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TOB to acquire Peninsula Golf Club The Town of Oyster Bay has advanced plans to acquire and forever preserve the Peninsula Golf Course in Massapequa to ensure that it remains a golf course for public use indefinitely. After learning of an eminent sale of the property to a private sector developer, the Town sought zoning changes to protect it and opened negotiations with the current owner to forever preserve this beautiful open space to prevent development of this environmentally sensitive property. The property also serves to drain flood waters in a portion of the Town that was severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy. “The Peninsula Golf Course is too beautiful, environmentally sensitive and beneficial to allow development as it offers our community recreational opportunities,” said Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Once we learned of the owner’s true intentions to sell this open space to a developer for future residential development, we asked them to sell us the property or voluntarily allow us to rezone the course as recreational space to forever protect it from development. Unfortunately, an agreement could not be reached. The Town continues to advocate for the need of our residents, a protected environment and for the ever-increasing demand for golf. We are now moving forward to acquire this property at a fair price, See page 13
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Jack Hayne (center) with his son, Mitch (left), and Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker. Photo courtesy office of Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview) had the pleasure of sharing in the 100th birthday celebration of World War II veteran Jack Hayne at Moca Asian Bistro in Jericho on Sunday,
Jan. 14. During the festivities, Legislator Drucker presented Mr. Hayne with a Nassau County Legislature Citation in recognition of this joyous milestone. Mr. Hayne, who official-
ly turned 100 on January 17, resides at Orchard Estates in Woodbury. A Brooklyn native and West Point graduate who served in the U.S. Army from See page 13
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The Town of Oyster Bay Ice Rink, located on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, was evacuated on Saturday, January 27, after an apparent spill of ammonia. According to Nassau County Police, at 7:10 p.m., police were called to the scene due to the hazardous material leaking from a tank. The Bethpage, Levittown, Hicksville, Plainview and Westbury Fire Departments all responded and were able to contain the ammonia spill. The Nassau County Fire Marshall, Nassau County Police Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and Nassau County Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Response Team also responded to the scene. All occupants in the building were evacuated safely. The Bethpage Fire Department evaluated four male occupants who refused further medical attention from the scene.
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Elected Hicksville Free property tax Water Dist. chairman grievance workshops Karl Schweitzer has been elected to serve as District Chairman for 2024. Unanimously elected by fellow Commissioners William Schuckmann and Nicholas Brigandi, Schweitzer is currently serving his seventh term on the HWD Board of Commissioners and is set to lead the District throughout the next calendar year. “To be chosen once again to serve as Chairman by my fellow Commissioners is a true honor,” said Chairman Schweitzer. “It is a great privilege to serve the Hicksville community in such a crucial role and I am dedicated to using this opportunity to further our District’s efforts in protecting our precious water source. Preserving our environment while keeping costs down is very important to me, and I am looking forward to advancing our water treatment and distribution practices alongside Commissioners Schuckmann and Brigandi, Superintendent Paul Granger and our dedicated District staff.” Having served in the role several times during his tenure as HWD Commissioner, Chairman Schweitzer has played a significant part in leading the HWD through some of the greatest challenges in its history. Alongside his fellow Commissioners, he has helped address the threats posed by emerging contaminants in the District’s water in recent years. The HWD has been one of the most proactive water providers on Long Island in the pursuit of state-of-theart treatment for 1,4-dioxane and PFAS, efforts which have been overwhelmingly successful. Numerous Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) and Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment systems have been
Hicksville Water Commissioner Karl Schweitzer. Photo by Joseph Sperber installed at nine of the District’s wells, an achievement that cannot be touted by many of the District’s contemporaries. A lifelong Hicksville resident, he is third-generation firefighter and has been a member of the Hicksville Fire Department for over 40 years. He has also served as a committee member of the Old Courthouse Centennial Celebration and as co-chairman of the 350th anniversary celebration of the Robert Williams Purchase. He was also involved in the restoration of the Gregory Museum. To honor his dedication to his community, Chairman Schweitzer was named Citizen of the Year by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce in 1998 and was honored by the Hicksville Community Council in 2006.
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Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato will host four free Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshops for residents looking to acquire information on how to challenge their 2025–2026 property tax assessments. The workshops will be held both in the morning and evening to help accommodate all residents. “While Nassau County determines your assessed value, we in Town government want to make sure you know that you have a right as a homeowner to challenge your assessment. Remember, your assessment can only be lowered as the result of a challenge — it can never be raised — and this workshop helps you challenge for free,” said Receiver of Taxes Pravato. “If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the assessed value of your property, I invite you to attend a Property Tax Assessment Workshop, as the property tax grievance deadline of March 1st is approaching.” The Property Tax Grievance Workshops are scheduled as follows: • Tuesday, February 6, 7 p.m. at
Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay • Thursday, February 15, 10 a.m. at Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay In January, Nassau County notified residents of their home’s tentative assessed value for the 2025–2026 School Tax period and the 2026 General Tax period. Any residents who did not receive the notice may view it online at www.mynassauproperty.com or contact their County Legislator. At the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato will answer questions and show residents how to use online tools to file an “Application for Correction of Property Tax Assessment” online or via mail. There is no requirement to pay a law firm or agency to file a grievance. For those unable to attend the workshop, Receiver of Taxes Pravato offers an online video at www.oysterbaytown.com/ grievancevideo. For more information, contact the Tax Office at (516) 624-6400 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
Military Bridge raises funds for Mercy League The Glen Cove - Hicksvile - Syosset League of Mercy Hospital will be holding a Military Bridge on Sunday, March 10, from 1:30 – 5 p.m. in Levittown Hall, 301 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville. Doors open at 1 p.m. $15 per person. Knowledge of bridge is not necessary. This is a fun game which can be learned quickly as you play along. Refreshments including coffee, tea and desserts will be served. Seating is limited.
There will be cash prizes for the top three teams. Upon arrival please check in at the door. All are welcome! Please reserve your table of 4 (include team names) by February 29. Please make your checks payable to Mercy League for $15 per person. You may also pay at the door. Please send your checks to Roseann Nicotra 6 Chadwick Road Syosset NY 11791. For more information, please call Roseann at 516-320-5567.
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In commemoration of February as American Heart Month, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) invites residents to “give from the heart” and donate blood at the Syosset Fire Department, 50 Cold Spring Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791 from 1–7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26. Each donor will receive a $10 e-gift card as a thankyou for rolling up their sleeves and helping to save lives. “Earlier this month, the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage and said that the number of blood donors has fallen to a 20-year low. Through this upcoming blood drive, we have an opportunity to ensure that anybody who faces a medical emergency can receive the care that they need to survive and thrive,” Legislator Drucker said. “Whether you are a routine donor, one who hasn’t given in a while or even a first-time donor, we welcome you to
join us at the Syosset Fire Department on February 26 to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life!” Eligible donors must have an ID with a signature or a photo, weigh at least 110 pounds, have had no tattoos in the last 12 months and be ages 16–75 years of age (16-year-old donors must have parental consent. Donors over age 76 must bring a doctor’s note.). O-negative and B-negative donors are especially needed in addition to all other blood types. Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/ schedules/drive_schedule/320261 to make an appointment, or call Sharon at 516-790-1644. Appointments are preferred but not required; walk-ins will be taken as capacity permits. For more information, contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov
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Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library Thursday, February 1
10:30 a.m.: Songs for Baby’s Day (Ages Birth to 30 Months) - Come and enjoy this literacy building, fun and educational musical story time. 1 p.m.: HYBRID: The Passionate Reader with Mary Hirdt: “The Society of Shame” by Jane Roper - In this timely and witty novel, a politician’s wife, Kathleen Held, returns early from a trip to discover her garage is on fire and her husband and his mistress are the source of the heat. In a story that’s both a satire of social media stardom and internet activism is a tender mother-daughter tale. Listeners are welcome!
Tuesday, February 6
6 p.m.: IN-PERSON: The Importance of Dental Hygiene with Dr. Ava Kamenshchik - Join Dr. Ava Kamenshchik, a board-certified orthodontist, as she discusses the importance of dental hygiene and orthodontic care
for individuals. Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A session and free orthodontic screening for anyone interested, along with a complimentary toothbrush. All ages welcome!
