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Pictured above on Tuesday, Dec. 19 with more than a dozen new, unworn winter coats on the rack behind them ready for distribution are Legislator Drucker and Phyllis Cox, the public relations and program coordinator for the Jericho Public Library. In the final days of his office’s second annual winter coat drive, Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) thanked the Jericho community for contributing more than nine full bags of winter wear and over two dozen brand

new winter coats in support of his office’s drive for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless. Drop-off locations are the Jericho Public Library, 1 Merry Lane, Jericho N.Y. 11753, and the Syosset Public Library, 225 S. Oyster Bay

Road, Syosset, N.Y. 11791 during normal business hours. In Syosset, residents and library patrons have similarly embraced the drive by donating dozens of coats and other winter wear essentials. While there’s still time See page 11

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Free performances at local libraries The Town of Oyster Bay's Distinguished Artists Concert Series will continue through May 2024 with free performances at local libraries throughout the Town. “The Distinguished Artists Concert Series provides free musical and dance programs for the enjoyment of our residents,” said Town Councilwoman Michele Johnson. “I encourage residents to take advantage of these wonderful performances offered by the Town for free at local libraries.” Scheduled performances for January include: • The Gypsy Felons Acoustic Trio on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale Public Library – Performing hit songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s and the interesting stories behind the

music. • Lee Glantz on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library – Performing hit songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s and the interesting stories behind the music. All welcome/free tickets required, tickets available at library. For more information call Jericho Public Library (516) 9356790. The Distinguished Artists Concert Series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. For the full concert schedule and further information, please call (516) 7977900 or visit www.oysterbaytown. com/CAPA.

Occupied home burglarized A Syosset home was burglarized on Tuesday, December 26, at 3:10 a.m. while the residents were present in the home. According to Nassau County Police detectives, an unknown suspect entered a home located on Church Street through a front window. The suspect removed a backpack, a pocketbook both containing miscellaneous items and fled

on foot in an unknown direction. There is no further description of the subjects at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above listed crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244TIPS or to call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.

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Hicksville’s pre-K lottery OCR students deadline is Feb. 9 get into holiday spirit The Hicksville Public School District is offering a full day Pre-Kindergarten program for the 2024–2025 school year. To be eligible to participate, children must be 4 years of age prior to Dec. 1, 2024 with a birthdate between Dec. 2, 2019 and Dec. 1, 2020. Selection for this program is lottery-based and requires the completion of an application. Applications for the lottery will be available on Jan. 2, 2024 and must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Please complete only one application. Pre-K classes will run Monday through Friday and will follow the school district’s school calendar. There is no cost to participate in this program. Students must reside in the Hicksville school district to be eligible. Families are responsible for providing transportation for their child. The curriculum follows NYS Pre-Kindergarten

Hicksville students at Old Country Road Elementary School had fun showing their holiday spirit throughout the week just before winter recess by participating in the school’s Student Council Holiday Spirit Week. Some of the festive themes each day included wearing their favorite Grinch attire or green, blue and white tops to celebrate Winter Wonderland Day and representing their favorite sports team apparel to show their holiday “cheer.” Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Syosset School Board meeting The Syosset Board of Education will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Monday, January 8, at 8 p.m. in South Woods Middle School. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district's website, www.syossetschools.org

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Town offers Toddler Sports Program The Town of Oyster Bay’s Toddler Sports Program will return this winter, beginning January 30. This 6-week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4. Registration begins online January 8. “The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in a fun and social environment,” said Town Councilwoman Laura Maier. “This program is sure to be a hit with children and parents alike, as youngsters are given the opportunity to learn the basics of various different sports such as tee-ball, flag football and more along with children their own age.” The Toddler Sports Program begins January 30 and is 6 weeks in duration. Residents who sign their toddler up for the program must choose one class per week, per child. Classes will take place on: • Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville; and

• Thursdays at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center in Hicksville. Registration will take place ONLINE through the Parks Portal available at oysterbaytown.com/portal beginning on January 8 at 9:00 a.m. Space is limited- first come, first serve. Registration will close when the program reaches full capacity. Each class is approximately 50 minutes. The cost of the program is $75 per child who is a Town resident, and $90 per child whose care giver is a Town resident but not the child. The child’s birth certificate and a tax or utility bill will be required to validate age and proof of residency. A guardian must be present during the class. The child MUST be 3 years old by the start of the program. The Toddler Sports Program is run by the Town’s Parks Department, Recreation Division. For further information, please call (516) 797-7945.

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Students at Old Bethpage Elementary School. The school ranked 8th among the best elementary schools in New York State, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Students at Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School. The school ranked 9th among the best elementary schools in New York State, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Old Bethpage Elementary School (OBE) and Judy Jacobs Parkway Elementary School (JJP) have been ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in New York according to U.S. News & World Report. The outlet placed OBE and JJP in the 8th and 9th spots, respectively, among the 3,872 elementary schools the magazine reviewed statewide. These rankings are based on learning proficiency in math and reading. OBE and JJP are the only elementary schools on Long Island to

administrators, and families has such a positive impact on student academic achievement and social-emotional wellbeing. We are fortunate to have a community led by a dedicated Board of Education that supports our schools and students in extraordinary ways.

be within the top 10. In addition to this prestigious honor, U.S. News & World Report ranked all Plainview-Old Bethpage schools within the top 60 in New York. “It is a great honor for our schools to be once again recognized as top performing at both the state and national levels by U.S. News and World Report,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary O’Meara. “These accolades are a reflection of how the exceptional teamwork we have among our educators,

Free online assessment grievance workshops Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) will be partnering with the Nassau County Assessment Review Commission (ARC) to host two free online community assessment grievance workshops to inform residents about how to challenge the assessed value of their property online. During this online workshop, taxpayers who disagree with their assessment will learn how to navigate the online grievance process and dispute their assessment. There will also be

an opportunity to submit via chat any questions to the representative from ARC. Questions will be answered after the presentations and/or they will contact you directly. For additional information, please contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov. The workshops will be held on Thursday, January 25, from 12 noon– 2 p.m. and on Thursday, February 22, from 7–9 p.m.

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Hicksville Middle School students were happy to spend the second half of a recent lunch period participating in a special Holiday Craft event that was held in the school’s library. Students had fun painting ornaments and making gingerbread houses. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

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Student representatives from each winning class received an Amazon gift card for their class. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District In celebration of the holiday season, Bethpage students and staff at Central Boulevard Elementary School participated in a friendly door decorating competition with the theme “Light Up the Hallways with Kindness.” Students and staff were challenged to decorate their classroom door/entry area in creative holiday or winter fashion while keeping with the theme of kindness. Throughout the past few weeks, the entire school community was busy transforming the outside of their classrooms with signs, lights, student work and more. Together, they beautifully transformed Central Boulevard’s hallways into an exhibit of kindness and joy. On Dec. 20, four administrators from the Bethpage Union Free School District’s

central administration team stopped by the building to serve as judges for the contest. This included Superintendent of Schools Dave Schneider, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Michael Spence, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Lisa Lucchesi and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Scott Harrington. At the end of the day, Melissa Lullo’s class was crowned the schoolwide winner. Other winners included special area teachers Keri Kemmann (reading), Danielle Eschmann (reading) and Christine McGuire (resource room), and one class from each grade level was named the winner for their grade: Kindergarten – Lindsay Giurici’s

Erika Lemaire and Barbara Cataldi’s class were named the second grade winner for their hallway creation.

