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Friday, September 1, 2017

Vol. 77, No. 35

9/11 firefighter honored with street renaming ceremony

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Assemblyman helps out with food drive

People turned out in droves on Saturday, August 12th, for the Long Island Cares Summer Food Drive at King Kullen in Bethpage. The organization collected 1,171 pounds of food during the event to help Long Island families in need. State Assemblyman, Michael Montesano, helped to pitch in at the food drive, greeting customers and people who were dropping off canned goods and other food items to help struggling families put food on the table. “1,171 pounds of food will help so many families across Long Island,” said Montesano. “I’m proud to have

partnered with Long Island Cares and to have been part of the Summer Food Drive to end hunger. I hope this food drive inspires more people to donate.” This is the first year that Long Island Cares is holding their Summer Food Drive where local assemblyman are coming together to pitch in to help out with food donations. “Summer time is one of the lowest periods of people donating food, so for us to get the help of legislative leaders is an extra benefit,” said William Gonyou, Community Events and Food Drive Manager at

Long Island Cares Inc. Gonyou said there are 13 scheduled Food Drive’s across Long Island this summer with various legislative leaders in each district participating in the events. “Our goal is to collect 15,000 pounds of food before summer’s end. So far we have held nine drive’s and raised 11,012 pounds of food.” People can donate any type of nonperishable food item including canned vegetables and fruits, boxed milk, rice, cereals, tomatoe sauce See page 6

This past Saturday, Ballad Lane in Hicksville was officially renamed Raymond J. Pfeifer Way in honor of the former New York City firefighter who died after suffering from a 9/11 post related illness earlier this year. Hundreds of people turned out for the ceremony, including officials from Nassau County and the Town of Oyster Bay as well as city and local firefighters. “Ray’s whole life was about serving others. That was his whole purpose” said, FDNY Chief, Joseph Pfeifer, who spoke at the ceremony. “Streets are named not only to show us where we are but to give us a sense of direction. Ray gave us all a sense of direction. When people walk down this street they will remember what he was all about.” After 9/11 happened, Ray Pfeifer spent months on end digging through piles of wreckage and rubble for lost FDNY members and some of his closest friends. In the years after the collapse of the Twin Towers, Pfeifer, like many other first responders working at the site, developed health problems including asthma, gastrointestinal diseases and different types of cancer. Despite losing a kidney and one of his legs to his 9/11 related illness, Pfeifer endured through the pain and was one of biggest supporters of getting the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act passed in Washington. “He changed things for a lot of people who spent months on end working at Ground Zero,” said Joseph Pfeifer. “That was just Ray. He wanted to bring people together and keep them safe, especially our first responders.” Ray’s family including his widowed wife, Caryn and two children, Terrance and daughter, Taylor attended the ceremony. Caryn spoke about how special her husband was and how his name will continue to live on through the renaming of their street. “People will drive down Ballad Lane and look up and see this special sign and smile because they’ll know Ray will always be with us. They’ll know he will always be watching down over us.”

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CDA bus trip to Sands Casino

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Hicksville chapter, is planning a bus trip to the Sands Casino, in Bethlehem, PA, on Tuesday, September 26th. Cost: $43 per person, which includes the driver’s tip Give back: $30 slot play and $5 food voucher

Please arrive at 8:30 am. Return approx. 8:30 pm Parking: # 999 So. Oyster Bay Road (dead end) Reservations: call Barbara at (516) 935-5576 Please make checks payable to CDA. The first to pay is the first on the bus, etc.

Supermarket Bingo The Joseph Barry Columbiettes will be holding a Supermarket Bingo onFriday, October 27. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Games start 7:00 pm. Admission is $8.00 per person (includes one set of cards) Additional cards & specials will be available.

Raffles, Lottery Board, and 50/50 Coffee and Cake & Cash Bar Call for Reservations Louise 1-516938-0963 or Ronnie 516-428-3245 The Columbiettes meet at 45 Heitz Place, Hicksville. (Wheelchair accessible)

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To the Editor: Political fighting is nothing like the antisemitic and racist hate that is gripping our nation more each day, Supervisor Saladino. We are seeing more swastikas, racist messages and hate crimes in our local communities. There is also the emboldened re-emergence of the neoNazis and KKK without their hoods, chanting abhorrent words against Jews and minorities alike, trying to incite riots. These true hatemongers -- not

“Rheumatoid Arthritis” topic of free lecture at Winthrop NYU Winthrop is offering a free seminar for the community, “How Do I Know If I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and How Is It Treated in 2017?” on Tuesday, September 12, at 7 PM. The program will be held in the NYU Winthrop Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Blvd., at the corner of Second Street in Mineola in Room G018. It will provide an overview of RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) and will also address treatments. Physicians from NYU Winthrop’s Division of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, Steven Carsons, MD; Elise Belilos, MD and Kristina Belostocki, MD, will discuss the key signs of RA, how physicians diagnosis the condition, and how it is distinguished from other forms of arthritis and joint

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pain. Attendees will also learn about new developments in RA treatment. The program will include a question and answer period. Limited parking is available at the Research & Academic Center. Additional parking is available at the commuter lot on the corner of First St. and Third Ave., which is free after 6 PM. Parking is also available across the street from the Center in the garage behind the 120 Mineola Blvd. building, which is also free after 6 PM. Entrance to the garage is on First Avenue. Admission is free, but seating is limited and reservations are required. To register, please call (516) 663-3916. For information on other free community education programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

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your political opponents-- spew the type of hate that is designed to terrorize people and remind the targeted populations of those times when they were not welcome in their communities and were tortured and killed for their race, nationality or religion. That is what we were calling for an end to at the Rally for Unity on Sunday. It was not a forum for you to take a page from Trump’s playbook and whine about your political opponents. It’s not all about you, Supervisor. Karen Higgins

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Business partners Rich Aponte and Lisa McCarthy are the proud co-owners of CrossFit 712 at 81 East Barclay Street in Hicksville, the former home office of Long Island newspaper chain Litmor Publishing, Inc. Their studio opened earlier this year and has flourished in providing central Nassau County with certified trainers and a personal touch to a new, growing workout option. As a fitness industry phenomenon CrossFit has sprung up in major cities, suburbs, strip malls and downtown areas across America. Aponte says the target demographics of the business started a couple years ago with a niche market of younger people (under 45) and the popularity has allowed trainers and fitness professionals like him expand that in both directions. Teenagers to seniors age 75 participate at his Hicksville gym, and one woman, 74-year-old member Luisa, serves as inspiration for the trend. “It has always been marketed as a fitness activity for everybody and infinitely scalable. But often times, ten years ago if you went into a gym you did not see everyday people – there were athletes and younger folks and it intimidated a lot of people. I’d like to continue to change that, we’ve been working hard at it. I have been work-

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ing with folks like Luisa for a long while and she’s been able to live a much stronger life. Her every day has changed, and this is really aligning with what my goal is,” Aponte says. The tide has turned from when CrossFit was considered a hyper workout activity “for people who want to be athletes or cover models.”

“For some people the goal is just to get through a day without back pain and/or hip pain, or being able to walk a certain distance like train station to their house, or even from the car to inside their home. Those are things I interview folks about when they come here. I find out their goals and work specifically with them, tailoring every

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workout,” says Aponte. McCarthy says the Hicksville location takes the stigma out of CrossFit and opens new doors for people of “all shapes and sizes” – even some still able to order from a kids’ menu. This summer brought in a crop of younger teens and student-athletes who want to increase their stamina and endurance. One 14 year-old, Justin, as well as two 12-year-olds who are all swimmers train at the gym. Aponte says these boys are pretty fearless, and he works within the limit of their physical abilities and because they compete in a sport, he focuses on keeping them mobile, fast and well stretched-out. He sees their benefits from CrossFit in training to become stronger and develop quickness. “I also try to provide them with advice on how to recover after swim meets or workouts and how to eat proper diets. Feeding the body is just as important. Again with every person it’s down to specific goals, and it’s my business to find those out,” he explained. McCarthy says with encouragement and proper management of their training, gym members start with a scaled workout suited for their abilities and over time they develop and build on it at their own pace. Once a new client See page 15

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County Clerk meets with senior citizen group

Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell, recently joined a meeting of the Hicksville/Levittown Senior Citizens Group at Levittown Hall in Hicksville to speak with members about the services the Clerk’s office provides to residents. Among the services discussed was the recording of Veteran’s Discharge Papers (DD-214) free of charge. As an incentive for veterans to take advantage of this service, Clerk O’Connell talked about the Nassau Veterans Recognition Program which offers discounts at participating businesses throughout Nassau County to Veterans for recording their discharge papers. Clerk O’Connell also advised the residents about mass mailing solicitations for costly deed retrieval services, some of which would cost 1000% more than the Clerk’s Office fees, and to disregard such offers. She cautioned homeowners about other types of scams the Clerk’s Office has seen and initiatives undertaken to assist and protect homeowners against predatory scams. County Clerk O’Connell reminded residents it is not necessary to retain a service such as this to get a copy of your deed. Certified copies of deeds can always be obtained from the County Clerk’s Office for $5 to $10. Anyone wishing to request a certified copy of their deed can contact Clerk O’Connell’s office at 516-571-2664 for further information.