Thursday, February 8
7 p.m.: Protecting Your Assets and Your Loved Ones with Cheryl Fratello, Esq & Rachel Katz, Esq from Fratello Law - Learn about wills, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare directives and more in this program designed to give you the knowledge to plan for you and your family’s future. Gain insights into reducing tax burdens and understand strategies to protect and preserve your assets. Bring your questions! Register for all events at https:// www.jericholibrary.org/events/month Non-residents may register beginning 2 weeks before each program.
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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently honored the PlainviewOld Bethpage Flag Football team for their historic 2023 undefeated season that culminated in a New York State Regional Championship win, the first by any Plainview-Old Bethpage team since 2003. The Hawks dominated with a 18-0 record, scoring 447 points over the course of the season, led by a roster of talented young women including All-County players Jennifer Canarutto, Ashley Cassano, Rachel Ganz, Lara Glasser, and Emma Heaney, as well as All-Conference player Julia Kesselman.
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Hicksville students at Lee Avenue Elementary School recently enjoyed selecting a free book as part of Reading is Fundamental (RIF). The school’s PTA sponsored the RIF event with the hopes of connecting students with the joy of reading to spark imaginations and possibilities, putting kids on a path of reading proficiency. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
TOB: Apply for picnic permits online The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that residents can apply for picnic permits at all Town parks with picnic facilities online by visiting www.oysterbaytown.com/picnic. Reservations are available for picnic space at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay, Harry Tappen Beach and Marina in Glenwood Landing, SyossetWoodbury Community Park, and Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park. “Our beautiful Town Parks are the perfect location for a family, school, or community group outing set in the great outdoors. Each location, from Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay to Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa, offers something unique for residents to enjoy,” Town Councilman Tom Hand said. “We’ve also streamlined the process for resi-
dents to apply for a picnic permit, helping to increase convenience and accessibility.” Picnic Permits are required for groups of 25 or more at all Town of Oyster Bay picnic pavilion locations and include exclusive use of the permitted area from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the reservation date. Some locations are covered, have access to water, and permit barbequing. To view picnic availability, residents can visit www.oysterbaytown.com/picnic and filter their preferred date, facility, specific location, and features using the page menu. Those who don’t have a pre-existing account can create one on the same page and apply for the reservation. It is recommended that residents reserve their picnic pavilion early as spaces fill up quickly for the season. For more information on Town of Oyster Bay picnic permits, call (516) 797-4139.
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Members of the Town of Oyster Bay Board recently recognized Joel Berse, of Trainville Hobby Depot in Hicksville for his contributions to the community.
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Laura Maier (third from left), joined with Franchise owners Dr. Joseph Monge (left) and Dalia Monge (second from right) of Oyster Bay Cove, along with their sons Christopher & Kevin Monge (fourth & fifth from left), and congratulated them on the new renovation of their Hicksville location. Also on hand were Dunkin’ Donuts Business Consultant George O’Connell (fourth from right), District Manager Ashley Hassell (third from right), GM Chris Cerezo (right) and other representatives from Dunkin’ Donuts Corporate.
The Town of Oyster Bay recently recognized Joel Berse, of Trainville Hobby Depot in Hicksville, for his community contributions in coordinating several model train shows every year which support worthwhile causes. This year, the beneficiary was the Oyster Bay Rail Road Museum, whose mission is to heighten awareness, understanding and appreciation of the railroad’s impact on Long Island life.
“We are fortunate to have members of our community like Joel who extend themselves as volunteers and take action that add greatly to our community,” said Supervisor Saladino. Due to the support and generosity of Joel and Trainville Hobby Depot, which raised in excess of $3,000, the Museum is able to collect, preserve and interpret the railroad heritage of Long Island for present and future generations.
Terrific Kids Youth vocational training at Northside School program to be offered
The Town of Oyster Bay will be partnering with United Way of Long Island to launch YouthBuild, a program designed to help young adults between the ages 16 and 24 learn vocational skills that will lead to meaningful employment and success. YouthBuild participants split their time between the vocational training work site and the classroom, where they can earn their high school diploma or equivalency degree, and prepare for postsecondary training opportunities including college, apprenticeships, and employment. “I’m very proud to announce that the Town of Oyster Bay will be partnering with United Way of Long Island to provide this extraordinary opportunity for young individuals, who may have faced previous barriers to success, to attain an education that will lead to gainful employment within our communities,”
said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “YouthBuild not only offers vocational programs for in demand industries such as construction, health care, information technology, and hospitality, but it also includes community service and civic engagement so students may share their valuable perspectives with elected officials and community leaders.” YouthBuild is now accepting applications for the Class of 2024. Classes will begin on March 3, 2024. This program is open to individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 who reside in the Town of Oyster Bay, the Town of North Hempstead, or the City of Glen Cove. Please visit www.unitedwayli.org/ youthbuild-long-island for more information, and to learn more about this exceptional employment and training program, or call (516) 485-5000 ext. 1352.
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Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Northside Elementary School students Britney Williams, Jeremy Salinas, Cooper Oellantoni, Ariana Lemos, Vittl Gowda, Ava Harrison, Kevin Estrella Canales, Zoha Shah, Hayley Gouskos, Anthony Buckley, Koray Akturk, Luke Musto, Kayla Barretto, Luca Toffolo, Brian Grodotzke, Sofia Filloramo, Marc Nally and Fallon Kearns as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis Club. Also attending were Levittown Kiwanians Phyllis Camillone, Pat Carney, Gary Crozier and Advisor Scott Hass; Principal Frank Mortillaro; Assistant Principal Dyanne Case; Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch; and Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt.
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NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on February 20th, 2024, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by February 15th, 2024 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/526/County-Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an in-person auction shall be held, same will commence on the 20th day of February 2024 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/527/Annual-Tax-Lien-Sale A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before February 07th, 2024. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio-tape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: January 24, 2024 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, NewYork________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County's Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser's rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser's right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: January 24, 2024
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Two unoccupied houses under construction in Woodbury were burglarized on Friday, January 26, according to Nassau County Police. Police say that they responded to a call about a burglary at a Northwood Court house at 3:30 p.m. and found that an unknown person had cut a padlock to the door and entered the residence. Further investiga-
tion revealed that construction tools and appliances had been removed from the residence. The police also were called to a construction site on Woodbury Road at 4 p.m. on Friday, January 26, where another construction site had been burglarized. Police say at that site they determined that an unknown subject entered the residence through a basement window.
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TOB to acquire Peninsula Golf Club From page 1 protect its environmentally sensitive nature and ensure it remains open for public access for generations to come.” After unsuccessful efforts to reach a purchase price with the present property owners, the Town advanced eminent domain proceedings in court
1943 to 1964, Mr. Hayne is proud to be a veteran and has devoted extensive portions of his civilian life toward veterans causes. Upon completing his military service, he remained active in military affairs through organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Jewish War Veterans, Disabled Veterans of America, and many other veterans service organizations. The multitalented Mr. Hayne, who with his beloved wife Pearl raised their children Mitch and Nancy, is an avid photography buff and a fencer who, at age 100, continues to participate weekly in the sport. “Jack Hayne is a patriot and the embodiment of a centenarian full of vim, vigor, and vitality,” Legislator Drucker said. “He is a true inspiration to so many people, and it is an honor to call him a friend. Thank you for your service and dedication
Local leaders including Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with leaders and members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Jan. 18 to celebrate the grand opening of the Next Genera-
tion Pharmacy in Plainview. During a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Legislator Drucker presented a Nassau County Legislature Citation to owner Joshua Schwartz in recognition of the momentous occasion. “Pharmacies provide more than medicine – they offer guidance and support as we navi-
gate some of the most important health issues impacting our lives,” Legislator Drucker said. “It is a pleasure to welcome Joshua to the Plainview business community and wish him all the best as he embarks on this new venture. May you have many years of prosperity and success!”
last week.The Town Board hosted a public hearing in June 2021 for residents to provide feedback on the Town’s acquisition plans. At that hearing, there was substantial support for this acquisition from residents, environmentalists, golfers and citizens throughout the Town, including the local civic association.
