Syosset Advance (7/21/23)

Cruise-through Toy Drive benefits children in need

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Senator Rhoads was joined by Supervisor Saladino, Councilman Labriola, Legislator Walker, United States Marines, Nassau County Chairman of Toys for Tots Major Chuck Kilbride, Joe LaPadula, Jon Holzer, King Singh (the founder of King Fights Cancer Foundation), Seth Breland (representing Assemblyman Blumencranz), as well as Boy Scout Troop 291 from Hicksville.

On Saturday, July 15, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads hosted his Inaugural CruiseThrough Christmas in July Toy Drive at the Hicksville Train Station to benefit local children in need. New York State Senator Steve Rhoads teamed up with Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, the Oyster Bay Town Board, Legislator Rose Walker, and Assemblyman

Jake Blumencranz in hopes of spreading holiday cheer all

throughout the year by collecting toys for the USMC Toys for Tots and King Fights Cancer. Toys for Tots is an organization that specializes in providing less fortunate children with books and toys, and King Fights Cancer is a volunteer based non-profit organization that specializes in supporting families that have a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Community members were able to give back to those in need in a

simple and easy way by driving up, dropping off their toy donations, and driving away. Martino Auto Concepts from Glen Gove brought a colorful Ferrari for the community to enjoy and Boy Scout Troop 291 from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church as well as United States Marines were on hand to help collect the toys. Hundreds of toys were collected and will be donated to children at Cohen’s Children

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BY RIKKI MASSAND

At the Board of Education meeting held on Thursday, July 6, members of the Syosset Central School District community held a public hearing on the adoption of the District Wide Schools Safety Plan.

Safety Plans were established to provide for the health, safety and security of parents and staff and receive input from the entire school district community. The major change for the coming school year (2023-2024) is that Syosset CSD will have social workers employed at each of the seven elementary schools, with at least one stationed at all 10 of the district’s school buildings.

The District Wide Schools Safety Plan is currently posted on the

district’s website, www.SyossetSchools.org, for a period of 30 days and is available for public comments.

The board and audience heard updates on the Schools Safety Plan from Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Ed Escobar. He noted that school districts are required to review their schools safety plan annually, and make them available for public comments.

“Schools Safety Plans address prevention, response and recovery with respect to potential emergencies that may occur in the school district. With support from the board of education we will begin the 2023-2024 school year with full time social workers present in

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Town to install electric vehicle charging stations

BY RIKKI MASSAND

A public hearing on a proposed law that will amend the Town of Oyster Bay’s Traffic Code to promote publicly accessible electric vehicle charging was a highlight of the Oyster Bay Town Board meeting held on Tuesday July 18.

Because the Town of Oyster Bay was awarded a grant of $500,000 from New York State to be used for the installation of EV charging

stations, regulations for the sites needed to be created by the town, which included a public hearing.

The proposed local law will amend the Town of Oyster Bay Traffic Code, with regard to electric vehicles’ infrastructure.

Officially-designated parking spaces will be equipped with EV charging stations at Town properties, lots and infrastructure.

The local law also sets forth the

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Upcoming Events at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, July 21

10:30 a.m.: Jump for Joy (Ages 18 Months to 5 Years) - Join us for a lively program of music and group activities for you and your child.

2:00 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Great Performers with Marc Courtade: Harry Belafonte: Barrier Breaker - Harry Belafonte was a singer, actor and activist. He became a successful musician during the 1950s and a dynamic force in the civil rights movement. He studied acting with the American Negro Theatre, performed music in clubs and on recordings. He was the first man of color to perform and win a Tony Award on Broadway. Harry went on to win an Emmy Award in 1960. He became an active participant in the civil rights movement. His recordings earned him two Grammy Awards, their Lifetime Achievement Award and he received the Oscars’ Jean Hershel Humanitarian Award in 2015. This talk will celebrate his enormous contributions to entertainment, civil rights and humanity.

3:00 p.m.: Teens: Books & BurritosRelax and enjoy a Chipotle burrito while we share what we’ve been reading so far this summer. We will also take a look at the newest books in the JPL Teen collection. Maybe you'll find your next great summer read!

Tuesday, July 25

2:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: News

Currents with Elinor Haber - Join Elinor to participate in an informal exchange about topics of the day -- the international, national and local scene. We’ll focus on trends that affect us now and in the future. Bring your thoughts, issues and a friend to join in the discussion.

5:30 p.m.: Teen Tank: A Shark Tank

Themed Business Program for TeensAre you ready to launch your own startup or product? In this workshop, our business instructors will show you how to pitch an idea in front of investors... just like they do

This Week at the Syosset Public Library

in Shark Tank! Teens will work individually or in teams with other aspiring student entrepreneurs to brainstorm a business idea and create a pitch for it.

This is a great opportunity to learn some important foundational skills in starting a business!

Armed with their business plans, teens will make their pitches to a group of judges asking for “investments” in their budding businesses.

This workshop requires 2 Sessions: The first session will teach the teens about business and how to pitch their business. The second session will be a “Pitch Day” where the teens will present their business to a group of judges.

Wednesday, July 26

7:00 p.m.: IN-PERSON: Downsizing Your Home with Anna Beigelman, Your Lifetime Realtor/Exit Premier RealtyDownsizing is trending on Long Island. You may be a retiree, an empty nester or a baby boomer and it may come to a point where your current home is no longer right for your needs. Join Anna when she explains why you should or shouldn’t downsize, your options on when and where to go and much more. Bring your questions!

Anna Beigelman has been representing residential sellers, purchasers, and investors on Long Island, NY since 2001. She listens, advises and comes up with solutions to complicated and sometimes difficult challenges — this is what she loves to do.

Thursday, July 27

1:00 p.m.: Teens: BBQ Chicken Pizza Lunch with Chef Rob Scott - Get ready to delight your taste buds! You will be making your very own BBQ chicken pizza for lunch with Chef Rob Scott. All you need to bring is your appetite!

7:00 p.m.: K’nex Workshop (Grades 2–4) - Kids will build something then compete with each other after learning basic engineering concepts.

Friday, July 21, at 12:00 p.m.

Josh Winning! Lunch Break with the Author (VIRTUAL)

Grab your lunch and zoom in to “meet” Josh Winning, author of “Burn the Negative. No registration needed. For Zoom link, go to syossetlibrary.org.

Friday, July 21, at 4:00 p.m.

Barely Acoustic in Concert (IN PERSON)

Enjoy the dynamic team of Gina Marie Bilardi and Thomas Mezzapella, who are known for their rich vocals and style. Barely Acoustics will be entertaining you with songs ranging from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. They will play powerhouse artists such as Elvis Presley, Etta James, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Billy Joel and more! No registration needed

Tuesday, July 25, at 2:00 p.m.

Afternoon Book Discussion (IN PERSON)

Join Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers’ Services Librarian for a book discussion of “The Latecomer” by Jean Hanff Korelitz. No registration needed.

Thursday, July 27, at 12:00 p.m.

#AskALibrarian (ON TWITTER)

Join librarians from Syosset Library and around the world on Twitter for #AskALibrarian to receive reading suggestions based on your requests. Must have a Twitter account to participate. Read a great book? Need a read-alike? Looking for your next book club choice? Use #AskALibrarian in your tweet.

Thursday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m.

Katharine Hepburn (IN PERSON)

Presenter: Marc Courtade, retired arts director

Katharine Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years. She came from a well-off family in Connecticut that was involved with social causes like women’s suffrage and birth control. Educated at Bryn Mawr, Hepburn began her acting career on Broadway. Then went from new star to box office poison during the 1930s. She returned to Broadway for “The Philadelphia Story” and had a successful return back to Hollywood. She is the only person to win four competitive acting Oscars. No registration needed.

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Assault arrest in Levittown

A Levittown man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer during an arrest for allegedly shoplifting from Home Depot.

According to Nassau County Police, officers responded to the Home Depot located on Hempstead Turnpike for a larceny in progress on Friday, July 14, at 9:45 a.m. Police say that the suspect had already left the store, but they were able to locate his vehicle. According to police, when they stopped the driver, Emilio Colato, they observed the stolen

TOBAY Beach named best on Long Island

TOBAY Beach has been named the best beach on Long Island. TOBAY received the most votes from Long Islanders to achieve first place in Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s “Best of LI” contest.

“The votes are in, and our beautiful TOBAY Beach has won Best of Long Island's Award for Best Beach on

Once the backdrop for a Marilyn Monroe photoshoot, residents may choose to either enjoy the soothing sounds of the waves on the Atlantic Ocean beachside or bask in the calmer waters of the Great South Bay on the north side. This location features two restaurants with waterfront dining and entertainment options as well as several concessions for your refreshment. TOBAY Beach features a state-of-the-art spray park with splash and play water features to keep the children happy during the hot summer days. For boating enthusiasts, a 150+ slip seasonal transient marina offers a family-friendly environment complete with playgrounds, picnic tables, bathrooms, and concession stand.

For more information about Town of Oyster beaches, call the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Parks — Beaches Division at (516) 797-4110 or email beaches@oysterbay-ny.gov. Beaches are open to Town of Oyster Bay residents (and their guests) ONLY for the 2023 season.

Syosset Library displays Artist of the Month

Sam Grgas is an artist and musician who lives in Syosset. He says that upon retiring, with time on his hands, he found more joy in creation than ever before. According to Mr. Grgas, “No matter how the painting turns out, the relaxation one feels while painting is the true value. It's a beautiful way to spend your time.” Much of Mr. Grgas’ work is inspired by nature, especially trees. “Trees have always had a lot of meaning for me,” he says. “Their roots

are deep, just as ours are, and they continue to grow as we do.” A selection of Mr. Grgas’ works in a variety of media are on view in the Syosset Library Gallery through July.

