Rockland County Times - 135th Year, No. 19

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135th Year, No. 19

Ghost Busted:

Haverstraw man indicted for possesion of unregistered “ghost guns”

By Joe Kuhn

Gregory Lopez, 45 of Haverstraw, NY has been indicted by the county DA’s office following an ongoing Investigation into the sale and possession of “ghost guns” in Rockland The defendant was charged under a new subsection of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree designed specifically to combat the sale of unregistered fire arms. The term “ghost gun” denotes the fact that these privately manufactured weapons, which do not have serial numbers, are difficult to trace, and thus ideal for use in criminal activity. This is the first use of the law in New York State.

On April 27, 2022, a search warrant was executed at 64 Rosman Road in the Town of Haverstraw pursuant to an investigation into the purchasing of “ghost gun” parts.

After a thorough search of the residence, two loaded AR-15 rifles were recovered, neither of which had serial numbers on them. The search would also uncover a quantity of .223 and .308 caliber ammunition and loaded magazines, and multiple “ghost gun” parts.

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Six major components of uncompleted firearms were found in the apartment.

Gregory Lopez was indicted by a Rockland County Grand Jury on the following charges: • Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree for possessing two loaded firearms • Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree for possessing two firearms while having a prior criminal conviction • Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree for possessing two assault weapons • Six counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree for possessing major components of firearms (ghost gun parts) while being prohibited from owning them due to prior criminal conduct.

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“The purchasing and possession of illegal firearms is an offense that my office takes very seriously” said Distrcit Attorney Walsh. “This indictment should send a strong message to anyone who is thinking about purchasing illegal firearms or parts. I would like to thank the Homeland Security Investigations, Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Narcotics Task Force, Clarkstown Police Department, Haverstraw Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI for their assistance with this case. “

Special Olympic Torch Run 2022 Last week, officers from the Clarkstown PD and Rockland County PBA, teamed up with law enforcement officers from Westchester and Putnam counties to commemorate this years Special Olympics. Officers from all three counties ran alongside Special Olympic athletes to carry the “Flame of Hope” from the Brink’s Memorial in Nyack across the bridge to Westchester. This was the first year Rockland and Putnam participated in this annual event which was estabished by the Westchester County Police Department in 1986.

The event organizers thanked all participants who made the run possible, and extended specific thanks to Rockland resident and Special Olympics athelete Katy Sanchez for her work in bringing the Torch Run to Rockland County. Sanchez ran alongside the officers carrying the torch and was instrumental in the departments efforts to raise funds for Special Olympics NY. Photo provided by the Rockland District Attorney’s office

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RCC Celebrates 62nd Commencement Students from RCC’s graduating class of 2021 and 2022 are invited to attend an in-person Commencement Ceremony on May 23, 2022 at 11 am at Clover Stadium in Pomona, NY. “I am delighted to invite our 2022 graduates along with their families and friends for the 62 nd Commencement ceremony, which will be live and in person for the first time since 2019,” said RCC President Dr. Michael A. Baston. “This is a momentous occasion where we are celebrating our hard-working students as they embark on the next chapters in their lives, whether it is entering the workforce immediately or continuing their academic journey.”

The Keynote Speaker will be EmmyAward winning Lynda Baquero, NBC 4 New York’s consumer reporter on the “Better Get Baquero” segment.

“Lynda Baquero is dedicated to helping young people achieve their potential— and is just the type of role model our students aspire to become,” said Dr Bastion when annoucing her role in the upcoming ceramony.

Baquero is on the Board of Directors of “Let’s Get Ready,” a non-profit organization that serves the educational needs of New York City students. She also serves on the Board of the Byram Hills Education Foundation, which supports students in Westchester County, and is an active advocate of El Museo del Barrio’s arts and education programs.

Baquero’s reporting was a key component of NBC 4 New York’s award-winning COVID-19 coverage, which was awarded the prestigious Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Award.

“I also want to commend this year’s SUNY Excellence Award winner Jolie Santiago, a Liberal Arts and Humanities ‘22 graduate,” said Baston. “She is a diligent and tenacious student who exemplifies the well-roundedness of an education at RCC.” Santiago, a New City resident, is a volunteer at People to People and Girl Scouts of America; captain of the RCC volleyball team that made it to regionals for the first time in the College’s history; and member of both the Street Team, an RCC student marketing program, and the Sam Draper Honors Program.

Jolie plans to transfer to a four-year school in the Fall, where she will pursue her bachelor’s degree in journalism or marketing.

“Congratulations to all of my fellow graduates who have made it to the finish line of their journey at RCC through one of the most difficult times in recent history,” said Santiago. “We have all proven what we are capable of - we are courageous, motivated, successful, and thankful to all of the people who helped us along our journey.”

To obtain a degree or certificate from Rockland Community College, students who believe they have met all degree requirements must complete the online Application for Graduation. For those unable to attend the live ceremony, visit www.sunyrockland.edu/ commencement to watch the recording of the event. Proof of vaccinations will not be required for students and families. Masks are encouraged but not required.

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EXECUTIVE’S CORNER

“Our Fight Against the Opioid Crisis”

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Sounds in the Round: Local songwriter creates showcase for other local musical artists

By Jess Warren

By County Executive Ed Day We in the County government are constantly doing everything we can think of to combat the opioid crisis. Heroin and other drugs have stolen too many of our residents over these past few years, particularly our young people.

Without question, this epidemic has resulted in inherent costs that so far have been unfairly borne by our taxpayers including costs to local law enforcement and first responders, counseling and assistance to our residents facing this crisis, and treatment costs for those battling addiction.

In 2019, Rockland County took swift action against the bad actors in big pharma fueling the opioid epidemic by pursuing legal action against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opiates.

On behalf of the County of Rockland, we joined these lawsuits to have these companies pay for the damage, death and destruction their outrageous marketing strategies brought to our communities, and I’m proud to confirm we were successful in that endeavor.

With respect to the New York settlement, the amount being allocated to Rockland is over $10 million that will be distributed over 18 years. This includes the New York settlement with certain distributors in which Rockland is receiving $8 million distributed over 18 years, the Johnson and Johnson settlement in which Rockland is receiving $1.7 million distributed over 10 years and Rockland’s allocated share of the Allergan settlement, estimated to be $616,459 in a single payment.

This legal battle was never about the money. These settlements are our way of holding these companies accountable for their role in this crisis while providing some justice for the many, many victims. These lawsuits have shown the pharmaceutical industry that profits should never come before people.

Rockland is continuing to take a comprehensive approach to combat substance use issues and the opioid epidemic, and this legal action is just the latest step.

In Rockland, we’re making progress in the war on drugs with overdose deaths in our County down 50% compared to the beginning of last year. Our Department of Mental Health says the decrease is a credit to the combined effort of everything being done to combat the crisis countywide, which the County hopes to bolster with these settlement funds.

Rockland will use the settlement funds for new initiatives including launching our 311 Behavioral Health Helpline, a dedicated helpline staffed by trained clinicians that will be available 24/7 to provide support and referrals, and medical screenings and intervention using the SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment) method to strengthen prevention, early intervention, and treatment of opioid use.

Rockland will continue to partner with local providers to distribute Fentanyl test strips, conduct Narcan trainings and provide peer support.

Our County also will continue to strengthen our detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, and intensive outpatient services, and so much more.

However, I know we can do better, and we will do better because losing even one life to this epidemic is one life too many.

Anyone fighting this crisis will never have to fight it alone, and I encourage you to check out the resources available by following this link: http://rocklandgov.com/departments/mental-health/.

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You won’t want to miss the Sounds in the Round event coming to town! A group of talented local songwriters will be performing their music at the event which will take place at the Gentle Giant Brewing Company in Pearl River on Monday May 16th from 7:00-9:00 PM. Rockland County is home to many creative residents, a number of whom can be seen playing your favorite covers of popular music at local venues on any given day.

Rockland County Times spoke with Allison Cipris, creator of the event and member of Country Fresh band. “As a singer/songwriter myself with ties to Nashville, I noticed that there really weren’t many opportunities for local songwriters to perform their music in front of a live audience in our area,” said Cipris.

Cipris came up with the event with the hopes of creating a sense of community and support for local musicians who live far from big music cities like Nashville and Austin, where their craft is celebrated.

Country Fresh has been going on for seven years. “We had the idea of creating a country band after noticing that there weren’t really that many country bands around here in this area,” said Cipris.

During COVID in 2020, a lot of musicians lost a lot of work. However, they were able to perform through livestream which helped combat the issues of getting their craft out to the public. Fast for-

ward to now, live performances are coming back around, including Sounds in the Round.

Cipris was able to provide some advice for those who are having a hard time returning back into the performing world. “Tap into your musician friends as a resource, go to open mics and keep reaching out.” She also explained that she noticed that there are venues looking for new acts, and they want performers back as much as they want to return.

Cipris stresses the importance of supporting the arts in Rockland County. “People need art in our lives, it makes our lives easier and puts our minds in a better place whenever we’re immersed in art of any form.” Cipris is hoping with the support of Rockland residents, that Sounds in the Round won’t just be a one-time event. She and other musical artists believe that our community coming together as a unit will help support the arts tremendously.

The featured songwriters at the event will be local favorites, which includes Alice Leon (The Al’s), Allison Cipris (Country Fresh), Rory D’Lasnow, and Dave Kopec (Franklin Turnpike).

To learn more about Sounds in the Round’s showcase, follow their Instagram @soundsintheround.

Allison Cipris performing live music

County Legislature Fights For Healthy Lungs Fewer people are smoking, but too many lives are still being lost to lung cancer, a fact the American Lung Association will highlight during this year’s Turquoise Takeover – a week set aside to promote good lung health through awareness, education and early detection.

The week of May 8 through May 14 has been declared Turquoise Takeover Week in Rockland County, with County Legislator Aney Paul presenting a special proclamation to the American Lung Association. It was accepted by the director of POW’R Against Tobacco, a grant program of the ALA, Meghan DuBois O’Connor.

“Lung cancer claims the lives of more people each year than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined, making it the number one cancer killer in the U.S.,” Legislator Paul said. “While some people are living longer, too many are losing their lives to lung cancer.”

The ALA’s Lung Force encourages people to wear the color turquoise to help raise awareness about lung disease and to show support for those living with it. The organization works to ensure fewer people are diagnosed and that those living with lung cancer live longer.

The American Cancer Society estimates about 236,740 new cases of lung cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and that there will be about 130,180 deaths.