Central Boulevard kindergarten students in front of their winter-themed classroom entryway. class First Grade – Deborah Lange’s class Second Grade – Erika Lemaire and Barbara Cataldi’s class Third Grade – Melissa Sokolowski and Kate Wright’s class Fourth Grade – Megan Rocco and Tara Kelly’s class

Fifth Grade – Melissa Seidita’s class The winners received Amazon gift cards, generously donated by the school’s PTA. The friendly competition was a great success as it spread holiday cheer and kindness throughout the building.

Bethpage central administrators judged the competition. From left: Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Michael Spence, Superintendent of Schools Dave Schneider, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Lisa Lucchesi and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Scott Harrington.

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Holiday celebrations are an international affair at Lee Road

Second graders at Lee Road Elementary School created passports and filled out a travel scrapbook for a lesson about other cultures’ holidays.

Mrs. Sullivan’s class was proud to show off their creations.

Students throughout Lee Road Elementary School in the Levittown School District welcomed in the holiday season with various celebrations inspired by holidays across the globe. Second graders in Ms. Musante’s

tions such as the Chinese New Year and compared the holiday traditions to their own. Additionally, fourth graders in Mrs. Sullivan’s class used their engineering skills to craft traps that would capture the gingerbread

class used homemade passports to board a flight toward unfamiliar places. In travel scrapbooks, students pondered what kind of holiday celebrations they might find. They learned about cultural celebra-

Fourth graders got creative with traps designed for the gingerbread man.

Students worked in pairs for the festive project.

man. Students had a fun time using their imagination to create their holiday-themed contraptions. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools

Students in Ms. Musante’s class filled out their travel scrapbook with facts about holidays celebrated across the globe.

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There will be a meeting of the Board of Education on Monday, January 8, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York. At that time, the Board of Education will determine whether NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, A/K/A M&T BANK, S/B/M HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff against MELISSA WILLIAMS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 8, 2019, and Amended on August 8, 2022 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 2 Joan Court, Woodbury, NY 11797. Sec 15 Block 175 Lot 82. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $849,624.64 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 005816/2014. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the Court Appointed Referee shall cancel the foreclosure auction. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Alan Gerson, Esq., Referee File # CHJNY469

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Hicksville Middle School sixth graders enrolled in the school’s Family and Consumer Science class recently learned how to knit and have been mastering the art of a knitting the perfect hat. For the second year, the students have participated in a knitting project that produced over 250 child sized hats as small as newborn to be donated to sick children treated at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park. Bryan Sarandrea, Hicksville supervisor of social studies and home and careers, said “Authentic learning experiences such as this are great opportunities for students to demonstrate creativity and care for others. The enthusiasm shown by students while working on this project is an inspiration to the school community.”

Hicksville Middle School students have knitted over 250 winter hats to donate to Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park through a service-learning project. Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools

Fire damages Hicksville home A Christmas Eve house fire damaged a Hicksville residence, but no injuries were reported. According to Nassau County Police, officers and the Hicksville Fire Department responded to a Maple Place home were heavy smoke conditions had

been reported in a first floor bedroom. All residents of the home had evacuated, and the HFD as well as several other fire departments extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Jericho community supports coat drive From page 1 to donate, supporters will have to act fast - the drive concludes on Friday, Dec. 22. “We are all thrilled that the Jericho and Syosset communities are heeding the giving spirit of the holiday season. Their generosity will make it possible for the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless to meet critical needs in our community and across our region,” Legislator Drucker said. “Commu-

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nity partners like the Jericho and Syosset Public Libraries play an integral role in bringing people together to support important causes, and I thank everyone at the library and in the community for so enthusiastically embracing these efforts.” Anyone interested in donating a coat can also contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov for details.

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Experts Reveals Top Destinations for US Travelers in 2024 BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM From French Polynesia to Tokyo, San Juan to Cancún, Skyscanner, a metasearch travel booking tool, combined its search and booking data with its annual consumer behavior survey to produce its annual Travel Trends report for US travelers for 2024. Here’s the lowdown on the top-trending destinations seeing the biggest increase in searches, and which offer the best value-for-money for travelers on a budget, compiled by Lisa Tyndall:

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Top 10 Trending Destinations

So where are people heading in 2024? These are the top 10 destinations for US travelers which have seen the biggest increase in searches yearon-year: Destination % increase in searches* Cayman Islands +483% French Polynesia +227% Osaka, Japan +210% Tokyo, Japan +201% US Virgin Islands +198% Bucharest, Romania +190% Bermuda +184% Taipei, Taiwan +177% St Maarten +155% Oranjestad, Aruba +155% *Cities that have seen an increase in searches from the US between 7/8/22-7/8/23 vs the same period in 2021/22. US travelers are craving island adventure, particularly the tropical climate and white sands of the Caribbean, with six of the top 10 trending destinations being island hot spots. They’re searching for the Cayman Islands, US Virgin Islands and St Maarten as destinations to relax and recharge. Japan continues to make a comeback after re-opening last year, with Osaka and Tokyo featuring third and fourth. The only European destination on the list this year is Bucharest thanks, in

part, to the “Wednesday” impact of the Netflix hit show, which was filmed in Romania, showcasing the country’s gothic beauty.

Top 10 Best-Value Destinations

Where can you get the most bang for your buck this year? These are the top 10 cheapest international destinations (on average) for US travelers in 2024: Destination Average cost** San Juan, Puerto Rico $295 return Toronto, Canada $348 return Nassau, Bahamas $347 return Vancouver, Canada $300 return Cancun, Mexico $422 return Calgary, Canada $429 return San José del Cabo, Mexico $429 return Bogota, Columbia $440 return Puerto Vallarta, Mexico $460 return Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic $460 return **Cheapest international destinations, based

on avg. return flight price between 1/1/23-7/8/23, departing from the US in 2023. Value for money remains a key factor for US travelers, with the cost of rental cars (17%) and food (17%) being the biggest factors determining the destination. However, 39% of US travelers have budgeted to spend more on travel in 2024 compared to 2023, while 45% will spend the same. Only 5% have said they’ll spend less. For US travelers looking for a relaxing beach vacation, the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico and the Bahamas offer some of the most affordable flights from the US, with flights to San Juan and Nassau particularly good value. Whether drawn to the buzzing city life in Toronto, or to the mountains and outdoor pursuits offered in Vancouver and Calgary, travelers will

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Experts Reveals Top Destinations for US Travelers in 2024 Continued from previous page find that Canada has some of the most affordable destinations.