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Bethpage School District welcomes its newest educators Discover what all the BUZZ is about! During an orientation at the Bethpage School District, 25 new faculty and staff members received tote bags filled with materials for the upcoming year.

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The Bethpage School District welcomed 25 new members to its educational community with a detailed orientation program on Aug. 28. The day was designed to ensure a smooth transition for the educators into their new positions by familiarizing them with the district’s tradition of excellence and demonstrating ways to implement that tradition. The day-long orientation began with breakfast and welcoming remarks from central administrators and district directors in the high school senior courtyard. Each new instructional member received a Bethpage School District tote bag filled with informational materials for a successful school year. The program included a bus tour of the community, with stops at local busi-

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From page 1 and other goods. “These type of drives serve as a significant tool in meeting our vision of a hunger free Long Island, “ said Gonyou. “This series of food drives helps us put more food on the tables of our friends

and neighbors facing food insecurity.” The last four Food Drive’s of the season will take place in Franklin Square, Long Beach, Rockville Centre and in North Patchogue. To find out more about the drives and where to donate food, people can visit their website, www.licares.org

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Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

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On Erma Drive in East Meadow, a victim’s vehicle was discovered to have been keyed. The damage occurred between 5 p.m. on August 5 and 2:57 p.m. on August on August 14.

Sometime between 4 p.m. on August 11 and 7:45 a.m. the next morning, the mailbox of a victim’s home on Roxbury Avenue in Wantagh was vandalized.

The rear window of a vehicle that was parked on North Broadway in Hicksville between 10:30 a.m. and 12:12 p.m. on August 9 was found to have been broken when the owner returned. n

Headphones were stolen from a vehicle on Washington Avenue in Westbury between 1 and 5 a.m. on August 10. n

On Erma Drive in East Meadow, a victim returned to her parked car at 6 a.m. on August 10 to find it had been keyed. She had left it parked at that location at 12 midnight. n

On Birchwood Court in Mineola, unknown subjects keyed a victim’s vehicle sometime between 9:30 p.m. on August 10 and 4:30 p.m. the next afternoon. n

At a parking lot on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, a 22-year-old man from Queens Village was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana on August 10 at 10:15 p.m. n

On August 11, between 12:30 and 7:30 a.m., a victim reports that unknown subjects poured milk over his vehicle and damaged his mailbox on Stirrup Lane in Levittown. n

At 1 a.m. on August 11, a mailbox was stolen from a residence on Sprucewood Drive in Levittown. On Wellington Road South in Garden City South, an unknown subject damaged the front quarter panel of a victim’s vehicle at 3 a.m. on August 11. At 3:48 a.m. on August 11, a 24-yearold man from Far Rockaway was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on South Franklin Street and Fulton Avenue in Hempstead. On Conway Street in Seaford, a victim has reported that his mailbox was

On Lawrence Street in Farmingdale, the left driver’s side window of a victim’s vehicle was found to have been broken. The damage occurred between 8 and 11:45 p.m. on August 11. n

On August 12 at 6 a.m., unknown subjects damaged a car that was parked on Spring Avenue in Uniondale. n

A purse and its contents were stolen from a vehicle on Evergreen Drive in Westbury between 7:30 p.m. on August 13 and 8 a.m. the following morning. n

Between 9:30 p.m. on August 13 and 5 a.m. the next morning, all three passenger-side windows and the rear right tire of a victim’s vehicle were damaged while parked on Stevens Street in Roosevelt. n

At 10 a.m. on August 14, a victim’s fence was damaged on Lakeville Lane in East Meadow by unknown subjects. n

At the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Plainview, a backpack containing military ID, travel card, and assorted clothing and equipment were stolen at 11:30 p.m. on August 14. n

On Martin Lane in Westbury, a victim has reported that the front and rear driver’s side tires of her vehicle were found slashed. The car had been parked between 12:45 and 7:45 a.m. on August 15. n

On August 15 at 11 p.m., a victim left his vehicle parked on Washington Avenue in Westbury. When he returned at 9 a.m., he found that it had been spray painted on the driver’s side front and rear doors of the vehicle. n

On St. Paul’s Place in West Hempstead, a victim reports that unknown subjects damaged the left rear driver’s side window of her vehicle at 6 p.m. on August 16.

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MacArthur High School student Jason Tramontana was named a Rensselaer medalist with, left, guidance counselor Stacy Phillips and, right, Principal Joseph Sheehan.

Levittown student named a Rensselaer medalist

Levittown MacArthur High School junior Jason Tramontana has been named a Rensselaer medalist for excellence in mathematics and science. As a medalist, Jason will receive a $25,000 per year merit scholarship if he decides to enroll at the prestigious Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Jason is a member of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Quiz Bowl

and Mathletes and is enrolled in the district’s computer integrated manufacturing course. He is also a member of the school’s varsity baseball and volleyball teams. Jason said he plans on pursuing a career in engineering and that he is seriously considering enrolling at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Levittown Historical society upcoming meetings “Levittown and Comic-Con”

Arthur Tripp, co-founder of ComicCon explores the work of some of the artists, including many from Levittown, who brought the heroes, villains, and out-of-this-world adventures to life in the pages of comic books and magazines. September 18, at 7:30pm. Levittown Museum.

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bration of our community. Come hear Bob, the Society’s Vice President, perform his odes to Levittown and the American Dream. Bob will also show his life in music and songwriting in Videos, audios, memorabilia. October 16 at 7:30pm. Levittown Museum.

“Levittown Myths/Misconceptions”

Society President Paul Manton discusses the ten most prevalent myths/ misconceptions abut Levittown’s founding and subsequent history. November 20, at 7:30pm. Levittown Museum.

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Saratoga Springs is Firmly En Pointe as Center for Dance, Culture BY KAREN RUBIN

With just one full day to explore Saratoga Springs, I am still able to take in the high points that distinguish this town, which has been so popular a place for visitors going back to the 14th century, when its mineral springs were first discovered by Native Americans. Later, it became a major center for organized horse-racing, a

tradition which remains today, and draws the biggest crowds during the six-weeks of racing season. But Saratoga Springs, owing to the millionaires and elites and then the colleges including Skidmore, has also become a cultural mecca, especially for dance. The Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center is the summer home for the New York City Ballet and now the

Saratoga Springs, home to the national Museum of Dance and summer home of the New York City Ballet, celebrates its connection to dance with painted shoes that decorate the streetscape © 2017 Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com

home of the National Museum of Dance. (see 8/18, 8/25) During my one full day in Saratoga Springs, after thoroughly exploring its horse-racing traditions at the race track and the National Museum of Racing, I next visit the National Museum of Dance, which is located just at the entrance to the Saratoga Spa State Park in what had been the historic Washington Bathhouse (there is still an exhibit to the historic spa). This is such a surprise. It exquisitely reflects the visual as well as the athletics and art of dance; surprised at seeing video going back to 1895 of dance. All the dance legends are represented with stunning photos, videos, costumes. Established in 1986, the National Museum of Dance & Hall of Fame is the only museum of its kind in the nation and one of only a few in the world dedicated to the art of dance (which is why they claim the name, “National.”) It is set in the former Washington Bathhouse, a 1918 Arts & Crafts style building in the Saratoga Spa State Park which provided health spa treatments (there are rooms you can visit from that time). The Museum’s archives house a growing collection of photographs, videos, costumes, documents, biographies and artifacts that honor all forms of dance throughout history. The museum’s galleries feature rotating exhibits and three permanent exhibits including the Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Hall of Fame. Dancers in Film, a delightful ongoing exhibition, celebrates the relationship between dancers and film, and features both well-known

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Dancing Athlete is an innovative exhibition that explores the inherent connections between dance and sports, and dancers and athletes, and the influence and confluence of these forms throughout history. Through costumes, photographs, video, objects, and archival materials, the exhibit examines these relationships within several themes such as cross training and physiological impact, shared movement vocabularies, and sports-inspired choreography, among others. A select group of athletes and dancers including Lynn Swann, Sugar