Although smoking is the main culprit in lung cancer, anyone can get lung cancer, including those who never smoked, said Legislator Paul, who holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and has been a nurse for more than 30 years. In addition to tobacco use, risk factors can include exposure to radon, an odorless, colorless gas that can

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build up in homes and workplaces, and air pollution.

Rockland County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr., who signed the Proclamation and spoke at the ceremony, personally understands the impact of lung cancer.

“My father had lung cancer and passed away 10 years ago,” Legislator Hood said. “It is a devastating disease, both to the person afflicted and to their family anfriends.

I appreciate all of the important work being done to try to prevent future cases.”

Legislator Toney Earl also participated in the presentation.

“Although the incidence of lung cancer among Black women is about 16 percent lower than among white women, Black men are 12 percent more likely to develop lung cancer than white men,” Legislator Earl said. “It’s something to be aware of and to get checked if you are having any problems with your lungs.”

Legislator Paul has worked to successfully pass local laws related to smoking, including banning electronic cigarettes in public facilities such as restaurants, bars and other places where tobacco use is prohibited.

One of her most successful efforts resulted in the passage of a County law that bans the sale of all tobacco products to those under the age of 21, a law later adopted on the state level. The law bans the sale of not only cigarettes and cigars but chewing tobacco and electronic cigarettes, or ecigs, which have become popular among young people despite growing concerns about the health impacts. The law is meant to put a halt to smoking for youths before they ever get started.

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Rockland Track and Field Hall of Fame to Induct 13 Athletes

By Jamie Kempton

The Rockland County Track and Field Hall of Fame will enshrine 13 new members during its 14 th induction ceremony on Sunday, May 15, beginning 1 p.m., at the Paramount Country Club in New City.

The class of 2022 includes national indoor champion and three-time New York State shot put titleholder John Hickey of Tappan Zee; multiple-title New York State champions Yvana Hepburn Bailey of North Rockland and Rebecca Quimby Liberman of Suffern; County record-setters Sidney Allen of Spring Valley, Cathy McErlean Goddard of Clarkstown South, Scott Clarke of Haverstraw and the 1977 Nyack boys 880-yard relay, and the 1981 Suffern girls sprint relays unit, which set County benchmarks and also captured a State title.

From the Veterans category, there’s Henry Cook Jr. of Nyack, David Lake of Spring Valley and Lee Brentnall of Suffern. North Rockland’s Bob Murphy was without peer as a throws coach, and the undefeated 1975 Nanuet boy’s spring track team rounds out the stellar class.

“We are thrilled to be back after a three-year pause due to the pandemic and other factors,” said Chairman Jamie Kempton. “This year’s roster of inductees really showcases the full dimensions of track and field in that all phases of the sport are represented, whether it be sprints, middle distance, distance, hurdles, jumps, throws and relays. Rockland County punches above its weight when it comes to track and field.”

Hepburn Bailey, class of 2005, was a three-time State champ in the hurdles, two-time Nationals medalist, and the County record holder in the 100-meter hurdles. Quimby Liberman, class of 2001, earned State meet gold in the 600 meters and on Suffern’s 4x400 relay, was a two-time Eastern Stateschampion indoors, and made first-team All-County five straight years. McErlean Goddard, class of 1977, set a County discus record, 125-feet-7, that stood for 18 years.

Hickey, class of 2005, captured a State discus crown to accompany his three titles in the shot put. He holds the Section 1 indoor record in that event, 64- 11 ¾, and was a three-time All-America at Iowa.

Clarke, class of 1965, was the first Rocklander to break 2 minutes in the half-mile and 10 minutes in the two mile, and held the Rockland and Section 9 record in the 880 at 1:57.8. Brentnall, class of 1953, won three Rockland and Section 9 titles apiece in the 880 or mile, was undefeated against Rockland milers for two years, and served many years as athletic director at Suffern.

Allen, class of 1966, was a six-time Rockland and six-time Section 9 champ in the 100, 220 and 880 relay, ran the secondfastest 100-yard dash of any Rocklander, and placed third as a leg on the 880 relay at the State meet.

Cook, class of 1948, came in third in the long jump at the 1948 State meet, set a County record in the 440 (52.8), and remained on the Rockland top 10 list in the long jump (22-6 ¼) for 63 years. He died in the Korean War at age 20 and is buried with military honors at Mount Moor Cemetery.

Lake, class of 1952, finished third in the State meet at 220 yards and won four County titles in the sprint events.

Murphy coached at North Rockland for close to 30 years, guiding seven New York State champions in the throws and 20 Rockland County shot-put titleholders from 1971 to 2001. The Nyack 880 relay team of Jerry Blow, Shulton Whitley, Willie Taylor and Otto Pearson set a County record (1:28.9) that stood for 30 years and finished second in the State meet.

The Suffern girl’s sprint relay unit of Robyn Blessett, Peggy Newsom, Sheila Bugdin, Nancy Rosenfeld and Lintz Rivera set a State record in the sprint medley relay that stood for 19 years, established a County record in the 4x400 that lasted 23 years, and won a State title in the 1981 outdoor 4x400.

The 1975 Nanuet team, coached by Dave Hanson and Ed Denton, was the undefeated Rockland County PSAL and Section 9 Class B champion, and was voted one of Rockland’s top five teams in all sports for the period of 1960-1985.

Tickets for the dinner are $65 at the door and $25 for children 12 or younger. For ticket information, contact Jamie Kempton at 845-521-0400 or kmptjai@aol.com , or visit the hall of fame’s website at www.rctfhalloffame.org .

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Bleeding Out: NY Blood Center Faces Shortage of Donnations New York Blood Center (NYBC) announced a blood emergency today due to an alarming drop in blood donations over the past 6 weeks. Contributing factors include recent school spring breaks and holiday travel, coupled with a two-year period of almost no youth donations during the pandemic. All blood types are low and type O is at just a 1-to-2-day level.

This shortage occurs amid increasing COVID rates, which can be attributed to the highly contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 that has been spreading rapidly throughout New York and surrounding areas. For example, last week New York City’s COVID transmission rate had increased 32%. Last Monday, the city raised its COVID alert level to medium as cases surpassed a rate of 200 per 100,000 people in the five boroughs.

Hospitals and patients rely upon a steady flow of volunteer donors to receive life-saving blood donations, but the recent spike in cases and spring break travel has caused uncertainty. Donor participation has reached record lows at blood drives and donor centers.

“Memorial Day marks the start of summer, when it becomes even more difficult to get donors in. We need more donations to prepare for this period but our supply is currently very low,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Executive Director at New York Blood Center. “We are asking New Yorkers to sign up and donate. One blood donation has the ability to save up to three lives. We highly encourage all who are able to donate today to help the New Yorkers who need it most.”

It only takes one hour to donate, and a single donation can save multiple lives. Roughly one in seven hospital admissions require a blood transfusion. Those in need include: cancer patients, accident, burn, or trauma victims, transplant recipients, surgery patients, chronically transfused patients suffering from sickle cell disease or thalassemia, and many more.

To make an appointment at this blood drive, donors can call 1-800-933-2566 or by visiting nybc.org.

NYC Subway’s Underground Hit New York City Subway set a new record for pandemic-era single-day ridership on Thursday, May 5, carrying 3,497,122 riders. According to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, this record beats the previous pandemic-era record set on December 9, 2021 when the subway carried 3.42 million and surpasses a pre-pandemic ridership figure of 3.491 million on the subway observed on March 13, 2020.

To encourage ridership, the MTA has implemented a new farecapping pilot program that make fares more affordable and flexible. The cap on weekly fares through the OMNY contact less payment system includes a “Lucky 13” feature, in which starting with the 13th ride of each week, every additional ride on subways or buses is free for the rest of that week.

The MTA has expressed confidence in the rebound and is anticipating a gradual return to pre pandemic levels of use. “New Yorkers are coming back to the system because mass transit is the best way to move around the city and with our OMNY farecapping options using the system has never been easier,” said MTA Chair Janno Lieber. “In partnership with the Governor, Mayor and NYPD, we are addressing safety issues and riders are starting to respond.”

Prior to the pandemic, average weekday ridership totals routinely exceeded 5.5 million in the subway system. That figure fell by 95 percent to a low of roughly 300,000 daily trips in April 2020 as the number of COVID-19 cases peaked in the New York City area.

Star Stuck to Counter at Starbucks Actor and activist James Cromwell made headlines on Tuesday after the 82-year-old glued his hand to the counter of a Manhattan Starbucks in protest of the companies extra charge for plant based milk.

Famous for his roles in “Babe: Pig in the City” and “The Green Mile,” Cromwell also has a distinguished career as an animal rights activist; the Oscar nominated actor cooperated with the controversial protest group PETA (people for the ethical treatment of animals) to coordinate his most recent protest and in 2017 was arrested for interrupting an orca show at SeaWorld in San Diego.

On Tuesday, Cromwell sat on the Starbucks counter wearing a “Free the Animals” T-shirt and read a statement denouncing the surcharge for vegan milk alternatives, which was streamed live on Facebook by his fellow activists.

“When will you stop raking in huge profits while customers, animals and the environment suffer?” he demanded while accusing the coffee conglomerate of “discriminating” against customers who cannot consume dairy products. Starbucks outlets in the U.S. charge 50 cents to a dollar more for drinks made with plant-based milks.

While he made quite the spectacle, Cromwell drew the line at criminal behavior and used a knife to free his hand from the

counter when law enforcement arrived at the scene. Police said that no arrests were made.

Starbucks later released a statement explaining there pricing decisions stating, a company spokesperson staying: “Customers can customize any beverage on the menu with a non-dairy milk, including soymilk, coconutmilk, almondmilk, and oatmilk for an additional cost (similar to other beverage customizations such as an additional espresso shot or syrup),” “Pricing varies market by market.”

The spokesperson said Starbucks respects customers’ right to voice their opinions “so long as it does not disrupt our store operations.”

Al Jazeera journalist killed in West Bank Horrible news: A veteran Palestinian-American correspondent for Al Jazeera, Shireen Abu Aqla, has been killed on Wednesday morning on May 11 while covering a raid by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Another Palestinian journalist, Ali al-Samoudi, was wounded in the back but is in stable condition.

“We were going to film the Israeli army operation and suddenly they shot us without asking us to leave or stop filming,” said al-Samoudi.