Taste in Music Points to Travel Choices

Would you believe that taste in music might point the way to taste in travel, or at least, help guide a choice for where to go next? Laura Lindsay, Global Travel Trends expert at Skyscanner, combed data from its Travel Trends 2024 report, to offer these notions about what music taste says about a destination you will enjoy: The Vampire - Destination recommendation for 2024: Bydgoszcz, Poland: When it comes to your listening, you like to embrace a little… darkness. The fairytale city of Bydgoszcz is home to a beautiful array of Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, picture perfect streets and outdoor eateries. (Round trip from $359) The Shapeshifter – Destination recommendation for 2024: Tirana, Albania: One moment you’re head over heels for an artist. The next, you’ve moved on.   Most people have yet to discover it, but Albania has historic cities for exploring and a burgeoning festival scene with events throughout the year. (Round trip from $345) The Collector – Destination recommendation for 2024: Osaka, Japan Your taste is sublime. You listen mostly to your own playlists. Osaka is a great destination for those seeking more destination-specific adventures, like the gardens of the Osaka Mint with 120 types of cherry blossoms (Round trip from $437) The Hunter – Destination recommendation for 2024: Rimini, Italy You’re always searching for new favorites. You skip tracks more than other listeners.   Savvy Italians know the cleanest waters, largest beaches, historic roman temples and more lie on the eastern coast, coupled with boutique cafes and more. (Round trip from $481) The Cyclops – Destination recommendation for 2024: Cancun, Mexico When it comes to your listening, you’re loyal and devoted. You like to focus on one genre.   Cancun lets you get lost in white sands and turquoise waters, plus exploring famous Chichen Itza pyramids and Mayan history. Plenty of adventure for your tastebuds, too! (Round trip $150) The Luminary – Destination recommendation for 2024: New York There’s a spark in you, and your listening shows it. You play light, upbeat music more than others. Bet you’re fun at parties. A permanent fixture, New York is a top charter as far as holi-

day destinations. On top of world-class sightseeing, the city is a foodie heaven. Whatever your cuisine, it’s here. (Round trip from $37) The Fanatic – Destination recommendation for 2024: Hvar, Croatia   Once you pick a favorite, you never let go. Your top artist makes up more than a third of your listening.   Croatia has been quietly building a loyal fanbase. Venturing further than Split and Dubrovnik uncovers gems like Hvar, a gorgeous island retreat hosting huge nightlife scenes. (Round trip from $423) The Time Traveler – Destination recommendation for 2024: Los Angeles, California Time Travelers seek out music that’s new to them, “regardless of whether it’s new to the rest of the world.” Every Rockstar has passed through Los Angeles at one point or another. Famous haunts like the Rainbow Bar and Viper Room share the scene with beautiful beaches and food. (Round trip from $37) The Hypnotist – Destination recommendation for 2024: Rome Your concentration is absolute, friend. You like to play albums all the way through, from the opening track to the final note. Just like those songs that stand the test of time, some destinations stand as well, and The Eternal City of Rome is one of those destinations. (Round trip from $352) The Mastermind – Destination recommendation for 2024: Antiparos, Greece Knowledge is power, listener. Which makes you powerful indeed, as you like to study a wide range of different genres. Those looking to enjoy off-thebeaten-track travel with creature comforts should zone out to the backdrop of sparkling seas and sandy shores that is Antiparos. (Round trip from $559) The Alchemist – Destination recommendation for 2024: Kotor Bay, Montenegro Listening is your laboratory. You create your own playlists more than other listeners do.   Nestled in a secluded bay on the Adriatic coast, this fortified medieval old town offers beach and mountains, plus a unique cuisine to dazzle your senses. (Round trip from $198) The Roboticist – Destination recommendation for 2024: Paris, France You like to hit play, kick back, and let the clever algorithms work their magic, track after track.   “Paris is always a good idea. A city

that can be enjoyed time and time again, its bustling café and nightlife scene ever changing alongside a stuffed cultural calendar. (Round trip from $262) The Specialist - Destination recommendation for 2024: French Polynesia The most selective of the bunch. Specialists are curators, but once they fall in love with an artist, they’re all in. French Polynesia is cited as one of the most beautiful countries in the world, a collection of 118 islands across the southeastern Pacific Ocean, loved by celebrities and VIPs. (Round trip from $501)

As Guided Group Travel Explodes, EF Go Ahead Tours Offers Insight to 2024 Travel Trends

As we turn the page to a New Year, many experts are predicting the top travel destinations for 2024. While most predict the “where to,” Lael Kassis, vice president of market innovation & development for EF Go Ahead Tours (GAT), a premier provider of culturally immersive experiences, is predicting a revolutionary change in the “how” travelers will experience the world in 2024: In line with industry predictions, Kassis sees travelers will continue to gravitate toward traveling guided with a group tour operator, especially as they seek out destinations and travel experiences that are more complicated to arrange. On the heels of a 20 percent increase in EF Go Ahead’s Black Friday sale, Kassis offers insights into trends in travelers’ motivations to book, the destinations especially popular for group tours, and the growing travel styles within group travel inspiring new itinerary introductions: Expert Planning-Intensive Destinations Like Asia and Africa Surge in Popularity for Guided Travel: Based on EF Go Ahead Tours’ November 2023 bookings, trips to both Asia and Africa – two highly desired but not easily accessed destinations – were up 70% in sales compared to November 2022. Looking at the first half of 2024, Thailand and Japan departures are both up 57% compared to the same time in 2023, further underscoring travelers want to access these destinations in a guided group experience. “Shoulder Season” is Increasingly the “WOW” Season to Travel: While “hot” seasons like summer will always be popular in Europe, other seasons are growing at rapid rates– even to one of the industry’s most popular desti-

nations like Italy. “Shoulder Season” and off-season, Oct-April, offers less crowds and temperate weather with more access to local charm. Social Tourism Inspires Solo Tour Expansion: The end of 2023 saw a soaring rate of 83% more solo travelers embarking on solo-only group tours than last fall. Based on demand, EF Go Ahead added new tours bringing its collection of solo-only tours up to 18 offerings in 2023 with Portugal, Thailand, Ireland, Greece and Italy being the top sellers. After a tumultuous few years of travel disruptions, it is no wonder that the concept of going solo but never alone is very popular. Solo travelers – having experienced the safety and convenience, unparalleled access, and community created while traveling with a group – aren’t turning back. Influenced by Pop Culture, Custom Group Travel will Gain Popularity: At EF Go Ahead Tours, private group tours start at just 10 people and can be fully customized or built off an existing tour. In just the last 6 months, customized tours are up 26% compared to the same time last year with Italy and Greece being popular destinations. Move over heritage family private travel: Pop-culture led travel from musicians and TV shows are driving 2024 private group travel itineraries. Gastronomic Experiences Will Top Desired Experiences for Foodies & Non Foodies Alike: Gastronomy, or the “relationship between food and culture,” is synonymous with travel. Culinary tourism has boomed in recent years, topping $805.9 billion globally in 2022 and it’s expected to keep growing. ____________________________ © 2023 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com

