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Vol. 77, No. 22

Voters return Cohen to School Board, add Levitan and Cheng

AUTHOR VISITS JERICHO

BY RIKKI N. MASSAND

Reserve. On May 16 the Syosset and Woodbury community voted by a margin of 2,526 “Yes” and 539 “No” to support the district’s proposed use of $7,727,990.00 from the previously established 2014 Construction Capital Reserve Fund for all of the following district-wide capital improvements during the next school year, starting this summer: fire alarm systems; removal and replacement

With a strong field of six candidates to select from in the 2017 school district election, voters reelected School Board President Michael Cohen and also chose newcomers Carol Cheng and Anna Levitan to serve on the nine member Board of Education. Dr. Cohen was the top vote getter in the district, receiving 2,003 votes, while Carol Cheng received 1,726 votes and Anna Levitan got 1,089 votes. They are set to join the board at the annual re-organization on Wednesday, July 5. Runners-up in the school board’s 2017 race included Dr. Mark Fierstein, president of the Hunting Hill Civic Association, whom a total 1,041 people voted for. His running mate Melissa Breitstein earned 1,007 votes, and finally Dr. Uzma Syed finished with 945. Ten write-in votes were also cast for ten different people. With the election and the May 11 “Know Your Candidate” event hosted by the League of Women Voters at South Woods Middle School creating a frenzy, Cheng took a few days to look back at the challenge of running for the board seat and a look ahead to the teamwork involved in her new role. With her run on a platform with School Board President Cohen, sent the following message to the Advance last week. “I can’t even express how honored I am to be elected to the Syosset school board. Our community expressed a collective confidence in our current board and administration. Approving a sensible budget by a wide margin helped remind us of just how well informed and supportive our residents are. More importantly, resounding approval of our infrastructure proposition demonstrates our residents’ belief in the goals of the board and administration regarding the future direction of our district,” she said. Regarding the election results, Cheng notes that this spring at local events and in his messages to the community, Dr. Cohen repeatedly stated that regardless of the outcome he knew that the community believed in what the current board has accomplished. “A review of our broad voter support throughout the district helps confirm his belief. I am most pleased that six candidates with varying viewpoints were able to par-

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Fifth graders from the Cantiague, Jackson and Seaman elementary schools came to the Jericho Library on May 23rd to hear noted author Rita Williams-Garcia. Ms. Williams-Garcia won the Newbery Honor Award, the Coretta Scott King Author Award and the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction for her book One Crazy Summer which was read by all the students in attendance.

Syosset voters approve capital project spending BY RIKKI MASSAND

In the May 16 school district election, 2,277 Syosset voters approved the $223,702,174 budget for 2017-18 while 793 opposed it. Year over year it equates to a budget increase of 1.75 percent from $219,860,188 this school year. Voters approved Syosset Central School District’s tax levy of 2.12%, still below this year’s state-calculated tax cap of 2.24%. The levy’s increase of 2.12 percent marks a tax-base contribution boost from

$187,650,187 to $191,622,402. At the Monday, May 8 school board meeting Syosset Assistant Superintendent Dr. Patricia Rufo spoke about the plan to fund roof replacement projects at two elementary schools through transfers of unspent funds from the 2016-17 budget into the 2017-18 budget. But major initiatives for the district’s plan to transform its aging infrastructure and physical plant in the coming school year will be ballasted, as the district hoped, by the use of its Capital

Syosset Council of PTAs hosts Chef’s Night PAGE 10 Great turnout at for Race for Literacy PAGE 8

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Junior apprentice program at Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage – Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announces that Old Bethpage Village Restoration will host a Junior Apprentice Program this summer. The Junior Apprentice Program is a five-day session that offers children ages 9 – 12 to experience the life of an 1800’s child! Participants of the program will dress up in pre-Civil War period clothing, learn historic crafts and perform old-time farm chores, make ice cream in a hand cranked ice cream maker, learn lessons in an 1845 schoolhouse, learn and play 1860’s games, make a scarecrow, and practice old time military drills. You can choose one of three sessions: June 26th –June 30th; July 10th – July

14th; August 7th – August 11th. Capacity for each session is limited and there is a fee of $250 for the session. For more information and applications, please call: (516) 572-8400. Old Bethpage Village Restoration provides visitors with a unique and wonderful opportunity to step back in time and experience life in a recreated mid-19th Century American village set on more than 200 acres. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Entrance fees are: $10 for adults, $7 for children (5 – 12), seniors and volunteer firefighters. Old Bethpage Village Restoration is located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage (Exit 48 of the Long Island Expressway).

Understanding the gift of memory: Prevention & treatment of dementia NYU Winthrop Hospital will offer a free community lecture for seniors, “Understanding the Gift of Memory: Prevention and Treatment of Dementia,” on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 1:15 PM. The program will be held at the Mineola Community Center, 155 Washington Avenue in Mineola, one block south of Jericho Turnpike, between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Avenue. The program will feature a comprehensive overview of various aspects of memory, as well as address the prevention and treatment of dementia. Aaron Pinkhasov, MD, Chairman of the Department of Behavioral Health at NYU Winthrop, will address the following aspects of memory: normal memory, alarming signs of dementia,

Alzheimer’s disease basic facts, why it is important to know about delirium, and the screening, prevention and treatment of dementia. A question and answer period will follow. Free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building; metered lots (quarters needed) are across the street. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a space, please call (516) 663-3916. Health Update for Seniors is a free community health education program presented by the Department of Public Affairs, Geriatric Health Services and the Winthrop Home Health Agency. For information on other programs at the Hospital, please call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Syosset’s Ben Rhee named a Presidential Scholar

Congratulations to Syosset High School senior Ben Rhee who is a member of the 53rd class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, which was recently announced by the U.S. Department of Education. Ben is one of just 161 high school seniors named a Presidential Scholar in 2017. The White House Committee for Presidential Scholars selects winners annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. “It never ceases to amaze me the range of talents that our students possess and the exemplary honors they earn,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Rogers. “When you look at Ben’s resume of accomplishments it’s really no surprise that he is the recipient of such an elite award. On behalf of the Syosset CSD and the Board of Education I commend him on being named [a] Presidential Scholar and thank all of his teachers through the years, his family and everyone who has been a positive influence on his life.” Ben is the Class of 2017 salutatorian, was a National Merit Finalist and a National AP Scholar of Distinction. He serves as editor-in-chief of the high school newspaper “The Pulse,” is senior class treasurer, vice president of Model Congress and is an award-winning violinist with the school’s chamber orchestra. This year he was also named a Regeneron prizewinning scholar for science. In addition to all of this, he finds time to volunteer at a local nursing facil-

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Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to be a part of the 4th Annual SJ5K to benefit the Sister Jackie Walsh Memorial Fund. The run will take place on Saturday, June 3, starting at 9 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church, located at 205 Jackson Ave., Syosset. The law firm of Seiden & Kaufman has stepped forward to be the main sponsor of this event. This run is a USATF-Certified 5Kcourse with computerized timing and results by Elite Feats using disposable chip timing, live results texted to your phone and a GoPro Finish Line video. Each entry will receive a pre-race bib and dri-fit t-shirt which will be given out on a first come, first serve basis at bib pick up. Each entry will also receive a raffle ticket and welcome to attend the postrace party with refreshments, entertainment and awards ceremony. Watches will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Visit www.SJ5KRun.org for watch details. Awards will be presented to the top three males and females in each category. Age categories are 12 and under, then start 13-18 and continue in five year age groups up to 70 and over. There will be a Kids Fun Run starting at 8:30 a.m. for children ten and

under. Each child receives a special participation medal. The entry fee for the run is $30 for runners, walkers and virtual runners for those who are unable to run/walk but would like to support the event and receive a 5K t-shirt to be picked up at St. Edward’s during the pre-race checkin on Friday, June 2 from 3-8 p.m. or day of the race from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. the Kid’s Fun Run fee is $15. Sr. Jackie Walsh was a loving member of the Syosset / Woodbury and Hicksville communities who was tragically killed by a hit and run driver in the summer of 2012. Proceeds from the SJ5K support the Sr. Jackie Memorial Fund which provides educational scholarships to students of St. Edward the Confessor Parish and School who will be attending a Catholic high school. Additionally, the fund provides support for the St. Edward’s Parish ministries and the school in keeping with Sr. Jackie’s dedication to service to the community. You can register online at www. SJ5KRun.org or pick up a registration form in the parish weekly bulletin. For more information please contact SJ5KRun@gmail.com

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Jericho High School names valedictorian and salutatorian

Adam Pahlavan

Adam Pahlavan was recently named Jericho High School Class of 2017 Valedictorian and Rishi Singhal was named salutatorian. Adam Pahlavan was involved in the Research Science Institute, Ross Mathematics Program, and was a two time policy debate New York State champion. He was also president of the Mathletes, and a USA Mathematical Olympiad Qualifier. Adam was also a Siemens Semifinalist, Regeneron STS

Rishi Singhal

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Scholar, a National AP Scholar and a varsity fencer. He will be attending Stanford University in the Fall to study Biomedical Computation. Rishi Singhal was president of the French Honor Society, a grade representative for the Student Council and was a semifinalist in the New York State VEX Robotics Competition. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. Rishi will be attending Cornell University in the fall to study Biomedical Engineering.

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Oyster Bay resident gets Syosset student honored for PGA championship invite “outstanding” achievement BY GARY SIMEONE It has been quite an end to the month for Oyster Bay resident and Head Golf Pro at the Tam O’Shanter Golf Club, Mark Brown. The PGA of America Club professional was recently invited to the Senior PGA championship in Washington DC. The event was held from May 23-28 at the Trump National Golf Club. “It has been a life long dream of mine to participate in this event and now I get the chance to compete with some of golf’s greatest players,” said Brown, who is one of 35 PGA professional’s from across the United States who qualified for the Senior championship. It was not an easy road for the long time golfer, who has previously played in six PGA championship’s and one PGA Tour event. In order to qualify for the Senior championship, he had to beat out 140 other golfers in a local qualifying event and beat out 314 people in a national tournament that took place last November in Port St. Lucie Florida. “Out of 314 there were 35 spots available to qualify for the Senior championship,” said Brown. “I had to play some of the best golf of my life in order to try and qualify for the event.” The Senior PGA championship requires participants to be fifty years of age or older and Brown just made the cut after turning 50 in September. He said that his ability to be a long ball hitter helped him in the national tournament and should favor him in the Seniors. In a practice session before teeing off last Thursday, he said the course was large and the weather had been rainy and that serves as an advantage to a long ball hitter because the ball carries longer after being struck. “The golf course was longer than I anticipated at 7,100 yards and that

Mark Brown should be to my advantage because I hit the ball a long way.” Brown was always an athlete, playing baseball in college and hockey in High School. “Golf was always my one true love though. I started playing at thirteen years old growing up in Boston and as you can see I’ve never given it up.” He said that he moved to Long Island to Boston twenty three years ago and has been working at the Tam O’Shanter Golf Club, which is located in Glen Head, ever since. “It is a great place. They treat me like family over there,” said Brown. As far as his chances of winning the Senior championship, he said that he feels good and is playing the ball well. He also brought his assistant caddy from the Club to the event in Washington DC to help his chances.

