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Vol. 77, No. 13

School Board reviews educational goals

DUNE DAY 2017

BY GARY SIMEONE

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino recently joined with Town Officials, Islanders’ legend Bobby Nystrom and caring Volunteers at the 2017 Dune Stabilization Project at TOBAY Beach. Since 1989, the Dune Stabilization Project has been an initiative to help protect TOBAY Beach. This recent event included many caring volunteers working side by side for a great cause. Planting dune grass goes a long way in stabilizing the construction of dunes as it enhances and protects the beach’s environment. Supervisor Saladino (fourth from right), is pictured with Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (third from left), Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (center), New York Islanders’ legend Bobby Nystrom (right) and just a few of the many volunteers who came out for Dune Day 2017 and helped make a difference.

LIRR parking garage in disrepair BY GARY SIMEONE Mahash Abdullah has been a long time commuter at the Hicksville train station. He has always parked his car in the Town of Oyster Bay’s parking garage but says that came to an end a few months ago when he returned to find his car covered in soot. “I looked up at the ceiling in the garage and saw that it was falling apart,” said Abdullah, a Hicksville resident. “I couldn’t

believe it because I never had problems before.” He said he was astonished that the garage, which had only been built a few years ago to ease parking restrictions at the station, was already in a state of disrepair. “After finding that soot on my vehicle I started looking closely around and saw a lot of cracks in different areas of the ceiling and even saw some concrete that had fallen on the ground from above. I

don’t how it got in this condition this fast.” Last weekend, workers were sent to the garage to install support posts to help support the ceilings on the two lowest underground levels of the four story garage. The supports, called screw jacks, are also used to prevent further expanding and contracting of the cracks in the ceiling. See page 5

Hicksville School Superintendent, Dr. Carl Bonuso and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Marianne Litzman, discussed the district’s 2016-17 goals and objectives at the monthly Board meeting last Wednesday night. Goals included development of effective partnerships in and with the school community, evaluation and future needs of each of the districts buildings and implementation of the new Pre-K program. “Tonight we just wanted to give the community a thumbnail sketch of how we are coming along with some of those goals,” said Dr. Bonuso. In the first goal, Litzman focused on the Pre-k program and RTI (Response to intervention) and AIS (Academic Intervention Services) plans and gave some specific academic points that have been addressed throughout the year. “These plans were put together to meet the needs of all learners with emphasis on early intervention in literacy,” said Litzman. She said that the two a.m. and p.m. sessions of the Pre-k program have been going along smoothly at Woodland and Burns Elementary schools. “We’ve also partnered with the Child Care Council of Nassau this year and that’s been going on monthly,” said Litzman. “We also have started a special Pre-k conference day for teachers.” In the area of expanding and effective partnerships with the school community, some of the goals have included maintaining and continuing the Industry Advisory Board and expanding school presence in community with posters, students art, exhibits /work and community service. “Many of our students fine artwork can be seen on the entrance to IKEA throughout the month of March,” said Dr. Bonuso. Dr. Bonuso said that he also wanted to continue and build upon effective “communication tools” such as the Supe’s On initiative and involve community stakeholders in areas such as finance (Audit Committee) and Facilities (Bond Committee.) As far as facilities is concerned, some of the main goals listed to provide students and staff with a safe environment for learning included having the security committee evaluate the immediate and long-term needs of each building and exploring the possibility of having an in-house safety officer in district buildings.

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Hicksville Hall of Fame Deadline is May 15

The Hicksville Public School District is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. All nominations must be received at the Office of Community Services, Hicksville Public Schools, 200 Division Ave., Hicksville, NY, 11801-4800 no later than May 15, 2017. The district is seeking individuals who have achieved not only professional success, but have made meaningful contributions to their community as a whole. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should provide the can-

didate’s name, address, telephone number, year the candidate graduated, the candidate’s profession, community contributions, honors and/or achievements. Nominators should explain what characteristic or achievement makes their candidate special, and include their own name, address and telephone number. Established in 1985, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have achieved distinction in their chosen profession or community — individuals who will serve not only as role models for the Class of 2017, but for all district students.

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Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include: n

A 28-year-old man from Carle Place was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on November 15 at 4:25 a.m. He was arrested at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Carman Avenue in East Meadow. n

At the Hertz Car Rental on West John Street in Hicksville, unknown subjects keyed a victim’s vehicle sometime between 12 noon and 1:30 p.m. on November 15. n

A victim has reported that unknown subjects keyed his vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a home on Heathcote Road in Plainview. The damage occurred between 4 p.m. on November 17 and 10 a.m. the next morning. n

At Burger King in Plainview, a purse was stolen at 3:15 p.m. on November 18. n

At 12:10 a.m. on November 19, a flower planter in the rear yard of a home on Jackson Avenue in Mineola was discovered to have been broken by unknown subjects. n

At the intersection of Dianne Street and North Wantagh Avenue in Bethpage, a 43-year-old man from Levittown was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 4:59 a.m. on November 19. n

At Wendy’s, located on North Broadway in Hicksville, a victim’s car was damaged between 1:30 and 2:39 p.m. on November 19. n

A vehicle’s windows were broken and a nail gun was stolen from the Auxiliary Police Unit 317 in Old Bethpage. The incident occurred between 4:30 p.m. on November 19 and 7:40 a.m. the following morning.

At 3:37 a.m. on November 20, a 60-year-old man from Omaha was arrested while driving on Hempstead Turnpike at the corner of Prospect Avenue in East Meadow, and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

A 25-year-old woman from Saugerties was arrested on November 20 at 4:01 a.m. while she was driving on Hempstead Turnpike and Merrick Avenue in East Meadow. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. n

On Prospect Avenue in New Cassel, a 29-year-old man from Valley Stream was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 9:10 p.m. on November 20. n

Criminal Possession of Marijuana was the charge brought against a 21-year-old woman from Hempstead when she was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on November 20 on Fairlawn Avenue in West Hempstead. n

Assorted shrubs were stolen from a construction site on Jericho Turnpike in Westbury at 7:30 a.m. on November 21. n

On Old Country Road at State Street in Westbury, a 45-year-old man from Glen Cove was arrested at 10:55 p.m. on November 21. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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Oyster Bay Town Councilman Joseph D. Muscarella announced that the Town of Oyster Bay Arts Council (TOBAC) will be hosting an awards ceremony and reception for the participants of the TOBAC Talent Competition and the TOBAC Scholarship Program. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Long Island High School for the Arts’ Seymour Weiner Theatre, located at 239 Cold Spring Road in Syosset. Light refreshments will be served. “Not only are the family and friends of participants invited to the event but the general public is also encour-

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Awards reception for talent competition, scholarship winners

aged to attend the ceremony and be entertained by the works of the Talent Competition and Scholarship winners,” Councilman Muscarella stated. “Winners of both the talent competition and scholarship program will be acknowledged and the artistic works created by the Scholarship Winners will be on display for the community to admire.” For more information regarding the TOBAC Talent Competition and Scholarship Awards Ceremony please contact Executive Director of TOBAC Sharon Betz at 516-797-7933 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

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Syosset High School student, Hershey Wiseman, donated four hours of his time, volunteering with the Town of Oyster Bay Chabad, in Woodbury on the 2017 Purim Project. Not only did Hershey pack over 120 baskets, but he carried them into the specially marked cartons, organized them by location, and he then carried them into the library to prepare them for delivery. Hershey then delivered over 50 baskets to local residents for the joyous holiday of Purim. Mazel Tov to Hershey for this mitzvah, (good deed).

A beautiful rendition at Hicksville Middle School

The Hicksville Middle School Drama Club performed its remarkable rendition of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” to the community March 23-25. Under the direction of Thomas DePalo, approximately 120 students participated in the production of the musical, which featured classical tunes

including “Something There,” “The Mob Song” and “Gaston.” The play featured several outstanding student performers including Alejandro Gonzalez, Rohina Nodrat, Joseph Reyes and Kevin Sandoval, and was a delightful treat for the school and community.

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From page 1 According to Town Public Works Commissioner, Richard Lenz, the $35 million garage which has 1,440 parking spaces, replaced a 37 year old parking structure that was closed in 2008. That structure was found to have cracks in concrete-steel T-beams and the Town spent $65 million to demolish it, build a new one and pay for any related costs. Lenz said before being appointed Commissioner in February, he had looked into problems at the garage and had hired an outside consultant to examine the situation. He said that the Town had also been actively looking into the situation and looking for a remedial plan. “The Town is paying $150,000 for

structural analysis of the garage, tests for the concrete and installation of the screw jacks,” said Lenz. He said the screw jacks will stay in place until repairs to the garage are done this summer. Town Spokeswoman, Marta Kane, said that all of the commuters who had sustained damage to their vehicles as a result falling debris in the garage would be reimbursed by the Town. Abdullah, who commutes five days a week to his job as a Computer Analyst in Manhattan, said he hopes the Town will be able to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. “God forbid anybody walking in the garage would get hurt with concrete falling on top of them. They need to repair this immediately.”

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On Friday, March 24th, Legislator Rose Marie Walker joined Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino and Town Councilman Lou Imbroto at the annual Installation of Officers for the Captain Kathy Mazza Lodge Order

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Seuss-tastic at Woodland

Schools throughout the Hicksville Public School District celebrated National Read Across America and Dr. Seussâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birthday on March 2 with various activities designed to encourage students to read. At Woodland Elementary

School, each class listened to a reading of a Dr. Seuss book by a parent of one of the students in the class. During the month of March, Woodland is also set to host the annual Parents As Reading Partners program, in addition to sponsoring a book

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The class enjoyed learning about Dr. Suess.

Woodland Elementary School parent Yola Baran visited and read to students.

Sweet tradition at Abbey Lane

Upon entering the Abbey Lane Elementary School cafeteria in Levittown, the sweet aroma of candy, icing and graham crackers filled the air as students and parents participated in a gingerbread house making activity. Prior to making the gingerbread houses, the kindergarten students read multiple tales about the famous gingerbread man. During class discussions,

the students compared and contrasted how the gingerbread man was depicted in each tale and discussed how each story was similar and different. The culminating activity was the making and decorating of their own gingerbread houses, making a holiday decoration to be enjoyed during the holiday season.

From left, Abbey Lane Elementary School kindergartners Giuliana Gallina, Aubrey Morales and Natalia Abbate made gingerbread houses during a holiday activity.

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Levittown kindergarten student Joey Vargas is with his father Vincent Vargas during a gingerbread house making activity at Abbey Lane Elementary School.

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Town to hold blood drive on April 13

Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson (left) and Oyster Bay Town Councilman Louis B. Imbroto (right) met with Sharon Silva of the Long Island Blood Services to discuss logistics and outreach for the upcoming blood drive to be held at Town facilities on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Councilwoman Johnson and Councilman Imbroto commended Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, as well as the Town’s Blood Drive Captains and Chairpersons, for their valuable assistance organizing the blood drive, giving back to the community and saving lives. The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding its Blood Drive on Thursday, April 13 to help hospitals meet the ongoing need for blood donations. “Long Island Blood Services cannot meet its vital, life-saving mission without the efforts of the Town’s Blood Drive and its volunteers,” said Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson. “We strongly encourage all those eligible to participate. If you have family members or friends who are willing to donate, please ask them to also support our effort.” “Blood banks need to be prepared 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “This constant state of urgency is why people should always donate whenever they can. Donating is not only quick and easy but it is an entirely safe process. All materials used during the process are sterile, disposable and used only once… by you. There is no danger of contracting any disease, including AIDS. The pint of blood you donate will never be missed by your body, which manufactures an equivalent amount in 24 hours. When broken down into component parts, one single pint of blood can be used to heal and help the bodies of three different people.” Locations for the blood drives are: Town Hall South Conference Room, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Councilwoman Johnson added that in order to qualify as a blood

donor, a person must between the ages of 17 and 75 years old…16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note…weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who has received a tattoo within the past twelve months is ineligible to apply. It is recommended that volunteers eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before the Blood Drive. The Councilwoman noted that all blood types are needed, especially O positive and O negative. Refreshments will be provided for all who donate. In addition, each time someone makes a donation, they earn advantage points redeemable for a wide variety of gifts, gift cards, or other merchandise. Also, McDonalds will be offering a coupon to all donor registrants offering a free large sandwich or salad when you make any type of purchase at McDonalds. For questions concerning medical eligibility call 1-800—688-0900 or visit www.nybc.org. Those wishing to sign up to donate, or in need of additional information, can call Councilwoman Johnson’s office at 1-516-624-6301 or visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com. “A pint of blood may be one of the most important gifts you can give to someone,” Councilwoman Johnson stated. “One pint of blood could be the difference between life and death for one or more recipients. Please help us make this blood drive a huge success. Always keep in mind that we may someday be the ones in need.”

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Amazing Chemaginations at Hicksville HS

Under the direction of teacher Dr. Pnina Powell, students at Hicksville High School participated in the New York Section of the American Chemical Society Chemagination Competition and placed first in

the field of alternative energy. The students â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Michal Lewkowicz, Nabil Chowdury, and Asghar Shah â&#x20AC;&#x201D; displayed their remarkable knowledge and earned the privilege to move on to the regional com-

petition at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania. In addition, students Sonali Malhotra and Manpreet Kaur received second place in the field of Medicine/Health. Photos courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools.

Nabil Chowdhury, Michal Lewkowicz and Asghar Shah.

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Using simple machines to trap a leprechaun

East Broadway Elementary School fourth-grade students in Levittown used their recently acquired knowledge of simple machines and leprechauns to build traps to catch these elusive fictional characters. Working in teams, the students designed leprechaun traps using a wheel axle, screw, wedge, incline plane or pulley. During an hour designated to STEAM

(science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics), each team congregated in the school cafeteria with supplies brought from home. After filling out inventory sheets and reading the challenge rules, the students utilized tape, glitter, Legos, boxes, construction paper and other essential supplies to produce the most effective designs to trap leprechauns.

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Using an incline plane, East Broadway Elementary School fourth-graders Austin Malinowski, Andrew Chizlik, Vincent McCormack and Madison Drauch built a leprechaun trap.