Syosset Library is located at 225 South Oyster Bay Road in Syosset. For more information about programs, services, and hours, call 516-921-7161, or visit the library or the website at www. syossetlibrary.org.

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Details from work by Sam Grgas, on view in the Syosset Library Gallery through July.

Levittown organization receives grant from social media influencer

Syosset School Board special meeting

The Syosset Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. in South Woods Middle School to discuss district facilities.

The meeting is open to the public, and may also be observed via livestream from the district’s website, www. syossetschools.org

Register now for fall art classes

Registration for the Town of Oyster Bay’s Fall 2023 Cultural Enrichment Programs will be held online beginning Wednesday, August 2. Both residents and non-residents must register for classes including Watercolor Painting, Oil Painting, Figure Drawing, Drawing Fundamentals, Painting with Acrylics, Chunky Hand Knit Blanket, Decorative Hand Knit Pumpkin, and Coffee & Canvas online at www.oysterbaytown. com/portal.

Evangelina Petrakis recently presented a donation to MOMMAS House, a Levittown-based nonprofit organization.

BY GARY SIMEONE

Evangelina Petrakis, a 19-year-old business owner and social media influencer, recently gave an extremely generous donation to a Levittown based nonprofit organization. The young entrepreneur and CEO of EP Jewels, an online jewelry company, gave a $10,000 check to MOMMAS House, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young single mothers and their babies.

Pat Shea, director of MOMMAS House, said she was surprised and extremely grateful when she learned of the donation.

“It was such a nice surprise to see this successful young lady give back to her community in such generous fashion,” said Shea. “She had a popup sale for her jewelry business this past Saturday, and went out of her way to come down and donate a check to our organization.”

Shea started MOMMAS House in the late 1980s to help young women aged 18–24 with the trials and tribulations of single motherhood.

“I had started when I was living in Massapequa by temporarily providing shelter for an eighteen year old woman who was pregnant and living in foster

care at the time,” said Shea. “The girl ended up leaving one day without her baby and never returned. I knew then that I had a mission to help young single mothers in need who we’re living with difficult circumstances.”

Since that time, MOMMAS House has expanded their services and now has houses in the towns of Hempstead, Glen Cove and Massapequa.

The houses can hold up to five families, which includes single mothers and their babies for up to two years at a time.

Petrakis, who started her brandname EP JEWELS when she was just seventeen, said that giving back to foundations like MOMMAS House is very rewarding.

“The fact that my hard work and donation at such a young age can make a difference for the young moms and their babies at MOMMAS House warms my heart,” said Petrakis. “I have also been blessed with this social media plat form and I feel a duty to do more, so I want to continue to align myself and my efforts towards foundations like Momma’s House that empower people, giving them the tools to help better themselves.”

“Whether you are an emerging artist looking to develop your skills or a resident looking for a new hobby, these classes offer a wonderful opportunity to broaden your horizons,” said Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh. “To streamline registration and increase convenience and accessibility for residents, we’ve opened registration online for this program.”

Classes will begin the week of September 11, 2023 and include:

Watercolor Painting

Mondays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Syosset-Woodbury Community Center

Oil Painting

Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Syosset-Woodbury Community Center

Figure Drawing

Tuesdays from 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Syosset-Woodbury Community Center

Drawing Fundamentals

Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Syosset-Woodbury Community Center

Painting with Acrylics

Fridays from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Syosset-Woodbury Community Center

Chunky Hand Knit Blanket

Thursday, September 28, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. North Massapequa Community Center

Decorative Hand Knit Pumpkin

Wednesday, October 4, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. North Massapequa Community Center

Coffee & Canvas

Friday, September 29, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Marjorie Post Park Community Center

Resident registration begins on Wednesday, August 2, at 10 a.m., while non-resident registration begins on Wednesday, August 23, at 10 a.m. To register, visit www.oysterbaytown. com/portal, create an account, select the Cultural Enrichment link on the homepage, choose the class(es) you’d like to register for by checking the box, and then select Add to Cart. Please note the fees vary for residents and non-residents. You will next be prompted to select the eligible members on your account; check off all family members that you wish to enroll in the class, and then press continue. Once you’ve proceeded to checkout and submitted your credit card information, a receipt will be linked on the confirmation screen and will also be emailed to you, along with a copy of the supply list for the class, if applicable.

For assistance registering, or for more information, please call the Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) at (516) 797-7925.

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Hicksville’s new school board members take their seats

25 POB educators receive tenure in June

Hicksville Board of Trustees for 2023-2024.

Hicksville Public School District’s annual board of education reorganization meeting took place on July 12 in preparation for the 2023–2024 school year.

The meeting began with newly appointed Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton taking his oath of office, pledging to fulfill his duty in serving

Twenty-five Plainview-Old Bethpage teachers and administrative staff members received their tenure in June.

the district.

At the meeting, the board elected Annette Beiner as board president and Sunita Manjrekar as board vice president.

Additionally, Board Secretary Linda Imbriale was also sworn in for the upcoming school year.

Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Twenty-five Plainview-Old Bethpage teachers and administrative staff members received tenure on June 5, 2023. Tenure marks a major milestone in an educator’s career and is recognition of years of hard work and dedication to students.

“Many of these staff members had a uniquely challenging tenure period, marked by the onset of the pandemic. Despite the hardships, they adapted and demonstrated initiative in providing the best education possible for our students,” said Plainview-Old Bethpage Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara. “This recognition is well deserved, and we wish them the best of luck in their careers in our District.”

Among the administrators who recommended the staff members for tenure, many noted their ingenuity and passion for their roles, and celebrated their devotion to education. Those receiving tenure were:

Tina Basilice, Mersina Berini, Stacy Chin, Joan Deignan, Dolores Espinosa, Jennifer Giustiniani, Matthew Gomm, Stephanie Hance, Emma Harrington, Kurt Hetzer, Daniel Jarmon, Ashley Lefevre, Dana Mancari, Gina McGarry, Tracy Mulligan, Rachel Newman, Sandra Parmentier, Heather Rause, Leonardo Rivera, Catherine Salamone, Lindsay Salvagione, Kristin Seidel, Matina Stergiopoulos, Ashley Tuffy, and Patricia Yale.

Art League plans historical lecture

The Suburban Art League with the Oyster Bay Historical Society will host an Historical Lecture on Oyster Bay, July 27, at 6 p.m. at the Oyster Bay Historical Society, 20 Summit St, Oyster Bay.

The lecture is being presented by Executive Director Denice EvansSheppard. $15 entry fee waived for artists with work in the art exhibit and sale (on display through 9/30).

Top row (left to right): Trustee Irene Carlomusto, Trustee Phil Heckler and Trustee Danielle Fotopoulos.

Bottom row (left to right): Secretary Linda Imbriale, President Annette Beiner and Vice President Sunita Manjrekar.

At the July 12 Hicksville Board of Education reorganization meeting, newly appointed Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ted Fulton took his oath of office, pledging to fulfill his duty in serving the district.

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Water District honors poster contest winners

The Hicksville Water District (HWD) recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate the 24 winners of the District’s 2023 Water Conservation Poster Contest. An annual tradition in the District, the poster contest is held for Hicksville’s elementary school students, with more than 250 students submitting posters this year. This contest allows students to learn about the importance of water conservation, as well as the necessity of protecting our sole-source aquifer. Water is our most precious natural resource, and this contest allows students to express their own creativity as well as inspiring them to begin conserving water ahead of the very usage-heavy summer irrigation season.

“We look forward to our Water Conservation Poster Contest every year, as we always enjoy seeing our community’s students cultivate an appreciation for the importance of conserving our drinking water,” said HWD Chairman William Schuckmann. “With more than 250 posters submitted to us this year, the enthusiasm of our youth has never been on fuller display. With such strong interest in the protection of water source expressed by these students, we are sure that our water will be in good hands as the future unfolds.”

The winners of the 2023 poster contest are as follows:

Grade 2

• Madison Vuong- Fork Lane Elementary

• Rihanna Jassi- Fork Lane Elementary

• Ethan Contreras- Fork Lane Elementary

• Huda Bilal- Fork Lane Elementary

• Aryahi Mukherjee- Fork Lane Elementary

• Liam Cocuy- Fork Lane Elementary

Grade 3

• Haileigh Craft- Fork Lane

Elementary

• Royce Zuniga- Fork Lane

Elementary

• Shlok Patel- Woodland Elementary

• Presley Wagner- East Street

Elementary

• Malia Samuel- East Street

Elementary

• Rukiyah Barakzai- East Street Elementary

Grade 4

• Ashwin Kafle- East Street Elementary

• Kara Baroni- East Street Elementary

• Abigail Sand- East Street Elementary

• Ryan Gonzales- East Street Elementary

• Iman Mashriqi- East Street Elementary

• Kabir Singh Takhtar- Fork Lane Elementary

Grade 5

• Gianna Rivera Romero- Lee Avenue Elementary

• Elina Lew- Woodland Elementary

• Keren Praveen- Fork Lane

Elementary

• Sadie Wagner- East Street

Elementary

• Kimberly Garay OchoaWoodland Elementary

• Carla Fernandez- Old Country Road Elementary

The winners are determined after deliberation from the Board of Commissioners on creativity, design and overall message of water conservation. The 2023 Poster Contest winning posters can be viewed on the Hicksville Water District’s website at www.hicksvillewater.org/hicksville-water-district-holds-awards-ceremony-for2023-poster-contest-winners/.