Shoh Nomakuchi of the Syosset CSD, who attends Nassau BOCES Iris Wolfson High School (IWHS), earned the George Farber Outstanding Student Award for 2017. He has demonstrated a variety of remarkable traits including talent, commitment, honesty, diligence, compassion and high moral standards. Shoh was honored during the tenth annual awards celebration at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts in Syosset. Shoh is one of the most hard-working and determined students at Iris Wolfson. Though he faces a number of obstacles, he is tenacious in pursuing his goals and continuously strives for perfection. He is devoted to his school and is engaged in numerous activities, from making announcements to volunteering in the school-wide recycling program. Working on behalf of Students Against Destructive Decisions, Shoh was instrumental in bringing a guest speaker to IWHS to speak with students about the importance of positive decision-making. He advised the school on developing a peer-mentoring program to help those in need of support, and is currently running for student government. Shoh is passionate about his future and in determined to become an independent and productive member of society. He is a technological wiz, and recently designed and built his own computer from scratch. He continues to develop his considerable computer skills and plans to eventually pursue a career in technology. “Shoh is one of the most conscientious students that I have had the pleasure to work with,” wrote his award nominator, School Psychologist Rosemary Pietraniello. “He never gives up, and does not allow defeat or discouragement to dissuade him from achieving his goals. His good nature and positive attitude are contagious. Shoh is a

Syosset student Shoh Nomakuchi, who attends Nassau BOCES Iris Wolfson High School, is honored by Nassau BOCES as a George Farber Outstanding Student for 2017. truly likeable young man with a heart of gold.” “Shoh always has a big smile and a high-five for everyone he meets,” said IWHS Principal Lisa Paolucci. “He welcomes new students and is always there to lend a hand. In spite in of the obstacles he faces, he perseveres. He is a phenomenal student and we are so proud of the work he puts in. He’s a true leader and an excellent example of what we want for our students.” “The staff here are understanding, helpful and kind, and they’re fun to be around,” Shoh said of IWHS. “I’ve achieved a lot in the past couple of years and I truly appreciate how everyone has helped me. I’m really happy to be able to learn among such great people.”

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Over 280 participate in annual ‘Race for Literacy’ BY GARY SIMEONE

It was a mass frenzy of runners and walkers from Oyster Bay to Oyster Bay Cove this past Saturday morning for the twelfth annual ‘Race for Literacy’ event in honor of former Mill Neck resident, Brooke Jackman. Jackman died in 9/11 and has since been honored by her family and community members. The Race for Literacy event, which begins at the Theodore Roosevelt Elementary school and ends at Roosevelt Beach, is put together by the Brooke Jackman Foundation. It includes a dedication at the Reading Garden Memorial at the school, a children’s fun run and the 5k run/walk. The Foundation was started by Brooke’s sister, Erin, and is meant to carry on her legacy by helping children get an early start on their reading career. “Brooke had a deep love of reading and a profound interest in helping children,” said Erin. “She would be proud to witness the powerful and positive changes that are taking place thanks to our literacy programs.” Brooke was just 23 years old, just

starting her life working as a bond trader at Cantor Fitzgerald in Manhattan, when she and 657 of her co-workers perished after planes hit the North tower. “It was her first job out of college, but what she really wanted to do was become a social worker helping children,” said Erin. “It wasn’t all about money for her, she wanted a job where she could help others.” Brooke had a strong love for reading and the Memorial Garden is meant to instill that similar love for reading in children who visit it. The Foundation has taken a strong approach to encouraging literacy in children by donating thousands of books and backpacks over the years. Many of the children who receive the school supplies are in tough financial situations or are dealing with issues of domestic violence. The Foundation has also given books to children who are in homeless shelters and puts on events throughout the year to encourage literacy in children. More information about the Race and the Brooke Jackman Foundation can be found on their website, www. BrookeJackmanFoundation.org.

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Syosset Council of PTAs hosts Chef’s Night

On Thursday, March 9th, the Syosset Council of PTAs Ways & Means Committee held its Chef’s Night at the Woodbury Country Club. The event raises funds for the Syosset Council of PTAs to put towards programs that it brings to the students of the Syosset School District. It was attended by over 200 PTA members. Additionally, twenty-three local restaurants from Syosset, Woodbury, Huntington and Hicksville participated, along with wonderful wine tasting. The restaurants donated the food that they served, and everyone left with a full stomach, and with new ideas of where to eat in the community! Thank you to the following restaurants that donated and participated in Chef’s Night: J’s Market, Iavarone Bros., Dominicks, Margaritas, Swasdee, Cirellas, Cotillion, Fuel Your

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Deputy Superintendent Adele Bovard (on left) and Syosset Board of Education member Susan Parker (on right) with other Syosset PTA Council Executive Board members.

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Voters return Cohen to School Board, add Levitan and Cheng

From page 1 take in a campaign that remained calm, cordial and respectful. This is in no small manner a tribute to our residents and current board. Despite my sense that Dr. Cohen and I had overwhelming support throughout the community, I learned that running for an elected position is stressful and nerve-racking. Dr. Cohen and I vowed to remain positive and never respond to what the public clearly recognized as unfair and naive criticisms of our board and administration. That being said, I fully realize that there remains much work to be done. I will listen and respond to our residents. I’ll ask informed and focused questions and last but not least, work hard as one member of a very successful group,” Cheng said. After establishing herself with hard work as a Village Elementary School PTA co-president, Cheng has served with the Chinese-American Association of Syosset in various capacities. She now brings the board career skills in organizational planning, communications, and working with budgets and finance with experiences at CitiGroup and PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Manhattan offices. The alumna of SUNYStony Brook also persisted with major volunteer efforts; first in creating an endowed chair position in Cardiology at Stony Brook Medicine. Serving as a

member of the Advisory Board in Stony Brook Medicine’s Community Relations division, Cheng helped the university develop its three-year action and communications plan to improve health awareness and outreach on the North Shore. The other newly-elected Syosset school board trustee, Anna Levitan, now adds another top education credential to a career full of success, leadership and dedication to the local district. Levitan, proprietor of Chyten Premier Tutoring and Test Preparation at 575 Underhill Boulevard, spoke with the Advance on May 18 about her experience involved in Syosset Schools for a decade, culminating with her win in the 2017 election. For both Cheng and Levitan proactive roles with Syosset’s PTA, volunteering and ultimately PTA leadership paved the way to their 2017 election victories and the three years ahead as new board members. Levitan applauds parents like Cheng, herself, the current board and all the 2017 candidates who dedicate so much time and energy to the schools, helping Syosset’s recent strides to buck a trend of apathy that so many suburban communities have among their residents. “I have served on the school district budget committee and press conference committee for many years. We know the

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at three levels of school – elementary, middle, high school – and then serving on the Executive Board of the Council of PTA’s. That involvement led me to be very much involved with people in our community and what bothers them. With all that combined, explaining the election result is very simple – my record speaks for itself. I am very well known in this community and the school community for sure because of the extent of my involvement in the PTA,” Levitan said. As the 2017 election season unfolded Levitan was approached to run by community members. Many people recognized her talent, background in education and the tutorial services as well as the many hats she’s donned for the countless PTA efforts. She described the turn of events leading to her school board run this spring and a successful break from a campaign route initially on a platform with Breitstein and Dr. See page 19

From page 1 of storage tanks; removal/replacement of corridor wall glazing; replacement of interior doors; installation of security vestibules, plus related electrical, plumbing, and construction work, all included labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs. At the May 8 meeting Dr. Rufo addressed Proposition II for the Capital Reserve ($7.73 million) to the community, “to pay for the first phase of health and safety facility projects recommended as part of the district’s Building Condition Survey and Security Audit.” She clearly explained that voter authorization is required to use the Capital Reserve money, and just eight days later that approval was granted. Also during the board of education’s

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Biking along the Erie Canalway with New York Parks & Trails © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com BY KAREN RUBIN New York State is hosting two Path Through History Weekends during 2017: the first coincides with Father’s Day, June 17-18, and the other with Columbus Day, October 7-9. Each weekend will feature hundreds of exciting events at historic venues across the state that promote New York’s rich culture and heritage. Interactive science museums,

living history museums and former battlefields are among the cultural and historic sites planning reenactments, activities and tours throughout the weekends. In addition, many historic districts and parks will offer festivals with live music, crafts, and local foods. Introduced by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in 2012, the Path Through History initiative uses 13 themes

to organize more than 700 heritage sites across the state. The Path Through History website includes maps, a userfriendly list of historical sites organized theme and region, and an itinerary builder to help plan your trip, as well as road signs on highways that direct visitors to historic destinations. Some highlights of the June 17-18 Father’s Day Path Through History Weekend from New York’s eleven vacation

regions include: The Adirondacks During Father’s Day at the Fort, families can step back to the year 1757 and the days of the French and Indian War at Fort William Henry in Lake George. There are daily cannon and musket firings and soldiers engaging visitors. Children can drill with the King’s Army and receive a certificate and coin

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for signing up. Admission for fathers is FREE during Father’s Day Weekend, June 17 - 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Capital Region-Saratoga The Stockade Scavenger Hunt in Schenectady, beginning at 10 a.m. on June 17, invites participants to learn fun facts about the city’s more than 300 years of history as they follow clues that lead around the Stockade Historic District. Clues are all-new so last year’s attendees are encouraged to return. The event is FREE and registration is encouraged. The Catskills Learn about the

rich, famous and forgotten resort of Highmount before Belleayre and other ski resorts helped make the area a winter sports destination. Before Belleayre: An Illustrated History of Highmount will take place June 17 at 7 p.m. at HSM Hall, 778 Cemetery Rd., Margaretville. Central New York On June 17, participants will be asked to separate fiction from fact at History & Hearsay: Bits of History & Mystery Along the Trails of Schoharie Crossing, a guided tour of the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter. The FREE 90 minute walking tour starts at 3 p.m. and covers about a mile of the canal trail.

