Syosset Advance (1/6/23)

Legislator, Library collect coat donations

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) visited the Jericho Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 20 to thank Jericho Public Library Director Angela Cinquemani and PR/Program Coordinator Phyllis Cox for their partnership in Legislator Drucker’s highly successful districtwide winter coat and clothing drive for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. The drive, which ran from Nov. 18 to Dec. 21, was similarly successful at its Syosset Public Library

location.

“I will never cease to be awestruck by the tremendously generous spirit that is found in the hearts of my friends and neighbors in the 16th Legislative District,” Legislator Drucker said. “Thank you to our wonderful partners at the Jericho and Syosset Libraries - and most importantly, each and every person who made a donation - for stepping up to give the gift of warmth to deserving families in our area this winter.”

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Oyster Bay Museum receives $50,000 grant

BY GARY SIMEONE

The Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay received a nice holiday gift of $50,000 in grant money to help further their nonprofit arts and cultural center. The award will be given to them in three separate checks at the end of this month from the NYSCA (the New York State Council on the Arts.)

Harriet Gerard-Clark, executive director at Raynham Hall, said the grant money will be focused on three separate areas of the museum’s operations.

“Ten thousand will go towards our digital marketing and adver-

tising campaign, another ten-thousand to our part-time educational staff and thirty-thousand to general support, specifically in the area w African American history at the museum,” said Gerard-Clark.

She said that since 2005, the museum has been focusing more on the history of the enslaved people who lived on the property during the late 1700’s in the Townsend years.

“Our focus has been updating and tweaking the story of the slaves owned by the Townsend’s and bringing their story to light so to speak,” said Gerard-Clark.

She said that in the museum’s

Ladies Night Out benefits Boys & Girls Club

The Second Annual Ladies Night Out event will be held on Tuesday, March 14, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Crescent Beach Club, in Bayville, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich. The Crescent Beach Club is situated on one of Long Island’s most spectacular waterfront venues, providing an unparalleled experience and setting. The event co-chairs, Marie Bahnik and Michèle Bahnik Mercier, are planning an evening filled with great food, distinctive shopping, wonderful raffle prizes, and fun for all.

For a donation of $150 per person, the event includes a cocktail

hour, sit down dinner and dessert, raffles for exciting prizes and shopping boutiques. Unique and one-of-a-kind vendors will display their collections, including jewelry; men’s, women’s and children’s fashion accessories; home décor; specialty foods; and so much more.

The proceeds raised from this event will foster the enhancement of programs and further expand the services of the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich.

For further information, please call Denise Ribeiro, at 516-922-9285, ext. 14, or email development@bgcoben.com.

Legislator Drucker, Jericho Public Library Director Angela Cinquemani and PR/Program Coordinator Phyllis Cox are pictured on Tuesday, Dec. 20 with some of the more than 15 bags of coats, hats gloves and scarves that were donated by Jericho Public Library patrons.

Photo courtesy Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker

First half taxes due

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes

Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the First Half of the 2023 General Tax Levy was due on January 1, but can be paid without penalty through February 10. Please be certain to sign your check, payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot, and Phone number on the check.

“The Town of Oyster Bay did not raise taxes for 2023, however, the General Tax bill also includes amounts for Nassau County and special districts. New York State Laws allows my office to provide taxpayers with a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” added Receiver Pravato. “After the 40 days, State Law requires a one percent penalty be added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to January 1st. Don’t delay, make your payment before February 10th and ensure you aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.”

Taxes can be paid in-person at Town Hall North (74 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay) and at Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa) daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with either a check, cash or credit card.* Both indoor offices and walkup outdoor windows are staffed to assist the public. On February 9 and 10, both offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring

the entire tax bill. Drop Boxes have been installed at both Town Hall North and Town Hall South for residents to make payments when the Tax Office is closed.

Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539. Please be certain to sign your check, and make it payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes. Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and phone number on the check, along with your payment stub. Residents should NOT write on, fold, staple or otherwise deface the tax stub as it can cause the computer system to reject the payment.

Taxpayers can access 2023 General Tax information at www.oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment using a checking account for a service fee of $1.75 cents*, or by credit card for a much higher fee* charged by the credit card companies.

*Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

For more information on property taxes and/or payments, residents may call at (516) 624-6400 or email receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov. Callers are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available. This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed.

Hicksville Water District honored by Chamber

Hicksville Water District Chairman Nicholas Brigandi (fifth from right) Commissioner William Schuckmann and Treasurer

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) is proud to announce that it has been awarded with the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Community Achievement Award. This annual award, which was presented to the HWD at the Chamber’s annual Holiday Dinner on December 7, honors local individuals and organizations who make Hicksville a better place to live and work for all its residents.

“It is an honor to have been considered by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce for this award, said HWD Chairman Nicholas Brigandi. “Everything we do at the Hicksville Water District is for the betterment of our community. We take pride in working hard to serve our residents the top-quality water they deserve, and it is gratifying to be recognized for this work by an organization as distinguished as our local Chamber of Commerce.”

The HWD launched several new projects in 2022. The District cut the ribbon on its Plant 5 treatment facility in May, which is now equipped with two Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems and four Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filters, all of which represent the most advanced and effective water treatment technology available. This brought the District up to eight running wells, which is more than any

other water provider on Long Island. Treatment installation work is also continuing at the District’s Plant 8 site, which is expected to be up and running in 2023.

Also beginning in 2022 was a largescale water main replacement project in parts of the HWD’s southeast portion. With water mains dating back to the 1950s, the District seeks to get ahead of any problems the current distribution system in this area might present in the future by completely overhauling its infrastructure. The HWD has already completed two of this project’s four phases, and by the time the final phase is finished, residents will be able to reap the benefits of 14,000 feet of new water main, 25 fire hydrants and 320 water services from the District’s water main to the curb shut-off valve.

“This award was granted because of all the improvements to the District, providing good, clean water to the community and making sure that everything is up-to-date with modern standards,” said Hicksville Chamber of Commerce President Charlie Razenson.

“Looking upon the safety and purity of the water is paramount not only to the community as a whole, but especially to the children of the community and keeping them safe.”

Vincent Abbatiello were honored with the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Community Achievement Award during the Chamber’s Holiday Dinner on December 7. Photo courtesy Office of Legislator Rose Walker

The Irish Family History Forum (IFHF), a not-for-profit genealogy society, will meet on Saturday, January 21, at the Bethpage Public Library. The society meets in person on the third

Saturday of each month. Members have the option of attending remotely by Zoom.

On January 21, the society will present “Writing Family History With Writing Coach Lynn Palermo.”

Lynn Palermo will show you how to turn your research into entertaining, shareable stories. She will also provide the first steps for starting a family history narrative, as well as motivate you to turn your boxes of documents into a lasting legacy for future generations.

• 10 a.m.: Meet and Greet (light refreshments)

• 10 – 10:45 a m.: Ask the Experts (one-on-one with a genealogical expert)

• 11 a.m.: Guest Speaker

Meetings are free and open to the public.