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TWO GREAT SUMMER DAY CAMPS IN JULY Presented by the

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MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP Thursday, July 6 - Friday July 21st (Weekdays Only) -Ages 8–17 (Open to all levels) Join us for an exciting twelve days of singing, dancing, and acting. Your child will learn from our expert staff, who hold advanced degrees in music and have years of experience working in theater and music. The camp will culminate in a scenes concert. Kids will learn vocal technique, acting skills, choreography, how to read a musical score, and much more.

ROCK BANDS SUMMER CAMP Monday July 24th - Friday July 28th• 9am - 3pm -Ages 8–17 (Open to all levels, all instruments and voice Our Rock Bands Camp places your child into his or her own student rock band, each led by one of our world-class instructors. Throughout the camp week, kids learn about music, practice songs, and have fun preparing for a Friday concert.

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The Well Seasoned Chef is proud to introduce Culinary Camp 2017!

Our interactive, three day intensive culinary camp is perfect for your Junior Chef. Each child will learn culinary skills, knife skills, kitchen safety and etiquette as well as mastering new recipes. Our 3 day long camps are Hands-On and include a full sit down lunch and recipe packet. Sophia Brivio, Executive Chef uses only the freshest, organic, and Locally Sourced Meat and Produce. We buy everything fresh for each individual class and never use frozen meats, or vegetables! We are proud to be a NUT FREE Facility and accommodate many dietary restrictions and allergies. *Please Alert us AHEAD of time of any food allergies or restrictions* SESSION ONE: July 18, 19, 20 10:00am-12:30pm $225 per child KIDS AGES 8-12 Day 1: Knife Skills, Grilling, and Roasting Day 2: Knife Skills, Saute’, Baking, Sauces Day 3: Knife Skills, Braising, Baking, Plating

SESSION TWO: July 25, 26, 27 2:00pm-4:30pm $225 per child TEENS AGES 13-16 Day 1: Knife Skills, Grilling, and Roasting Day 2: Knife Skills, Saute’, Baking, Sauces Day 3: Knife Skills, Braising, Baking, Plating

SESSION ONE: July 18, 19, 20 2:00pm-4:30pm $225 per child TEENS AGES 13-16 Day 1: Knife Skills, Grilling, and Roasting Day 2: Knife Skills, Saute’, Baking, Sauces Day 3: Knife Skills, Braising, Baking, Plating

SESSION THREE: August 1,2,3 10:00am12:30pm $225 per child KIDS AGES 8-12 Day 1: Knife Skills, Grilling, and Roasting Day 2: Knife Skills, Saute’, Baking, Sauces Day 3: Knife Skills, Braising, Baking, Plating

SESSION TWO: July 25, 26, 27 10:00am-12:30pm $225 per child KIDS AGES 8-12 Day 1: Knife Skills, Grilling, and Roasting Day 2: Knife Skills, Saute’, Baking, Sauces Day 3: Knife Skills, Braising, Baking, Plating

SESSION THREE: August 1,2,3 2:00pm-4:30pm $225 per child TEENS AGES 13-16 Day 1: Knife Skills, Grilling, and Roasting Day 2: Knife Skills, Saute’, Baking, Sauces Day 3: Knife Skills, Braising, Baking, Plating

Taking on the UCPN Trivia Challenge Students at Kramer Lane Elementary School in the Bethpage Union Free School District participated in the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Trivia Challenge event. Trivia Challenge is an academic fundraising event that combines education, philanthropy and fun. In teams of four, participating students take a

100-question Trivia Challenges written test, which covers a wide variety of subjects from academics to popular culture. Students raise money for UCPN by asking their family and friends to sponsor them to take the test. A team of Kramer Lane fourth-graders placed sixth and a team of fifth-graders placed fourth overall.

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Spring Adult Co-Ed Badminton & Volleyball Programs

Spring is here and residents are invited to take part in the Town of Oyster Bay’s Summer Adult Co-Ed Badminton and Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Programs, according to Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia. The programs are open to those 18 and older and will be held at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center. The volleyball program starts on Tuesday, April 4 and will be conducted on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The badminton program starts on Thursday, April 6 and will be held on Thursdays and Sundays from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The programs, which are 12 weeks in duration, are $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Proof of residency is required for the discount. “The Adult Co-Ed Badminton Program and the Adult Volleyball Program provide a healthy and com-

petitive atmosphere for residents to enjoy throughout the springtime,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “ The beginning of spring makes for an ideal opportunity to increase your health as well as have fun while doing it. These programs not only offers residents health benefits but a social outlet for making new friends.” Councilwoman Alesia noted that registration for both programs will take place at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, 167 Broadway in Hicksville, on Tuesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. After these dates, registration will continue based on availability. Please note that the schedule may be subject to change and residents are encouraged to inquire about special holiday scheduling. For further information, contact the Hicksville Athletic Center at (516) 7338418.

Registration for spring fitness classes Residents interested in maintaining or improving their levels of fitness are invited to take part in the Town of Oyster Bay’s popular spring fitness programs, which will be returning this April, according to Town Councilwoman Michele M. Johnson. The spring fitness classes are for individuals 18 years of age or older and will be held at the Hicksville Athletic Center. “These fitness programs provide a terrific form of aerobic exercise that builds strength as well as increases general flexibility,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “Courses available include Zumba, yoga, and cardio kickboxing.” Registration for the Spring Fitness programs will take place at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center (167 Broadway, Hicksville) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 30, and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 1. Following these dates, registration will continue at the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center, based on availability. Each program is 10 to 12 weeks in length

with a fee of $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents. Zumba classes will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays (starting Monday, April 3), and 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on Wednesdays (starting Wednesday, April 5). The yoga classes will be held on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (starting April 3), Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. (starting April 4) and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (starting April 8).The cardio kickboxing classes will be held on Mondays from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning on April 3. “These healthy fitness programs are very popular among residents because it gives them an outlet to enjoy exercising and staying in shape, all while meeting new people,” Councilwoman Johnson said. “It is always recommended that participants check with a physician before participating in any physical fitness program.” For more information, or to inquire about special holiday scheduling, call the Hicksville Athletic Center at 516733-8418.

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Levittown Supt. honored as Pathfinder

Supervisor Anthony J. Santino and members of the Hempstead Town Board honored 11 women who live or work in the Town of Hempstead for their outstanding contributions to the community at the town’s annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Hempstead Town’s Annual Pathfinder Awards Ceremony celebrates the victories and profound contributions of women in a variety of roles. Among the honorees was Dr. Tonie McDonald, Superintendent of Schools of the Levittown School District. “Whether we look at our honorees’ efforts to feed the hungry, study cures for cancer, inspire through education or create jobs as an employer, the women whom we honor at this ceremony are developing opportunities for future pathfinders,” noted Supervisor Santino. Born and raised in Levittown, Dr. Tonie McDonald has dedicated her life to educating the community’s young people. Her investment in America’s first suburb runs so deep that Tonie

settled and raised her own family in Levittown. Immediately after receiving her Master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi, Dr. McDonald began her career with the Levittown School District. She began as a teacher, was on the PTSA and was a mentor to new teachers. She was honored by Division Avenue High School as Teacher of the Year and received the Honorary Life Award from the school’s PTSA. She was promoted to Social Studies Chair and director of pupil services before moving on to assistant business manager and assistant superintendent for business and finance. She continued to pursue her education at Hofstra, earning her doctorate. Shortly thereafter, Dr. McDonald was named Superintendent of Schools for the Levittown School District. She is also an active member of the Levittown Kiwanis Club and volunteers with the Boy Scouts and Habitat for Humanity. In addition, she takes the time to help mentor her former students who have expressed interest in pursuing a career in education.

Supervisor Santino (2nd right), Councilman Anthony D’Esposito (left) and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad (right) present Dr. Tonie McDonald of Levittown with the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award in the category of Community Affairs.

“Easter Village” at Old Bethpage Restoration

Old Bethpage Village Restoration will host “Easter Village” on Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Visitors will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, crafts, bounce houses, scavenger hunt, potato sack races, egg relay races, balloon twisting, face painting, pictures with live bunnies, as well as candy, popcorn, cookies and juice.

Pre-sale tickets are $12 and can be purchased at: www.obvrnassau.com Old Bethpage Village Restoration is located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage (Exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway). For further information please call Old Bethpage Village Restoration at (516) 572-8400.

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NYT Travel Show: Budget Travel Guru Matt Kepnes Offers Easy Ways to Save Big Money When You Travel

Dining out in Gjirokaster, Albania, where the dollar goes far © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com BY KAREN RUBIN

When I first Eurailed across Europe when I was in college, I was among the minions clutching Arthur Frommer’s

“Europe on $5 a Day.” A new budget travel guru, Matt Kepnes, has come on the scene with a tome for today, “How to Travel the World on $50 a

Day (Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter)”. Kepnes shared his strategies for traveling on a shoestring at the 2017 New York Times

Travel Show, in his talk, “12 Easy Ways to Save Big Money When You Travel” to a standing room/sitting wherever you

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could find floorspace audience, in which he shared tips on how to bank smart, save on flights, book quality budget accommodations, eat for cheap, and save on transportations and attractions. Here are Kepnes’ key strategies: Use Your Money Wisely: •Avoid ATM fees •Buy in the local currency •Never exchange money in airports (Travelex is bad) •Never use travelers checks •Never use random ATMS •His recommendations: CapitalOne, Fidelty, CharlesSchwab (open an account and get a card), Global ATM Alliance Collecting points or miles to fly free is an art that lately has stymied even travel experts. There is even a term for it, Kepnes says: Travel Hack is the art of collecting points/miles that can be used for free flights and hotel rooms (see nomadicmatt.us/HackTravel) Kepnes offered these strategies, beginning with the notion that you can get 50,000-100,000 points as a bonus just for signing up. He says he recently took a flight from Germany to Austria for just $7 out of pocket. Get a Travel Credit Card •Get a card that gives something back, even if you only travel once a year •That offers consumer protection •That avoids foreign transaction fees •Use everyday spending to amass points or miles •Pay your taxes to the government on a credit card (to accumulate points). •Get a new card and pay your taxes on it •His favorites: Chase Sapphire Preferred, Chase Ink, American Express SPG, Barclaycard Find Cheap Flights •Be flexible with date/time/ destination •Fly budget airlines: WOW, Norwegian Airlines (Ny-Oslo-Bangkok for $400) •Best sites to find flight deals: •HolidayPirates – great for Europe •The FlightDeal – out of US •SecretFlying-flights anywhere •Ignore the “myths” (such as the best day of the week to book is a Tuesday) •Search in other currencies (choose a weak currency, like New Zealand and search in that currency; often, prices cater to a local market) •Search as one person If you are a student or educator, you can take advantage of discounted travel at such sites as. STATravel for students and teachers; ISIC (he says he traveled Athens to Bangkok for $350).

Green Tortoise hostel in San Francisco: Staying in a hostel isn’t just inexpensive, but provides for social interaction, let’s you save on eating out by cooking your own meals. Green Tortoise also organizes dine-arounds and tours © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Best tour in San Francisco is, of course, the cable car: just $7 to ride. And definitely visit the San Francisco Cable Car Museum, admission is free © Karen Rubin/ goingplacesfarandnear.com Cheap Flight resources: •Googleflights •Kayak (Don’t book through kayak, he says, just use for reference and get a second opinion) •Momondo (search websites around the world) •SkyScanner (search websites around the world) Stay Cheap Stay in Hostels: •Hostels are budget friendly •Made for socializing and meeting people •Have a kitchen to cook your own food •Usually offer the option of a private room and private bath

•Centrally located •Knowledgeable staff (know what’s going on, where to go) Source: Hostelworld Hostels have really upped their game, Kepnes says. They are nicer, typically offer WiFi, rooms are cleaned daily, offer breakfast, and even organized tours Hostels offer a social aspect even if you are staying in a private room (because there are communal facilities and the people who stay tend to be outgoing) “Cheapos stay in hostels so the staff are experts about cheap restaurants, what to do for free or inexpensively.” Sharing Economy •Bypass the traditional travel

industry •Gives access to locals using their own assets and skills to become small tourism companies with cheaper prices. •Locals know where to find Share Accommodations: •AirBnb •A Camp in My Garden (which directs you to places where you can pitch a tent in someone’s backyard) Where to stay with locals (for free) – these sites do vetting and offer reviews: •Be Welcome •GlobalFreeloaders.com •The HospitalityClub •Couchsurfing Kepnes notes that these kinds of shared accommodations are not just for youthful backpackers; a lot of families take advantage as well, and see it as an opportunity to expose their kids to other cultures. Eat Cheap: •Eat cheap, skip fancy meals, don’t eat out every meal; cook your own meals; take your own water bottle. •Avoid eating near tourist areas (he has a five-block rule) •“Don’t ask ‘Where should I eat?’ (because you are a tourist). Ask ‘Where did you eat?’ That’s how you find the local, cool restaurants. •Use apps to find local hotspots, like FourSquare, OpenRice, Yelp Sharing Food Economy: •EatWith •CoLunching (feed your network) •MealSharing Get Around Cheaply: •Use public transportation •Ask hostel staff for timetables and cheap transportation options •Avoid taxis •Get a train pass (ie. Eurail, or in-country pass) •Hitchhike •Rideshare •Ride Sharing sources include: -BlaBlaCar -Liftshare.com -Gumtree -Zipcar -Flightcar -Jayride -Kangaride Kepnes says he hopped a ride from Geneva to Zurich with a father who was driving his son back to school, which cost him $10) “You save money and meet people in a way you wouldn’t if you just booked transportation.” Seeing Things/doing Things City Tourism Cards, which you can find through tourism offices and/ or online, often provide admissions or discounts to multiple museums and attractions, city tours, public

Europe; Free Tours By Foot) •Google It! (Use as terms “free things to do in...”; “free activities in....”; “cheap events in...”, “what do locals do for fun in NYC?”) Tour with Locals •Connect with local guides (for example, Athens tourism bureau matches you up with a volunteer guide, myAthens.org; Big Apple Greeters through the NYC visitor bureau connects travelers with a local tour guide) •These tend to be small, intimate groups and offer quirky experiences like -Hidden Treasures of Paris -Florence: Bike the Local