Bronck House is a Swedish homestead house in Coxsackie in Greene County that was constructed in 1663, where you see history of the nation, the state and a single family which occupied the home for 400 years © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

Chautauqua-Allegheny It’s Family Day at the Cattaraugus County Historical Museum in Machias on June 17, with a full slate of entertainment and activities. At noon, The Fiddle Kids of Western New York will perform, followed by a concert by the Bent Brass Band at 2:00. There will be a blacksmith demonstration and the grand opening of a new exhibit: “The Greatest Event of the Year; An Exhibit of the Cattaraugus County Fair.” The event is FREE and open to the public. Finger Lakes The Celts played a major role in shaping the history of this region and the Genesee Country Village & Museum will host a Celtic

Faire to celebrate the culture, history and traditions of its Scottish and Irish settlers with performances by regional pipe bands, Irish dancers and authentic food and drinks. The faire takes place on June 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greater Niagara The 269acre Forest Lawn Cemetery is one of Buffalo’s most fascinating attractions and the final resting place of many well-known personages and Civil War soldiers. On June 18, Forest Lawn’s Civil War Trolley Tours (at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.) will help visitors learn about these historic and heroic figures. A few might even “pop up” to tell their stories in person, and exhibits will display Civil

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Discover the connection between historic Sackets Harbor’s military story and today’s Fort Drum, home of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site. Learn how the US Army set up their Madison Barracks quarters in Sackets Harbor just after the War of 1812 in 1816, but eventually out grew the post making it necessary to relocate to land that became Pine Camp, Camp Drum, and today Fort Drum. “The Corning Museum of Glass is the epitome of cultural heritage in Upstate New York. Corning has a long glassmaking history, steeped in 150 years of tradition,” Beth Duane, Chief Communicators Officer said. “We share our story and the entire 35-century history of glass each year with more than 460,000 visitors, and the Path Through History weekends help us reach new visitors interested in heritage tourism.” In addition to the Path Through History Weekends happenings, there are special events scheduled throughout the year to commemorate important New York State anniversaries. These include the bicentennial of Erie Canal, the 100th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York State, the 150th anniversary of the birth of Frank Lloyd Wright, and the 200th anniversary of the Lake George Steamboat, among others.

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War memorabilia and highlight the region’s involvement in World War I. Hudson Valley: A petting zoo and the chance to participate in 18th century games are among the added attractions on Children’s Day, at the New Windsor Cantonment on June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. This state historic site in New Windsor offers a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers and the women and children “camp followers” during the final encampment of the Continental Army during the American Revolution with demonstrations on blacksmithing, camp life, and military drills by costumed interpreters. Long Island Shiploads of pirates will be descending upon the 14-acre Long Island Maritime Museum in Sayville for its annual Pirate Festival, June 17-18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Historic reenactments by pirates, live music, storytelling, inspired crafts and great grub make it fun for all. New York City On Father’s Day, visitors can get a rare view of how Hessian soldiers lived during the Revolutionary War in a Hessian Hut that is rarely open to visitors. The Hessian Hut sits on the grounds of the 18th century Dyckman Farmhouse Museum at Broadway and 204th Street. FREE tours of the Hessian Hut begin at noon on June 17. Thousand Islands-Seaway

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Lockport has the only original locks of the Erie Canal still remaining. Events throughout the state will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, an engineering marvel then and now © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com For more exciting and educational things to do on this year’s Father’s Day and Columbus Day weekends, visit Path Through History Weekends for a full list of events, searchable by location and special interests. I LOVE NEW YORK’s social media platforms will be highlighting Path Through History Weekends events with

photos, videos, event itineraries, and more. Follow I LOVE NEW YORK on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or use #PTHWeekend to join us on the journey down New York State’s Path Through History. Path Through History highlights historically and culturally significant See page D5

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Celebrating decades & decades of fantastic photography BY CLAIRE LYNCH As luck would have it, I have been working full-time for 40 years and one of the things that I have done on each job is use a camera. I was never hired as a photographer per se – I was hired as a writer, assistant, manager, etc. – and my first full-time job out of college was as a public relations assistant for a non-profit Long Island hospital. When I wrote my stories for newsletters, my boss and I agreed that some accompanying photos would be great. So I grabbed a camera, snapped away and submitted some cute pieces. My second full-time job was as a public relations manager for a nonprofit hospital in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, and the same thing happened – my boss and I agreed that if I brought a camera along when covering my stories, it would add to the piece. Although I have my degree in English, what I discovered along the way is that one or two great photos can tell a story just as well (or almost as well?) as the words can. They are two very different modalities – stories and photos – and each one has its strengths. I also approach each one a little bit differently. Along with my assortment of published stories I’ve got a small collection

of cameras that I really enjoy. All of those cameras are ones that I’ve used so for me, they have lots of memories. Technological changes over time have been great and cameras are lighter than ever - which makes them easier for carrying around and traveling with on planes – and their sharpness makes for a great print that can last a long time. Polaroid cameras, SLR cameras, pocket-sized digital cameras and now cell phone cameras are quite handy. Cameras have their place (when no other camera is available) but my favorite these days is the digital camera because it’s pocket sized. When I was a child, I thought that Polaroid cameras were fantastic because I could take pictures and the photos would pop out instantly. I thought it was pretty magical. For months I kept after my parents to get me a Polaroid camera for my birthday and finally, when I least expected it, I got it for my tenth birthday. That present made my day! Whenever my grandparents came from Brooklyn and visited us in Rockville Centre, I’d ask one of my sisters or brothers to snap some pictures of my grandparents and me – or of several of us Lynches – and we would stand up straight, smile (or giggle) and

pose for the camera. Then, after waiting a few minutes for them to dry, we would all look at the prints. We’d smile and laugh at the images before us, knowing that just a few minutes prior we had posed for the photo. I’d give some of them as a present to take home, and sure enough months later I’d find them standing on top of their TV stand or on top of their bureau and of course that told me that they enjoyed looking at them, too. The next summer when I was 11 my mom asked me if I wanted to take any voluntary summer school classes for fun at our local public school. At first I was a little taken aback about taking a summer school class but she assured me that it would only be for about two hours in the morning and every afternoon we could go swimming as a family. After poring over the catalog of classes being offered that summer, I immediately said yes when I saw an “introduction to photography” class. The course description said that the instructor would explain about photography and we would be able to develop our very own pictures. The photography class appealed to me because not only did the instructor go over black and white vs. color photos, composition, lighting, framing, etc.,

he showed us how to develop our own pictures in a darkroom. This was in the 1960s when many people developed their own film. I didn’t think I’d look forward to taking a summer school class but I did and I really enjoyed it. Developing my very own pictures was thrilling and comparing notes with my classmates and the instructor was fun, too. When I went home and asked my parents if I could set up a darkroom in our den, my parents said yes but after a few months they got tired of having the chemicals, photo paper and other materials hanging around. I had taken over the entire den and if I could have, I would have taken over the entire house and made it into a darkroom and a place to hang my final prints on a clothesline. My pictures were mostly of my friends, neighborhood pets, flowers and my relatives – portrait shots and group shots. I guess my mom saw the writing on the wall in terms of where this was going so she nipped it in the bud and actually, I couldn’t say that I blamed her. Even though she was the one that suggested that I take a voluntary summer school class, I realized that it was asking way too much to have my dark See page D12

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Social Security Options for Widows and Widowers to Consider BY TOM MARGENAU

Q: My husband died in 2009. I continued working until I was 62 in 2013. I then started drawing widow’s benefits. In February of this year, when I turned 66, I went to the Social Security office to apply for my own benefits. I thought I could get both retirement and widow’s benefits. But they told me no. They said I could only receive my own benefit because it was higher. Is this correct? It doesn’t seem fair. By the way, I was getting $1,870 in widow’s benefits until I switched to $2,120 in my own retirement. A: It is correct. And I believe you’ll think it’s fair once I explain it to you. Also, at the end of my answer, I’m going to give you another Social Security option that’s available to you. As a general rule, if you are due two Social Security benefits, you don’t get them both. You only get the one that pays the higher rate. Although frequently a widow will get benefits off of two records, if her own benefit is less than her husband’s. For example, let’s switch your benefit rates. Let’s say you were due $1,870 in retirement benefits and $2,120 in widow’s benefits. In that case, they would pay your own $1,870 benefit first. Then they would give you $250 in widow’s benefit to take you up to your husband’s $2,120 rate. In other words, you’re technically getting benefits off of two accounts. In reality, you’re really just getting a widow’s benefit rate of $2,120. But in your case, your own benefit exceeds what you are due on your husband’s account, so you simply get your own higher retirement benefit. As far as the fairness of getting only the higher benefit, think of it this way: Benefits for spouses and widows(ers) are legally considered “dependent” benefits. You normally would get a spousal benefit only if you were financially dependent on your husband. But you had your own job. And it must have been a better paying job than your husband had because you get a bigger Social Security benefit. So you were not dependent on him while you were working. And now that you are retired and getting your own higher retirement check, you shouldn’t be due any dependent benefits. Or here is another way to think of that. If the government paid you both your own and your husband’s benefits, then every other married person in the country should be able to claim the same. I should get my own Social Security and I should get husband’s benefits on my wife’s record. And for that matter, she should get her own Social Security and get a wife’s benefits on my record. The Social Security system would go broke tomorrow if everybody in the country got both their own

Social Security benefit and a spousal benefit. And now let me tell you about the option I hinted about earlier. Instead of switching to your own retirement benefits at 66, you might have been better off waiting until age 70 to make that switch. By waiting that long, you would be due a total of 32 percent in “delayed retirement credits.” In other words, instead of getting 100 percent of your benefit at age 66, or the $2,120 you mentioned, you would get 132 percent at 70, or almost $2,800. And it’s not too late for you to make that switch. The law allows you to change your mind and withdraw your claim up to six months after you filed. You are still within that six-month window. In other words, you could withdraw your retirement claim and switch back to your widow’s benefits. You would have to repay the difference between those rates, or $250, for the four months you’ve already received your own benefit. So you’d have to write a check for $1,000 as part of the withdrawal process. And if you think you can live on that $1,870 widow’s benefits for the next four years, you’d then start getting a $2,800 retirement check with the extra credits. You will just have to sit down with a good calculator and do the math and decide if it’s worth it. Q: We have an interesting situation. I am a 64-year-old widower. My wife is a 66-year-old widow. We have been married for two years. I am getting widower’s benefits off my first wife’s record (she was the higher wage earner) and my current wife is getting widow’s benefits from her first husband. But her benefit rate is very low because she didn’t work and her first husband spent most of his life in England and didn’t work very long in this country. Can I continue getting widower’s benefits until age 70, and then switch to 132 percent of my own? And can my current wife switch to spousal benefits on my record? A: You do have an unusual Social Security situation. And before I answer your questions, I must explain to my readers why you are each getting widow’s benefits from prior spouses even though you are married to each other. Normally, a marriage to a new spouse would end any entitlement you might have to Social Security benefits from a prior spouse. But the law says if you are getting benefits as a widow(er) and get married after age 60 (which you did), then you can keep the benefits you are getting from your first spouses. The answer to both your questions is yes. You could wait until age 70 to make the switch to your own retirement benefits. And your wife can get spousal benefits on your record. But here is the deal. She would not be able to make

the switch to wife’s benefits on your account until you are drawing benefits yourself. So if you wait until age 70, she’d have to wait until you are 70, too (when she’ll be 72). Another option would be for you to take your own retirement benefits now. Then your wife could switch to spousal

