously lazy about summer, about enjoying every single minute and about not having to account for very much. What reminds me of being a kid in the summer is just that - feeling carefree, unencumbered and so unabashedly unaccountable. This is the one season that makes me feel so free and so relaxed. By September I feel renewed, recharged and reinvigorated. I hope that these summer days drag on slowly so I can savor each and every one of them. Author Regina Brett once wrote about this fine season: “Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds.

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Caribbean Destinations: Best Way to Help Rebuild is Simply to Come, Enjoy Continued from page D5 lodging and event access tickets. For more information visit the new website www.martinique-regatta.com Registration is open until October 17th, 2018 www.martinique-regatta. com/index.php/en/register/ American Airlines operates nonstop from Miami to Martinique year-round, increasing from one flight weekly up to six times weekly in high season. Norwegian Air is increasing US winter seasonal routes to Martinique: Fort Lauderdale to Martinique service will resume on October 31 with four flights weekly (increased from three flights weekly last year); New York-JFK to Martinique

service will resume on October 28, 2018, with six flights, two flights more than the previous season. ‘The Rhythm Never Stops’ Caribbean tourism interests are optimistic that strong consumer demand for a Caribbean travel experience and increased tourism investments in hotels and airport improvements bode well for the future of tourism, which is exceeding 2018 expectations despite the fact that some hotels in six of the Caribbean’s 32 major destinations are still in rebuilding mode following last year’s hurricanes. “A growing number of travelers are understanding that the Caribbean is a vast region comprising many diverse destinations all rich in natural

beauty but each distinct in its history, music, culture, food and welcoming hospitality,” said Frank Comito, CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). “Just like a winter blizzard may affect the northeastern United States while people are sunbathing on Miami Beach, a weather incident in one part of the Caribbean does not affect the overwhelming majority of the Caribbean.” That includes the summer season, which is when hurricanes are most frequent. “Over the years, we have done number of things in the region to even out seasonality – gone are the days when seasonality curves. There are

festivals and events inserted into nonwinter to give extra value. Weather events are a fact of life. “The thing about a hurricane is that it doesn’t surprise you – there is advance notification – people can adjust plans and we can also.” The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) are launching a regional tourism marketing campaign themed, “The Rhythm Never Stops” – a theme that is adaptable for each individual destination to define “rhythm,” to express the spirit, energy and resilience of destinations, while offering a nod to fostering year-round travel and evening out seasonality. The campaign, initially funded with

$400,000, is being supported by private sector partners including Mastercard, Marriott and some airlines, with more partners being sought. “But we are going to use ‘The Rhythm Never Stops’ in lots different ways so it will have all kinds of meaning to it,” Dinosio D’Aguilar, chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, said at a media briefing in June.”In the Bahamas, the rhythm never stops,

in Jamaica the rhythm never stops, in Martinique and in Grenada. And in each of the countries will have its own interpretation of its story and its rhythm and its never-stopness. “Each country will have own story about its rhythm. The campaign is intended to benefit the entire regionthat we are open for business – though affected countries coming back at different rates. We can’t always wait for

everything dotted before people come back. The first priority is to protect safety, but how many times do you see a ‘Pardon us while we renovate’ sign? The islands are in various stages (of rebuilding) but the rest of the Caribbean is vibrant.” _____________________________ © 2018 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights

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7 Ways to Turn a Boring Side Salad into a Main Dish Summer Salad BY MARY HUNT

If there’s one food that signals the arrival of summer, it’s gotta be salad. Backyard gardens everywhere are bursting with beautiful tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and basil. But the same warm sun that nudges produce to perfection can also zap all the energy from the average cook. That’s why we love big, lovely summer salads. We can step away from the hot stove to eat well any night of the week. And now the problem: How? Where’s the recipe? Truth be told, there really aren’t a lot of specific recipes for entree-worthy salads. What we need is a formula of easy-to-remember yet specific steps that will let us use what we have already to create hearty summer meals that even our pickiest eaters will enjoy. START WITH A BIG BOWL. Depending on how many you’ll be serving, this may need to be really big. Because salad ingredients generally have low-energy density and high water content, you’re going to lean on volume to fill and satisfy even the hungriest member of the family. GET CREATIVE WITH THE GREENS. Sticking to the basics -- iceberg, butterhead, leaf, romaine -- is an easy fallback but a rut some of us get stuck in. Adding kale, spinach, arugula and any of the hybrids you’ll find at farmers markets and your own backyard garden will give you a lot of bang for your buck. LOAD IN THE PROTEIN. Salad works with almost every type of protein. A big main dish salad is the perfect place for sliced and cut up pieces of steak, chicken, shrimp, beans, eggs and cheese. Think of those small portions of protein you brought home from a restaurant or what was leftover from last night’s barbecue. Instead of trying to reheat, repurpose it into tonight’s salad. ADD CARBS. Healthy carbohydrates are good for you and help to bring variety and balance to a big main dish salad. They