Backroads -A Photojournalist’s NYC -Melbourne’s Street Art -San Francisco: Urban Night Hiking -Istanbul: Learn to Bargain Sources: ShowAround, Rent-a-Guide, Vayable Where to Meet Locals: •Online communities •Forums.nomadicmatt.com •BootsnAll •Lonely Planet’s forums •Couchsurfing (host travelers; stay with locals; grab coffee with travelers/ locals; travel events)

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transportation, restaurants, shopping. You typically purchase these by the number of days, (1, 3, 5, 7) •CitizenCards: Some places have passes only for country, county or city residents, like London restaurants for UK residents, Kepnes suggests you can get around this by using your AirBnB address. Find Free or Inexpensive Activities •Ask tourist offices (and go online) and hostel staff •Time Out •The Local (Europe) •Take free walking tours (New

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When Slang and “Proper English” Face Off BY CLAIRE LYNCH One thing about the society we live in is that every few years the words we use change. Fads come and go, slang creeps into our daily language, and words and phrases that used to be commonplace slowly slip away. The vernacular is how we talk, it’s our everyday speech. The word “vernacular,” which appeared around the year 1600, is from the Latin for “native to a country.” It is used in English in the sense of Latin “vernacula vocabula,” in reference to language. (dictionary.com) Not so long ago some people used to say, “You’d best go along now,” but I really don’t hear that anymore. Another example is “repast.” For instance, “A repast was served after church services.” Chow, victuals, vittles, filling station, etc. are heard less and less frequently. Across the country people have always changed the plural form of “you.” Various dialects have come up with solutions, from the Southern “y’all” to “you guys.” In Delaware, the first state, some residents say “mongstye.” I confess that I never heard that one before. Some people are known to say, “Yous want anything else?” In western Pennsylvania they prefer to say, “you’uns.” (witf.org, Heather Woolridge, 2009) Pennsylvania Dutch words and phrases have their own quaint place and most often these terms are from the German. One example is, “Quit fressin’ around before dinner.” Some older residents still refer to cottage cheese as “smear case” (German, Schmierkäse). Many children were admonished for “rutching around,” meaning “squirming.” Rutschen means “slide” in standard German (a sliding board is a Rutschbahn). Sometimes English words are combined in nonstandard ways. “It wonders me” for “I wonder,” “what for” meaning “what kind of” are all attempts to translate German phrases word for word. A quaint Pennsylvania saying is

“redd up,” meaning to tidy up, to put things away or in order. One idea is that it’s really “rid up,” because in the process you many get rid of things. In central Pennsylvania, a friend may “leave” you use her phone so you can “let” a message on someone’s answering machine. Experts speculate that the confusion stems from indistinct verb forms. The past tense of “let” is “let.” The past tense of “leave” is “left.” People want to make a distinction between the present and past tense, so they say “left” for the past tense of “let.” (Gene Rohrbaugh, witf.org, 2009) Many people use the verb “sweep” when they mean they are running a vacuum cleaner, for instance. In other areas, people “sweep” with a broom. I read that the military for years has been a big user of slang because of military urgency during wartime. E.g., a “bird” is a helicopter,” a “COP” is a Combat Outpost which is a small base that’s often in a hostile area and a “big wheel is “anyone with a little authority.” In medical jargon, when someone sends for an ambulance they often call it a “bus.” In St Louis, MO, it is not uncommon to call an ambulance a “wagon.” Before the “horseless carriage,” ambulances were horse-pulled wagons. As tradition would have it, when motorized ambulances came about, those people who were involved in the ambulance business continued to call them “wagons.” Newer generations came in, but they picked up the vernacular from the old timers and the tradition continues today. Things people say in Oklahoma usually aren’t heard in New York and one example is, “I’m fixin’ to head into town.” Here, we intend to go into town or we are getting ready to go into town but to each his own. Thank you is expressed many times as “’Preciate it” in Oklahoma and folks there like to “warsh” something. It’s “skeeter” not mosquito. Different parts of the country have their own colloquialisms - Boston often says “pop” and we say “soda.”

My Connecticut friends call big sandwiches “grinders” and we call them “subs.” And some people, especially in Philadelphia, call them “hoagies.” One interesting nuance of language is the merger of vowels in certain parts of the U.S. such as pronouncing “steel” as “still” and “field” as “filled.” One of my friends in western Pennsylvania talked about her dad working in the “still mills” and it took me, a New Yorker, a minute to process what she was saying. This subtle and elaborate shift in vowel production is not conscious. Some people start saying certain words or phrases and over time they catch on – in families, in communities, in cities and in regions of the country. In Boston aka Beantown, which refers to the regional dish of baked beans, it’s commonplace to hear native Bostonians say something like “This cake is wicked good!” They’ve also been known to say, “I’ll have a drink from the bubbler (water fountain).” In Seattle many residents have their own slanguage (slang/language). They often say “The mountain is out”.... translation, “It is sunny/clear enough to see Mt. Rainier.” They also talk about their “copcycles” which are cops on bikes. Seattle was the first major city in the U.S. to put police officers on bicycles. Residents are known as “Seattleites” or maybe “Seattleans?” There’s a question. Not to be outdone by any major city, San Francisco has the “Eastside O” which is East Oakland. Many residents

say “flammy” which is short for flamboyant. San Francisco is home to hippies, techies, and fashionistas while being known for its summers, landmarks, architecture, fog and rolling hills. They like calling their lovely city San Francisco, named after St. Francis of Assisi (the first Spanish settlement in San Francisco was built in 1776 and was named Mission San Francisco de Asis, and today is called Mission Dolores) not “Frisco.” They cringe when they hear the word “Frisco.” The residents are known as San Franciscans. Mark Twain once famously said about the city of San Francisco: “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Sure it’s windy there in San Francisco, much windier than in San Diego or Los Angeles, but it’s a fascinating city. And even natives are still blown away by the view every time they cross the Golden Gate or the Bay Bridge. Those are two beautiful things about the City by the Bay. But speaking of language and how some people use one term and others say another, most of us say “crayfish” to refer to the freshwater crustacean, but close to areas that prefer “crawfish” or “crawdad.” In New York City we have SoHo (South of Houston Street). In Austin, TX, meet “SoCo.” The South Congress district is a thriving community of restaurants, shop and food trailers. See page D5

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Working Seniors Pay Taxes and May See Benefit Increase BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: I just turned 71 years old. I have been getting Social Security since I was 66. I was having trouble making ends meet and I recently took a job doing some consulting work. I just got my first paycheck, and I was surprised to learn they are taking Social Security taxes out of my paycheck. I thought once you are getting Social Security, you no longer have to pay taxes into the system. Am I right? A: You’re wrong. Everyone who works (at a job covered by Social Security) must have Social Security payroll taxes deducted from his or her paycheck. And you pay those taxes whether you are 21 years old or 71 years old. A better question you might ask is this: Will those extra taxes I pay increase my Social Security check? The answer is that it depends. But before I explain that answer, I want to make a general comment about working senior citizens. Occasionally, I speak about Social Security at retirement seminars. One of the slides I use in my PowerPoint presentation is a pie chart that shows the aggregate income of seniors. As you might guess, Social Security is the biggest piece of that pie. When I first started using this slide (about 25 years ago), one of the smallest pieces was “earnings from a job.” But that slice of the pie has grown remarkably, especially over the past 10 years or so. It is to the point where it is now the second biggest piece, just behind Social Security. In other words, although Social Security is still the biggest source of income for retirees, job earnings is now the second most common source of income -- way more than pensions, savings or other income. So now, back to the question: Will those taxes you pay increase the amount of your Social Security check? To understand the answer, you have to understand how Social Security retirement benefits are figured in the first place. Simply stated, your Social Security retirement benefit is based on your average monthly income, indexed for inflation, using a 35-year base of earnings. So, when you initially filed for Social Security, the Social Security Administration looked at your entire earnings history. Then they adjusted each year of earnings for inflation. The inflation adjustment factor depends on your year of birth and varies from one year to the next. Here is just one example. Because you just turned 71, you must have been born in 1946. And let’s say that you made $7,000 in 1970. When figuring your Social Security benefit, SSA multiplied that $7,000 by an inflation adjustment factor of 6.25. In other words, instead of $7,000, they actually used $43,750 as your 1970 earnings when figuring your

Social Security benefit. Because there are literally thousands of these inflation factors -- depending on a person’s date of birth and the year in question -- I simply cannot list them here. SSA produces a pamphlet for each year of birth (for recent retirees) that lists these inflation factors. If you’re interested, go to www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs and click on “Retirement.” Then find the publication labeled “Your Retirement Benefit -- How It Is Figured” for your year of birth. And now, back to the retirement calculation. After SSA indexes each year of earnings for inflation, they pull out your highest 35 years and add them up. Then they divide the total by 420 -- the number of months in 35 years -- to get your average monthly inflation-adjusted income. Your Social Security benefit is a percentage of that amount. The percentage used depends on a variety of factors (explained in the publication referred to in the prior paragraph). For most retirees, it’s roughly 40 percent. So when you are working and paying Social Security taxes after you start receiving Social Security benefits, those additional taxes you are paying will increase your monthly Social Security check IF your current earnings increase your average monthly income. In other words, if your current annual income is higher than the lowest inflation adjusted year of earnings used in your most recent Social Security computation, SSA will drop out that low year, add in the new higher year, recalculate your average monthly income, and then refigure your Social Security benefit. For example, let’s say that the $7,000 you made in 1970 was the lowest year in your current Social Security computation. Let’s further say that you will make $35,000 this year. You might assume that because $35,000 is much higher than $7,000, you should get an increase in your Social Security checks. But remember, SSA didn’t use $7,000 in your benefit calculation. They used the inflation-adjusted amount of $43,750. Because your current earnings of $35,000 are lower than the low year of $43,750 used in your Social Security retirement computation, the additional earnings do NOT increase your average monthly income, so your Social Security benefit would not be increased. On the other hand, if you will make $70,000, for example, that would increase your benefit. SSA would replace this current low year of $43,750 with the new higher year of $70,000, recompute your average monthly wage and refigure your benefit. How much you will get depends entirely on your past earnings and your current income. Monthly benefit increases can be as little as about $5, or as much as $50 or more. But on average, a year of earnings will increase your benefit by about $20 per month.

SSA has a software program that automatically tracks the earnings of working Social Security beneficiaries and refigures their benefits to see if any increase is due. It’s called the Automated Earnings Reappraisal Operation. It generally happens between May and October of each year. In other words, IF your 2017 earnings increase your average monthly wage

and thus your Social Security benefit, generally you will see that increase between May and October 2018. SSA would send you a notice indicating the increase in your monthly benefit, and it would be retroactive to January 2018. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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allows a Wi-Fi compliant device to connect to a wired network. The wireless access point usually connects to a router (via a wired network) as a standalone device, but it can also be an integral component of the router itself. Then there is “monitor.” I often monitor the weather to see what I should wear each morning. But now monitor is a common computer term, actually a device used to display information visually. It’s hooked up to a CPU, which I won’t define here, and a mouse which helps the user navigate on the screen. New words and phrases come along and I know that sometimes I’m not comfortable using them. I remember being at work several years ago when my co-workers and I were talking about our computers and the “mouses” that were attached to them. Then I wondered out loud if the plural of mouse was mouses, mice or what really was the proper term? Like many others, I’m sure, I was stumped but settled on mouses even though the English major in me cringed whenever I said it (and I still cringe!). For many years I’ve used a cell phone but about five years ago I stepped up and got a smart phone. It has a lot more features, such as being able to send email, being able to surf the ‘Net, watch movies, play games and more. There are more features than I even have time for. Sometimes, while waiting for a plane, a train, whatever, I pull out my smart phone and Google the word “mouses” just to see what comes up. There are two entries – 1) that small, furry thing and 2) use a mouse to move a cursor on a computer screen. And just think, I can have a wired mouse or a wireless mouse. There are so many options – and so many new terms! It’s amazing!