benefits right away. Just as I explained to the widow in the first answer, you will have to get out your calculator to run the numbers and decide what to do. 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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New York State Path Through History Weekend C ontinued from page D3 sites and events throughout New York State. The program, introduced by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, builds on New York’s already robust heritage tourism attractions. The initiative is currently focused on 13 themes including: Arts & Culture, Natural History, U.S. Presidents, Women’s Rights, Canals & Transportation, Civil Rights, Colonial History, Immigration, Innovation & Commerce, The Revolutionary War, Native American Heritage, Sports History and the War of 1812. Important heritage sites and events across the state were selected with input from leading historians. For more information, visit paththroughhistory. iloveny.com. Statewide Plans to Commemorate Erie Canal’s Bicentennial Celebrations and events will take place across New York State to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. An engineering marvel that stimulated trade, exploration and invention, the canal project created the first superhighway across New York, connecting Albany and Buffalo and improving transportation to and from New York City by linking the Hudson River to Lake Erie. “The Erie Canal was critical in establishing New York as a national hub for commerce and industry, and today offers boaters unparalleled views and access to our canalside communities,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “In commemorating this anniversary, we celebrate the canal’s rich heritage as well as its pivotal role in promoting economic development and tourism today. I urge visitors to come experience the many events planned for the bicentennial celebration.” The 2017 boating season is already underway on the 524-mile canal system for recreational vessels, which are now the primary users of the canals. The season runs through Oct. 11 when the canal is actually drained. A ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Waterford, the eastern terminus of the canal, where Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul gave the orders to open the gate at Lock 2, where more than 20 boats were waiting to begin their canal journey. It was on April 15, 1817, the New York State legislature approved construction of the Erie Canal, connecting Albany to Buffalo. Crews began work following the ceremonial first dig on July 4, 1817, in Rome, Oneida County. The canal was officially completed on October 26, 1825. The towns established along the canal now blossom with annual festivals,

living history re-enactments and handson museums that celebrate the region’s rich past and the communities that live along the canal today. “This will be an exciting year to visit the canals,” Canal Corporation Director Brian U. Stratton said. “Come experience our unique destinations and celebrate the Erie Canal Bicentennial with the more than 200 communities within the corridor and be a part of a history that is still being written every day.” The New York State Canal Corporation is co-hosting bicentennial events with communities along the canal. They include: Amsterdam, June 9, with a festival and fireworks at Riverlink Park, home to the new Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook Bridge; Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site, June 10, all day canal-themed events and barbeque, where you can see the remnants of the original Erie Canal, the enlarged canal and current configuration of the Barge Canal Lockport, July 8, home to the famed “Flight of Five,” a set of five locks dating to the 1860s. The Flight once effectively acted as “stairs for boats” heading up the Niagara Escarpment, the long cliff that runs east/west across New York that famously includes Niagara Falls. Rochester, July 14-15, featuring an Erie Canal forum and a day of familyfriendly events and music, both held at the Strong National Museum of Play; and Rome, July 22, an all-day event at Bellamy Harbor Park, featuring a firstdig re-enactment, an arts and crafts fair, concerts and fireworks. Other festivals, exhibits and celebrations commemorating the See page D6

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bicentennial include: The Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor plays host year-round to a number of museums and historical sites, which bring the rich history of the canal to life. The Corning Museum of Glass will launch GlassBarge, a floating performance venue that will bring the story of glassmaking as well as demonstrations to waterfront communities across the state beginning June 2 in Fairport. The Albany Symphony will bring “Water Music NY,” a series of unique musical celebrations of the historic waterway, to communities beginning in Albany on July 2, culminating July 8 in Lockport, when the orchestra will play while on a barge inside a canal lock. The 1862 replica canal boat “Lois McClure” will travel across the state, including the length of the Erie Canal, visiting towns and villages along the way, as crews from the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum show visitors what life was like aboard a canal boat. Erie Canal Cruises in Herkimer will put on a July 4 commemoration and is planning season-long exhibits and demonstrations that will highlight the engineering triumphs of the eightyear construction process with notable innovations on display such as the wheelbarrow and stump puller. The Seneca Museum of Waterways and Industry in the Finger Lakes shows how the opening of this vital trade route helped foster social reform movements, including women’s rights. Nearby, catch fireworks during Canal Fest on July 7-9.

WCNY Public Media’s new documentary, Erie: The Canal That Made America will premiere this September. Syracuse will host the annual World Canals Conference from September 24 – 28, an international event that attracts canal professionals, tourism experts, academics and canal enthusiasts and boaters. Syracuse is also home to the Erie Canal Museum, located in the only remaining weighlock building in the U.S., where year-round interactive displays and artifacts tell the story of the canal’s development and the creativity and inventions that made it possible. From Septembe 30 through October 15, Locktoberfests will take place in communities along the canal system. The annual autumn events incorporate community markets, Taste NY products, local art and entertainment and family activities. Locktoberfests are scheduled in Fort Edward, Rome, Seneca Falls, Phoenix and Lockport. A new Erie Canal exhibit, “New York’s Erie Canal: Gateway to a Nation,” will open this fall at the New York State Museum in Albany. In Lockport, the Kenan Center, celebrating its 50th anniversary, will have a special exhibition of Erie Canal photographs. The Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum lets visitors step back in time to experience life on the canal as it used to be, while the Canastota Canal Town Museum highlights canal history and engineering achievements. In the Greater Niagara region, Canalside Buffalo offers a calendar full of fun festivals featuring live music, artisans, food and kid-friendly activities

To further celebrate the bicentennial, permit fees for recreational vessels, normally costing $25-$100, have been waived by the Canal Corporation this year. New York’s canal system includes four historic canals: the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca. Spanning 524 miles, the waterway links the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The canals form the backbone of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and connect more than 230 unique and historic communities The Erie Canalway Trail is a multiuse trail accommodating more than 1.5 million pedestrians, bicyclists, and cross-country skiers annually. More than three-quarters of the 365-mile Erie Canalway Trail from Albany to Buffalo is a dedicated off-road trail, much of it along the canal’s former towpath. Other off-road sections will be completed as part of Governor Cuomo’s Empire State Trail initiative, which will include the Erie Canalway Trail and portions of the Champlain Canalway Trail, and at 750 miles will be the longest multi-use recreational trail network in the nation upon its completion in 2020. For the most amazing immersion into the Erie Canal’s rich history and stunning landscape, join New York Parks & Trails annual Erie Canal bike ride, when you bike the full length of the Erie Canal and the Erie Canalway (and then some), on the 400-mile, 8-day supported camping trip (July 9-16, Parks & Trails New York, 29 Elk Street, Albany NY 12207, 518-434-1583, ptny@ptny.org). Or, take a Lockmaster canalboat (a houseboat) through Mid-

Lakes Navigation (11 Jordan St., Skaneateles, NY 13152, 315-685-8500, 800-545-4318, info@midlakesnav.com, midlakesnav.com) To learn more about New York’s canal heritage and bicentennial events, visit: New York State Canal Corporatio www.canals.ny.gov/ I LOVE NEW YORK www.iloveny. com/articles/post/discovering-a-ditchthat-changed-a-nation Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor eriecanalway.org Since 2011, Governor Cuomo has made substantial investments in the tourism industry throughout New York State, leading to historic levels of visitors and direct spending. New York recently welcomed 234 million visitors who spent over $63 billion, generating a total economic impact of more than $100 billion for the second straight year. Additionally, tourism the state’s fourth largest employer, supporting more than 910,000 jobs annually. New York State features 11 vacation regions. New York’s attractions feature landmarks such as Niagara Falls, the largest park in the continental U.S. in the Adirondacks and treasures such as the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and the Corning Museum of Glass. New York State offers diverse activities for all: outdoor fun - snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding, fishing, hiking and boating, year-round festivals and exploring the rich history and culture of one of the 13 original colonies. Visitors also enjoy the fine cuisine, beverage trails and farm-to-table fresh foods. For more information, visit iloveny.com.

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Gatsby-esque Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island

Don your best Gatsby-era duds, picnic basket, grab the ferry to Governors Island, and be prepared to be transported back to the 1920s: the 12th annual Jazz Age Lawn Party is set for four dates: Saturday, June 10 and Sunday June 11; and Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27. There, conductor, composer, musician and crooner Michael Arenella presents a personally transcribed, one-

of-a-kind songbook for your listening and dancing pleasure by his Dreamland Orchestra, playing the Hot Jazz of the 1920s. The entertainment abounds: Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society from Philadelphia, presents wry, spry, and certifiably Hot Jazz; The Dreamland Follies evoke Ziegfeld-esque grand dance routines; Roddy Caravella and the Canarsie Wobblers is a funloving dance troupe that conjures the rebellious and exuberant spirit of Roaring ‘20s youth; Gelber & Manning Band, feuding vaudevillian lovebirds quarrel, coo and make beautiful music together; Queen Esther pays tribute to jazz royalty of yore and Peter Mintun is “world’s greatest piano man.”

There are fun activities as well which you can join: Charleston Dance Contest to determine who is the Bee’s Knees; Bathing Beauties and Beaus Promenade, wearing vintage swimming outfits of the age (for entry email: bluevoon@aol.com), The High Court of Pie Contest (categories include “Mom’s Best” “Best Savory ”, “Most Original” and “Hobo’s Choice”; for entry email: govislandpie@gmail.com) Start off with dance lessons teach you the hottest dance steps of the time, like the Charleston; immortalize the day in your own Vintage Portraits-You Ought To Be In Pictures, perched on a Paper Moons; the ultimate familyfriendly event also features Kidland carnival games and prizes for junior

Gents and Flapperettes. There’s also a 1920s MotorCar Exhibition, where you can get up close and personal with flivvers and Tin Lizzies, and Antique Gramophones that reanimate original recordings from the 1920s. And what would a Prohibition-era, speakeasy event be without booze? VieVité, Côtes de Provence Rosé is the official wine sponsor of the Jazz Age Lawn Party. In addition, refreshing summer cocktails feature Lejay, the official liqueur sponsor, which created crème de cassis in 1841, as well as Bootlegger 21 NY Distilleries, the official gin and vodka of Jazz Age Lawn Party, crafted in Roscoe, NY. Libations available also include ice cold beer, lemonade and soft drinks. (Take note:

Charleston lesson at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com you can’t bring in your own alcoholic beverages.) New for 2017, Dreamland Gourmet Picnic Totes, featuring freshly prepared, custom ordered lunches that you receive when you enter, complete with a chilled bottle of VieVité Rosé, and other treats! (included in all “Bee’s Knees and “Bonnie & Clyde” ticket packages). Also available: Gourmet Picnic Market featuring fancy picnicking fare and gourmet food along with treats and snacks including ice cream, cotton candy, hot popped corn and more; the Dreamland General Store, offering picnic blankets, parasols, hand fans and assorted sundries. Plus, vintage clothing vendors and artisans, a veritable village of timeless treasures and inspired creations to take home. This event sells out and for the

first time, tickets are only available for purchase in advance. For tickets and information visit, http:// jazzagelawnparty.com/. Purchase tickets at http://jazzagelawnparty. ticketfly.com/.