should account for about one-third of a well-balanced big salad. Carbs like cooked whole-grain noodles, couscous, rice, quinoa and sweet potato are super filling and quickly satisfying. FILL IN WITH FRUITS AND VEGGIES.

Here’s the perfect place for strawberries, slices of apple or mango. Add nutrient-dense items you have like corn, broccoli, pumpkin, beets, green beans and squash. Load in zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes -- just about anything you have on hand is a likely candidate here. GO NUTS. A great salad has a little crunch, and nuts do that very well. Add a handful of almonds, walnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts or cashews to your salad. Worried about too much fat? Don’t be. According to my personal physician, unsaturated fats like the ones found in nuts can actually help lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and help to satisfy your hunger. DRESS IT UP. Bottled dressings are fine if that’s what you have and prefer. Or try this healthy homemade vinaigrette that is so easy to make and absolutely fabulous! HOMEMADE VINAIGRETTE 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 freshly ground black pepper In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is incorporated. This recipe will dress six to eight side salads or one big entree salad for four. Mary invites questions, comments and tips at mary@everydaycheapskate. com, or c/o Everyday Cheapskate, 12340 Seal Beach Blvd., Suite B-416, Seal Beach, CA 90740. This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered indi-

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Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule-Next on Wednesday, August 12th

Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. There are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/cat volunteer orientation being held Wednesday, July 11th at 7:00 PM. All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program, tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be. Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month with exceptions for holidays. The next orientation dates are:

Sunday, September 9th, 3PM Sunday, October, 14th, 3PM

Are you ready for a fun night out that will include dinner, a live auction, jewelry shopping, raffles and more? Then join us on Friday night, August 10th at 6:30 PM for a great new SPAYghetti event to benefit our feral cat programs. Download flyer here. The event will be at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. Tickets are $20 and include dinner, salad, dessert and

soda/coffee/tea. Tickets can be purchased on our website http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/spayghetti-dinner-helpfor-feral-cat-programs/ by clicking on the Paypal link. You can also mail your request with check to Last Hope Inc., Attn; Spayghetti Dinner; P.O. Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. Mailed ticket purchased must be received no later than Tuesday, August 7th.

Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-7605534. You can download it here. Mention if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to attend the orientation. We look forward to having you on our team!

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14 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Gina M. Florio, German W. Woodie, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/23/2017 and entered on 10/24/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on July 31, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 11 Belfry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 45, BLOCK: 380, LOT: 12. Approximate amount of judgment is $204,905.81 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6143/2016. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832. Mark Ricciardi, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY, 11706 MIT 5686 4X 06/29,07/06,13,20 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007-CH4 Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-CH4, Plaintiff AGAINST Mirno Berrios, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 8/30/2017 and entered on 9/8/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on August 07, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 69 West Marie Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

LEGAL NOTICES improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 11, BLOCK: 175, LOT: 160. Approximate amount of judgment is $587,248.46 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 5481/2014. Richard Langone, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY. 11706 MIT 5687 4X 07/06,13,20,27 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST Regina F. Perrotta a/k/a Regina F. Brandt, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 4/27/2018 and entered on 4/30/2018, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on August 7, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 77 Prairie Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 51., BLOCK: 154, LOT: 15. Approximate amount of judgment is $371,567.48 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 6475/2016. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832. Karen C. Grant, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY. 11706 MIT 5688 4X 07/06,13,20,27 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-2, Plaintiff against