The Bethpage Public Library is located at 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage.

For more information and directions, visit: www.ifhf.org or email info@ifhf. org

Chamber of Commerce hosts Nassau legislator

Nassau County Legislator

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Photo courtesy of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce

Plainview) visited the MidIsland Y JCC on Wednesday, Dec. 21, for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce’s December meeting. Held amidst the observance of Hanukkah in Nassau County, guests enjoyed a morning of coffee, latkes, networking and conversation about key issues facing the business community now and in the new year ahead.

Writing coach Lynn Palermo.

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Bethpage students help Santa give back during holidays

Members of the Charles Campagne Elementary School Student Council in the Bethpage Union Free School District recently teamed up with the Bethpage Volunteer Fire Department to host a toy drive for families in need this holiday season. The school community donated new, unwrapped toys which were collected in the school lobby throughout the month.

As a culmination to the toy drive, Charles Campagne students received a visit from Santa and members of the Bethpage Volunteer Fire Department on Dec. 19. Each class went outside to greet their special visitors and helped put the donated toys on the fire truck to be distributed.

Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Town offers Toddler Sports Program

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that its Toddler Sports Program will return this winter, beginning on January 31. This 6-week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in a fun and social environment,” said Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. “This program is sure to be a hit with children and par-

ents alike, as youngsters are given the opportunity to learn the basics of various different sports such as teeball, flag football and more along with children their own age.”

The Toddler Sports Program begins on January 31 and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one, six-week session per child. Classes will take place on:

• Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville; and

• Thursdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville.

Online registration will begin on Tuesday, January 3, at 9 a.m. through the Parks Department Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/parks. Residents must create an account on this website to register their child and upload proof of residency and the child’s birth certificate. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity. Space is limited- first

come, first serve.

Each class is approximately 50 minutes. The cost of the program is $75 per child who is a Town resident, and $90 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. A guardian must be present during the class. The child MUST be 3 years old by the start of the program.

The Toddler Sports Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.

Charles Campagne Elementary School students participated in a toy drive with the Bethpage Volunteer Fire Department and met with Santa on Dec. 19 to give him the donations.

Bethpage students from Charles Campagne Elementary School helped Santa loaded the Bethpage firetruck with donated toys for those in need this holiday.

This Week at the

Syosset Public Library Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, January 6, at 2:00 p.m.

Friday Movie at the Library (IN PERSON)

Join us for an afternoon movie at the library. Check our website for the movie that will be shown. Go to syossetlibrary.org.

Saturday, January 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Driver’s Safety Course (IN PERSON)

For drivers of all ages. Completion entitles you to a NYS insurance discount and to a point reduction. Bring your NYS driver’s license and a pen. In-person registration ONLY. Fee: $30, check payable to “Empire Safety Council.” Includes a 30-minute break for lunch.

Thursday, January 12, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate.

Read a great book? Need a readalike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, January 12, from 1:45 -3:30 p.m.

Seniors of Syosset Drop In Session (IN PERSON)

Funded through New York State Office for the Aging, Seniors of Syosset is a Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community program (NNORC-SOS). The program will offer social work support, community health nursing, volunteer-based transportation to local medical appointments and shopping, and other activities and services, including some at the library! Whether you are a senior in need of support, someone who wants to volunteer helping the community, or just someone who wants to learn more, we hope you will drop-in and get involved!

Thursday, January 12, at 2:00 p.m.

The Genius of Michael Bennett (HYBRID)

Presenter: Marc Courtade, retired arts director

Michael Bennett was a director,

choreographer, dancer and writer who expanded on the horizons of the Broadway musical. His professional career began as a dancer on Broadway, before he became a highly regarded choreographer. He began to direct as well as choreograph, and helped to conceive one of the most successful shows of all time, “A Chorus Line.” He has won seven Tony Awards for direction and choreography, and received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Using video clips, we will see his visions which help us understand the genius of Michael Bennett.

This lecture is in person and virtual. No registration is needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Thursday, January 12, at 7:00 p.m.

Writing Fictionalized True Crime (VIRTUAL)

Presenter: Erin Coughlan, an award-nominated writer and producer and author of Pop and Fizz’s Double Feature Movie Night Guide

Do you love true crime stories, podcasts, and documentaries?

Looking for a way to combine your fictional writing and interest in cold cases? In this writing workshop, we’ll go over everything you need to start your very own fictionalized true crime story. Participate in fun writing exercises, writing prompts, and word games. Learn how popular storytellers and podcasters create gripping stories that hook their audience. To register, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, January 13, at 2:00 p.m.

Andrew Carnegie: From Steel to Building Libraries (VIRTUAL) Presenter: Rick Feingold, instructor, American business history, Bergen Community College

The amazing journey of Andrew Carnegie (1835–1919) from steel magnate to philanthropist. After amassing an enormous fortune, he sold his company to J.P. Morgan and began funding many philanthropic projects, including construction of more than 2,500 libraries — many of which still exist. Lecture is virtual. No registration is needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, January 6

9:30 a.m.: English Language Learners (ELL) with Literacy Nassau - Registration - 516-867-3580; BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

www.literacynassau.org/appointment, or call: 516-867-3580, or email: jdaprile@literacynassau.org

Classes begin the week of January 16 through the week of March 27.

Saturday, January 7

11:00 a.m.: Teens: Dungeons & Dragons: The Locked Box - A mysterious box has shown up on the doorstep of the adventuring guild. Can you discover its secrets and uncover the plot before it is too late? Choose a character and be prepared to solve puzzles, meet shady characters, and try to take on a conspiracy. The Dungeon Master will guide you on your quest for the adventure of a lifetime.

Sunday, January 8

1:00 p.m.: Let’s Talk Newbery (Grades 3–6) - Have you read a Newbery book? Be bold and share what you think about these books and see if your peers agree or just develop a love of Newberys.

2:00 p.m.: Meet the Artist Reception: The Art of Li XiaoQiangThe public is invited to attend.

Monday, January 9

2:00 p.m.: Virtual Profiles with Dr. William Thierfelder: Jack LondonJack London, born January 12th, 1876, was a pioneer of commercial fiction and one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity, earning a large fortune from writing. London was part of the radical literary group “The Crowd” in San Francisco and a passionate advocate of unionization, workers’ rights, socialism and eugenics. He wrote several works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel “The Iron Heel” and his non-fiction exposé “The People of the Abyss.” This program explores those works as well as his most famous novels “The Call of the Wild” and “White Fang,” both set in the Klondike Gold Rush. Always fascinating and controversial, London remains one of the most colorful characters in American literature.

5:00 p.m.: Tweens: Python Programming (Grades 4–6) - Python has become one of the most popular programming languages in the world in recent years. It’s used in everything from machine learning to building websites and software testing. Come to this program to learn more!

Tuesday, January 10

7:00 p.m.: Board of Trustees Meeting - The public is invited to attend the monthly Jericho Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting.