39th Annual Museum Mile Festival Takes Over Fifth Avenue, June 13

The 39th annual Museum Mile Festival, the biggest block party in the cultural capital of the world, takes place on Tuesday, June 13, 6 pm-9 pm, rain or shine on a mile-long stretch of Fifth Avenue, from 82 Street to 105 Street. The festival kicks off at 5:45 pm on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is a fantastically festive event, with

Artists and art-lovers take over Fifth Avenue for the annual Museum Mile festival © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

street performers – clowns, magicians, bands – plus art on the street activities. Best of all, all eight museums are open at no charge, many offer entertainment and special activities inside. Begun as an initiative to spur the development of new museum audiences and to increase support for the arts during the fiscal crisis of the 1970s, Museum Mile was formed as a consortium by the museums that share the Fifth Avenue address. It has become one of the most popular happenings in a city known for spectacular events – some 40,000 turn out. It’s such a wonderful opportunity to visit museums you might not otherwise see – I am always surprised. Expect long lines and to get in about 3 or 4 museums during the course of the night, depending upon how much time you spend enjoying the street entertainment. Participating museums include: El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street), New York, NY 10029, (212) 831-7272 (http://www. elmuseo.org/) Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue (at 104th Street), New York, NY 10029 (212) 5341672, http://www.mcny.org/ The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Avenue, (between 92nd & 93rd Streets), New York, NY 10128, (212) 4233200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.

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Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 East 91st Street (off Fifth Avenue) New York, NY 10128, 212-8498400, http://www.cooperhewitt.org/ Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 88th Street) New York, NY 10128, (212) 4233500, https://www.guggenheim.org/ Neue Galerie New York, 1048 Fifth Avenue (at 86th Street), New York, NY 10028 (212) 628-6200, http://www. neuegalerie.org/. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street), New York, NY 10028, (212) 5357710 http://www.metmuseum.org/. Visit http://museummilefestival. org/ for more information, map, and schedule. ________________ © 2017 Travel Features Syndicate, a division of Workstyles, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit goingplacesfarandnear. com, www.huffingtonpost. com/author/karen-rubin , and travelwritersmagazine.com/ TravelFeaturesSyndicate/. Blogging at goingplacesnearandfar.wordpress. com and moralcompasstravel.info. Send comments or questions to FamTravLtr@ aol.com. Tweet @TravelFeatures. ‘Like’ us at facebook.com/NewsPhotoFeatures

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PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE: St. Stephen’s Consignment Shop, Port Washington. Please help us further our mission “Good Deals and Good Works” in the community. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. during the school year. Assist with sales and social media posts. Hourly wage, no benefits. Please email shop@ ststephenspw.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Part time or full time to assist VP of Strocchia Iron Works, a steel and architectural metal contractor. Responsible for AP / AR, phones, mail, bank recon, download docs from email, some Quickbooks, Notary Public. Contact ralph@strocchia.com with resume or call 917-903-1227 PART TIME OFFICE RUNNER position available at Garden City law firm. Candidate must be able to work a total of 20-25 hours between the hours of 10am & 5pm Monday through Friday (availability on 5 days is preferable). Reliable transportation is a must as job will entail deliveries and filing of documents in the courts and the County Clerk’s Offices in Nassau, Suffolk and the City of New York. The runner will also be responsible for other general office tasks. Email: gclaw11530@gmail.com

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER: Forecast demands and identify changes to determine effect on supply chain activities for clients in Consumer Packaged Goods Industry; design, develop and adjust long-term capacity plan using SAP-SCM and Llamasoft software; create user-maintainable Master Data log of all production / distribution capabilities to generate a monthly strategic supply chain plan. REQS: Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering and 2 yrs of exp in the job duties or 2 yrs exp in operations management positions using the listed software/tools. Mail resume: Attn: John Brendle, Equus Group LLC, 1225 Franklin Ave, Ste 325, Garden City, NY 11530

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CHILDCARE/ELDERCARE/ BABY NURSE looking for full time work in the Garden City area. 10 years experience and a Registered Nurse. Can live in or commute each day. Available on nights and weekends as well. Can cook, clean and do laundry. Stellar references from a family on 3rd Street in G.C. No car / no driving. Call Shanna 929-2636751 COMPANION/AIDE: Live in or out, full time or part time. Family lives in Valley Stream. 8 years experience. Honest, patient, energetic, kind. Call Rosana 845-720-0965 ELDER CARE: Woman seeking position caring for the elderly. Available to live out and work nights or overnights as well. Over 20 years experience including in nursing home. References furnished upon request. Call V 516-943-3172 HOUSE CLEANING: Excellent service, with great references, reliable, own transportation, English speaking. Call Selma at 516-690-3550

ACTIVITIES OUR SPORTMEN WILL PAY TOP $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote. 1-866-3091507 www.basecampleasing.com

MEETINGS Come and join us for an informative video & meet great people. Third Wednesday of the month. 7pm. Park City Diner, 101 Herricks Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040. The John Birch Society. JBS.org

MARKETPLACE GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Saturday, June 3 81 Kingsbury Rd 9am to 4pm Jewelry, Lamps, Small Furniture, Dishes, Household Items, Puzzles & Much Much More! RAIN DATE JUNE 10, 2017 GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY SATURDAY 6/10 9am-4pm 312 Cambridge Ave All proceeds to benefit New Hyde Park Baptist Church Mission Trip. Books, toys, furniture, clothing, something for everyone! RAIN DATE JUNE 17th

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INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Consignment Shoppe and Auction House Open 7 Days a Week Consignments by Appointment Monthly Live & Online Auctions Tag Sale, Appraisals and Estate Sale Services Complete House Cleanouts Moving Services Home Staging Services 839 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 516-279-6378 www.invitedsales.com

WE BUY ANTIQUES, Old oriental rugs, sterling silver, jewelry, diamonds, Chinese items, religious items, old furniture Call 516-331-1582 No calls Saturdays

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Diamonds, Gold, Silver, Antique & Modern Jewelry, Better Furs, US Coins, Paintings, Bronzes, Watches, Complete Estates HIGHEST PRICES PAID! Call For Appt 914-260-8783 AmericaBuying@aol.com

LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048 OLD TOOLS, toys, trains, coins, antiques, sterling, costume jewelry, clocks, watches. Pleasant and courteous treatment. In business over 54 years. Immediate payment. Immediate removal. 347-256-7981 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE 12th ANNUAL FLEA MARKET Saturday, June 3, 9am—3pm Sponsored by: GARDEN CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 109 Eleventh St (on the grounds of the museum) Vendors will sell antique furniture, household items, jewelry & more! Admission is free. Lunch available. A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP (rear of museum) open all day. Proceeds benefit Garden City Historical Society. 516-746-8900 gardencityhistoricalsociety.org GARDEN CITY Selling entire contents of elegant home. Four floors to explore. Furniture, lots of bric a brac, paintings, wrought iron porch set, lots of garden tools, gas grill, barstools, linens, ladders, ladies clothing—everything pristine. PLEASE JOIN US 17 Merillon Ave (off Nassau Blvd) Saturday, June 3 9am-4pm INVITED SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Wednesday, June 7 10:00 am 254 Brower Avenue Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Entire house contents being sold including furniture, books, housewares, shed items, attic, holiday...... Visit www.invitedsales.com for pictures and details !

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Looking for a career in the auto industry? Rallye Auto Group, LI’s Premier Luxury Automotive Dealer Group is hiring! Seeking Experienced: Technicians, Sales Reps, customer Service Reps, cashiers, Valets, Greeters & more!

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ALBERTSON: Saturday and Sunday, June 3rd and 4th from 10-4. 57 Plainfield Road off Willis Avenue. Tools and more tools. Records and much much more. Great bargains.

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PETS PET SERVICES 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 516-7754256 MYA’S K9 CAMP Full Service Pet Care Professional Dog Grooming Training Boarding Walking EFT Pet Therapy Therapeutic Healing GC Resident 516-382-5553

PET CARE GARDEN CITY PET SITTER: Pet lover and dog owner available to care for your pets. I am available weekday and weekend evenings as well as school vacations. References upon request! Please call: 516-713-0896

AUTOMOTIVE AUTO FOR SALE MGB 1974 CONVERTIBLE Red / black, 86K, chrome bumpers, twin carbs, new interior, battery, older restorations, tonneau, boot, car covers, AM/F M, records, manual. $8.975. 631-7572999, 516-818-6214

AUTO SERVICES DETTAGLIO DETAILING: Anthony Masia, Owner/Operator. Dependable, professional detailer, SUVs, vans, pick-ups also detailed at a higher price. We specialize in imports / Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar & Maserati. $10 off complete detail. Spring Wash & Wax Special $95/cars only. Coupons not to be combined. 631-612-7152. Check us out on Facebook.

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

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3.5 Rooms, 1 Bed $2,300

GARDEN CITY PROFESSIONAL COUPLE downsizing seeks to purchase Ranch or Cape Cod for all cash. Can go to contract immediately and close at your convenience. Principals: 516-747-1024

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CHILDCARE STARS & ANGELS For precious little ones. NYS licensed. Staff is CDA, Infant & Children Certified. Child Care Professionals Small groups in home setting. Provide exceptional individual attention & plenty of TLC. Indoor & outdoor activities in park like fenced in yard. Walk to Merillon train station. We provide organic foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Educational age appropriate activities. 7:00 am—6:00 pm with weekend & extended hours available. Visit www.snadaycare.com or for more information or to schedule a tour call 516-873-1853

GARDEN CITY “June Specials” 3 Rooms, 1 Bed $2,100

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath with large dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C, hardwood floors, NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. $1,970+ electric. Available approx. June 1 www.gcbapts.com or 516-742-1101

OFFICE SPACE WILLISTON PARK 1300sf. office space avail on Hillside Ave. Prof building, parking lot, close to RR & parkways. Full commission paid. Call Tony 516248-4080.