Ray Robinson, and Edward Villella are showcased as well as several choreographic works including Gene Kelly’s stunning “A Man’s Game”. By highlighting the athletic prowess of dancers and injecting popular sports and athletes, boys, especially, will better appreciate dance. Opened in 1987, the Dance Hall of Fame honors dance pioneers of all types whether they are choreographers, composers, writers, dancers, or patrons; there are more than 50 who are so far included in the Hall of Fame. Among them: Fred Astaire, George Balanchine, Agnes deMille, Rudolph Nureyev, Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Busby Berkeley, Jerome Robbins, Alvin Ailey, Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, The Nicholas Brothers, Bob Fosse, Marge Champion, Tommy Tune, Edward Villella and Michael Jackson and the newest inductees, Gregory Hines and Patricia Wilde who are featured in special exhibits devoted to their careers (see a complete list of the inductees, http://dancemuseum.org/exhibits/hof. html). The Museum campus also includes the Lewis A. Swyer Studios, a building constructed specifically for the purpose of keeping live dance as part of the Museum’s offerings. The Swyer Studios welcome frequent master classes, lecture/demonstrations, residencies, and other programs, as well as the Museum’s very own dance school, the School of the Arts, which offers dance classes to all ages, levels, and interests. The Museum also offers a wide selection of special programs,

events, and workshops throughout the year. Twist! Jump! Play! Dance! The Alfred Z. Solomon Children’s Wing is an interactive space just for kids! It includes a video library, reading corner, movement and balance toys, stage area and more. The Kids’ Gallery showcases rotating exhibits of children’s artwork and allows visitors to create their own masterpieces as well. The museum also offers a Resource Room with thousands of books, periodicals, and print items for dance research available to the public. When I visit, I notice young girls, their hair tied back in the bun typical of dancers, looking on with adoration. This is their Cooperstown. National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518-584-2225, dancemuseum.org, info@ dancemuseum.org. h Saratoga Spa State Park, distinguished by its classical architecture and listed as a National Historic Landmark, is noted for its diverse cultural, aesthetic and recreational resources. In addition to the nationally-known Saratoga Performing Arts Center, the Spa Little Theater, the National Museum of Dance, the Saratoga Automobile Museum, the Gideon Putnam Resort and Roosevelt Baths and Spa, Spa Golf Courses, the park offers a pool complex including slide complex and historic Victoria Pool surrounded by arched promenades; hiking and walking trails, See page D5

Caffè Lena, a famous folk-music venue since 1960, has just undergone a $2 million renovation but still offers an intimate space to appreciate folk, jazz, poetry John Morrissey’s casino in Congress Park has been turned into the Saratoga Springs and well-established performers as well as newcomers © 2017 Karen Rubin/ Historical Museum © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com goingplacesfarandnear.com

L.I. students head back to school! BY CLAIRE LYNCH It’s back to school time across Long Island and my family, like many families, has been gathering together backpacks and notebooks, new pens and pencils, lunch boxes and tablets. As the kids get their clothes and accessories ready for the new school year, many of them lament the unofficial end of summer and the fact that it is time to crack the books. Labor Day is on September 4 this year and most schools welcome back their students on September 5. It’s a brand-new year filled with the excitement that meeting new people and learning new things brings. For kindergartners it’s a time of exploring and discovery. Each accomplishment is a special moment, a time for applause. They learn how to count to 10. Many learn how to print their names for the first time. They spell new words and in time they sound out new words. They learn to read – if the youngsters haven’t done that before going to kindergarten – and they take a certain pleasure not only in reading books but in having them read to them. My friend, Lizzie, reads to her young children every night. My friend’s family has their routines – they have their dinner, play or watch TV for a while then when it’s time for the kids to get ready for bed they wash up and brush their teeth then hop into bed waiting for their mom or dad to read them a good book or two. The youngest kids enjoy hearing the Dr. Seuss books of course and the Biscuit books. The six year olds like the Pete the Cat books and the Pinkalicious and Purpilicious books. The boys like Dan Gutman’s “My Weird School” fiction books. The girls enjoy reading “Evangeline Mudd and the Golden-Haired Apes of the Ikkinasti Jungle” and the Amber Brown books. They hold their attention. Both boys and girls like reading “The Adventures of Taxi Dog.” Anything eye-catching and amusing usually draws them in. Many parents say that reading to their pre-school kids helps them learn to love reading and it also does a pretty good job in expanding their vocabulary. At school, the older kids get involved in doing research, going on computers, learning coding and assembling projects. Adjusting to the back-to-school routine can be hard at first for kids of all ages but after just a few days, most kids get acclimated to their routines. Whether they are taking the school bus, walking or going to school in a car

pool with friends, soon a routine is in place. This year my niece, Emma, and nephew, Kenny, came with my friend, Kelly, and me on a driving trip to Dennis Port, Mass., which is on Cape Cod. Another friend, Debbie, has lived there for more than 30 years. Both Debbie and her husband, Joe, work full-time jobs. During the winter they say that Dennis Port is pretty quiet with its year-round population of about 3,200 people. I would have thought that the area would get plenty of snow each winter but Debbie said that because it is an island and close to the Atlantic Ocean, they don’t get as much snow as some of the cities inland do. Once Memorial Day arrives, however, the Cape gets very busy with tourists. Dennis Port is east of Hyannis and southwest of Provincetown, Mass. Kelly, Emma, Kenny and I had the chance to visit Debbie and Joe, to have barbecues, go in the ocean which up north feels a lot colder than on Long Island, and a few times we took the 45-minute drive to Provincetown for meals at restaurants. Another time my two nephews, Patrick, Jr. and Jerry, had the chance to take a rather unusual trip with me, something I’m sure they will tell their friends about at school. We had a chance to go sleep with the wolves. My newest favorite wild animal is the wolf because not only have I read a lot about them but I recently had the chance to go to a non-profit place called the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) which is about 25 miles northeast of White Plains, NY, that lets members of the general public “sleep with the wolves.” The Wolf Conservation Center is located in South Salem, NY – not to be confused with Salem, NY, which is where I thought it was at first and that’s a long drive north and just west of the Vermont border. That’s north of Albany. South Salem only takes about 70 minutes to get there from Long Island by car. My friend, Marie, called me recently and said that she and three friends were going there for the weekend so did I want to join them in an adjacent tent? I said yes of course and was excited about our mini-vacation. I wanted to see the wolves that were posted on the Wolf Conservation Center’s web site (nywolf.org). The four wolves they mentioned were in captivity behind strong chain link fences. Other wild wolves were located further back on the WCC’s land but no one was allowed near them. The pups they had in May will eventually be released into the wild.

As the weekend approached we were given specific instructions by the Wolf Conservation Center which was to arrive at 5 p.m. on a Friday, unpack our car and get situated in our outdoor tent that was provided by the WCC. After getting off Route 35, we drove on a dirt road up a hill to the big wrought-iron gate entrance of the WCC. We wanted to meet Marie and her three friends outside of the gate and with some excellent timing, both of our cars arrived a few minutes before 5 p.m. We parked briefly, said hello to each other and proceeded to drive through the gate. And surprisingly we had to drive our cars up another hill where we parked them for the night. We then were directed by staff to our camping area. The four-person tent was small and basic but all was fine with the experience. We brought our own sleeping bags, air mattresses, pillows, etc. We also brought along our flashlights, insect repellant, some gallons of water, snacks and other “essentials” for roughing it overnight. Marie had baked some homemade brownies that she brought along for everyone and her friend, Sandy, had brought a great big bag of popcorn for our little group so that was enjoyable. We planned on having some s’mores and iced tea later, before hitting the sack (i.e., sleeping bags) that Friday night. At 6 p.m. the program for our entire group, which was about 25 people, started. There was a dinnertime pizza party with the ambassador wolves Nikai, Zephyr, Alawa and Atka. We got lots of information from seeing a detailed movie about wolves and from the many staff members that were around. They explained about the WCC’s efforts to help wolves and to conserve them for years to come. The tour guide explained that Nikai which means “Little Saint” or “One Who Wanders” is a tan and gray wolf who joined the Wolf Conservation Center family in May of 2014. He currently lives with his brother Zephyr, and sister, Alawa. Together with Atka, they make up the Ambassador Pack - the wolves on view as part of the

WCC’s education programs. Atka is the oldest ambassador wolf at the Wolf Conservation Center. He arrived there from Minnesota when he was just eight days old. He was raised by the WCC staff, volunteers, ambassador wolves and Eno. Eno was the WCC’s resident German shepherd dog and ambassador wolf nanny. We saw how the wolves interacted with each other and how they responded to having humans visiting them. Our tour guide howled at the wolves behind the fence and sure enough they howled back. She said that we could do the same so in no time at all about 25 people were howling at the wolves and they howled back. Hearing the wolves howling, young Patrick said, “Wow, that’s awesome!” around the same time that I heard Jerry say, “That’s cool!” The wolves howled on several occasions but not during sleep time. Our tour guide explained that wolves are not nocturnal so just like people, they like to sleep at night. Our tour guide said that the largest wolf in captivity at the Wolf Conservation Center weighs about 95 lbs. The most exciting part of the weekend, I thought, was going to sleep outside in a tent with several wolves sleeping close by. I felt assured because they were safely behind fences (aka “enclosures”), but all of us visitors – who are animal lovers – definitely felt a sense of excitement in the air. We had that special chance to observe some wolves up close. On Saturday morning we got up early and had a light breakfast at about 8:30 a.m. We chatted with other attendees about our thoughts and feelings about wolves – and about how important conservation efforts are. We walked around the area, explored the natural setting then packed up our things. The Wolf Conservation Center was getting ready for another educational presentation with other visitors later that day so sadly for us, it was time to go. We said goodbye to Marie and her friends as they finished packing their car and prepared to head back to the See page D6