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Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, second from left, and Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview), center, joined in the grand opening celebration at Next Generation Pharmacy in Plainview. .Photo courtesy Office of Legislator Arnold W. Drucker
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to this nation, and may your days be filled with sunshine, your heart with joy and your world blessed with the love of your friends and family. Here’s to many more, Jack!”
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Experts at NY Travel Show Offer Tips for Satisfying, Meaningful, Purposeful Travel BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM It’s like this: travel is humanity’s best invention to promote the advancement of civilization. Travel is how ideas, innovations and progress, improved living standards and quality of life are spread among peoples, as Marco Polo proved. Travel is humanity’s best hope for peace and cooperation instead of zero-sum annihilation, as people from different places see and appreciate that we are more alike than different, and appreciate the differences. Travel is a community’s best hope for providing the economic underpinnings that provide jobs, upward mobility and enable people to stay on ancestral lands, have the funds to preserve and protect the environment, culture and heritage, and yes, make the adaptations and mitigations to prevent the ravages of climate change. Indeed, travel companies, including airlines, cruiselines, hotels and tour companies are among the most active and innovative in coming up with sustainability solutions. Travel also is life-enhancing, enriching, potentially life-changing and among the best therapies against despair – providing a conduit for forging social connections, self-improvement, overcoming fear, anxiety and apprehension by fostering understanding and empathy, broadening perspectives. The experience of travel fosters resilience, self-confidence, self-reliance, adaptability, forges lasting bonds of family and friendship and broadens perspective and outlook.
traveling underscored the human need for connection, for renewal, for new horizons to broaden perspectives. “A life lesson we took away from COVID and postponed pleasure is that there is never a guarantee that we will be able to travel tomorrow or next year- our health, our need to care for people, political situation, climate disasters. Carpe diem,” says “1000 Places to See Before You Die” author Patricia Schultz. “If some place is on your bucket list and you think, well, the Pyramids will always be there, guess what? Don’t take anything for granted.” And so with the pandemic in the rearview mirror (at least for now), people are traveling with furor Crowds in front of the “Mona Lisa” in Le Louvre in Paris are inevitable. Travel and we are back to worrying about experts at the New York Travel & Adventure Show offered tips on how to avoid being crowded out and the potential crowds and the lines, especially in places like Paris, where pre-purchasing tickets impacts – and actions to prevent overtourism. COVID-generated techto top attractions is imperative © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com nologies and policies for advance That’s not just me saying it. It’s one of the best tools in our ongoing purchase, capacity-control are here what travel experts with collective search for creating world peace. So to stay. The excitement for traveling to experience of decades (including have wonderful, relaxing vacations, myself), have seen and experienced but your trips also can be meaning- the four corners of the globe and firsthand. ful and you can make a difference in every style was evident at the New York Travel & Adventure “When we travel, experience the when you travel.” world, it changes us in a deep and “Consume news, but don’t let Show, where booths were crammed profound way,” Pauline Frommer of that make you a frightened person,” and talks by experts including Rick frommer.com, told a standing room advises Rick Steves of ricksteves. Steves, Peter Greenberg, Pauline only audience at the most recent New com. “Be outward looking. If we Frommer, on traveling smart, well York Travel & Adventure Show at want world to be peaceful, we have and meaningfully were standing Javits Center. “Right now we live in to build bridges....[If we want a world room only. But because there is a whole such a divided word - different facts of] peace and stability, the most powworld out there, you can make choicinform our view but when we travel, erful thing we can do as individual we see the truth on the ground, that Americans is to travel and get to es of where and when to travel. Don’t like crowds? Try to visit when a other countries have something to know people.” teach us, we can bring that back, and The COVID pandemic reinforced destination is less crowded (though present an impression of America the value of travel – the three years there is less of an “off-season” or that is positive in places that may not of lockdowns and constrained trav- “shoulder” season these days); find have positive impression of America. Even with climate change, travel is
el upended local economies, while shutdowns that kept people from
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Experts at NY Travel Show Offer Tips for Satisfying, Meaningful, Purposeful Travel Continued from previous page the “hidden gems” that offer as much atmosphere, experience and character; visit attractions either very early or later in the day (to avoid the hoards of cruise passengers and daytrippers); overnight in those charming, historic cities and villages (preferably in or within walking distance of the historic district) so you are there in the early morning and the evenings to enjoy the stillness and light without the hoards of cruisers and daytrippers; and pre-purchase tickets, city/museum/attractions passes so you don’t waste valuable time and money standing in line to purchase tickets. Climate and weather also have become major issues that should factor into where and when you travel. Their message: By all means, experience the highlights of a place, but go further afield to seek out local experiences, opportunities to visit or stay in neighborhoods. Be a mindful traveler, a purposeful traveler: enhance the experience by learning the background, the stories and back-stories, hire a local guide, take a “free” walking tour (you basically tip the guide), sign up for some volunteer opportunity to give back to the community; seek out those tour programs that provide immersive opportunities to engage with locals. Steves urges travelers to “get out of their comfort zone, to see culture shock not as something to avoid, but as the growing pains of a broadening perspective...Become a cultural chameleon - physically change from culture to culture because it’s different.” Pre-planning is the way to mitigate wasting time and money in line or with crowds. “There are two types of travelers: those who wait in lines and those who don’t. Think carefully of minimizing lines,” Steves notes. Before you go: get an idea of the
attractions and sites you want to visit (I query “Three days in....” at TripAdvisor and other travel writers to get some idea). Then, go to the attractions’ websites to get all the visitor FAQs. As soon as you have your travel dates (that is, your air fare), immediately reserve the tickets. Your priority places will set the framework for your itinerary, and the time saved by not waiting on line can go to those serendipitous experiences and discoveries. The same with restaurants you have your heart set on frequenting – book a reservation as soon as you settle your dates. Take advantage of city passes (CityPass.com, GoCity.com), museum passes (a must for Paris) and attractions passes from companies like GoCity.com and CityPass.com, as well as the passes offered by the cities themselves, like the PragueCoolPass.com. They not only let you breeze through, but give extremely helpful information about current exhibitions, hours, directions, visitor information. Also, in major cities like Paris and London, you can buy mutli-day transit tickets for the train/bus (you can also do bikeshare), so that instead of paying the price of a taxi or Uber from airport into downtown, you can purchase the pass that includes the train or tram from the airport, and not have to wait on lines to purchase individual tickets from machines and deal with the confusion of zones and station names. Searching muiti-day tour finders is a great way to get an idea of how to organize your time, what to see, what you should pay, and find tour programs that might best meet your needs. Frommer recommends Travelstride.com and Tourradar.com. These marketplace sites, she notes, can introduce you to local companies instead of the big-name tour operators. To find day tours, attractions, guides:
Getyourguide.com; airbnb.com/experiences; tripadvisor.com. Foodies could look to TravelingSpoon and Eatwith. I like contexttravel.com. To find the best airfares (always tricky), Frommer recommends searching Momondo.com/Kayak.com, Skyscanner.com, and CheapoAir. com. Momondo (and Kayak, which are owned by the same entity) tended to consistently find the lowest fares, and have filters that let’s you select for everything from the type of plane (if you wanted to avoid a Boeing 737 Max 9, or if you wanted to find the airlines with the cheapest fares with a checked bag. The experts also recommend that after searching for the best fares, you book directly with the airline, “because if you book through a third party, you can’t rebook as easily as directly through the airlines” if there is some delay, cancellation or need to change. “Search but don’t book,” Frommer says. Also, there are optimum times to search and book: • Purchase airfare on Sundays (6% cheaper domestic travel, 13% cheaper international) • Book 28 days out (“the sweet spot”) for domestic travel (24% savings), 2-4 months out for international (10% savings) • Start your trip on a Thursday (16% savings over flying on a Sunday) • Fly before 3 pm (to avoid the 50% increased risk of being cancelled or delayed) For best hotel rates, book 3-plus months in advance for resorts like Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, Florida, but just one week before in business cities(New York, London, Paris, Denver). “I takes courage to wait to book one week before travel, so book a refundable room in advance, then search a week ahead of travel.” All the travel experts advise pur-
