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Vol. 77, No. 41

Friday, October 13, 2017

Sen. Schumer, Navy Secretary pledge help in cleaning water pollution plume

Pictured from left to right are Bethpage Water District Superintendent Michael Boufis, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (NY), and Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer

On Friday September 29, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer convened and led a critical meeting between new U.S. Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer and local water districts that have been impacted by the toxic plumes coming from the former Navy-Grumman site in Bethpage. Bethpage Water District stood front and center along with Senator Schumer, Secretary Spencer and representatives from Massapequa Water District as well as South Farmingdale Water District at a press conference held on the steps of the Massapequa Water District. Earlier this year, Schumer met with Secretary Spencer, then nominee Spencer, where he pushed various Northrop Grumman plume-related clean up and payment issues. In that meeting, Schumer urged the nominee to do everything in his power to get the Navy to proactively corral the migrating contamination from the toxic plume and address new radioactive contamination in and around the former Navy-Grumman site in Bethpage. Senator Schumer specifically urged nominee Spencer to visit Bethpage and meet with local water district officials. As a result of their meeting, Navy Secretary Spencer committed to Schumer’s request. “Having U.S. Navy Secretary Spencer in Bethpage is an opportunity for the local water districts to educate the Secretary on the critical need for the Navy to more aggressively contain the advancement of the plume and to establish a better system for more prompt payment of the considerable costs the water districts absorb while they fight this battle,” said U.S. Senator Schumer. “We thank See page 19

Oyster Bay Town Board debate highlights puzzle for challengers BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Nassau County hosted a numbers-crunching, policymaking and leadership forum on Tuesday night, October 3 at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library on Old Country Road. The seated multi-candidate debate brought this year’s candidates for the Oyster Bay Town Board in front of an auditorium, with over 60 attendees. However, as pointed out by a Democratic challenger last Tuesday night, none of the councilmembers in the current Town of Oyster Bay administration, including three

newcomers now weeks ahead of their first Town Board election, came and participated in the Nassau County League of Women Voters’ 2017 forum. Norma Schaefer, East Nassau representative from the League of Women Voters, announced just before the forum got underway that Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino “has not responded at all, despite numerous attempts by the League.” She said lifelong Plainview resident and current Oyster Bay Councilman Louis Imbroto had another event to attend but was trying to make it to the October 3 forum.

Meanwhile, as Schaefer and moderator Paula Blum announced that Councilwoman Michelle Johnson and Councilman Tom Hand would not be able to attend. Saladino, Imbroto and Hand are all new to the Oyster Bay Town Board as they were sworn into office in three separate ceremonies in 2017, in January, March and May. Imbroto replaced Councilman Joseph Pinto, who resigned in March to become the new TOBAY parks commissioner, as Supervisor Saladino commented at the time that he and his staff initiated the changeover in the

Parks Department. Councilman Hand replaced Councilman Chris J. Coschignano who resigned on May 23, after spending the last 16 years involved in public service. This year’s Democratic Party slate for Council include Dr. Marc Herman, Robert K. Freier, Eva M. Pearson and James W. Versocki. The candidates for TOBAY Supervisor at the October 3 LWV Forum included Dr. Herman, Jonathan Clarke, John Mangelli and Robert Ripp, an independent from Massapequa. Town Council candidates included Steven A. Abreu, See page 19

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Friday, October 13, 2017

Hicksville Water District performs Fall hydrant flushing

The Hicksville Water District will be conducting the Fall portion of its semi-annual fire hydrant maintenance—beginning Oct. 15 at 9:00 p.m. and continuing for a two-week period— in the North East section of its service territory. The District conducts testing to protect the safety of the public, improve water quality, and properly maintain the water distribution system. The hydrant flushing identifies the amount of water a fire hydrant can deliver during an emergency situation. “We are conducting flushing at night to limit any possible disruptions of service; however, residents may experience lower water pressure during flushing,” said William Schuckmann, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. “Should

residents encounter any water discoloration, we ask that they simply run the cold water in the bathtub until it runs clear.” The Hicksville Water District provides water to more than 1,600 fire hydrants. The semi-annual flushings are performed in the fall and spring, when the district runs hydrants to remove rust and sediment so to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes. During the flushing, the District is able to check for visible and audible leaks, test water pressure, and determine flow of gallons per minute. For more information on hydrant flushing, please contact the Hicksville Water District at 516-931-0184 or visit www.hicksvillewater.org.

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To the Editor: Jack Martins has floated the idea of driving the tax assessments for Nassau County down to the town and village level. According to Mr. Martins this would save the County $80 million a year. And it could, but it would only drive the costs down to the town levels. So we would still be paying, just a different tax bill. I also know Suffolk County has a town tax system however, this system has been long established and do we actually know how well it works compared to Nassau? In addition, this would leave us with perhaps a county assessor with terminated employees - or would they still remain adding to the complexity and cost? Are we then supporting two levels of assessment departments? I see Mr. Martins has not disclosed what will happen to that staff. Perhaps he has retraining in mind, and we will find the old assessment staff out grooming roadways at $75,000 per year. I am deeply concerned we will have increased costs, as well as the negative impact of a decentralized system. We may have an inconsistent and erratic experience for taxpayers across Nassau County. As taxes are levied on the assessed valuation of a property, those values are determined either by the governmental agency handling the task or the contractors. It is well known there have been issues with contractors and corruption. So, are we providing an opportunity for additional problems,

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but this time gambling with our house values and taxes? The towns would need to hire new staff which begs the question, will they be qualified or someone’s relatives? And what about our assessed valuations when we go to contest an unfair house evaluation? Will the favored get the reductions while the rest of us work endlessly to pay more than our fair share of taxes? The corruption on the Town of Oyster Bay level is well documented in pending court cases. Do we really want folks similar to Venditto and the associates he left behind deciding whose taxes will be lowered? Sounds like more of an opportunity for unfair tax levies, and the ones connected to get the breaks. As a real estate professional, I am concerned about the decentralization of a system that could impact title workers, appraisers and brokers. Will costs go up as they have to work in a decentralized system which may be awkward and time consuming? We have a system and it can work. It is currently broken but can be overhauled and fixed. We do not need to reinvent the wheel three times over. It would be cheaper and easier for the taxpayer to provide a unified and consistent experience for all. There is no reason to create duplication, more costs and yet another avenue for even more corruption and mismanagement. I find this option yet another way to add to already expensive town governments. Donna Kianka

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (right) recently joined with Pete Hegseth (left), Abby Huntsman (second from left) and Todd Piro (second from right) on Fox News’s Fox & Friends to talk about the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in New York City. Supervisor Saladino said that the Christopher Columbus statue in New York City’s Columbus Circle belongs right where it is but would be proud to welcome this or any Columbus statue to the Town of Oyster Bay.

Home invasion robbery in Bethpage

Crime Stoppers and the Nassau County Police Department are seeking the public’s help identifying the subjects pictured in the above composite sketches. The subjects are wanted in connection with a burglary/home invasion which occurred in Bethpage. On Tuesday, October 3, at approximately 12:30 A.M., the subjects forcefully entered a residence located on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. The sub-

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jects encountered the victim, demanding money and jewelry. The victim was physically assaulted, requiring hospitalization. The subjects fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who can identify these pictured subjects, or with any information about this crime to call our toll free hotline: 1-800-244-TIPS (8377).

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accolades for its technology program and is something that he is very proud of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do a lot with technology and our students are very advanced as a result of these programs.â&#x20AC;? He said that during his tenure, Bethpage High School has become a nationally ranked academic institution, and that is reflective in the overall SAT scores and the expansion of the AP program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a fantastic K-12 school district that is nationally recognized. Our high school is among the finest in the country. We have received a Blue Ribbon Award from the federal government, and the New York State Education Department has called us to ask how our students are able to do so well by all measurements,â&#x20AC;? said Clark. He said that the district has also done a lot with its special education program and that is also something he is proud of. As far as his retirement plans go, Clark says he plans to stay active in local civic organizations including the Bethpage Educational Foundation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to continue to pay close attention to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on in our schools and in the Bethpage community.â&#x20AC;? He also said he plans to travel, work on his golf game, and read as many books as he can.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Anthony J. Santino (back row, 5th left) along with Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (4th left) attends the Douglas MacArthur High School Homecoming held at the school located in Levittown. Pictured along with Supervisor Santino and Councilman Dunne, Sr. are Rev. Joseph Nohs, Superintendent of Schools Toni McDonald, St. Bernardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church Pastor Father Ralph Sommer, Principal Joseph Sheehan, Bill Pastore, NCPD Inspector John Johnsen, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services Dr. John Sturz, Sal Carrillo, John Theissen, Levittown BOE Vice President Marianne Adrian, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Todd Winch, Jonas E. Salk Middle School Prinicpal John Zampaglione, and the General Cheerleaders.

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Bethpage School District superintendent Terrence Clark, will announce his official retirement from the district come this June. Clark has spent his whole teaching career in the school district, starting as a social studies teacher at Bethpage High School and working his way up to district superintendent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I consider myself the luckiest guy in the world to have been hired by the Bethpage school district thirty two years ago,â&#x20AC;? said Clark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have the greatest appreciation for the students, parents, board members, and colleagues whom I have worked with over the years. They have made this a great joy for me.â&#x20AC;? Clark started as a social studies teacher and then became supervisor of the social studies and technology department. He went on to become director of technology, assistant superintendent of instruction and technology, and finally, superintendent of the district, a position heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s held for the last nine years. Clark is also credited with forming the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first community service club and organizing senior citizen proms for Bethpage residents. Both of these activities began in 1990 and are still going to this day. The superintendent said that the Bethpage school district has received

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October 14

At 2 p.m., the Young Adult Reading Club will meet at the Bethpage Public Library. For students in grades 6 through 12 only, an author’s event will be held with Brenden Fletcher, author of the graphic novel Motor Crush. Brenden Fletcher, graphic novel writer, will be at the Bethpage Public Library for an author lecture at 3 p.m.

October 15

At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, The New York Exceptions will perform “Hits of the 50s, 60s & 70s”.

October 16

“Baby Smart”, for infants ages 9 to 17 months with their caregivers, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on two consecutive Mondays, today and October 23 at the Bethpage Public Library. Brian Cox stars in Churchill at the Hicksville Public Library. The film is rated PG, runs 105 minutes long, and will be shown at 1:30 p.m. Children ages 3 ½ to 6 years of age are invited to join “Teddy Bear Pajama Storytime” at the Bethpage Public Library at 7 p.m.

October 17

“Paint Party with Celicia Cargill” will be held at the Hicksville Public

Library from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Advanced registration is required. A “Harvest Tea” will be held with Chef Barbara Sheridan at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. There will be two sessions, one today and the second, on Tuesday, October 24. Please register in advance for either event.

p.m. It is rated PG-13 and runs for 105 minutes. “The Artistry of Marilyn Horne” will be discussed with Marc Courtade, Executive Director of the Huntington Arts Council, at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library.

October 18

A second session of the “Harvest Tea” will be held with Chef Barbara Sheridan at 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Please register in advance. At 6 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, a program for tweens and teens, “Zombie Makeup Tutorial” will be held. The Hicksville Public Library will offer a “Breast Cancer Information Table” at the Library with representatives from the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program from 5 to 8 p.m. The Hicksville Public Library will host Chef Rob Scott in a food preparation demonstration on fall favorites in “Always Full of Fall Flavors” at 6:30 p.m. Please register in advance to attend.