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I haven’t seen any demographic numbers on this issue, but if the emailed questions I’m getting from golden years parents are any indication, then I think the number of senior citizens with young children at home is growing. I’m not talking about older folks raising one or more of their grandkids. That’s an issue I’ve discussed many times in this column. In a nutshell, I can tell them that grandkids usually will not qualify for benefits on grandma’s or grandpa’s Social Security record unless both parents are deceased or disabled. Or unless the grandparents have adopted the children. What I am discussing is people pushing Social Security age who have one or more minor children at home. And, of course, most of those inquiries are coming from men. I say that because of simple biology. It would be very rare for a woman in her 60s to have a child who is 18 years old or younger. (Eighteen is the usual cutoff age for children to qualify for Social Security dependent’s benefits.) So here are some examples of the questions I’ve been getting. Q: I am about to turn 62. I was planning to wait until 66 to retire and sign up for Social Security. But a guy I work with told me I might be financially ahead to sign up for Social Security now because I have a two kids, ages 12 and 10, and he said they could get benefits on my account. My wife is 47. And that same person told me she could also get Social Security. Is all of that true? A: It’s partially true. Assuming you stop working, you could apply for reduced retirement at age 62, and your kids would be due partial benefits on your account. For the time being, you can forget about your wife getting any Social Security on your account. Although the mother of a retiree’s minor children technically qualifies for benefits, there are two reasons why she won’t be due anything. One is if she is working. And the other reason has to do with rules that limit the amount of money that can be paid to a family with children getting Social Security benefits. For example, let’s say your full retirement age benefit is $2,000 per month. At age 62, you’d be due 75 percent of that, or $1,500. Each of your kids is technically due a rate equal to 50 percent of your FRA benefit. In other words, each child is due $1,000. But the law that limits what a family on Social Security can get generally caps your total benefits at 150 percent of your FRA amount. That means the maximum you and your family can get would be $3,000 per month. You have to be paid your benefit first. Again, that is $1,500. That leaves another $1,500 to be paid to your kids, so they would get $750 each. If your wife was not working, she could file for what are

called “young mother’s benefits.” But adding her to your record would merely split that remaining $1,500 three ways instead of two. In other words, she and the two kids would get $500 each. So there is no point in adding your wife to your Social Security account. Q: I took my Social Security when I was 66 years old. I am now 68. My wife is about to turn 66. We have a 32-year-old son living at home who has been severely disabled since birth. He is getting benefits on my Social Security record. We are wondering this: Can my wife sign up for spousal benefits on my record and save her own until age 70 when she would get the bonus for delayed retirement? A: Normally your wife could do that. (That is the “file and restrict” strategy that has been explained countless times in this column.) But because of the family maximum rules discussed in the previous answer, there would be no point in pursuing that strategy. Once again, I’ll use some numbers to explain. Let’s say you are getting $2,500 per month. Your son would be getting half of that -- $1,250. That means you are already being paid the 150 percent maximum family rate ($3,750) this is due on your Social Security account. If your wife were to file for spousal benefits on your record, she would technically also be due $1,250 per month. But because you and your son are already being paid the maximum benefit, anything paid to her would simply come off of what your son is due. Therefore, your wife and son would simply split the $1,250 that is left over after your $2,500 retirement benefit is paid, meaning they would get $625 each. So there is no point in having her file for spousal benefits because you will end up with the same $3,750 in total family benefits. Your wife can still delay signing up for her own Social Security until age 70 if she wants in order to get the delayed retirement bonus you mentioned. (She’d get an extra 32 percent tacked on to her monthly Social Security check.) It’s just that she won’t get anything on your record in the meantime. Q: I took my Social Security at age 66. I have a 49-year-old wife who is a stay-at-home mom and a 15-year-old son. They both get benefits on my record. I was told my wife’s benefits will stop when my son turns 16. Why? A: The law says a young mother’s benefits stop when her child turns 16. I’m sure the law assumes that once a child reaches that age, the government no longer needs to provide child care support to the mom. That’s the bad news for you. But the good news is that because of those family maximum rules I’ve been explaining in this column, the money amount you get each month won’t change. Frankly, there really

was no point in having your wife on your Social Security account in the first place because she and your son are simply splitting the benefit he normally would have received on his own. So when your son reaches age 16 and your wife comes off the beneficiary rolls,

your son will simply get the full amount they were getting together. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Saratoga Springs is Firmly En Pointe as Center for Dance, Culture C ontinued from page D3 running courses, picnic areas; winter activities include cross-country skiing on approximately 12 miles of trails, ice skating, ice hockey, and two golf courses. The Saratoga Automobile Museum

Neighborhoods My walking tours from the Inn at Saratoga take me passed and through Congress Park, where in 1792, New Hampshire Congressman John Gilman discovered a mineral spring. (I also take note of a free cutey-pie trolley that operates up Broadway, but

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Serving Leo’s Famous Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8-11:30AM So far, 50 dance pioneers including dancers of all genres, choreographers, composers, writers and patrons have been inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com this year is featuring as its main exhibit, “The Gavel: Cars of the Saratoga Auto Auction” which gives an insider look at the workings of the classic and collector automobile auctions that have become so popular with television viewers. Vehicles on display range from a 1931 Ford Model A Woody to a very rare 1957 Chrysler 300C standard shift, a 1957 Ford Thunderbird and a 1957 Continental Mark II. Imports represented include a 2003 Maserati Spyder convertible and a 2013 Lotus Exige Factory Cup on display. These cars, along with hundreds of others, are on display until September 17, when they are all headed for the auction block in September at the Saratoga Auto Auction. (110 Ave of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518587-1935, www.saratogaautomuseum. org, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-5pm). The Saratoga Spa State Park Golf Course offers two beautiful golf courses; a championship 18-hole course and a challenging 9-hole course, complete with pro shop and restaurant. (Information and to reserve a tee time online visit: Saratoga Spa Golf). (Saratoga Spa State Park, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518-584-2535, saratogaspastatepark. org, https://parks.ny.gov/parks/ saratogaspa.

I prefer to walk). In 1822, Dr. John Clarke purchased Congress Spring and surrounding land, drained the swamp and built a park where he offered concerts. He built his impressive Greek Revival home overlooking and park, as well as a bottling plant. In 1876, Frederick Law Olmsted, the famous landscape architect who designed New York’s Central Park, designed the gardens. The Park today harbors a visitor center (built in 1915 as a trolley See page D6

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station); the Casino (a gaming house for men built in 1870 by prize fighter, former Congressman and gambling entrepreneur who developed Saratoga horse racing, John Morrissey, which today houses the Saratoga Springs History Museum), Italian Gardens, Congress Park Carousel, and some wonderful sculptures, fountains and monuments. At the visitor center you can pick up some wonderful self-guided tours, such as North Broadway, “a neighborhood of exceptional residential architecture”; West Side Neighborhood (“The City’s first prime residential location, where many of the people who owned, supported and worked in the bustling resort industry lived.:”and East Side Neighborhood, once home to Skidmore College, rich in history and spectacular architecture, including stunning examples of Greek Revival, Victorian, Gothic, Italianate, Second Empire and Queen Anne styles. On the Friday night I am in Saratoga Springs, I have a plethora of choices:

watching harness racing, polo matches, a performance of the New York City Ballet, and any number of live music venues, including Caffe Lena. I wander over to Caffè Lena, a famous folk-music venue which the New York times in 2013 called “Folk Music Heaven, was sporting a $2 million renovation, its first since opening in the 1960, and had people lined up out the door hoping to get through a waitlist for that evening’s performance. It actually offers a range of styles – folk, jazz, poetry night, open-mike night and still retains the intimacy of a small room and small stage, so you are mere feet away from the performer. “Opened in a former woodworking shop in 1960, the café has helped launch many of America’s best loved songwriters, ranging from Bob Dylan in 1961 to Sawyer Fredericks in 2014, with an dazzling Who’s Who list in between. When founder Lena Spencer passed away in 1989, Caffè Lena was converted to a non-profit institution supported by concert revenue, private and corporate donors, grants and bequests, and an

ever-evolving team of volunteers.” (Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street, 518-5830022, Tickets: 800-838-3006, email: sales@ caffelena.org. caffelena.org.) For more information or to help plan your visit, Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, 60 Railroad Place, 855-424-6073, 518-584-1531, https:// discoversaratoga.org/. Also, Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, 518-587-3241, Email: visitorinfo@saratoga-springs. org, www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter. com

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sure that Patrick, Jr. and Jerry will have plenty to tell their friends and classmates about this school year – about the time when they “slept with the wolves” in Westchester County. Back home everyone got back into their summertime routines. My nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends got together occasionally and played some long games of Monopoly, Splendor, Chutes and Ladders, and Jenga. My nephew Kenny, who’s nine,

is pretty good at playing Monopoly. He likes to acquire Park Place and Boardwalk as fast as he can and he gets rather miffed if someone else snaps up those two spots first. I tell him that getting the four railroads are pretty good but he doesn’t want to hear it. He’s got his own strategy for building houses and hotels on the Monopoly board and he’s always pleased when he wins the game. When the weather was nice outside

we played some horseshoes and spent time playing miniature golf. We wanted to keep the kids off of their computers and iPads, their tablets and smart phones. Texting was put on the back burner. The Internet has its place, of course, but so does running around in the back yard, playing with others and just having fun. Good old-fashioned socializing is cool.