Shatha Hanaysha, a local journalist who was standing next to Abu Akleh when she was shot, also told Al Jazeera that there had been no confrontations between Palestinian fighters and the Israeli army. She said the group of journalists had been directly targeted.

She was rushed to a hospital in Jenin in critical condition, where she was declared dead shortly after, at 7:15am (4:15 GMT), according to the ministry and Al Jazeera journalists.

Abu Akleh was wearing a press vest and was standing with other journalists when she was killed.

“There was no Palestinian military resistance at all at the scene,” he added.

Video of the shooting showed Abu Aqla was wearing a blue flak jacket clearly marked with the word “press”, as well as a helmet.

Israel’s prime minister said it was “likely” they were shot by Palestinian gunmen during an exchange of fire.

But his military chief said it was not yet able to determine what happened.The Palestinian president said he held the Israeli government fully responsible for what he described as a “crime of execution”.

A statement from Al Jazeera said: “In a blatant murder, violating international laws and norms, the Israeli Occupation Forces assassinated in cold blood Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Palestine, Shireen Abu Aqla, targeting her with live fire early thismorning... while conducting her journalistic duty.”

Grief and sorrow filled the Al Jazeera offices in downtown Ramallah as the news quickly spread and dozens of colleagues, fellow journalists, friends, and Palestinian figures poured in, including Palestinian politicians Hanan Ashrawi and Khalida Jarrar.

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By Supervisor George Hoehmann

Carry the Load: A Unique Clarkstown Tradition Carry the Load is a national organization founded by veterans to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. The notfor-profit has since expanded its mission to provide meaningful ways to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our great country in law enforcement. Another one of those ways is through its annual National Flag Relay that travels 2,100 miles each year, from West Point to Texas carrying the American flag. This year, the tenth in Carry the Load history, the program was expanded and now has seven flag walks that span the entire country. Each of these walks culminates in Austin, Texas at a park adjacent to the Carry the Load headquarters on May 30th, which was the traditional date of Memorial Day. Clarkstown is fortunate to be one of the locations where a changing of the flag occurs, right in downtown Congers. We have built an event complete with the laying of a wreath, and Honor Guard presentation. Each year hundreds of residents including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little Leagues, Veterans, and elected officials march with Carry the Load into the Congers Train Station Park. This has become a significant event in our Town as we all join together to remember those who’ve been lost serving our country. It is heartening to see families bring their children out to remember and honor our true heroes. This is how we teach future generations about Memorial Day, about the true sacrifice many have made.

Last week, despite the inclement weather, hundreds still came out to participate in this meaningful event. The groups included the Congers, Valley Cottage and Nyack Little League, the Congers VMA, Nam Knights and several Boy and Girl Scout Troops. I marched with members of the Town Board and the Highway Superintendent alongside these groups. We traveled from Old Haverstraw Road at Patricia Avenue down to the Congers Train Station Park on Burnside Avenue. We held a somber ceremony at the park, followed by a BBQ and music. This year poignantly, the Gold Star family of Marine Cpl. Steven Vahaviolos stood apart from the crowd to quietly mourn and remember their son who died in Afghanistan in 2006. It was a stark reminder that freedom is indeed never free and the cost is all too high. The ultimate price paid is the blood and lost lives of the 1,354,664 men and women who have died in service with the Armed Forces of the United States since the founding of our country.

To coincide with the event, Anchor Media Services sponsored a scholarship asking High School Seniors, “What does Memorial Day Mean to You?”. Each year we receive well prepared essays from students. The Scholarship Committee is always impressed with the sincerity of the students’ essays, and their understanding of the true meaning of Memorial Day. This year, Thomas Fantry, an Albertus Magnus High School student wrote eloquently about the meaning of Memorial Day and was awarded the $5,000 scholarship out of a field of 25 entries.

Many local veterans also joined us in Congers to remember their fallen comrades. There were WWII, Korean, Vietnam and War on Terror Vets present, many of whom had lost their brothers in arms. Sadness was reflected in the eyes of these vets, who in their own way grieve, for those that have been lost. Carry the Load also gives us a chance to thank both the fallen and the living for their service. On a personal note, my father was a veteran who served in Korea and passed away in 2000. Like many veterans, he didn’t talk much about his time in the service. He came home having survived the horrors of combat and worked to build a family and life. I have always been so proud of him. I am thankful to honor him and the many other veterans in our Town that I have had the privilege to know, at this event.

This event reminds me why Clarkstown is such a special place to live. I am proud to see us all come together each year to honor our heroes in this way. I hope you continue to join us. Let’s keep bringing our children to these types of events, teaching them about sacrifice and freedom. Thank you to all the volunteers, BRiDGES of Rockland County, the Congers VMA, Congers, Valley Cottage and New City Fire Departments, the Clarkstown Police Honor Guard and Police Auxiliary, Town of Clarkstown staff, U.S. Marine Corp League of Rockland County, Rockland County Vietnam Veterans and the Nam Knights for participating and helping with the event.

I look forward to the upcoming ceremonies, parades and Watch Fires that like Carry the Load, all highlight the true meaning of Memorial Day. I hope to see many of you at these events. Together we’ll remember the fallen and offer our gratitude for the freedom we enjoy at the cost of so many American Soldiers who willingly paid the ultimate price with their lives.

CDC investigating mysterious outbreak of severe hepatitis in children This week the CDC issued a nationwide health alert to notify clinicians and public health authorities about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection – and to ask all physicians to be on the lookout for symptoms and to report any suspected cases of hepatitis of unknown origin to their local and state health departments.

Laboratory tests identified that some of the children had adenovirus type 41, which is more likely to cause severe stomach illness in children.

Although there have been previous reports of hepatitis in children with suppressed immune systems who were infected with adenovirus, adenovirus type 41 is not a common cause of hepatitis in otherwise healthy children.

Other common causes of viral hepatitis, such as infection with hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses were considered, but evidence for these infections were not found in any of the patients.

CDC is asking healthcare providers to consider testing for adenovirus in pediatric patients with hepatitis of unknown origin, and to report any possible cases of hepatitis to their local or state public health authorities.

CDC is working closely with laboratories around the country to determine the best testing practices. CDC will share additional information as it becomes available. We are making recommendations for healthcare providers and laboratories about how to submit specimens for testing.

CDC is also engaging public health partner organizations to share information and make sure we are prepared to diagnose and treat additional cases. CDC will work with these partners to quickly disseminate a list of laboratories able to do adenovirus testing or typing.

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All in With John Jastremski Nasty Nestor Is No Fluke

By John Jastremski There are always certain types of guys that fan bases just fall in love with.

The classic overachiever, the home-grown star, or maybe it’s just someone oozing confidence and swagger. It’s pretty obvious to point out the type.

Last year, the Yankee fan base fell in love with Nestor Cortez.

Cortes came out of nowhere. He pitched with the Yankees in 2019, left the team in 2020 and returned in 2021. Cortes profiled as your classic lefty journeymen pitcher, and I’m sure his return to the team wasn’t exactly celebrated.

However, midway through the 2021 season, the Yankees needed someone to step up in their rotation. Nestor Cortes took on that role.

He went from being the really good long reliever to a pitcher Aaron Boone could rely on more and more starting out games. The Yankees would not have made the postseason last year without his contribution to the rotation.

Cortes won over fans with his strong performance, but it was more than that. Nestor Cortes has a flair and a presence on the mound. The way he changes speeds, the funky leg kick and then you throw in the mustache!

How can you not love Nestor Cortes???

Heading into the 2022 season, I wondered if Cortes could do it again? After all, I remember Aaron Small and Shaun Chacon.

Small and Chacon were instrumental in the Yankee’s division title in 2005 and were both cut midway through 2006.

A month plus into 2022, Cortes has made it clear.

2021 was no fluke. Cortes is the first pitcher in Yankee history with at least 40 strikeouts and 6 runs or fewer allowed in his first 6 games of the season.

On Monday, Cortes took a no hitter into the 8th inning against the Texas Rangers and was sensational.

Believe it or not, I received a text from a Yankee fan telling me he’d prefer Cortes start the Yankees playoff game over ace Gerrit Cole!

I’m not willing to go that far, but I am willing to say. Nestor Cortes is for real. The stash, the leg kick, the swagger. I’m sold. Nasty Nestor is no fluke.

Family owned circus thrills Rockland residents

By Jess Warren

Our publication also spoke with Alexa Vazquez, a performer in the circus whose family startedthe Vazquez Circus in Mexico in 1969. “I think the best part about being a part of the circus is that you get to travel to different places and also the artists come from different parts of the world, so you get to experience different cultures, learn new languages and try new food every year.”

Upcoming Event Dates & Times: Thursday) 5/12 -7:30-9:30 PM Friday) 5/13- 7:30-9:30 PM Saturday) 5/14- 12:00-3:00 PM, 3:00-5:00 PM, 7:009:00 PM Sunday) 5/15- 12:00-3:00 PM , 3:00-5:00 PM, 6:00-8:00 PM Monday) 5/16- 7:30-9:30 PM

Reporter Jess Warren with performers Dede Larible and Alexa Vazquez

The FLIP Circus just kicked off their first show in Rockland County on Friday May 6 at 7:30 at the back parking lot of the Shops of Nanuet (5101 Fashion Drive, Nanuet, NY). The circus will be performing from May 6-16, so don’t miss out on the adventure that is for the whole family.

World-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers and daredevils display their talents right in frontof them as no audience member is more than 50 feet from the ring.

The Rockland County Times got to speak with Dede Larible, professional juggler from the event.“I started juggling when I was 6, and within time I practiced and got better each day,” said Larible. “The nicest part about doing what I do is seeing people enjoy what I do, and that’s what an artist lives for. We like to make them happy and it’s our life. I recommend people to come see the magic happen with your own eyes.”

For tickets and additional information, please visit www.FlipCircus.com. Tickets start at $25.00 (children) and $40.00 (adults) with senior/military/handicap discounts available. Tickets will also be available in person at the box office during each engagement.

The health and safety of FLIP Circus’ cast, crew and audience is of the utmost importance. The company adheres to all national, state and city COVID-19 guidelines and has put in place numerous measures inside and outside their tent to ensure compliance and the safety of all.

Cupon’s Column Working with local government

Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods, CUPON, is an all-volunteer organization formed in 2015 by a group of concerned residents in response to over development. CUPON’s primary focus is land use and monitoring of building and fire codes. Most of us take for granted that our homes, schools, and workplaces are structurally safe, and have fire exits and proper equipment in the unlikely event of an emergency. Local building and fire inspectors and code enforcers employed by local and state governments are primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of all structures and thus our loved ones.