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Major museums and institutions are not just enhancements to a trip, but often are the centerpieces for travelers. Here are a few major ones this season: Heritage Museums & Gardens Announces an “Up Close and Personal” 2017 Season Imagine having a concierge-style tour of expansive gardens and exceptional exhibits, the opportunity not only to see a classic automobile, but actually to ride in it, to take classes with art experts, and to have exclusive after-hours access to a great exhibit and food truck cuisine. These and other experiences are available to visitors during the 2017 season at Heritage Museums & Gardens, in historic Sandwich, on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. “We’re taking our mission of exploration, discovery, and learning to a new level in 2017,” said Ellen Spear, President and CEO at Heritage Museums & Gardens. “From the moment visitors arrive, there are multiple options to experience Heritage in fun and engaging ways. Because there’s so much to see and do, this season our visitors can enjoy personalized, behind-the-scenes tours that cater to their interests and get them up close and personal with our collections, gardens, and exhibits. They’ll even have the opportunity to ride in one of our historic cars.” Heritage opens for its season (April 15-October 9) with a special exhibit, Painted Landscapes: Contemporary Views. Featuring the work of Alex Katz, one of the most widely recognized American artists of this century, Paul Resika, Sam Cady, April Gornik, and others, the exhibit offers a range of styles, subjects, and approaches which, when taken together, form an intimate, contemporary, and startlingly

beautiful collection that addresses what landscape painting is today. Each artist featured takes acute notice of the physical world at a time of heightened awareness of the landscape, informed by today’s concerns, including climate change, environmental health, conservation and the green movement. Guest curator of the exhibit is New York art expert Lauren Della Monica. To complement the exhibit, Heritage will offer a panel discussion with artists whose work is on display, as well as Plein Air Painting and Pastel Workshops throughout the season, led by renowned Cape Cod artists. Heritage’s 2017 outdoor installation, Points of View (June 3-October 9), features art set within the gardens and grounds of Heritage, in which artists play with the concept of point of view. A variety of materials are incorporated that enhance the viewer’s appreciation of the gardens and grounds while challenging them to think about what a point of view can be. As an added bonus, visitors get the chance to talk with the artists as they install their sculptures during Artists in Action Days (May 20 and 21). Also part of Heritage’s 2017 season are a number of new events and activities, for an additional fee, including concierge-style tours—90minute tours that provide behind-thescenes views and “inside” information about the exhibits, gardens, and more— which will be offered twice daily, June 17-September 17. Fall activities include a Halloween Fest as well as the Heritage Hoppy Fall Festival on September 23, from 10-5 pm. Hoppy Fest features beer tastings from local Massachusetts breweries— including Cape Cod Beer, Cisco Brewers, Independent Fermentations Brewing, Castle Island Brewing Company, and

Painterly scenes abound at Heritage Museums and Gardens, in historic Sandwich on Cape Cod is actually the theme of this year’s exhibition Landscapes: Contemporary Views.

more—along with a presentation on the history of beer brewing, a demonstration of home brewing techniques, and a talk and book signing with Lauren Clark, author of Crafty Bastards. Visitors can also enjoy fall-themed treats and take photos under an archway of living hops grown at Heritage. Heritage’s focus on family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the season includes Family Fun Fridays, which begin on Friday, June 30, and take place on Fridays through August 18, the popular two-acre Hidden Hollow™ outdoor family discovery space with a gigantic treehouse, free rides on the vintage carousel, and special programs throughout the season. Also opening, on April 13, is The Adventure Park at Heritage, which includes aerial trails in the treetops and interpretive nature trails below. As the largest public garden in southern New England and home of the most comprehensive collection of rhododendrons and hydrangeas in the country, Heritage’s renowned gardens will be in bloom for The Rhododendron Festival (May 27-June 4) and The Hydrangea Festival (July 7-July 16). During these festivals, a number of informative workshops and walking tours of the gardens, led by horticulture experts, will be available. Special horticulture events include Hydrangea University (July 7) and The Standard Flower Show (July 11-13). Heritage is home to gems of the automobile world that celebrate America’s love of automobiles as well as technological innovation, featuring vehicles that convey excellence in restoration and historical significance. This season’s “Collector’s Corner” features rarely seen autos on loan from private collections, includes a 1965 Cadillac with 1,700 original miles, a 1964.5

Mustang Convertible, and a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350. The Heritage Annual Auto Show (June 10; rain date June 11) is a family-friendly event that highlights antique and classic automobiles, hot rods, custom cars, and—new this year, motorcycles—in excellent original or restored condition. Throughout the season, Behind-the-Scenes Auto Tours provide visitors with an exclusive peek at Heritage’s automobile collection in storage and inside information. Set on 100 stunning acres of gardens, nature trails, and open spaces, Heritage Museums & Gardens is the only place where you can browse through rare works of art, fly through the trees on a zip line, and see iconic antique automobiles all in one day. Explore Hidden Hollow™, an interactive outdoor discovery area for kids of all ages. Take a ride on the vintage carousel. And find your own special spot on Cape Cod. The 2017 season runs from April 15-October 9. Open daily, 10 am-5 pm. More information is available online at heritagemuseumsandgardens.org or by calling 508-888-3300. Blockbuster Exhibition of Works by Andrew Wyeth Opens in June The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, PA is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Andrew Wyeth’s birth by mounting a landmark exhibit of the artist’s works. More than one hundred of his finest paintings and works on paper, gathered from both public museums and private collections, will be on display in the museum from June 24 through September 17, 2017. Co-curated by the Brandywine River Museum of Art and the Seattle Art Museum, Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect is the first in-depth, chronological exhibition of Wyeth’s career since the 1970’s. It is a testament to Andrew Wyeth’s prodigious output and is also intended

Heritage Museums features one of the best collections of historic automobiles. This season’s “Collector’s Corner” features rarely seen autos on loan from private

to provide a basis for reevaluating his career and understanding how he perceived the world around him. Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) enjoyed enormous popular approval during his career, but was frequently chided by art critics for his conservative realism. He was inspired by the lives, houses and personal belongings around him, particularly the German immigrants who settled in nearby Kuerner Farm, and painted innumerable portraits of them and views in and around their home and farm. Instead of depicting nature with photographic accuracy, Wyeth used his paintings to convey emotions that were difficult to put into words. A focus on death and loss, the use of places and objects to serve as stand-ins for people, an intense and unsentimental scrutiny of nature and often a stark lack of color characterize his work. The museum is housed in a restored 19th-century gristmill overlooking the Brandywine River. It features an impressive collection of American Art including works by three generations of the Wyeth family and is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Guided tours of Andrew Wyeth’s Studio, Kuerner Farm and N.C. Wyeth’s Home and Studio are offered seasonally from April through mid-November. A series of special events will complement the exhibition including the official dedication on July 12th at the museum of the U.S. Postal Service’s

pane of stamps commemorating twelve of Andrew Wyeth’s most famous works. More information and tools to plan a visit to Greater Wilmington at VisitWilmingtonDE.com. American Revolution Museum Opens at Yorktown Celebrate the grand opening of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and enjoy the venue’s inaugural special exhibition AFTERWARD; check out new exhibitions at The College of William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art; take a thrilling ride on Invader, the world’s first crowd-sourced ride and Busch Garden’s first wooden roller coaster; relax with a bite to eat and something to sip at Virginia Beer Company, Williamsburg Winery and Copper Fox Distillery; dine at new restaurants including Culture Café and Revolution Golf and Grille; and stay at the renovated Williamsburg Inn, reopening in April just in time to commemorate the Inn’s 80th anniversary. These are among the highlights of visiting Williamsburg this year. Yorktown is celebrating the grand opening of the American Revolution Museum March 23-April 4 with a patriotic salute to America’s 13 original states, a dedication ceremony on April 1, tours of expansive gallery exhibits, and military music and 18th century interpretative experiences in the newly expanded Continental Army encampment and Revolution-era farm.

American Revolution Museum’s inaugural special exhibition is “AFTERWARD” (June 1 through November 27): When the battle ceased at Yorktown, another revolution began. Follow the incredible stories of four veterans of the Siege of Yorktown and how after the war they helped shape the America we know today. The Liberty Celebration takes place on July 4 at the American Revolution Museum. Salute the 241st anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Observe tactical and artillery drills, take part in military exercises and learn about the challenges that faced our nation’s founders, ding those who signed the historic document. The College of William & Mary’s Muscarelle Museum of Art is featuring a stunning new exhibit, Botticelli and the “Search for the Divine: Florentine Painting Between the Medici and the Bonfires of the Vanities.” One of only two of Botticelli’s paintings of an isolated Venus will be on view for the first time in the United States. The show is considered the largest and most important exhibit of its type ever organized in the country and is on display only in Williamsburg and Boston. In 2017, Griffon turns 10, Alpengeist turns 20, and the world’s first crowdsourced ride opens this spring: InvadR. A great battle will ensue in the trapper’s village of New France.

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Vikings will invade, forcing the trappers to defend their village. Invade new territory on the first wooden coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The 74-foot drop makes it a force to be feared and nine airtime hills wait to be conquered by bold warriors. Chart a course through the winding frontier at 48 mph and claim eternal glory for your crew. Join the charge at www. buschgardens.com/project2017. The renovated Williamsburg Inn re-opens in April, just in time to commemorate the Inn’s 80th anniversary. The second part of its multi-phase renovation includes significant enhancements to the historic Inn’s exteriors and food and beverage offerings. The renovations include a new signature restaurant, an elegant reflection pool at the main entrance and private event spaces including an expanded Queen’s Terrace ideal for weddings and larger functions. Additionally, the renovation coincides with the multi-million-dollar renovation of Colonial Williamsburg’s Golden Horseshoe Golf Club’s award-winning Gold Course, scheduled for completion in spring 2017, as well as enhancement of the Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, now managed by Trilogy Spa Holdings. Log on to www.visitwilliamsburg. com to see more of what Greater Williamsburg has to offer and to plan your stay in 2017.

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GARDEN CITY Tag/Garage Sale Saturday April 1, 9am-6pm 46 Vassar Street Selling furniture for living room, family room, kitchen and basement. Wall units, area rugs, tables, chairs and all decorative items. Packed garage with Patio set, golf clubs, baseball equipment, lawn equipment, Thule and much more. INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Tuesday, April 4 9:30 am 2056 Stratford Drive Westbury, NY 11590 Handmade rugs, dining room, living room, bedroom furniture and farm table, books, collectibles, basement packed, housewares, china...Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details ! WILLISTON PARK: “Bargains and Blessings” Thrift Shop at RESURRECTION CHURCH, 147 Campbell Avenue @Center Street. OPEN Thursdays 9:30am1pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. 516-746-2257. EASTER ITEMS, jewelry, clothing, household items, etc. DONATIONS accepted Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm.

PETS PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-505-9717 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Training Grooming Boarding Walking GC Resident 516-382-5553

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AUTO FOR SALE 1964 TRIUMPH TR4 CONVERTIBLE Driver in “good” condition; great for a tinkerer. Very capable of being upgraded to “excellent”. Newly painted, new valve job, 65.5K miles, British Walnut dash, runs great. $17,950. Call 516-269-1799

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Spacious, bright 1 bedroom with dining area + outdoor balcony, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,500 + electric. ALSO Studio, $1,275.00 Available approximately March 1. www.gcbapts. com or 516-742-1101

CONDO/CO-OP FOR RENT GARDEN CITY WYNDHAM WEST Luxury Condo. 24hr concierge/valet; health club, exercise classes (included), heated pool, entertainment room, 1 BR, 1 1/2 Baths, CAC, Spacious LR, Eff Kitchen, Patio. $3,600/month C Quill, Broker 516-732-6049

Grandparents:

Send in your grandchildren’s photos and enter our “World’s Most Beautiful Grandchildren” contest. Just send a photo and a brief description of the child (or children) along with your name and address to: editor@gcnews.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OFFICE SPACE

HOMES FOR SALE

GARDEN CITY 1565 FRANKLIN AVE RESERVED PARKING Large Windowed Offices in newly built professional suite. Conference room, reception, copier, pantry included. Available June 1st. Call 516-248-3048

FLORIDA, KEY WEST Welcome to Paradise. Across from Smathers Beach. Condo, 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Absolutely mint. Absolute turnkey operation. 305-292-9887

STORE SPACE FOR RENT GREAT NECK: Retail store for rent by owner. 550 Northern Blvd across from Leonard’s. 1600 square foot, fully renovated, new HVAC, new lavatory, office work area and conference room, parking lot, signage, taxes included, separate gas and electric. Ready to move in! $7500 per month. 516-829-1244

VACATION RENTAL HAMPTONS: ON SHINNECOCK BAY Minutes to ocean, train, stores. 2/3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house, open Kitchen. Moor your boat free. Memorial Day to Labor Day $25,000 July to Labor Day $22,000 References/Security required. Call 516-554-2008 NORTH FORK PECONIC Spring, Summer, Fall Rental. Spacious 4-bedroom, 1-level home with in-ground pool. Short walk to private, Peconic Bay beach. Great for families. Call Deborah703-969-1111 or see VRBO listing #236766 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/p artial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

FREE JUNK CAR REMOVAL $ We Pay CASH

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CA$H IN A FLASH $500 TAX DEDUCTIBLE Mention This Ad RECEIVE CASH Plus IRS Tax Deductions

OPEN HOUSE AQUEBOGUE Sunday 4/2 1:00pm-3:00pm 39 Leafy Way Baywoods! Big Bayviews! Beach & Boating right here! Dock slip & pool on Bayside. 3 BR, 2 Bath Colonial. LR/fireplace, Large EIK, FDR, MBR/balcony, CAC, full basement & 1 car garage. $779,000. Colony Realty, Valerie Goode 516-319-0106 BAITING HOLLOW Saturday, 4/1 12:00pm2:00pm 1846 Edwards Avenue Private Sound Beach home perched on a hill with unobstructed views of the Sound. 2 Story home with 2 BRs, 2 Baths, LR, DR, EIK & CAC. Enclosed porch. Deck with glorious views. Boat ramp access. Perfect summer or year round home. $899,000 Colony Realty, Valerie Goode 516-319-0106 JAMESPORT Sat 4/1 1:00-3:00 20 Legend Lane Cedar Shake Country Ranch! LR with Vermont Castings fireplace, large Country EIK, Master BR with Bath, additional 3 BRs & Bath. Screened porch, rear deck, hot tub. Full basement & 1 car garage. Room for a pool. Just 2 blocks from sandy bay beach. $495,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 631-722-5800

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE BAHAMAS ATLANTIC TIMESHARE Selling timeshare. Paid $30,000.00 Will sacrifice for $3500.00 Please call for more information: 516-398-2499 JAMESPORT 375’ of Bayfront. Location! Location! Spectacular Views. 140’ of sandy bay beach. Boat dock on property. Cape with 3 BRs. Living Room with stone fireplace. Bring your architect. $2,495,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516658-2623

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LAKEFRONT LAND LIQUIDATION! 6 acres $99,900 Cortland Co in the Finger Lakes! Unspoiled lake, wooded privacy, great fishing! Ideal country homesite! Call 888-701-7509 NewYorkLandandLakes.com LENDER ORDERED SALE! 39 acres $89,900 NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! Delaware County. Catskill Mtn setting! Views, woods, meadow! EZ term avail! Call 888-479-3394 today! NewYorkLandandlakes.com SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA (EAST COAST) Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from 89,900. 772581-0080; www.beach-cove.com WINDHAM/ASHLAND NY FOR SALE BY OWNER Ranch. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2 wood burning fireplaces, full finished Basement (bar and sauna), attached Garage and more. Serene country setting, 2 miles from Windham Ski Mountain on 5.2 acres w/ pond and stream. Asking $295,000. Call Debbie 516-599-6304

REAL ESTATE WANTED LAND WANTED LAND WANTED: Cash buyer seeks large acreage 200+ acres in the Central/Finger Lakes and Catskills Regions of NYS. Brokers welcome. For immediate confidential response, call 607353-8068 or email info@NewYorkLandandLakes.com

SERVICES DISNEY DESTINATION CONSULTANT Absolutely no up charge. Complimentary concierge itinerary service for a stress free vacation. Free quotes. Ellen Volpe 516-680-9294 or volpe0505@hotmail.com FIX’N FLIPS, HARD MONEY /BRIDGE LOANS, No Documents—Stated Income Loans, up to 90% PP, 100% Rehab, Purchase—Refinance, One-Four Units, Mixed Use, Commercial Building, 888-565-9477

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NEW YORK MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS: Joan Atwood, Ph.D. An experienced therapist makes all the difference. Individual, couple, family therapy and anger management. 516-764-2526. jatwood@optonline.net www.NYMFT.com

THE CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE Spring clean ups Weekly service Planting & mulch more! Alex, the owner, has degrees in Horticulture, Landscape Design & Plant & Soil Science! Please visit our website: tceland.com for more details 516-437-5303 Email alex@tceland.com GCHS ‘91 local resident. Licensed & Insured Free Estimates! Happy Spring!