chasing travel insurance, and soon after you book your flights, so that you are covered if for some reason you have to cancel. Pauline Frommer suggests looking for travel insurance that covers “Cancel for any Reason” (CFAR), includes medical evacuation and covers pandemics (policies do not necessarily cover “fear of travel” if there is a pandemic but a destination isn’t closed by authorities, and warns against purchasing travel insurance from the travel provider (tour operator, cruiseline), but to use apps that give you different policy recommendations based on your needs (date of travel, who traveling, age, destinations) such as Squaremouth.com, Insuremytrip.com and Travelinsurance.com. Angel Castellanos (www.angelestravellounge.com) offered tips on traveling smart with technology. “Google is one of biggest game changers for international travel,” he notes. You can download maps in advance so they are available when you do not have access to WiFi. The same is true for languages. “Language is no longer a barrier. You can program a phrase like ‘I’m allergic to peanuts,’ and it will show it written as well as speak. You can download the language in advance so it can translate even when offline. You can use the camera function to translate foreign languages into English.” Of course this eliminates the delight and satisfaction of finding a local person who can either speak English or mime an answer to “I’m lost, Can you tell me how do I get to....?” _____________________________________ © 2024 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com
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Nutrition Fact or Fiction? BY CHARLYN FARGO Ever wonder how many carbohydrates you should be eating? Or if a detox diet really works? Or how often to snack? A Google search can give a variety of answers, but how do you know what the truth is? Make sure the site is reputable -- ending in “.org” or from a registered dietitian. Here are answers you can trust. Do carbs make you gain weight? Carbohydrates are often demonized as the weight-gain devil. They’re not. You just want to make sure you’re eating complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbs. Complex carbs are important for energy,
brain function and even weight loss. Complex carbohydrates include whole grains, beans and vegetables, which are rich in fiber and make you feel full. Simple carbs are those high-sugar foods and processed grains, which lead to unsatisfying meals, causing us to overindulge later. Keep in mind any food you eat in excess will cause you to gain weight and eliminating any one of the major food groups is detrimental. You need all the macros -- carbohydrates, fat and protein. Is snacking throughout the day bad for my health? Not necessarily. Six smaller meals work for a lot of people. Snacking on nutrient-rich foods such as fruits,
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vegetables, whole grains and protein can help increase your intake of vitamins and minerals. A smart snack is one that is planned, consumed when true hunger strikes and helps bridge the gap between meals to ensure you don’t overeat later. Avoid chips, candy and sweets that have empty calories and added sugars that will make you feel sluggish later. Can certain foods burn calories? Not really. Caffeine and spicy ingredients (which contain capsaicin) can increase metabolism, but not enough for significant calorie burn or weight loss. The best way to lose weight is to choose healthy foods Continued on next page
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Today is “the first day of the rest of your life” BY CLAIRE LYNCH Years ago while a sophomore at Fairfield University I took a six-credit philosophy course and early on in the class my professor challenged us students to think about things like we never had before. We studied many of the classic philosophers including the writings of the Ancient Greeks and while some outside of our class wondered about its everyday practicality, we knew that we were learning. Our professor encouraged us to write essays that took a point and were persuasive in nature. He encouraged us to write clearly and as the weeks went on he challenged us to push ourselves to become better writers and presenters. After grading our essays for a couple of months he announced that we students would be presenting the opinions we had written in our essays. We could choose our topics but my professor had to approve them before we started working. He explained that we would stand in front of the class and give speeches. Most of us preferred to write down our opinions but one by one we got in front of the classroom and spoke. We learned all about persuasive arguments. We didn’t have to be political or agree with the various points, we just had to be clear in our presentations. My professor noted that it would be good practice for sharpening our writing skills and enhancing our public speaking skills.
The first person to address the room was a classmate, Thomas, who definitely had the gift of gab. I knew that he was majoring in political science and I saw how a class like this would help him. The next person up was Emma, a friend of mine who aspired to be a journalist and the same thing, I saw how doing this presentation would help her in her future jobs. Another classmate, Brendan, was on the university debate team and when he presented, he did well but the professor challenged him on a few points. Not ruffled at all, Brendan answered clearly and concisely so we all breathed a sigh of relief. One person presented orally on a given day and as the weeks went by I noticed a certain level of improvement. We were learning from each other and challenging ourselves to be as clear and persuasive as we could be. In the past I may have thrown in a few cliches or used the passive tense but in my essays and oral presentation I felt myself getting stronger and making my points in a way that was clear plus held my audience’s attention. My topic for the oral presentation was this: Was Mary Queens of Scots a strong monarch or a misguided ruler? I had to present each side of the argument which meant reading all about her, rounding out my research and thinking through each aspect of the argument before I stood in front of the class and did my presentation. I did well on that essay and in my oral presen-
tation and then for our final topic the teacher gave us another challenge: How do we each define the phrase, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life”? When he announced the subject we all laughed because the topic in and of itself sounds like a cliché. Or a trope. The professor explained that simply put, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life” means that each day you have a clean slate and an opportunity to begin again and put your past behind you. Emma laughingly said that it sounds cliché-ish to her but he challenged us to think beyond the cliché. What does it really mean to each one of us? We didn’t have to reveal personal sentiments but we did have to give concise thoughts and presentations. Leaving class that day, each one of us went back to our dormitories to start writing our essays. And working on our oral presentations. At first I thought that would be easy but the more I considered it the more I wondered. My professor wouldn’t want anyone of us to answer the question with cliches such as today is not a dress rehearsal, not a practice run, this is the real deal. I understand why many self-help groups use that slogan, “today is the first day of the rest of your life” because it certainly does give each person the chance to wipe the slate clean and begin fresh. Each day is a new beginning. I’ve told myself many times when I’ve gone skiing with friends and rel-
atives. I’ve started, fallen and gotten right back up to resume skiing. It’s an exhilarating feeling, one that only seems to come with trying, failing and trying again. Skiing was one of many examples I could think of. When I think of this subject today I think about the author of the “Harry Potter” books. J.K. Rowling has said that the first part of her books got numerous rejections from many different publishing houses. These rejections didn’t stop her - she kept at it. Finally, after several different rejections, her novel was published and what happened afterwards is history. Thus, seize the day, no matter whatever has happened before. Since college I’ve kept in touch with Emma and she has said that she has often thought of our former philosophy professor and his challenge of “today is the first day of the rest of your life.” She got a job with a NYC newspaper after getting her bachelor’s and master’s degrees then several years later she left that job because of a downsizing. Emma felt discouraged but she kept sending out her resume and eventually got another job in journalism. Speaking to Emma on the phone recently she once again brought up our professor’s challenge. His class made both of us think and what I’ve learned in the years since is to change course when necessary and no matter what I’m doing, to always reach for the stars.
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Nutrition Fact or Fiction? Continued from previous page in the right portions and exercise consistently. Are fat-free or low-fat versions of foods healthier? When a product claims it contains low or no fat, be sure to look at the label for its sugar content. Sometimes, manufacturers replace fat with sugar to make it more palatable, because fat provides food with flavor. In addition, some fat in our salad dressings helps with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K). Do detox diets rid the body of toxins? There is little evidence to support that detox or cleansing diets eliminate toxins. The body has its own detox system in place with the liver and kidneys, which act as a cleansing system to remove waste from the body.