CUPON works closely with like-minded organizations including but not limited to The Rockland County Illegal Housing Task Force, ROSA 4 Rockland, Fire Companies, local governments, and their Planning and Zoning Boards where possible.

CUPON members have encountered slumlord owned facilities over the years that systemically avoid implementing health and safety codes that endanger the lives of residents. Numerous single-family residences have been illegally converted to rooming houses, dormitories, apartments, and businesses. It isn’t unusual for attics, basements, and garages to be rented out as living space.

CUPON has seen how dangerous and illegal housing has greatly increased in recent years, as they are very lucrative for the slumlords.

Lack of oversight from the code enforcement officials often results in overcrowded and dangerous conditions, and sometimes deaths.

CUPON and the Illegal Housing Task Force have notified numerous Village, Town, County, and New York State Agencies and Officials of countless zoning violations and illegal construction.

Responsible municipalities address the issues, but irresponsible municipalities ignore them. CUPON has initiated legal actions against some of these irresponsible municipalities. Despite CUPON’s efforts to remedy the lack of enforcement of health and safety laws and codes in some municipalities, we have encountered a systemic failure by multiple agencies at all levels of government.

CUPON has observed that many elected and appointed senior officials are using their power and authority to prohibit employees from enforcing the regulations. CUPON has reached out to the media to expose those agencies and officials. Despite excellent and accurate reporting in various forms of media including newspapers, television news, radio and social media very little has changed.

The first time we were made aware of this type of interference from the upper levels of the New York State Government took place 19 years ago. In 2003, then State Senator Tom Morahan organized a large meeting to explore the reasons behind the lack of enforcement. While being questioned, the Commissioner of the New York State Building and Fire Codes Division stated that he must get permission from the “second floor” (in Albany). He also stated that the violations he was observing in Rockland were the worst he had seen in his 40 years with the department.

Many at the meeting were puzzled by the reference to the “second floor”. The Commissioner shocked many attendees by saying that the Governor’s office is on the 2nd floor; meaning that the Governor was responsible for the restraints that were imposed on his department.

Since that 2003 meeting, several other Commissioners have experienced similar situations, particularly under the Cuomo administration. Some Commissioners or their assistants have stated that they were constrained from enforcement by attorneys for the Governor or the New York Secretary of State.

After numerous attempts to get the State to address the serious and rapidly expanding problems in Rockland, we reached out to our County Executive, Ed Day. To his credit, Mr. Day initiated some very innovative changes to his office of Consumer Protection as well as the Rockland Code Investigations Program (RCI), administered by the Rockland County Health Dept.

As the result of numerous letters and complaints from the Illegal Housing Taskforce to the NYS Building and Codes Department, the Rockland County government was authorized to takeover Code Enforcement in Spring Valley. This has met with some success, but it is only putting a small dent in the overall problems facing our communities.

CUPON and the Illegal Housing Taskforce have brought many ideas to the Rockland County Executive and his staff; some of which he has acted on, many he has not. Changes we hope Mr. Day will implement include: - partnering with the Illegal Housing Taskforce and CUPON to use the historical knowledge gained from the residents to identify zoning violations and illegal housing.

- Require illegal construction to be removed - Establish a task force to identify slumlords and their LLCs, and target their holdings - Work with the State and Federal government to expose this underground economy -Dramatically increase the financial penalties on these slumlords by working in tandem with other agencies.

-Address and take on the dysfunctional State and Federal Agencies much more aggressively.

In early January of 2022, the Chairman of the Rockland County Illegal Housing Task Force wrote a letter to our new Governor requesting that her administration intercede here in Rockland. He has not received a response.

CUPON will go into more detail to explain the lack of enforcement and government interference in upcoming columns. Please keep reading. To learn more about CUPON go to www.CUPONROCKLAND.org

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, ANNUAL MEETING, SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION AND VOTE SUFFERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Suffern Central School District, Rockland County, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the Budget at the Suffern Middle School, 80 Hemion Road, Suffern, NY, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time, for the purpose of presenting the budget document for the 2022-2023 School Year.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for School District purposes during the 2022-2023 school year (the Budget), exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District 14 days before the Annual Meeting, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, at each schoolhouse within the School District, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. The budget shall also be available at any free association or public library in the District and on the District website. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulOHWLQ ERDUG V PDLQWDLQHG IRU SXEOLF QRWLFHV DV ZHOO DV RQ WKH 'LVWULFW·V website.

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B. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures and purposes for the 2022-2023 School Year (the Budget).

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet on Thursday, May 5, 2022 between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, at the Suffern Central School District Administration Building, 45 Mountain Avenue, Hillburn, NY 10931, for the purpose of preparing the register of the School District for the Election and Vote to be held on May 17, 2022, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/ her name placed upon such Register if he or she is known or proven

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NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a statement of the amount of monies which will be required for the ensuing year may be obtained by any taxpayer of the district during the FOURTEEN (14) DAYS immediately PRECEDING the annual meeting, at the TOMKINS COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY BUILDING, Route 9W, Tomkins Cove, N.Y. during library hours on the following dates: Thursday May 12th through Saturday May 14th and Monday May16th through Saturday May 21st and Monday May 23rd through Friday May 27th.

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INDEX NO. 031750/2021 Plaintiff designates ROCKLAND as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Property: 4 CRESTWOOD DRIVE NEW CITY, NY 10956 Section: 43.15 Block: 3 Lot: 57 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ROCKLAND -----------------------------------------------------------------X NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, v.

DEBRA BARNYCH AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE BURNS; DAVID WALTER BURNS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE BURNS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE BURNS, and any and all persons unknown to Plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an LQWHUHVW LQ RU JHQHUDO RU VSHFLÀF OLHQ XSRQ WKH UHDO SURSerty described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to Plaintiff; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve QDPHV EHLQJ ÀFWLWLRXV DQG XQNQRZQ WR 3ODLQWLII WKH SHUVRQV or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the Complaint, Defendants.

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NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $630,000.00 and interest, recorded on July 06, 2010, in Instrument Number 2010-00024184, of the Public Records of ROCKLAND County, New York, covering premises known as 4 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, NEW CITY, NY 10956.

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ROCKLAND County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the PRUWJDJH FRPSDQ\ ZKR ÀOHG WKLV IRUHFORVXUH SURFHHGLQJ DJDLQVW \RX DQG ÀOLQJ WKH DQVZHU ZLWK WKH FRXUW D GHIDXOW MXGJPHQW PD\ EH HQWHUHG DQG \RX FDQ ORVH \RXU home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the Summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: January 7, 2021 Westbury, NY OBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC By: Ankit Mehta, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel: (516) 280-7675 Fax: (516) 280-7674 4x5-19/26192

notice of formation of 29 ELLISH LLC

arts of

RUJ ÀOHG ZLWK WKH VVQ\ RQ RIÀFH ORFDtion, rockland county. ssny

designated as agent of llc upon whom process may be served. ssny shall mail

process served to 40 ELLISH PKWY sv, ny 10977 purpose: any law full act.

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Notice is hereby given that an on-premise liquor license, Serial #2230200 has been applied for by A&B Diner LLC dba Stony Point Family Diner to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail in an onpremise Restaurant. For on premise consumption under the ABC Law at 56 South Liberty Drive Stony Point New York 10980.

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KARATSU DREAMS LLC,

$SSO IRU $XWK ÀOHG ZLWK 661< 2IÀFH location: Rockland County.

LLC formed in DE 3/23/22.

SSNY designated as agent for process & shall mail process to: c/o Wichler & Gobetz, P.C., 400 Rella Blvd, Ste 125, Suffern, NY, 10901. DE address of LLC is c/o National Registered Agents, Inc., 1209 Orange St., Wilmington, DE 19801. A copy of the Cert.

RI )RUP RQ ÀOH ZLWK 6WDWH of DE, Div.of Corp., 401 Federal St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Stony Point, New York, will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance on the following application:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Stony Point, New York, will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Article XIII of the Zoning Ordinance on the following application:

Request of Alexander Properties – 561 Willow Grove Road App. #22-05 (Area Variance)

Request of Salvatore Fiola – 8 Brooks Drive App. #22-06 (Area Variance)

DECK:ɑɑ Chapter 215, Article V Bulk Requirements, Section 21515 A Bulk Table part IA (215 attachment 15), column 5 Required Side Setback/ Side Setback Total. ɑ0LQLPXP VLGH VHWEDFN UHTXLUHG ɑ 6LGH VHWEDFN SURYLGHG ɑ Variance necessary = 13' Total combined side setback UHTXLUHG ɑ Combined side setback proYLGHG ɑ Variance necessary = 47.4' column 6 Required Rear Setback ɑ0LQLPXP UHDU VHWEDFN UHTXLUHG · ɑ5HDU VHWEDFN SURYLGHG ·ɑ 9DULDQFH QHFHVVDU\ · *$5$*( ɑ Chapter 215, Article V Bulk Requirements, Section 21515 A Bulk Table part IA (215 attachment 15), column 4 Required Front <DUG 6HWEDFNɑɑ Minimum front yard setback · ɑ)URQW VHWEDFN SURYLGHG ·ɑɑ 9DULDQFH QHFHVVDU\ · Chapter 215, Article VI Supplementary Yard and Setback Requirements, Section 215 *HQHUDO 5HTXLUHPHQWV ɑɑ Accessory structures and uses are permitted within the required setback other than the front setback but not withLQ DQ\ UHTXLUHG \DUG ɑ Accessory Garage proposed WR HQFURDFK · LQWR UHTXLUHG IURQW \DUG ɑ Variance necessary = Allow accessory garage in required front yard Section: 19.01 Block: 1 Lot: 21 Zone: RR SAID HEARING WILL TAKE PLACE on the 2nd day of June, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at the RHO Building (Letchworth Village), 5 Club House Lane, Stony Point, New York.

By Resolution of the Board dated May 5, 2022.