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY: Kitchens & Baths, Windows & Doors, Wainscoting & Molding, all general home repairs. References. License #H010478/Insured. Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

TAX & ACCOUNTING: Winnie Malone, CPA, MBA. Smart Allied Accounting & Tax Services. Individual & Business Taxes. Tax Problems Resolved, Financial Statements. Year-Round Accounting. Bookkeeping & Payroll. 516-626-0711. www.smartallied.com. winnie@smartallied. com TAX PREPARATION ATTENTION LATE FILERS! Michael Seltenreich, CPA has been preparing individual and corporate tax returns for over 30 years. I will meet with you in person or discuss over the telephone to uncover ways to minimize your taxes! Reasonable fees. Call 516-647-6702

MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

SKY CLEAR WINDOW and Restorations Inc. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain /rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 32 years experience. 631-385-7975 www.skyclearwindow.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 23year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

DONATE YOUR CAR

Wheels For Wishes Benefiting

Make-A-Wish® Suffolk County or Metro New York WheelsForWishes.org

*Free Vehicle/Boat Pickup ANYWHERE *We Accept All Vehicles Running or Not *Fully Tax Deductible

Suffolk County

Call: (631) 317-2014

Metro New York

Call: (631) 317-2014

* Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes. To learn more about our programs or financial information, visit www.wheelsforwishes.org.

SERVICES

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

TUTORING

CLEANING

MATH SCIENCE TUTOR Cornell University Alumna, current medical student, tutoring Grade 6-12 and College level Math and Science, can edit essays. Contact Christine 631831-6385 or ccummings1@pride. hofstra.edu

MARIA’S CLEANING SERVICE Our excellent cleaning team will get your home or office spotless! Available Monday thru Friday 7am to 6pm Supplies provided if needed Own transportation Excellent references provided CALL 516-849-2026

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378

PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

TUTORING CHEMISTRY TUTOR: Call Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D. AP, SAT II, Regents. I also tutor Biology, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science. itutorchem@gmail.com or 516669-0587

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 MATHEMATICS TUTOR: Grades 5-12, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, Regents Prep. Knowledgeable about the Common Core. Certified NYS Teacher. Contact: Kathleen 516-426-8638 or kjomalley91@gmail.com

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

ENGLISH TUTOR: Diane Gottlieb M.Ed., M.S.W. SAT / ACT, College Essays, AP, Regents, ELA Test Prep, Reading comprehension and writing proficiency. 917-599-8007 or email: dianegot@gmail.com LongIslandEnglishTutor.com Providing one-on-one professional support to build confidence, knowledge and skills in every student.

PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow. Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons. com

IVY LEAGUE GRAD TUTOR: 8+ years experience. Specialities include Physics, Chemistry, Math (all levels), SAT, SAT II. Rate $100 / hr. Sessions held in Library. Skype tutoring available. Call 718-415-8118

Grandparents:

SERVICES

OVERWHELMED by inefficient use of living space? Drowning in an ocean of paperwork? We create order out of Chaos. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman. 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com Instagram:organizethisnthat

PSYCHOTHERAPY: Efrat Fridman, LCSW. Individual, couple and family therapy. effiefrid@gmail.com 2 Pinetree Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 516-224-7670 or 225 West 35th Street, NY 10001 718-887-4400

Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Cat/ Kitten Foster Get Together

SERVICES

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialSCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS ists. Residential, Commercial, WANTED! Leona Handelman, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes Half Hollow Hills Math Teachavailable. Free estimates. www. er. Empowering students K-12. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Common Core and enrichment, Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / 10405 test prep, professional licensing exams. Free evaluation and COLLEGE ARTS ADMISpersonalized tutoring programs. SIONS: College Counseling 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024 in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre SPANISH TUTOR: Spanish & Drama. Film, Instrumental Grammar-Literature, FLACS A & Vocal Music. Audio Record-FLACS B, Exam Preparation / ing & Production. Theatre TechComps. William Cullen, M.A., nology & Production. Visual & Spanish, S.D.A. Chaminade HS, Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Fairfield University Alumnus. Repertoire Lists. Michele Zim516-509-8174. wdctutor06@aol. merman. 516-353-6255 Collegecom. References furnished upon ArtsAdmissions@gmail.com request. www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com INSTRUCTION BASEBALL INSTRUCTION Top rated on Long Island New York State Certified Go to: coachup.com/coaches/johns-22 for reviews and info.

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COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125 FC Finishing Touch Masonry: pool coping, pool patio, driveways, sidewalks, brickwork, Belgium block, retaining walls, patios, steps, pavers, Nicolock, Cambridge, stucco, cultured stone, stone veneer. Facebook FC Finishing Touch. web: fcfinishingtouch.com Nassau H0432180000. 516-635-4315 OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed/insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

Please join Last Hope Animal Rescue on Sunday, April 23rd, from 1-3 PM for a kitten/cat foster get together.

Last Hope would like to thank current foster volunteers for the tremendous work they do and answer questions for those considering becoming a foster. Learn what this rewarding experience is all about. Without fosters providing a temporary loving home, Last Hope would be unable to save many of the lives that it does. The gathering will be held at the Bide-A-Wee conference room (directly across the parking lot from the Last Hope adoption center at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh) and lunch will be served. Please RSVP by April 21st via email to foster@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or call Doreen with any questions at 631-445-2326.

Last Hope Animal Rescue Flea Market and Jewelry Sale

Get ready for our next Last Hope flea market and jewelry sale! It will be held on Saturday, April 1st from 10am-2pm at The Church of the Advent in Westbury, 555 Advent Street, just off Jericho Turnpike. Spring will be in the air and any time of the year is good for shopping! Please hold onto items you can put aside for us for the sale. Donations will be accepted on Friday March 31st from 2:30pm to 7pm at the church. For more information contact Maureen at toestetra@hotmail.com.

All proceeds from these fundraisers support our various programs for helping cats and dogs. To read more about us and what we do; to see photos and bios of our animals for adoption; and to learn more about this, and other, upcoming events, please visit our web site – http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org.

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COAL BRICK-OVEN PIZZERIA www.grimaldisgardencity.com

Try Something Deliciously Different for Brunch

GRIMALDI’S BRUNCH Available in the Dining Room and at the Bar Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am-3:00pm

12” Personal Pizza with Scrambled Eggs

Choose from the following options: • Bacon Sausage } Egg and Cheese Ham

• Spinach, Mushroom, Egg, and Cheese

$3000

per person

• Peppers, Onions, Egg, and Cheese

Cheese Choices Include Swiss, Mozzarella, or Feta

•Additional Toppings May Be Added at Regular Price Dessert: Coffee, Tea, and Choice of Juniors Cheesecake or Chocolate Decadence

Includes: UNLIMITED Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Champagne, or Bud Lite/Coors Lite

Dine-In Only; Not Combinable with Any Other Promotion, Coupon, or Groupon; No Sharing of Brunch Meals

GRIMALDI’S PRE-FIX MENU Available Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:30-4:30pm

Your choice of: Soup, 1/2 Mixed Green Salad, or 1/2 Caesar Salad 12” Regular Pizza (toppings not included) Your choice of: Tortoni or Cannoli

$1200

per person

No Substitutions. Holidays Excluded. Not Combinable with any other promotion, coupon, or Groupon. Dine-In Only. Not Available at the Bar.

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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD ACCEPTED

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MOVING SERVICE

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TREE SERVICE

CLEANING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Serving the community for over 40 yrs

BRIAN CLINTON

MOVERS

One Piece to a Household/ Household Rearranging FREE ESTIMATES

333-5894

Owner Supervised

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

CARPENTRY

MOVERS

SWEENEY CUSTOM CARPENTRY and PAINTING

Renovations Custom Closets Sheetrock Repairs Interior/Exterior

New Doors New Windows New Moldings Free Estimates

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

HOME HEATING OIL

MASONRY

HOME IMPROVEMENTS ALL TYPES OF STONEWORK

FREE ESTIMATES LICENSED & FULLY INSURED

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LAWN SPRINKLERS

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GENERATORS

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FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

LANDSCAPE SERVISES

Services, Inc. • • • • •

Spring Turn-Ons Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs

“POWER WHEN YOU NEED IT”

Joe Barbato (516) 775-1199

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

“Serving Long Island since 1922”

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

Mayfair Power Systems, Inc. Sales • Service • Parts • Maintenance 347 N. Main Street Freeport, NY 11520 516-623-3007 www.mayfairpower.com

Servicing Long Island Since 1961

To schedule a FREE estimate, contact us today! • Complete Landscape Maintenance • Mulch Installation • Seasonal Floral Displays • Landscape Installation • Lawn, Tree & Shrub Fertilization • Plant Health Care Programs • Tree Pruning, Cabling & Bracing • Tree Removal & Stump Grinding • Storm Damage Clean-up • Tree & Landscape Consultations Licenced & Insured

(516) 481-8800

ContactUs@HarderServicesInc.com Visit our website for more information: www.HarderServicesInc.com

Members of TCIA, PLANET & OSHA Compliant

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SERVICE DIRECTORY PAINTING/POWER WASHING

SWEENEY PAINTING and CARPENTRY

Interior B. Moore Paints Dustless Vac System Renovations

Exterior Power Washing Rotted Wood Fixed Staining

516-884-4016 Lic# H0454870000

DEMO/JUNK REMOVAL

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PAINTING & WALLPAPER est. 1978

Interior and Exterior • Plaster/Spackle Light Carpentry • Decorative Moldings Power Washing www.MpaintingCo.com 516-385-3132 New Hyde Park

516-328-7499 Licensed & Insured

ROOFING

“PAULIE THE ROOFER” - Stopping Leaks My Specialty -

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

(516) 621-3869

HOME/OFFICE ORGANIZER

Overwhelmed by inefficient use of living space? Drowning in an ocean of paperwork? We Create Order Out Of Chaos.

For a Free Consultation call Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman

ADVERTISE

YOUR SERVICE HERE Call 294.8900 For Rates and Information

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

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Suffolk Lic# 43882-H

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TREE SERVICE

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ANTIQUES

AUTO DETAILING

ADVERTISE YOUR SERVICE HERE

DETTAGLIO DETAILING “We clean and pamper your car”

• We specialize in Imports: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati

• SUV’s, Vans & Pick-Ups also detailed at a higher price • We provide Mobile service

$10 OFF

Complete Detail Coupons not to be combined

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Wash & Wax Spring Special $95 Cars only

For Rates and Information

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Anthony Masia

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- 631-612-7152

Owner/Operator Check us out on Facebook

AN OPPORTUNITY...

ANTIQUES

Each week Litmor Publication’s Professional Guide and Professional Directory publishes the ads of providers of professional services.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MASONRY

RAFTER ONE CARPENTRY Mindful in both work and pricing !

• Kitchens & Baths • Windows & Doors • Wainscoting & Molding • All General Home Repairs

Pool Coping / Pool Patio Driveways / Sidewalks / Brickwork Belgium Block / Retaining Walls / Patios / Steps Pavers / All Concrete Work / Nicolock / Cambridge Stucco / Cultured Stone / Stone Veneer

Finishing Touch Masonry

References License # H010478 / Insured

Call Bill Ryan 516-491-6222

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A 6 week agreement brings your specialty or service to the attention of the public in a public service format.

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Voice of Democracy awards presentation

Track team seventh in nation

Nassau County Legislator Rose Marie Walker, Sarah Bedell, Madeline O’Reilly, Grace Li, Kevin Sandoval, Maeryam Nasari, Gurseerat Wakia, Alaha Nasari, Bismah Dhar, VFW Post 3211 officers, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino, Town Clerk Jim Altadonna, Dr. Carl Bonuso, Superintendent of Schools; and Dr. Rose Borda, Hicksville SD

The Bethpage Union Free School District is proud to announce that the Bethpage High School winter track relay team placed seventh in the nation at the Indoor New Balance Nationals for Track and Field on March 10. The team, consisting of Justin Cano, Daniel Midgette, Aidan Pech and Clayton Santiago, placed for the 4x800 category. The team is coached by Michael Posch and assistant coach James Ravener. Photo courtesy of Bethpage Union Free School District.

Nassau County Legislators Rose Marie joined Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino, Town Councilman Tony Macagnone, Town Clerk Jim Altadonna and members of VFW Post 3211 and their Ladies Auxiliary Members in congratulating winners of The Veterans of Foreign

Wars of the United States of America annual Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen Youth Essay Awards. Hicksville High School student Alaha Nasari was honored as the NY State “Voice of Democracy” 1st place Winner with her Award Winning Essay “My Responsibility to America”,

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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

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Call 294-8900 and let us begin listing you in our Professional Guide and Professional Services pages. Deadline is Monday, 12 Noon COMPUTER SPECIALIST

ELDER CARE

COLLEGE COUNSELING

Joan D. Atwood, Ph.D.