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OVERNIGHT MAPLE-RAISIN OATMEAL Servings: 6 (serving size: 1 cup oat meal and about 1/4 cup apples) 3 3/4 cups water 2 1/4 cups 1% milk 1 1/2 cups steel-cut oats 3/4 cup golden raisins (or dried cran berries) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter 2 large apples, cut into 1/4-inch slices Combine the water, milk, oats, raisins, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a heatproof glass bowl. Set bowl in a 6-quart slow cooker; add cold water to slow cooker, filling until water comes
Q: Are smoothies beneficial for weight loss and overall health? A: To have a healthy and safe weight loss, the goal is to maintain satiety (feeling full after eating) and prevent loss of muscle while maximizing fat loss. Satiety can be achieved by consuming proteins, high-fiber and high-volume foods. So, yes, smoothies can be a great way to increase satiety by boosting fiber intake and can be a wonderful substitution for highly processed carbohydrates. Just be sure to include protein (such as Greek yogurt or milk) and veggies (such as spinach or kale) as well as fresh or frozen fruit.
3/4 of the way up outside of bowl. Cover slow cooker; cook on low 8 hours or until oats are thick and creamy. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Stir oats; spoon into bowls. Top with apples. Per serving: 370 calories; 10 grams protein; 75 grams carbohydrates; 6.5 grams fat; 12 milligrams cholesterol; 7 grams fiber; 211 milligrams sodium. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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What We Expect From Government BY TOM MARGENAU
I have been writing this column since 1997. So this will be my 27th year of helping people better understand all the intricacies of the various Social Security programs. But I was recently reminded I’ve been doing that a long longer. While cleaning out my desk, I discovered a folder of newspaper columns I wrote way back in the 1980s while working at the Social Security office in Boise, Idaho. I had forgotten about the fact that during most of the four years I worked in that office, I wrote a weekly Social Security column for the local Boise newspaper. In reviewing those columns, I learned that most of them covered the same topics I’m still writing about today. (As I’ve explained many times in this column, despite the fact that conventional wisdom has it that government rules are changing all the time, the Social Security rules and regulations we have now are essentially the same ones I was writing about in the 1980s.) But I found one column that touched on a subject I really haven’t covered too often. I think the points I made in that column I wrote in 1984 still apply today. So here is that old column. Back in about 1975, a couple years after I was hired by the Social Security Administration to work in one of their local field offices in a small town in the farm country of central Illinois, I was assigned to clean out an office storeroom. As part of that effort, I came across a stash of yellowing public information materials: things like old pamphlets and brochures dating back to the early days of the program. There were also some dusty 16mm movie reels that contained public information films intended to be used as educational materials to supplement speeches or other presentations that SSA public affairs employees would make to various community groups and organizations. Luckily, I also found an old movie projector in this storeroom. I was pleased with that because I really wanted to watch some of the old PR films, mostly because of a fascination I had developed early in my career with the history of Social Security. But I must admit I also figured I might get a bit of a chuckle out of the old fashioned film techniques and maybe the hackneyed messages the movies would contain. I wasn’t disappointed in either case when I watched a film called “Welcome to Medicare -- 1966.” It was a movie produced by the SSA to introduce the American people to the then brand new Medicare program. It told the story of an aging farm couple from Iowa. The husband, probably in his late 60s, had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. After learning that her husband would be OK, but would require extensive hospitalization that quickly used up what little health insurance and savings they had, there was a scene in which his wife was talking to the doctors. She said something like this: “I want you to make sure Elmer gets the best care possible.
And don’t worry, I’m going to go home and sell the farm so that we will be able to pay all of these hospital expenses.” And then we got to the Medicare pitch. One of the doctors tells her: “Oh you won’t have to concern yourself with that Mildred, for you see the government has a brand new program called Medicare and it’s going to pay most of Elmer’s bills. You’ll just have to pay a small deductible out of your own pocket and that’s all. So you’ll be able to keep the farm and once we get Elmer up and around again, he can go back to raising those fine hogs of his.” Mildred had the last line in the movie: “Thank God for the government and this wonderful new Medicare program!” Fade to black. And it just so happened that the very evening following my storeroom cleaning stint and viewing the old Medicare movie, I was watching TV at home with my wife. A commercial came on promoting a Medicare supplement plan. It featured several obviously well-to-do men playing golf. As a guy was getting ready to putt, one of his colleagues asked about his recent gall bladder surgery. “Oh, I’m doing just great,” he said, “but I tell you, I’m kind of ticked off because that darn government Medicare program stiffed me with part of the bill. Why I had to pay $100 out of my own pocket!” And that led to a pitch from one of the other golfers for the Medicare supplement plan that would have picked up those extra expenses not paid by Medicare. I know both the old movie and the TV commercial I watched were fiction. But I think their messages did reflect the tenor of the times. And here is what struck me. I was amazed how people’s expectations of their government had changed so dramatically in just 10 years. In 1965, we had an old woman who was willing to sell the farm in order to pay her husband’s hospital bill. And ten years later, we had a rich guy on a golf course griping because the government was forcing him to cough up a measly hundred bucks out of his own pocket to pay for his hospital stay! So that was the column I wrote 40 years ago. What struck me then was how our expectations of government assistance had changed so much in so short a time. And as I think about the kinds of comments I hear from many people today, I’m even more intrigued. Here is what I mean. There are many millions of people in this country who claim they want smaller government and fewer benefits and services from that government. But if my emails are any indication, what so many of these people are actually saying is this: “I deserve the benefits I’m getting. In fact, I should get more. But THOSE PEOPLE over there sure don’t deserve anything!” For example, one woman wrote griping about Social Security benefits paid to “illegal aliens” (which by the way, is absolutely untrue). But at the same time, she complained that she wasn’t able to collect benefits from her ex-husband’s record because she had remarried. She wanted ben-
efits from both her husbands’ records in addition to her own generous retirement benefit. Another woman, who said divorced women should not qualify for Social Security spousal benefits at all, was miffed because after her husband died, she only got
the difference between her benefit and his in the form of widow’s benefits. She said she should continue to get his full Social Security check even after he died. And a guy whose email went into Continued on next page
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Waiting for interest rates to moderate is a mistake BY PHILIP A. RAICES Have you jumped back on the fence do interest rates contributing to and creating an unaffordable environment? You are not alone in this unfortunate circumstance that so many consumers have been stuck and subjected to. More important is the lack of choices in our historic low inventory dilemma as well as the much higher prices on the existing homes for sale. But as I have said in a previous column, if you truly need or want to be a homeowner, the trade-offs have to be part of your vocabulary in this current market. If not, then you need to ask yourself, “how long are you willing to sit on the sidelines to wait for your starter, move-up or dream home? Have you or will you pass up a home, due to your being steadfast and maybe stubborn about wanting every little thing in your home? You must look at current interest rates as somewhat of a short-term and temporary event; as I believe sometime this year, Jerome Powell will finally pull the trigger and consider lowering rates by at least a ¼ point. Moreover, maybe he will do this several times during the year. Waiting until rates go down may be necessary for those whose budget will not warrant qualifying for a mortgage. Then some have something I call F.E.A.R., meaning fanticized expectations appearing real. They can afford to purchase, but are deathly afraid of buying, at what some might think or call the top of the market. But what I would like to know is where is the proof that home prices will go down? The demand, from those who can qualify to purchase, is the main
cause for prices to keep escalating. However, the increase in prices has moderated and has not been occurring at the same excessive rate that has been experienced in the last three years. Finding a home in this market can be challenging, but again trade-offs should be tantamount in your decision making. Even if you can’t find your exact home with all the bells and whistles, at least you can begin to experience homeownership. Some increased equity should still occur this year and most importantly you gain the tax write-offs (that you were providing your landlord), begin experiencing stability and building roots within your community, and now you are the landlord and have the power to decide when you want to move and lastly, building your longterm financial wealth. When rates do come down, you can always refinance and decrease your overall monthly costs in owning. The increased savings over the length of your mortgage will more than save you enough money to make it worth your while to find a home now, even at the higher current rates. One important tip, once purchasing, make sure you begin to grieve your real estate taxes. The deadline is March 1, 2024. You can hire a company to do this for you or you can attempt to do this yourself. Companies do not charge anything unless they can be successful in reducing your taxes and providing a
refund. The fees can be as low as 30% of the amount refunded. If you need any recommendations, feel free to call me. The U.S. is currently still far behind in the construction of residential housing. We are deficient in approximately 6,000,000 homes to satisfy current demand. However, some areas out west and even in Flordia have seen their inventory increase and even double over the last 15 months as demand has cooled for those excessively priced homes by hurricane-affected areas; especially locations by waterways. Every year, we need a minimum of at least 2,000,000 homes to be constructed just to keep up with those who started and expanded their families as well as those who have been stuck in rentals and are qualified purchasers. There are those millennials, GenZ and GenX may have outgrown their current homes and are earning greater incomes and need to purchase a larger residence. Many builders (D.R. Horton, Lennar, and PulteGroup are offering short and long-term financing at potentially better rates than conventional banks. There are many areas where there exists an excess of new housing inventory. Negotiation is the name of the game and you as the buyer today, have the power and advantage with developers of newly constructed homes. You may not have as much of the benefit of being a purchaser on Long Island for new homes, (depending on the loca-
tion) but better to try and fail, than to succeed at nothing! Most importantly, during the winter months is the best time to find a new home, as the competition is usually much less. You have to be strong in your financing negotiating skills in the end and being able to focus on saving you and our family as much money as possible. Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42 years experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly construction. He will provide you with “free” regular updates of sold and new homes in your town via the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island (MLSLI) or go to https://WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com and you can “do it yourself (DYI) and search on your own. For a “FREE” no obligation 15 minute consultation, as well as a “FREE printout or digital value analysis of what your home might sell for in today’s market without any obligation or “strings” attached call him (516) 647-4289. Save his My New Electronic signature/Bio/Reviews to save to your contacts: https://onetapconnect.com/turnkeyrealestate-philraices He can also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and our Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.
SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Continued from previous page a long rant claiming Social Security spousal benefits should never be paid to “women who never worked a day in their lives” was convinced he was being cheated out of Social Security because “everybody I know gets more than me.” And so it goes. When it comes to how we view benefits and services from the federal government, 2024 isn’t really very different from 1984.
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. (If ordering the “Simple and Smart” book from Amazon, click on “See all formats and editions” to make sure you are getting the 2024 edition.) Or you can send him an email
at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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The Great Mystery of Household Accumulation BY MARY HUNT
Have you ever noticed that no matter the size of your apartment, condominium, house, garage, drawers, closets, hard drive, handbag or briefcase -- it mysteriously fills to capacity? Our first apartment was 300 square feet. We were newlyweds and still in that “cozy stage,” so it wasn’t a problem. Three years later, we were packed to the gills and longed for a little breathing room, so we moved into a 1,200-squarefoot house. Wow, so much extra space. In what seemed like the time it took to
unpack, the place mysteriously filled to capacity. Three years later, we moved into an 1,800-square-foot house with a big family room addition and a two-car garage. Again, whatever that filling-up thing is, it kicked in, and soon, we were full to the rafters. Twelve years later, we moved into a house twice the size, and -- you guessed it -- we more than filled it, too. The process of paring down, cleaning out and simplifying has become an unrelenting challenge. Over the past few months, because being homebound seems to free up a lot of time, I’ve done a lot of paring down and cleaning out. Today, I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I have that wonderful “clean” feeling because I just regained control of several closets and rooms in our house. But on the other hand, I’m hanging my head in shame. How on earth did we accumulate so much stuff? Where did it all come from?
What makes me think there’s some endless supply in the sky that will forever be available for me to accumulate? The whole ordeal has not been pleasant. I gave away and threw away more stuff than I could believe, and not without pain. Oh, how I struggled! I am grateful that our community has an option called “free porch pickup.” We have a website where we can list and share photos of items certainly not ready for the landfill but no longer useful to us. It’s first come, first served. No one rings my door or asks me to hold it for them. Lately, my porch has seen a lot of activity. After a couple of trips to the charitable collection center and, sadly, the city dump, I’ve turned the corner. I’m a new woman! I love this cleaned-out feeling. I’ve renewed my determination to ask myself these questions before I bring anything into this house: -- Can I afford it? -- Do I really need it? -- Do I need it now?
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American Garden Rose Selection 2024 Winners BY JEFF RUGG
The American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) judges have announced the newest roses to be selected in their testing program. This year there are three new winners. The All America Rose Selection program ran from 1940 until 2013. The AGRS program began in 2016. Roses that have been selected in either program are the best ones for gardeners to try. Only about 4% of the roses tested in the AARS program were chosen for a national award. If you are looking in a garden catalog and see that a rose was the winner of either award, you can be sure it is a good rose. Since the country has diverse climates, it makes sense that the AGRS judging is done by region. All roses entered into the AGRS are tested for two years in six different geographical regions, each containing at least two test gardens. Most of the test gardens are open to the public so you can see for yourself which roses you like. The roses are judged on their disease resistance, vigor, foliage proportion, plant habit, flowering effect, rebloom habit, bloom form, aging quality of blooms, fragrance and hardiness. For a variety to be granted an award, it must demonstrate superior performance in at least three of the six regions. An award is also given for fragrance because many gardeners desire roses for their fragrance. In an unusual twist, all three of the 2024 AGRS winners were submitted by
the same grower, Star Roses and Plants. Sweet Mademoiselle is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions -- South Central, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest -- and a Fragrance Award Winner. It is a hybrid tea rose with bright salmon pink double flowers with 35 petals. It grows to 5 feet tall in hardiness zones 5-11. The scent is classic rose and strong. Sitting Pretty is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions -- South Central, Southeast, Southwest and North Central. It is a grandiflora with reddish-pink flowers with 25 petals. It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide. It can be grown in large pots or be used as a shrub in the landscape. It grows in hardiness zones 4-11. Sunset Horizon is a Regional Choice Winner in four regions -- South Central, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest. It is a floribunda rose with 15 petal open flowers. The flower color varies. As the flower opens it is bright yellow. It then changes to dark pink and bright cherry red. Each flower petal can be red on the outer third, white in the middle and yellow at the center. The plant can have red, yellow and pink flowers on it at the same time! It grows 3-4 feet tall and wide in hardiness zones 5-10. To learn more about the American Garden Rose Selections, visit americangardenroseselections.com Email questions to Jeff Rugg at info@ greenerview.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 JEFF RUGG DISTRIBUTED BY CREATORS
-- Do I have something like it already? -- Can I find a cheaper substitute? -- Is this the best deal? Then I’m going to go home and think about it for 24 hours. If I decide to go back and buy it in the morning, or revisit that online site we all know and love (perhaps a little too much?), I’ll know without a doubt this object can come into this house. And I’m going to take it one step further: As far as practical, when one thing comes in, something must go. And I plan to be really tough on myself, too! Mary invites you to visit her at Every-
dayCheapskate.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.” COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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Our Dazzling Winter Sky BY DENNIS MAMMANA Week of Jan. 28 - Feb. 3, 2024 As cold as it is in many locations right now, you’ll find it a wonderful opportunity for stargazing. The evening sky of January and February is the most dazzling of the entire year, and the stars seem to sparkle like diamonds against a dark winter sky. Because these stars are the most brilliant of the entire year, you can enjoy them from even a mildly light-polluted area or under moonlight. But if you want a truly stunning sight, venture out to a remote location, allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness and you’ll be amazed! High overhead this month you’ll find Jupiter, the largest planet of our solar system. This giant world reflects so much sunlight that, even at its current distance of 462 million miles, it’s easily the brightest object in our nighttime sky this week. The brightest nonplanet, though, is the star Sirius, in Canis Major, the great hunting dog, also one of the nearest stars to Earth at only 8.6 light-years away. I love watching Sirius when it’s low in the southeastern sky because it appears to twinkle so wildly. Watch as it flickers with many colors as its light passes through a thick column of turbulent air near the horizon on its way
to our eyes. Accompanying Sirius are seven other brilliant stars around the sky that, together, make up a third of the 25 brightest we can see. Let’s take a look at them all in turn. Capella, in Auriga, the charioteer, is the sixth brightest in the heavens. Sometimes known as the “Goat Star,” Capella appears as a single star to the unaided eye, but the light we see comes from a group of four stars in orbit around a common center of gravity. In Orion, we find two brilliant stars -- Rigel and Betelgeuse -- each quite different from the other. Rigel is a bluewhite supergiant star lying some 863 light-years from us, while Betelgeuse is a red supergiant about 520 light-years away. Both are immense stars, though, with Rigel about 70 times larger and Betelgeuse more than 800 times bigger than our sun! Procyon is the brightest star in Canis Minor, the smaller hunting dog. One of the closest stars to Earth, Procyon lies only about 11.5 light-years from us. It has a companion white dwarf star orbiting nearby every 40 years. Above Procyon lie the “twin stars” Castor and Pollux, so named because they mark the heads of the twin brothers of the constellation Gemini. Though they may appear similar, they’re quite different. Castor lies 52 light-years from us and is made up of six pairs of
stars orbiting each other. Pollux, on the other hand, is a single yellow-orange giant star lying 34 light-years away. Finally, we find reddish-orange Aldebaran, marking the “fiery red eye” of Taurus, the bull. This red giant rotates so slowly it takes 520 days to spin just once. I hope you can get out to enjoy some
stargazing this month. If you do, please bundle up and take some warm liquids with you. I promise you’ll be rewarded with a truly magnificent celestial sight! Visit Dennis Mammana at dennismammana.com. COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
These stars are so bright that they can be seen even with light pollution, but for the best view, go somewhere remote.