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Many high schools, colleges and universities emphasize their goals of producing well-rounded students. Extracurricular activities teach students important life lessons, provide them opportunities to socialize and often stimulate their minds and bodies in ways that differ from the stimulation provided in the classroom. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau states that, in 2014, 57 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 17 participate in at least one after-school extracurricular activity. Children are more likely to participate in sports than clubs or lessons, such as music, dance and language, but each of these activities can be beneficial to students’ development. Students who participate in extracurricular activities may want to limit their participation to 20 hours per week. This is according to a group of professors from Stanford University and Villanova University who have been collecting data on the issue since 2007. In their report “Extracurricular Activity in High-Performing School Contexts: Stress Buster, Booster or Buffer?”, Jerusha Conner and Sarah Miles found that 87 percent of kids who would be considered to have packed schedules were perfectly happy unless they were doing more than four hours a day. The “over-scheduling hypothesis” may be overhyped. This is the concern that too much organized activity participation leads to poor developmental outcomes. This hypothesis also suggests that hectic schedules also undermine family functioning, detract from schoolwork and possibly increase the risk of copycat behaviors and excessive competitiveness. However, in the study “The Over-Scheduling Hypothesis Revisited:

Intensity of Organized Activity Participation During Adolescence and Young Adult Outcomes,” researchers J.L. Mahoney and Andrea Vest determined that, controlling for demographic factors and baseline adjustment, extracurricular intensity was a significant predictor of positive outcomes and unrelated to indicators of problematic adjustment (e.g., psychological distress, substance use, antisocial behavior) at young adulthood. Even though extracurricular activities are largely positive — even when schedules are packed — parents need to be aware of the diminishing returns of too many activities. This is something called the “threshold effect.” Benefits from extracurriculars can level off when too many activities are being juggled. If a child is experiencing anxiety, sleeplessness or depression, or seems overly stressed, it could be time to reduce students’ time spent doing structured activities. It’s essential that families use the cues given by kids to assess what students can handle. And children should be encouraged to be honest with their parents about their extracurricular activities as well.

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College students have a few different living options at their disposal, but many opt for dormitory living, as it is one of the more convenient and popular boarding options, particularly for out-of-town students. Thousands of post-secondary students pack up their belongings and move away from home in the pursuit of an education, and parents want to do what they can to ensure their college-aged kids are safe. For many students, college represents the first time they will live anywhere other than the homes they grew up in. Dorm life can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be one that may open new college students up to inherently risky situations. While students should look forward to fun and excitement at school, it’s also important for them to be prepared for what lies ahead at college and in dorm life — and to take the proper safety precautions. • Fall in with a trustworthy group of dorm friends. Friends can be informed of your schedule for both Dorm room and campus safety should be a top priority for classes and work, so they are aware of where you are students. supposed to be at certain times of the day. If someroom door locked, and make sure your roommate is on thing is amiss, these friends can alert authorities or the same page. Locking the door can deter people from investigate your whereabouts further. • Lock your dorm room door. Always keep the dorm entering without your permission and prevent theft.

• Keep belongings out of sight. When preparing to move into a dorm, leave heirlooms or expensive jewelry at home. Once you move in, store your more valuable belongings out of sight or in a locked box or safe. Consider getting insurance for dorm belongings, which will protect you in the event of theft. • Travel in groups. When attending parties or other functions, always arrive and leave in a group. This offers extra protection, as assaults and other crimes are less likely to occur when criminals are outnumbered. • Know the evacuation routes. Learn your dorm’s evacuation policies. Know where all exits are and how to get out of the building if exits may be blocked. Find out if fire drills or other safety procedures are practiced, and participate in them. • Use the elevator. If there’s an elevator, use it. Stairwells are secluded and dark and often provide the perfect opportunity for would-be criminals to take advantage of unsuspecting students. Use common sense and trust your instincts with regard to dorm safety. Make college memories good ones by emphasizing caution.

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folders, sign paperwork, check assignments, and do Many families find the rush is on to make it to whatever is you need to do the night before to save school and work on time each morning. Feeling your family from having to scramble in the morning. rushed in the morning is a recipe for added stress. This ensures those permission slips get signed and Rushing through things is a poor way to begin a day, items make it back into school bags. and those feelings of uneasiness can put a damper on • Opt for school lunch a few times. Look ahead the rest of the day ahead. on the school lunch menu and speak with children Making mornings less hectic involves a few difabout which meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase ferent strategies that parents and kids can easily inschool lunch on those days to give yourself a day off corporate into their daily routines. from lunch detail. • Wake up slightly earlier. Getting up earlier • Have quick breakfast foods available. Smooththan normal, even if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before ies, cereal bars, oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals are you’re accustomed to getting out of bed, can help refast and nutritious ways to start the day. duce morning stress. Resist the temptation to hit the • Carpool whenever possible. Busy families can snooze button over and over again. A few extra minsave themselves extra work by proposing a neighutes each morning can make you feel more relaxed borhood carpool. Sharing school dropoff detail frees and make for a smooth, stress-free start to the day. • Get some work done the night before. Prepare Make school and work mornings less harried with some easy time up for parents once or twice a week, and kids may enjoy traveling to school with their friends. lunches the night before and have them ready in the tips to add to routines. Mornings can be tricky when family members refrigerator. In addition, lay your clothes for the foling to bed earlier and start waking up earlier as well. are getting ready for school and work at the same time. lowing day out each night. This saves time and takes a This can make the transition from carefree mornings By practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible to curb couple more things off your morning to-do list. to busy mornings go more smoothly. the rush and start the day happier and more relaxed. • Ease back into a routine. As a new school year • Prep backpacks in the evening. Look through dawns or a long vacation comes to an end, begin go-

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Children, adolescents and young adults can be the victims of a pervasive type of abuse called cyberbullying. Today’s students have many new things to contend with as they navigate the school year. As a greater number of schools transition to providing lessons, homework and tests on digital devices, students spend much more time online. This connectivity can have many positive results. However, the same availability also opens up students of all ages to various dangers. One of these dangers is a more invasive form of bullying called “cyberbullying.” The global organization DoSomething.org says nearly half of kids have been bullied online, with one in four saying it has happened more than once. Cyberbullying has grown as access to computers and devices that offer an online connection has grown. Bullying is now just as likely to occur online as it is on the playground. Cyberbullies may bully classmates through email, social media, instant messaging, and other social applications. Since cyberbullying tends to target emotions and mental well-being, and reaches beyond the school campus into a student’s home, its impact can be even more serious. According to the Megan Meier Foundation, which campaigns against bullying, peer victimization during adolescence is associated with higher rates of depression, suicide ideation and suicide attempts. In the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals between the ages of 15 and 24, according to data compiled from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Cyberbullying occurs in many different forms. Here are some types of cyberbullying educators and parents can look

for if they suspect their students or children are being bullied. • Flaming: This is a type of bullying that occurs in an online forum or group conversation. It’s achieved by sending angry or insulting messages directly to the person. Flaming is similar to harassment, but harassment usually involves privately sent messages. • Outing: This type of bullying is a sharing of personal and private information about a person publicly. When information has been disseminated throughout the internet, one has been “outed.” • Fraping: Fraping occurs when someone logs into another’s social media account and impersonates him or her. This could be a child or an adult impersonating the person and posting inappropriate content in his or her name. Sometimes this type of bullying is also called “posing” or “catfishing.” • Masquerading: Masquerading occurs when bullies create fake profiles so they can harass someone anonymously. The bully is likely someone the person being targeted knows well. • Exclusion: Sometimes direct targeting is not necessary. Students can be bullied simply by being deliberately left out, such as not being invited to parties or encouraged to participate online conversations. Securing privacy online is one way to prevent cyberbullying attacks. Students also can be selective about who they share personal information with or whose social media friendships they accept. Thinking before posting and paying attention to language and tone can help curb cyberbullying as well. Students should stick together and report instances of cyberbullying if it becomes an issue.