VACATION RENTAL OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Best selection of affordable rentals. Full/partial weeks. Call for FREE brochure. Open daily. Holiday Resort Services. 1-800638-2102. Online reservations: www.holidayoc.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY DOUBLEDAY CONDO FSBO 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,200 sf. 2015 new luxury construction. Open floorplan. 2 deeded garage, 24/7 concierge-security, gym, pool, lounge. Zillow listing: https://goo.gl/ybe836 Email: doubledaycondo@gmail.com Call: 347-871-4643

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE SULLIVAN COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TAX FORECLOSURE AUCTION 350+/- properties June 14 & 15 at 10am. Held at “Ramada Rock Hill” Route 17 Exit 109. 800-2430061 AAR, Inc. & HAR, Inc. Free brochure: www.NYSAuctions. com

COLLEGE STUDENT AVAILABLE to do any “odd jobs” around your home. Yard work, planting, party help, pet sitting, basement/attic cleaning, etc. Available days, evenings and weekends. Please call Drew at 516-712-5361

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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 GUTTERS, WINDOWS, CARPET CLEANING! GENERAL HOME REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE: “Handyman Services” Plumbing, electrical is my specialty. Most gutters $30-$40. Powerwashing & painting available. Clean ups in / out. Lawn mowing. All odd jobs.... you name it. I will do it. All work guaranteed!!! Fully insured. Free estimate. Senior discount. Call 516-534-9518 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, BelFIX’N FLIPS, HARD MONEY gium Block Patios, Foundations, /BRIDGE LOANS, No DocuSeal coating, Concrete and Asments—Stated Income Loans, phalt driveways, Sidewalks, up to 90% PP, 100% Rehab, PurSteps. chase—Refinance, One-Four Free Estimates Units, Mixed Use, Commercial Fully Licensed & Insured Building, 888-565-9477 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

SARATOGA RACE TRACK SARATOGA SPRINGS NY COZY COTTAGES

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

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

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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 516-669-0587 ELEMENTARY TUTOR: Elementary teacher dual certified in general and special education (Birth-6th grade) available to work with your student to support, enhance and reinforce important skills in Math & Literacy. Call Jeanine 516225-1044 ENGLISH TUTOR:

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HOUSE CLEANER: Experienced service, great references, reliable. English speaking. Please call Mirian at 516642-6624

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 ONE ON ONE TUTORING I am a special ed /literary specialist with over 5 years of experience. MA COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TEACHERS COLLEGE. Please contact me at 516633-7442 and view my webpage at www.nickyreadingspecialist. com

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 SHINY & LUXURY, INC CLEANING COMPANY Commercial & Residential After Party, Construction, Remodeling Cleanup Free Estimates! Call Mayra or Gabriela at: 516-225-1612 OR 516-444-8798 Email: mayra@shilux.com

SPRING INTO ACTION LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS GARDEN CITY WANTED! Leona Handelman, WINDOW CLEANING Half Hollow Hills Math TeachHome Window Cleaning er. Empowering students K-12. Service by Owner Common Core and enrichment, Free Estimates PSAT, SAT, ACT, Regents / Inside & Out test prep, professional licensFully Insured ing exams. Free evaluation and 25 Years Experience personalized tutoring programs. 631-220-1851 516-652-9851 or 516-627-0024 516-764-5686

INSTRUCTION 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

CLEANING CLEANING SERVICES FOR OFFICES OR HOMES. Available 7 days a week. Excellent references. Own transportation. Gift Certificates available! Call 516-974-8959 EXPERT CLEANING SERVICE Expert House & Office 15+ yrs experience English speaking Portuguese woman. Excellent references available. If You Want The Very Best Call Isabel! 516-444-1196 Please leave message with your name, number & time of call.

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

SERVICES 1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition. Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires. All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-5411557 A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

Call 294.8900 SERVICES COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.CollegeArtsAdmissions. com

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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 DECLUTTER & ORGANIZE your home/office. We do it all. Create a life you love to look at. Free Consultation. Neat Freaks Lisa Marx and Randi Yerman 917-751-0395 www.neatfreaks1976.com instagram: organizethisnthat 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 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

SPORTS LACROSSE TRAINING by 2 Brothers. Both play at GCHS—One Offense/One Defense. They will use their knowledge of both ends of the field to train your son. Individuals and small groups welcome. For more info and pricing, email: lacrosse1722@gmail.com

HAVE YOU A HIDDEN TALENT that has yet to be discovered in print? We are looking for articles, not exceeding 3,000 words or less than 1,500 words, on local topics, opinions, ideas, nice places to visit on Long Island, and even fiction. In our magazine section, we will try to: “Discover” one new feature length article and writer per week. Each writer will be reimbursed a stipend of $25.00. If you want to be published and be part of an issue of Discovery, you may submit your article to: Litmor Publications, 81 East Barclay Street, Hicksville, N.Y. 11801.

Last Hope Animal Rescue’s Supermarket Bingo will be held on Saturday, June 10th. Doors open at 6 PM. Bingo played from 7 PM – 10 PM at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville.

All proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation programs. Prizes will include a variety of supermarket gift cards including BJs, Costco, Stew Leonard and more. Admission includes one Bingo card (set of 4 games), dessert and coffee/tea at intermission. There will be Chinese Auctions and 50/50 raffles. Additional cards, daubers, snacks and hot dogs can be purchased separately at the event. Admission is $15 with advance purchase only. Limited seating – no walk-ins please. To register, visit our website http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org/supermarket-bingo-saturday-june-20th/ .You can pay by PayPal or download a registration to mail in. All registrations MUST be received by June 6th. For more information call Linda DiPaola – 516-455-5370

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join the Last Hope cat rescue and adoption team!

Volunteer orientations are held at our Wantagh adoption center the second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM.

Reservations not needed, but please fill out and fax a volunteer application in advance to 516-765-9181. You can download the application from our website: http://lasthopeanimalrescue.org. Click on “How to Help”, then “Become a Volunteer!”. Our adoption center is located at 3300 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. We look forward to having you on our team.

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W R I T E R’S C O R N E R

Celebrating decades & decades of fantastic photography C ontinued from page D3 room in the den on the ground level of our split level house. In high school I kept up with photography – as a hobby and when submitting photo stories to my school newspaper. In the years since I haven’t printed out too many photos but I keep snapping pictures. Before taking pictures I arrange for permission with an adult to snap away. Once they agree, I climb onto risers and stages and whatever I have to in order to get on a direct level with my subjects. Planting my feet on the floor, I brace the camera in my hands so the final pictures will be crystal clear – no blurriness permitted. When looking through the viewfinder or LCD screen I compose the picture as best I can. I look at

what’s all around my subject and make the most of it. I try to leave out the fire extinguishers, exit signs, etc. Would a vertical or horizontal picture work best? Instinctively I know. I like capturing the emotion of whatever is going on whether it’s people playing instruments, singing, whatever, so when they play spontaneously or laugh or concentrate fiercely, I snap my photos. If someone tosses something in the air or runs through a water sprinkler laughing hysterically, I snap away. By the way, the only time I don’t get up close is when I have scenery pictures and if I’m on a cruise, for example, and the scenery is too far way, I zoom in as best as I can and take the photos anyway. When taking pictures I go into a

zone of creativity. I imagine that is what it’s like for artists and painters to get involved in their colors and their canvasses. I imagine what it’s like for pitchers to concentrate so hard on the game – on the batter in front of him – that he goes into a zone. It’s a zone of concentration when everything seems effortless. I’m not thinking about how I take pictures anymore, I am just doing it and waiting for those spontaneous moments that my camera captures. (We used to say we’d capture them “on film.”) Like the tennis player who swings a racquet effortlessly, like the pitcher who throws the baseball seamlessly,

like the ice skater who puts on their skates, goes on the ice and seems to simply glide along, photography comes naturally to me. It’s not just a matter of seeing a great picture, it’s feeling it – and feeling when it’s going to happen. The person may smile right at this moment but in the next second he or she might laugh spontaneously and that – that makes for a great picture. To prepare for photo shoots I try to get some rest and be prepared. When I can, I try to limber up – to stretch to help relax. I try to clear my mind of all thoughts and just be in the moment. All of that helps.

These days when I take pictures I still enjoy it as much as I did when I was a kid. I remember the smell of the chemicals whenever I worked in the darkroom developing pictures and I loved everything about it.

A Brief History of Cameras * The Ancient Greeks and Chinese used an optical device called the “camera obscura” to project an image of the surroundings on to a screen. In the 1800s practical cameras were developed. In 1888, the Kodak camera was developed by George Eastman. That pioneered the use of photographic film. It was a simple box camera with a single shutter speed and fixed focus lens. Around the year 1913, a German optical engineer named Oskar Barnack made a prototype compact camera that used 35 mm film. Named “Leica,” it was put into production in 1925 after further developments. In the 1920s and 1930s, reflex cameras became popular. Single lens reflex cameras (SLR) use a mirror and prism system to allow photographers to accurately see the image that will be captured. This system uses one optical light path. Previous cameras had two, one through the lens to the film and the other to the viewfinder. Polaroid cameras appeared in 1948, allowing photographers to produce images instantly. A special chemical process was used to produce prints from the negatives in under a minute. The popularity of instant cameras took off in 1965 with the introduction of the Polaroid Model 20 Swinger, one of the top selling cameras of all time. Despite the technology being around in 1949, disposable cameras didn’t really catch on until the 1990s when they became popular. They are cheap alternatives designed to be used once, perfect for single events such as birthdays, weddings and vacations. The first successful imaging technology using a digital sensor was made in 1969 by Willard S. Boyle and George E. Smith. In 2009, they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions that paved the way for digital photography. In 1991, the first commercial DSLR (digital single lens reflex) was launched by Kodak. The popularity of digital cameras exploded in the 2000s as technology improved and the costs of production decreased. The technology behind cameras is constantly improving with additions such as touch screens and electronic viewfinders. *sciencekids.com.nz

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“Teaching an equal balance of technical skills embraced with artistry is of utmost importance to me, as one without the other is detrimental to the dance student, the future dancer, and the art form as a whole.” This is a motto Carolyn Zettel-Augustyn, Director and Founder of Classical School of Ballet LI (CSB) carries with her as she steps into the studio as she greets her students.

For more that thirty years Carolyn Zettel-Augustyn has educated herself in the art of teaching to ultimately provide her students with the best possible training, no matter the age and no matter if they choose dance for personal fulfillment, gained physicality, or to pursue dance as a professional career. “Regardless of their choice, the students that pass through the doors of Classical School of Ballet LI are given the opportunity to enrich their lives in the true art of ballet that embraces the whole person, mind, body and spirit.”

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“I invite my students to perceive their training in ballet as a constantly evolving and enriching experience building upon a solid foundation that is tried and true, following in the tradition of classical ballet that dates back to the 1600’s. At CSB we have adopted the American Ballet Theater (ABT®) National Training Curriculum. This curriculum provides safe and sound training principals that are age-appropriate with the students well-being in mind. “I’m very proud that CSB holds annual ballet examinations where an ABT® examiner adjudicates the students work.” Carolyn began her training at age 10 in Waterloo, ON Canada in 1974. She was awarded a scholarship to attend the Washington School of Ballet. Upon her return, Carolyn’s first ballet teacher, Anne Suetta was ready to retire and offered Carolyn her school. Carolyn apprenticed with Suetta and during that time she became a fully certified teacher with the Society of Russian Ballet Schools and the Canadian Dance Teacher Association where she later became Vise President of the Ontario Branch which consisted of 400 schools. Carolyn’s first small school outgrew the building and she expanded into a 5000 square foot space, and soon after opened a second location in a neighboring village. Carolyn’s school soon became known as the go to ballet school in the area and attracted guest artists including the late Betty Oliphant, founder of the National Ballet School, Arnold Spohr, former artistic director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and the celebrated, internationally acclaimed dancer Frank Augustyn, who later became Carolyn’s husband. Frank’s illustrious dancing career ended and soon after he was invited to become the Chair of the Department of Dance at Adelphi University, Garden City, where he currently serves. In the first few years that Carolyn lived here she worked for a few local dance schools. In 2011 she founded Children’s School of Ballet, and later changed the name to Classical School of Ballet LI which more fully embodied what the school represents. In 2009, Carolyn began her teacher training program with ABT® National Training Curriculum. Carolyn is an ABT® Affiliate Teacher who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive Primary through Level 7 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum and in 2016 Carolyn became an ABT Examiner.