7:00 p.m.: Book Discussion: “Homework Machine” by Dan Gutman (Grades 3–4) - Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program. We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child or a parent reading to the child. Bring a device to play Kahoot!

Wednesday, January 11

10:30 a.m.: Smarty Pants Storytime (Ages 3 to 5 Years) - Have fun while learning about STEAM stories and activities.

6:30 p.m.: Polar Bear Cupcakes and Stories (Families) - Gather your family together to decorate cupcakes and celebrate winter. ONE KIT PER FAMILY.

Thursday, January 12

7:00 p.m.: Crochet (Grades 4–6) - In these beginner crochet classes, you will be learning basic stitches, slipknots and chains!

10:30 a.m.: IN-PERSON ~ A Chinese Book Discussion: “The Dark Forest” by Liu Cixin - “The ThreeBody Problem” is a science fiction series about the communication and fight between humans on earth, Trisolaran aliens and the rise and fall of both civilizations. Its English edition won the 73rd Hugo Award for Best Novel. “The Dark Forest” is the second book in a series of three. Netflix will release “The Three-Body Problem” in 2023. Now is the perfect time to read about this popular, award winning story. Listeners are welcome!

Sunnie Zhang is a columnist who loves reading, food and travel. She will lead a book discussion of “The Dark Forest” in Chinese. Copies of the book will be available in Chinese at the Circulation Desk.

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90th birthday celebration

Lee Road students collect marshmallow bridges

Students at Lee Road Elementary School enjoyed a hands-on STEAM activity during which they constructed bridges out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

Third grade students in Mrs. Dillon and Ms. Snow’s class at Lee Road Elementary School participated in a STEAM-themed challenge activity on Nov. 22.

After reading the historical fiction story “Pop’s Bridge” by Eve Bunting and learning about various types of

bridges, the students designed a load bearing bridge to be constructed out of marshmallows and toothpicks. Working alongside their peers, students were handed 50 marshmallows and 100 toothpicks to assemble their bridge. The bridges were tested for strength by placing cubes on them.

Town offers Toddler Arts & Crafts Program

The Town of Oyster Bay will be offering a Toddler Arts & Crafts Program for winter 2023, beginning on January 31, 2023. This 6-week program offers classes at the Town’s Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center Community Room and Hicksville Athletic Center, and is open to children ages 2 through 4.

“The Town’s Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is a wonderful way to help support your toddler’s development through nurturing their artistic expression,” said Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh.

“Classes will certainly fill up quickly as this program offers children a great wintertime activity.”

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is 6 weeks in duration, beginning January 31, and residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on:

• Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for twoyear-olds and 11 a.m. for three and four-year-olds at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville;

three-and-four-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage; and

• Thursdays at 10 a.m. for two-year-olds and 11 a.m. for three and four-year-olds at the Ice Skating Center Community Room in Bethpage.

will close when the program reaches full capacity.

Each class is approximately 30–45 minutes. The cost of the program is $35 per child who is a Town resident, and $45 per child whose caregiver is a Town resident but not the child. A guardian must be present during the class. A smock and supplies will be provided.

• Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for two-year-olds and 11 a.m. for

Registration will take place online at www.oysterbaytowncom/parks starting Tuesday, January 3, at 9 a.m. Residents must create an account on this website to register their child and upload proof of residency and the child’s birth certificate. Registration

The Toddler Arts & Crafts Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945. We’re

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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Dolores Schiavone of Levittown during her 90th birthday celebration on October 30. Also attending were members of Dolores’ family.

Photo courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

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Travel Experts See Strong Demand in 2023 Powered by Purposeful, Experiential, ‘Evolved’ Travelers

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

There is uniformity among the pundits making predictions for travel trends that 2023 will be another strong year for travel, with the economy (as always) helping to shape decisions of where, when and how people travel. Wellness is a top theme for what people are looking for, which translates into getting out in nature and active trips. Travelers are also being more conscious of “sustainability” and “responsible travel” in making choices of destinations and companies, from airlines to hotels to what activities they choose. They are more “purposeful” in their choices, and seeking out experiences, authenticity, connections. And people are still taking advantage of the opportunity to work remotely to combine business with pleasure, a “bleisure” trip, and live a nomadic life, and take advantage of flexibility to make trips more affordable and accessible.

Indeed, baby boomers- the original backpackers – have cultivated two and three generations of avid travelers, who place a high value on travel, and especially, on experience and life-learning – which has also accelerated the popularity of multi-generational and heritage travel.

That means that no matter what the challenge, be it economic, pandemic, climate or conflict, travel holds such value, people will find a way to continue to travel, fashioning their travel choices from the myriad of opportunities. There is a whole country, a whole world to discover and

A cruise on the Galapagos Legend satisfies the key travel trends predicted for 2023: travelers are seeking purposeful, experiential, responsible travel to destinations to explore, learn and connect with family, with added benefits of wellness and a “now or never” check off a bucket list. © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

experience. This may be the year to do the Galapagos or Machu Picchu, or it may be the year to take the family to hike and camp in New York’s Watkins Glen State Park. Travelers are more open to exploring emerging destinations – cheaper, less crowded, more “authentic”.

“It is clear that we’re hungrier than ever to discover something new –even though we might have less in our pockets next year,” reflected Naomi Hahn, VP of strategy for global travel site, Skyscanner. “The aftermath of a pandemic has made travelers look for ways to make up for lost time and create new experiences and memories.

“Consumers are putting value first, post pandemic. The squeeze on personal spending has shown that consumers will still prioritize getting away but are increasingly shopping around on metasearch platforms like

Skyscanner. They are also employing simple travel hacks to ensure they get the most for their money, like being flexible in terms of dates and destination. The year looks set to be a year of new discoveries as emerging, pocket friendly destinations come to the fore.”

Research from Skyscanner reveals that US vacationers are expecting another strong year of travel despite economic uncertainty, but price-led decision making will drive change and choices in 2023. With 86% of US travelers planning to spend the same if not more on travel abroad next year, how they are going to spend will differ.

“US travelers are also craving experiences grounded in nature and wellbeing. A way to re-set and feel normal again. Expect friends to ditch each other in favor of solo adventures, indulge in sneaky smartphone

travel searches in the workplace and vacationers navigating the cost-of-living crisis to ensure their time away remains a priority,” she noted.

Key trends:

Travel remains a priority: Consumers today look to make better, more informed decisions about their discretionary spend: 46% are planning the same number of vacations in 2023 as 2022, and 41% are thinking of even going on more trips next year. Just 6% are planning to vacation less in 2023. The rising cost of living is still a concern, but 62% have decided to prioritize vacations next year over other big-ticket items.

Shift in spending:  86% of US travelers are planning to spend the same if not more on travel abroad next year, while only 5% are planning to spend less. Travelers are increasingly demanding greater ticket transparency, as well as taking control of the value in their airfares, unbundling of price to build packaged airfares that suit their needs.