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Add health screenings to back-to-school checklist

As summer vacation winds down, thoughts turn from jaunts to the beach to readying for a new school year. To-do lists include many of the typical tasks that precede going back to the classroom, including shopping for new clothes, purchasing school supplies and finishing summer reading assignments. Another essential requirement parents must find time for is completing their children’s health screenings and immunizations so youngsters can return to school. Health screenings may include, but may not be limited to, routine physical exams, eye exams and dental cleanings. Each school district may have its own set of health requirements that must be met in order for children to attend school. Many schools require that children are up-to-date with all immunizations before they can begin a new school year. While the issue of vaccinations has inspired debate in recent years, parents should recognize that many schools will only exempt students from receiving certain vaccinations due to religious reasons. For a list of state vaccination requirements and possible exemptions for schools in the United States, visit www2a.cdc.gov/nip/ schoolsurv/schImmRqmt.asp. Students who have specific learning disabilities or medical conditions that require classroom modification should obtain recent documentation from any therapists or specialists prior to beginning a new school year. Doing so facilitates the process of setting up procedures within the school while ensuring children have what they need to excel in the classroom. All parents may want to ask doctors to provide copies of medical and immunization records so that schools will

have the most recent copies on file. Parents should schedule eye examinations well in advance of the first day of school so they have ample time to fill new prescriptions for youngsters before school begins. This ensures kids won’t be starting off on the wrong foot because of vision problems that could already have been addressed. Parents of adolescents or students on the verge of adolescence may want to address the subject of bodily changes before the school year begins anew. Address which changes can be expected, including the start of menstruation for girls. This will help children better understand what is happening when they witness changes in themselves and fellow classmates and give them a chance to receive accurate information rather than gossip from their peers. Keep in mind that health screenings conducted in advance of the school year may not preclude students from school-sponsored screenings. Schools may offer their own vision and hearing screenings and may take physical measurements to ensure students are growing on schedules in line with normal development.

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TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount. All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

AUTOMOTIVE AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 1 bath with dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,685 + electric. rentals@ gardencityborder.com or 516524-6965 (text or voice)

HOMES FOR RENT NORTH FORK FALL RENTAL Jamesport gem available for fall weekly or weekend rental. House boasts large L-shaped inground pool (eco-friendly fresh water); large hot tub; outdoor shower; multi-level deck; BBQ; fire pit; beautifully appointed interior with 3 bedrooms; 3 full baths; central air; finished basement; sunroom; resort-like setting with farm views; short distance to Iron Pier Beach; close proximity to vineyards and farms for fall fun. Text or call 516-314-8978 for further information.

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LAUREL Saturday, 9/2 1:00-3:00 3690 Great Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sf Brick Ranch with deeded beach rights! This home features LR, FDR, Family Room, EIK, MBR w/Bath and additional 3 BRs and Bath. Large laundry room. Walk up attic. $799,000 MLS #2939085 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

NEW HYDE PARK: 6 Tuxedo Ave., first floor, 1500 sqft, private entrance. Please call for details. Owner 516-650-4880

WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LOTS FOR SALE HUDSON VALLEY SACRIFICE! 10 acres was $49,900 NOW $39,900. Pine woods, stonewalls, stream! 20 mins from Albany, 2 hrs NYC G’teed buildable Call 888-905-8847

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE JAMESPORT Privacy with a view! Adirondack Contemporary on 1.5 acres set amongst the treetops. Borders preserved land in the back and pond in front. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths. Stone fireplace, CAC, HW floors, 10’ ceilings. 30x24 detached garage/workshop with 8’ overhead door. Close to Jitney stop & town. Must See! Reduced! $749,900 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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BAITING HOLLOW Sunday 9/3 1:00pm-3:00pm 701 Bluffs Drive Soundfront Condo w/ panoramic views. Amazing sunsets. 2016 total renovation heat, new windows, granite kitchen, insulation, CAC, Baths & hardwood floors. 2 BRs, 2 Baths. Amenities Pool, Tennis & Beach. $575,000 MLS#2956222 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

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Beautiful Summer Home 5 BR, 4 Bth, Pool, Jacuzzi. Waterviews. Weekly, Monthly Kathy 516-984-8430

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HISTORIC NICHOLS, Area/Trumbull. 4 BR, 3 Bth, 3,500 sq ft. Home. Features 2 Fireplaces, Dedicated Office, Hwd Flrs, 3 Car Gar, Manicured Landscaping & Gardens, Large Yd (1.1 acres) w/Inground Pool & Waterfall. Loc Near Excellent Schools & Route 95/Merritt Pkwy For Convenient Commuting • MLS No. 99176570

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SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENTS MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain / rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378 PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING: Interior/Exterior. Summer Specials! Call Steve cell 972-998-8573

PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

TUTORING AP BIOLOGY tutor using the Campbell or Sadava books. I use the test banks to show you what you are weak in. Will test you on each chapter or topic and review results with you. If you read the chapters and review with me, this is a pathway to a 5! Ephraim Himelstein. 516384-9865. ephraimhimelstein@ gmail.com

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COLLEGE ESSAYS: Make your application stand above the rest. Call Jonathan, 516-6690587or ifixessays@gmail.com, an Ivy League PhD with proven Ivy League results.

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student. MATH, PHYSICS, SAT/ACT TUTOR, adjunct professor Calculus I,II, Algebra, trig, AP & Pre-Calc, IB, NYS Certified, highly experienced. Raj 516-7871026

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 SPANISH TUTOR: There is a difference. Over 30 years of teaching and tutoring all levels, flexible scheduling, periodic contact with child’s teacher if required. Experienced, dedicated, flexible, collaborative, William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Call /text 516-509-8174 wdctutor@aol. com

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PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com POPPA’S MUSIC: Back to School instrument rentals. 20% off with ad on already low priced school rental rates! Offer expires 9/30/17. Affordable, high quality rentals for all band and orchestra instruments. 168 Jericho Tpke., Mineola. Email allan@ poppasmusic.com 516-747-5107

CLEANING CLEANING SERVICES: Residential and commercial, any day, own transportation, excellent references. Please call 718-343-2829 MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026

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SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS GARDEN CITY WINDOW CLEANING Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates Inside & Out Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851 516-764-5686 STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

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A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. “FALL” INTO SPACE! Declut- We haul anything and everyter and organize your home / thing. Entire contents of home office. We do it all. Create a life or office. We clean it up and omyou love to look at. Free Consul- take it away. Residential/C tation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx mercial. Bonded/Insured. Free and Randi Yerman. 917-751-0395 estimates. 516-538-1125 www.neatfreaks1976.com Insta- GENERATORS Sales and sergram:organizethisnthat vice. Maintenance contracts. 1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557

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Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311

PROFESSIONAL LETTER WRITER: Will write your letters of: Complaint, Regret, Applications, Correspondence, Thank You’s, Speeches, Reports, Cover Letters, Newsletters, Editing and more. Your letters will get results! Ron Goldberg 516567-8434 ron.e.goldberg@gmail. com

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718887-4400 SCIENCE/HUMANITIES TUTOR: Robert Pena, M.Eng. Ivy educated biomedical engineer and medical student. Tutoring in science, math, humanities and writing for high school and college. Rate: $40 /hr. Contact: rcp73@cornell.edu or 516-282-4912

MORTGAGES—WE PAY OFF your debts from credit cards to mortgages. Minimum $5,000 —$500k. Put cash in your pockets. No application fees. Must be open accounts. 347-349-4168

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Last Hope Animal Rescue Wine Tasting

Last Hope Flea Market Saturday, September 9th

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Please join Last Hope Animal Shelter on Friday night, September 15th, from 7-10 PM for its night of wine tasting at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station. Admission of $55 includes wine, a light supper and dessert. All proceeds benefit the rescue efforts of Last Hope.

This is always fun night and will include a live auction, Chinese auction and 50/50. Please purchase your tickets in advance using the PayPal link on the website by September 12th. For more information, visit http://lasthopeanimalrescue. org/wine-tasting-friday-september-15th/ If paying by check, please mail it by September 2nd to be sure it’s received in time.

After our summer break, the next Last Hope Flea Market and Jewelry Sale will be on Saturday, September 9th from 10am-2pm at The Church of the Advent (Winthrop Hall) in Westbury, 555 Advent Street, just off Jericho Turnpike. Items for donation will be accepted on Friday, September 8th from 2:30pm to 7pm at the church. Things we don’t accept since they don’t sell: books, VCR/cassette tapes, toys, gym equipment, furniture, picture frames and clothing. Our customers are interested in knick-knacks and household items. Jewelry is a big seller for us–all kinds. All proceeds benefit the special needs animal fund at Last Hope. To see our adoptable cats and dogs and more information about Last Hope, please visit our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org For more information contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail.com.

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• We specialize in Imports: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati

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From page 3 walks through the door their athletic ability is determined. McCarthy grew up in Whitestone, Queens and now she lives in Massapequa. She entered the fitness industry after a lifelong personal journey that started at the age of 12 with a frightening diagnosis. “I was born with a degenerative disease of the spine and as I got older I became more and more disabled. Before I met Rich as a personal trainer I was fitted for a full body brace and lying in bed – I could not doing anything. The doctor’s recommendation was a 12-level spine fusion or a full body brace for the rest of my life. I put the brace on one day and I never put it on again – there was no way at this age I wanted to feel like this,” she said. It was a decision to take a stand, fight back against the diagnosis and get mentally strong that led McCarthy on her path to fitness. The physical follow-through came from her relentless attitude, and she met Rich Aponte thinking personal training would help in the little things, like bending to pick something up from the floor. Her discovery was life-changing, although her first workout was “pathetic.” From there McCarthy was able to work on stamina and versatility from jumping to pull-ups and push-ups. “I never imagined being able to do those things. That is when we decided to get into business together. Rich turned my life around. We wanted the studio to incorporate our ‘turn-it-around’ program for people who are and were like me. I am so glad we help people like Luisa at 74 years old. When she came in she was pretty bad. Luisa heard my own story about what Rich had done for me from her daughter who is a member, and the mother-daughter duo both signed up. It is amazing how someone can turn around just by having the proper care. She was doing activities like anyone else today with push presses – that is what we see with our members. If they really want it then it will happen for them,” she said. In addition to his hours at the gym interacting with members, usually 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aponte also works from 3 pm to midnight as a diesel mechanic for Con Edison, operating on large trucks. He jokes that neither he nor McCarthy ever need sleep, but due to the positive energy and enthusiasm for the people they work with and for CrossFit activities, the body remains alert and healthy. Aponte was a wrestler and a swimmer in high school, and he played basketball and handball with friends in the neighborhood. He joked that he was skinny and not good at basketball, so he looked for a physical activity that would help him build muscle and strength. In 2008 he made a friends with a co-worker who also struggled to find a good sport or activity that met his fitness interest.