Thomas Wright ɑ&KDLUPDQ Zoning Board of Appeals

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Notice of Formation of SproutWell Health LLC. $UWV RI 2UJ ÀOHG with Secy. of State of NY 661< RQ 2IÀFH location: Rockland County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 89 Wayne Avenue, Stony Point, NY 10980. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of limited liability company (LLC) Name of LLC: 2 MORNINGSIDE LLC. $UW RI 2UJ ÀOHG 1< 6HF of State 4/6/22. Off. Loc. in Rockland Co. Sec. of State designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served and address Sec. of State shall mail copy of process is ADAM K. KURLAND, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C., 337 N. Main St., Ste. 11, New City, NY 10956. PurSRVH $Q\ ODZIXO SXUSRVH ɑ ADAM K. KURLAND, ESQ ɑ $'$0 . .85/$1' ɑ ATTORNEY AT LAW, P.C.

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Chapter 215, Article V Bulk Requirements, Section 21515 A Bulk Table part II (215 attachment 16), column 5 Required Side Setback/ Side Setback Total. ɑ0LQLPXP VLGH VHWEDFN UHTXLUHG ɑ 6LGH VHWEDFN SURYLGHG ɑ 9DULDQFH QHFHVVDU\ ɑ Total combined side setback UHTXLUHG ɑ Combined side setback proYLGHG ɑ 9DULDQFH QHFHVVDU\ · Section: 20.06 Block: 2 Lot: 13 Zone: R1 SAID HEARING WILL TAKE PLACE on the 2nd day of June, 2022, at 7:00 PM, at the RHO Building (Letchworth Village), 5 Club House Lane, Stony Point, New York.

By Resolution of the Board dated May 5, 2022.

Thomas Wright ɑ&KDLUPDQ ɑ=RQLQJ %RDUG RI $SSHDOV

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Notice of Formation RI %DIÀQ %RRNNHHSLQJ LLC. $UWV RI 2UJ ÀOHG with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/23/22. OfÀFH ORFDWLRQ 5RFNODQG County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 48 Kennedy Drive, West Haverstraw, NY 10993.

Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Notice of Formation of CORDELL HURST PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC Arts.

RI 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK 6HF\ RI State of NY (SSNY) on 2IÀFH ORFDtion: Rockland County.

SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Cordell Hurst, 275 High Ave, Nyack, NY 10960. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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ZAHLER COMMERCIAL REALTY, LLC. App. for $XWK ÀOHG ZLWK WKH 661< on 01/26/2022. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail copy of process to Michael B Tobolowsky, 4305 W Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209.

Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

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www.rocklandtimes.com NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET, $118$/ɑ0((7,1* 6&+22/ ',675,&7 (/(&7,21 $1' 927( $1' ɑ/,%5$5< (/(&7,21 $1' 927(ɑɑ PEARL RIVER UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND ɑ3($5/ 5,9(5 38%/,& /,%5$5< 72:1 2) 25$1*(72:1ɑ ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that for the purposes of voting, the 2022 Annual Meeting, Election and Vote will be held at the following polling place: Pearl River High School - Pirate Cove - 275 East Central Avenue, Pearl River, NY 10965.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education of the Pearl River Union Free School District, Rockland County, New York, will hold a Public Hearing on the School District Budget at the District AdministraWLRQ 2IÀFHV ORFDWHG DW :HVW &URRNHG +LOO 5RDG 3HDUO 5LYHU 1HZ York, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:00 P.M., prevailing time, for the purpose of presenting the budget document for the 2022-2023 School Year.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for School District purposes during the 2022-2023 school year (the Budget), exclusive of public monies, will be available to any resident of the District fourteen (14) days before the Annual Meeting between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., prevailLQJ WLPH DW WKH $GPLQLVWUDWLYH 2IÀFHV DQG HDFK VFKRROKRXVH ZLWKLQ WKH School District, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. The budget shall also be available on the District website. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any budget of which it will form a part and shall be posted on the District's website.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Meeting, Election of Members of the Board of Education and Vote on the School District Budget will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at one election district hereinafter set forth, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, when the polls will be open for the purpose of voting, by voting machine: A. To elect two (2) members to the Board of Education, for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2025.

B. To vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures and purposes for the 2022-2023 School Year (the Budget).

C. To vote on any proposition legally proposed.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING South Orangetown Central School District Rockland County, New York May 17, 2022 NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual District Meeting, including (OHFWLRQ DQG 9RWH RI WKH TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV RI 6RXWK 2UDQJHWRZQ &HQWUDO School District will be held on May 17, 2022, at 7:00 a.m. (prevailing time) in the four Election Districts stated below, for the purpose of voting upon such matters as are authorized by the Education Law, including the statement of estimated expenses of the Board of Education for the ensuing year (the Budget) and any propositions which may have been GXO\ ÀOHG LQ WKH RIÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN IRU LQFOXVLRQ RQ WKH EDOORW The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The vote will be by voting machine.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for School District purposes during the 2022-2023 school year (the Budget), exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District fourteen (14) days before the Annual Meeting, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, at each schoolhouse within the School District, except Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. The budget shall also be available on the District website and at any public or free association library within the District. A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to the budget of which it will form a part and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the 'LVWULFW·V ZHEVLWH ALSO TAKE NOTICE WKDW D FDQGLGDWH IRU RIÀFH RI PHPEHU RI WKH Board of Education shall be nominated pursuant to Section 2018 of the Education Law, by petition. Each vacancy on the Board of Education is D VHSDUDWH VSHFLÀF RIÀFH DQG D VHSDUDWH SHWLWLRQ LV UHTXLUHG WR QRPLQDWH D FDQGLGDWH WR HDFK VHSDUDWH RIÀFH (DFK SHWLWLRQ VKDOO EH VLJQHG E\ DW OHDVW TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV RI WKH 'LVWULFW VKDOO VWDWH WKH QDPH DQG residence address of each signer, shall state the name and residence DGGUHVV RI WKH FDQGLGDWH DQG VKDOO GHVFULEH WKH VSHFLÀF YDFDQF\ RQ the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated, which GHVFULSWLRQ VKDOO LQFOXGH DW OHDVW WKH OHQJWK RI WKH WHUP RI RIÀFH DQG WKH name of the last incumbent, if any. Petitions nominating candidates for WKH RIÀFH RI PHPEHU RI WKH %RDUG RI (GXFDWLRQ PXVW EH ÀOHG LQ WKH RIÀFH of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. no later than the thirtieth day preceding the date of election, Monday, $SULO E\ S P 3HWLWLRQV VKDOO EH ÀOHG IRU WZR PHPEHUV RI WKH %RDUG RI (GXFDWLRQ IRU D IXOO WHUP RI WKUHH \HDUV WR ÀOO WKH vacancies to occur through the expiration of the term of Dan Lamadrid and Cara Stepanian.

ALSO TAKE NOTICE that the following proposition shall be on the ballot at the Annual Meeting on May 17, 2022.

PROPOSITION # 2: Capital Reserve Fund Shall the South Orangetown Central School District increase the ultimate amount of the capital reserve fund established in 2006, and thereDIWHU PRGLÀHG LQ DQG NQRZQ DV WKH ´'LVWULFW ZLGH 5HQovations and Reconstruction Reserve Fund”, which is for the purpose of SD\LQJ WKH FRVWV RI WKH UHQRYDWLRQV DQG UHFRQVWUXFWLRQ RI WKH 'LVWULFW·V

REVISED TO CORRECT THE NUMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK May 17, 2022 127,&( ,6 +(5(%< *,9(1 WKDW D 38%/,& +($5,1* RI WKH TXDOLÀHG voters of the Clarkstown Central School District, Rockland County, New York, will be held at Clarkstown High School South, and will also be available for viewing (live) on the CCSD website at https://www.ccsd. edu/boestream, on May 5, 2022 at 8:00 P.M., prevailing time, for the presentation of the budget document. Copies of the budget document will be made available electronically to District residents commencing April 22, 2022 upon request, by emailing the District Clerk at lcrosbie@ ccsd.edu.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions for nominating candidates IRU WKH RIÀFH RI PHPEHU RI WKH %RDUG RI (GXFDWLRQ PXVW EH ÀOHG ZLWK WKH Clerk of the District by no later than 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 18, 2022 in the form and manner prescribed by Section 2018 of the Education /DZ 1RPLQDWLQJ SHWLWLRQV PXVW EH VLJQHG E\ DW OHDVW TXDOLÀHG YRWers of the District, shall state the name and residence address of each signer and the name and residence address of the candidate. Petition IRUPV PD\ EH REWDLQHG DW WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN RQ ZHHNGD\V when school is in session, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law. Voter eligibility includes: being 18 years of age or older by May 17, 2022; being a U.S. citizen; residence in the School District for 30 days immediately preceding the vote and being registered to vote. If a voter has heretofore registered to vote with the School District and has voted at an annual or special school district meeting within the last four calendar years, they are eligible to vote at this election and vote. If an eligible voter is currently registered to vote with the Rockland County Board of Elections, they are also eligible to vote in this election and vote. All other persons who wish to vote must register with the District or the Rockland County Board of (OHFWLRQV $Q\ TXDOLÀHG YRWHU PD\ UHJLVWHU WR YRWH IRU WKH $QQXDO 6FKRRO District Election and Vote to be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 during regular business hours, from l0:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., on school days DW WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN V 2IÀFH :HVW &URRNHG +LOO 5RDG 3HDUO 5LYHU New York until May 12, 2022, if they are known or proven to the satisfaction of the District Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Register of voters so prepared, including the names of military voters who have submitted valid apSOLFDWLRQV WR UHJLVWHU WR YRWH VKDOO EH ÀOHG LQ WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN ORFDWHG DW WKH $GPLQLVWUDWLYH 2IÀFHV RI WKH 3HDUO 5LYHU 8QLRQ )UHH School District, 135 West Crooked Hill Road, Pearl River, New York, ZKHUH WKH VDPH VKDOO EH RSHQ IRU LQVSHFWLRQ E\ DQ\ TXDOLÀHG YRWHU RI the District between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing WLPH RQ WKH ÀYH GD\V SULRU WR WKH (OHFWLRQ DQG 9RWH H[FHSW 6XQGD\ school buildings and facilities, by an additional $10 million over the duration of the fund, and to extend the duration of the capital reserve fund by ten years (through 2036), with the capital reserve fund to be funded through the transfer from unassigned appropriations in the general fund DW WKH HQG RI HDFK ÀVFDO \HDU WR WKH ´'LVWULFW ZLGH 5HQRYDWLRQV DQG 5Hconstruction Reserve Fund”?

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote on the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet estimated expenses of money and authorizing the levy of taxes therefore (the Budget), and upon propositions which by law may be offered by the Board of Education or which may KDYH EHHQ ÀOHG ZLWK WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN DQG WKH YRWH XSRQ WKH HOHFWLRQ RI members of the Board of Education, shall be held during the aforesaid hours on May 17, 2022, in the four Election Districts as follows: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 Comprising the Hamlet of Blauvelt.