Fran Hilliard will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to hold a session on “Fall Medicare Open Enrollment”.

October 19

The Teen Corner of the Hicksville Public Library will hold a section program of “Long Island Ghost Stories” at 7 p.m. with Joseph Flammer and Diane Hill, the Paranormal Adventurers.

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Tweens and teens in grades 4 through 7 are invited to join a program on Minecraft at the Bethpage Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m.

October 22

The Karkowska Sisters Duo will perform “Music Love Stories” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

October 23

The Book of Henry is a film starring Naomi Watts, which will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30

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October 25

A bus trip, arranged by the Bethpage Public Library, will be going to see

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Annie Get Your Gun at the Westchester Broadway Theatre today for those patrons who have pre-registered. The bus will leave at 9:30 a.m. from the Library.

October 28

The Bethpage Public Library will host the “OctaCon Gaming Convention” from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Library, in partnership with Game Master Gatherings. This will be a two-day event, through tomorrow.

October 29

The Bethpage Public Library continues to host the “OctaCon Gaming Convention” from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. at the Library, in partnership with Game Master Gatherings.

October 30

The Hicksville Public Library will be showing the movie Everything, Everything with Amandla Stenberg at 1:30 p.m. The film is rated PG-13 and is 96 minutes long. A Book-to-Film Discussion will be held at 12 noon with Fran Cohen. Barry Rivadue, pop culture historian, will be discussing “The Lively History of Halloween In America” at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Compiled by Meg Meyer

Friday, October 13, 2017

OCTOBER 21-22:

NO Train Service Between Hicksville & Mineola Special Schedules in Effect for ALL Branches Installation of a new Post Avenue Bridge in Westbury will take place Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22. The new span will increase clearance above the roadway by more than two feet. This will reduce the number of instances in which over-sized trucks strike and damage the bridge, and prevent resulting train delays for thousands of LIRR customers. Demolition of the old structure and installation of the new bridge will require busing between Hicksville and Mineola. To avoid delays, consider traveling on South Shore branches that weekend. See special timetables dated October 21â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22, which will be available in mid-October, or check mta.info/lirr before traveling that weekend.

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Students of Central Boulevard Elementary School in the Bethpage School District made heartfelt cards for the students and faculty of Dickinson Independent School District in Dickinson, Texas, which was devastat-

ed by Hurricane Harvey. Established a few years ago at Central Boulevard, Thoughtful Thursday is a schoolwide community service initiative in which the entire school dedicates one Thursday a month

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7 to bettering the community through a project. The initiative reinforces the school’s message of “character builds success.” Kicking off the first Thoughtful Thursday of the year, classes decided to help the children and teachers of Dickinson by sending them handwritten cards with colorful drawings and messages of hope.

In groups, students drew hearts, smiles and rainbows and penned messages such as “hope your school gets better soon,” “thinking of you” and “we are here to help you.” In addition to this project, classes throughout the district collected school supplies and toiletries for Dickinson.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Central Boulevard Elementary School fifth-graders (clockwise from left) Michael Macholz, Muhammed Aayanullah, Lauren Kelly, and Maria Nickolopoulos made heartfelt cards for students and faculty of the Dickinson Independent School District in Texas, which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

Allie O’Shea, a fifth-grader at Central Boulevard Elementary School, crafted a heartfelt card to be sent to the Dickinson Independent School District.

During the school’s Thoughtful Thursday, Central Boulevard Elementary School second-graders (back row) Benedict Lombardo, Theodore Christensen, Madhav Kawatra, (front row) Ava Lepore, and Lillianna Zucchero penned positive messages for the Dickinson Independent School District.

Central Boulevard second-graders (from left) Ryan Bruno, Liam Mack and Ethan Hirsch were all smiles as they created cards of hope for those in the Dickinson Independent School District who have been affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Jay Asparro BY GARY SIMEONE Plainview resident Jay Asparro has a new number to focus on this year to help his grandmother, Ann, battle the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. After running 90 miles in three days last year to benefit the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation, Asparro’s new goal is to cover 75 miles in two days, running from Jones Beach State Park to Teddy Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay. On November 4th, Asparro will run 48.8 miles between the two parks, and on November 5th, he will participate in the New York City marathon, running the 26.2 miles. The number 75 is a significant number for Asparro because the miles represent what would have been his grandparents 75th wedding anniversary. “Last year, I saw firsthand how much awareness was raised towards this terrible disease and the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation,” said Asparro. “After it was over I kept thinking what more could I do to raise additional awareness and bring in more money to the Foundation.” In 2016 he raised $30,000 for the LIAF, running from Montauk all the way to his hometown of Plainview. “It was an amazing experience because my family was with me each of those ninety miles. I realized that for each mile I ran, I also impacted other families whose lives have been touched by this disease. I knew than I had to continue on this journey.” Jay’s grandmother, Ann was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago and the emotional and physical toll has been hard on his family.

“My grandmother is still living with this disease and my mom, dad, aunt and uncle are the primary caregivers for her. I felt like I had to do something again this year to raise money in honor of my grandmother and my parents.” Jay said he scoped out his running route between the two parks and that there are a lot of hills with no shoulders or roads. He said he is working on navigating the most accessible path and will have it mapped out by the final run date. This will be the first time in his life that he’ll run over forty miles in a single day. “The furthest I’ve ever ran is 31.2 miles, but I have a strong faith in what I’m doing, which along with the support of my family, the crowd, and the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation will help pull me through.” A new feature this year that will be added to the event is the ‘virtual challenge,’ which challenges runners and walkers alike to complete the 75 mile course between October 5th and November 5th. There is a cost of $20 with $5 for the registration fee and $15 going directly to the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. “It’s not 90 miles, but it’s going to have its challenges and difficulties,” said Asparro. “The running is important, but it also gives me a platform to talk about this disease and my family and the sacrifices they make. I am hoping to reach people who are dealing with this disease and help them in some way, shape or form.” To find out more about the run and all it entails, visit the website, theannasparrorun.com

Friday, October 13, 2017

Science research students take love of learning into summer

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Science research teachers Matthew Zausin (far left) and Dr. David Friedman (far right) with science research students (left to right) Hannah Grunfeld, Helen Zhang, Jared Schwartz, Isabella Molina, Delilah Spinelli, and Yingyue “Maggie” Liu. Six MacArthur High School science research students continued their education during the summer of 2017 by volunteering their time to intern and participate in research programs to build their knowledge in the science fields. During the summer months, sophomore Isabella Molina attended a fourweek STEM Prep Summer Institute program with Brookhaven National Laboratory. She participated in a number of projects, one of which included building a remotely operated vehicle. Topics were covered within physics, biology, chemistry, scientific computing, and environmental science, and Molina had the opportunity to meet students from both Nassau and Suffolk County. Senior Delilah Spinelli also took part in a program at Brookhaven National Laboratory called the High School Research Program. The competitive six-week program allowed Spinelli to tackle an independent research project where she had the opportunity to take work in the National Synchrotron Light Source II facility, working on protein crystallization. Also strengthening her research abilities, senior Hannah Grunfeld spent her summer months learning analysis skills first-hand at Hofstra University, where she assisted in an individual research project with Dr. Aniruddha Deshpande. Grunfeld explored music

trends and created a survey to discover if there are correlations between how one listens to music and tinnitus, the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. In addition, Grunfeld spent two weeks in Australia as part of a teenage travel program, volunteering at the Australia Zoo, where she helped care for the animals. Seniors Yingyue “Maggie” Liu and Helen Zhang attended a six-week summer research program at Stony Brook University at the Garcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces. The program gave them the opportunity to meet students from around the country and work on projects with partners. Liu explored protein and how it effects blood clotting, while Zhang took a deeper look at nanostructures. Instead of a summer research program, senior Jared Schwartz earned a six week internship at Stony Brook University where he worked in the environmental science field. Schwartz explored radioisotopes released from Fukushima in Japan and researched the impact they made on species of fish. “These students did a tremendous job,” said science research teacher Matthew Zausin. “They gave up a huge part of their summer to do something that was not a requirement and went above and beyond to do something that they were very passionate about.”

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Friday, October 13, 2017

College Board recognizes AP Scholars

High school students from the Levittown School District showcased their college readiness as a total of 231 students were recognized by College Board as Advanced Placement Scholars from both Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur High School. Students were selected based on their exceptional achievement on the national AP exams. Each year, the College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on a student’s exam performance. AP courses completed with a score of 3 or higher on the final exam may afford students the opportunity to earn college credit. A total of 121 students from the district were named AP Scholars. 44 were named AP Scholars with Honor, 57 were recognized as AP Scholars with Distinction, and 9 received the highest honor as National AP Scholars. The AP Scholar Award is earned by students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Those recognized as AP Scholars with Honor must earn an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. To earn the status of an AP Scholar with Distinction, a student must receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. The National AP Scholar title is given to those who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. National AP Scholars include MacArthur High School senior Helen Zhang and 2017 graduates Casey Butcher, Mckenna Foy, Jake Iannacone, Jailyn Lopez, Robert Lung, and James May. National AP Scholars from Division Avenue include 2017 graduates Maria Mancz and Annie Tao.

Photos courtesy of the Levittown School District

Division Avenue High School guidance chairperson Mark Curtiss and Principal John Coscia (back-left) with Assistant Principals Sam McElroy and Terence Rusch (back-right) and the Advanced Placement Scholars currently enrolled in the school.

MacArthur High School Advanced Placement Scholars who are currently enrolled in the district.

Sen. Hannon sponsors Medicare Part D counseling program Senator Kemp Hannon (R-Nassau) announces a special counseling program he is hosting on Medicare Part D. The program takes place on Thursday, October 19, from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm, at the Bethpage Public Library (located at 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage). At a previous Medicare Part D pro-

gram sponsored by Hannon: One constituent was able to save $1,000 on her medication and was thrilled to learn that she had options to choose from; Several constituents saved $700 each annually just by changing pharmacies; and

A total of $40,000 was saved through changing Medicare plans and choice of pharmacies. The Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period begins October 15, 2017, and runs through December 7, 2017, so this counseling program will allow folks to review their options. “When comparing Medicare Part D Plans, there are several factors to keep in mind,” said Hannon. “You should search for the best plan to fit your needs. This program will help you with that, and you may be able to save hun-

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October 13, 2017

Fall Getaway in the Catskills: Thomas Cole National Historic Site is Site #1 on the Hudson River School Art Trail BY KAREN RUBIN

The first thing you notice about the Thomas Cole House, “Where American Art Was Born,” is the view from his porch – out to the ridges of the Catskills Mountains, the Hudson River curving around a bend. It is not hard to imagine that in Cole’s day, there would have been fields between his house and the river. But it is the same scene immortalized in paintings renowned as the “first American art movement.” Thomas Cole’s Cedar Grove, now the Thomas Cole Historic Site and Site #1 on the Hudson River School Art Trail, has been redone since I last visited – more of the house restored to the way it was when Cole, at 35 years old, married 24-year old Maria Bartow, the niece of the man who owned the house and farm where Cole was renting studio space for 10 years. The guided tour has also been revamped with new innovative, multi-media features as well as personal effects – I love seeing Cole’s top hat, his musical instruments which he played and posed, his paint box, his traveling trunk with his signature and date, 1829 and original paintings, and most especially his studio with his easel and paints and a room devoted to his creative process. The presentation really personalizes the man, brings him into your presence. You start the guided tour in the parlor that Thompson, who really encouraged Cole, turned into a sales office for the artist. What appears to be Cole’s portrait – a video projection – becomes a slide show of his art as a voice narrates from Cole’s own journal and writings. Around the room are projections or digital reproductions of Cole’s paintings (some of Cole’s original paintings are in upstairs rooms we visit). He describes the inspiration and rejuvenation he feels from this wilderness, how he is “deliriously happy” at having his family, and his outrage over the “ravages of the axe” of progress. See page D2