They went their separate ways with their careers but a couple years later Aponte heard that his friend opened CrossFit 516 in Mineola. “At that time I paid him a visit, and once I did that I found exactly what I wanted. It was like I would never leave. He gave me the courtesy of spending time there and being a part of their community and family. I then realized that the many different aspects of CrossFit were right for me. There’s emphases on form, safety, strength and stability and speed and agility – all of which you need for life, not sports specific or goals like completing the highest bench-press weights. CrossFit is for all around durability which makes it the most attractive to me. Life is already tough, why worry about physical ailments to go through it every day?” he explained. He named the studio CrossFit 712 not because of a corporate franchise number, but in memory of his older sister Linda. She was five years older than Aponte and her birthday was July 12 (7/12) and she passed away in 1988. Nearly three decades later he pays homage to family with the studio and inspiring guidance and work he performs inside. Today CrossFit 712 has over 20 members rotating in its facility, from early birds to the after-work and after-dinner classes and open gym time. The studio is open from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. during the week and on weekends from late mornings through early afternoon. Its weekday one-hour classes start between 6:30 and 10 a.m. and again in evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. As a back-to-school offer and throughout the rest of 2017, CrossFit 712 is offering new members a special of $99 per month, down from the regular membership of $145 a month. Billing commences for the 30 day period from the time a new member joins. The Barclay Street location is unorthodox and smaller than many gyms, but the triangular design and open ceiling spaces with windows for natural lighting set a positive tone. When Aponte and McCarthy toured the building, with cabinets, desks and furniture for the newspaper production office, they had differing opinions. McCarthy admits she could not have imagined what Aponte did when he saw the space. The garage and ceilings offset the odd triangle they would work with. Aponte completed all the work and repainting inside. Upon walking a large sign reading “OHANA” greets everyone who look on the wall behind the front counter. The Hawaiian word which means “family” was made popular in the Lilo and Stitch Disney movies. Every member is greeted by Aponte or trainer Chris, and when they and other staff are out on the floor people are encouraged to ask them questions about workouts and equipment. Friendships among members are

likely and encouraged with the environment, and McCarthy notices that in evening time the facility can be a social space during and after workouts. “Everybody knows each other by their first names,” she said. For Aponte that translates to a number of safety aspects. “If somebody is trying to do something or an exercise with equipment that they probably shouldn’t use, or doing something slightly wrong or they may get hurt doing, other members and staff are not afraid to jump in and try to help or suggest an alternative. Members also learn something new from each other, and that opportunity helps us to bond with each other – it should not ever be cold and sterile like going into some large national gyms can be, where everything is empty or every person has their headphones in. To me that’s so impersonal because we work, and you don’t want this experience to be a mundane place of business,” he said. Members telling their friends to give CrossFit 712 a try is a common introduction. Aponte says the OHANA slogan also translates into individuals being most relaxed around family. “If you’re relaxed you are comfortable and if you’re comfortable you’re not going to put up a façade. Everybody is in the same boat and we’ll all try to work hard together. Seeing the people you know and people you are comfortable with at the local CrossFit gym takes away that intimidation factor someone may have had in the first place,” he said. There’s been no issues accommodating the number of members that can workout at one time as Aponte will sometimes stagger the routines and alternate stretching and stationary bicycle time with other training. Tracking individual results and time management are a constant for trainers at CrossFit 712. McCarthy says planning a solid pace and mixing up the routine often encourages members to move faster, sometimes completing pieces of their workout in 30 seconds. Owning and operating a gym and interacting with clients in his own space is very rewarding. Aponte explained that the first half of this year has gone so well, he and McCarthy would not consider leaving the Barclay Street

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location, they would opt to open a second studio if the membership demand was sufficient in 2018. McCarthy says a draw with convenience to the community is the Hicksville LIRR station. “I’m happy here and there’s already a sense of nostalgia with this studio. We worked hard to get in here This is my first business but it is very rewarding – it is everything I have been working towards for so many years. I have been coaching people out of my house or at a different gym for a long while, to finally have everything in one place and get all this equipment is incredible. My priority is making everybody here happy and doing the right things, helping people the way I can help them and give people the ability to live their lives a little more functional,” he said. Aponte and McCarthy’s unique and approachable branding of their CrossFit studio is the alternative to the mold; franchise gyms like L.A. Fitness, Lifetime Fitness and Planet Fitness. He says the promotions those establishments can run, for $10 or $20 a month, is not in touch with customers’ needs or abilities. He considered one example of a 50-year-old, taller gentleman who recently had a hip replacement. A large franchise open gym with less individualized instruction would not provide a complete or accurate assessment of his needs for strength and mobility. “It is impossible to do a cookie-cutter fitness business and I don’t believe in it. Even if we ever got ourselves a 10,000-square-foot facility I hope it remains the same where across the room, down on the other side I would know that a fellow member is there and if I could talk to him about what his specialty is, he can talk with me about it. It should never be into a corporation’s mold – what we are doing is very personal and individual. That’s our job and my hope is each workout provides people with goals, aspirations and ambitions, not to be a regimen that tears them down and makes them feel they can’t do it. Our work is to make sure people succeed and leave the studio feeling happy and better than they were yesterday,” Aponte says. Call CrossFit 712 at (516) 3960956, email Rich and Lisa at cfit712@ gmail.com or check out their website, CrossFit712.com.

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16 LEGAL NOTICE 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 Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY prem. k/a 101 Autumn Drive, Plainview, NY 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. KEITH LAVALLEE, Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP, Attys. For Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #92330 MIT 5557 4X 08/11,18,25,09/01 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU SRP 2015-1, LLC, Plaintiff,

LEGAL NOTICES Against Index No.: 2983/2016 JAMES R. BUONAGURA, a/k/a JAMES BUONAGURA a/k/a JAMES BUONAGARA a/k/a JIM BUONAGURA, et al., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 6/20/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501 on 9/12/2017 at 11:30 am, premises known as 34 Bloomingdale Road, Hicksville, NY 11801, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Nassau County Treasurer as Section 46, Block 519 and Lot 2. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $541,308.44 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 2983/2016. Lisa Segal Poczik, Esq., Referee. Richland & Falkowski, PLLC, 35-37 36th Street, 2nd Floor, ASTORIA, NY 11106 Dated: 7/18/2017 PB MIT 5562 8/11, 18, 25; 9/1 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff against WARREN SCAGLIONE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 01, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 12th day of September, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 25

Stauber Drive, Plainview, N.Y. 11803. (Section: 12, Block: 406, Lot: 3). Approximate amount of lien $ 466,080.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 008373-15. Michael B. Mirotznik, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 MIT 5563 4X 8/11, 18, 25; 9/1 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, V. GERALDINE R. GEREMIA, et al. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 27, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR2 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT is the Plaintiff and GERALDINE R. GEREMIA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive Calendar Control Part, Mineola, NY 11501, on September 12, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 15 HOFSTRA DR, PLAINVIEW, NY 11803: Section 13 Block 92 Lot 13: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT PLAINVIEW, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14537/2009. Anthony

Capetola - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5564 4X 8/11, 18, 25; 9/1 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, EMIGRANT MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ALLEN ANDERSEN; SUE ANN ANDERSEN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on November 07, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on October 03, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 9 Frances Lane, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 12, Block 326 and Lot 24. Approximate amount of judgment is $548,304.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 14106/09. Luigi Devito, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5565 4X 9/1, 8, 15, 22 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Benjamin Cortes, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 6/5/2017and entered on 6/16/2017, 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 September 12, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 5 Kenneth Court, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Nassau, State of New York, SECTION: 12, BLOCK: A, LOT:

1107. Approximate amount of judgment is $581,286.16 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 12047/2012. Dominic A. Villoni, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 MIT 5567 4X 8/11, 18, 25; 9/1 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff against MICHAEL J. SCHMATZ III, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered May 30, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on September 19, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 13 Violet Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 12 Block 288 Lot 21. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $467,457.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 010155/14. Luigi Devito, Esq., Referee YNFNY010 MIT 5568 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU US Bank National Association as Trustee for the MLMI SURF Trust Series 2006-BC5, Plaintiff AGAINST Melanie Artoglou; Christoduola Artoglou; Harry Artoglou; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated October 26, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) at the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501. on September 19, 2017 at 11:30AM, premisSee page 17