The Election within this District shall be held at the South Orangetown Middle School, Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt, NY ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 Comprising the Hamlet of Orangeburg.

The Election within this District shall be held at the Tappan Zee High School, Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 Comprising the Hamlet of Tappan.

The Election within this District shall be held at the William O. Schaefer Elementary School, Lester Drive, Tappan, NY ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 Comprising the Villages of Piermont and Grand View, and the Hamlets of Palisades and Sparkill. The Election within this District shall be held at the Tappan Zee Education Center, Route 9W, Piermont, NY $ TXDOLÀHG DQG UHJLVWHUHG YRWHU VKDOO YRWH DW WKH SODFH KHUHLQDERYH GHVignated within the School District and Election District in which such TXDOLÀHG YRWHU UHVLGHV $SSOLFDWLRQV IRU DEVHQWHH EDOORWV IRU WKLV (OHFtion, in accordance with Section 2018-a of the Education Law, may be REWDLQHG IURP WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN 7KH FRPSOHWHG DSSOLFDWLRQ for an absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days and no later than seven (7) days preceding the vote on May 17, 2022, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or KLV KHU GHVLJQDWHG DJHQW VHW IRUWK LQ WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ DW WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH District Clerk. Upon receiving a timely application for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address designated on the application by no later than six (6) days before the Annual Election.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued and a list of all military voters to whom military ballots shall have been LVVXHG ZLOO EH DYDLODEOH IRU LQVSHFWLRQ WR TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV RI WKH 'LVWULFW DW WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN GXULQJ UHJXODU RIÀFH KRXUV D P to 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, until the day of the Election and Vote. Any TXDOLÀHG YRWHU PD\ ÀOH D ZULWWHQ FKDOOHQJH RI WKH TXDOLÀFDWLRQV RI D YRWHU whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for the challenge.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law. All persons who have previously registered with the School District and voted at any Annual or Special Meeting or Election held or conducted within four

ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 4 The Western, Southern and Eastern boundaries follow Central District boundaries and the Northern boundary is that described as southern boundary of Election District No. 3. and southern boundary of Election District No. 1 from Brewery Road to Lake DeForest. (South side of Parrott Road is included in this district.)

The voting place of Election District No.4 is ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH CENTER, 128 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY. The polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items: 1. PROPOSITION No. 1: To adopt the annual budget of the School DisWULFW IRU WKH ÀVFDO \HDU DQG WR DXWKRUL]H WKH UHTXLVLWH SRUWLRQ thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for two (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2022 and expiring June 30, 2025.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating FDQGLGDWHV IRU WKH RIÀFH RI PHPEHU RI WKH %RDUG RI (GXFDWLRQ VKDOO EH ÀOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI VDLG 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW DW KHU RIÀFH LQ WKH &KHVWQXW Grove Administrative Center, 62 Old Middletown Road, New City, New York, not later than 5:00 P.M. Monday, April 18, 2022. Vacancies on the %RDUG RI (GXFDWLRQ DUH QRW FRQVLGHUHG VHSDUDWH VSHFLÀF RIÀFHV FDQGLGDWHV UXQ DW ODUJH 1RPLQDWLQJ SHWLWLRQV VKDOO QRW GHVFULEH DQ\ VSHFLÀF vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must state the name and residence RI WKH FDQGLGDWH PXVW EH VLJQHG E\ DW OHDVW TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV RI WKH district, which is 2% of the voters who voted in the 2021 annual election; and that the candidate has not been excluded from voting pursuant to New York State Election Law § 5-106.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for School District purposes during the 2022-2023 school year (the Budget), including all attachments and the tax exemption reporting form, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained electronically by any resident of the District fourteen (14) days before the Annual Meeting upon request, by emailing the District Clerk at lcrosbie@ccsd.edu and on the District's website, located at www.ccsd.edu and between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M., prevailing time, at each schoolhouse within the School District, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. The budget shall also be available at the New City Free Library, located at 220 North Main Street, New City, New York, during regular library hours, and at the West Nyack Free Library, located at 65 Strawtown Road, West Nyack, New York, during regular library hours.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years (2018-2021), he/she is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he/she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

4XDOLÀHG YRWHUV PD\ UHJLVWHU DQ\ GD\ WKURXJK 0D\ 0RQGD\ through Friday, except holidays, from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., prevailing WLPH DW WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN ORFDWHG LQ WKH &KHVWQXW *URYH $Gministrative Center, 62 Old Middletown Road, New City, New York.

The register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law ZLOO EH ÀOHG LQ WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW DW &KHVWQXW Grove Administrative Center, 62 Old Middletown Road, New City, New <RUN DQG ZLOO EH RSHQ IRU LQVSHFWLRQ E\ DQ\ TXDOLÀHG YRWHU RI WKH 'LVWULFW beginning on May 12, 2022, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 3 0 SUHYDLOLQJ WLPH RQ HDFK RI WKH ÀYH GD\V SULRU WR WKH GD\ VHW IRU the election, except Sunday and on Saturday May 14, 2022 by appointment. $ TXDOLÀHG YRWHU PD\ DOVR SURSHUO\ UHJLVWHU E\ ÀOLQJ DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ ZLWK the Department of Motor Vehicles online by utilizing the following link https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application or E\ PDLO WKURXJK WKH 5RFNODQG &RXQW\ %RDUG RI (OHFWLRQV $Q\ TXDOLÀHG voter of the District who is in doubt as to whether she/he is registered to vote at the May 17, 2022 Budget Vote and Election should contact the District Clerk via email at lcrosbie@ccsd.edu.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote on the budget proposition and election of members of the Board of Education will be held on May 17, 2022 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the following locations: ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 1 Eastern boundary is Lake DeForest and a line extending north from Lake DeForest to Clarkstown-Haverstraw town line (includes both sides of Ridge Road). Northern and Western boundaries follow existing Central District boundaries from South Mountain Road to New Hempstead Road. Southern boundary from that point includes north side of New Hempstead Road to a point just east of Homestead Lane. There the line extends south to include Hillside, Woodbine and Bel Aire Terrace. It continues east across Little Tor Road between Capral Lane and Schriever Lane to Route 304 and eastward down to the middle of Third Street to Brewery Road where it turns south to Parrott Road. (Both sides of Brewery Road are in Election District No. 1) At Parrott Road the line again turns eastward south of Hereford Lane and continues as far as Lake DeForest, crossing Strawtown Road at northern side of Dahm residence.

The voting place of Election District No. 1 shall be STREET SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER, 31 Zukor Road, New City, NY. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 2 Western boundary is Lake DeForest and a line extending in the northerly direction from the northern end of Lake DeForest east of Ridge Road to the Clarkstown-Haverstraw town line including those houses on Parliament Drive, Independence Court, Senate Court, and Assembly Court. Southern, Eastern and Northern boundaries follow existing Central District boundaries.

The voting place of Election District No. 2 shall be CONGERS COMMUNITY CENTER, 8 Gilchrest Road, Congers, NY. ELECTION DISTRICT NO. 3 Northern boundary starting at Central District Line on New Hempstead Road includes south side of New Hempstead Road to a point just east of Homestead Lane. There the line extends south around Hillside, Woodbine and Bel Aire Terrace. It continues east across Little Tor Road between Capral Lane and Schriever Lane to Route 304 and eastward down the middle of Third Street to Brewery Road where it turns south to Parrott Road. There the line extends westward in the middle of Parrott Road, and continues westZDUG LQ WKH PLGGOH RI *HUPRQGV 5RDG DFURVV 5RXWH WR WKH ÀUVW turn on Germonds Road. The line continues in a southwesterly direction to North Middletown Road at Tennyson Drive where it follows center of North Middletown Road south to the Central District boundary at Smith Road. From this point, the line follows the Central District western boundary as far as New Hempstead Road, where Election District No. 1 Starts.

The voting place of Election District No. 3 is CHESTNUT GROVE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER, 62 Old Middletown Road, New City, NY.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the 'LVWULFW &OHUN·V 2IÀFH DQG RQ WKH 'LVWULFW·V ZHEVLWH www.ccsd.edu; applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day before the election for which it is sought (Monday, April 18, 2022); completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, LI WKH EDOORW LV WR EH GHOLYHUHG SHUVRQDOO\ WR WKH YRWHU RU WKH YRWHU·V GHVignated agent. Pursuant to Section 2018-a (2g) of the Education Law, absentee ballots will be issued to persons who are registered voters and whose registration record has been marked "permanently disabled" by the Board of Elections. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on May 17, 2022.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that military voters who DUH QRW FXUUHQWO\ UHJLVWHUHG PD\ DSSO\ WR UHJLVWHU DV D TXDOLÀHG YRWHU RI the school district. A military voter registration application may be requested from the Board of Education, at 62 Old Middletown Road, New City, N.Y. or by email to lcrosbie@ccsd.edu or by fax to 845-639-6379.

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THURSDAY, MAY 12, — WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022 Said Register will be open for inspection at the polling place on the date of the Election and Vote.

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The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, by facsimile or email. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on election day, May 17, 2022. %\ 2UGHU RI WKH %RDUG RI (GXFDWLRQɑɑ of the Pearl River Union Free School District, ɑ7RZQ RI 5RFNODQG &RXQW\ 1< Dated: Sandra Romano District Clerk

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calendar years prior to the Annual District Meeting shall be entitled to vote. If an eligible voter is currently registered to vote with the Rockland County Board of Elections, s/he is also eligible to vote. All other SHUVRQV ZKR ZLVK WR YRWH PXVW UHJLVWHU ZLWK WKH 'LVWULFW $Q\ TXDOLÀHG voter may register to vote for the Annual School District Meeting during regular school business hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on days when school is in session (September through June) and from 9:00 a.m.