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Continued from page D1 These themes come together in his work: while primarily a painter of landscapes, he expressed his philosophical opinions in allegorical works, the most famous of which are the five-part series, The Course of Empire, which depict the same landscape over generations—from a near state of nature (depicting American Indians) to consummation of empire (Rome), and then decline and desolation, which is now in the collection of the New York Historical Society (and will be on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in

2018); and four-part The Voyage of Life, which are reproduced in his studio. (“Thomas Cole’s Journey: Atlantic Crossings” will be on view at the Met, January 30-May 13, 2018, and feature some of his most iconic works, including The Oxbow (1836) and his five-part series The Course of Empire (1834–36, www.metmuseum. org/exhibitions/listings/2018/thomas-cole,). I appreciate Cole as very possibly America’s first environmentalist, the first to appreciate conservation and raise the alarm over the march of progress at a time when the Industrial Revolution was taking hold and technological progress was worshipped along with capitalism,

as he railed against the “copper-hearted barbarians” and “dollar-godded utilitarians.” “We are still in Eden; the wall that shuts us out of the garden is our own ignorance and folly,” he says, as a projection of his painting, “Expulsion from the Garden of Eden” (1828) appears. Cole worried that America’s rapid expansion and industrial development would destroy the glorious landscape - in 1836, he could see the railroad being built through the valley and he bemoaned the loss of forest along Catskill Creek, “the beauty of environment shorn away.” Cole recognized America as a land in transition – the settled and domesticated juxtaposed with the wild and undomesticated… He witnessed the changes taking place around him.. And in the early 1800s, America was still in process of creating own culture, distinct from the European settlers. Thomas Cole was born in Lancashire, England, in 1801 and emigrated to the United States with his parents and sister (his father was in textiles) in 1818, settling first in Philadelphia, then Steubenville Ohio, then New York City. He had little formal art training; he picked up the basics from a wandering portrait painter. Cole soon focused on landscape and ultimately, Cole transformed the way America thought about nature and the way nature was portrayed on canvas. As an immigrant, Cole was dazzled by America’s vast stretch of untamed wilderness, unlike anything that existed in Europe. At this point in time, though, most Americans did not appreciate the wilderness - they thought of it as something to be feared or exploited. Instead, America was enthralled with industrialization, technology and progress. Cole was 24 years old when he took one of the new steamships up the Hudson River (it was “the thing to do” at the time). He made a painting which sold immediately, came again to make

another painting and that sold immediately, as well. He came so often he looked around for a studio in the village of Catskill. He came to Cedar Grove, John Alexander Thompson’s 110acre farm with an orchard and a hilltop view out to the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains – the same view we see today - and for the next 10 years, rented a studio in a structure next door to Thompson’s house (where Temple Israel now stands). Cole fell in love with Maria Bartow, Thompson’s niece 11 years younger than Cole, then 35 years old, and moved into Cedar Grove permanently, all living together in the modest house which Thompson had built in 1815. Thompson provided Cole with the two parlors on the main floor to use as “sales rooms” for his painting, and built a studio for Cole, cutting out a window so he would have northern light. Thompson also built a studio for him with a high window to bring in northern light, and we see his paints and easel as if he had just left the room for a moment. Cole’s studio, which Mary’s uncle made for him, installing a high window to bring in northern light, has been restored. It is where he painted one of his most famous series, the four “Voyage of Life” paintings (he painted eight sets of four; one of the sets is in the NewYork Historical Society and will be on display January 2018 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art). We see his paints and easel as if he had just left the room for a moment. Alas, the studio probably contributed to his early death, at the age of 47, when his wife was pregnant with their fifth child – the studio in winter had little ventilation and he was working with turpentine and paints and had a respiratory illness. He died of pleurisy. Mary named their son Thomas Cole, Jr. Frederick Edwin Church, recognized as a prodigy, was 18 years old when Cole, then 43,

took him on as an art student. Cole would take his six-year old son Theodore out with them painting. Paintings by Church that have a small boy are likely Cole’s son. After Cole died, in 1848, Church, who built his Olana on a hilltop on the opposite shore of the Hudson, helped the family, even hiring Cole’s son Theodore as his farm manager. Touring the house is remarkable because it contains many of Cole’s personal effects including several of his paintings, like “Prometheus,” and his special items like musical instruments that he played and used as props for his paintings. All of this is fairly miraculous because the house was sold in the 1960s and the contents auctioned off - the paintings, the furnishings. Over the years, many of the sold items have since come back, like “Uncle Sandy’s” chair, which we see today, which was purchased by a local postman who donated it back to Cedar Grove. In a living room on the second floor, Cole’s letters “appear” on his actual writing desk (triggered by a motion detector); some of the paintings that decorate the room where they would have been are reproductions (the originals held in museums), but some are originals. There are black-and-white photos of his daughter in her later years, sitting in that very room. I am fascinated to see his “magic lantern” (an early slide projector with handpainted glass slides) that drew its light from a candle inside. We appreciate Cole as a man of enormous talents –a poet, essayist and musician in addition to an artist and we see some of his

instruments. We visit his bedroom and see his traveling trunk which he had made on Pearl Street, with his signature and date. We learn that he was close friends with the novelist James Fenimore Cooper and provided illustrations for his work, including “The Last of the Mohicans” (1827) and “The Pioneers.” My favorite room is his “Process Room” where we see his actual sketches, his paint box which he decorated with a beautiful painting and papers and his famous color wheel. On my hikes, I wondered how Cole would have captured the scenes - the sheer logistics of getting to these remote places that take us 20 minutes to reach by car along paved roads. Cole painted at a time before photography was a handy tool, before capped paint tubes made painting “en plein air” as feasible as it was for the Impressionists decades later. I learn that Cole hiked with a pocket easel and pencil. He would get to a place like Sunset Rock by dark (a trail which I hike), camp and stay there a few days. He made copious notes of the smallest details - the light, color (he created a color-wheel for himself which we see), the atmosphere, the vegetation and natural forms. But then he would wait before he painted the scene, for time to pass “to put a veil over inessential detail to turn it into beautiful and sublime...He had a vision of nature as an expression of the divine.” It is important to realize that at the time, a painting afforded the only way for people to see places without actually visiting for themselves. He began to turn his landscapes into allegorical exposition. Over a three-year period,

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Thomas Cole’s studio at Cedar Grove, a National Historic Site “Where American Art Was Born.” © 2017 Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com he painted “The Course of Empire” a series depicting the same landscape over centuries and generations as civilization rises and falls, from savage to civilized, from glory to fall and extinction. He intended the series as a warning against American unbridled expansion and materialism. It took him three years to do and earned him a veritable fortune in commission and fame. Cole also became progressively more

spiritual - coinciding with a rise in spiritualism in America. - and used his landscape painting as religious allegory. This is manifest in Cole’s “Voyage of Life,” a series of four paintings that show a pilgrim from infancy to old age, led by a guardian angel, which became Cole’s most popular work. Each year, there are always special exhibits See page D5

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To err is human... but let’s correct it BY MARJORIE GOTTLIEB WOLFE American writer, Terry Goodkind (“Confession”) wrote, “I’m afraid that we all make mistakes. One of the things that defines our character is how we handle mistakes. If we lie about having made a mistake, then it can’t be corrected and it festers. On the other hand, if we give up because we made a mistake, even a big mistake, none of us would get far in life.” Shown below are some of the most interesting—and humorous—corrections made in newspapers and magazines:

From the Boston Globe

Because of a reporting error, Dr. Arleigh Dygert Richardson III, former teacher at Lawrence Academy in Groton, was described in his obituary yesterday as favoring tacky pants with tweed jackets and Oxford shirts. Dr. Richardson favored khaki pants.

From The Ottawa Citizen and Southam News

The Ottawa Citizen and Southam News wish to apologize for our apology to Mark Steyn. In correcting the incorrect statements about Mr. Steyn, published Oct. 15, we incorrectly published

the incorrect correction. We accept and regret that our original regrets were unacceptable, and we apologize to Mr. Steyn for any distress caused by our previous apology.

From The New York Times

An article last Sunday about older alumni who have been helped by university career counselors referred imprecisely to David Munson, a 1990 graduate of Lehigh University. Mr. Munson, who lost a job in February when his company was downsized, was speaking generally—not about himself specifically — when he said that newly unemployed people sometimes mope around the house in sweatpants.

From The Forward

In the May 8 article “HomeLands: ‘A Shtetl in Manhattan,’” Letty Cottin Pogrebin’s upcoming novel is identified incorrectly. It is “Single Jewish Male Seeking Soul Mate,” not “Single White Male Seeking Soul Mate.”

From The New York Times

A brief report in the Business People column last Sunday about the new marketing of Barbie dolls, misstated the sex of an executive at Mattel, the dolls’ manufacturer. Russell Arons, vice president for marketing, is a woman…

From The Wall Street Journal

The name of dining chain Shake Shack was incorrectly given as Shake Shake in one reference in a Markets article Monday about a new private-equity fund launched by Union Square Hospitality Group.

From New York Magazine

CORRECTION: An article on April 5 about Capers Funnye, a rabbi who is a cousin of Michelle Obama’s, misstated the name of an organization to which he considered applying for membership. It was the Union for Reform Judaism, not the Union of Reform Jews.

From The New York Times Weddings/Celebrations

A report on Feb. 15 about the wedding of Riva Golan Ritvo and Alan Bruce Slifka, included an erroneous account of the bride’s education, which she supplied. Mr. Ritvo, a child therapist, did not graduate from the University of Pennsylvania or receive a master’s degree in occupational therapy or a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Southern California. Though she attended Penn for a time, her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, is from U.S.C. The Times should have corroborated

the credentials before publishing the report.

From The New York Times

An article last Sunday about Barbra Streisand’s musings on her life and career as she prepared to release her new album, “Partners,” referred incorrectly to the origins of her hit song “People.” It was written for the 1964 Broadway musical “Funny Girl,” not for the 1968 film version.

From The New York Times

An article on Tuesday about New York’s Groundhog Day ceremony—at which Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was bitten by Staten Island Chuck as he tried to coax the groundhog out of his shelter—erroneously included a dignitary among those who attended. Senator Charles E. Schumer was not there.

From Time Out New York

In the Eat Out section of Tony 549, the Passover meal served at restaurant Zoe was listed as Kosher, when it is in fact Kosher-Style. We regret the error.