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Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered May 17, 2018 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau County Supreme Court 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola NY 11501 on August 7, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 8 Sherwood Road, Levittown, NY 11756. Sec 45 Block 124 Lot 25. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Meadow, in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $894,166.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 8276/2012. Cash will not be accepted at the sale. Janine Lynam, Esq., Referee 11120 MIT 5689 4X 07/06,13,20,27 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against JENNY YUN A/K/A JENNY KANG, 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 December 17, 2016 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 August 14, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 10 California Street, Hicksville, New York 11801. Sec 11 Block 292 Lot 53 and 54. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, not an Incorporated Village, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $377,675.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 08-005529. Mark McKew, Esq., Referee VERJN115 MIT 5690 4X 07/13,20,27,08/03 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau M&T Bank, Plaintiff AGAINST Vincent J. Valenti, et Defendant

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07, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 4 Thorne Court, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 47, BLOCK: D, LOT: 118. Approximate amount of judgment is $178,166.71 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009253/2013. For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 2802832. Robert L. Ryan Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7315 4X 07/06,13,20,27 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF FULLY LIVING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on January 17, 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: 7014 13th Avenue, Suite 202, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The principal business address of the LLC is: 42 Coronet Crescent, Bethpage, NY, 11714. Purpose: any lawful act or activity BN 7316 6X 07/06,13,20,27,08/03,10

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Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 10/26/2016 and entered on 11/10/2016, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Courtroom of the Supreme Court Mineola, 100 Supreme Court Drive, The Calendar Control Part (CCP), Mineola, NY on August 14, 2018 at 11:30 AM premises known as 650 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 46, BLOCK: 576, LOT: 70. Approximate amount of judgment is $481,064.72 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 10526/2013. Karen C. Grant, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY, 11706 BN 7317 4X 07/13,20,27,08/03 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau 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 March 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 21stday of August, 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 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 7318 4X 07/20,27,08/03,10

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The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2018 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean’s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades earning at least a 3.30 quality point average. The following students from your area were named to the Dean’s List: Melissa Lucy Dulberg of Plainview; Vincent Micheal Falkowski of Hicksville; Taylor Renee Sammis of Plainview; Natalie A Sopchak of Levittown; Sydney M Sopchak of Levittown. Stephanie Katartzis of Bethpage; Lauren Rothstein of Bethpage; Taylor Renee Sammis of Plainview. n

Curry College is proud to announce that Grant Micari of Plainview has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.30 GPA, have no incompletes, and have no grade lower than a “C” for the semester. n

At East Carolina University, 5,479 students received degrees on May 4th, in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The following local students earned degrees: James McAleer of Levittown graduated with a CERT-Quant Meth Soc and Beh Sc Nicole Salonia of Levittown graduated with a MA-School Psychology Taylor Maleska of Bethpage graduated with a BS-Nutrition and Dietetics n

SUNY New Paltz announces the conferral of undergraduate degrees to new alumni who graduated following the Spring 2018 semester: Bethpage Liana Bellise, Annamaria Formichelli Plainview Billie Golan, Hana Goldstein, Alex Mandel, Marlee Migdale, Brett Pinsky, Elena Rothenberg, Samantha Warner Levittown Benjamin Bickford, Samantha Bray, Ashley DeMartino, Melissa Lauth Patricia Mollo, Brett Pinsky, Lionel Roseval, Laura Stuart, Stephanie Volpe, Samantha Warner Hicksville Caitlin Reardon, Daniel Sloan n

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A total of 1,445 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2018 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more. Paula Adelstein of Plainview Jessica Anderson of Levittown Adam Arochas of Plainview Edward Bossong of Hicksville Nicole Chrysanthem of Plainview Margaret Colasanti of Hicksville Kristen Collins of Hicksville Deanna Gorecki of Levittown Rachel Gorelik of Plainview Joseph Iglesias of Hicksville Samantha Jessop of Plainview Ashley Jones of Levittown Elizabeth Joosten of Hicksville Matthew Kurnit of Plainview Sydney Kurnit of Plainview Emily Leger of Hicksville Stephanie Mariani of Plainview Conall Mcmahon of Levittown Ryan Mendes of Plainview Jennifer Motschmann of Levittown Nicholas Rigali of Levittown Kevin Stursberg of Plainview Ethan Teper of Plainview Adriana Ventrice of Levittown Jamie Willett of Plainview Karlene Ziegler of Levittown n

The following students graduated in May 2018 at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. Brigid Fitzpatrick of Levittown earned an associate’s degree in hotel and resort management Bridget Haese-Schweitzer of Levittown earned an associate’s degree in veterinary science technology Marianna Scarallo of Levittown earned a bachelor’s degree in hotel and resort management n

Rebecca Rilling of Hicksville has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for earning Honors during the Spring 2018 semester. Rilling is majoring in environmental engineering. Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits).