New York Marriage and Family Therapists An experienced therapist makes all the difference Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy and Anger Management

516 764 2526

jatwood@optonline.net • http://www.NYMFT.Com 542 Lakeview Avenue Rockville Centre, NY

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

FAMILY THERAPIST

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW 111 Seventh Street, Suite #111 Garden City, New York 11530

SUSAN MURPHY, LCSW Individual and Family Therapist Child • Teen • Adult

(908) 868-5757 SMurphy824@gmail.com

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL

Marion Cohen

Real Estate Salesperson, CBR "Your agent, your neighbor"

350 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050 cell: 917.434.2941 o: 516.883.2900 ext. 312 Email: marioncohen@danielgale.com Web: marioncohen.danielgale.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity

CHEMISTRY TUTOR

Family Care Connections,® LLC Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo, PMHCNS-BC Doctor of Nursing Practice

19 West 34th St. New York, NY

101 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, NY

LAW

D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Frank G. D’Angelo, Esq.

Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager Assistance with Aging at Home / Care Coordination Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams 901 Stewart Ave., Suite 230, Garden City, NY 11530

Elder Law Wills & Trusts Medical Planning Estate Planning Probate & Estate Administration / Litigation 901 Stewart Avenue, Suite 230 Garden City, NY 11530

WWW.DRANNMARIEDANGELO.COM

WWW.DANGELOLAWASSOCIATES.COM

PSYCHOTHERAPY

PSYCHOTHERAPY/WOMEN’S GROUPS

(516) 248-9323

Efrat Fridman, Individual, couple and family therapy

LCSW

PSYCHOTHERAPY

effiefrid@gmail.com 516-224-7670 2 Pinetree Lane Old Westbury NY 11568

718-887-4400 225 W. 35th St. New York, NY 10001

SPANISH TUDOR

(516) 222-1122

Sandra Lafazan, LCSW Psychotherapist

Individual, Couple & Family Counseling Women’s Groups SLafazan@Hotmail.com 516-375-3897

Woodbury By Appointment

TUTORING

SPANISH TUTOR SPANISH GRAMMAR/LITERATURE call

Jonathan, Ivy League Ph.D.

669-0587 itutorchem@gmail.com (516)

AP • SAT II Regents

I also tutor:

biology, physics, earth & envi. sci.

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TUTORING

FLACS A - FLACS B/ Intensive Review of prior exams. This includes: Speaking, Listening Comprehension, Reading and Writing

William Cullen,

M.A., SPANISH, S.D.A.

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April 2

Singer-songwriter Sheri Miller will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. to perform a variety of popular songs. No registration is required to attend. The Bethpage Public Library will host “While You’re Away: Love Songs of WWII”, presented by Diana Cypkin at 2 p.m.

April 3

The film “Arrival”, starring Amy Adams, will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Rated PG-13, the film is 116 minutes long. From 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the Tweens and Teens Group will meet fir a “Zombie Makeup Tutorial”. Advanced registration is recommended.

April 4

Judy Sebastiano will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. on April 4 or 7:15 p.m. on April 5 to demonstrate how to make “Springtime Chocolates”. Advanced registration is required to attend either class.

April 5

“Consumer Fraud: Protect Yourself From Scams” will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. with Victoria Curran, Nassau County ADA. The Bethpage Public Library will offer an “Infant/Child CPR Workshop for Parents” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Please register in advance to attend. Judy Sebastiano will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 7:15 p.m. on April 5 to demonstrate how to make “Springtime Chocolates”.

April 6

At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Ginger Grace will perform “Inside Emily Dickinson: Her Poetry and Life”. The Hicksville Public Library will host a “Poetry Reading” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The session will include an open mic portion. No registration is required.

April 7

The film “Don’t Think Twice”, starring Keegan-Michael Key will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R, the film is 90 minutes long.

April 9

“Tom Lehrer 90th Year Celebration”, presented by Leonard Lehrman, will

explore one of America’s greatest living musical satirists at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

April 10

Brad Pitt stars in “Allied”, an R-rated film that runs 124 minutes and will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, the Plaza Theatrical Productions Group will perform “Wizard of Oz: Live Theater”. Advanced registration is required.

April 11

“Springtime Chocolate Treats”, a program for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th, will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. At 2:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Shazia Naderi and Crystal Toscano will offer a session on “How To Create a LinkedIn Profile” at 2:30 p.m. A second session will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. The Teen Corner of the Hicksville Public Library will hold a session to “Make a Fondant Flower Cookie Bouquet with The Baking Coach” at 7:15 p.m. Advance registration is required.

April 12

Celebrate National Library Week with Miss Shirley to create a hedgehog out of an old book at the Hicksville Public Library for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th at 10:30 a.m. The Senior Circle of the Bethpage Public Library will offer a program on “Johnny Carson” with Jack Schnur, retired video tape editor for CBS at 2 p.m. Elena Florenzano, certified teacher, will be at the Bethpage Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. to lead children in grade 2 through 5 in “Ciao Amici! Learn Italian”.

April 13

Children in grades Kindergarten through 3rd are invited to a “Special Art Class for Parent & Child” at 1 p.m with Tina Geller. Please register in advance to attend. Keith Munslow will entertain children ages 4 and up, with their caregivers, at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance. Tina Geller will guide teens through drawing and painting an original spring bird design at this program at

the Hicksville Public Library at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Shazia Naderi and Crystal Toscano will offer a session on “How To Create a LinkedIn Profile”.

April 14

“Slime Time With Mad Science” is a program for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. Create slime using the Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime Olympics.

April 17

“Snowden”, starring Joseph GordonLevitt, will be shown at the Hicksville Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Rated R, the film runs 134 minutes. At 2 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Jeanne Schnupp, Journalist and World Traveler, will present a “Northern Italy Travelogue”. “Evening Yoga Class” will begin today at 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. for beginners and 8 to 9 p.m. for intermediates at the Bethpage Public Library. The series will continue for eight sessions.

April 18

At 1 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Louise Cella Caruso will present an art lecture on “The Woman, The Garden, In Art”. “A World Erased: Remembering The Holocaust”, presented by Noah Lederman, Journalist and Author, will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 7:30 p.m.

1950s to the Present”, presented by The Vic Vincent Band will be held at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m.

April 24

The “ActiveFit” fitness class begins today at the Bethpage Public Library at 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. for session 1 and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. for session 2. The program series will continue for eight sessions and advanced registration is required. “Simply Stronger” exercise class series begins today and runs through June 26, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library. Please register in advance for the program. “The Light Between Oceans”, starring Alicia Vikander, will be shown at 1:30 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library. 133 minutes long, the film is rated PG-13. In advance of the showing, a “Book-to-Film” discussion will be held at the Library at 12 noon.

April 25

The Baking Coach will be at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. to demonstrate how to make “Carrot Cake Parfait”. Registration in advance is recommended. At 7 p.m. at the Bethpage Public Library, Chef Rob Scott will demonstrate how to make “Asiago Cheese Bread”. Advance registration is required.

April 26

April 19

“Fruit and Vegetable Container Garden” is the subject of a class at the Hicksville Public Library at 1 p.m. with Paul Levine.

April 20

The Young Adult Reading Club will meet at the Bethpage Public Library from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales by Melissa Marr and Tim Pratt.

A “Paint Party” for adults will be offered by Celicia Cargill at 6 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library to create a one-of-a-kind spring painting. Registration in advance is required. “Four-Strand Pearl Bracelet” with Ofra Levin will be taught at the Hicksville Public Library at 6 p.m. Advance registration is required. At 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Public Library, Kathryn Hunt will teach Teens how to redesign and restyle old t-shirts during the “T-Shirt Revamp Camp”. Please register in advance to attend.

April 21

Ben Afflect will star in the film “The Accountant” at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R for violence and language, the film is 128 minutes long.

April 23

“A Musical History Tour from the

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April 28

“Manchester By the Sea” will be shown at the Bethpage Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Rated R, the film is 135 minutes long and stars Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams.

April 30

“The Pegu Club All Stars” is a swingera big band, performing the musk of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Chick Webb and other classic bands from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. The performance will be held at the Hicksville Public Library at 2 p.m. Compiled by Meg Meyer

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Friday, March 31, 2017

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Friday, March 31, 2017

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE One Eleven One LLC. Art. of Org. filed with SSNY 2/27/17. Office: Nassau Co. SSNY designated agent for service of process. Copy of process to 15 Notre Dame Av. Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: Any lawful MIT 5500 6X 03/10,17,24,31,04/07,14 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Yoon Suk Seo; Hee Suk Kang; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 29, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calandar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on April 11, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 40 April Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of NY, Section 45. Block 351 Lot 12. Approximate amount of judgment $315,102.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 16-002205. Michael Montesano, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: February 2, 2017 MIT 5501 4X 03/10,17,24,31 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 79 STATE LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 118020271. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5502 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 50 NORTH 15TH LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail pro-

cess to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 11802-0271. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5503 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of 230 PARKWAY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Secy. of State (SSNY) on 3/06/17. Office located in Nassau. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 0271, Hicksville, NY 11802-0271. Purpose: any lawful activity. MIT 5504 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF NASSAU NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff against WARREN SCAGLIONE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 01, 2017. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 25th day of April, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Plainview, in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 25 Stauber Drive Plainview, N.Y. 11803. (Section: 12, Block: 406, Lot: 3). Approximate amount of lien $ 466,080.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 008373-15. Michael Bruce Mirotznik, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, P.C. Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street – Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 MIT 5505 4X 03/24,31,04/07,14 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Formation of LLC. CDS Next LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 03/21/2017. Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail

process to the LLC at c/o Chris Davis, 100 Duffy Ave, Suite 510, Hicksville, NY 11801. Purpose: any business permitted under law. MIT 5506 6X 03/24,31,04/07,14,21,28 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HICKSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ELECTION AND VOTE ON APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Hicksville Public Library, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau, State of New York, will be held in the Hicksville Public Library Computer Resource Center at 101 Jerusalem Ave, Hicksville, New York on Wednesday, May 3 2017 at 7:00PM prevailing time, for the presentation of the budget document. Copies of the estimated expenses for the Hicksville Public Library for the year 2017-18, and any other propositions to be voted upon, are available for inspection during business hours by any district resident at the Hicksville Public Library, Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School, Woodland School, Hicksville Middle School and Hicksville High School daily except Saturday and Sunday on and after April 26, 2017. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Hicksville Public Library of Hicksville Union Free School District, Hicksville, New York, adopted July 16, 2008, the Special District Election of the qualified voters of this School District for the Hicksville Public Library Election and Vote will be held on May 16, 2017, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM, prevailing time, in the seven Election Districts, stated below, for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the expenditures of the Hicksville Public Library for the year 2017-2018 and to elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees to fill the following vacancy: The term of Bert Cunningham for a new term commencing July 1, 2017 and expiring on June 30, 2022.

PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the Library Budget for the school year 2017-2018 adopted by the Library Board be approved and a tax be levied on the taxable property of the District in the amount of such Budget, less sums received in the form of State and Federal Aid and from any other sources, all pursuant to the pertinent provisions of the Education Law? NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that nominating petitions for the office of member of the Board of Trustees of the Library must be filed with the Clerk of the School District at the Administration Office located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, on regular business days, Monday through Friday, (holidays excepted), between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM, prevailing time, but not later than Monday, April 17, 2017. Separate petitions shall be required to nominate a candidate. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District, shall be signed by at least 36 qualified voters of the District (the same being at least 25 qualified voters of the District or two percent (2%) of the number of voters who voted in the previous library election, whichever is greater), shall state the residence of each signer, the name and residence of the candidate, and the specific vacancy on the Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Forms for nominating petitions for Library Trustee may be obtained from the Clerk of the School District and at the Hicksville Public Library. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Personal Registration and Election Districts have been established in the School District, that no person shall be entitled to vote at the Special District Election whose name does not appear on the register of the School District, unless such person is registered under the provisions of Section 5-612 of the Election Law and that those qualified to register and vote shall do so in the School Election District in which they reside. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of the estimated expenses for the Library for the year 2017-2018 may be obtained by any district resident at the

Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School, Woodland School, Hicksville Middle School and Hicksville High School daily except Saturday and Sunday on and after Wednesday, April 26, 2017, between 9:00 AM and 3:00PM, and that copies of such estimated expenses and any other propositions to be voted upon are available for inspection by any district resident at the Hicksville Public Library daily except Saturday and Sunday on and after Wednesday, April 26, 2017, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration shall meet for the purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law at each of the seven (7) separate Election Districts on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, between the hours of 3:00PM and 8:00PM, prevailing time. Any person shall be entitled to have his name placed upon such register provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he proves to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 11, 2017, between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday or holidays and between 9:00AM and 12 Noon on Saturday, May 13, 2017, and at the polling places on the day of the Budget Vote and Election. Residents who voted at an Annual or Special Meeting of the District within four years prior to the date of the current Special Meeting or who registered within that time need not register to be eligible to vote at the Special Meeting. Residents otherwise qualified to vote who are registered under the provision of Section 5-612 of the Election Law need

Continued from page 18 not register to be eligible to vote at the Meeting. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that during the voting hours on May 16, 2017, the Board of Registration will meet at each of the seven (7) separate election Districts to receive registration for the ensuing year. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the office of the Clerk of the District. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk a minimum of 7 days before the election if ballot is to be mailed to voter and minimum of 1 day before the election if ballot is to be personally delivered to voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00PM, prevailing time, on, Tuesday, May 16, 2017. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available daily 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weekdays on and after May 11, 2017 through May 16, 2017; and between 9:00AM and Noon on Saturday, May 13, 2017. HICKSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ELECTION DISTRICTS The boundaries of the school election districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education are as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL On the East: Broadway, from the District’s North Line, to the intersection Jerusalem Avenue and Broadway, continuing South along Jerusalem Avenue to the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and the Long Island Railroad. On the South: The Long Island Railroad, from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s West Line. On the West: The District’s West Line from the Long Island Railroad to the District’s North Line. On the North: The District’s North Line from the District’s West Line to Broadway. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 EAST STREET SCHOOL On the East and North: Miller Road as projected to the District’s North Line, South along said Miller Road to Ronald Avenue, then East along Ronald Avenue to Woodbury Road, then Northeast along Woodbury Road to Ardsley Gate, then Southeast through Ardsley Gate to Dartmouth Drive, then Southwest and