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Dance “I am honored to welcome my former student Beth Lamont, professional ballerina to CSB. She will be teaching at the June enrichment classes.”

Classical Ballet School LI is a destination school. It doesn’t attract the masses but rather attracts those interested in learning the art of ballet and all that embodies it. Students commute and car-pool from Huntington Bay, Islip, Great Neck, Jericho, Syosset, Jamaica, Queens and local communities including and around Garden City such as Floral Park, Mineola, Franklin Square, West Hempstead and more. Carolyn is looking to open a location to the Syosset area to ease the burden of commuting students during the weekday classes, yet, they will continue to commute to Garden City for their weekend classes.

Carolyn Zettel-Augustyn, Director

Carolyn is excited to welcome former student and professional dancer Beth Lamont to teach in late June. Beth has accepted the title at CSB as Guest Visiting Artist.

“My joy and rewards come from knowing and seeing the success of my students, many of whom have gone on to professional careers, and others that carry with them the love for ballet and still many more that greet me with an abundant amount of energy and desire to learn. When the studio lights go out at the end of the day, I know I can sleep well knowing that I have done my job and followed my calling.” GARDEN CITY LOCATION

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June 2

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, a senior peer group discussion will be held. “Let’s Chat” will be led by Joyce Tobkes, M.A. “The Long Island Water Program” will be discussed by Matthew T. Rizzo, Project Manager, Grassroots Environmental Education at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Please register in advance to attend. The Syosset Public Library presents “The Good Old Days: History & Popular Culture of the Roaring 20s” at 2 p.m.

June 3

The Jericho Public Library will hold a “Meet The Artist Reception” in the Gallery from 2 to 4 p.m. The art on display will be “The Elusive Medium of Watercolor. A Retrospective” by Charles Van Horn.

June 4

The Jericho Public Library presents “Romance, Classics & Tango” with The Polezhayev Family Ensemble at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance of the performance.

June 5

The Jericho Public Library will host Carol Cott Gross with a discussion of “Holiday Celebrations: How To Balance Traditions & Trends” at 2 p.m. The Friends of the Syosset Public Library will hold their annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the Library.

June 6

A “Title Swap With Librarians” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 1:30 p.m. The film “The Founder”, the story of Ray Kroc, the developer of McDonald’s, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13, the film is 115 minutes long. “Father’s Day Decoupage Coasters” will be the result of a craft program for children ages 3 years to Grade 3 at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. Please register in advance. At 7 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, a local author showcase will be held.

June 8

At 8 a.m. at the Jericho Public Library, a sponsored bus trip will depart for a day of “Long Island – Land & Sea”, visiting an herb farm, a winery, Greenport for lunch, with time for shopping and viewing lighthouses. Advanced registration is required. At the Syosset Public Library, the 1954 film “Sabrina” will be shown at 2 p.m. Not rated, the movie runs 112 minutes long. A film discussion will be held after the viewing.

June 9

“The Light Between Oceans”, starring Michael Fassbenter, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m.

What’s Happening

Rated PG-13, the film is 133 minutes. Teens are invited to join a program on “Stress Management” with Instructor Michelle at the Jericho Public Library from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

June 10

At 7:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, “An Evening With Sylph Chamber Music” will be held. Tickets will be available in advance of the performance.

June 12

“Meet Your Local Legislator Night with Legislator Arnold W. Drucker” will be held at the Syosset Public Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

June 13

Dr. Joe Kenner will be at the Syosset Public Library at 1 p.m. to discuss “A Reality Check on Key Current Events”. An evening book discussion group, led by Fran Cohen, will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. The subject will be The Last Painting of Sara de Vos: A Novel, written by Dominic Smith. At 7:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, an evening book discussion with Ralph Guiteau will be held to talk about the book Blindness by Jose Saramago

June 14

“Build a Better World With Bees”, for children in grades 2 to 5, will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. Learn about bees and make a craft to take home.

June 15

“Hidden Figures”, starring Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer, will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. 127 minutes long, the movie is rated PG.

June 16

Saul Filas Fathi will be at the Syosset Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss the speculations about the civilization of Atlantis, the fictional island mentioned in works by Plato.

June 17

A cooking demonstration with Lucy Van Horn will be held at the Jericho Public Library at 11:30 a.m. and will focus on what to prepare for a garden party. Please register in advance to attend.

June 19

Sign-up begins today for the Jericho Public Library’s summer reading program for children, running June 19 through August 14. “Talking Baseball”, with Ira Dornstein and Paul Fredericks, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Jericho Public Library. The 20 & 30-Something Club meets today at 7 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library for a RiffTrax Viewing of the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing”. The film is

rated PG-13. The Jericho Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meeting will be held at the Library at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

June 20

“Rembrandt’s Abraham and the Angels – A Divine Encounter” is the subject of a lecture by Professor Thomas Germano at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m.

June 21

“Prestino’s Magic Show”. Tickets will be available in advance.

June 24

The Jericho Public Library will hold a session on science for children in grades 3 to 5 with “Library Learning Lab” at 11 a.m. A one-woman show, “Hot, Hot, Hot Summer Kick-Off With Flo Michaels” will be held at the Syosset Public Library at 7:30 p.m.

June 26

“Build A Better World” is the theme of the summer reading program for teens at the Jericho Public Library. A kick-off session will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Library. The movie “Passengers” will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. Rated PG-13, the film is 116 minutes long and stars Jennifer Lawrence.

Denzel Washington and Viola Davis star in the movie “Fences”, which will be shown at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. Rated PG-13, 139 minutes long. “Build Your Own World Cupcakes” is a program for teens at the Syosset Public Library with The Baking Coach at 7 p.m.

June 22

The afternoon book discussion group at the Syosset Public Library will meet at 1:30 p.m. The focus will be on the book Circling The Sun by Paula McLain. Jean Simpson will lead the discussions.

“The Comedy of Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara” is celebrated at 2 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library with Dr. Ira Epstein. The Young Adult Corner of the Jericho Public Library will offer “College Essay Tips & Supplemental / Personal Essay Info” with College Essay Advisors from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Advanced registration is recommended.

June 23

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library, the mobile office of NY State Senator Carl Marcellino will be available. A kick-off program for the summer reading program at the Jericho Public Library will be held at 4 p.m. with

June 27

June 28

Louise Cella Caruso will be at the Jericho Public Library at 2 p.m. to discuss the works of Georgia O’Keeffe in “Flower Power”.

June 29

“Science Camp With Mad Science Brioxlogy”, using LEGO bricks, will be offered at the Jericho Public Library at 7 p.m. for chil • Compiled by Kate and Meg Meyer

This Week at the Jericho Public Library Friday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM

Long Island Water Program with Matthew T. Rizzo, Project Manager, Grassroots Environmental Education. The Jump In! campaign is an outreach program designed to inform consumers about the threats facing our ground and surface water, as well as possible solutions.

Saturday, June 3rd from 2 to 4 PM

Meet the Artist Reception - The Elusive Medium of Watercolor, a Retrospective by Charles Van Horn. The Public is invited to attend.

Sunday, June 4th at 2:00 PM

The Polezhayev Family Ensemble presents Romance, Classics & Tango - This program includes the masterpieces of Massenet and Sarasate, Milhaud and Shostakovich, romantic melodies from Chaplin’s movies and tangos by Gade, Gardel and Piazzolla. Tickets are required. Non-ticketholders will be seated as space allows.

Tuesday, June 6th at 2:00 PM

Movie: The Founder (Biography/ Drama/History) - The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers’ innovative fast food eatery, McDonald’s, into one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the world with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness. Starring Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch. Rated PG-13. 1 hour, 55 minutes.

Weds., June 7th from 3 - 4:30 PM

Free time for Watercolor – Bring your supplies and ideas to create a watercolor painting on your own. No instructor – no registration.

Friday, June 9th at 2:00 PM

Movie: The Light Between Oceans (Drama/Romance) - A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from a drifting row boat. Starring Michael Fassbenter, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz. Rated PG-13. 2 hours, 13 minutes.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: NASSAU COUNTY. HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Pltf. vs. HELDER S. MOLINA, et al, Defts. Index #001613/13. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Dec. 18, 2015, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Dr., Mineola, NY, prem. k/a 34 Rosanne Dr., Woodbury, NY a/k/a Section 15, Block 175, Lot 86 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Pine Hollow at Woodbury, situated at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, NY, owned by Pine Hollow Building Corp., 136 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY, surveyed Teas, Barrett, Lanzisera & Frink, Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, dated April 17, 1980”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on August 8, 1980 as Case No. 8846. Approx. amt. of judgment is $890,554.10 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JANE SHRENKEL, Referee. COHN & ROTH, Attys. for Pltf., 100 East Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY. #91644 SYO 4049 4X 05/12,19,26,06/02 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF NASSAU HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200710, Plaintiff,AGAINST DARYL DWORKIN, JACQUELINE DWORKIN, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered January 9, 2017 I the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 on June 20, 2017 at 11:30 AM premises known as 494 BERRY HILL ROAD, OYSTER BAY COVE, NY 11791 All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Oyster Bay Cove, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Section 25, Block

C-1 and Lot 1040 Approximate amount of judgment $1,657,435.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #5753/11 Brian Davis, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff – 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 SYO 4055 4X 05/19,26,06/02,09 LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU LNV CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST ALLISON ALBERT, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 03, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on June 13, 2017 at 11:30AM, premises known as 106 IRA ROAD, SYOSSET, NY 11791. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Syosset, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York, SECTION 15, BLOCK 105, LOT 0008. Approximate amount of judgment $523,429.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 851/2012. The above mentioned sale was originally scheduled for May 16, 2017 at 11:30 AM. The new sale date is June 13, 2017 at 11:30 AM. Francis X. Mcquade Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 SYO 4058 1X 06/02 LEGAL NOTICE “Articles of Organization of Bina Properties LLC filed with Secy. of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/27/2012. Office location: 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 in Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Bina Properties LLC at 118 Orleans Lane Jericho, NY 11753 Purpose: Any lawful activities.” JNJ 7848 6X 05/12,19,26,06/02,09,16

Voters return Cohen to School Board From page 12 Fierstein before taking the solo approach. “It was very important not to align with either side. The Woodbury property sale and then that being rescinded – the school board did not do anything wrong as far as informing residents. The only thing that did not happen was the board and district not reaching out to our senior citizens as much because they aren’t using a smartphone or computer. That was a problem. We really need to re-think how you really reach everyone because everyone should be made aware of what is going on. This schools’ administration led by (Superintendent) Dr. Rogers is all about transparency. He is fabulous man of integrity and I have sat in his office for committee meetings. Twice a year our press conference committee invites residents to ask questions that would apply to the entire school district. You can ask anything and our committee responsibility is to collect those questions from each school and PTA until – we go through all of them. We then meet with the administration and get answers from them, and the district mails out a synopsis to every household in Syosset/Woodbury twice a year,” Levitan said.