Best value destinations for 2023: Skyscanner, which helps travelers compare pricing or choose travel based on budget, can also reveal the destinations that have seen the biggest price drops since pre-pandemic are: Madeira, Portugal (22% price drop); Sofia, Bulgaria (18% price drop); Brussels, Belgium (13% price drop).

Skyscanner’s 2023 hotlist:  Travelers are increasingly on the hunt for less popular places that offer undiscovered experiences and unlock better value. In fact, Skyscanner’s ‘Everywhere’ search is regularly in the top searches post pandemic. Among the destinations that have

Travel Experts See Strong Demand in 2023 Powered by Purposeful, Experiential, ‘Evolved’ Travelers

seen the biggest increase in searches: For families; Jacksonville, Florida; Izmir Turkey, and Madeira, Portugal. For couples: Minneapolis; Preveza, Greece; and Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Solo traveling is no longer a niche: 54% of travelers said they are looking to escape solo next year. Divorcees (78%) are not staying home, ranking among the highest in their readiness to vacation solo and “self-focused.” With an increasing number of friendship apps launched and platonic versions of dating apps growing in popularity, there is also the opportunity to connect with new travel companions.

Sustainability: Sustainable travel continues to grow as a factor in travelers’ decision making: 24% in the survey say sustainability is even more important now than prior to the pandemic. With price-led decision making and sustainable travel both top of mind, 11% are considering new, alternative destinations for their next trip.

Nature first: Wildlife spotting appears in the top 3 travel activities planned for vacations, suggesting the pandemic’s emphasis on wellness, getting outside and connecting with the local environment has become a key component of travel plans. Interacting with the environment and watching animals has mood-boosting properties.  Skyscanner’s search tools enable travelers to pursue wellness, for example, finding where to experience the meditative effects of Shinrin-yoku, a new wellness trend that literally means “forest bathing”.

Making work work for you (and your wallet): 45% of Americans surveyed plan to work while on vacation next year or combine business with leisure -“bleisure travel”. Skyscanner helps promote the trend by making it possible to cross-reference the long list of coun-

tries that now offer digital nomad visas with their cities’ cost of living index. Skyscanner’s favorites include: Mexico City, Mexico; Zagreb, Croatia and Madrid, Spain.

Gazing into the future, one in three people expect vacationing among the stars to be a mainstream reality in their lifetime, while closer to home, advances in supersonic technology could re-define short-haul travel.

According to Skyscanner’s executives, the most popular search is for “anywhere. Our mission is to inspire.”

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HotelPlanner’s Top Travel Trends for 2023

HotelPlanner, a hotel booking engine and travel technology platform serving travelers since 2003, also anticipates another record year with “purpose-driven” travel reflecting pent-up demand for epic “Insta-worthy” adventure, more culturally immersive and experiential travel with friends and family, and extended stays that mix business and leisure travel.

“The traveler mindset in 2023 will be to book that well-deserved adventure to a new city, dream resort, or a new corner of the world, says Tim Hentschel, co-founder & CEO, HotelPlanner.

Top travel trends for 2023 include:

Exchange Rate Travel –  The weakened British pound and Euro have given Americans more purchasing power across Europe than at any time since the early 1980s. If there were ever a time for Americans to save money in Europe, it’s now.

Luxury Travel – Contradicting the pressure from inflation, millions who were diligent in saving disposable income or started new businesses and careers and now have the financial means are looking for a more bespoke, upscale, inclusive, or other luxury experience.

Wedding Travel – About one in four Americans traveled in 2022 for a wedding-related event and this is expected to continue into 2023, with many couples choosing destination weddings, such as the Caribbean or Hawaii, or their family’s country of origin.

Revenge Travel – Despite inflation, after two years of limited travel due to pandemic restrictions, millions are eager to make up for lost time. The industry is calling this trend ‘revenge travel” - a “now or never” approach. “They just want to see the world because life is short. Travel ‘FOMO’ [fear of missing out] is real.”

Digital Nomads –  Remote workers whose employers allow them to work from wherever they want are taking advantage of this freedom. They might visit five cities or five countries over several weeks or months, and work from coffee shops, extended stay hotels and AirBnBs. Hotels are already marketing directly to digital nomads with extended stay incentives.

Bleisure Travel combines business & leisure travel, extending their trip for a mini-vacation, oftentimes with their spouse or family.

Sustainable Travel - Travelers are becoming more environmentally conscious about their carbon footprint and the positive or negative impact their travels may have on the planet. Travelers are searching more for “eco-friendly” hotels and transportation options, as well as considering “environmental impact.” They are seeking out sustainable travel trips, where part of the experience includes local philanthropic events like growing a community garden, or cleaning up a beach – almost like a mini weeklong “Peace Corps” of sorts.

Multi-Generational Travel  –Traveling with three or even four generations of family members is becom-

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

Invest in Yourself for Terrific Returns

BY MARY HUNT

“True wealth is about taking control of your future and making conscious decisions about what you really want in life,” say authors Marc Eisenson, Gerri Detweiler and Nancy Castleman in their book “Invest In Yourself: Six Secrets to a Rich Life.”

To create a rich life, these three respected consumer advocates encourage readers to diversify their lives as well as their investment portfolios. Like any good investment, your life portfolio needs to be flexible, carefully managed and geared toward the long term. Here are

some of the secrets the authors reveal in their book:

No. 1: Make your own lifestyle decisions. Investing your time well is just as important as investing your money well. Money can be earned or borrowed, but time can just be used up.

We each have 168 hours every week to spend on whatever we’d like, but once spent, those hours are gone forever. Ask yourself: Am I getting a good return on my investments of time and energy?

No. 2: Put your family first. If you don’t put yourself and your family first, who will? If one of you wants to stay home with the kids, for example, you have to

first make the commitment, then take small steps that will put you on the road to your goal. The key to living on one income in a two-income world is to plan ahead. Once you learn how to live on less, pay off your debts and start a small side business for extra cash, the transition will be a lot easier.

No. 3: Wherever you work, be in business for yourself. Today’s worker needs to be prepared to “job hop,” if necessary. To succeed, nurture an entrepreneurial attitude, be multiskilled, flexible, good at selling yourself, savvy about personal fi-

ing even more popular with heightened appreciation of family connection.

Heritage Travel – With the increased popularity of sites like 23 & Me and Ancestry.com, people are rediscovering family roots and tracing their lineage back to their ancestors’ country of origin.

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Hilton Spotlights Travelers’ ‘Evolution’ as a Record Year of Travel Concludes

If 2022 was the year of the changed traveler, 2023 is the year of the  evolved  traveler, a study by Hilton has found. The 2023 Traveler: Emerging Trends that are Innovating the Travel Experience, A Report from Hilton showcases travelers’ evolving preferences and how eager and optimistic they are about their future adventures:

People will turn to travel for deeper, more engaging, human experiences and connections: Travel is a gateway to discovering different perspectives and rich traditions. In 2023, travelers will focus on travel to create deeper connections with family, friends, colleagues, customers, cultures and the planet. Nearly half (49%) of survey respondents want to be immersed in local culture and products while traveling, and another 40% want personalized access to special experiences or activities, such as performances, events, spa treatments, or classes.