South through Dartmouth Drive to its intersection with Haverford Road, then East to the intersection of Haverford Road and Berkshire Road, then East along Berkshire Road to its intersection with Columbia Road, then East along Columbia Road to the District’s East Line, then South along the District’s East Line to the Long Island Railroad. On the South and Southwest: Along the Long Island Railroad, from the District’s East Line southerly point, to the intersection of the Long Island Railroad and Jerusalem Avenue. On the West: Broadway from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s North Line. On the North: the District’s North Line from Broadway to Miller Road, as projected to said line. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 - WOODLAND AVENUE SCHOOL On the North, Northeast and East along the District’s North Line, from Miller Road, as projected to the District’s North Line, to the District’s East Line. On the East: South along the District’s East Line, from the District’s North Line, to Columbia Road. On the South and West: Columbia Road, from the District’s East Line, West to Berkshire Road, then West along Berkshire Road into Haverford Road, and continuing West on Haverford Road to Dartmouth Drive then North and Northeast along Dartmouth Drive to Ardsley Gate; then Northwest through Ardsley Gate to Woodbury Road, then Southwest along Woodbury Road to Ronald Avenue, then West along Ronald Avenue to Miller Road, then North along Miller Road and continuing thereon as it is projected, to the District’s North Line. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 LEE AVENUE SCHOOL On the East-Northeast: the Long Island Railroad, from its intersection with Old Country Road, to the Southerly point of the District’s East Line. On the South: the District’s South Line, from the Long Island Railroad, Southwesterly into Michigan Drive, then South along said District Line to the Hempstead Township Line, then Northwesterly along the District’s South Line to Jerusalem Avenue. On the West and North: Along Jerusalem Avenue, from the District’s South Line, to Salem

Gate, then West along Salem Gate to Salem Road, then North to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division, then North along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road, then Northwest along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road, then Northwest along Newbridge Road to Old Country Road, then East along Old Country Road to the Long Island Railroad. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 FORK LANE SCHOOL On the East: Jerusalem Avenue from Salem Gate, to the District’s South Line. On the North: Salem Gate, West from Jerusalem Avenue, to Salem Road, then North along Salem Road to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division Avenue, then Northwesterly along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road then West along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road. On the West: Newbridge Road, from Glenbrook Road on the North, to the District’s South Line. On the South: the District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the West, to Jerusalem Avenue on the East. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 DUTCH LANE SCHOOL On the East: Newbridge Road, from Elmira Street, to the District’s South Line. On the South: The District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the East, to the District’s West Line On the West: The District’s West Line, from the District’s South Line to Arrow Lane, as said Lane is projected West to the District’s West Line. On the North: From Arrow Lane, as projected to the District’s West Line, East and along said Arrow Lane, to Levittown Parkway, then South along Levittown Parkway to Beech Lane, then East along Beech Lane to Blueberry Lane, then South along Blueberry Lane to Elmira Street, then East along Elmira Street to Newbridge Road. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 - OLD COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL On the North and Northeast: the Long Island Railroad from the District’s West Line to the intersection of the Railroad with Old Country Road. On the South and East: Old Country Road from its intersection with the Long Island Railroad, Westerly

to Newbridge Road, then Southwest along Newbridge Road to Elmira Street, then West along Elmira Street to Blueberry Lane, then North along Blueberry Lane to Beech Lane, then West along Beech Lane to Levittown Parkway, then North along Levittown Parkway to Arrow Lane, then West along Arrow Lane, and as projected to the District’s West Line. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hicksville Public Library Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, N.Y. John O’Brien District Clerk MIT 5507 4X 03/31,04/28,05/05,05/12 LEGAL NOTICE Abilities. Inc., The Viscardi Center & Henry Viscardi School (Owner) will receive sealed bids at their facility located at 2011.U. Willets Road, Albertson, NY 11507 on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:00am for transportation services for Abilities, Inc. participants. Please contact Maureen Begina at 516-465-1558 to register to bid and obtain bidding documents. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids received and to accept any bid which it deems to be most favorable to the interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn pending the decision of the Owner. Bids may be mailed, emailed or hand delivered to: Maureen Begina 201 I.U. Willets Road Albertson, NY 11507 516-465-1558 mbegina@viscardicenter.org MIT 5508 1X 03/31 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, Plaintiff, vs. COLLEEN P. TUZZOLO, MICHAEL P. TUZZOLO A/K/A MIKE P. TUZZOLO, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on August 26, 2014, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on May 02, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 16 Prose Street, Hicksville, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of

land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 11, Block 310 and Lot 21. Approximate amount of judgment is $237,546.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 11033/12. Ann Marie Diaz, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff MIT 5509 4X 03/31,04/07,14,21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE HICKSVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT HICKSVILLE, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Hicksville Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York, in said School District on May 3, 2017 at 8:30 PM, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items: 1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2017-18 fiscal year. 2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 16, 2017. 3. To transact such other business as may appropriately come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto. A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district during business hours beginning April 26, 2017 at the Administration Office, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, and at each of the schoolhouses in the School District, to wit, Hicksville High School, Hicksville Middle School, Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School and Woodland

Friday, March 31, 2017

LEGAL NOTICES

Friday, March 31, 2017

LEGAL NOTICES School. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on May 16, 2017 between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, in the seven (7) Election Districts, stated below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machines upon the following items: 1. To consider the following proposition: Shall the Budget approved by the Board of Education for the fiscal year 2017-18, pursuant to Education Law Section 1716, be approved, and a tax on the taxable property of the District in the amount of such Budget, less State and Federal Aid and revenues from other sources, be levied? 1. To consider the following proposition: Shall the Board of Education of the Hicksville Union Free School District be authorized to: (1) establish a capital reserve fund pursuant to Section 3651 of the New York Education Law effective June 30, 2017 to be known as the 2017-18 Capital Reserve Fund for a probable term of three (3) years in an ultimate amount of Six Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6.500,000.00), whose purpose shall be to fund in whole or in part, building, track/field and site improvement projects at various school buildings, including, but not limit-

ed to, site work and interior doors at Woodland Elementary School, upgrades to elevators and interior bleachers at the High School, reconstruction/ reconfiguration/upgrades to track and field, elevators, flooring, classrooms, and interior bleachers at the Middle School, Administration building reconstruction/improvements, District-wide ceiling replacements, as well as architect and project management fees, ancillary or related work required in connection therewith, with such funds to be obtained from a transfer from the 2016-2017 Fund Balance in the amount of Three Million, Six Hundred Thousand, Four Hundred Seventy-Nine Dollars ($3,600,479) and the transfer of the total sum of Two Million, Eight Hundred Ninety Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Twenty-One Dollars ($2,899,521) from the Insurance Reserve Fund and accrued interest thereon; and (2) undertake during the 20172018 school year, the following projects consisting of: (a) site work and interior door projects at the Woodland Elementary School; (b) elevator, flooring, toilet, technology room/maker space, science room, interior bleacher, gym floor, driveway loop, track and field projects at the Middle School; (c) elevator and interior bleacher projects at the High School; (d) reconstruction/improvement projects at the Administration Building; (e) District-wide ceiling replacement; and (3) expend therefor during the 2017-2018 school year, from the 2017-2018 Capital Reserve Fund, an amount not to exceed the estimated aggregate maximum cost of Six Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6.500,000.00), provided that the detailed costs of the components of the projects as set forth herein may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District provided, however, that the aggregate amount to be expended shall not exceed the Six Million, Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6.500,000.00) estimated aggregate maximum cost of the projects and that no material change shall be made in the scope of the projects? 3.To consider the following proposition:

“In the event the voters approve the District Budget contained at PROPOSITION NO. 1 above, shall the sum of $60,000 be appropriated to the Hicksville Gregory Museum for educational services associated with its programs and a tax be levied on the taxable property of the District in that amount? PROPOSITION NO. 3 is contingent upon approval of the voters of PROPOSITION NO. 1.” 4.a. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2017, and expiring on June 30, 2020, to succeed incumbent Michael Beneventano whose term expires on June 30, 2017. b. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2017, and expiring on June 30, 2020, to succeed incumbent Steve Culhane whose term expires on June 30, 2017. b. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2017, and expiring on June 30, 2020, to succeed incumbent Kevin Carroll whose term expires on June 30, 2017. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s Budget for 2017-18, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the School District, during business hours beginning on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Administration Office, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, and at each of the schoolhouses in the School District, to wit, Hicksville High School, Hicksville Middle School, Burns Avenue School, Dutch Lane School, East Street School, Fork Lane School, Lee Avenue School, Old Country Road School and Woodland School. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at the Administration Office, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, Nassau County, New York, on regular business days, Monday through Friday, (holidays excepted), between

the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM, prevailing time, but not later than April 17, 2017. Petitions may be filed by mail but in such event must be sent registered mail addressed to the District Clerk, Hicksville Union Free School District, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, and will not be considered to have been filed until actually and physically received by the said Clerk. Mail petitions received after 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on any day will be deemed to have been received on the next regular business day. Each nominating petition shall be signed by at least thirty-seven (37) qualified voters of the School District (representing 2% of the number of voters in the previous annual election); and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is being nominated. Each vacancy to be filled upon the Board of Education shall be considered a separate, specific office. No person will be nominated by petition for more than one (1) separate, specific office. The nominating petition shall also describe at least the length of the term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent, shall state the name and residence of each signer, and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. Forms for nominating petitions to fill vacancies on the Board of Education may be obtained on request from the Office of the District Clerk. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Education Law Section 2014 or Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Education Law Section 2014 and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this Budget Vote and Election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this Budget Vote and Election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. The Board of Registration will meet for the purposes of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law at each of the seven (7) separate Election Districts on May 2, 2017 between the hours

of 3:00PM and 8:00PM, prevailing time, to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid Budget Vote and Election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Budget Vote and Election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, located at 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 11, 2017 between the hours of 8:30AM and 4:30PM, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, except Sunday or holidays and between 9:00AM and 12 Noon on Saturday, May 13, 2017, and at the polling places on the day of the Budget Vote and Election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on May 16, 2017 between the hours of 7:00AM and 9:00PM, prevailing time, at each of the seven (7) separate Election Districts to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2018 and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the Budget Vote and Election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 16, 2017. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots may be obtained during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning on Monday, April 3, 2017. Completed applications must be received by the

District Clerk not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 8, 2017, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or not later than 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on Monday, May 15, 2017, if the ballot is to be given personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the School District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2017, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on weekdays prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election and on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, the day set for the Budget Vote and Election, and said list will be posted at the polling places at the Budget Vote and Election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling places may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefor known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said Budget Vote and Election, must be submitted pursuant to Board Policy No. 2120, a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law. A separate petition will be required for each referenda or proposition submitted. Such petition will be addressed to the Board of Education substantially in the form set forth in Board Policy No. 2120, complete in all respects and containing all the notices and information specified or requested in such form. Copies of Board Policy No. 2120 and blank forms may be obtained on request from the Office of the District Clerk. The question or proposition submitted will be stated affirmatively. For purposes of clarity or to prevent misunderstanding, the Board of Education may cause the question or proposition to be reworded; and for purposes of placement on the ballot, it may cause same to be summarized. Copies of the full text thereof will be readily avail-

able and displayed at each polling place on the date on which the vote thereon is taken. The Board of Education will have full discretion with reference to the order and placement of questions and propositions on the ballot. Where feasible, propositions and questions submitted pursuant to Board Policy No. 2120E-2 will be grouped on the ballot separately from those presented by the Board of Education, and in any event will be marked clearly in bold type with the legend “ON BALLOT BY PETITION.” Such petition must be signed by at least ninety-two (92) qualified voters of the School District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous Budget Vote and Election). To be valid and counted, a signature must be affixed to the petition not earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day preceding the earliest date on which the petition may be filed under these rules; and the signer must at the time of signing note the date thereof on the petition in his or her own handwriting; and the signer must be a qualified voter both at the time of signing and at the time the petition is filed. The surname of any signer whose name is not reasonably legible will be printed above his or her address in the space provided for such address on the petition and before the petition is filed. Petitions containing or concerned with questions or propositions, notice of which is required by law to be included in the meeting notice, will be filed not earlier than the seventieth (70th) nor later than the sixtieth (60th) day preceding the date of the district meeting at which the vote thereon is sought in such petition. All other petitions filed hereunder will be filed not later than the thirtieth (30th) day preceding the date of the district meeting at which a vote thereon is sought. Petitions will be timely filed with or in the Office of the District Clerk, Hicksville Union Free School District, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on any regular business day, Monday through Friday, (holidays excepted) during the appropriate period specified above. Petitions may be filed by mail but in such event must be sent registered

mail addressed to the District Clerk, Hicksville Union Free School District, Administration Building, 200 Division Avenue, Hicksville, New York 11801, and will not be considered to have been filed until actually and physically received by the said Clerk. Petitions filed by mail which are received after 4:30 PM, prevailing time, on any day will be deemed to have been received on the next regular business day. The Board of Education, in its sole and absolute discretion, may waive technical defects or irregularities in any petition submitted under Board Policy No. 2120, and direct that the same be accepted and filed as complete. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of money is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each Election District for registration and voting shall be as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 BURNS AVENUE SCHOOL On the East: Broadway, from the District’s North Line, to the intersection Jerusalem Avenue and Broadway, continuing South along Jerusalem Avenue to the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and the Long Island Railroad. On the South: The Long Island Railroad, from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s West Line. On the West: The District’s West Line from the Long Island Railroad to the District’s North Line. On the North: The District’s North Line from the District’s West Line to Broadway. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 EAST STREET SCHOOL On the East and North: Miller Road as projected to the District’s North Line, South along said Miller Road to