From The New York Times

An article about the growing number of Orthodox Jewish couples movSee page D6

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High School Kids and Social Security BY TOM MARGENAU

I spent part of my 32-year career with the Social Security Administration as a public affairs specialist in San Diego. A big aspect of that job was running around town giving speeches to various groups and organizations. As you might guess, that involved a lot of trips to senior centers and other places where older folks might hang out. It also meant talks to civic groups like Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. And believe it or not, it occasionally involved lectures to high school students. You might think the last thing a high school kid would be interested in, or want to learn about, would be Social Security. And you’d be right. But I thought it was a good idea to get teenagers to think about the subject -- from both a historical and economic viewpoint, and from the perspective of their own budding relationship with the program. Today, I will share with you some of the things I told these kids. The first thing I did was play a word association game. I asked them this question: “What do you think of when I say the words ‘Social Security’?” Inevitably, their responses would be along the lines of “old people” or “my grandparents.” But then I would surprise them by telling them that when I was in high school, I was getting a monthly check from Social Security. I asked them why that was. They usually had surprised and querulous looks on their faces. But inevitably, one of the kids would say, “Maybe one of your parents died, and you are getting a check on his or her Social Security record.” That was the right answer. (My dad died when I was young.) And a little further discussion would unveil the fact that there were a couple kids in each classroom in similar circumstances. Benefits to the children of deceased workers is a big part of Social Security that many people -- high schoolers and their parents and grandparents -- forget about. After my introductory word association game, I would then describe the history of Social Security. And I realized quickly that talking to them about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his New Deal programs was kind of like talking to them about dinosaurs. It was all ancient history to a teenager. But I did ask them what they thought happened to old people before Social Security came along. How did they get along financially? Where did they live? They were surprised to learn that many older folks moved in with their grown children after they retired. A couple smart-alecky kids would usually say something like, “I sure wouldn’t want my grandma living with me!” I told them that before Social Security, well over half of all senior citizens in this country lived below the poverty level. That number is less than 10 per-

cent today. Following this discussion, it was not uncommon for some of the students to point out that they thought their grandparents were rich because they spent a lot of time traveling to Europe and other places. I suggested to them that Social Security was more than a little bit responsible for their well-being. I also liked to talk to the kids about Social Security and economics -- especially how Social Security fits into the overall federal budget. I’d ask them this question: What do you think the federal government spends most of its money on? I would always get back a whole variety of answers, probably reflecting their parents’ own preconceived notions about government spending. Here are some of the most common answers I’d get: “welfare”... “bombs”...”foreign aid”...”food stamps”...”drug enforcement.” I would then draw a big circle on a blackboard and tell them to think of that circle as the federal government’s spending pie. I would divide that pie into four sections. I’d then label the first piece of the pie “Defense and Homeland Security” because it makes about a fourth of all federal spending. Then I would label the second big piece of the pie “Health Care” -- primarily the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Next, I would ask what the third big piece of the federal spending pie might be. Even though a few would shout out things like food stamps or foreign aid, by now most of the class understood where I was going with this. And they correctly said Social Security. Actually, Social Security is the biggest piece of the pie, making up about 28 percent of all federal expenditures. And that means everything else the federal government does comes out of that last piece of pie -- the remaining one-fourth of federal spending. That’s pretty amazing when you think about it. The government spends money on thousands of programs and projects -NASA, the Centers for Disease Control, the National Park system, the Forest Service, maintaining foreign embassies and consulates, drug enforcement, food stamps, school lunch programs, transportation projects, and on and on. Again, hundreds and hundreds of all these different programs each get a tiny fraction of that quarter piece of pie that’s left after we pay for Social Security, health care and defense. That’s why any talk of reducing government spending without putting those big three on the chopping block is just a lot of hot air. Finally, I would talk to the kids about their own relationship with Social Security. And when you are in high school, it’s a budding romance. (OK, I agree, that’s the wrong term). Most of them were just getting their first jobs at McDonald’s or the local grocery store or wherever. And I would tell them to make sure their employer had their Social Security number correctly recorded so

that they would get proper credit for whatever taxes they were paying. Today, when I think back to those earlier times teaching high school kids about Social Security, I realize that most of them are now pushing 40, probably have families of their own, and have

been working for many years now. I wonder if they remember anything I told them. 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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Fall Getaway in the Catskills: Thomas Cole National Historic Site C ontinued from page D3 as well – in the Cole house, oddly juxtaposed with Cole’s 18th century works (we even see the wall trim that he painted himself) is a contemporary artist, Kiki Smith. In the New Studio, a separate building, this season is “Sanford R. Gifford in the Catskills.” Most days when you visit the Cole house, you take a guided tour, but on Saturday and Sundays, 2-5, you can tour the house on your own. The house usually closes at the end of October but this year, it is open for three weekends in November. Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring Street, Catskill, NY 12414, 518-9437465, www.thomasscole.org (Normally open

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To err is human... but let’s correct it

ing back to the Lower East Side of Manhattan misstated the circumstances that allowed one couple to take over his grandfather’s apartment on Grand Street He moved out; he did not die.

From The New York Times

A report drew an incorrect conclusion about Hillary Rodham Clinton’s new hairstyle. Although she visited the Waldorf-Astoria last weekend, her hair was cut by Frederik Fekkai, whose salon is at Bergdorf Goodman, not Kenneth Battelle at the Waldorf.

From The New York Times

Because of a transcription error, a dispatch from Tel Aviv on negotiations for a new Israeli government referred incorrectly to Yosef Burg, leader of the National Religious Party. It should have described him as a veteran (not Bedouin) in Israeli politics.

From The New York Times

The Check In column on July 20, about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal in

Edinburgh, misstated part of the name of a park that the hotel overlooks. It is Princes Street Gardens, not Princess. The column also referred incorrectly to the climate control in the rooms. There is no air-conditioning at the hotel, so it could not have “worked well.”

From The New York Times

Quotation of the Day, drawn from an article in Science Times about the proliferation of mountain lions, referred incorrectly in some copies to the outcome of a man’s struggle to rescue his daughter’s cat from a cougar. As the article reported, the cougar ate the cat.

From The New York Times

The Night Out column last Sunday, about the actor Michael Cera, misstated a plot element in “This Is Our Youth,” the Broadway play in which he is a co-star. His character seduces the character played by Tavi Gevinson; his character does not lose his virginity in the encounter.

A “Living In” article last Sunday, about Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, misidentified the ethnic group most closely identified with the neighborhood. It is Jewish, not Italian. In addition, a picture caption misstated the name of the street shown. It is Ocean Avenue, not Boulevard….

From The New York Times

From The New York Times Metro Section

An article about Cardinal John O’Connor’s homily at midnight Mass on Christmas misstated the composition of the ceremonial doors at St. Patrick’s Cathedral that were opened to herald the start of the jubilee year decreed by the pope. They are bronze, not brass.

From The New York Times

The attribution yesterday for the

An article in some editions last Sunday about bars where dogs are still welcome inside in violation of New York City’s health code misidentified the breed of a dog visiting a bar in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He is a yellow Labrador, not a Golden Retriever. The article also omitted part of the dog’s

name. He is Captain William Trigger of Ludlow, not Captain Trigger of Ludlow.

From Britain’s “The Guardian”

A review of a biography of the former Editor of “The Observer” [David Astor] contained a number of errors. In the article we suggested the William Waldorf Astor was named after a hotel, when in fact his name referred to the family’s native Rhineland village. He didn’t build Cliveden [the family stately home] as we suggested, but bought it… During the War, David Astor didn’t merely suffer ‘a mild attack of dysentery,’ as suggested in the review. In fact, he was wounded in action during a German ambush in the Ardennes… SOURCES: “Kill Duck Before Serving - Red Faces at The New York Times” by Linda Amster and Dylan Loeb McClain The Wall Street Journal, Time Out New York,New York Magazine, The Forward, The Boston Globe, The Ottawa Citizen and Southam News, and Britain’s The Guardian.

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October is ‘Plan a Cruise Month’: Take Advantage of Cruise Deals, Promotions October is Plan a Cruise Month – a worldwide industry campaign to learn more about cruising and how to plan and take a cruise vacation, when cruise-goers can also take advantage of special cruise line deals and promotions available during the month. Created by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the program provides insight on the best cruise destinations, special cruise line deals and promotions as well as experts to help navigate the many cruise vacation options available for every travel style and budget. “Plan a Cruise Month is such an amazing opportunity for anyone who loves to travel to learn more about the variety of today’s cruise vacation options as well as take advantage of deals and promotions as well as guidance from cruise experts,” said Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO, CLIA. “Today there are cruises to take you around the world from rivers in Asia and Africa to ocean cruises to the Galapagos Islands. A cruise can take you to some of the best global destinations aboard some of the most advanced cruise ships.” Cruising Destinations Around the World: This year, Plan a Cruise Month is shining a spotlight on the many worldwide cruise destinations including those in: Europe; the Americas and the Caribbean; Australasia and Asia. Each week in October, through videos,

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Across America, home builders are adopting new approaches to construction to create greener homes with better resale value. One major change that’s tackling energy consumption and rising fuel costs is the use of an airtight, solid concrete system to replace inefficient wood framing. Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) erect a building with an interlocking system, similar to Lego. “It’s a switch for builders, but those who have switched over tell us it’s quite easy to build with ICFs,” says Natalie Rodgers of Nudura, a leading name in the field. “Customer demand has driven this change and builders are now seeing how green construction options can have a positive impact on their business.” The ICF system is now the number one choice of wall-building methods for “net-zero” construction in the country. The term net-zero applies to buildings that are energy efficient and don’t tap into any public utility fuel supplies. The goal is for as many homes, schools and public buildings as possible to be designed to be net-zero. Here are some advantages of net-zero construction using ICF. Building guide. Underscoring these proactive measures, the nonprofit organization LEED also reminds us that constructing a green home leaves a much smaller carbon footprint due to less de-

mand on natural resources. Such homes will create less waste and be healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Fuel savings. Walls built with ICFs are proven to reduce energy bills up to 60 percent, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce or eliminate exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost over time is comparable to owning a conventional home and the resale return is generally assured. Durability. Concrete is strong. Due to high-impact resistance, these concrete walls assure maximum safety in high wind areas. Fire resistance is also reported to be maximized at four hours. Comfort. Unlike in conventional wooded frames, air gaps are eliminated in ICF, minimizing the potential for mold growth and draft. The end result is an airtight structure that enables the mechanical systems to heat, cool and ventilate the structure more efficiently, creating a healthier living and working environment. Responsibility. The materials are recyclable and the system is designed to create less landfill waste during the construction process. Combined with other eco-construction methods, this concrete system will significantly reduce carbon emissions by lowering the amount of fossil fuels needed for heating and cooling.

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Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kid-friendly can be challenging. Kids are full of energy and oftentimes put fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and child-friendly. • Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep tabs on children. Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another. • Choose washable fabrics. Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup. • Create a catch-all spot. Special bins or other organizational tools in the entryway can help to cull clutter when children come in the house from school or play. Be sure the keep cubbies, con-

tainers and coat hooks at a child-friendly height. • Look for high-traffic rugs. Rugs designed for high-traffic areas will be more forgiving when children march across them several times per day. There are no rules that say you can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and these rugs tend to be easier to clean. • Ensure there is plenty of seating. Sectionals give children ample room to spread out. And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to hang out. • Think outside pink and blue. For children’s rooms, make sure they’re colorful, but consider other hues to give the rooms some personality. Focus on a hobby or activity and borrow the color scheme from the accessories used for decorating. • Hang whimsical artwork. Employ framing and lighting to make kids’ artwork look like professional pieces. Routinely change the pictures when a new look is desired. • Designate a place for play. Devote an entire room or a nook in a house for

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ensuring a home maintains a sophisticated feel is easier than parents might think.