Travel is regarded as an essential part of their wellness routine: Overall wellness remains a priority for travelers, with 50% of respondents saying they seek travel experiences in 2023 that align with their wellness goals and priorities, addressing mind, body and spirit.

To start planning 2023 travel, visit Hilton.com.

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On the Ultimate Quiz VII

BY LOU THEODORE

You are asked to provide the correct answer to the following 20 questions. Credit 5 points for each correct answer. A grade of 80 indicates that you are brilliant. There are a couple of tough ones in this quiz.

1. The first game played at Yankee Stadium occurred in what year?

2. What is the age of the Sun?

3. What was the earlier name (before 1846) of the city now called San Francisco?

4. True or false: U.S. ground forces invaded Okinawa on April 1, 1945.

5. True or false: Elvis Presley recorded his first song in 1963.

6. What was the name of the planet Uranus prior to 100 years ago?

7. John Glenn orbited what planet?

8. The Bay of Pigs invasion

occurred in what year?

9. Who played for the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Rangers during the 1950-60 time period?

10. Who played Samson in Samson and Delilah?

11. What two New York baseball teams played their last game in New York City in 1954?

12. Name the author who recently initiated work on a book to be titled Hydrogen Energy.

13. Name the newly elected Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead.

14. Who was the star of the movie The Wizard of Oz?

15. What is the mathematic relationship between °F and °C?

16. What is thoroughbred horse racing’s showcase race run on the first Saturday in May?

17. Water boils at what tempera-

ture?

18. What are the chemical symbols for hydrogen and helium?

19. What Yankee baseballer was called “old reliable?”

20. What two brothers from Rockaway Beach played basketball for the New York Knicks?

Answers:

1. 1923.

2. Approximately 4.5 billion years.

3. Yerba Buena.

4. True.

5. False, it was 1953 and the song was “My Happiness.”

6. George; it was named after King George by a British astronomer.

7. Earth on 1949.

8. 1950.

9. A tough one but a great trivia question. The organist Gladys Gooding.

10. Victor Mature.

11. New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers.

12. Yours truly, of course. Naturally, I don’t know anything about the topic.

13. Jennifer DeSena. TNH is now home to your favorite author.

14. Judy Garland.

15. °F = 1.8(°C) + 32

16. The Kentucky Derby.

17. 100°C or 212°F, but only at 1 atmosphere pressure.

18. A Chemistry 101 question. H and He, respectively.

19. Tommy Henrich.

20. Dick and Al McGuire.

I’ll return with VIII later this year.

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nance, clear on your priorities and always prepared for the ax to fall or the bottom to drop out. Above all, see yourself as self-employed no matter where you work.

No. 4: Make the most of the money you bring home. Believe it or not, it’s worth the time and effort to pinch pennies. Here’s proof: If you put a penny in a big jar and every day add twice as many coins, by the end of the month you’ll have more than $10 million -- over a billion pennies! That’s extreme, but you get the point.

No. 5: Turn your debts into golden investment opportunities. Every extra amount you include with each credit card, mortgage, car loan or student loan payment will save you money -- tax-free, risk-free and absolutely guaranteed.

No. 6: Be your own financial planner. Research has shown that people who have a written financial plan report

twice as much money in savings and investments as people without a plan. That doesn’t mean you have to rush out and hire a financial planner. All you have to do is put your goals in writing and start reaching toward them.

The good life is within your reach, and isn’t that great news. All it takes is the right portfolio of investments in yourself!

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/ contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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BY TOM MARGENAU

It has been my custom for most of the past 25 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the Social Security changes and updates scheduled to take place the following year. I already discussed some of these changes in a column back in October when the updates were first announced. But it doesn’t hurt to repeat them here.

Almost all Social Security beneficiaries are familiar with the most popular and publicized upcoming change: the increase in monthly benefit checks for 2023 due to the automated cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. In fact, my wife and I just received our letters from the Social Security Administration telling us about the 8.7% increase, and I’m sure you got yours, too.

Even though this is the biggest increase in many decades, I always dread mentioning COLAs in this column because every single time I do, I am flooded with emails from readers complaining that the increase is not enough.

Yet here’s the rub: many economists and social planners believe Social Security COLAs are too generous! (I’ve explained why in past columns, but don’t have the space to get into that argument today.) That’s why most discussions of long-range reform for Social Security include proposals to reduce cost-of-living increases.

OK, back to the 2023 Social Security COLA. Due to these increases, the average monthly retirement check will be $1,827 in 2023, a $146 increase from the 2022 level. The maximum Social Security check for a worker turning full retirement age in 2023 will be $3,627, compared to $3,345 in 2022. And please note that $3,627 is the maximum for someone turning full retirement age in 2023. That does not mean it is the maximum Social Security payment anyone can receive. There are millions of Social Security beneficiaries who get much more than that, primarily because they worked well past their FRA and/or delayed starting their benefits until age 70.

Here’s another important point about the COLA. Many readers have been asking me if they should have filed for Social Security benefits in 2022 in order to get the COLA that’s paid in January 2023. The answer is no. The COLA will be built into the benefit computation formula. So even if you don’t file for Social Security until next year, or some subsequent year, you’ll still get the 8.7% increase.

Although this is a Social Security column, I must mention the upcoming decrease in the Medicare Part B premium, which is deducted from Social Security checks for most people. In 2023, the basic Part B premium will be $164.90. That’s $5.20 less than the 2021 rate. And as has been the case for 20 years now, wealthy people will pay more than the basic premium.

I don’t want to get into this complicated issue of Medicare premiums other than

Social Security Update for 2023

to make this quick point. Even though they are linked in the minds of most senior citizens, Social Security and Medicare are entirely separate programs, administered by entirely separate federal agencies, and they have entirely separate rules and regulations regarding their benefit and payment structures. For example, I already explained how Social Security COLAs are figured. The Part B Medicare premium has nothing to do with the CPI. Instead, by law, it must be set at a level that covers 25% of the cost of running the program. Taxpayers pick up the remaining 75%. (And again, wealthy people pay more than the 25% share.)

Another measuring stick called the “national wage index” is used to set increases to other provisions of the law that affect Social Security beneficiaries and taxpayers. Specifically, this includes increases in the amount of wages or self-employment income subject to Social Security tax; the amount of income needed to earn a “quarter of coverage;” and the Social Security earnings penalty limits.

The Social Security taxable earnings base will go up from $147,000 in 2022 to $160,200 in 2023. In other words, people who earn more than $160,200 in 2023 will no longer have Social Security payroll taxes deducted from their paychecks once they hit that threshold. This has always been a very controversial provision of the law. (Bill Gates pays the same amount of Social Security tax as his plumber!) I think it’s a pretty good bet that any eventual Social Security reform package will include an increase in that wage base.

