Over 60...and Getting Younger: August 7, 2009

Remembered Meals

As I grow older, I am occasionally snapped back by my youthful memories. As a boy growing up in the East Bronx, my experiences were limited. My apartment house, my block, my school and my friends were probably my total world. Today, I can look back and try to remember certain highlights that led to my present life.

Find It @ the Jericho Library

A new Low Vision Room just opened at the Jericho Library. Thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Sight and Sound, the library received a CCTV device and ZoomText software which provides assistive technology for those with visual impairments. The new software enhances the magnification of a computer and the CCTV enlarges the printed word. The visually handicapped will find a visit to the library a more fulfilling experience as a result of this new technology.

Mitch Shapiro, founder of the Foundation for Sight and Sound, began funding this equipment for libraries in 2005. To date, 18 libraries have benefited from his generosity. The Jericho community extends a hearty thanks to Mr. Shapiro and the Foundation.

Over 60...and Getting Younger: July 31, 2009

Returns

I have always been annoyed and uncomfortable when a fellow diner makes a “fuss” at a restaurant. I sink a bit lower in my chair and wait for the incident to be settled and finally be resolved.

Usually I am not the aggrieved party and I am only an impatient observer. Last weekend I was the culprit. Let me present my case.

Letter: Writing in Protest

(Editor’s Note: The following letter was sent to the Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Sudan and is being printed here at the author’s request.)

I write to protest the atavistic treatment meted out to the 13 young women arrested at a Khartoum café for wearing trousers, 10 of whom were publicly flogged and fined.

Over 60...and Getting Younger: July 24, 2009

A Summer Weekend

Who says you have to leave Long Island to have a great time in the summer? We have everything right here!

On Friday night we had reservations at Peppercorns Restaurant on East Marie Street in Hicksville with Paul and Jerilye Streich. The four of us were placed at a corner table, and it was cozy and easy to have a conversation. The service was gracious and the food was delicious.

From the Desk of Assemblyman Charles Lavine: July 17, 2009

Lavine: Paterson Picks Right Man in Ravitch

New York State Assemblyman Charles D. Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has issued a statement on Governor David Paterson’s selection of Richard Ravitch for New York’s Lieutenant Governor.

Over 60...and Getting Younger: July 17, 2009

Crustaceans

On one of our earliest dates, Lorraine brought along a large newspaper wrapped container. We were babysitting for Caren, Lorraine’s niece, then 2 or 3 years old, now 48 with three grown children. What was in this surprise package?

Lorraine neatly spread the newspapers on the living room floor. She asked this question of me, the sophisticated New Yorker. “Have you ever eaten spiced crabs?” she queried.

Editorial: Continuing Coverage

It is hard to believe it is July already. The Syosset and Jericho school districts just held beautiful graduation ceremonies and saw another successful year come to a close.

It was great working with the school districts, the teachers, PTA members and parents to highlight the wonderful school districts. Because the communities are so active, we received an abundance of articles and pictures this year from the school districts. Although we are behind with getting them published due to space constraints, we promise they will all get in. Please continue to enjoy the coverage of the local schools throughout the summer.

Over 60...and Getting Younger: July 10, 2009

Two Clean Cut Guys

As Roger Federer and Andy Roddick battled it out with tennis rackets at Wimbledon, I realized that both these gentlemen could be role models for ourselves and for our children. Both are happily married (whatever that means) and speak intelligently and have a reasonable lifestyle.

Legislator Jacobs Warns Be Wary of Email Notices That Appear to Be From IRS

Nassau County Legislator Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury) warns residents to be wary of email notices that appear to be from the IRS promising money. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers through email. Additionally it does not request detailed personal information through email or ask taxpayers for their PIN numbers, passwords, or similar confidential access information including credit card, bank or other financial account information.