Town, art experience partner to help the hungry

The Town of Oyster Bay has announced a partnership with Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Samanea New York (located at 1500 Old Country Road, Westbury) to help Long Island Cares combat food insecurity during the summer now through August 6. Residents who purchase a ticket and donate at least two non-perishable food items will receive one complimentary admission per ticket holder to the immersive event as a thank-you for their contribution toward ending hunger. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, features more than 300 of Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic artworks and takes

the art lover into a three-dimensional world.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “The Town of Oyster Bay is proud to partner with Long Island Cares throughout the year, and we thank Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience for their good corporate citizenship and willingness to give back to Long Island. Residents can enjoy the iconic artwork of Vincent Van Gogh while displaying generosity and helping children who may not have access to school meals during the summer break.”

“We’re very excited to partner with ‘Beyond Van Gogh’ and the Town of Oyster Bay to raise awareness of food

insecurity on Long Island, which impacts 221,000 people, including 65,000 children,” said Paule Pachter, president & CEO of Long Island Cares, Inc. - The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. “When a family donates food and experiences the sights and sounds of this incredible Van Gogh experience, they will come away feeling very good that they were able to help their neighbors in need.”

“Long Island has warmly welcomed Beyond Van Gogh its their community since we opened in March, and we are proud to team up with Long Island Cares and the Town of Oyster Bay to give back,” said Justin Paquin, president, Paquin Exhibitions & Theatrical, Division Of

Paquin Entertainment Group. “Beautiful art can change how we see the world, and through our partnership with Long Island Cares, hopefully, we can help make sure fewer children go hungry this summer.”

To donate to Long Island Cares, ensure that all nonperishable items are unexpired and unopened. Acceptable donations include canned soups, tuna, vegetables, fruit, pasta packages, crackers, juice boxes, bottled water, juice bottles, cereals, and granola bars. A minimum donation of two nonperishable items is required to qualify for the promotion. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.vangoghlongisland.com.

Hicksville Water District Chairman William Schuckmann (back, third from right), Commissioners Nicholas Brigandi and Karl Schweitzer, as well as HWD Clerk Jennifer Sbrocco (back, far left), Superintendent Paul Granger and Treasurer Vincent Abbatiello honored the winners of the 2023 Water Conservation Poster Contest during the awards ceremony.

Syosset BOE holds hearing on new district safety plan

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each of our seven elementary schools. Social workers will be able to provide the necessary training to support our schools in strategies and programs,” Escobar said.

Syosset Board of Education President Carol Cheng reiterated her comments from the June meeting on the proposal: “It’s such a great thing to see that every school in our district will have a social worker. This will be a tremendous asset for our students and will enhance our social emotional learning program. Thank you to Dr. Patricia Rufo and the staff for helping build that into our schools budget,” she said.

Syosset’s District Wide Schools Safety committee met in May to review the plan, which was updated to include strategies to improve procedures for reunification in case of an emergency.

“To improve upon reunification planning we held a tabletop exercise at Harry B. Thompson Middle School with staff from Buildings & Grounds along with the officers in our schools’ security staff. Additionally our Central Office administrative team including Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Rogers and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Theresa Curry met the new commander of Nassau County’s 2nd Precinct. We all met at Syosset High School, along with Principal Durante, and gave the new commander a tour of SHS,” Escobar said.

He told the board that the school district’s dialogues with the 2nd precinct have been invaluable “as we continue to improve our security measures.”

Assistant Superintendent Escobar shared that another of the goals has been training of students and staff on Conflict Resolution strategies and Peer

Mediation programs.

During the hearing Woodbury resident Parisa Osmanovic told the board she has children ages 9, 6, 5 and 1 and the family moved to Syosset CSD because of the community’s commitment to multiculturalism and diversity. She thanked the school board for allowing the public to ask questions about the policy but said there is a concern for the safety of schoolchildren. She stated that an extracurricular sports event held by the Syosset Basketball League was in violation of fire safety code and “organizational negligence” with parents and coaches “publicly cursing at children.”

Osmanovic claimed that children were bleeding and crying with no stoppage of the event by referees, coaches, parents or organizers. She was concerned about bullying occurring during extracurricular, independent activity which is not affiliated with Syosset

Schools.

The specific concern Osmanovic raised was that Syosset CSD does not require event organizers, coaches or administrators to undergo a background check or a very strict permitting process prior to the school district venues being rented and/or utilized.

The issue was further portrayed as a “lack of accountability” that results in bullying, without there being policies in place to ensure (the organizations) adhere to the Syosset district standards while operating in the schools’ facilities.

Osmanovic urged the Syosset Board of Education to revisit the district’s policy for facilities’ use, rental and permitting of events by extracurricular organizations, “to ensure the safety of our children.”

There was no response given by the board or administration to her concerns during the hearing.

Cruise-through Toy Drive benefits children in need

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Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, NYU Langone, Mercy Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and other local organizations helping children in need.

Senator Rhoads said, “Our Toy Drive proves that the joy of giving is truly the greatest gift of all. Since toys are needed not only around the holiday time, but all year long I was happy to collaborate with my colleagues in government to help harness our community’s holiday generosity and cheer

to make a positive impact in lives of countless children and families going through tough times. It was incredible to see the kindness of the community in action and I am so thankful to everyone who donated to these two wonderful organizations dedicated to spreading joy and happiness, and putting smiles on children’s faces.”

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Saladino said, “The holiday spirit of kindness and generosity came alive during Senator Rhoads’s ’Christmas in July’ Cruise Thru Toy Drive. We are so grateful to all of the residents who opened their hearts and wal-

lets to support children in need through amazing organizations like USMC Toys for Tots and King Fights Cancer. By making a donation, you’ve directly put a smile on the face of a child in need.”

Legislator Rose Walker said, “I was happy to join with NYS Senator Steve Rhodes, NYS Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Saladino, and the TOB Town Board to sponsor a Christmas in July Toy Drive. Thanks to the generosity of so many residents, we collected many toys to be given to the USMC Toys for Tots and King Fights Cancer. These toys

will brighten the faces of many young children in need and those in hospitals.”

Assemblyman Blumencranz said, “I was more than thrilled with the turnout at The Christmas in July Toy Drive. I want to thank Senator Rhoads and the incredible co-sponsors, including the organization King Fights Cancer and the dedicated team at USMC Toys for Tots for making it all possible. The community’s support and commitment made this event truly special, creating cherished memories and spreading joy to those who needed it most.”

Town to install electric vehicle charging stations

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regulations and fees associated with charging vehicles at the charging stations.

Deputy Town Attorney Anthony Curcio provided an overview of the local law as the hearing began. Curcio noted the half-a-million dollar grant from the state, and said public charging stations will be installed at locations including Syosset Woodbury Community Park, Theodore Roosevelt Park, John J. Burns Park and at the Oyster Bay Western Waterfront near Roosevelt Beach.

“The proposed amendments to the Traffic Code are needed to address the increased number of electric vehicles being used by Town residents. As the technology improves and the costs of developing technology gets better and cheaper, electric vehicles will become

increasingly prevalent within the Town. As such the Town is looking to stay ahead of the curve and amend our code accordingly,” Curcio explained.

Curcio said that Town facilities, parks and other locations require EV charging infrastructure “to meet the environmental initiatives of the Town and of New York State which are taking place.”

Town Councilman Steve Labriola explained that the new local law and EV planning enables Oyster Bay to move quickly as the infrastructure to accommodate more EV and plug-in vehicles is developed and installed.

“The $500,000 that we received represents the largest New York State grant to install and build these charging stations and you will start to see them in various areas throughout the Town.”

Labriola added that the local law enables the Town departments to work

quickly, without having each location come back before the Town Board to change the various parking restrictions at all the various places. He commented that the amendments in the local law “provide a blanket way to operate and to do work (installations) very quickly.”

The hearing also offered an opportunity for Town Supervisor Saladino to reflect on the environmentally-conscious initiatives the Town and its administration have worked on in the past few years.

Saladino stated that TOBAY is “an environmentally-forward Town” and he thanked all his colleagues on the Town Board, the Town staff and officials across departments for “all the wondrous activities and policies we have embraced.”

“We do so much from an environmentally-conscious standpoint – from initiatives in the ecosystem to LED

lighting upgrades and using solar energy. We’ve worked to organize millions of seed clams and oysters into our Oyster Bay and on the South Shore; we redirected runoff to protect our waterways. We are all very proud that we have been protecting our environment not only for today, but for your future and your grandchildren’s future here in the Town,” the Town Supervisor explained.

Supervisor Saladino said the proposed amendments to the Town Traffic Code regulating the EV charging and infrastructure continues the Town’s path forward with steady and environmentally-conscious planning.

The Town will allow public comment on the proposal for a 20-day period. Residents can call Town Clerk Richard LaMarca’s office at 516-624-6333, or email rlamarca@oysterbay-ny.gov or visit OysterBayTown.com for details.

Resident asks town for change, gets immediate action

BY RIKKI MASSAND

Following a request made at the Oyster Bay Town Board meeting on Tuesday, July 18, the (free) permit stickers for residents’ parking at beaches and adjacent town facilities will no longer carry the word “SENIOR” in print to indicate that a person/driver is age 60 or older. A resident’s concerns aired before the Town Board alluded to dangers of a senior becoming a target if a person intending to steal, attack or do any other harm were to read “SENIOR” on the Town sticker attached to their car.