17 From page 16 es known as 8 Clarissa Drive, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 45 Block 363 Lot 34. Approximate amount of judgment $542,671.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 8875/07. Scott F Guardino, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: July 27, 2017 MIT 5569 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HICKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2018 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District is required to adopt a proposed annual budget for the 2018 fiscal year consisting of an estimate of proposed expenditures for and revenues of such district for the next fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2018, and to hold a Public Hearing thereon on Thursday, September 7, 2017 prior to the adoption of the final annual budget for the 2018 fiscal year, pursuant to the provisions of Section 215 of the Town Law as amended, and WHEREAS, the Board proposes to hold a Public Hearing with reference to the proposed annual budget for the 2018 fiscal year on Thursday, September 7, 2017 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at Hicksville Water District Office located at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York in order to provide the public with an opportunity to be heard with reference to such proposed annual budget. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has adopted the proposed annual budget for the 2018 fiscal year and has made it available for inspection on the district website at www. hicksvillewater.org and has made copies of the document available at the Hicksville Water District Office located at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York for public inspection during office hours prior to the budget hearing. WHEREAS, a copy of the doc-

ument also has been filed with and is also available for inspection at the offices of the Town Clerk of the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead and on their respective websites. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Hicksville Water District will hold the Annual Water District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual District Budget for fiscal year 2018 on Thursday, September 7, 2017 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at Hicksville Water District Office located at 4 Dean Street, Hicksville, New York. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Hicksville Water District and to the Board of Commissioners thereof, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said resolution and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same on the aforesaid date and time. Dated: August 22, 2017 Hicksville, New York Board of Commissioners Hicksville Water District Towns of Oyster Bay & Hempstead ATTEST: Board of Commissioners Hicksville Water District By: KARL SCHWEITZER Commissioner- Secretary MIT 090101M 1x 09/01 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against Ellen Levine, 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 July 5, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on October 3, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 6 North Thumberland Road a/k/a 6 Northumberland Road, Jericho, NY 11753. Sec 12 Block 520 Lot 3. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Hicksville

in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $567,836.92 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 000202/13. John Della Ratta, Esq., Referee VERNY687 MIT 090102M 4X 09/01,08,15,22 NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF NASSAU WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB, FORMERLY KNOWN AS WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, LILLIAN VIVIANA CASTILLA A/K/A LILLIAN VIVIANA CASTILLA-COLLADO A/K/A LILLIAN V. CASTILLA A/K/A LILLIAN V. COLLADO A/K/A LILLIAN CASTILLACOLLADO A/K/A VIVIANA CASTILLA, et al., Defendants PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the office of the County Clerk of Nassau County on June 13, 2017, I, Arnold Michael Bottalico, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 12, 2017 at the Nassau County Supreme Court Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, County of Nassau, State of New York, at 11:30 A.M., the premises described as follows: 104 Plainview Road Woodbury, NY 11797 SBL No.: 13-D-132 ALL THAT TRACT OF PARCEL OF LAND situate in Manetto Hills, partly in the Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk and State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 004217/14 in the amount of $1,535,463.16 plus interest and costs. Richard S. Mullen, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff’s Attorney 700 Crossroads Building, 2 State St. Rochester, New York 14614 Tel.: 855-227-5072 BN 7243 4X 8/11, 18, 25; 9/1 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY

U.S.BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against TERESA HELFRICH, et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590 Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered March 17, 2017 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on September 19, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 29 Hayden Drive, Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 46. Block 602 Lot 1. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $563,557.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 001015/13. Scott L Braziller, Esq., Referee VERNY355 BN 7244 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff AGAINST

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TINA MONTANARO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 08, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on August 15, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 4033 JEAN AVENUE, BETHPAGE, NY 11714. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Bethpage, Town of Oyster Bay and County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 46, BLOCK 483, LOT 23. Approximate amount of judgment $358,559.88 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 16-004476. Peter V. Christiansen, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 BN 4245 4X 8/18, 25; 9/1,8 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation: Photo Booth Paparazzi LLC. Filed 6/02/2017. Office: Nassau co. SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail to: 339 Hicksville Rd. #943, Bethpage NY 11714. Purpose: General BN 7246 6X 8/18, 25; 9/1, 8, 15, 22

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Hicksville Public School District’s new teachers with Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso and Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Rosemarie Coletti. As part of an annual tradition, the Hicksville Public School District welcomed its newest educators for an orientation prior to the start of the 2017-

2018 school year. The 28 new faculty members were encouraged to continue excelling in their crafts and going above and beyond

in maximizing students’ potential. The program was a forum for attendees to not only review the most effective teaching methods with administrators,

but also to begin developing camaraderie with their new colleagues.

Volunteer ambulance corps holds dinner dance

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (5th left) along with Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (3rd left) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (2nd left) attends the Wantagh Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps 62nd Annual Dinner and Dance held at Chateau Briand located in Carle Place. Pictured along with Supervisor Santino, Councilman D’Esposito and Town Clerk Ahmad are Legislator Dennis Duanne, Sr., Incoming Chairmen Timothy Ryan and Mark Tomlin; Trustee Dalena Tran, President Michael Muccio, Vice President Irene Sabatasso, Finanical Secretary Fran San Filippo and Assistant Finanical Secretary Heather Muccio

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The torturous road to tax reform BY BOB MORGAN, JR. Reasonably soon, the second major legislative initiative of the Trump Administration, a tax reform measure, will be considered by Congress. This will be an important test of whether, after its failure on health care, Team Trump has improved its ability to cope with the ways of Washington. However, before we get to the tax debate, the Trump Administration will have to deal with a number of serious and not so serious controversies. On a serious level, President Trump and his administration will need to show leadership in leading the federal response to the hurricane and flooding situation in Texas. Fairly or not, George W. Bush’s presidency suffered major, and arguably irreparable, damage during the Katrina hurricane in New Orleans in 2005, where the death toll was estimated at 1,500. At least so far, the number of fatalities connected with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey has been far lower, and the quality of the state and local response, where numerous rooftop rescues have been required, seems far better than it was in New Orleans. During his visit Mr. Trump needs to be sure that he is appropriately sympathetic without overstaying his welcome and, much more important, make sure that FEMA and other federal agencies are doing the very best they can. Of course, it wouldn’t be the Trump Administration without a number of ongoing political flaps. One recent controversy involves Mr. Trump’s pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, convicted of contempt of court for ignoring court orders relating to police patrols that targeted immigrants. While I am not a particular fan of the tough guy sheriff and his bullying ways, this pardon of an 85 year old man is certainly no worse than many issued by his predecessors, including President Bill Clinton’s pardon of financier Marc Rich, a major political contributor who was actually a fugitive at the time the pardon was issued or President Obama’s pardon of reputed Puerto Rican terrorist

Oscar Lopez Rivera. And another controversy, actually somewhat related to the tax bill (and tangentially related to the hurricane recovery effort) is President Trump’s threat to shut down the government if funds are not appropriated by Congress to build the border wall. Surely this matter can be worked out. A shutdown would validate every criticism leveled against Mr. Trump as not serious about governing. While increased border security is reasonably popular, the wall itself is not, except among Mr. Trump’s most ardent supporters. One would think that Mr. Trump and GOP leaders could find a way to make some inroads on the security issues (for example, money for improved electronic surveillance) and call it a day. When the tax bill is eventually debated, the political dynamics will likely be better for Mr. Trump than they were on health care. Republican members of Congress will definitely want to pass some major legislation and tax reform is somewhat less toxic than the health care debate, which is very personal to many voters and had the potential for the GOP to be portrayed as throwing millions of people off health insurance. If the reconciliation process is used in the Senate, Democratic votes, while helpful, should not be required. As to the bill, Mr. Trump might do well to follow the advice of three leading conservative economic voices, Steve Forbes, Larry Kudlow and Stephen Moore, and keep the legislation very simple. Their proposal is to cut the tax rate for large and small business to 15 percent, repatriate $2.5 trillion held by American overseas by adopting at a 10 percent tax rate and double the standard deduction. There may be a few other reasonable additions, both on the tax cut and revenue side, but the streamlined approach makes good sense. In short, tax reform can be a potential win for President Trump and the Republicans, but only if they can navigate the current policy and political shoals and then move on to a smart legislative approach.

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Congratulations on retirement

Recently, Comptroller Maragos presented citation to Bethpage resident Sue Severin-Lot on the occasion of her retirement. Above, NC Comptroller George Maragos with honoree Sue Severin-Lot and her husband Chuck Lot

Island Trees Middle School celebrates STAR program

Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (2nd left) presents an official Town of Hempstead Citation during the Island Trees Middle School Star Program Celebration held at the school located on Wantagh Avenue. Pictured (L-R) are Superintendent Dr. Charles Murphy, Supervisor Santino, Assistant Principal Amanda Steele, Jaime Schneider and Assistant Superintendent Elizabeth Roemer.

Friday, September 1, 2017