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A repertoire of resolutions for the New Year BY CLAIRE LYNCH Like many people I’ve made lists and lists of New Year’s resolutions and then early in the year, I failed to make many of my resolutions come true. Feeling let down is not something I want to experience in 2024 so I’ve decided to make these resolutions more manageable. The idea is to have more success. This year self improvement is one of my goals. Each day I will exercise, drink more water, go outside in the sunshine, and when I think of breakfast, lunch and dinner, I will eat realistic portions and make healthier choices. Nutrition is so important and when it comes to choosing to prepare a healthy meal or reaching for some quick and easy fast food, I’ll take the few extra minutes to prepare fresh, nutritious food for my family. On my dinner plate, the goal is to have some protein, carbs and plenty of fresh vegetables. I’ve never been too keen on vegetables but when they are prepared correctly, they taste good and are healthy. I’ll do my best to avoid processed foods and choose fresh ones. Taking baby steps means great things can happen. Rather than focusing on losing 20 pounds all at once, I’ll concentrate on dropping eight pounds in two months’ time. That’s a goal that sounds more realistic - I can manage it and when I accomplish it, I’ll be happy. After all, the truth is when you’re in the 50+ category, most times the motto is “slow and steady wins the race.” In this New Year, I will learn something new each day and that can be large or small. It entails exercising that mental muscle of mine and it can

include such things as refreshing my memory of the capitals of the 50 states, watching “Jeopardy!” every night on TV or embracing a foreign language. Learning things can be challenging but the idea is to expand my horizons. It can be fun, too. I will find time to meditate. I will be mindfully present of where I am and who I am with. When chatting, I want to listen more carefully and give people my undivided attention. Distractions like ringing phones and incoming text messages will be ignored unless they are emergencies so I can focus on who I am with and enjoy our conversation. I will reach out to others and make newcomers feel welcome whether they are in my neighborhood or my card group. Going beyond our comfortable parameters may mean stretching a bit. It makes me feel good when I help someone else feel comfortable, especially when it’s obvious that they are unsure of things because they are new - they walk into a room and have that puzzled, uncertain look about them. In years past there were plenty of promises made, plenty of promises kept and unkept, and that back and forth in and of itself was frustrating. When you think about it, a resolution is a promise. We all have the best of intentions in keeping our New Year’s resolutions but sometimes the demands of daily living get in the way and we let things slip. We aren’t as rigorous as sticking to our resolutions as we should be. As a kid in the 1960s and 70s I remember praying for world peace, for all living creatures and for a green planet. As I look ahead now, my wish is still for world peace and happiness for all.

When thinking about writing this I jotted down some additional thoughts. I look forward to experiencing good things in 2024 and hope that my friends and relatives do, too, so my repertoire of resolutions for the New Year includes: Thinking positively and imagining the best in all situations; Making a wish each time I see a shining star in the sky; Reaching for the stars each time I set a new goal; Extending my hand to ask for help when there is a need; Reaching out my hand in greeting and in friendship; Eating fewer sweets. Skipping desserts and forgetting about those bon bons. Trying kale; Ditching extraneous gadgets. Unplugging devices occasionally; Remembering that at all times, kindness matters. I read recently that change comes about when the thought of staying the same becomes worse than the fear of change. Thinking about that for a minute, I decided I want to change everyday things around me because they are good things to do not because I’m afraid of negative consequences. Choosing to take positive steps sounds more appealing to me than choosing to do something “or else.” That’s not to say that making changes is easy - so often it’s not. There’s a certain uncomfortability with choosing a better diet, with exercising more not less and with reaching out to newbies when I’m perfectly comfortable in my own circle of friends. Who wants to reach for a better thing when the status quo seems fine.

All in all, I get frustrated when I hear people say that resolutions come and go. That can be true for many people but I don’t want it to be true for me - and for my friends and relatives - in this New Year. We have a lot to look forward to. Good things can happen. Wishing won’t make them so but taking action will. Like Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” she tried wishing it but then she realized she had to walk forward on her journey. Only she could take the steps necessary to achieve her goal. Once Dorothy realized that she was over the rainbow her goal was to go home. The Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion could accompany her on her journey to see the Wizard but Dorothy had to step it up. That’s all she wanted. She had support along the way to see the Wizard of Oz but her journey had its challenges. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

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From Closet Chaos to Calm in 4 Easy Steps BY MARY HUNT

Want to make your life easier? Clean out, clean up and get your clothes closet organized. With an organized closet you can see what you have, what fits and the clothes you love to wear. Even better -- everything is easier to find! Here are simple steps to find calm in all that chaos. By the way, these same principles for organizing a clothes closet apply to linen closets, utility closets and your food pantry. And the best part? You can do this without spending a dime, using items and tools you have already. The tools you need are boxes, a full-length mirror and a trash can.

STEP NO. 1: EVERYTHING OUT

That’s right. Remove everything from the closet. All of it -- every last hanger, belt, shoe -- everything. This lets you see exactly the space you have to work with.

Prepare to be shocked by the pile of stuff that comes out of that closet.

STEP NO. 2: DEEP CLEAN

Once you’ve cleared things out, clean the closet thoroughly from top to bottom. If the space still looks a bit dirty even after a deep clean, consider a fresh coat of white paint.

STEP NO. 3: SEGREGATE

Most people -- me included -- hate this step because it means getting rid of everything you do not use or wear. But what choice do you have now that you’ve hauled it out? There’s no way you could get all of this back into the closet, so buck up, and let’s get this job done. Label five boxes (bins, containers) that will allow you to separate everything you took out of the closet. As you determine each item’s value, put it into that specific container.