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Ain’t That a Shame BY TRACY BECKERMAN
“Are you ready to order?” asked the server. It was our first time at a new restaurant and everything looked tempting to me. Even the sugar packets looked good. “I’d like the fish tacos,” I said. “But what kind of tortillas do they come with? I’m gluten-free.” “They come with corn tortillas,” she said. “But we can also do them as lettuce wraps.” “I’m kind of feeling the corn tortillas,” I said. “The lettuce wraps are healthier,” she said, matter-of-factly. I raised my eyebrows at my husband across the table. “I’ll have the corn, thanks,” I replied. She took my husband’s order and left. “I’m not sure, but I think I’ve just been menu-shamed,” I said. He laughed. “Is that a thing?” “Apparently, it is now,” I said.
I had never actually been menushamed before, and I wondered if this was a new trend like the dog-shaming and laundry-shaming that I’d seen online. In the past few weeks, I had also been home haircut-shamed, manicure-shamed and mom jean-shamed (arguably, that one was deserved). But then I remembered back when my kids were younger, I was carpool-shamed for being late for pickup, snack food-shamed for buying fake Doritos and bathrobe-shamed for driving in my bathrobe. The last one was courtesy of the police department who gets the award for best-shaming without a warrant. Two days later, they shamed me again for driving with a cup of coffee on the roof of my car. I’m not sure what that one would be called. Maybe just stupid mom-shaming. Of course, no one called it shaming then. They just called it rude. Alas, I, also have done my fair share
of shaming. I FaceTime-shamed my parents when they talked to me and pointed the phone at the ceiling fan for 10 minutes. I drugstore-shamed my husband when he brought home Anusol, for hemorrhoids, instead of Anbesol for gum pain. And I online shopping-shamed my friend when she bought a new dress on the internet and it fit perfectly... on her cat. Meanwhile, back at the restaurant, I deliberated the consequences of ordering a slice of peanut butter chocolate cake for dessert. Would the server steer me toward the fruit plate instead? Would she take it one step further and call into question my entire menu-ordering strategy? I was strong, but I didn’t know if I had the fortitude to withstand a second, grand menu-shaming. As we waited for our food to arrive, the server stopped at our table with our unsweetened iced teas. My husband grabbed for a sugar packet, ripped it
open and poured it into his glass. I looked at him with my mouth agape. “What are you doing?” I said. “You never put sugar in your iced tea.” “I don’t know,” he said. “Sometimes I do.” “No, you don’t. We’ve been married 31 years. I know how you take your iced tea and you don’t ever put sugar in it.” He gave me a look. “I think I’ve just been sugar-shamed,” he said. “That’s not shaming,” I said. “That is making an observation.” “What’s the difference?” he said. I shrugged. “It’s only shaming when someone does it to me.” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com COPYRIGHT 2024 CREATORS.COM
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Wells Fargo's new Woodbury Village branch celebrated its grand opening on January 17. Members of the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino were guests of honor. On January 17, Wells Fargo employees were joined by Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph S. Saladino and local leaders from the Syosset Woodbury Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of its new bank branch at 7977 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, as it expands and welcomes new and existing customers on Long Island. Located within the Woodbury Village Shopping Center, the 3,800 square-foot branch has been designed and built to the U.S. Green Building
Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold standards and includes an assisted‑service ATM, a floor plan to create more space for conversation and consultation, and informative digital messaging displays. “Our branches are the heartbeat of our communities,” said Colleen Canny, National Branch Network Senior Executive, Consumer and Small Business Banking at Wells Fargo, who spoke at the event. “Our communities
Wells Fargo awarded a $50,000 grant to the Community Development Grant of Long Island during the event. need branches – along with our digital banking tools and mobile app that allow us to serve our customers how they want to be served. We are committed to Long Island and all of New York and look forward to creating strong relationships within the local communities, and to help our customers to meet their
financial goals.” During the event, Wells Fargo awarded a $50,000 grant to the Community Development Corporation of Long Island to support their housing counseling programs in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Photos by Alex Wolff/Concierge Photography
This Week at the Syosset Public Library Friday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m.
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Hollywood Valentine: Married in the Movies (VIRTUAL) Presenter: Annette Bochenek, Ph.D., assistant professor and business information specialist at Purdue University, archivist and film historian of Hollywood’s Golden Age Love is in the air in classic Hollywood! Many beloved Hollywood classics featured wedding scenes across
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Post 655 Commander William Davidson, Jack Hayne and Commander Gary Glick representing Post 652 celebrate Mr. Hayne's 100th birthday.
Jewish War Veteran Past 655 Post Commander Jack Hayne recently celebrated his 100th birthday with members from Post 652 and Post 655 at the Mid Island JCC . Jack Haynes was born on January 17, 1924. He was drafted into the army in May 1943. Prior to going into the service he worked on B26 aircraft wings at a Glenn L. Martin plant in Maryland. He was selected to participate in the Army Specialized Training Program, which sent soldiers to colleges and universities while on active duty. When that program folded after six month, he was selected to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point.. He had always wanted to go to college, but really never had the opportunity because he didn't have the background. He was elated and excited because he knew he was going to get an excellent education On July 17, 1943, during WWII, he was a private stationed at Fort Totten in Bayside, NY, He decided to visit his mother and grandparents who were in a small Catskill mountain town called Mountaindale. In order to do this, he hitchhiked 120 miles to the town. Hitchhiking during the war was easy as everyone was glad to give a free ride to the many soldiers in the service. His mother invited him to walk a mile into town to introduce him to one of the girls. Not wanting to disappoint Mom, he went along but with some trepidation. She took him to a store and, to his surprise, introduced him to a very busy gorgeous high school brunette named Pearl. When his mom decided to return to his grandparents, he told her that he wanted to stay and help Pearl and her family in the store. After that, any time Jack would get a weekend pass to visit he would visit Pearl. In September 1943, after only 2-1/2 months, he proposed marriage. But Pearl was wise enough to decline. They would wait until the war ended. Their marriage had to be postponed for four more years as West Point
Jack Haynes as a cadet at West Point cadets were forbidden to have a horse, a mustache, a car or a wife. For the next four years she was his OAO (One And Only) at West Point. Jack's graduation was June 7, 1949. They were married that day in the Cadet Chapel. They exited the Chapel through a tunnel of cadets holding their crossed swords above our heads. In the 1950s Pearl and Jack had two children: Nancy who was born in Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas and Mitch, who was born in Fort Totten, in New York City. Jack spent 19 months in Korea as a combat platoon leader and Battery Commander.Jack was also stationed in Colorado and Germany where he retired from the Army. His Commendations include Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct, American Campaign, WW 2 Service, National Defense, Korean Service with seven battle stars and the UN medal. Following his career in the Military Jack worked for two decades for Grumman. A few days following his 100th birthday, he celebrated at the Mid Island JCC with Jewish War Veterans from Post 652 and Post 655.