Most people need 40 Social Security work credits (sometimes called “quarters of coverage”) to be eligible for monthly benefit checks from the system. In 2022, people who were working earned one credit for each $1,510 in Social Security taxable income. But no one earns more than four credits per year. In other words, once you’ve made $6,040, your Social Security record has been credited with the maximum four credits or quarters of coverage. In 2023, the one-credit limit goes up to $1,640, meaning you will have to earn $6,560 this coming year before you get the maximum four credits assigned to your Social Security account.

People under their full retirement age who get Social Security retirement or survivor’s benefits but who are still working are subject to limits in the amount of money they can earn and still receive all their Social Security checks. That limit was $19,560 in 2022 and will be $21,240 in 2023. For every two dollars a person earns over those limits, one dollar is withheld from his or her monthly benefits.

There is a higher earnings threshold in the year a person turns full retirement age that applies from the beginning of the year until the month the person reaches FRA. (The income penalty goes away once a person reaches that magic age.) That threshold goes up from $51,960 in

2022 to $56,520 in 2023.

A couple other Social Security provisions are also impacted by inflationary increases. For example, people getting disability benefits who try to work can generally continue getting those benefits as long as they are not working at a “substantial” level. In 2022, the law defined substantial work as any job paying $1,350 or more per month. In 2023, that substantial earnings level increases to $1,470 monthly.

Finally, the Supplemental Security Income basic federal payment level for one person goes up from $841 in 2022 to

$914 in 2023. SSI is a federal welfare program administered by the SSA, but it is not a Social Security benefit. It is paid for out of general revenues, not Social Security taxes.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.”

The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Looking back on 2022 and what’s ahead for 2023

BY PHILIP A. RAICES

Well, it was an amazing moment in time, if you bought when rates were considerably lower in 2021 and in the beginning of this year. However, if you waited too long for whatever reason, you paid considerably more per month. Locally on Long Island, where housing is more expensive, you paid a lot more as home prices had escalated to the highest point in history. According to the New York State Association of Realtors report, record median sale prices were set in Suffolk County at $559,500, which was an increase of 10.7% year over year through November. In Nassau County, they were even higher at $720,000, which was an 11.9% yearover-year increase.

It was obvious that with the insane demand from all those waiting online at open houses and the bidding wars that ensued, the prices went through the roof, way beyond what would be considered normal. For those who could afford to buy, you were fortunate, and congratulations. However, there were many who became locked out due to the much higher interest rates and/or the losses in the stock market that would have fueled their purchase. Then there were those who were able to find a rental if they were lucky and locked in a 2-year lease and then there were those who were forced to pay considerably more as rental prices skyrocketed.

Inventory in One Key MLS as of the end of November was still very low (11,565 1-4 family homes, condos, and coops for sale according to One Key MLS. Inflation is still historically high, but really higher, when factoring in energy and food, affordability for hous-

ing has become unreachable for many more families and individuals. There was an article In Newsday that provides further information as to the difficulties in purchasing on Long Island. https://www.newsday. com/business/millennials-homebuyers-rum57rjw

However, prices have still been increasing, but at a much slower pace, due to a lack of inventory and high-interest rates. Moreover, sales have been slowing and declining over the last few months due to the latter reasons too. However, if you price your home correctly with the most recent comparables the demand is still there to purchase.

Looking ahead to 2023, home prices will slow further. Depending on what our recession outlook will be will determine how slow the sales will be. We just may be heading into a bit more of a buyer’s market, if sales continue to slow. It is projected that interest rates will continue to rise by another ½% in March. So it might be a prudent time to begin or continue to search for a home and lock in current rates. Also, depending on the job loss data leading to higher unemployment that will be occurring, and whether or not we will have slower growth, or a more severe recession, this will have an adverse effect on the housing industry. As long as available inventory is low with higher interest rates, sales will continue to decrease. Long Island has a strong economy, but predicting what will hap-

pen is a difficult task and no one can be precise in their expectations and the end results.

From April 1, 2020July 1, 2021 New York lost 319,020 people according to the U.S. Census Bureau population estimates. It continues to lose more families and individuals than are moving in, than any other state, due to the cost of living, taxes, employment opportunities, expensive rents, etc.. Market Watch has an informative article that expands further on the problem, https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ no-more-new-york-people-are-tryingto-flee-the-empire-state-for-warmer-destinations-no-thanks-to-higherrents-and-cost-of-living-11663097876

Those that are in charge must continue to anticipate what negative issues will be coming down the pike as the exodus of people continues in 2023 and its effect on our housing market. We must ponder and come up with solutions to stem the tide of our population loss otherwise our business environment will erode further and so will home prices.

Happy New Year and I hope everyone’s 2023 will be a healthy, happy and a more lucrative one!

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A GREENER VIEW

Polar Vortex and Plants

BY JEFF RUGG

In his book “Following the Equator,” Mark Twain says, “The captain had been telling how, in one of his Arctic voyages, it was so cold that the mate’s shadow froze fast to the deck and had to be ripped loose by main strength. And even then he got only about two-thirds of it back.”

Twain may have died many years ago, but he could very well have been talking about the weather we are having this week across much of North America. We have had polar vortexes many times before (2019 and 2014 come to mind) and will have them many times in the future.

Mark Twain may have never heard of a polar vortex, but one exists year-round at each pole on Earth and many other planets. When the arctic polar vortex is strong it stays constrained close to the North Pole. When it weakens, it forms lobes that slide down the face of the Earth, pushing cold weather to the south.

So, what can we expect in our gardens from such a cold spell? Be thankful if your landscape is covered in snow. Much of the northern U.S. had several inches of snow this past weekend. Snow is an excellent insulator, and it protects a lot of plants. Lawns, groundcovers, bulbs and perennials under snow will have little problem with the bitter cold just inches above them.

The flower buds on many shrubs are not as hardy as the leaf buds. This is evident every spring when we see shrubs that have flowers blooming only on the branches that were protected under snow drifts. This phenomenon will be more evident this spring. The flowers won’t be there, but the plants will survive.

Tree trunks and branches last longer than branches on shrubs that are often pruned out after a few years. If your trees have been in the ground for several years, they have experienced cold like this before. The cold weather last week also

helped to acclimate the plants to the colder air this week. If it had been warm last week, some plant tissue may have started breaking dormancy and that tissue would have been more likely to have freeze damage this week.

There is little that can be done to protect trees and shrubs from this cold spell. Small shrubs could be covered in snow. The biggest concern on trees and shrubs is for the ones that are grafted. The desirable above ground portion of the plant may die and because it is protected by the snow, the rootstock may survive. If it sends up new growth in the spring it won’t be the desirable plant. For instance, if your rose bush flowers change color this spring, the top died.