Bold colors add vitality to homes other. Green paired with pink (a lighter shade of green’s opposite, red) calls to mind the great outdoors. These hues can add a touch of floral spring sunshine even when that season has long since passed. Opt for a deep green and a carnation pink for maximum impact. And don’t forget a vase full of fresh blooms as the finishing factor.

Lavender and deep blue Analogous colors are three colors that sit side-by-side on the color wheel and share a common denominator in terms of shade. Lavender, blue and an orchid pink are examples of such hues. This cool, regal combination can add femininity to a bedroom or even drama to another space in the house. If painting the walls dark blue or lavender seems scary, opt for a neutral shade on walls and then dress up the space with inky and violet accents. Whether it’s Independence Day, St. Patrick’s Day or the holiday season, the bold hues that are synonymous with these events add a splash of color to rooms that can use a little design lift. While some colors may be synonymous with certain times of year, homeowners can employ bold colors in their homes all year long. By embracing bold painting and decorating styles, homeowners can use fresh color palettes to make rooms more inviting and colorful. These popular color combinations can provide inspiration. Green and pink Colors on opposite ends of the color wheel will always complement each

Turquoise and brick red Enhance the “wow” factor with these bold colors. Although they are striking, when they work together, they also can impart a soothing feel, particularly since they are often inspired by Asian influences. Feature a light turquoise sofa with red throw pillows. Or dress up meals with a red tablecloth on the dining table and turquoise, white and red, patterned place mats. Gray and yellow Yellow is a pick-me-up color any time of the year, but, when combined with a gray, it’s toned down to be soothing instead of startling. This color combination is popular in kitchens, nurseries and entryways. Have fun in the kitchen with mottled gray stone countertops,

pale yellow walls and canary café curtains. Color can affect mood and transform spaces with just a small investment of

time and money. Homeowners can experiment with color palettes so rooms remain vibrant all year long.

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How to find the right replacement windows cost-effective to replace very old and/ or inefficient windows to improve their energy efficiency. Such an upgrade can save homeowners substantial amounts of money on heating and cooling costs. Window replacement projects can be costly, so it pays to get the job right the first time. Before beginning a window replacement project, homeowners should research which windows will meet their specific needs, learning the subtleties between finishes and features, as well as comparing prices for the windows and installation. Choose the right time of year The best time of year to plan window replacement is when the weather will be warm, ideally in the spring or early summer. However, homeowners do not want conditions to be too warm, as each room where new windows will be installed will temporarily be exposed to the elements. Furthermore, caulk adheres better in warmer weather and will dispense easily.

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Consider available features When replacing windows, homeowners may want to install the same style windows they currently have. But the problems that led to the need to replace windows may still exist even when new windows are installed. When replacing windows, consider energy performance ratings based on the locations of the windows in the house. To make sure they make the most educated decision, homeowners can investigate the solar heat gain coefficient, U-factor, visible

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Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. The National Association of Home Builder’s Remodeling Market Index Survey, which measures conditions in the remodeling market, indicates that, in 2015, the two most common remodeling jobs were bathroom remodels (81 percent) and kitchen remodels (79 percent). According to HGTV and Statistics Brain, a new kitchen remodel for a kitchen measuring 12 by 12 feet may cost homeowners anywhere from $17,000 to $37,000. Before investing so much into their remodeling projects, homeowners should think carefully about the features that will improve their time spent at home. When planning a kitchen renovation, homeowners may want to consider the following upgrades to make the room more enjoyable while improving its functionality. Oversized sink Although high-efficiency dishwashers are popular, deep sinks to soak soup pots or woks are still useful. Deep sinks may be preferable to double sinks, especially for homeowners who use lots of kitchen tools when preparing meals. Soft-closing hinges When replacing cabinets (or just the hardware), consider installing soft-closing hinges and slides on doors and drawers. These devices eliminate slamming and caught fingers, reducing noise and injuries in the kitchen. Foot-pedal water operation When outfitting a sink, think about foot con-

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HS HOMEWORK CLUB TUTOR: The Waldorf School of Garden City is seeking a High School Homework Club tutor to supervise and assist students during afterschool hours. The ideal applicant will be able to tutor in multiple suject areas, but those with expertise in a specific subject are welcome to apply. Previous tutoring experience required. Excellent opportunity for recent college graduates looking for a flexible work schedule. Please email your resume to Nina Renker at renkern@waldorfgarden.org No phone calls MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST: Part time for busy pediatric practice. Experience preferred but will train. Great personality, work ethic. fax resume 516-767-8961 or email healthykidspediatrics@gmail. com

HELP WANTED

Helper Needed 1-3 Days/Wk For Landscaping Own Transportation

Please Call Thomas

516-467-9155 JOB OPPORTUNITY $13.20 PER HOUR

If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed

PART TIME FRONT DESK Chiropractic office, Manhasset. Basic computer skills. 516-3656505

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

PART TIME MEDICAL TECHNICIAN needed for a local Ophthalmology office. Fast paced medical practice. On the job training provided. Experience with Word & Excel would be helpful. Please email your resume and cover letter to: IT_ mgr@drjindra.com

CERTIFIED HHA, PCA seeks weekday position Monday through Friday, live in or live out. 17 years experience with Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia, cancer patients. References available upon request. Call Doreen 516-302-7564

SUPERMARKET: Now hiring all positions. Please call 347-7288888 or stop in at 52 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola NY 11501

SITUATION WANTED AIDE / C OMPANION FOR THE ELDERLY: Mature Irish woman seeking part time position as an aide/ companion to the elderly. Flexible part time hours available. Reference upon request. Please call 516-248-0105 (Please leave message) AIDE/COMPANION With a sunny personality seeking position to care for the elderly. Experience with dementia, alzheimers, recovering stroke patients and sundown syndrome. Excellent references available upon request. Call Marcia 347-551-1720

CERTIFIED NURSES AIDE Experienced 20 years. Honest and reliable seeking home care position. Available Full Time, Part Time Weekends And Overnight. Licensed driver w/car. Please contact Barbara 516-2622491

CHILDCARE/ELDER CARE / HOUSEKEEPING Available 5-6 days a week, live in. Experienced in Childcare & Elder Care. Light cleaning, cooking, laundry. References available. 30 yrs experience. Please call Phyllis 917-412-3418 ELDER CARE/CARE FOR THE SICK; honest, dependable, hard working and patient. Excellent references. Serious persons please call Miss Eugene at 917-658-6095

HEAD /ASST. TEACHERS-CHILD CARE Excellent Opening At:

TUTOR TIME NEW HYDE PARK

(347) 462-2610 (347) 565-6200

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F/T Mon- Fri. Infant - Pre-School

Head teacher must have a degree in early childhood ed.

Call: 516-326-8236 / Fax: 516-326-8239

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EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER seeking full time position. 10 yr experience. Excellent references. Please call Elaine 347-476-3306 HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE any day, flexible times. Good references. 25 years experience. 516-770-5776 or 516-286-5148 MATURE CARING WOMAN seeks position in child care, elder care, housekeeping. Available full time, part time, live in, live out. Excellent references. Please call 516-565-4802

CAREER TRAINING AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866-296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Attractive Jewish Female

70, Widowed, Retired Math Teacher, Seeks JEWISH ONLY, Widower, 67-75, College Educated, For A Long Term Relationship

718-763-8919 GOT LAND? Our Hunters will pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free info packet & quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.basecampleasing.com

LOST & FOUND LOST CHARM BRACELET: Gold and silver, in Lord and Taylor, Manhasset on October 4th around 12-1. Reward. Please call 516-639-0609

MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday, October 14 9am to 4pm 34 Tremont St. Household items. Twin bed frames. Queen size box spring. Fabrics. Coffee table. Lamps. C ome see the many treasures that can by yours!

MARKETPLACE

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Estate & Tag Sales Online & Live Auctions Cleanout & Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com Email: tracyjordan@invitedsales.com LIVING ROOM & BEDROOM furniture. Like new. Includes couches, upholstered chair, coffee and end table, electric fireplace. 4 piece bed with mattress and box spring. Dresser with framed mirror, night table. Best offer. Cash and carry. 516-7470562

PRIVACY HEDGE—Green Giants (Thuja) SALE. 6-7 ft tall, reg. $149 NOW $59. F REE installation / FREE delivery. Limited supply! ORDER NOW! 518-536-1367 www.lowcosttrees.com

WANTED TO BUY

ANTIQUES WANTED

GREAT PRICES PAID

Bronzes, Paintings, Sterling Silver, Rugs & All Contents

917-817-3928

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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PETS

TAG SALE

PET SERVICES

FALL FAIR Sunday, October 15 12:00pm—5:00pm Sponsored by The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City, NY 11530 (on the grounds of the Museum) Featuring: Philip Weiss, appraiser $10 item — Max 3 items (no jewelry or furniture) Select vendors — Shop for sales at A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop. Info call 516-7468900

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

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, October 18 10:00 a.m. 38 DeMott Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Beautiful furnishings, sporting equipment, housewares, household, rugs, collectibles, CDs, DVDs, alot of beautiful holiday decorations, alot of blue and white decorative and collectible, crystal and artwork. Gorham, Waterford, flatware, prints, fine porcelain, refrigerator, lighting, vinyl records.... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Friday, October 20 9:30 a.m. 1786 Evergreen Ave East Meadow, NY 11554 Packed house filled with furniture from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, vintage records, books, basement, den, housewares, decorative, clothing, office supplies, crafts.... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details!

YARD SALE MINEOLA: Saturday October 14th. Rain date Saturday October 21st from 9am-4pm. 508 Foch Blvd. Furiture and more!

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DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 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 AUTO FOR SALE TOYOTA TACOMA: 2001 EXT pick up truck. 6 cylinder, automatic. Excellent cab. 4WD. New tires. 151k miles. $2,100. Call 315681-5997

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!