Box No. 1: Keep Here comes the most important step in this whole process. The goal is to keep only those items you truly love, fit well and you wear (or will wear now that you have found them!). Keep what you love and wear often. That means try it on! Stand in front of the mirror. Does it fit well, giving you that “spark of joy”? Be honest with yourself. If it doesn’t make the mark, out it goes. Put only items into this Keep Box that you have worn or used at least twice in the past year. Be brutally harsh. If it doesn’t fit today, it’s not likely to fit any time soon. Get rid of it. If in doubt, do not put it into this bin. Box No. 2: Maybe This is one of the best ideas ever, from one of your fellow readers. It’s not easy to say goodbye permanently. You are going

to come across items that you’re just not sure. Putting them into the Maybe Box is an easy way to transition. It’s not so much procrastination as it is empathy, kindness. Trust me this works. The Maybe Box may be the one thing that keeps you motivated and in charge of this process. Box No. 3: Consign or Sell Clothes and other items that are not right for you (as evidenced by the fact that you never wear them) but still have a useful life for someone else should go into this bin. These should be either new items with tags, or pieces that have been worn seldom. Note that you are looking for name brands. What you consider ugly may be perfect for someone else. What no longer fits you will fit someone else. Take those items to Continued on page 5

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Medicare and the ‘Temporarily Rich’ BY TOM MARGENAU

Before I write today’s column, there are two important and seemingly unrelated observations I must make. No. 1: Regular readers of this column know that I don’t like to write about Medicare. Why? Because I’m a Social Security expert, but not much of a Medicare expert. No. 2: It seems like there are a lot of rich (or temporarily rich) baby boomers out there. Why? Very often it’s because they are selling off property they own and suddenly have a huge influx of cash. This observation is based on the unusually high number of emails I’m getting from senior citizens telling me about their newfound financial gains. And why they are emailing me is how I bring the two points I made together. Here is one such email I just got today. “My wife and I are in our 70s. We sold some property last year and we ended up with about a million dollars in capital gains, which we duly reported to the IRS. Now the Social Security Administration has sent us a letter telling us our Social Security benefits are being dramatically cut next year. Why in the world are they cutting our benefits? I thought that once we are over our full retirement age, we can make as much money as we want without any reduction in our benefits.” There is a little part of me that wants to respond to folks like these and say something like: “Hey, you got a million dollars and you’re griping? I sure wish I had your problems!” But here was how I actually replied to this particular couple: First of all, you are mixing an apple with an orange. The apple is the Social Security law that says, as you correctly pointed out, that once you reach your full retirement age, there is no earnings penalty. You can work and earn as much money as you want and your benefits will not be affected. But the orange is a totally different law. It’s a Medicare rule, not a Social Security rule. And in a nutshell, that law says that rich people pay more for Medicare. So, what’s happened in your case is that your Medicare premium is going up in 2024. And because that premium is deducted from your Social Security checks, your net benefit went down. I hope you don’t think I’m splitting hairs here. But it’s important that you understand your Social Security benefits have NOT decreased. You are still getting exactly the amount you are due. But again, your Medicare premium did increase -and probably temporarily. As I said, I don’t like talking about Medicare. But I’ve got to do it here to help you further understand what’s going on. There are two main parts to Medicare. Hospital coverage, or Part A, is free once you reach age 65. (You paid for Part A with the Medicare tax deducted

from your paychecks while you were working.) The other main part of the program, called “doctor’s insurance,” or Part B, is paid for by a monthly premium usually deducted from someone’s Social Security check. And even though people always complain about the amount of that premium, $174.70 in 2024, it actually pays for only 25% of the cost of running the program. The taxpayers pick up the other 75%. In other words, senior citizens get quite a subsidy from the government and the taxpayers when it comes to paying for Part B Medicare. So, for years, many people argued that senior citizens should pay a bigger share of the Part B costs. As you might guess, there was a lot of political hemming and hawing on that issue. But eventually, in the early 2000s, President George W. Bush and Congress reached a compromise. They decided that at least wealthy Americans should pay more for their Medicare. How much more depends on a number of factors and on whether you file an individual or joint tax return. To keep things simple, I’ll list the cutoff points for folks filing joint returns -- because most of the emails I get come from couples. The income referred to here is your “modified adjusted gross income,” or MAGI. (Google that if you want to learn more about what MAGI is.) --If your MAGI is $206,000 or less, your premium is $174.70. --If your MAGI is between $206,00 and $258,000, your premium is $244.60. --If your MAGI is between $258,000 and $322,000, your premium is $349.40. --If your MAGI is between $322,000 and $386,000, your premium is $454.20. --If your MAGI is between $386,000 and $750,000, your premium is $559.00. --If your MAGI is more than $750,000, your premium is $594.00. Where things get messy and cause the most confusion is for people who are “temporarily” rich. And again, here we are usually talking about folks who sold some land or cashed in some investments. And then it gets messier still because of the tax years involved. Here is an excerpt from something I found on the SSA’s website. “To determine your 2023 income-related monthly adjustment amounts, we use your most recent federal tax return the IRS provides to us. Generally, this information is from a tax return filed in 2022 for tax year 2021. Sometimes, the IRS only provides information from a return filed in 2021 for tax year 2020. If we use the 2020 tax year data, and you filed a return for tax year 2021 or did not need to file a tax return for tax year 2021, call us or visit any local Social Security office. We’ll update our records.” And this is where things start to get too messy for me to understand or to explain to you. If you want more information, at least I can steer you in

the right direction. First, you should do a Google search under this heading: “Premiums: rules for higher-income beneficiaries.” This leads you to an SSA publication that not only explains the rules (and maybe better than I did in this column), but it also gives you your appeal rights if you disagree with the premium increase. And it also tells you that your premium will go back down once your tax returns no longer reflect any big capital gains. A second good source of information is a Medicare expert. They are called SHIPs. That stands for State Health

Insurance Program (counselor). To find the SHIP nearest you, go to www. shiphelp.org. If you have a Social Security questin, 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. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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It was a tumultuous and challenging year in real estate BY PHILIP A. RAICES How can one describe real estate in 2023? It was challenging, impossible, and difficult for buyers and renters. Mortgage rates being as high as they were with 11 increases over 18 months have caused a lot of pain and disruptions to so many looking for their first place to call home. Its severity affected a good portion of purchasers who had less than stellar opportunities whether it was from battling a bidding war environment not seen before; as well as a lack of choices from a historically diminished low inventory. Due to these bidding war situations, prices kept escalating in this artificially created atmosphere with FOMO (fear of missing out) rearing its ugly head for those who became way too emotional in the buying process; as if it was the end of the world if they didn’t get something. Due to this untenable situation, this inevitably pushed so many back onto the sidelines waiting for lower rates, and prices, greater housing inventory, saving more money or just leaving NYS altogether. I do not see the possibility of lower prices on the horizon because of continued current demand and from those entering their “purchasing years” as well as the continued lack of affordable tenant housing. I don’t see developers catching up for between 5-10 years going forward, as they do not want to overbuild and get stuck, as they did in 2006-2008. Although more construction is happening, lack of affordable and buildable land on Long Island is another factor that has come into play too, causing many to jump back on the fence and wait or join the exodus out of NYS to the top 5 lower-cost states (from InsiderMonkey.com 12/22/23) like Florida, NJ, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