Wind chill is not a factor for plants. They do not feel colder when the wind is blowing. But the wind can be a factor in plant survival. Winter air is relatively dry. Winds can dry out the stems, buds and on

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You can email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your request or ideas, suggestions or interview you for a specific topic and a Q & A for a future column with your name, email and cell number. He will email or call you back and respond to your request ASAP as long as he has your complete name, cell, email and/or full home or business address. Again, for a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, he can also be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions and concerns in selling, investing, purchasing, or leasing residential or commercial property.

evergreens, the leaves. In the spring, it won’t be possible to tell if dead branches died because of the cold or from drying out too much. In either case, they will need to be pruned off.

The cold will reach the southern U.S. and Gulf Coast, but these areas receive frosts and freezes nearly every winter. Gardeners in these areas know to take in tender plants and to cover ones that can’t be moved indoors.

Overall, the vast majority of plants won’t be harmed by this cold spell. One benefit that may occur is that many insect pests spend the winter tucked into cracks and crevices on tree trunks and branches. They may succumb to the cold, so it will be interesting to see if that makes a difference this year.

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STARGAZERS

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star...

BY DENNIS MAMMANA

Week of January 8-14, 2023

It began as a five-verse poem called “The Star” that appeared in the 1806 publication “Rhymes for the Nursery.” More than three decades later, this poem by Ann and Jane Taylor was set to music: a 1761 French folk tune that, coincidentally, seemed to fit perfectly:

“Twinkle, twinkle, little star / how I wonder what you are / up above the world so high, / like a diamond in the sky.”

Many of us have grown up singing this magical song and believing that stars actually twinkle. But do they?

Twinkling, or, more scientifically, “scintillation,” originates not with the stars themselves, but with the air through which their light must travel before reaching our eyes. We’ve all seen this effect on a hot summer day when our view of a terrestrial scene over a sizzling roadway is distorted by rising heat waves. Similarly, a star’s light distorts thousands of times each second as it travels from the vacuum of space into our thick, turbulent atmosphere, especially when the star appears low in the sky.

The most dramatic example of this is the bright star Sirius, the Dog Star, now appearing low in the east-southeastern sky after dark. It lies beneath a line traced by the three equally bright “belt”

stars of Orion, the hunter.

Watch Sirius and you’ll soon discover that it doesn’t just seem to twinkle wildly; it fires off colorful sparks that often prompt calls to observatories and emergency personnel. The effect is even more spectacular when viewed through binoculars or a telescope thrown slightly out of focus. Whenever I do this, I just can’t help imagining the voice of Tommy Chong exclaiming, “Wow, the colors, maaan!”

But this is a perfectly natural phenomenon, at least to those who peer skyward more than once every year or so. Since the star’s white color is actually a blending of every color of the spectrum, and each is bent rapidly in different directions at different times by moving air currents, this brilliant star appears as a colorful celestial sparkler.

It was this very spectacle that led author Martha E. Martin to describe its appearance in her 1907 classic book, “The Friendly Stars.”

“He comes richly dight in many colors, twinkling fast and changing with each motion from tints of ruby to sapphire and emerald and amethyst. As he rises higher and higher in the sky he gains composure and his beams now sparkle like the most brilliant diamond -- not a pure white, but slightly tinged with iridescence.”

Yes, twinkling stars have always been a magical part of our night sky, and an inspiration for that timeless

poem that we learned as a children’s song long ago. But what if “The Star” had been written not in the 19th century but more recently?

Well, in our highly technical world you can be sure that someone has already done so; in fact, a more 21st-century version is often attributed to John Raymond Carson and goes like this: “Scintillate, scintillate, globule viv-

ific / fain would I fathom thy nature specific / loftily poised above the capacious, / closest resembling a gem carbonaceous.”

Ha! Who says romance is dead?

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LOST IN SUBURBIA

What Not to Eat

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I recently took a food test online. There was a list of 50 foods, and you got one point for every food you wouldn’t eat. I got a zero. I actually wasn’t surprised. There aren’t many foods I won’t eat, except maybe fish eyeballs, and fortunately, those weren’t on the test. Of course, there are some foods I prefer not to eat. But if the planet was attacked by aliens and our continued existence hinged on me eating a root vegetable, I suppose I could manage to scarf down a plate of beets.

But I draw the line at moose nose.

And yes, that’s a real thing.

My husband is also an adventurous eater, which works out well when we travel and have to decide which one of us is going to eat the fried cricket on a stick.

(Spoiler alert: it was him).

Which is why it came as a complete surprise to me when, after nearly 30

years of marriage, he admitted a shocking piece of information.

“I don’t really like asparagus,” he said one night at dinner with asparagus on the menu.

I was stunned.

“You’ve been eating asparagus with me for 30 years and you’re just telling me now?” I said incredulously. “You couldn’t have told me maybe 20 years ago? Or even 10? Before I made countless dinners with asparagus?”

“I didn’t want to hurt your feelings,” he said.

I shook my head. Over the years I’d made a huge variety of asparagus dishes for my family. I’d made grilled asparagus, steamed asparagus, asparagus au gratin and asparagus soup. I’d tried my hand at lemon asparagus, shrimp and asparagus, asparagus carbonara and asparagus risotto. I became a master at asparagus dip, garlic Parmesan asparagus, bacon-wrapped asparagus

and asparagus pilaf. I whipped up an asparagus omelet, asparagus quiche, pesto asparagus, asparagus tempura and even an asparagus smoothie, which unlike the rest was not a big hit, but one out of 100 isn’t bad. In nearly all instances, my husband seemed to eat my dishes with gusto and complimented my cooking enthusiastically. But now, it seemed, our whole asparagus relationship was a lie. I wasn’t sure if I should just stop cooking asparagus or if we needed asparagus mediation with a vegetable specialist.

The real problem wasn’t so much that he didn’t like asparagus. The problem was that I did. I love asparagus in any form, even raw, as long as it isn’t cooked to mush because even I would rather eat a fried cricket than mushy asparagus.

Meanwhile, back in the kitchen, I contemplated this cooking conundrum and wondered how I could keep aspar-

agus on the menu without offending my husband. I scoured the internet for recipes and finally found an asparagus curry that I thought would mask the taste of the asparagus for him.

That night at dinner I served the secret asparagus dish and waited.

He took a bite and put his fork down.

“There’s asparagus in here,” he said.

“How could you know?” I said. “It’s buried in curry.”

“I can taste it,” he said.

I shook my head. “I thought I could get you to eat asparagus if I hid it.”

“Sorry, honey,” he said. “I’m just not an asparaguy.”

Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. .

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Use a slow cooker to create game day pick-me-ups

Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Breadstick Dippers and Big Al’s Hot and Sweet Sausage Sandwich

No matter which teams fans support, they’re sure to get hungry watching the action play out. That’s why game day hosts need to plan for various foods to keep guests satiated as they follow the scores.

Dips, small bites and other finger

Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Serves 8

1 jar or can (14 ounces) pizza sauce

¾ cup chopped turkey pepperoni

4 green onions, chopped

foods are staples when the game is on because they can be eaten easily in front of the big screen. Utilizing one or more slow cookers to prepare such items creates more time to watch the game, stock the cooler with refreshments and ready the home theater.