Love to write? We are looking for articles on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our Discover magazine section, we will try to feature one new article and writer each week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00, and articles should be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: editor@gcnews.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY RENTALS Large 3 rooms, New EIK & Bath, elevator. $2,300

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Five Rooms. 2 Bed, 2 Full Baths, EIK, FDR, Wood Floors $3,200 Renovated 4 rooms. 2 Bed. Walk in Shower, EIK. Immediate. $3,350 Garden City Properties (516)746-1563 / (516)313-8504 WESTERN NASSAU COUNTY Beautiful ground floor, one bedroom apartment available. Private entrance, full kitchen, full bath, central air, private parking, very close to LIRR. $1,500 includes all. Non-smokers, no pets. Background checks required. Available immediately. NO BROKERS. Email: DREAMTONITE@ aol.com

ROOM FOR RENT MINEOLA: Large furnished room, private entrance, share bath, own TV, microwave and fridge, A/C. No pets/smoking. $735 month all utilities included plus 1 month security. References required. 516-747-5799

OFFICE SPACE GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Ample parking available. Call 516-248-3048 NEW HYDE PARK: 6 Tuxedo Ave., first floor, 1500 sqft, private entrance. Please call for details. Owner 516-650-4880 or 516-456-1599

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

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

VACATION RENTAL

LOTS FOR SALE

THE HEART OF MIAMI BEACH: 2 Bedroom Condo for rent in February and March. Close to all with ocean and bay views. Master suite with bathroom and second bedroom with bathroom. Pool/Jacuzzi and private gym in building. Serious interest. Please call 347-386-2051

FARM ESTATE LIQUIDATION! OCTOBER 14! 16 Tracts. Cooperstown, NY. 5 to 28 acres from $19,900! Ponds, streams views, apple orchards. Terms avail. Call 888905-8847 to register. NewYorkLandandLakes.com

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OPEN HOUSE

HOMES FOR SALE

POCONO WATERFRONT 1300 sf of Original Cabin Like feeling overlooking Motorized Lake Harmony. Bring all your boats & toys. Great investment for 3 families that love to enjoy the mountains, motor boating, fishing, skiing, hiking & much more. Best spot on the lake for fishing. Comes w/3 Docks, 1 House & 4 Lots. 198 S. Lake Drive Lake Harmony, PA 18624

KARA EDER 570-643-0321 pocoprop@gmail.com www.pocprop.com

KINGS PARK

NEW CONSTRUCTION

$849K

Brand New Homes On private cul-de-sac (Kings Court) Use 28 Old Northport Rd For GPS Smithtown CSD #5 3240 sq ft, 5 BR, 3.5 Bths, Hardwood Floors throughout, Fireplace, Crown Moldings, Central Air, 9 ft Ceilings, SS Appliances & Granite Counters

OAKWOOD BUILDING GROUP, INC. Contact 631-269-4063 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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LOTS FOR SALE WESTERN NASSAU COUNTY Beautiful ground floor, one bedroom apartment available. Private entrance, full kitchen, full bath, central air, private parking, very close to LIRR. $1,500 includes all. Non-smokers, no pets. Background checks required. Available immediately. NO BROKERS. Email: DREAMTONITE@aol.com

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BAITING HOLLOW Sunday 10/15 1:00pm-3:00pm 701 Bluffs Drive Soundfront Condo w/ panoramic views. Amazing sunsets. Fully furnished. 2016 total renovation heat, new windows, granite kitchen, insulation, CAC, Baths & hardwood floors. 2 BRs, 2 Baths. Amenities Pool, Tennis & Beach. Reduced! $539,900 MLS#2956222 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623 MATTITUCK Saturday 10/14 1:00-3:00pm 2130 Theresa Dr Ranch on beautifully landscaped lot. Large open living space. 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths, LR / stone fireplace, custom granite kitchen with large center island, family room, basement & 2 car garage. 1400 sq ft patio. A must see! Just listed! $699,000. MLS#2963194 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE LAUREL 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

SERVICES BOOKKEEPING SERVICES performed by Big 4 experienced accountant for individuals and small businesses. Professional. Competitive. Precise. Email: B3LLC@outlook.com for more information. SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS REPAIRED Sidewalk repairs, Concrete, Masonry Ted Emmerich Construction – 516-466-1111 www.tedemmerich.com

Call 294.8900 SERVICES PROFESSIONAL WRITING ASSISTANCE Professional writing assistance with college essay, student curriculum vitae, employment resume, applicant cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Contact: rgreco8888@gmail.com for more information.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 GEM BASEMENT DOCTOR: One stop for all your home improvement needs! Basement, bathroom & kitchen remodeling, carpentry, crown, wainscoting molding, closets, doors, windows, sheetrock, painting, siding, decks power washed, stained and built. 516-623-9822

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628 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 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED Slate Roof Specialist. Copper Flashings. Snow Guards. Aluminum Trim & Siding. No Sub-Contractors. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing 631-496-9711. Text or call owner direct: 516-983-0860 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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TUTORING

TED EMMERICH CONSTRUCTION 516-466-1111 Renovations, bathrooms, kitchens, roofing All types of repairs large or small www.tedemmerich.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

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 and will review each topic and chapter with you. This is a pathway to a 5! Ephraim Himelstein. 516384-9865. ephraimhimelstein@ gmail.com

MATH TUTOR Middle School Math Teacher at a local district available to tutor your child at reasonable rates in all Math through Algebra CC. A Garden City resident who has enjoyed working with children for many years. Flexible scheduling and location. Please call 516-395-5280 MATH TUTOR: TEACHING CONTENT, CONCEPTS & UNDERSTANDING Experienced tutor available for SAT (I and II), Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, PreCalc, AP Calc and Statistics. Call Richard (MS,MBA) 516-567-1512 or email: rschiller@molloy.edu

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: CERTIFIED and currently employed High School Spanish Teacher. Experienced in all levels of Spanish including: Middle School, High School Spanish Levels 1-5, AP Spanish & College Level Spanish. Experienced with tutoring Chaminade students and most school Districts. Will provide references from other parents. Excellent results. Please phone 516-655-8194 or email: mmiller@emufsd.us 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

CLEANING HOUSE CLEANER: Excellent service with great references, own transportation. Please call Mirian at 516-642-6624

SPARKLING CLEANING SERVICES Offices * Homes * Apartments Own Transportation Free Estimates Experienced with excellent references from many satisfied customers! Call or Text: 516-669-2909 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

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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 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

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

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

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DEFEND YOURSELF! Tactics for self defense: In home, empowerment, flexible hours, any age or gender, discourage bullies. Free consultation. Please call 631-707-0029 GENERATORS Sales and service. Maintenance contracts. Generac, Kohler. Mohrmann Electric Co., Inc. 516-826-3311 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

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

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Kitten/Cat New Volunteer Orientation Schedule

Volunteers for our cat program are always greatly needed. We are still at the end of kitten season and there are openings on shifts for weekdays and weekends that accommodate any schedule. Please attend our next kitten/ cat volunteer orientation being held Wednesday, September 27th at 6:00 PM. All orientations are held at our adoption center located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Learn more about our cat program tour the adoption center and find out how rewarding the volunteer experience can be.Volunteer orientations are typically held the second Sunday of each month. The next orientation dates are: Sunday, October 8th, 3PM Sunday, November 12th, 3PM Sunday, December 10th, 3PM Schedules may change due to holidays so check our website for updates. Reservations are not needed, but if possible, please fill out and email back a completed volunteer application in advance to volunteer@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or fax to 631-7605534. You can download it on our website, www.lasthopeanimalrescue. org. Mention if you’re planning to attend the orientation.

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MOVING SERVICE

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TREE SERVICE

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

Licensed & Insured Licensed #T-11154 175 Maple Ave. Westbury, NY 11590

CARPENTRY

MOVERS

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

HOME HEATING OIL

MASONRY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED #H2219010000

Sage Oil Save 5¢ per gallon

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LAWN SPRINKLERS

ANTIQUES

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Window Treatments, Custom Upholstery, Custom Fit Slipcovers, Cushions and Pillows, Furniture Restoration.

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PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

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PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing

516-884-4016

www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park

Lic# H0454870000

DEMO/JUNK REMOVAL

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

GENERATORS

ROOFING

B.C. Roofing Inc. Over 30 Years Experience No Sub Contractors

SLATE ROOF SPECIALIST COPPER FLASHING WORK Text or Call

516-983-0860 Licensed & Insured Nassau Lic #H1859520000

ROOFING

“PAULIE THE ROOFER” “POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”

- Stopping Leaks My Specialty -

• Slate & Tile Specialists • All Types of Roofing LIC & INSD “MANY LOCAL REFERENCES”

(516) 621-3869

10% off New Customers First Maintenance Call or First Service Call. (including any parts used) Mention this ad.

Mayfair Power Systems, Inc. Sales • Service • Parts • Maintenance

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Servicing Long Island Since 1961 TREE SERVICE

JUNK REMOVAL

ALL PHASES OF RUBBISH REMOVAL & DEMOLITION Residential • Commercial Construction Sites

Kitchens • Bathrooms Clean-Ups • Attics Basements Flood/Fire

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15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff AGAINST Kani Mahendru a/k/a Kani Sham Mahendru a/k/a Kani Sham; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated October 5, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on October 24, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 83 Kraemer Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 12. Block 190 Lots 33, 34, 35 and 36. Approximate amount of judgment $668,847.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 13-007163. Edward G. McCabe, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: September 13, 2017 MIT 5573 4X 09/22,29,10/06,13 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC AUCTION Supreme Court of New York, Nassau County. DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC., Plaintiff, -against- JOSEPH GAMBINO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS GUARDIAN OF THE PROPERTY OF ANTHONY S. GAMBINO AND JOSEPH A. GAMBINO, INFANTS; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE CCED-CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SECTION; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; OLASOV AND HOLLANDER LLP; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY INC. VILLAGE OF GARDEN CITY JUSTICE COURT; JOY GAMBINO, Index No. 8865/2015. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated, August 2, 2017 and entered with the Nassau

County Clerk on August 18, 2017, Michele Augusta Baptiste, Esq., the Appointed Referee, will sell the premises known as 81 Kuhl Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, at public auction at Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola New York 11501 on November 14, 2017 at 11:30 A.M. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York known as Section: 11; Block: 499; Lot: 42 will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment, Index No. 8865/2015. The approximate amount of judgment is $308,276.20plus interest and costs. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. MIT 5575 4X 10/13,20,27,11/03 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK N.A., V. CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM A/K/A CHRISTOPHER J. GRAHAM, et al. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 5, 2017, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein U.S. BANK N.A. is the Plaintiff and CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM A/K/A CHRISTOPHER J. GRAHAM, 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 November 14, 2017 at 11:30 AM, premises known as 19 GABLES ROAD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801: Section 12 Block 283 Lot 23: 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, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 021473/2008. Janine Lynam, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5576 4X 10/13,20,27,11/03

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., BEAR STEARNS ARM TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-12, Plaintiff AGAINST LUBNA H. QURESHI, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 30, 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 a Tuesday at 11:30am, on November 14, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 11 AMHERST ROAD, HICKSVILLE, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 45, BLOCK 512, LOT 23. Approximate amount of judgment $595,421.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 24867/2009. JOHN G. KENNEDY, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 MIT 5577 4X 10/13,20,27,11/03 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, 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 November 14, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, 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 11, Block 310 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 12/011033. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5578 4X 10/13,20,27,11/03 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., CSFB Mortgage-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-8, Plaintiff AGAINST Nicholas Giroffi a/k/a Nicholas M. Giroffi; Krista Giroffi; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 6, 2017 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on November 14, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 56 Briggs Street, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 12. Block 311 Lot 4. Approximate amount of judgment $365,925.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-004847. Barry Oster, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: September 29, 2017 MIT 5579 4X 10/13,20,27,11/03 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Lehman XS Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,, Series 2005-7N, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, Plaintiff AGAINST Steven Lutz; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 6, 2017 I, the

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undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Nassau County Supreme Court, in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on November 14, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 45 Gull Road, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 45 Block 248 Lot 39. Approximate amount of judgment $564,793.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 13-012495. Leo McGinity, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: September 27, 2017 MIT 5580 4X 10/13,20,27,11/03 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Nassau Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael B. Mendonez, Jr. a/k/a Michael B. Mendonez, Gracia T. Mendonez a/k/a Grace T. Mendonez, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 3/1/2017and entered on 3/17/2017, 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 October 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 11 Berry Hill Lane, Bethpage, NY 11714. 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: 49, BLOCK: 267, LOT: 7. Approximate amount of judgment is $410,614.09 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005296/2014. Nicole Forchelli, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 BN 7251 See page 16