The Board and Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino welcomed East Norwich resident Michele Drexler to the podium during the public comment period of Tuesday’s meeting. She detailed the process of obtaining her free beach parking permit sticker and that the prior Town practice of having the sticker for senior citizens be a different color

was abandoned, with the word “senior ‘’ now all too prominent on her car.

Drexler said she loves her beaches and she is a frequent attendee during summer months, so the permit sticker on her car is important.

“The Town’s beach stickers, although it’s a lovely gesture to give residents 60 and older free beach parking stickers – originally they came as a different color than paid stickers but now it says “senior.” I feel this makes for a target if I am going to the grocery store at night and I come out alone, and it states “senior” on my car. Another issue is if I am going to be the only one home and on the driveway my car states “senior” – recently a person wearing a black baseball hat and hoodie went around to try and open all the cars’ doors on my street, and they came to my driveway and to my car and my son’s car. That sticker will be alerting them that I’m a senior and not a 20-year-old that can fight someone off,” Drexler explained.

Town Supervisor Saladino immediately stated that her request was reasonable and a valid point on the information conveyed by placing the word “senior” on a car. He noted that every year the Town of Oyster Bay redoes its permit stickers. He assured Drexler he will be speaking with TOBAY Parks Department Commissioner Joseph Pinto immediately to change the sticker and considering going back to a system which will not print the word “senior” or indicate that permit differently, “or some other way that does not provide more information than we need to.”

Drexler did not even have to wait until she sat down for a remedy to arise.

Checking his messages, Supervisor Saladino explained, “I just received communication from our Parks Commissioner (Pinto) that the Department staff has initiated their process of cutting the word “senior’ off all residents’ stickers before handing them out. They have heard about this concern within a

week and will be taking the portion off the sticker.”

He then commended Drexler on her approach to the Town Board at their meeting and her professionalism in making a suggestion that could result in a solution by the Town.

“This is what representative government is all about. People can come up, talk with us about the needs and concerns and we’ll find solutions. That’s what the Town of Oyster Bay is known for, and we greatly appreciate the point you have made. I am told we are already beginning to cut the word off the stickers so we have been addressing it. We are solving this problem, and we will not put the word on the sticker in the future,” Saladino said. He thanked Drexler for her time in addressing the Town Board.

Drexler commended the Town Board and said she appreciates all the work they do.

POB Flag Football team wins state championship

The Plainview Old-Bethpage flag football team captured the state championship this year after an undefeated season.

On June 10, the Plainview-Old Bethpage flag football team defeated Warwick High School, 27-7, to win the New York State Regional Championship. The Hawks had an amazing undefeated 18-0 season, and the win marks the first regional championship triumph by a POB team since 2003.

Sophomore All-County quarterback

Jennifer Canarutto led the Hawks in the championship game. On that day, she completed 8 of 12 passes for 120 yards and 3 touchdowns. She also rushed for a game high of 68 yards. Rachel Ganz, sophomore wide receiver and defensive back, added 4 receptions for 69 yards and 2 touchdowns. Senior linebacker and wide receiver

Ashley Cassano was a dominant force on defense, tallying 10 flag pulls and 1 interception. Cassano also completed 3 passes for 49 yards and one touchdown. Throughout the season, the Hawks were the dominant team on Long Island, scoring 447 points while only giving up 52. In addition to Canarutto, sophomores Lara Glasser, Emma

Heaney, Rachel Ganz and senior Ashley Cassano were selected for the All-County team. Sophomore Julia Kesselman earned All-Conference honors, and Coach Alec Abramowitz was named Nassau County Conference 1 Coach of the Year.

Sophomore wide receiver/defensive back Rachel Ganz (pictured) added four receptions for 69 yards and two touchdowns.

Sophomore All-County quarterback Jennifer Canarutto (pictured) led the Hawks in the championship game.

Sophomore wide receiver/defensive back Rachel Ganz (pictured) added four receptions for 69 yards and two touchdowns.

July 21, 2023

Pioneering Spirit Continues to Inspire Visitors to Banff, Canada

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

The spirits of the founders, pioneers and entrepreneurs are everywhere in Banff, which, for a small town within an immense national park (Canada’s most visited) continue to inspire the 4.5 million who come each year with their rich heritage and cultural legacy.

We find their presence ever-present – at the Mount Royal Hotel, one of the oldest in Banff; at the Cave & Basin historic site (the hot springs that started it all); at the Whyte Museum and the Moore House; atop the Banff Gondola; in the old Trading Post (which I remember visiting decades ago), the OpenTop Sightseeing tour in custom-designed vintage automobile, and most spectacularly, the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum.

I love that all around the Sky Bistro on the summit of Sulphur Mountain are poster-sized photos of Banff’s pioneers and founders, many who are already familiar from our Open-Top tour, the Whyte Museum, and the historic markers about town: There are the Brewster brothers, Norman Luxton, and the colorful park warden, Bill Peyto, who toted a live lynx into a bar. There are the indomitable, liberated women like Pearl Brewster, who manifested the frontier, mountaineering spirit; Caroline Hinman, who came from New Jersey to organize Off the Beaten Track pack trips; and Lizzie Rummel, who, born to a German aristocratic family, came to the Rockies in 1914 and ran back country lodges.

Cave and Basin

The visit to Cave and Basin is

Banff, Canada’s first municipality set within a national park, has lured pioneers, adventurers, entrepreneurs and free spirits © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

like going back to the origin story for Banff – it is the very reason Banff developed and why Canada’s first national park was established here, though this area had been a special place for First Nations peoples for 10,000 years.

“... like some fantastic dream from a tale of the Arabian Nights,” is how William McCardell described the mist-filled cave on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain when he, his brother Tom, and their partner Frank McCabe, three railway workers who stayed behind, first spotted the venting steam in the fall of 1883.

They immediately saw the profit potential, fenced it off, built a small log cabin at the entrance (they called it “the hotel”) and put in a claim for a land grant. But the Canadian government, in financial straits from building the transcontinental railroad, also saw the potential. The government paid them $900 and, in 1885,

GOING

set aside 10 square miles around the thermal springs. In 1887, Prime Minister John A. McDonald declared the land protected for all Canadians and named George Stewart, park superintendent.

Canadian Pacific Railroad’s visionary executive director, William Cornelius Van Horne, opened the Banff Springs Hotel in 1888 with 250 rooms, and invited writers and artists to come to promote the destination.

At the Cave and Basin, people paid 5c to enjoy bathing in the thermal pools, one sex at a time – ladies in the cave when men were in the basin, and visa versa.

A 30-minute guided tour takes us into the cave (surprisingly small) and the basin and tour the 1914 Bathing Pavilion.

Our guide, Ranger Amar Athwal, tells us that 500 generations of indigenous people gathered here at the hot

NEAR AND FAR

springs before the first Europeans ever arrived; one of the oldest artifacts found in the area is a bison skull from 8500 years ago, bearing wounds inflicted by humans.

The natural springs, mysteriously hot even in winter and supporting plants and life that did not exist anywhere else, were regarded as a spiritual place of healing, and where different tribes gathered to hold ceremonies in peace here. (When the park was created, the native communities were pushed out.)

The natural springs are a unique ecosystem, Athwal tells us. The water flows year-round despite the fact that temps can go as low as minus 41 degrees in winter in Banff. Here, the water stays 92-100 F so plants grow here, animals like the garter snake live here, and the Basin harbors a tiny snail that is unique to these Banff thermal springs (which we get to see).

There is also a memorial Internment exhibit which opened in 2013, dedicated to the Germans, Austrians, Hungarians and Ukrainians, who were interred here during World War I.

You can also stroll the thermal water boardwalks (the best bird watching in Banff National Park) and hike trails around the Cave and Basin.

Whyte Museum

The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is a historical museum, art gallery, and archives that celebrates the lively history, heritage and people of the Rocky Mountains.

The museum was founded in 1968 by Peter and Catherine Whyte who were artists and philanthropists.

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Peter Whyte’s father, Dave, came out with the railroad and started a grocery store. Peter grew up here and built a compound with their home and other cabins.

The Whyte Museum offers four galleries, including a heritage Gallery. It is a marvelous display, where we see an actual open-top vehicle the Brewsters designed, fantastic photos (including them driving the King and Queen of England in 1939), so that you feel you are literally walking through history.

But my favorite part of visiting the Whyte Museum is the visit to the Moore House, which is on the museum’s property.

The cottage belonged to Pearl Brewster Moore, who was Jim and Tom Brewster’s sister (born 1889, she was the only girl among seven children). The cottage dates from 1907 when she married Philip Moore, a Princeton graduate from New Jersey who came to Banff as a guide, and contains the couple’s own furnishings, so is a window into their lives and the times – their sheet music on the piano, their books, a stunning Chippendale dining set from Philip’s New Jersey family.

“She had 6 brothers – that shaped who she was: a horsewoman, she hunted, played hockey,” our guide tells us. “Pearl led trail rides. Her parents sent her to two finishing schools – she was sent home from both. When Pearl passed away in 1973, the obituary called her ‘one of the best horsewomen,’ and she was remembered for her forthright opinions she was not afraid to express.”

You get to see the Moores’ many indigenous artifacts. The couple had close ties with the Stoney Nakota and

were made honorary members of the tribe. Pearl regularly judged their beadwork competitions. And I note a book on Indian sign language in the book case (Philip majored in history and English at Princeton).

The Moores had one child, Edmee, born 1908, who sadly pre-deceased Pearl. Her husband, Philip died in 1971. That same year, Pearl bequeathed the house and contents to the Whyte Museum and had it moved from its original location on Fox Street to the Whyte Museum grounds where she lived until her death just two years later, in 1973.