Outcry over cell antennas

Community involvement took an entirely different turn for her in the days leading up to the May 16 election. In the first two weeks of May Levitan was a proactive participant in the outcry against Crown Castle’s installations of cell antenna “repeaters” along residential blocks of Woodbury, done without notice to residents. She began as part of a Woodbury ad hoc committee and attended the May 11 rally, where she spoke to Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino as he met with Woodbury residents in front of TV news cameras. Levitan learned of contact with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said her role as the month began was to provide as much support as possible for residents in their advocacy on the issue and “to transmit awareness of the issue.” “No one really knows what the cell repeaters could do to us health-wise because we don’t have the date. Supervisor Sala-

dino’s office is interested in preventing further proliferation of the boxes. It is so widespread and it goes far beyond Syosset/ Woodbury and a few blocks of houses. We have to stand up, be involved, and get organized or otherwise lots of things get swept under the rug,” she says. Levitan followed up that effort by attending the last Town of Oyster Bay Board meeting, held Tuesday, May 23 and taking notes to disburse. Residents of the Village of Garden City, who have approached their local government ‘repeatedly’ about stopping the cell repeaters installed on backyard utility poles, have called Levitan to learn about grassroots efforts after applauding her and Woodbury residents at local meetings and in local media. A group of Garden City moms even attended the same May 23 Oyster Bay meeting to seek collaborations with government officials. Being acknowledged for the efforts she’s put in was a driver for Levitan’s successful run. She says it wasn’t a question of campaigning more during the buildup to the May 16 election. Rather once she announced her candidacy, only good things and substantial support followed. Levitan made rounds in the community on foot while juggling her family with the kids at different school milestones and running Chyten, now in its fifth year in business in Syosset. “The first time I was approached to run, in early March, my reaction was ‘What! Don’t you know how much I do already?’ The answer I received was ‘precisely – that’s why you should be on the school board.’ I get along with everybody and people who know me will explain that I have no enemies in the town. I believe in the power of communication, and there is always a way to work things out. I do not believe in escalating friction – it is not Woodbury versus Syosset or vice versa, we are all supposed to be one. We keep talking about unity and talking about it again and again, but that is not what people see happening. That is why when I considered the run for the board and the amount of time I’ve devoted to the school district, I am dedicated already. It’s a natural progression to focus and be a voice in one place rather than run all over and be in three

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district schools plus our PTA Council,” she said.. Capping her election week, Levitan was set to meet the board members of the Chyten franchise on Friday, May 19. Big meetings are a routine for her as she’s spent so much time with parents of children in all grade levels, from incoming kindergarten to seniors graduating this June. “I know exactly what’s on their minds, what bothers them, what concerns them, and what makes them happy – experience came out of being in the trenches. Because I am here and because our district is so competitive our area has seven local tutoring centers! I know what is needed – people are very competitive and a lot of the time it is coming from the kids themselves. If they aren’t signing up for more and more AP or Honors classes they would feel embarrassed not to do it, even though it isn’t for everybody. The teacher can only give you 40 minutes of their time plus maybe 30 minutes of extra help, and with all the other kids in the class to work with. Who will help when you need more support? Also we are there for comprehensive test-prep which is not nearly adequately addressed by even the best schools,” she said. With the board run in 2017, it was time for Levitan to contribute to the schools at the highest level possible. Her career background, her PTA experiences, her school board run and the recent advocacy side-by-side with neighbors carry a common theme: inclusivity. “We’ve worked so hard to get people to come out to meetings more and to provide them with information. It’s all on the (school district or PTA) website. The problem is nobody does that, people won’t bother looking. The only group in the community disseminating every piece of information is our PTA – whether you want budget information or standardized testing information, the Opt Out Long Island movement or Common Core it is all there. If you have any questions this school board will get back to you and even if it’s a controversial issue, they do,” Levitan explains.

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Friday, June 2, 2017

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THE POLICE BLOTTER

Incidents that have occurred recently in the local area include:

stolen from a shopping cart at Target in Westbury.

Between 12 noon on May 9 and 5 p.m. the next day, a victim reports that unknown subjects damaged a window of her home on Warner Avenue in Roslyn Heights with a BB gun.

At 12:55 a.m. on May 12, a 30-yearold woman from Merrick was arrested on Old Northern Boulevard in Roslyn. She was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

At the Long Island Railroad Station on Lincoln Avenue and Railroad Avenue in Roslyn Heights, the passenger side of a vicitm’s vehicle was keyed between 3 p.m. on May 9 and 2 a.m. the next morning.

A 51-year-old woman from Valley Stream was arrested at 2:55 p.m. on May 12 and charged with Shoplifting from Sephora in East Garden City.

At 12:40 a.m. on May 10, four subjects were arrested and were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana. Arrested on Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park were a 22-year-old man from South Ozone Park, a 25-year-old man from the same town, a 20-year-old man from Richmond Hill and a 22-year-old man from that town. n

On May 10, sometime between 2 and 5 p.m., unknown subjects keyed a victim’s vehicle while it was parked on Duke of Gloucester Road in Manhasset. n

Between 6 and 8 p.m. on May 10, the rear windshield of a car that was parked on Bay Driveway in Manhasset was damaged. n

On Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park, a victim reports that the right rear tire of his vehicle was punctured between 7:30 p.m. on May 10 and 6:30 a.m. the next morning. n

At a parking lot on Marcus Avenue in North New Hyde Park, a 26-year-old man from New Hyde Park was arrested and was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana at 9:40 p.m. on May 10. n

On East Second Street in Mineola, two men, one 22 years old and the other, 20 years old, were arrested on May 10 at 10:55 p.m. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

Between 8 p.m. on May 12 and 3:20 p.m. the next day, the driver’s side window of a vehicle that had been parked on Birchwood Court in Mineola was discovered to have been damaged by a brick n

A 27-year-old man from Wyandanch was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 3 a.m. on May 13 at the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Middle Neck Road in Flower Hill. n

The rear tailgate window of a car that had been parked on Brush Hollow Road in Westbury between 7 and 10 p.m. on May 14 was found to have been smashed. n

A 27-year-old man from Great Neck was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 12:30 a.m. on May 15 at the corner of Ravine Road and East Shore Road in Great Neck. n

Personal property was stolen from a vehicle on Choir Lane in Westbury between 7:30 p.m. on May 15 and 8 a.m. the next morning. n

At 9:30 p.m. on May 15, a complainant reports that the fence to Plandome Pond Park, located on Bournedale Road North and Brookwild Drive in Plandome Heights was damaged. n

A vehicle on Choir Lane in Westbury was ransacked between 9:30 p.m. on May 15 and 9 a.m. the next day.

At the corner of Euclid Avenue and Wall Street in West Hempstead, a victim reports that unknown subjects jumped on the hood of her vehicle, causing damage, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on May 11.

At Target in Westbury, a 29-year-old man from Uniondale was arrested and charged with Shoplifting at 9 a.m. on May 16.

At Nassau Community College in East Garden City, an unattended pocketbook was stolen from an office between 9:30 and 11 a.m. on May 11. n

A 36-year-old woman from Huntington was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated on Northern Boulevard in Roslyn at 12:30 a.m. on May 11.

On Carleton Street in Westbury, a 22-year-old man from Williston Park was arrested at 10:45 p.m. on March 16. He was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana.

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The 2018 midterm elections are still over 17 months away. Nevertheless, there has been so much discussion on this subject that a preliminary look may be relevant. Ail of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be up for election in 218. There are currently 238 Republicans, 193 Democrats and 4 vacancies in the House. In the Senate, 33 of the 100 seats will be contested in 2018, with 25 of the 33 contested seats held by Democrats or Democratic-leaning incumbents, and 8 held by Republicans. The current Senate makeup is 52 Republicans and 48 Democrats. Democrats are unlikely to regain control of the Senate in 2018, mostly because defending 25 seats is a challenging task. Moreover, many of the currently held Democratic seats are in difficult states for Democrats, including 10 states carried by Donald Trump; on this list are stalwart Republican stares like West Virginia, North Dakota, Montana and Indiana. Only one state with a Republican senator up for reelection, Nevada, was carried by Hillary Clinton. Obviously, the battle will be in the House, where the Democrats will need around 23 additional seats to gain control of the chamber. Out of power parties normally gain in midterm elections for the House, with an average seat pickup over the last 21 off-year elections of 30 seats (in two elections, 1934 and 2002, the President’s party actually gained seats.) A Democratic gain of this magnitude would turn over the Speakership to their party. Hillary Clinton won 23 House districts also won by a current Republican member of the House, providing a number of good opportunities for a strong challenge. On the other hand, Republicans have some advantages. There are 12 Democratic House seats in districts carried by Donald Trump. More significantly, there is a bit of a GOP bias in the House map, partly caused by district maps drawn by Republican legislatures and partly also because Democrats tend to live in districts, often urban ones, that

are more heavily skewed toward members of their party. This in effect “wastes” votes in comparison to Republican districts, which tend to be more closely divided. President Trump carried 230 of the 435 House districts last year with a minority of the popular presidential vote, and even Mitt Romney won 223 districts in 2012. Students of form of the 2018 election have been fixated on a few special elections to fill open seats, most of them formerly held by Republicans. Last month, a Republican won by a relatively small margin for a seat in Kansas, but the significance of this race was clouded by a relatively low turnout. Last week, in an election for a seat in Montana, the Republican again won by a relatively narrow margin, but this result was perhaps skewed by an assault by the winning Republican candidate on a reporter the day before the election. There is one more watched election, a runoff June 20 in a normally Republican district barely carried by President Trump last year. The Democrats realistically could win this race, but it was a sufficiently marginal district in 2016 as to make conclusions pretty tentative. Another problem with reading much into 2017 special elections is that not as much money will be poured into the many contested races next year and that special elections do not have incumbent candidates. Far more than the results of special elections, what is likely to be predictive of the 2018 races is whether President Trump can turn the corner on his approval ratings and move them up into the 50 percent range. On the Democratic side, it will matter if the party is perceived as nominating a slate of social justice warriors emphasizing identity politics and impeaching Mr. Trump, rather than more centrist candidates merely contending that a check needs to be placed on the President. Once we have a handle on this, we will be able to make meaningful guesses on the 2018 results.

At the intersection of Old Country Road and 12th Avenue in Mineola, a 50-year-old man from Valley Stream was arrested and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated at 5:53 p.m. on May 17.

At 8:30 p.m. on May 11, a wallet was

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