Breadstick Dippers

1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated breadstick dough

Slow cookers also can keep meals warm on the buffet table.

These recipes for “Pepperoni Pizza Dip with Breadstick Dippers” and “Big Al’s Hot and Sweet Sausage Sandwich” from “Crock*Pot® 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publica -

tions International, Ltd.) from the Crock*Pot Kitchens make great game day meals. Adjust as needed for the game day crowd.

1. Combine pizza sauce, pepperoni, green onions, olives, and oregano in a 2-quart slow cooker.

2. Cover; cook on low 2 hours or on high 1 to 1⁄2 hours or until mixture is hot.

1 can (2¼ ounces) sliced black olives, drained

½teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

Big Al’s Hot and Sweet Sausage Sandwich

Makes 8 to 10 servings

4 to 5 pounds hot Italian sausage links

1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce

1 large Vidalia onion (or other sweet onion), sliced

1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced

1⁄4 cup packed dark brown sugar

Italian rolls, cut in half

Provolone cheese, sliced (optional)

2 teaspoons melted butter

2 teaspoons minced fresh Italian parsley

3. Stir in mozzarella and cream cheese until melted and well blended. Serve with warm Breadstick Dippers.

4. For dippers, bake breadsticks according to package directions. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley.

1. Combine sausages, spaghetti sauce, onion, bell peppers, and brown sugar in slow cooker.

2. Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours.

3. Place sausages in rolls. Top with vegetable mixture. Add provolone cheese, if desired.

Tip: Instead of large Italian rolls, use slider buns or medium kaiser rolls to stretch the sausage mixture further and make it easier to eat while watching the game.

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Water District collects over 100 Toys for Tots

The Plainview-Old Bethpage community once again showed its generosity by contributing to the toy drive at the Plainview Water District. As it has done in years past, the Plainview Water District partnered with the Toys for Tot’s Foundation, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. The District headquarters serves as an official drop-off location for the foundation and collected more than 100 toys this year.

“It really warms our hearts to see this level of participation and the generosity of those who live within this great community,” said Plainview Water District Chairman Marc Laykind. “The Plainview-Old Bethpage residents always do their part to help out and participate in these great events. These contributions are going to make this holiday season more enjoyable for so many people, and that is what this effort and this time of year is all about.”

The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve ‘Toys for Tots’ Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide all children across the United States with happiness and joy throughout the holiday sea-

son. Through the gift of a new toy, disadvantaged children will not be overlooked during the holidays, and will know that a community of people cares for them.

“We are grateful for the community’s continued support in these efforts each year,” said PWD Commissioner Andrew Bader. “The PWD is thrilled to continue to take part in these important causes like this and help out in any way possible. Thanks to the loving spirit of the POB community, there will be many kids with smiles on their faces this holiday season.”

Since the District started this partnership several years ago, hundreds of toys have been donated from the community to support this cause. “It is a privilege to once again partner with the Toys for Tots’ Foundation and support their cause to bring a smile to every child’s face this holiday season,” said PWD Commissioner Amanda Field. “We can’t thank our staff, industry partners and the members of the POB community for their generosity and participating in this year’s successful toy drive.”

LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Formation of Tip Z Tacos, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-09. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Legal Zoom: 9900 Spectrum Drive Austin TX 78717. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.

NAME: DEFINED STRATEGY LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/20/22. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, c/o DAVID MILLER, 1 Greenvale Lane, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

LEGAL NOTICES

of Formation of LWE Property LLC, Art. of Org. filed Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/11/2022. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY Designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: The LLC, 9 Monfort PL, Syosset, NY 11791. Purpose: any lawful

NASSAU COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Notice of Formation of Sasha Belle Shoppe, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 2022-11-15. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of Limited Liability Company (LLC) upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY should mail process to Lisa Strobing: 1 Shore Avenue #154 Oyster Bay NY 11771. Purpose: Any lawful purpose

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, Plaintiff AGAINST Jeffrey M. Greene, Lisa D. Greene, et al., Defendant(s)   Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 11, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 24, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 72 Aspen Drive West, Woodbury, NY 11797. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SBL #: 13, C, 163.  Approximate amount of judgment $501,384.19 plus interest and costs.  Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #004307/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the NASSAU County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine". Glenn Jersey III, Esq., Referee   Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706   01-080848-F00 73958

Plainview Water District Commissioners Andrew Bader, Amanda Field, and Marc Laykind stand behind the generous toy donations that will be sent to support the Toys for Tots Foundation.

Free virtual assessment grievance workshops

Oyster Bay Museum receives $50,000 grant

holistic approach to the property’s historical record.

Drucker (D - Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host free virtual community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge their property taxes online.

The workshops will take place online on Thursday, January 12, and Thursday, January 19, from 7–9 p.m.

During each virtual workshop, taxpayers who disagree with the assessed value of their property will learn how to navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly.

Residents who would like to participate in these virtual assessment grievance workshops should visit https:// www.nassaucountyny.gov/LD16. For additional information, please contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-5716216 or via email at adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.

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new educational center, there is one wall dedicated and tells the story of the enslaved people.

“The other three walls really focused on the Townsend’s during the American Revolutionary War period. I think this grant money will go a long way to helping interweave the enslaved peoples story in each segment.”

She said that the property at one time covered 350 acres and that the Townsend’s relied on the slave’s to help with cutting crops and tending to the livestock.

“They were a well-to-do family, who owned five or six merchant ships, and they relied on slaves help to unload cargo such as sugar, rum and molasses that was shipped In from the Caribbean. These people weren’t paid and struggled everyday performing hard, laborious jobs.”

She said it was important to retell the enslaved peoples story as a reimagined

Gerard-Clark said that more educators are needed at the museum and that a portion of the grant money will help to hire additional staff/ tour guides.

“Before the start of the (Covid-19) pandemic, we had six to eight educators or tour guides at our disposal. This money will help us rehire some of these people back.”

The NYSCA has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number of cultural organizations across the state.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement, “As a cultural capital of the world, New York State is strengthened by our expansive coverage of the arts across all 62 counties. This year's historic commitment to the arts sector will spur our continuing recovery from the pandemic and set the course for a stronger future."

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Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview).

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W.

Abbey Lane students celebrate Thanksgiving with crafty parade

Students at Abbey Lane Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District designed parade-style balloons in celebration of Thanksgiving and the annual parade in New York City.

Fourth graders read the book, “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade” by Melissa Sweet, which follows the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students designed and created their own balloons based on their

favorite characters. Using their STEM skills, students brainstormed the best materials needed to make their balloon float. They also wrote descriptive writing pieces to describe their balloons, so guests could guess which writing piece belongs to which balloon when they visit the exhibit. Images of the balloons and the creative writing pieces were hung in the halls in a decorative fashion that mimics the balloons travelling down Broadway in New York City.

Abbey Lane Elementary School students Avery Panick and Omer Temel created balloons in the style of those seen during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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