The Fed and Jerome Powell haven’t increased rates over three previous meetings due to the positive outcomes of the slowly decreasing inflation numbers. I have said in past columns, that I am a bit suspicious about the numbers that make up the CPI (Consumer Price Index) making up core inflation; when energy, food, and housing are not included in the computations, due to their volatility in creating a stable inflation composite. Although the first 2 have come down slightly, housing is still not cost-effective for those who want to purchase, so I believe “real inflation” is higher than what they are putting out to the public. Some economists (Forbes January 23, 2023, contributor Q.ai) say the FED should consider using super core inflation as a barometer (CPI plus PCE-personal consumption index), stripping out the volatile aspects of food, energy, and housing from the traditional CPI. At this point, there is no clear agreed-upon definition of super core inflation. My professional opinion, although I am not an economist, is that true accurate inflation today should include food, energy, and housing, even though they are very volatile commodities. But I believe that it would scare consumers from spending, which is 70% of our economy, if included, showing a higher than normal inflation number and maybe enabling it to reach the 2% rate faster, that Jerome Powell wants. True and accurate transparency can be a very slippery slope when it comes to politics and our economy. A column from Greg Iacurci from CNBC on Dec

12th stated the CPI index rose 3.1% in November yoy (year over year) down from 3.2% in October according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although gasoline, natural gas, and some food prices are lower, housing to purchase and rent is considerably higher as well as motor vehicle insurance and repairs, admission to events, and many other categories of things that consumers spend their incomes on, which is part and parcel of the PCE. There are predictions that the FED will lower interest rates by the middle of 2024, but they are not committing to any numbers. But the stock market has been rallying over the last few weeks on the potential of it occurring. This would bode well for purchasers seeking to get back into the market. I’ll take a wait-and-see attitude. However, a key determining factor is the high price of housing on Long Island and current high rates and affordability. If those who have bought in the last 2 years, who paid a high price and interest rate, fall into any of the following categories, then major affordability issues could occur in the future: • Potentially lose their business or job • Overwhelming mortgage and credit card debt • Disabilities and death occurrences • Marital status This may cause those homeowners to consider having to sell to potentially avoid foreclosures and poor credit scores affecting their future for purchasing or renting. If they have sufficient equity, some banks just might consider a moderation of their mort-

gage interest as was done in the crisis in 2008. However, every lender has their policy and each case would be looked out, showing proof of loss of business or job and the lack of income and whatever the bank would request to show need. But planning, knowing what your future might hold and selling right now, and taking your equity with you before a direr event occurs; and keeping your positive credit history would go a long way in securing another place to live. Call me for a free consultation. To all my clients and friends, have a Happy and enjoyable holidays and a more healthier and lucrative New Year. Philip A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42 years experience in the Real Estate industry. He 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.

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From Closet Chaos to Calm in 4 Easy Steps Continued from page 2 a consignment store or schedule a yard sale. Box No. 4: Donate Consider donating your good used items to the Salvation Army or another thrift store. Box No. 5: Trash Clothes and shoes worn out, hopelessly stained, broken or in some other state of calamity go into this bin. Work quickly to ease the pain. Empty this bin often to keep the process moving. Once you’ve divided up everything you took from the closet, move Boxes 2, 3, 4 and 5 to the garage or another place to get

them out of your way for now.

STEP NO. 4: THE FUN PART

Divide and sort the Keep Box contents by season, type and so on. Launder items as needed. Fold and hang as appropriate, putting everything you love back into your beautifully clean closet. Truth be told, these steps are not as easy for me as I might have led you to believe in the title of this post. But I have done them, so I know just how cleansing the results can be and the sense of peace that comes with a well-organized space. It’s a routine I must repeat at least twice a year to keep it that way.

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.” COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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Groceries and the Dating Game BY MARY HUNT

Dear Cheapskate: Can you clarify expiration dates on food products? When it says “Sell By 8/01/23” does that mean it has to be used or just sold by that date? Others show a date of say 2/01/26 on canned or packaged goods. Does that mean you need to use it by this date or what? Some canned or packaged products don’t seem to have any date that I can find. Why is that? I’m so confused! -- Bob D. Dear Bob: The answer, which I can promise you will be much longer than your question, may surprise you. We’re all confused! There is no standardization in the industry. Confusing food date labels lead to staggering food waste in America. The Food and Drug Administration mandates product dating only on infant formula and baby food. Everything else is voluntary. While there is no standardization, the food industry generally follows certain guidelines suggested by the FDA, the operative word being “generally.” Phrases such as “Best Before,” “Better if Used Before,” or “Best if Used By” tell

you how long the product will retain its best flavor and highest quality. They are found on products such as baked goods, cereals, snacks and some canned foods. The food is still safe to eat after this date, but may have changed somewhat in taste or texture. The “Sell By” date is usually found on highly perishable foods such as meat, milk and bread. This date is supposed to guide the way products are rotated on store shelves and allows time for the product to be stored and used at home. The product is still safe and wholesome past this date. For example, milk will usually be good for at least a week beyond its sell-by date if properly refrigerated. Meat that has arrived at its sell-by date should be either consumed or frozen within 24 hours. You can also extend the useful life of milk and baked goods by freezing within a day or so of sell-by date. “Expiration,” “Use By” or “Use Before” are phrases that appear on yogurt, eggs and other foods that require refrigeration. Other dating terms are guidelines, but this one means what it says. If you haven’t used the product by this

date, toss it out. “Guaranteed fresh.” This date is often used for perishable baked goods. Beyond this date, freshness is no longer guaranteed although the product may still be edible. Some products bear a “pack date,” indicating when it was packaged, although this date is often encrypted so that only manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers can read it. The pack date on some products, such as eggs, is shown by a Julian date (1 through 365), January 1 is number 1, and December 31 is number 365. In other coding, letters A through M (omitting the letter I) are often assigned to the months, with A being January and M being December, plus a numeric day, either preceded or followed by the numeric year. The point in all of this is that the fresher your food, the better it is. And processors want to assure customers that their products will remain at peak quality for certain periods of time. Tip: In a properly stocked store, the freshest items will be at the back of the shelf or underneath older items.