WR S P RQ EXVLQHVV GD\V 6XPPHU DW WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN·V 2IÀFH $Gministration Building, Blauvelt, New York, by providing proof of District residence, until May 12, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Register of voters so prepared, including the names of military voters who submitted valid military voter UHJLVWUDWLRQV VKDOO EH ÀOHG LQ WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKH 'LVWULFW DQG VKDOO EH RSHQ IRU LQVSHFWLRQ E\ DQ\ TXDOLÀHG YRWHU RI WKH 'LVWULFW EHtween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, beginning on May 12, 2022, except Saturday and Sunday. Said Register will be open for inspection at the polling place on the date of the Annual School District Meeting.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that Military Voters who are not currently UHJLVWHUHG WR YRWH PD\ REWDLQ DQ DSSOLFDWLRQ WR UHJLVWHU DV D TXDOLÀHG YRWHU RI WKH 'LVWULFW DQG 0LOLWDU\ 9RWHUV ZKR DUH TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV RI WKH District may obtain an application for a military ballot by contacting the District Clerk at 160 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt NY 10913, Telephone (845) 680-1012 or email: kmuscari@socsd.org, for the Annual Meeting on May 17, 2022. The Military Voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application and/or application for military ballot by mail, by facsimile or email. The application to register to vote and/or the application for a military ballot must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 21, 2022. Military ballots will be mailed or otherwise distributed no later than 25 days before the election. Military ballots must be returned by mail or in person and received by the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2022.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any proposition or question not reTXLULQJ RIÀFLDO QRWLFH LQ WKH FDOO RI WKH DQQXDO PHHWLQJ PD\ EH YRWHG XSRQ DW VDLG PHHWLQJ SURYLGLQJ D SHWLWLRQ VLJQHG E\ DW OHDVW TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV WRJHWKHU ZLWK WKH OHJDO UHVLGHQFH RI HDFK LV ÀOHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI the District no later than thirty (30) days before the Annual District Meeting.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing for the purposes of presenting the 2022-2023 Budget and discussion of the expenditures of funds and the budgeting thereof, on the 5th day of May 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the South Orangetown Middle School Library.

By Order of the Board of Education of the South Orangetown Central School District Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York Dated: April 1, 2022 Blauvelt, New York Kathleen Muscari District Clerk

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The original military voter registration application must be returned to WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN DW 2OG 0LGGOHWRZQ 5RDG 1HZ &LW\ N.Y., not later than 5:00 P.M. the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election (Thursday, April 21, 2022) by mail or in person. A Military voter PHDQV D TXDOLÀHG YRWHU RI WKH 6WDWH RI 1HZ <RUN ZKR LV LQ DFWXDO PLOLWDU\ service and will, therefore be absent from the District in which he or she LV TXDOLÀHG WR YRWH RQ WKH GD\ RI UHJLVWUDWLRQ RU HOHFWLRQ RU LV GLVFKDUJHG from military service within 30 days of an election, or spouse, parent, child or dependent of the military voter, accompanying or being with VXFK YRWHU LI D TXDOLÀHG YRWHU RI 1HZ <RUN 6WDWH DQG D UHVLGHQW RI WKH same school district as the military voter, or military personnel, residing on a military base within a school district in New York State for a period of 30 days immediately preceding said Annual Meeting. A military ballot application may be requested from the Board of Education, at 62 Old Middletown Road, New City, N.Y. or by email to lcrosbie@ccsd.edu or by fax to 845-639-6379. The original military ballot application must be UHWXUQHG WR WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN DW 2OG 0LGGOHWRZQ 5RDG New City, N.Y., not later than 5:00 P.M. the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election (Thursday, April 21, 2022) by mail or in person. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 and showing a cancellation mark of the U.S. postal service, or a foreign country's postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the U.S government or (2) by 5:00 P.M. on the date set for the election and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained not be later than the day before the election. Irrespective of the preferred mode of transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person, A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available IRU LQVSHFWLRQ WR TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV RI WKH 'LVWULFW LQ WKH RIÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN GXULQJ UHJXODU RIÀFH KRXUV $ 0 WR 3 0 SUHYDLOLQJ time) until the day of the Annual meeting.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on May 17, 2022 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, at the four locations listed above to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the election to be held in the year 2022, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, and persons so registered shall be placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 17, 2022.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 and Section 2008 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said HOHFWLRQ PXVW EH ÀOHG ZLWK WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 'LVWULFW &OHUN ORFDWHG LQ WKH Chestnut Grove Administrative Center, 62 Old Middletown Road, New City, New York on or before April 18, 2022 at 5:00 P.M., prevailing time; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 134 qualiÀHG YRWHUV RI WKH 'LVWULFW ZKLFK LV RI WKH TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV ZKR YRWHG in the last annual election; and must state the name and residence of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters a proposition whose purpose is not within the power of the voters to determine, or any proposition which fails to inFOXGH D VSHFLÀF DSSURSULDWLRQ ZKHUH WKH H[SHQGLWXUHV RI PRQLHV LV UHquired by the proposition.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates of the aforesaid Annual Meeting Vote and Elections on May 17, 2022 will be conducted by ballot on voting machines. It being expressly understood that the intent of the District is to comply with all pertinent Orders as well as any legislation stemming from the current coronavirus pandemic. Thus, all references to any actions herein including, without limitation, the timing, location, and manner of hearings, registration, and voting in that Annual Meeting, DUH VXEMHFW WR PRGLÀFDWLRQ EDVHG RQ DSSOLFDEOH OHJLVODWLRQ RU GLUHFWLRQ by an entity with jurisdiction over the District.

District Clerk Lucy Crosbie Dated March 15, 2022 Clarkstown Central School District Town of Clarkstown, County of Rockland, New York

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ROCKLAND ___________________________________________ MARY ESTES, EVELYN ESTES FORTIER, ɑ3(7(5 % (67(6 DQG 7+20$6 60<7+( (67(6 Petitioners-Plaintiffs,

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DATED: Goshen, New York April 14, 2021

S/________________ -$< 5 0<52: (64 ɑ BLUSTEIN, SHAPIRO, FRANK & BARONE, LLP Attorney for Petitioners-Plaintiffs 10 Matthews Street Goshen, New York 10924 (845) 291-0011

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MARY ESTES, EVELYN ESTES FORTIER ɑ3(7(5 % (67(6 DQG 7+20$6 60<7+( (67(6 Petitioners-Plaintiffs

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING FOR THAT PORTION OF THE HAVERSTRAWSTONY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 427, LAWS OF NEW YORK, 1977, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library April 20, 2022, a Special Meeting of the qualiÀHG YRWHUV RI WKDW SRUWLRQ RI WKH Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, ROCKLAND COUNTY, NEW YORK, which portion is wholly within the Town of Haverstraw, will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 between the hours of 9:00 o'clock A.M. and 8:00 o'clock P.M. for the purpose of voting on the following resolution and the election of two (2) trustees: 7R ÀOO WKH H[SLUHG WHUP RI LQFXPEHQW 5LFKDUG 6 )UHHPDQ \HDUV 7R ÀOO WKH H[SLUHG WHUP RI LQFXPEHQW %HUQDGHWWH .RRS \HDUV ELECTION DISTRICT #1 Voting District No. 1 which shall consist of that area bounded on the South and Southwest by the Town of Clarkstown line beginning at the Hudson River shore, proceeding northwest along said Clarkstown line to the line marking the southwest boundary of the Village of Haverstraw, and proceeding northeast along this boundary line to a point where said line intersects Route 9W (Conger Avenue), thence north along Route 9W to the Haverstraw-Stony Point town line, thence northeast along said line to the Hudson shore line, then south along the shoreline to point of beginning.

The voting place of this Election District shall be in the Library at 85 Main Street, Village of Haverstraw, New York.

ELECTION DISTRICT #2 Voting District No. 2 which shall consist of that area bounded on the South by the southern boundary of the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, beginning at the intersection of the southwest boundary line of the Village of Haverstraw and the northern boundary line of the Town of Clarkstown, proceeding in a westerly direction along said line School District boundary line to the western boundary of the School District, thence in a northerly direction along this line to a point where said line intersects the boundary between the Town of Haverstraw, and the Town of Stony Point, proceeding easterly along said line to Route 9W, thence south on Route 9W to the point where it intersects the Haverstraw Village line, thence southwesterly along said line to the point of beginning. The voting place of this Election District shall be in the Library, 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville, Town of Haverstraw, New York.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT a copy of the budget for library purposes for the 2022 \HDU ZLOO EH RQ ÀOH GXULQJ WKH VHYHQ GD\V immediately preceding the Special Meeting DW WKH RIÀFH RI WKH 'LUHFWRU RU &OHUN RI WKH /LEUDU\ 'LVWULFW DW WKH /LEUDU\ DW :HVW 5DPDSR Road, Garnerville, New York, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and 1 P.M. and 5 P.M. Sunday.

No person shall be entitled to vote at said June 9, 2022 election and meeting whose name does not appear on the current registration lists of the Board of Elections of Rockland County.

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------------------------------------------------------------X 8321 WKH 6XPPRQV ZLWK 1RWLFH DQG 9HULÀHG &RPSODLQW LQ WKLV DFWLRQ DQG UPON the Order of this Court directing that service be made upon defendant ST. JAMES BIBLE CHURCH by publication in two (2) newspapers, the Rockland County Times and the Rockland Journal News, both of which are published in the County of Rockland in the State RI 1HZ <RUN DQG VDLG SXEOLFDWLRQV KDYLQJ EHHQ FRPSOHWHG DQG WKH DIÀGDYLWV RI SXEOLFDWLRQ KDYLQJ EHHQ GXO\ ÀOHG LQ WKH 5RFNODQG &RXQW\ &OHUN V 2IÀFH YLD WKH 1HZ <RUN 6WDWH &RXUWV (OHFWURQLF )LOLQJ V\VWHP RQ 6HSWHPEHU DV VHW IRUWK LQ WKH DIÀUPDWLRQ RI UHJXODULW\ ÀOHG