Ronald Avenue, then East along Ronald Avenue to Woodbury Road, then Northeast along Woodbury Road to Ardsley Gate, then Southeast through Ardsley Gate to Dartmouth Drive, then Southwest and South through Dartmouth Drive to its intersection with Haverford Road, then East to the intersection of Haverford Road and Berkshire Road, then East along Berkshire Road to its intersection with Columbia Road, then East along Columbia Road to the District’s East Line, then South along the District’s East Line to the Long Island Railroad. On the South and Southwest: Along the Long Island Railroad, from the District’s East Line southerly point, to the intersection of the Long Island Railroad and Jerusalem Avenue. On the West: Broadway from Jerusalem Avenue to the District’s North Line. On the North: the District’s North Line from Broadway to Miller Road, as projected to said line. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 WOODLAND SCHOOL On the North, Northeast and East along the District’s North Line, from Miller Road, as projected to the District’s North Line, to the District’s East Line. On the East: South along the District’s East Line, from the District’s North Line, to Columbia Road. On the South and West: Columbia Road, from the District’s East Line, West to Berkshire Road, then West along Berkshire Road into Haverford Road, and continuing West on Haverford Road to Dartmouth Drive then North and Northeast along Dartmouth Drive to Ardsley Gate; then Northwest through Ardsley Gate to Woodbury Road, then Southwest along Woodbury Road to Ronald Avenue, then West along Ronald Avenue to Miller Road, then North along Miller Road and continuing thereon as it is projected, to the District’s North Line. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 LEE AVENUE SCHOOL On the East-Northeast: the Long Island Railroad, from its intersection with Old Country Road, to the Southerly point of the District’s East Line. On the South: the District’s South Line, from the Long Island Railroad, Southwesterly into Michigan Drive, then South along said District Line

to the Hempstead Township Line, then Northwesterly along the District’s South Line to Jerusalem Avenue. On the West and North: Along Jerusalem Avenue, from the District’s South Line, to Salem Gate, then West along Salem Gate to Salem Road, then North to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division, then North along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road, then Northwest along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road, then Northwest along Newbridge Road to Old Country Road, then East along Old Country Road to the Long Island Railroad. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 5 FORK LANE SCHOOL On the East: J e r u s a l e m Avenue from Salem Gate, to the District’s South Line. On the North: Salem Gate, West from Jerusalem Avenue, to Salem Road, then North along Salem Road to Harkin Lane, then Northwest along Harkin Lane to Division Avenue, then Northwesterly along Division Avenue to Glenbrook Road then West along Glenbrook Road to Newbridge Road. On the West: N e w b r i d g e Road, from Glenbrook Road on the North, to the District’s South Line. On the South: the District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the West, to Jerusalem Avenue on the East. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 6 DUTCH LANE SCHOOL On the East: N e w b r i d g e Road, from Elmira Street, to the District’s South Line. On the South: The District’s South Line, from Newbridge Road, on the East, to the District’s West Line. On the West: The District’s West Line, from the District’s South Line to Arrow Lane, as said Lane is projected West to the District’s West Line. On the North: From Arrow Lane, as projected to the District’s West Line, East and along said Arrow Lane, to Levittown Parkway, then South along Levittown Parkway to Beech Lane, then East along Beech Lane to Blueberry Lane, then South along Blueberry Lane to Elmira Street, then East along Elmira Street to Newbridge Road. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 7 - OLD COUNTRY ROAD SCHOOL On the North and Northeast: the Long Island Railroad from

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LEGAL NOTICES the District’s West Line to the intersection of the Railroad with Old Country Road. On the South and East: Old Country Road from its intersection with the Long Island Railroad, Westerly to Newbridge Road, then Southwest along Newbridge Road to Elmira Street, then West along Elmira Street to Blueberry Lane, then North along Blueberry Lane to Beech Lane, then West along Beech Lane to Levittown Parkway, then North along Levittown Parkway to Arrow Lane, then West along Arrow Lane, and as projected to the District’s West Line. Hicksville Union Free School District Hicksville, Nassau County John O’Brien, District Clerk MIT 5510 4X 03/31,04/28,05/05,05/12 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. BRIAN JENNINGS; TRACY JENNINGS AKA TRACY L. JENNINGS; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 19, 2017, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On May 2, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 7 & 9 DAVID AVENUE, Hicksville, NY 11801 Section: 12 Block: 171 Lot: 17, 18, 19, 20 & 51 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, known and designated as Lot Nos. 17 to 20 inclusive and also being part of Lot No. 16 in Block 26 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Willfred Manor” filed in the Office of the Nassau County Clerk on 5/2/47 under File No. 631, Case No. 726. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms

and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $573,085.59 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 3509-2014 Jeffrey L. Stadler, Esq., Referee MIT 5511 4X 03/31-04/21 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff(s) vs. GEORGE BAGGIO; PAUL J. BAGGIO; DEANA BAGGIO; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about September 22, 2014, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501. On April 25, 2017 at 11:30 am. Premises known as 27 EDWARDS STREET a/k/a 27 EDWARD STREET, BETHPAGE, NY 11714 Section: 46 Block: 590 Lot: 24 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being Bethpage, part in the Town of Oyster Bay and partly in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York, as shown and designated on a map entitled, “Map of Brenner Estates situated at Central Park, New York surveyed January 1928 by Baldwin & Cornelius Co., Inc., Engineers, Freeport, New York” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on February 23, 1928 as Map No. 651, Case No. 771. As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment $388,076.64 plus interest and costs. INDEX NO. 935-14 Bernard Mirotznik, Esq., Referee BN 7208 4x 03/24,31,04/07,14 LEGAL NOTICE BETHPAGE UNION FREE

SCHOOL DISTRICT BETHPAGE, NEW YORK 11714 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS # 010-1718 SPECIFICATIONS: RFP ATHLETIC TRAINER SERVICES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE sealed proposals for RFP #010-1718 ATHLETIC TRAINER SERVICES will be received by the Board of Education of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Town of Oyster Bay, Bethpage, New York, at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in the Administration Building, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York. Proposals must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the proposer, the name of the project, the RFP number and time and date of opening, and submitted to the District in accordance with the specifications in the solicitation. Proposals will not be read aloud. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids which in its discretion are not in the best interest of the school district, and to waive any informality as to non-material errors or omissions in the submissions. Specifications are available for pick-up Monday to Thursday, between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Purchasing Office, 10 Cherry Avenue, Bethpage, New York. Afriedson@bethpage.ws By Order of the Board of Education Bethpage Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Cherry Avenue Bethpage, New York 11714 BN 7209 1X 03/31 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK (MAY 16, 2017) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Budget Hearing of the qualified voters of the Bethpage Union Free School District, Nassau County, Bethpage, New York, will be held in the Little Theatre of Bethpage High School in said District, on May 2, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. prevailing time, for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the pro-

posed budget for the ensuing school year 2017-2018. Copies of the budget document will be made available to District residents commencing April 25, 2017 upon request, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, in the office of the District Clerk located in the Superintendent’s Office of the Administration Building. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Budget Vote and Election of the Bethpage Union Free School District, County of Nassau, State of New York, qualified to vote at School Meetings in said District, will be held in the Main Gymnasium of the Bethpage Senior High School, Cherry Avenue and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York in said District on May 16, 2017, for the purpose of voting by the qualified voters of the District, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (D.S.T.) on the following separate matters: 1. The estimated expenditures (school budget) for the ensuing school year 2017-2018 and authorizing the levy and collection of necessary taxes thereof. (Proposition 1) 2. NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION ON VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER AND VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE WORKER EXEMPTIONS THE FOLLOWING IS A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING WHETHER TO ADOPT THE EXEMPTIONS DESCRIBED. Shall the Board of Education of the Bethpage UFSD adopt the Volunteer Firefighter and Volunteer Ambulance Worker Tax Exemption pursuant to Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) 466-c and extend that exemption pursuant to RPTL 466-f and 466-h, such that an exemption shall be available to eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers at the rate of 10% of assessed value, a lifetime exemption shall be available to eligible individuals with more than 20 years of service, and the exemption shall be further extended to the eligible un-remarried spouse of a deceased enrolled member if the deceased member was enrolled for at least 20 years and received the exemption prior to his/her death, as well as a deceased enrolled mem-

ber’s eligible un-remarried spouse, if the deceased volunteer was killed in the line of duty, was enrolled for at least 5 years and was receiving the exemption prior to his/her death? The exemptions would be first applied to tax bills in the 2018/2019 school year. All terms herein are as defined by law and execution of the exemptions shall be pursuant to law. If the Board approves the exemptions it will likely result in non-firefighters and non-volunteer ambulance workers as well as non-eligible firefighters and non-eligible ambulance workers, paying an increase in taxes. 3. NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION ON VETERANS EXEMPTIONS THE FOLLOWING IS A NON-BINDING ADVISORY PROPOSITION. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING WHETHER TO ADOPT THE EXEMPTIONS DESCRIBED. Shall the Board of Education of the Bethpage UFSD adopt the Alternative Veteran’s Exemption pursuant to Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) 458-a and the Cold War Veteran’s Exemption pursuant to RPTL 458-b, at the following maximum tax exemption levels, as may be further adjusted pursuant to law, and as first applied to tax bills in the 2018/2019 school year? All terms herein are as defined by law and execution of the exemptions shall be pursuant to law. If the Board approves the exemptions it will likely result in non-veterans and certain veterans paying an increase in taxes. Alternative Veterans Exemption* Eligible Recipients of the Alternative Veterans Exemption - 15% of assessed value not to exceed $12,000** Eligible Combat Zone Veterans - an additional 10% of assessed value not to exceed an additional $8,000** Eligible Disabled Veterans - an additional assessed value multiplied by 50% of the veteran’s disability rating, not to exceed an additional $40,000** *Gold Star parents, military personnel who served in the Reserve component of the US Armed Forces that were deemed on active duty under Executive Order 11519, and cooperative corporations would also be eligible for the

exemption. Qualified veterans would be permitted to transfer the exemption to another home purchased in the District as per law. **Or the product of the number listed multiplied by the latest state equalization rate for the assessing unit, whichever is less. Cold War Veterans Exemption^ Eligible Cold War Veterans 15% of assessed value not to exceed $12,000^^ Eligible Disabled Veterans an additional assessed value multiplied by 50% of the veteran’s Cold War disability rating, not to exceed an additional $40,000^^ ^Cooperative corporations would also be eligible and qualified veterans would be permitted to transfer the exemption to another home purchased in the District, as per law. ^^ Or the product of the number listed multiplied by latest state equalization rate for the assessing unit, whichever is less. 4. Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at the said vote and election to be conducted on May 16, 2017, two (2) members are to be elected to the Board of Education as follows: ONE (1) member is to be elected for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Anna Israelton, which term expires June 30, 2017. ONE (1) member is to be elected for a full three (3) year term to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Michael J. Kelly, which term expires June 30, 2017. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all nominating petitions of candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education, shall be filed with the Clerk of the District Not Later Than April 17, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), whose office is located in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at the Administration Building. A separate petition, duly signed by at least 31 qualified voters of the district, said number constituting 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the Annual Meeting of May 17, 2016, stating the residence of

each signer, shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Petitions for school board members shall describe the specific vacancy on the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated; said description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that each person entitled to vote must register. Registration dates, hours, and locations are as follows: WEEKDAYS, until May 11, 2017, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (D.S.T.) when school is in session in the Office of the District Clerk, located in the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York. SATURDAY, April 29, 2017, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), in the Boardroom at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York. The following persons shall be eligible to vote: All persons who shall have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance with section two thousand fourteen of the Education Law and all persons who shall have been previously duly registered for any annual or special meeting or election, who are qualified to vote and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted during the four (4) calendar years prior to 2017 (i.e., 20132016). In addition, all persons who are registered to vote pursuant to the provision of section three hundred fifty-two of the Election Law of the State of New York shall be eligible to vote. All persons who registered at the Annual Meeting and Election held on May 17, 2016, will not be required to re-register for the purpose of voting on May 16, 2017. Persons whose names appear as eligible voters as of May 17, 2016 on the Voter Registration Books issued and maintained by the Nassau County Board of Elections, shall be eligible to vote at the Annual School District Meeting and Elections to be conducted on May 16, 2017. (Exception to the School District Registration requirement.) Any qualified voter of the District who is in doubt as to whether she/he is registered to

vote at the May 16, 2017 Annual Meeting Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk of the Bethpage Union Free School District. The Board of Registration will meet during the election held in the District on May 16, 2017 at the place where the Annual Meeting and Election is held for the purpose of preparing a register for meetings and elections held subsequent to such Annual Meetings or Elections. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register will be open for inspection by a qualified voter of the School District on May 11, 2017, up to and including the day of the election, May 16, 2017, Sunday excepted, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with the exception of Saturday, May 13, 2017, when the hours will be from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing school year 2017-2018 for school purposes (budget) and a statement of any expenditure and estimated tax levy for the ensuing year that may be required to fund the school budget appropriation at the above stated Annual Meeting shall be prepared and made available upon request to any district resident at the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent’s Office at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage, New York and the offices of the principals of all the schools in the District therein and at the Bethpage Public Library during the period of fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (D.S.T.), Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays excepted. Administration Building Bethpage High School JFK Middle School Central Boulevard School Charles Campagne School Kramer Lane School Bethpage Public Library These documents will also be available on the district’s website at: http://www. bethpagecommunity.com PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, an exemption report detailing exemptions from real prop-

erty taxation shall be available and appended to any tentative, preliminary or final budget. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is located in the Superintendent’s Office at the Administration Building, Cherry and Stewart Avenues, Bethpage. To have an absentee ballot mailed to your home, a completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk’s Office no later than Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Application for an absentee ballot may be made in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any school day and up until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017. Applications can also be downloaded from the district’s website at:http://www. bethpagecommunity.com The right to vote by absentee ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Registration. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election (except Sunday), between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and on Saturday, May 13, 2017, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The list will also be available at the polling place on May 16, 2017. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2017. Any ballot received after that time will not be counted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any propositions or questions to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least 79 qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance of the annual meeting. Any proposition may be reject-

ed by the Trustees or Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the power of the voters, or where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, if the proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation. QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING: 1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States. 2. Eighteen or more years of age. 3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote. 4. Must be registered to vote. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates of the aforesaid Annual Meeting Vote and Elections on May 16, 2017 will be conducted by ballot on voting machines. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BETHPAGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELENA BECKER District Clerk Administration Building Cherry and Stewart Avenues Bethpage, New York 11714 BN 7210 4X 03/31,04/14,04/28,05/12

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