The Whyte Museum also houses important archives including the Alpine Club of Canada’s archive, Banff National Park history, Crag & Canyon newspapers going back to 1900 (www. whyte.org).

We pick up sandwiches from the café at the Elk & Avenue hotel, and set out to picnic at Lake Minnewanka (the name means “Spirit Water”). There is still snow and the lake is still frozen enough for us to walk on (someone has started to build an igloo and another couple is posing for wedding photos). It is a delightful place that is especially popular in summer – hiking trails, boating and scenic cruises from the marina (also operated by Pursuit Collection which has the snack shop).

Blackfoot Nations

Luxton Museum

I go off on my own to explore and come to the Blackfoot Nations Luxton Museum, located behind the Trading Post which Luxton started.

Visiting the Blackfoot Nation Luxton Museum fills in that 10,000year gap before the railroad workers discovered the hot springs.

Built of logs to resemble a Hudson’s Bay Trading Post, this is an astonishingly excellent museum that takes a bit of patience and focus to really appreciate. But once you spend a little time, you are overwhelmed by what is on view. It has the feeling of visiting a private collection (it was the collection of Norman Luxton), even with a comfy sofa where you can sit to watch a series of fascinating videos.

There is a feeling of informality and personal engagement. The notes that are provided actually give a more direct and different perspective than other indigenous museums I have visited.

You see realistic manikins in indigenous dress, surrounded by artifacts in settings staged to put you in the scene –a meeting in a teepee, a gathering around a fire.

There are fabulous historic photographs often placed adjacent to the artifact. So right beside a beaded leather baby carrier is a black-and-white photo of a woman with that carrier (with baby) on her back.

I sit myself in a comfortable sofa and watch a video about the residential schools that First Nations children were forced away from their family to attend and a group’s activism to recover the heritage that had been stolen from them.

“Their idea was to kill the Indian in the man, but both were killed... The schools were like jail. ...The biggest defiance is who I am now,” the narrator says.

The museum feels personal because it is founded on the personal collection of Norman Luxton, one of Banff’s pioneering founders, who, the more I learn about him, the more I admire him. He seems to have been a mix of

EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE

How to Pack a Cooler to Keep Everything Icy Cold All Day

BY MARY HUNT

Coolers are supposed to keep ice frozen, drinks icy cold, and food safe and ready to enjoy anytime, anywhere. But as you may have experienced, things don’t always go that way. Remember that time you opened the lid to find sodas, sandwiches, cheese and disappointment floating in a mirky sea of disgust. That’s why it’s important to know the simple basics for how to pack a cooler.

As the weather heats up, even the most highly rated cooler may struggle to avoid a meltdown. You can put those fears to rest with these easy tips for how to keep ice, food and drinks cold in a cooler -- even as temperatures rise.

BRING IT

The first rule for how to pack a cooler: Bring the cooler with you to get ice

-- right to the ice machine or into the store -- and put the bags inside right away. You don’t want to give the ice an opportunity to meet up with warm air.

MORE THAN YOU THINK

Always buy more ice than you think you will need. Your goal is that when the cooler is packed and ready to go, there is as little air space as possible. You want it filled to the brim, and that means all of that dead air space filled with ice.

BOTH VERSIONS

You need both an ice block and cubes/chipped ice. The ice block will lay the foundation, and the cubes and/ or chips will fill in the air gaps.

AT THE BOTTOM

Make certain that the ice block is placed at the deepest part of the cooler, preferably at the bottom. This maxi-

P.T. Barnum, Wild Bill Hickok, William Hearst, and Thor Heyerdahl.

When Norman Luxton was in his 20s, he sailed around the world in a 100-year old, 30-foot long dugout canoe with an eccentric sea captain, going as far as Tahiti, Samoa and Fiji. He took over the Crag & Canyon newspaper which he published from 1902 to 1951 (still publishes), and launched many of the important tourism enterprises in Banff (still operating), including a hotel, movie theater, trading post, the Lake Minnewanka cruises, promoted year-round tourism with the Winter Carnival and Banff Indian Days festivals, earning him the nickname, “Mr. Banff.” But, most importantly, he respected, admired and supported the indigenous people all his life, collected indigenous artifacts, and worked tirelessly to create the Luxton Museum of the Plains Indian, which opened in 1953, now the Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum. ( https://banff.ca/1135/ Norman-K-Luxton, www.luxtonfoundation.org)

Hudson’s Bay Trading Post, Buffalo Nations Luxton, https://www.buffalonationsmuseum.com/content/museum

Befitting a town built on tourism. there are wonderful signs, markers, historic plaques (there are 48) and descriptions. There are 179 sites in its Inventory of Historic Resources including 25 Landmarks and Legends, which can be accessed on its Heritage Finder website, https://banff.ca/113/Historyand-Heritage that immerse you in their stories.

You can find Pursuit Collection’s services and attractions at https:// www.pursuitcollection.com/; to book Pursuit Collection’s Banff and Jasper experiences, https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/.

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mizes its effectiveness in maintaining a low temperature throughout the cooler. Placing other items on top of the ice block helps to insulate further and keep the contents cold.

You can easily make your own ice block by freezing 3 or 4 inches of water in a large container a size and shape that will fit easily in the bottom of the cooler. Plan ahead, as this could take a few days to freeze rock hard.

You can also freeze water in empty milk cartons and plastic bottles or jugs. Both are mess-free and can go right into the cooler.

LAYER UP

Add a layer of drinks on top of the ice blocks. Mix flavors throughout so you can always have a chance to find

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The very idea of a tiny house - amazing!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Whenever I scan the Internet for new stories and adventures, or simply to pass the time, I inevitably come across pictures and stories about tiny houses. These “tiny homes” are frequently 100 square feet but I’ve seen them as large as 500 square feet.

I once had an apartment that was roughly 500 square feet and that was small but I was out of the place a lot working full-time and I did things after work. Five hundred square feet of space is manageable since there are closets and other types of storage but the idea of 100 square feet seems awfully small. To live comfortably that way I think you’d have to declutter a lot and decluttering is tough for many people to do. There’s no doubt about the fact that it’s hard to part with things. They would rather save that old but favorite sweater for a cold or rainy day.

I’d have to give to charity many of my clothes, shoes, games and household appliances but they say the benefit is worth it. Living in a decluttered space makes the rooms feel bright and cheerful. That, indeed, is a wonderful world.

When it comes to getting rid of old files and piles of paper, many tiny home owners dispose of the mountains of papers by scanning the papers to their computers - or to the cloud. Those are good ways to keep the information but not have the papers such as receipts, tax returns, etc., taking up space. In my dreams, having a house with no clutter whatsoever would be perfect.

Those tiny houses are especially good for retirees who want to leave a large house and have the freedom to travel the country in a tiny house. I’ve seen them on wheels and I’ve seen them stationary - at least there is a choice.

Some of those portable tiny houses can be hitched to an SUV and moved to

another location so the idea of moving around the country sounds appealing. It would be important to do some research ahead of time to see where tiny houses are allowed because you can’t park them anywhere you want but spending the time doing the homework would be worth it.

Tiny houses look awfully cute. Some are prefabricated tiny houses and others are renovations of existing vehicles such as old buses, vans, metal shipping containers, sheds, etc. Some people prefer DIY - they want to do the renovations themselves from the studs up and if you’re not particularly handy, other people choose to hire a professional contractor to do the conversion to create the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, optional porch, work space, etc.

Doors and windows are important because you decide how much natural light you want coming in. I’ve seen tiny houses with full size refrigerators and others have half-size refrigerators. I would definitely need a freezer, large or small, for freezing meat and vegetables and for getting some ice, too. Many of them have a washer/dryer combination to save space. Some people use hotplates to cook on but I’ve seen them with stoves. Good ventilation is important when cooking in a tiny home so careful thought needs to be given when planning for the various kitchen appliances. I would have wooden cabinets and flooring throughout because I like the natural look of wood.

Some people like these tiny homes and others prefer larger living. I guess it all comes down to how much space you need. Or how much space you and your family think you need.

Something about tiny houses has made me take an extra long look at the large vans I see on the road as I drive here and there - essentially it makes me think of housing in a very different

way. My mind sees endless possibilities. And those yellow school buses that pick up kids at early morning hours and drop them back home in the afternoon also have possibilities. Rectangular in shape, they are ideal for renovating and turning into tiny homes. As a child I only thought of yellow school buses as modes of transportation but now that tiny house advertisements seem virtually everywhere, my eyes have been opened.

I was driving along the other day when I saw a tiny house being pulled by a truck. Wow, I thought. Imagine that! Slowing down to let it pass me, I got a good look at its exterior design. It looked like a beauty so naturally my mind started drifting toward how nice it would be to not live large but to live small - in a tiny home that is.

I’ve heard people talk about designing and building “a spacious” tiny house but I laugh long and hard because that always strikes me as a contradiction in terms. It makes no sense.

From everything I’ve read about tiny

houses it seems the more people think about being “minimalistic” the better off they will be. Space is at a premium so the right planning always pays off. When you own a minimally equipped kitchen every appliance should be built to last. You want the time you spend cooking to be enjoyable and easy.

When it comes to having guests, I say it’s a great idea to have some visitors but after a few hours you can politely say goodbye because a tiny home is just that - tiny - so there is really no extra room for the friends and relatives who want to stay for a few days.