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board honored Joseph Glovack of Bethpage with the Veteran Volunteer of the Year Award at the Town’s Veterans Volunteer Awards Ceremony Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board honored Joseph Glovack of Bethpage with the Veteran Volunteer of the Year Award at the Town’s Veterans Volunteer Awards Ceremony, held in conjunction with the Town’s Annual Salute to America Concert at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa. During the program, the Town proudly recognized and honored all of men and women in the United States Armed Forces, as well as amazing local veterans, who continue to be involved in the community and advocate for those who have served this great nation. “Joseph Glovack is an inspiration to all of us, and I am proud to recognize and honor him as he has helped to shape our community for the better through his continued advocacy and exemplary community service,” said Supervisor Saladino. “On top of his decorated military career, Joseph Glovack continues to remain active in his local community and with veterans issues, and frequently visits VA hospitals and nursing homes, collects needed items for active duty armed forces personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has volunteered with the Salvation Army homeless shelter for over 18 years. I am proud to help shine a light on all the amazing accomplishments Joseph Glovack has achieved for veterans and the community, and honor him as this

year’s Veteran Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient.” The Veteran Volunteer of the Year Recipient is Joseph Glovack of Bethpage, who is a Vietnam Veteran, who served in the United States Navy and is a member of American Legion Post 1812 in Plainview. He served honorably on active duty from 1967 through 1971, but his service to his nation and his fellow veterans did not end in Vietnam. His advocacy on behalf of his fellow service members has been constant and remarkable. Joseph has been a member of the American Legion for more than 28 years and is an Honorary Life Member, having served through all the chains of command. His efforts on behalf of veterans are extensive and include frequent visits to the VA Nursing Home/Hospital and his tireless support of local homeless veteran’s stand-downs. Supervisor Saladino added “Veterans deserve the continuing support of the entire community for the extraordinary sacrifices they have made to keep America the land of the free. Our ‘Salute to America’ Concert and the Veterans Volunteer Awards are just a small way in which we can remind our veterans that their efforts are not and will never be forgotten.” For more information regarding Veterans Services offered by the Town of Oyster Bay, please visit www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 797-7875.

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Left to right: Levittown Historical Society & Museum Vice President Bob Koenig, Father Ralph Somer (Pastor of St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Levittown), and President Paul Manton. Father Ralph Somer from St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Levittown gave a presentation at the Levittown Historical Museum. Father Ralph presented a PowerPoint on the history of St. Bernard’s. Historically, about one-third

of Levittown’s residents have been Catholics, so the church has played an important role in the community’s development. For more info on the Levittown Museum, visit its page on Facebook!

Kumon Center awards ceremony

Legislator Ferretti was privileged to be the keynote speaker at the Kumon Learning Center of Levittown Awards on Sunday, June 3rd. Pictured are Mrs. Kay, Kumon Learning Center director; Legislator John Ferretti; and Krystal Wolfe, teacher at Kumon Learning Center. Legislator Ferretti said “ I am so proud of all my young constituents!”

Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker was pleased to attend the Annual Plainedge High School Senior Awards Presentation held at the Brian Moore Athletic Center. This year, she was proud to present the Legislative

Bethpage HS presents Scholar Athlete Awards

Citizenship Award to Liam Mahon, and the Extraordinary Effort Award to Brandon Natale. Both are outstanding young men who are deserving of recognition.

Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker was pleased to attend the Bethpage High School Varsity Athletic Awards which were held in the gymnasium on Monday, June 4th, where she presented the 2018 Scholar Athlete Awards to Jason Steier and Gillian O’Boyle. Above: BHS Principal Michael Spence, Scholar Athlete Jason Steier, Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Scholar Athlete Gillian O’Boyle, Bethpage UFSD Superintendent Terrance Clark Liam Mahon with Legislator Rose Marie Walker

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Rotary Club installs officers

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (center) recently welcomed the new officers of the Rotary Club of Hicksville South, who will continue the tradition of serving the community and improving the lives of their friends and neighbors through their new roles with the organization. Pictured here are Thomas Coughlin of BCB-Indus American Bank, Raj Jaggi, Sonia Saled, Sameera Shadan, outgoing President Dr. Urmilesh Arya, and incoming President Ms. Roopam Maini.

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