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4X 09/22,29,10/06,13 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY Federal National Mortgage Association, Plaintiff against Min Yeong Yun, 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 October 18, 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on October 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 39 Jackson Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. Sec 46 Block 108 Lot 711-713. ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Central Park, unincorporated area in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $379,715.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 011842/12. Ernest Bartol, Esq., Referee VERNY700 BN 7252 4X 09/22,29,10/06,13 LEGAL “NOTICE TO BIDDERS” ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BETHPAGE, NEW YORK 11714 BID # 002-1718 District Printing & Mailing Services PLEASE TAKE NOTICE sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York. BID # 002-1718 for District Printing & Mailing Services. Bids will be publicly opened and read on the 14th day of November, 2017 at 1:00PM in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district, and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions. Bid specifications and

all applicable terms and conditions forms, are available for pick-up on any weekday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Purchasing Office, located in the Central Administration Building, at 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York. afriedson@bethpage.ws By Order of the Board of Education Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Cherry Avenue Bethpage, New York 11714 BN 7255 1X 10/13 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff(s), Against Index No.: 12-007070 MICHAEL SCHMIDT A/K/A MICHAEL T. SCHMIDT, JOSEPHINE SCHMIDT A/K/A JOSEPHINE M. SCHMIDT A/K/A JOSEPHINE M. MARTINEZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered in the Nassau County Clerk’s Office on 2/1/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY 11501 on 11/14/2017 at 11:30 am, premises known as 339 Fern Place, Bethpage, NY 11714, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in 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 464, and Lot 10. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $210,398.29 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 12-007070. Mitchell L Kaufman, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C., 145 Huguenot Street, Suite 210, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Dated: 9/11/2017 File Number: 382-0570 BGM BN 7256 4X 10/13,20,27,11/3 STATEMENT OF

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Jaimee Shalhevet and Rabbi Rachel Maimin about two other symbols of the holiday: the lulav (a combination of a palm branch, a willow branch, and a myrtle branch) and the etrog (a special citrus fruit similar to a lemon). To cap the day, children had a chance construct mini-sukkahs. As their parents looked on – or helped - it was obvious that the children were enjoying themselves, and immensely proud of their creations. Their efforts were rewarded with a luncheon prepared by Brotherhood of hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages for the well over one hundred adults and children who participated in the day’s festivities. It was a beautiful day to build not only the sukkah but longer lasting relationships with congregants and the North Shore Synagogue community. For a list of upcoming other family fun events, please visit our website at northshoresynagogue.org to see our bulletin and calendar.

Religious School Family Day was a morning of games, crafts and learning and an opportunity to connect with other families!

It all started early on a Sunday morning with Brotherhood building the sukkah. For a time-lapse of the construction, check out facebook.com/northshoresynagogue.

After a morning of fun and learning, children and parents gather in the sukkah to sing songs and prayers and wave the lulav and etrog.

Sons and Daughters of Italy to host special guest speaker

Parkinson’s disease support groups at Winthrop

Inspirational services, thought-provoking sermons, and moving music during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur quickly gave way to the sounds of power drills and hammers as North Shore Synagogue’s Brotherhood gathered in the early morning chill on Sunday October 1 to construct a sukkah in preparation for the festival of Sukkot, a harvest festival. A sukkah, built in celebration of the Sukkot festival, is a temporary open-walled structure covered by plant materials representing the shelters used during harvest season. The sukkah was soon in use by the children and parents who had come together for a Religious School Family Day morning of learning about the holiday through fun games and activities, led by principal Jacquelynn Golub, teachers, and student helpers. Kids and parents sang along as Cantor Kyle Cotler rocked the sukkah, then got a chance to learn more from Rabbi

The Captain Kathy Mazza Lodge #2163A of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America will be hosting a guest speaker at its next meeting. Jessica Colligan of the ClearCaptions Company will talk about a new telephone for the hearing impaired, or anyone with a hearing loss. It displays on screen the conversation so you can read it instead of listening to your loved

ones. She will discuss the phone, how it works, and that it is free. The meeting will be held on October 25 at 7:30 pm at the Bethpage Senior Community Center, 103 Grumman Road West, Bethpage Refreshments will be served Please RSVP: Rose Mazza ~ 798-6756 by 10/23/17

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NYU Winthrop Hospital’s Movement Disorders Program is offering support group sessions for those affected by Parkinson’s disease, as well as an Art Expression Group for patients. Groups are free and held at the NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion, located at 1300 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, in Suite ML-5. Details are as follows: Caregiver support sessions are held monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Scheduled dates are October 17, November 21 and December 19. Patient support sessions are offered

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North Shore Synagogue greets the festive holiday of Sukkot

monthly on the following Mondays, October 23 and November 2, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. In addition to the above support sessions, an art expression group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease is held on the first and third Friday of the month, from 10:30 AM to noon. All groups are facilitated by Lucia Jamaluddin, LMSW, Neuroscience Social Worker. Sessions are free and open to the community, but registration is required. For further details on any of the groups or to register, please call Ms. Jamaluddin at (516) 663-4593.

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Division Avenue marching band starts strong

The Division Avenue High School competitive marching band competed in Copiague’s Tournament of Bands and received first place. The Division Avenue High School competitive marching band, under the direction of Michael Bastone, kicked off their competitive season on Sept. 17 at the Brentwood Home Show with a second place award. The band performed their show entitled “The Twilight Zone,” which portrayed the story of two traveling musicians, Paul Giorlando and Isabel Jaime, who find their way to a hotel to spend the night. They soon find out that it is no ordinary hotel and that they have traveled to another dimension. In addition, the band competed on

Sept. 24 at Copiague’s Tournament of Bands and received a score of 67.85, earning them the first place trophy in their class of SS2. The marching band is conducted by drum majors Grace Derrick and Joseph Novello. The students, staff, and band parents are excited for the upcoming season and look forward to competing at the New York State Field Band Conference finals on Oct. 29 at the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University.

Photo courtesy of the Levittown School District

Hicksville resident named VP at King Kullen

Frank Vassallo King Kullen Grocery Co., Inc. recently announced the promotion of Frank Vassallo, a resident of Hicksville, to Vice President of Store Operations. In his new role, Vassallo will oversee the management of all 32 King Kullen locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. King Kullen Co-Presidents Brian Cullen and J. Donald Kennedy made

the announcement. “Frank is dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of excellence in our stores,” stated Cullen. “He knows the business inside and out, having held numerous positions of responsibility since joining King Kullen in 1990, most recently as Director of Store Operations. The entire King Kullen organization joins me in welcoming Frank in his new role as Vice President of Store Operations. According to Cullen, Vassallo is now in charge of managing customer satisfaction, store conditions, inventory management, expense control, and employee staffing. “I am proud to have King Kullen’s confidence and look forward to advancing new levels of customer and employee satisfaction in all our stores,” concluded Vassallo. “King Kullen is a Long Island company serving our fellow Long Islanders, and that will always be our special hallmark. It’s been a great place to build a career these past 27 years.”

Levittown Library hosts monthly community meeting

Levittown Football Red Devils Parade

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (4th right) attends the Levittown Red Devils Parade held on the corner of Hempstead Turnpike. Pictured along with Councilman Dunne, Sr. are Community Leader John Ferretti, Mary Anne Adrian, Board of Education Assistant Superintendent Bill Pastore, Lead Team Coordinator Gia Mastropaolo, players, and fans.

Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr. (2nd right) attends the Levittown community meeting held at the Levittown Public Library located on Bluegrass Lane. Pictured with him from left to right are Nassau County Deputy Clerk John Ferretti, Nassau County Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector John Johnsen, and police officer Tim Gilson.

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From page 1 Secretary Spencer for taking the time to understand the concerns of locals and our water districts, and also the concerns I raised with him. At the end of the day, the more effectively local water officials are able to work with the Navy, the more we will be able to accomplish. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step and closing the book on this long-standing issue will require more steps, which is why today’s giant leap of a meeting is so critical.” “Northrop Grumman created this costly environmental mess. Taxpayers and consumers should not be held responsible for paying for it,” commented Bethpage Water District Superintendent Michael Boufis. “The District has a responsibility to the individuals and families we serve, and we will continue to keep our community safe and to protect our water supply. We are grateful to have Senator Schumer and U.S. Navy Secretary Spencer join us for a tour of Bethpage Water District Plant No. 6. It’s important for the Secretary to hear firsthand the impact the Grumman Plume has on our community. This is a vital issue that needs to be resolved immediately.” Schumer has long championed the local water districts of Bethpage, South Farmingdale and Massapequa as they struggled to contain and pay for the toxic plumes emanating from the former

Navy-Grumman facility in Bethpage, often in face of corporate and bureaucratic stonewalling. Last year, Schumer successfully pushed for language in the 2016 Water Resource and Development Act (WRDA) that mandated that the Navy submit a report to Congress on the groundwater contamination at the Plume Site. The report must be submitted annually for the next four years. The report includes a description of the status of contaminants that are leaving the site and migrating to locations within a 10-mile radius of the site, a detailed mapping of the movement of the plume over time, analysis of the current and future impacts of the movement of the plume on drinking water facilities, and a comprehensive strategy to prevent the groundwater toxins from contaminating drinking water wells that have not yet been affected by the plume. Prior to Schumer’s one-on-one meeting with Richard Spencer, it was found that groundwater (not used for drinking water) nearby Bethpage High School was contaminated by high levels of radium. Bethpage Community Park, the location of the groundwater, was once part of a more than 600-acre complex where the Navy and the company, now known as Northrop Grumman, disposed of waste and other contaminants from operations associated with developing, testing, and manufacturing airplanes and space exploration aircraft. According to a document filed by state environ-

mental officials and described in media reports, radium, tritium, polonium, uranium, and other radioactive isotopes were handled at the Northrop Grumman/Navy site in Bethpage. In 2012, Bethpage Water District was forced to shut down one of its drinking supply wells after elevated levels of radium were detected there. And finally, recent alarming media reports of company and regulatory documents suggest that radium and other radioactive materials were handled at the Grumman site, despite earlier denials that this was the case. Meeting participants pressed the Navy for more detailed information on the use, storage and disposal of radioactive materials at the site. Moreover, in additional meetings with the Department of Defense, Schumer also urged Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to ensure that the Navy will continue to provide the local community with the financial and technical assistance it needs to clean up the plume. As a remediation effort, Bethpage Water District built wellhead treatment systems at Plants 4, 5 and 6 to purify the drinking water and ensure the delivery of high quality water to the Bethpage community. Because of the plume, the water contains volatile organic compounds (VOC), and the wellhead treatment systems will provide the two-step process to provide drinking water free of any VOCs, such as triechloroethylene (TCE). This wellhead treatment center

employs “air stripping” and “granulated activated carbon” technology to remove TCE to non-detectable levels. Air stripping involves air being force blown through a column of water so that TCE attaches to the air and is removed from the water. Bethpage Water District is still waiting on millions of dollars in reimbursement for this remediation effort and meeting participants pressed for more prompt and generous reimbursements for remediation and clean up related costs incurred by the water district. The U.S. Navy operated a Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve in Bethpage for many years, beginning in the late 1930s. Since 1976, when contamination concerns were first identified, the plume has spread and is currently threatening over 20 additional public drinking wells that serve over 250,000 Nassau County residents in Bethpage, Massapequa, South Farmingdale and Wantagh Districts. There are at least two plumes currently within the Bethpage community, and contaminants were detected in five of the nine wells operated by Bethpage Water District. The first plume originates from the Grumman Aerospace Corporation and Navy manufacturing facilities, and the smaller plume is associated with the Bethpage Community Park where Grumman and the Navy disposed of wastes. The Bethpage Water District currently has 35,000 customers.