In the end, a home is really a home when it feels cozy and nice. When the renovations have been made and the color of the paint has been chosen, when the curtains have been hung and personalized family photos have been displayed, it’s time to have a celebratory dinner with a loved one and toast your new tiny home. It’s a house, sure, whether it’s on wheels or not, and it’s a home whenever you feel it’s “home.”

BY TOM MARGENAU

Sometimes people bug me. Today I’m going to share some recent email exchanges I had with two people who bothered me. They both were spouting the same “get the government off my back” and “the government is out to squeeze every last nickel out of us” rhetoric, but neither of them realized how hypocritical their complaints were. I’m going to call the first guy “Ungrateful Greedy Geezer.” Our email exchange went something like this. (Before I share the dialogue, I must point out that we were talking about the Medicare Part B program. There are two main parts to Medicare. Part A is hospital coverage. It’s paid for out of a payroll tax -- currently 1.45% -- so it is free once you reach age 65. Part B covers doctor’s visits, lab tests, etc., and is paid for by monthly premiums usually deducted from a Social Security recipient’s monthly benefits.)

UGG: I am 75 years old. I had a good year financially last year as some investments paid off in seven figures. So, imagine my shock when I learned that because I invested wisely, I will be paying much higher Medicare premiums this year. It just really ticks me off that the government has an unquenchable desire for more and more money. What can I do about this?

ME: I’ll answer your question in a minute, but first let me make this point. If the government has an “unquenchable desire for more and more money,” it’s because the American public has an unquenchable desire for more and more government programs and services that they are not willing to pay for (thus the annual federal budget deficit).

UGG: I agree. And as soon as we get rid of foreign aid and food stamps and all the welfare queens, we can get the country back on track!

ME: I wasn’t thinking about welfare queens, I was thinking about people like you.

UGG: (I can’t share what he wrote next, but it’s something you normally wouldn’t say in polite company!)

ME: Well, let me explain. For 10 years now, you’ve been riding for next to nothing on the government Medicare Part B gravy train. The premium was about a hundred bucks a month 10 years ago and is $164.90 in 2023. (And by the way, that’s about five bucks less than the 2022 premium.)

OK, so $164.90 per month is not really “next to nothing,” but when you hear the rest of my explanation, you’ll see that it was and still is a pretty good deal. Most senior citizens don’t realize this, but that monthly Part B premium only covers 25% of the costs of the program. The taxpayers pick up the other 75%. So, for 10 years now, you and other current seniors on Medicare have gotten quite a huge subsidy from the American taxpayer. (Actually, that subsidy has been

Ungrateful Greedy Geezers

in place the entire 58-year history of the program.)

And for a long time, it had been argued that senior citizens should pick up more of the tab for their Medicare Part B coverage. So, back in the mid 2000s, President George W. Bush and Congress ironed out a deal. They decided that most seniors would still only pay the 25% premium rate, but that wealthy seniors should pay a higher percentage. I’m not going to get into the nitty-gritty of the premium rates for wealthy people, but I’m pretty sure someone with your seven-figure income will pay about $400 per month for Part B coverage.

UGG: Well, I still think it’s too much and the government is ripping me off. And by the way, I don’t like your references to me and the gravy train. That’s quite a stretch coming from a guy who is a retired federal employee with free health care coverage!

ME: It will surprise you to learn that the supposedly “free” health care coverage I get as a retired fed costs me about $525 per month! Anyway, if you’re bound and determined to fight this Part B premium increase, you can file an appeal. Just do a Google search for the pamphlet called, “What you can do if you think your Medicare income-related premium is incorrect.”

And then there was this email exchange with another ungrateful greedy geezer. Although in this guy’s case, I’m going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he is uninformed rather than ungrateful. He was asking questions about benefits for his wife, so I’ll call him the “Uninformed Greedy Husband,” or UGH.

UGH: I am 68 and get Social Security retirement benefits. My wife is 66 and spent most of her career as a teacher in Texas, which means she never paid into Social Security. So, she gets a teacher’s retirement pension in lieu of Social Security. I was shocked to recently learn that if I die first (which is likely), my wife will not be eligible for any widow’s benefits on my record whereas all other women in this country can get their husband’s Social Security after his death. It’s called the Government Pension Offset. I know there are bills in Congress to repeal this unfair law, but my guess is Congress will just keep handing out unwarranted benefits to deadbeats on disability and illegal immigrants and do nothing for hard-working people like me and my wife!

ME: People living in the country illegally cannot get Social Security benefits. And almost everyone getting a Social Security disability benefit has a severe mental or physical condition that keeps him or her from working. Also, “all other women” do not necessarily get widow’s benefits. So, it may surprise you to learn

that you are the one clamoring for “unwarranted” Social Security benefits.

The GPO law says that an amount equal to two thirds of your wife’s teacher’s pension must be deducted from any widow’s benefits she might be due. Let’s say you get $3,000 from Social Security. And to keep things simple, I’ll say your wife is getting $3,000 per month in a teacher’s pension. If you die, two-thirds of $3,000, or $2,000, must be deducted from her widow’s benefits. So, she will get $1,000 in Social Security widow’s benefits as well as her $3,000 teacher’s pension.

Now compare that to another couple where both husband and wife paid into Social Security. For comparison purpos-

es, let’s say they are each getting $3,000 in Social Security retirement benefits. If that husband dies, his wife won’t get a nickel in widow’s benefits because her entire Social Security retirement benefit is used to offset any widow’s benefits.

As a teacher, your wife already has a great deal, because she only has a twothirds offset whereas Social Security recipients have a 100% offset. And you want Congress to repeal the GPO law so that your wife would get both a $3,000 teacher’s pension AND a $3,000 widow’s pension -- something no other woman in this country can get. I hope you see what

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An Accident Just Waiting to Happen

You’re now considering putting your home on the market. You have done some painting, spruced up the interior and exterior and everything appears to look superb. However, many have forgotten one thing; the potential hazards that may exist inside and outside their homes. One must walk around your home to see if there are any possible areas where someone could trip, fall, break a leg, etc. whether it is a purchaser, agent, home inspector or appraiser, or even a friend or neighbor. The U.S. is the most litigious country on the Globe and lawsuits are commonplace, especially today with all that is going on in the world. There have been so many lawsuits due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Businesses like cruise lines, nursing homes, and others have had to be extremely careful with their safety and hygiene issues to keep their clients free from diseases and exposure to Covid-19. This has been an extremely taxing and challenging situation for all businesses and the costs have had a tremendous impact on the bottom line to keep people safe and healthy. Businesses have a legal duty to keep their premises cleaned regularly, sanitary, and safe for the public. Product safety has been and is a major concern and must be kept up to date so as not to pose an unreasonable risk to users. When using products, proper instructions must always be provided and adhered to for the safety of the public.

I would suggest that you should walk around your home to see what hazards exist, as you also are liable for anyone coming into your home, who might get hurt or worse result in death; even if you note “enter at your own risk.” toys, small objects on the floor, sharp corners, slippery floors, loose carpeting, or anything else that might cause harm to a visitor should be addressed and alleviated, especially when beginning the showings of your home for

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

I mean when I say you are the one trying to get “unwarranted” benefits.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets.

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sale. Once you have rectified any issues inside your home, then take a stroll around the exterior of your property to see what hazards might exist to cause future issues and potential lawsuits. Most important are your sidewalks and front and rear walkways. Is the cement, slate or pavers level on your sidewalks level? Are there any slabs that would cause anyone to trip and fall, potentially breaking a leg, or arm, or worse hitting their head causing them to have a concussion? This is your responsibility (not your local village or town) to make sure you protect the public from irreparable harm and injury. You should make sure that your homeowner’s insurance provides adequate coverage in the event of a claim. I always suggest to my seller clients to have an umbrella policy above their normal homeowner’s insurance, to provide higher limits of coverage, especially if you have assets and substantial income, for greater protection from potential lawsuits.

Many years ago, my first home was on North Road in Great Neck. We lived there for 8 years and decided to sell. I was working in my other business and was not home when showings were scheduled. One day an agent came in with a client to show and the agent stubbed her toe on our bricked area where our wood-burning stove was located in our living room. Unfortunately, she had broken her toe and initiated a lawsuit. I imagine our insurance covered the issue and things were settled. But since then, we carry an umbrella policy as one’s assets and income grow, one needs to carry enough insurance to be protected. One never knows who may come onto your property and what they do for a living

and/or their income. What if a surgeon, CEO, CFO, or any high-end individual comes onto your property and has an unfortunate accident due to negligence on your part in keeping your residence safe for the public. They can’t work for an extended period of time or much worse die, your liability becomes a major problem and the costs inherent in a lawsuit. No one wants anyone to be hurt, but in today’s world, things happen and the only way to minimize and avoid major or even minor issues, is to make your property as bulletproof as possible from any and all liabilities. Most important is that insurance costs have risen dramatically over the last few years, especially if you are in a flood zone area. Check and see what you need to do before the next major storm or hurricane were to hit to make your home more sound, leak, and waterproof, by making sure the grade of your property is slanted away from your foundation, the roof is in excellent condition, windows are caulked and sealed properly. Gutters and leaders need to be free of debris, especially going into the fall, when leaves begin falling, so water doesn’t back up into your soffits, causing water damage inside your walls and home. So before listing your property for sale or even if you aren’t considering selling, survey your residence to determine if there are any hazards to you or the public, that might cause harm and injury to anyone, or increase your exposure to greater insurance costs. Replace, fix, and repair those issues that you may see so your coverage will not have to be used. Lastly, you might even consider having a home inspector check your home out from top to bottom to be sure of what is right and wrong with your place, especially if it is more than 20

years old. It will be the wisest and bestspent money that you will make.

Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 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 in 2022 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” `15 minute consultation, as well 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. 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.

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

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How to Pack a Cooler to Keep Everything Icy Cold All Day

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what you want.

Next, add a layer of ice cubes/loose ice on top of the drinks, then add another layer of drinks or food items.

Keep layering ice and drinks until the cooler is filled to the top. This will minimize airflow, causing ice to melt faster.

CLOSE THE LID

It might be tempting to leave the cooler’s lid propped open as a convenience, but that’s the worst option if you want the food and beverage contents to

stay icy cold for hours on end.

Instead, make certain that you -- and everyone else using the cooler -- closes the lid quickly and tightly after every use. Keeping the warm air out means the ice will remain frozen longer, and the cooler contents are icy cold.

And there you go -- how to pack a cooler to make sure everything in there stays icy cold!

Mary invites you to visit her at EverydayCheapskate.com, where this column is archived complete with links and resources for all recommended products

and services. Mary invites questions and comments at https://www.everydaycheapskate.com/contact/, “Ask Mary.” This column will answer questions of general interest, but letters cannot be answered individually. Mary Hunt is the founder of EverydayCheapskate.com, a frugal living blog, and the author of the book “Debt-Proof Living.”

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Many of us know all too well the devastating effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. My father-in-law suffered from it for eight years. Can what we choose to eat make a difference in our risk? Unhealthy eating alone can lead to heart disease, which can cause brain issues including memory problems and dementia.

Here are a few things I’ve found that can help.

Reduce your stress. Most of us know stress takes a toll on our health -- it can affect cardiovascular disease, sleep problems, accelerated aging, a weakened immune system and even cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease. A study assessed the level of perceived stress of nearly 25,000 participants ages 45 and older at baseline and again at a follow-up visit. Cognitive function was also assessed at the start of the study and annually throughout the study period. Researchers found an association between higher levels of perceived stress and the development of cognitive impairment. Higher levels of perceived stress were associated with a 40% higher risk of poor cognitive function.

Eat more berries. Research shows adherence to the MIND diet -- a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diets called the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) -- can lower your risk of dementia by 53%. New epidemiological research published in JAMA Psychiatry finds that among 242,185 middle-aged and older adults, those who adhered most strongly to the MIND diet had a lower risk of dementia. The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is good for your brain, too. It stresses whole grains, fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, fish, nuts, olive oil and other healthy fats such as avocado, keeping red meat to a minimum. The DASH diet fo-

Brain Health

cuses on lower sodium and more berries. Both emphasize the importance of socializing -- not eating alone -- and if you have a glass of red wine, have it with dinner.

Eat more fish. When is the last time you had fish for dinner? If you can’t remember, you may need a brain boost -- from what you’re eating. Research suggests that improved memory is just one of many brain-boosting benefits associated with eating more fish. You’ve likely heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for your health. But docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, goes straight to your brain. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is required to keep the brain functioning normally and efficiently. Brain and nervous system tissues are partly made up of fat, and research suggests they have a special preference for DHA over other types of fatty acids. Several studies have linked DHA deficiencies to more serious cognitive problems than occasional forgetfulness. Low levels of DHA have been associated with a greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease in later years. To reap the benefits of DHA, it’s best to maintain a consistent intake of DHA-rich foods. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults consume at least 8 ounces of seafood per week. That’s equivalent to two 4-ounce servings of fish. Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, Atlantic mackerel, herring and trout are great sources of DHA. When you get cooking, think broiling or grilling -- the extra fat from deep frying is counterproductive when there’s lean protein on the menu. Choose varieties that are lower in mercury levels more often, such as salmon or freshwater trout. Meanwhile, shark and swordfish are choices to limit due to high mercury levels.

Exercise. Regular exercise lessens the risk of brain decline, memory problems and dementia. It also seems to improve brain function in those who already have dementia. Gardening, walking, swim-

ming or even dancing for 30 minutes can all help your memory.

The bottom line is what you eat -- and how often you move -- can make a difference in keeping your memory sharp. And there’s plenty of research to back it up.

Q and A

Q: What are the differences between peaches, nectarines and apricots? Can they be interchanged in recipes?

A: They can all be interchanged in a recipe, but here’s how to know the difference. Peaches have fuzzy skin; nectarines are smooth. Both peaches and apricots are yellow-orange and have a fuzzy skin, but apricots are much smaller than peaches and nectarines. They are also not as sweet or juicy. To substitute apricots for peaches in baking, you may need to increase the sugar and liquid.

RECIPE

We’re officially in summer. So what is a good summer plate? Try these Sheet Pan Fish Tacos. Flaky white fish turns taco, with minimal cooking and cleanup. Use light sour cream to lower the fat. And use whole wheat or lower carb tortillas to boost the fiber and lower the carbs. The leftover chipotle sour cream can be stored for up to five days and repurposed as a tortilla chip dip. Just be sure to choose the whole-grain tortilla chips.

SHEET PAN FISH TACOS

Servings: 6

5 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Four 5-ounce skinless mahi-mahi or tilapia fillets, thawed

4 cups coleslaw mix

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

Singing a Different Tune

BY TRACY BECKERMAN

I’m a relatively quiet sleeper. I don’t talk in my sleep. I don’t snore in my sleep... much. I don’t do sleep yoga or sleep Pilates or hit tennis balls in my sleep. My husband sometimes conducts in his sleep, but he is a composer, so I suppose that somewhat makes sense. I have a friend who shouts out random words in her sleep, like “PLATYPUS,” and “DIRIGIBLE,” and “KRISPY KREME.” The last one I can totally relate to, but the others are a mystery to us all.

Anyway, I always assumed I would continue with my quiet sleeping ways until one day I woke up and saw my husband staring at me accusingly.

“You were singing in your sleep,” he said.

“I was not. You were dreaming.”

“No, really,” he said. “You were definitely singing.”

“You mean snoring?”

“No. Singing. You woke me up.”

“I don’t sing in my sleep.

“Well, you did tonight.”

“Not talking?”

“No, singing.”

“Seriously?”

“Yes.”

“Well, what was I singing?”

“I don’t know. I was asleep.”

“Well, what did it sound like when you woke up? Was it gospel? Jazz? Pop?

“No. None of those.”

“Country? Heavy metal? Show tunes?”

“No.”

“Rock? Opera? Klezmer?”

“No, it wasn’t any of those.”

“Then what was it?!?”

“I think it was ‘Happy Birthday.’”

“I was singing ‘Happy Birthday?’”

“Yes. To someone named Earl.”

“I was singing ‘Happy Birthday’ in my sleep to someone named Earl?”

“Yes. Who’s Earl?”

“I don’t know anyone named Earl.”

“Is there something you’re not telling me?”

“No.”

“Then why are you singing to him?

“I DON’T KNOW ANYONE NAMED

1 medium lime, juiced

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

8 ounces sour cream

1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped

1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotles)

Twelve 6-inch flour tortillas, warmed Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Lime wedges, for serving

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. In small bowl, stir together chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange fish fillets on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over fish; rub or brush to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of fillets. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork and edges are caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Meanwhile, for slaw, in a large bowl, toss together coleslaw mix, chopped cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, vinegar, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. For chipotle sour cream, in a bowl, stir together sour cream, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Flake fish into bite-sized pieces. Divide fish and slaw evenly among tortillas and top with chipotle sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and serve with limes.

Per two tacos: 457 calories, 24 g fat (8 g saturated), 25 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 670 mg sodium.

(Recipe from Allrecipes)

Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU Med School in Springfield, Ill 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 @Nutrition Rd.

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EARL!”

“Unless you do.”

“Look, I’m really sorry I was singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to someone named Earl in my sleep, who I honestly don’t know, and I woke you up.”

“OK.”

“OK?”

“Yeah, but I have one question.”

“What?”

“Do you take requests?”

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

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Jeffrey Pravato reminds residents that the Second Half of the 2023 General Tax Levy is due on July 1, but can be paid without penalty through August 10.

“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. So make your pay-

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The Tax Office is open at 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. On August 9 and 10 both offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. When paying in person, residents are reminded to bring the entire tax bill. There are also outdoor walkup windows,

and drop boxes have been installed at both locations for residents to make payments when the Tax Office is closed.

Residents who prefer to mail in their payments should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-1539. Please make your check payable to Jeffrey P. Pravato, Receiver of Taxes and indicate your property’s Section, Block and Lot and telephone number on the check.

Tax payments may also be made online through a link on the Town website, www.

oysterbaytown.com. Residents may view tax bills, print out a hard copy, or pay taxes with an ACH check payment for a fee of $1.75, or by credit card (for a much higher fee, charged by credit card companies). The Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of this fee.

Residents may contact the Tax Office with any questions about their tax bill at 516-624-6400 or by emailing receiveroftaxes@oysterbay-ny.gov.

Research student gets top honors at ISEF

Jericho Library features display on local history

Elif Koch at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair with her project, Impacts of Levodopa and Traditional Medicines on the Locomotion of Alpha-Synuclein Caenorhabditis elegans.

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School research student Elif Koch earned the 4th Place Grand Award in her category at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Dallas, Texas. This prestigious contest saw Elif compete against 1,600 young scientists representing 49 states and 64 countries from across the world.

Elif was recognized for her project, Impacts of Levodopa and Traditional Medicines on the Locomotion of AlphaSynuclein Caenorhabditis elegans, in the behavioral and social scienc-

es category. Her research looks into the efficacy of medicines used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Her 4th place finish earned her a $500 prize.