Seniors invited to Town karaoke programs The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding senior karaoke programs, held at various community centers throughout the Town. The popular program, launched last year, saw such popularity it has returned bigger and better for residents who are interested in showing off their vocal talents. “We’re calling all Town seniors who love to sing! This fun karaoke
program will give you the opportunity to perform your favorite songs, from the tunes of Sinatra and Greatest Hits of the ‘80s to Today’s Top Songs, all in a social, welcoming environment,” Town Councilman Joseph Imbroto said. “Join us to make new friends and perhaps even discover a new favorite song.” The senior karaoke program takes place on the following schedule:
• Mondays – 1 p.m. at the North Massapequa Community Center, 214 N. Albany Avenue in Massapequa (generally held at Marjorie Post Center, temporarily relocated) • Wednesdays – 1 p.m. at the Glen Head Community Center, 200 Glen Head Rd, Glen Head • Thursdays – 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, 28 W Carl St in Hicksville
Great singing skills aren’t necessary to join the fun; residents are welcome to attend without performing. There is no registration required for this program. A full karaoke machine, song list and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call the Department of Community and Youth Services, Senior Citizen Services Division, at (516) 797-7916.
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Town proclaims Holocaust Remembrance Day
Front row (left to right): Rabbi Shmuel Shumeli of Plainview Synagogue, Cantor David Katz of Temple Or Elohim, Leehee Baruch of Plainview, Rabbi Jaimee Shalhevet of North Shore Synagogue, Rabbi Jason Fruithandler of Woodbury Jewish Center, Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Holocaust survivor Alfred Weinberg of Farmingdale, Rabbi Joel Levenson of Midway Jewish Center, Moji Pourmoradi, ex. director of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center; Jolanta Zamecka, ex. board member of the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center; United States Air Force Lieutenant Israel Weisfelner of Woodbury. Back row (left to right): Councilman Tom Hand, Councilwoman Michele Johnson, Councilman Louis Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca, Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. The Town of Oyster Bay proclaimed January 27, as ‘Holocaust Remembrance Day’ alongside Holocaust survivor, Alfred Weinberg, and many leaders from the Town of Oyster Bay’s Jewish community. The date marks the liberation of Auschwitz, one of the most infamous concentration camps of the Holocaust. Alfred Weinberg and his family
escaped Nazi Germany in 1939, fleeing to the Dominican Republic and eventually settling in New York, where he was granted U.S. citizenship. Alfred married his late wife Audrey and raised their two sons in Farmingdale, where they became active members of the community. “In many ways the Weinbergs stand here today and represent the many
souls who were tragically unable to escape the Holocaust. They lived for them by becoming beacons of light in their communities and sharing their stories of survival so that we will never forget,” said Supervisor Saladino. “It is our solemn prayer that we will continue to do everything in our power to make sure that nothing like the Holocaust ever happens again.”
For the remainder of the month of January, Town Hall will be illuminated in yellow for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. To engage in further education and awareness about the Holocaust, please visit the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, or visit their website at www.hmtcli.org.
Town: Avoid penalties, pay taxes by Feb. 12 The Town of Oyster Bay reminds residents that the first half of the 2024 General Tax Levy is due on January 1, but can be paid without penalty through February 12. “New York State Law 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,” Receiver Pravato explained. “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 12th and ensure you
aren’t paying more out of pocket than you need to.” The Tax Office is open in both Town Hall North, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, and Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to assist residents and accept payments with a check, cash or credit card*. There are also outdoor walkup windows. On February 9 and 12, 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. 117711539. 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. All mailed payments must have a United States Postal Service postmark dated on or before February 12. Residents can access 2024 General Tax information at www.oysterbaytown.com, where they may view cur-
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rent 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.” “When calling the Tax Office at 516-624-6400, or sending an email to receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov, residents 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.”
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Columbia was represented at the Multicultural Night. BY GARY SIMEONE It was a vast array of colors, sounds, foods and music from many different cultures at the East Broadway Elementary School in Levittown on Thursday, January 11. Over thirty families from different ethnic backgrounds attended the event, which was dubbed East Broadway ‘Multicultural Night.’ “It was an amazing turnout for our first ever Multicultural Night here at East Broadway,” said school principal Jordan Margolis. “This inclusive, joyful event was a yearlong collaboration between our PTA and our families in the district who represent many different cultures inside
of our school building.” At the event, which took place on the night of January 11 inside the school’s cafeteria, families set up tables and booths to display all the different aspects of their various cultures. Tables were set up representing countries like the Philippines, Croatia, Jamaica, Taiwan, Colombia and Brazil. The parents and students decked out their areas with colorful maps of their respective countries, local artifacts and a wide range of ethnic foods. Jen Ocampo, PTA co-president, said that sixteen different cultures representing multiple families attended the event.
Families were happy to represent their cultural heritages. “Each of the families who were involved created a presentation board that displayed a variety of facts about their respective countries,” said Ocampo. “It was a really positive atmosphere and we had a phenomenal turnout for the night.” Ocampo’s husband and daughter, who are of Philippine descent, attended the event and wowed passersby with their creative displays and interesting facts about their country. Many of the families who attended also took the time to create a musical playlist
of native songs to the delight of the crowd on-hand. Margolis said that one of the best features of the event was that each student was given a passport in order to travel to the different tables or countries. “They traveled from table to table, like they were flying to different countries and each time they received a stamp on their passport of the places they visited,” said Margolis. “It gave the whole thing a realistic edge, and made them feel like they traveling the entire world here in our cafeteria.”
First graders learn Hicksville’s pre-K lottery about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
deadline is Feb. 9
The Hicksville Public School District is offering a full day Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2024–2025 school year. To be eligible to participate, children must be 4 years of age prior to Dec. 1, 2024 with a birthdate between Dec. 2, 2019 and Dec. 1, 2020. Selection for this program is lottery-based and requires the completion of an application. Applications for the lottery will be available on Jan. 2, 2024 and must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Please complete only one application. Pre-K classes will run Monday through Friday and will follow the school district’s school calendar. There is no cost to participate in this program. Students must reside in the Hicksville school district to be eligible. Families are responsible for providing transportation for their child. The curriculum follows NYS Pre-Kindergarten
Standards and is taught by New York State Certified Teachers. Students will be selected for the program by a random lottery observed by the district’s auditing firm. Requests received after the deadline will not be accommodated. Please check the Hicksville Public School website for the lottery date. Seats are limited, and placement is not guaranteed. If you would like to enter your child in the Pre-Kindergarten lottery, please complete the online application no later than 3 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2024. To access the form, visit: https://www.hicksvillepublicschools.org/programs/pre-_kindergarten If you have additional questions, contact the Pre-Kindergarten Department at 516-733-2371 or email: preschool@ hicksvillepublicschools.org.
First graders at Dutch Lane Elementary School in Hicksville recently learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by reading about him in the most recent issue of Scholastic News followed by an activity focused on treating others with kindness.
Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools
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Cultures on display at East Broadway Elementary School
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Students are globe trotters in Gardiners Avenue gymnasium Students at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School in the Levittown Public School District saw the world from a different perspective on Jan. 11 as they experienced every corner of the globe presented in giant-sized fashion. Students were shocked and ecstatic to find a globe in the gymnasium that was big enough to almost reach the ceiling. Classes explored the inflatable structure, pointing out places they recognized and the type of terrain different
areas contain. They did not only orbit the outside, however – the planet was zipped open for students to step inside, getting a full view of the globe from its center. Students pointed out the places they have visited and learned interesting facts about faraway places. It was a memorable experience for all students as they envisioned the globe in its even larger real-life scale. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools
Classes at Gardiners Avenue Elementary School pointed out different territories on a giant globe brought to the school on Jan. 11.
Everyone was ecstatic to see the giant globe inflated in the school gymnasium.
Students had an unforgettable experience seeing the view from inside the globe.
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