Oyster Bay Town Board debate highlights puzzle for challengers

From page 1 Dr. Michael Castellano, Freier, Pearson and Versocki. Candidates were asked how they view a recent controversy as Saladino was accused of orchestrating an effort to take down Democrats’ campaign signs on posted on utility poles (reported in Newsday October 3). The same day, Saladino said he was unaware of town employees removing political signs while working for the town. His challengers at the LWV forum in Plainview were asked their take in general on violations of ethics and Town of Oyster Bay laws, as ethics and honest, transparent government has been scrutinized here since Town Supervisor John Venditto and County Executive Ed Mangano were indicted on corruption charges last winter. Ripp, a retired NYPD officer and pledges ethics as his top priority. He explained that the Town Code is clear; if a politician or anyone else violates laws established in the Town pertaining to removal of signs or any other items in the code, “then they have no ethics,” he said. Mangelli, an experienced debt consolidation attorney who ran for supervisor in 2015 and lost to John Venditto by 99 votes, says there’s nothing amusing about the signage controversy. He called

Supervisor Saladino’s alleged actions incredulous. Dr. Herman told the audience that he holds a master’s degree in Ethics, and while that helped at times in the many years he was president of the Syosset Central Board of Education, he never imagined a need to stress such principles among candidates in local politics due to their campaign tactics. Those running for the Supervisor position were asked about the $900 million municipal debt in Oyster Bay. Clarkee said the total approaching $1 billion in debt is the gross domestic product (GDP) of a small nation. He says administrators and residents alike need to examine what TOBAY provides in terms of services, water, street infrastructure and parks. Clarkee views the budget, town payroll and campaign finance reform within Oyster Bay contributed to massive debt. He wants to propose a donation watch, “if you donate to candidates then you would not do business with town – it’s that simple.” “It is not a huge governmental function we are looking at today, where we should accrue such great debt. We need to start streamlining services and the town’s payroll, despite the fact that it keeps getting cut, continues to go up due to pensions and things we may not want to talk about so much as those are directly related to people’s jobs.

Unfortunately we need to streamline as when you run a business or run a town, your employees are what really drive a large portion of debt. That is housekeeping, but where we hemorrhage tons of money is in contract systems and pay-to-play corruption that goes on,” Clarkee said. Dr. Herman added a similar thought to Clarke’s, getting rid of “patronage jobs.” But as a long-term fix he suggested the Town as a municipality must focus on making its bond rating higher. He says the advisors from Moody’s Investor Services and Standard and Poor’s (S&P) can be shown that Oyster Bay is serious about raising its bond rating. The Town also has an SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) lawsuit to settle and other lawsuits, and Herman says his first order of business would be hiring a forensic auditor “to come in and tell us where that $900 million went, because we can’t figure out where it went.” “Once we raise the bond rating, when we go to borrow money, it is much easier. I am not going to lie to you, it’s not an easy fix and it is going to take years. Our budget is $300 million but the debt is $900 million. If we did nothing else, provided no services and paid for no jobs, etc., then it still would take three years to get rid of the debt,” he said.

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Sen. Schumer, Navy Secretary pledge help in cleaning water pollution plume

Mangelli says from his professional debt litigation experience the only option for the Town of Oyster Bay is to work on increasing income and decreasing spending. “We can renegotiate most of the debt, which is what I would do either renegotiate or not pay it -- $100 million a year comes from town salaries. Those need to be cut and we need to streamline our process,” he said. Another idea Mangelli pushes for is contract work from New York State as Governor Cuomo promised and budgeted for $3 million in economic environmental repair funding to clean up water off the eastern shore of Long Island. “What I would do is I would take Oyster Bay’s staff, the salaried personnel adding up to $100 million, and I would have the town bid for that project and take $1 billion of it to pay off the debt; another $1 billion to allocate to TOBAY residents’ property taxes and the other $1 billion to put into the town’s pocket. That is the best way to do it,” he said. Ripp says he and his wife have six children and they operate their household on one credit card. “You simply cannot spend more than you take in. I believe (with his comments at Town Board meetings and online) I have already uncovered numerous incidents of redundant, wasteful spending and See page 20

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Oyster Bay Town Board debate highlights puzzle for challengers

From page 19 contracts. Recently the town approved $500,000 contract to resurface tennis courts. We do not need to reduce the Town work staff as we need our services – if we eliminate our patronage and the redundant wasteful contracts we can control our debt,” Ripp said.

How to Fix Town Roads?

Blum turned to a question on TOBAY debt impacting the road repair and improvement programs throughout. Candidate Clarke mentioned the Syosset roads as in particular disrepair, including areas near schools, shopping plazas and the LIRR station. “We know over there how poor the roads are and it seems to be an enormous problem considering the almost $1 billion in debt. We are really going to need to triage what we can and can’t spend Town money on. Every supervisor candidate knows our bond rating is terrible, so if we borrow money now to get our infrastructure up to par we are going to have to pay that back at an enormous percentage,” he explained. Clarke says there needs to be transparency in government spending and town departmental stability, which Moody’s and other bond ratings agencies will review. Mangelli says in the 2015 election, he learned of corruption involving contractors involved with the Town of Oyster Bay. “We’re paying them millions of dollars per mile and all the road contracts are crooked. The reason why our roads are not fixed is because we are paying ten times the amount of money we should have been. We should get rid of those contracts and have town employees work for us, they should make money for the Town of Oyster Bay and earn their money and pensions. They should take care of the roads and everything else they could be doing instead of lunch breaks and party politics and everything else going on. Roads will get fixed, salaries will go down,” Mangelli said. Ripp said there was no way for the Town of Oyster Bay to borrow funds and make its payroll. He suggests making cuts like programming of holiday choruses, saying high school music programs could have an opportunity. He says the road repairs are imperative and like Mangelli suggests, town employees can perform this, but there first needs to be cuts in wasteful spending. “If you look at our debt and see who receives handfuls of money it is the same contractors with our redundant spending. If we eliminate that and eliminate borrowing we can get on the right track,” Ripp said. Dr. Herman contends that the Town taxes are too high and residents do not get the services they are paying for, such as improved roads. “We truly believe we can lower taxes, and once we do that we (the Democratic slate) believes there will be enough money

left to repair the roads. This can’t be done in one year. But we have a proposal where residents can go online, look at road status and when they were last repaired, and you will see future schedules,” he said at the candidates’ forum October 3. He mentioned the use of a database management system for municipal departments, TownStat, and residents’ comments on potholes or other street and neighborhood issues would be logged as well as the gamut of employee tasks and issues throughout Town operations. Bob Freier said every one of the residents he has met during the campaign, roads are a top priority to address. “Aside from our roads it’s our taxes and the corruption. Many roads in the Town have not been paved in over 40 years. If you search for any municipality in New York you can type in the street and see when the road was last paved and when it is scheduled to be paved. We will keep data on everything and we (Democrats) will make it publicly available. Shortly after we get in office you will know when the roads are paved,” Freier explained. His fellow Democrat Pearson said in June the party released a comprehensive platform to reduce debt and fix the town roads, and details are online at OysterBaDems.org. “We need to reform the way contracts are awarded. These should be public and RFP’s (requests for proposals) should be online so that the public has a right to see every bid that comes in. One other thing we suggested in June was hiring an inspector general, and just weeks ago the Republican ticket decided hiring an inspector general is a really good idea,” she said. Abreu says resetting contracts is need to get rid of people “that have been sucking up our debt.” But he questioned the way roads throughout the Town are repaired, leading to frequent cracking and potholes over winter. He called for more preventative maintenance and better planning as he said his father, a local electrician who works in New York City, tells him the road projects take too long of a timeframe to complete here. “We are using filler for these roads that is not meant to withstand extreme temperatures between summer and winter. Down south they use completely different concrete and mixtures and that actually holds and withstands extreme weather, which is getting worse and worse with climate change,” he said. Dr. Castellano, who’s served as Oyster Bay-East Norwich school trustee, spoke about his eight years of municipality experience showing new ways of working within a hard 2% tax cap, keeping and adding district programs and salary raises without raising taxes. “You need to find out where our money flow is going if it clearly has not gone towards roads. Why with $900 million debt, none of that is toward the roads. If you reassess where the money

goes and spent it properly, direct it towards the people, then we can get the roads fixed,” Castellano said. Climate Change in an Unsteady Oyster Bay Political Climate Candidates for council were asked if they would want the United States to adopt the protocols from the Paris Climate Accord. Abreu, who grew up in both Hicksville and Plainview, said he is for the Paris Accord regulations being brought to Oyster Bay because he is pro-environment and on Long Island, it is a particular concern. He says geography of being in between the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. “I am against conflicts of interest with investors that do not have a care in the world for us, as that often can deteriorate the environment at the expense of the help of our neighbors,” he said. Dr. Castellano says he would not ‘blindly accept’ the Paris Accord without looking at all of its stipulations. “Our environment is extremely important to us as we live on the water, but we need to only pick any sort of program that would help us directly. To just automatically raise everyone’s taxes to cover some blind agreement that doesn’t have anything to do with the Town specifically does not make any sense to me. The way to do it is look at everything we do wrong for the environment and fix it. Our water is going to be a big problem so we need to pursue what will directly affect us,” he said. Council candidate Versocki says there must be a practical approach to the environment. “The town is in severe financial crisis and we must look into what we can do for our residents. As much as possible we should adopt those environmental issues that can really impact our homeowners and reduce their costs. We have to partner not only with the state, where Governor Cuomo dedicated that New York must meet

the Paris Climate Accord standards, we must work with the state to get financing to do that. One of the ways is partnering with the state through NYSERDA – New York Energy Research Development Agency. We would seek to incentivize homeowners to be able to do geothermal and solar energy at their home which would really reduce their costs,” he said. Freier noted that the United States is now the only nation in the world that has not adopted the Paris Climate Accord. “If our Democratic slate is elected the Town of Oyster Bay will have our own Town Climate Accord for all practical purposes. Most importantly there is the major problem of the plume in Bethpage with the water and it is working its way south. The water is toxic, we need to protect our drinking water and protect the bay and the ocean. The Town of Oyster Bay can also become more environmentally and economically efficient through the use of electric vehicles,” Freier said. The Sierra Club has endorsed candidate Eva Pearson. She has done some volunteer grant writing with “An Origin Bay Project” which has helped putting oysters into the water as a natural filtration system, similar to what New York City has focused on for Jamaica Bay rehabilitation. She says Long Island has unique challenges including the impacts on North Oyster Bay’s baymen in the North Shore and the impacts of tropical storms and hurricanes on the South Shore. For the Paris Climate Accord regulations, she believes it is important for TOBAY officials to work with all levels of government. “The Town cannot do that alone and anything we’d need to implement we can do that with the Nassau County, New York State and federally. It is important to elect candidates who consider the environment important and believe in climate change,” Pearson said.

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