Elif arrived at ISEF after strong showings at the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair, the New York State Science and Engineering Fair and the Long Island Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. In addition to earning a Grand Award at ISEF, Elif also earned the Central Intelligence Agency 2nd Place Special Award. Elif’s research was overseen by advisor Mr. Raymond Tesar.

Learn about Thomas Jones, for whom Jones Beach was named.

The Jericho Library’s Local History Display case theme for July/August is the story behind the name of Jones Beach.

The land that Robert Moses developed in Jones Beach in the late 1920s was originally the estate of Thomas Jones. Major Jones, a British sea captain/privateer, acquired the first 300 acres when he married Freelove Townsend of Oyster Bay. Over the years he expanded his holding to 6 thousand acres. His granddaughter, Arabella Jones, married a neighbor,

Richard Floyd. Their son, David Floyd, a patriot, changed his name to FloydJones to save the property from confiscation after the American Revolution. A small part of the property was still in the Jones family until 1994.

Robert Moses’ favorite project opened as a public beach in August 1929. It welcomes over 10 million people every year!

Come see the display case on the second floor of the Jericho Public Library, next to the Local History Archives.

POB Scholar Artist honored by Newsday

Salk Middle School’s Terrific Kids

Angelina Chen, CJ Kelly Morrison, Zachary Henschel, Brendan Barry, Michael Feiler, Bruce Verrios, Toby Moy, Samantha Terracciano, Michaela Hendrickson, Anastasia Halyan Sliputina, Sophia Budoff, Ally Schubeck, Jamie Novello, Isabella Messana, Amelia Voutsinas, Rinella dela Pena and Robbie Ruocchio as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Jim and Pat Carney of the Levittown Kiwanis; Michael Pappas of the Levittown Board of Education; Ms. Papach; Principal John Zampaglione; Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch; and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti.

Tax exemption workshops planned

Elif Koch’s drawing, Another Dimension, which earned her honorable mention in the 2022 Bold Movements exhibit at the Huntington Arts Council.

Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School student Elif Koch has been named a June 2023 Scholar Artist by the Long Island Arts Alliance. This prestigious recognition was made in recognition of Elif’s deep dedication to the arts and earned her a feature in the June 14 edition of Newsday.

Elif has been an artist for the past 10 years, using mediums such as mixed media, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, digital, graphite, acrylic and

pen and ink. She is a member of the National Arts Honor Society and won the Underclassman Art Award in 2022 and 2023. Her work also earned her honorable mention in the 2022 Bold Movements exhibit at the Huntington Arts Council. Most recently, Elif showcased her work in a collaborative workshop at the Heckscher Museum of Art along with other Arts Honor Society members.

Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D-Plainview) is partnering with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to host the first 2023 series of Property Tax Exemption Workshops for 16th Legislative District residents.

During the workshops, Department of Assessment staff will assist residents with filing for veteran, senior citizen, Cold War veteran, volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker, limited-income disability and/or home improvement exemptions. Enhanced STAR applications will also be processed for homeowners already enrolled in the STAR program prior to Jan. 2, 2015.

All workshops are by appointment only. Homeowners are asked to make an appointment by calling 516-571-1500

or visiting www.nassaucountyny.gov/ assessment and using the appointment scheduler link. All workshops are from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.; additional workshops are planned for the month of October.

For more information or to receive a list of necessary documentation needed for the tax exemption workshop, call the Nassau County Department of Assessment at 516-571-1500.

The following workshops are planned:

• Wednesday, August 2: Hicksville Public Library, 169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville

• Monday, August 7: Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Salk Middle School students

Thank You, We Care Fund

Bethpage veteran named Volunteer of Year

The Hicksville Boys and Girls Club recently received a grant from the Nassau County Bar Association’s We Care Fund for $6,000.00 to supplement the club’ s summer recreation program.

In the photo (from left to right): Joseph Lo Piccolo & Deanne Caputo, WE CARE co-chairs, Thomas Bruno, executive director Hicksville Boys & Girls Club, and Sanford Strenger NCBA president.

Wisdom Lane’s Terrific Kids

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Laura Maier honored retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Richard L. Comitz as the 2023 Town of Oyster Bay’s Veteran Volunteer of the Year. A resident of Bethpage, Richard retired following an exemplary 23-year Army Career. He joined American Corporate Partners (ACP) as senior vice president in 2021 and is a senior leader overseeing corporate relations, outreach, and communications of the team who assists veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and their spouses prepare for a meaningful career after military service. Lt. Col. Richard Comitz currently serves as a faculty member of the United States Military Academy.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Wisdom Lane Middle School students Shangyou Li, Max McCaw, Julieanna Schwartz and Erich Stroka as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Pat Carney and Michael Pappas of the Levittown Kiwanis; Principal John Avena; Assistant Principal Craig Arvelo-Shaw; Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch; and Christopher Dalton, representing New York State Senator Steve Rhoads.

Terrific Kids at East Broadway School

Terrific Kids at Lee Road School

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated East Broadway School students Danya Sarmiento, Emma Cantwell, Zoey Alexander, Lucas Dair, Madelyne Catly, Francis Mullen, Aarya Chattoo, Jacob O Campo, Michael Baglieri, Faith Ahn, Sopluo Gordon, Zachary Prezzano, Raffaella Digrigoli and Danee Quirones as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis. Also attending were Jim and Pat Carney of the Levittown Kiwanis; Principal Mr. Margolis; Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch; and John Dossie, representing New York State Senator Steve Rhoads.

Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray congratulated Lee Road Elementary School students Caiden Ramo, Gavin Wahmann, Francesca Walsh, Kate Dame, Madison Wacks, Scarlett Thompson and Marcello Viviano as they were named “Terrific Kids” by the Levittown Kiwanis Club. Also attending were Jim and Pat Carney of the Levittown Kiwanis; Michael Pappas of the Board of Education; Principal Jami Anspach; Levittown Superintendent of Schools Todd Winch; and Nassau County Legislator Tom McKevitt.

Hazardous material, homeowners’ cleanup days

The Town of Oyster Bay's S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) and Homeowners Cleanup Days for the summer months have been scheduled on weekends in July and August. Residents can drop off materials at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex, located at 101 Bethpage-Sweet Hollow Road in Old Bethpage.

S.T.O.P. Program - Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Collects various hazardous materials, including: asbestos material (double bagged); automobile batteries; automobile tires (with or without rims); brake and transmission fluids; drain and oven cleaners; fire extinguishers; fares; fluorescent bulbs; gasoline; pes-

ticides and insecticides; oil-based and latex paint; outdoor gas grill propane tanks; photo chemicals; rechargeable and button batteries; small aerosol cans; smoke detectors; solvents; spot removers; thermostats; waste motor oil and antifreeze; and wood preservatives.

“Improperly disposing of products such as waste oil, oven cleaner or paint thinner could contaminate your water supply,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Anything poured on the ground or put into cesspools, storm drains, or recharge systems can work its way down to the aquifer or our waterways.”

Homeowners Cleanup Day sSaturday, July 22 & August 19, from

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Collects non-hazardous waste only, including: air conditioners; all e-waste; campers; boats and boat trailers (proof of ownership required - oil, gas, other fluids and batteries removed); clean, broken concrete; large metal items; propane tanks and propane torches; tires; and yard waste.

“Many of our residents take the opportunity to clean out their yards in the summer months and may have large amounts of non-hazardous debris to dispose,” said Town Councilman Tom Hand. “Residents can bring items such as used tires, fence posts, clean broken concrete or yard waste to our Homeowners Cleanup.”

Free Paper Shredding Services -

Saturday, July 22 & August 19, from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Provides residents an opportunity to destroy unwanted documents in a safe and secure manner. Residents only, no businesses, can bring up to four bankers’ boxes of paper to the shredding program.

The Town’s S.T.O.P. and Homeowners programs are open to residents within the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal District. Proof of residency is required. For more information, including a full list of what is accepted at these programs, visit www. oysterbaytown.com/cleanup or call (516) 677-5848.

Congratulations to the South Woods Middle School Class of 2023

South Woods Middle School sent roughly 250 graduates off to Syosset High School during a moving up ceremony on Friday, June 23. The ceremony was held in the Syosset High School gym. Graduates

Ella D’Auria and Aaditya Sahu served as the Masters of Ceremony. A recording of the South Woods Vocal Jazz band’s rendition of the national anthem kicked off the ceremony, followed by the pledge of allegiance

led by Sophie Weisz and Carina Zheng. Speakers included Board of Education Trustee Dr. Shany Park, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rogers, and Principal Michelle Burget. Graduates Anoushka Jhaveri and Madeline Lee also offered reflections to their class. Anoushka Jhaveri spoke about how the pandemic altered the class’s Middle School experience but did not stop the group from having fun. “We have made

lifelong friends, learned valuable lessons, and created lasting memories,” she said.

Madeline Lee said that despite fears of entering Middle School three years ago, her experience at South Woods has been transformative. “South Woods gave us a community of diverse individuals and opportunities to pursue our passions,” she said.

In addition to their certificates,

several students were granted the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, Presidential Award for Educational Achievement, and various Community Awards. After receiving their certificates and being named Syosset High School freshman, the students departed the gym, joining family and friends to celebrate the next chapter in their educational journey.

Student speaker Madeline Lee addresses her fellow graduates.

Principal Michelle Burget poses for selfie with South Woods graduate.

South Woods graduate celebrates her certificate.

From left: Masters of Ceremony Aaditya Sahu and Ella D’Auria. Student speaker Anoushka Jhaveri addresses her fellow graduates.

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