For more information on food storage and safety issues, go to www.fda.gov and search “food storage.” 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 “DebtProof Living.” COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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What Kids Will Eat BY CHARLYN FARGO A recently published study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights kids’ eating preferences. We often think kids won’t eat something healthy, but this study found otherwise. The study looked at the availability of lower-sodium lunches in middle schools and how well-accepted the lower-sodium entrees were by students. The surprising thing? Students actually preferred lower-sodium entrees and fruits and vegetables. Data for the study was collected in 13 kindergarten through eighth grade schools in a large school district in New England. Two of the kitchens prepared

and cooked meals from scratch on-site. Two others provided students with a salad bar with multiple fresh fruit and vegetable options daily and meals with locally sourced foods. The rest of the schools had limited cafeterias and minimal kitchen space and only were capable of preparing prepackaged heat-and-serve meals that were provided by outside vendors (but were similar in sodium levels). Two separate plate waste measurements were collected from the 1,985 students in the study. Sodium levels for the meals were categorized as “moderate sodium”, which met the current U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Target 2 sodium requirement of less than 935 milligrams for a meal, and “low sodium,” meeting the current USDA Target 3 sodium requirement of less than 640 milligrams for a meal. The overall meals selected by students had on average 711 milligrams of sodium, with 87% of meals selected meeting the Target 2 sodium standards, and 34% meeting the Target 3 sodium standards. The bottom line? Schools can provide lower-sodium meals that are acceptable to students. It goes back to what Ellyn Satter, a leading dietitian in the field of children’s eating habits, preaches: “Offer children healthy meals, and eventually, they will eat them.” Our job as parents is to continue to offer healthy choices and not second-guess whether a child will eat it. Q and A Q: If an egg has a crack in the shell,

is it still OK to use? A: It depends on the size of the crack, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It’s true that salmonella bacteria, which is associated with food-borne illness, can enter eggs through a crack in the shell. A study in the Journal of Science of Food and Agriculture found that eggs with large cracks in the shells were more likely to contain salmonella compared with eggs without cracks or with only hairline cracks. It’s wise to check the carton of eggs before you buy it to make sure none of the eggs is cracked. If you find an egg that does have a crack when you get it home, break it into a container; cover it; refrigerate it; and use it within two days, the USDA says. RECIPE This is soup season -- cold days and nights with a fire in the fireplace and soup on the stove. Here’s a healthy recipe, from Today’s Dietitian, to warm your soul and your body. Pairing cauliflower and white beans makes a great, low-calorie soup. CAULIFLOWER AND WHITE BEAN SOUP Servings: 6 1 1/2 pound head cauliflower 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (32-ounce) carton low-sodium vegeta-

ble broth 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional garnish: fresh thyme leaves Remove outer leaves from cauliflower. Cut cauliflower florets and stem into 2-inch pieces, discarding any tough parts of the stem. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add celery and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Add cauliflower, beans, broth and thyme, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Garnish each serving with thyme leaves, if desired. Per serving: 100 calories; 5 grams protein; 15 grams carbohydrates; 2.5 grams fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 3 grams fiber; 3 grams sugar; 280 milligrams sodium. Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. For comments or questions, contact her at charfarg@aol.com or follow her on Twitter @NutritionRD.. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

Pillow Talk BY TRACY BECKERMAN Every once in a while, I get bitten by the redecorating bug and I feel compelled to refresh one of the rooms in the house. In the grand scheme of things, this is not as bad, as, say, wanting to refresh husbands. Of course, it might actually be cheaper to get a new husband than a new family room. But since my husband is the one financing the redecorating, it behooves me to keep him around. Besides, I like to see the pained expression he gets on his face when I ask him to look at fabric swatches. When I got the bug this time around, however, we were not really in a position to get new furniture. So, I decided to see what I could do to improve the look of the room without spending a lot of money.

Having watched my fair share of home improvement TV shows, I knew that the secret to creating a new look in our family room on a dime really came down to one word: pillows. “What’s with all the pillows?” asked my husband when he came home from work and saw a dozen different throw pillows fluffed and arranged on the sofa and club chair. I beamed. “Doesn’t it look great? I redecorated with pillows!” He grimaced. “What?” I cried. “You don’t like them?” “We are not Pillow People.” He said definitively. He popped his p’s like they were poison darts. I had no idea what to make of that remark. I assumed it had some kind of negative connotation from the way he said it, but it escaped me how something

as innocuous as a pillow could be bad. “What are pillow people?” I asked. He inhaled deeply. “Pillow People have a lot of pillows everywhere. And they have poufy loveseats. They also have cats. And dried flowers. And candles that make the house smell like vanilla.” I thought for a minute. “And you prefer no pillows and drooly dogs and leather recliners with builtin cup holders and a house that smells like dirty socks?” “YES!” “You had that house. It was your bachelor pad,” I reminded him. “It was a pit.” He shrugged. “I prefer to think of it as comfortable.” “Pillows are comfortable,” I protested. He shook his head and walked over to the couch. “Watch.”

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He went to sit down on the couch, but the pillows took up so much real estate that there was only about six inches of open couch space left at the end for someone to actually sit. He bent down, rested the very edge of his butt on the available couch space, and stared at me. “OK, I see your point,” I admitted. “Good.” “I’ll lose some of the pillows,” I promised. “Thank you.” “But can I keep the new cat?” Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com. COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM

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Mums and Bulbs BY JEFF RUGG Q: I love chrysanthemums. I buy several colors of them each fall. I have tried planting them in the ground but they have never come back in the spring. Any suggestions? A: There are several reasons that they don’t make it through the winter. First, you need to buy a hardy variety. There are around 20 species of mums and thousands of varieties. The different species may be cold hardy from Zones 7 to 4 in the north and as far south as Zone 9. If you live in Zone 5 and plant a mum only hardy to Zone 6 it is possible that it will die over the winter. Some of the prettiest mums are called florist’s chrysanthemums and they are the least hardy, maybe to Zone 7. Second, to protect garden mums from winter damage, wait until the top has been killed by frost. Cut the dead top off at about two inches above the ground. After several hard frosts, cover the plant with six to eight inches of mulch.

This stops the alternating freeze-thaw cycles that can kill the roots. Remove about half the mulch in the spring as the new growth begins to grow. Third, the soil in the flower pot is probably very different from the garden soil. It is likely to just be peat moss and some bark chips or perlite. It will dry out very quickly. Winter air is very dry and even slight winds will dry off the soil. The mulch will help but if there is no snow cover, you may need to water the plants a few times over the winter. Q: Is it too late to plant flower bulbs like tulips? I bought them early but didn’t plant them yet. I don’t want to do all the work in the garden if they won’t grow. Can I pot them up and store them in the garage refrigerator for the winter and plant them in the spring? A: Fall-planted spring-flowering bulbs grow roots when the ground temperature at bulb level is over 40 degrees. Even if the top of the soil is starting to freeze, larger bulbs like tulips and daffodils that are planted as much as six

inches deep can still grow roots. Small bulbs like crocus that are planted in the top couple of inches may not be able to grow roots. I once planted several species and many varieties of bulbs very late in the fall. There were varieties that were supposed to bloom in early, mid and late spring. Since none of them grew roots in the fall, they did that in the spring and then they all bloomed at once in late spring. For most gardeners in northern areas, it is better that the bulbs are in the ground in the fall, even if planted late. Southern gardeners who don’t have cold enough winters to give the bulbs proper growing conditions may buy the bulbs in pots in the spring. Those pots have been kept in refrigerators over the winter. You can do this yourself. Plant the bulbs in pots with normal potting soil for house plants. The wider the pot the better. We don’t need a lot of roots like we would for a houseplant, so a shallow,

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR PNPMS TRUST II, Plaintiff, Against THEOCHARIS PHILIPPOU A/K/A THEOCHARRIS PHILIPPOU A/K/A HARRIS PHILIPPOU A/K/A HARRY PHILIPPOU A/K/A THEOCHAIRUS PHILIPPOU, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 09/12/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court located at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on 1/12/2024 at 2:00 pm, premises known as 2 Prose Street, Hicksville, New York 11801, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Hicksville, Town Of Oyster Bay, County Of Nassau And State Of New York. Section 11 Block 309 Lot 33 And 35. The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $578,855.97 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 1488/2015 If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, the then Court Appointed Referee will cancel the Foreclosure Auction. This Auction will be held rain or shine. Lisa B. Singer, Esq., Referee. THE FRANK LAW FIRM P.C., 333 GLEN HEAD ROAD, SUITE 145, OLD BROOKVILLE, NY 11545 Dated: 1025/23 File Number: 00047 SH

NASSAU COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT NASSAU COUNTY DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff against MUKRAJ SINGH A/K/A MUKHRAJ SINGH, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 30, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at North Side Steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on January 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM. Premises known as 15 Cornwall Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. Sec 0011 Block 0033700 Lot 00008. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Hicksville, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $678,849.39 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 016677/2008. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Foreclosure Auctions will be held "Rain or Shine." Richard Kerins, Esq., Referee File # AYSJN023

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Ring in 2024 at ‘Noon’ Year’s Eve Party at LICM Families across Long Island will be ringing in 2024 at Long Island Children’s Museum’s (LICM) annual “Noon” Year’s Eve celebration, “Countdown to 12!”. Sponsored by Bank of America, the annual family-friendly event invites visitors to take part in all the traditional elements of the holiday, including confetti-filled ball drops on a schedule designed for children… and exhausted parents. This year’s theme, “Let Your Light Shine in 2024”, is inspired by the lighthouse symbol in the Museum’s logo and continues LICM’s celebration of 30 years of community impact. The day’s celebration starts and ends with Times Square-style ball drops (noon and 4 p.m.). In between the opening and closing ball drops, families will make themed crafts and enjoy a DJ-led dance party. Activities throughout the day carry out the event’s theme as families create party items, treats and take-home items to remember a special day at LICM. Guests will make lighthouse hats and night lights, design a beaming, gleaming necklace and a “sparkle and shine” noisemaker. Then they can grab some extra energy as they enjoy a sunny snack before showing off their dazzling dance moves while they wait to join in the countdown to confetti-filled ball drops. “‘Countdown to 12’ has become a true Long Island tradition,” notes LICM President Erika Floreska. “We’re delighted to offer families all the excitement associated with the year-end celebration with the simple substitution of ‘midday’ instead of ‘midnight”. Bank of America returns as the sponsor of this special year-end event, culminating two weeks of programming support at the Children’s Museum. “Cultural institutions, including our longtime partner Long Island Children’s Museum, are vital for engaging our local communities,” said Marc Perez, president, Bank of America Long Island. “Bank of America is committed to partnering with museums to help drive access to educational resources and programming for Long Islanders of all ages. We look forward to ringing in 2024

at the Museum’s ‘Countdown to 12!’ celebration.” LICM created “Countdown to 12!” in 2005 to provide families with the opportunity to celebrate this special occasion together. Family-focused New Year’s celebrations were lacking in the area, but families looking to celebrate certainly were not. “Countdown to 12!” has become an immensely popular visitation day on the Museum’s calendar. LICM will honor the 30,000th visitor to ring in the new year at LICM during this year’s “Countdown to 12!”. The lucky guest will be rewarded with a special gift package. “Countdown to 12!” is typically one of the busiest days in the Museum’s calendar. LICM recommends that visitors purchase admission tickets online (www.licm.org/gettickets) to avoid admission disappointment. All “Countdown to 12!” activities are included with Museum admission on Sunday, December 31.

Holiday Giving & Receiving

Bank of America and Long Island Children’s Museum are further partnering to provide cold-weather gear to children in need in our area. Each child who brings a pair of new, unused gloves or mittens to the Children’s Museum from Tuesday, December 26 through Saturday, December 30, will receive a special thank you -- a $5 Donation Dollar card from Bank of America that can be redeemed for future purchases at the Museum (general admission, theater or workshop tickets), as well as purchases made at the Museum Store or Nunley’s Carousel. Donated gloves and mittens will be distributed by Long Island Cares to children in the region. Help us reach our goal of 2,024 donated gloves or mittens to ring in the new year and keep Long Islanders warm this winter! All activities are held at the Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY. For the safety of our visitors, adults are not permitted in the Museum without children; Museum visitors under 18 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult.

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Bethpage students go on a holiday hunt for a gingerbread baby

Kramer Lane kindergartners searched the school hallways for the gingerbread baby. Bethpage kindergarten students from Kramer Lane Elementary School celebrated the gingerbread man on Dec. 21. Kramer Lane’s kindergarten team continued their annual tradition of conducting a gingerbread man hunt for the students to participate in ahead of the Bethpage Union Free School District’s holiday recess. Students created gingerbread man hats and wore them for the special day. The activity kicked off in Carrie Kenney’s kindergarten classroom where all three kindergarten classes

gathered to watch a read aloud of the book “Gingerbread Baby” by Jan Brett. After the reading, the students learned that the gingerbread baby was loose in the school and had a mission to find him. The kindergarten teachers read clues throughout the search which helped students figure out the next place to look in the building. They stopped by the cafeteria, main office, music room, nurse’s office and library where they collected clues. The final clue brought them back to their classrooms where the gingerbread baby was waiting for

Kindergarten teacher Carrie Kenney read the final note from the gingerbread baby after the students found him in their classroom.

Kramer Lane kindergartners Sophia Trapuzzano (left) and Julianna Lew (right) in their gingerbread man hats. them. Following the fun activity, kindergarten students made their own gingerbread man cookies with the help of family volunteers. The students

had a great time frosting their cookies and decorating them with candy. It was the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming holiday. Photos courtesy of the Bethpage Union Free School District

Kindergarten students at Kramer Lane Elementary School had fun decorating their own gingerbread man cookies. Clockwise from left: Chloe Wong, Lyla Ramalhete and Griffin Bebin.

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The Northside Elementary School community in the Levittown School District rang in the holiday season with a festive week of celebrations. From Dec. 14-21, the Northside student council established multiple spirit days for their peers, teachers and staff to participate in, such as an ugly sweaters day and a winter hat day. On

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Northside goes green for Grinch Day Dec. 19, students wore green to don the appearance of the Grinch or their other favorite characters from Whoville. At the start of the day, every student also made headbands marking Grinch day. Students’ excitement was clear to see as the holiday recess was quickly approaching.

Students had fun expressing their creativity with their clothes and headbands.

Ms. Kirk’s class was excited to show their school spirit. Students at Northside Elementary School wore Grinch-related gear on Dec. 19.

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