by Jay R. Myrow, Esq. dated November 5, 2019; and ɑ 8321 VHUYLFH E\ SXEOLFDWLRQ KDYLQJ EHHQ HIIHFWHG XSRQ GHIHQGDQWV RQFH D ZHHN IRU IRXU consecutive weeks in the aforementioned newspapers pursuant to CPLR 316 and no person or defendant having appeared or answered; and 8321 WKH 6XPPRQV ZLWK 1RWLFH DQG 9HULÀHG &RPSODLQW EHLQJ VHUYHG RQ GHIHQGDQW 7+( ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK through Gary S. Brown, Esq., and said defendant having decided not to interpose an answer and declaring that it takes no posiWLRQ RQ SHWLWLRQHUV SODLQWLIIV DSSOLFDWLRQ RU RQ WKH UHOLHI VRXJKW ɑ NOW, on motion of Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP, attorneys for the PetitionersPlaintiff, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the Respondent-Defendant ST. JAMES BIBLE CHURCH, and all persons or entities claiming under ST. JAMES BIBLE CHURCH, be forever barred from all encumbrances, liens or claims to an estate or interest in that real propHUW\ ORFDWHG LQ WKH 7RZQ RI 6WRQ\ 3RLQW &RXQW\ RI 5RFNODQG 6WDWH RI 1HZ <RUN DQG LGHQWLÀHG on the Tax Maps of the Town of Stony Point as Section 10.03, Block 1, Lot 5 and described in and set forth in a deed from Nancy Ann Estes and Thomas Estes to St James Bible Church, VDLG GHHG EHLQJ GDWHG -XO\ DQG UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 5RFNODQG &RXQW\ &OHUN V 2IÀFH LQ Liber 1048, at page 46 on September 9, 1980; and it is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the named Petitioners-Plaintiffs are the lawful owners of that real property located in the Town of Stony Point, County of Rockland, State of 1HZ <RUN DQG LGHQWLÀHG RQ WKH 7D[ 0DSV RI WKH 7RZQ RI 6WRQ\ 3RLQW DV 6HFWLRQ %ORFN 1, Lot 5 and described in and set forth in a deed from Nancy Ann Estes and Thomas Estes to St. James Bible Church, said deed being dated July 21, 1980, and recorded in the Rockland &RXQW\ &OHUN V 2IÀFH LQ /LEHU DW SDJH RQ 6HSWHPEHU KHUHLQDIWHU UHIHUUHG WR as the "Property"), in fee simple and are entitled to the lawful, peaceable, and uninterrupted possession thereof as against the Defendant ST. JAMES BIBLE CHURCH and all persons claiming under ST. JAMES BIBLE CHURCH; and it is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that pursuant to SCPA § 2113 and the evidence submitted pursuant thereto. Mary Estes, as the sole heir and distributee of Thomas Estes is the owner of an one-half (1/2) interest in the Property; and Evelyn Estes Fortier, Peter B. Estes, and Thomas Smythe Estes, as sole heirs and distributees of Nancy Ann Estes, are the owners of a one-sixth (1/6) interest each in the Property; and it is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that title to the Property is vested as follows: Mary Estes as one-half (1/2) owner of the Property, Evelyn Estes Fortier as one-sixth (1/6) owner of the Property, Peter B. Estes as one-sixth (l/6) owner of the Property and Thomas Smythe Estes as one-sixth (I/6) owner of the Property, as tenants in common; and it further ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that the Clerk of the County of Rockland is directed to record a copy of this Order and Judgment in all relevant Deed indices maintained E\ WKH &OHUN V RIÀFH Dated: New City, New York January 31, 2020 ENTER: S/_______________ Hon. Paul I. Marx, JSC

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3HWLWLRQV IRU WKH QRPLQDWLRQV RI FDQGLGDWHV IRU WUXVWHH PXVW EH ÀOHG EHWZHHQ WKH KRXUV RI 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. and not later than 4:00 P.M. on the 30th day before the date of the vote as hereinabove set forth with the Clerk of the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, 65 Chapel Street, Garnerville, New York. The petition forms may be obtained from the Clerk to the Board at the Library, 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville, New York.

The proposition to be voted on in respect to the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library is as follows: RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District be authorized and directed to raise annually by tax, from the taxpayers in that portion of the said Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District which portion is in the Town of Haverstraw and which portion is more fully described in Chapter 427 of the Laws of New York 1977, the additional sum of $288,152.00 for a total appropriation of $6,618,278.00 for library purposes for free public library service within that portion of the District which said sum, shall EH IRU WKH DQQXDO VXSSRUW RI WKH +DYHUVWUDZ .LQJ·V 'DXJKWHUV 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in accordance with the provisions of Education Law, 6HFWLRQ D TXDOLÀHG YRWHUV PD\ FDVW DEVHQWHH EDOORWV LI WKH YRWHU LV VXEVWDQWLDOO\ LPpaired by permanent illness or permanent physical disability or in the event that the voter will be unable to appear to vote in person on the day of the annual meeting because the voter is (a) a patient in a hospital, or unable to appear personally at the polling place on such day, because of illness or physical disability (temporary illness includes being unable to appear due to risk of contracting or spreading a communicable disease like COVID-19). Or (b) because the voter's duties, occupation or business will require the voter to be outside of the county or city of his residence on such day, or because the voter will be on vacation outside the county or city of his residence on such day, or because the voter is detained in jail awaiting action by D JUDQG MXU\ RU DZDLWLQJ WULDO RU LV FRQÀQHG LQ SULVRQ DIWHU FRQYLFWLRQ IRU DQ RIIHQVH RWKHU WKDQ a felony; provided, however, that the voter submits an application to vote by absentee ballot to the Board Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, which application must be in form and substance acceptable to the Board Clerk, all in accordance with the statute in such cases provided. Or (c) unable to appear because you are the primary care giver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled. Or (d) a resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.

AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that there will be a Public Information Session on the Budget proposition on Tuesday, May 9, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. (prevailing time) in the Village Branch located at 85 Main Street, Haverstraw, NY 10927 and Wednesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. (prevailing time) in the Main Branch located at 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville, NY 10923.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library Dated: April 20, 2022 RICHARD S. FREEMAN, PRESIDENT

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Suffern Central School District of Rockland County, New York, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for Special Education Transportation Services (Bid # SCSDSETS06022022) for the 2022-2023 school year. Proposals shall be received by Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Suffern Central School District, Administration OfÀFHV 0RXQWDLQ $YHQXH +LOOEXUQ 1HZ <RUN ,Q DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK VSHFLÀFDWLRQV DYDLODEOH DW 6XIIHUQ &HQWUDO 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW ELG GRFXPHQWV may be downloaded from http://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york or may be obtained by contacting Suffern Central School District at 845-357-7783.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept any bid by any bidder, which in the opinion of the Board of Education will be in the best interest of the Board.

Heather Campbell District Clerk

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

VILLAGE OF HAVERSTRAW, NEW YORK

VILLAGE OF HAVERSTRAW, NEW YORK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Haverstraw, Village Hall located at 40 New Main Street, Haverstraw, New York on or before Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 12 noon prevailing time, at such time they will be opened and read aloud.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Haverstraw, Village Hall located at 40 New Main Street, Haverstraw, New York on or before Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 12:30 PM prevailing time, at such time they will be opened and read aloud.

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VILLAGE COMMUNITY CENTER HVAC IMPROVEMENTS

HAVERSTRAW GENERATORS WARREN AVENUE, RIVERSIDE AVENUE, EMELINE PARK

The scope of work for the project will improvements to the Village Community Center HVAC system, located at 50 W Broad Street. The scope includes the installation of one 25-ton RTU and associated ductwork, and gas and electric service to support the unit. $OVR LQFOXGHG LV DOO WUHQFKLQJ EDFNÀOO SLSLQJ IHQFLQJ FRQFUHWH SDGV XQGHU WKH HTXLSPHQW fencing, pavement repairs concrete walk repairs, topsoil and seed restoration and all components for a complete in place project.

Submittals will be required.

The scope of work for the project will include the purchase, delivery, installation and start-up of natural gas generators for existing pump stations at three locations within the Village.

7KH &RQWUDFW 'RFXPHQWV PD\ EH H[DPLQHG DQG FRSLHV REWDLQHG DW WKH 2IÀFH RI WKH 9LOODJH Clerk during usual business hours. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained upon SD\PHQW RI D QRQ UHIXQGDEOH IHH LQ WKH DPRXQW RI ÀIW\ GROODUV IRU HDFK VHW &KHFNV VKDOO be made payable to the Village of Haverstraw. Alternately, a pdf of the contract documents may be obtained by contacting Eve Mancuso, PE at emancuso@brookerengineering.com.

(DFK SURSRVDO VKDOO EH DFFRPSDQLHG E\ D FHUWLÀHG FKHFN RU ELG ERQG H[HFXWHG E\ D VXUHW\ company, in the amount of not less than (10) percent of the total amount of the proposal, conditioned that if the proposal is accepted, the bidder will enter into a contract for the work and that he will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the Contract.

All bids must meet the requirements of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and all other applicable federal, state and local statutes. Strict compliance with all Federal Labor Standards is mandatory. Minority and Women Owned Businesses are encouraged to submit bids. The successful bidder will be required to comply with all pertinent federal regulations.

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Please take further Notice that The Village Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all portions of the proposal, and to re-advertise for same, should the best interest of the Village. The Village also reserves the right to reject any proposal that is informal, or waive any informality in the bidding document. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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Please take further Notice that The Village Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all portions of the proposal, and to re-advertise for same, should the best interest of the Village. The Village also reserves the right to reject any proposal that is informal, or waive any informality in the bidding document. No bidder may withdraw a bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF AW MINING LLC. Arts RI 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK 6HF\ RI State of NY (SSNY) on 2IÀFH ORFDtion: Rockland County.

SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business DGGUHVV 'HHUÀHOG Drive, New City, NY 10956.

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Notice of Formation of Prime Time Transportation & Deliveries LLC. $UWV RI 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK 6HF\ of State of NY (SSNY) on 2IÀFH ORFDWLRQ Rockland County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

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Custom Restoration LLC. $UW RI 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK the SSNY on 3/13/2022.

2IÀFH 5RFNODQG &RXQW\ SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 93 Buckberg Road, Tomkins Cove, New York 10986. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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Notice of Formation of NAIKA BLOOM EVENTS LLC $UWV RI 2UJ ÀOHG with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/08/21. OfÀFH ORFDWLRQ 5RFNODQG County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Legalinc Corporate Services Inc., 1967 Wehrie Drive, Suite 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Nasher Estates 3234 LLC $UWV RI 2UJ ÀOHG with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 2/28/2022.

Cty: Rockland. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 80 Susan Dr., New City, NY 10956. General Purpose.

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28 Eckerson LLC ArWLFOHV RI 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK NY Sec. of State (SSNY) RQ 2IÀFH in Rockland Co. SSNY Desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy to 35 West Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977 Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

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401 Phillips LLC, Arts of 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK 6HF RI 6WDWH of NY (SSNY) 3/18/2022.

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Old Shoe Nyack LLC, $UWV RI 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 3/2/2022. Cty: Rockland. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 63 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960.

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MADISON BOOKS NY LLC D GRPHVWLF //& ÀOHG with NY Secy. Of State on 1< 2IÀFH ORcation: Rockland County.

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Harxam LLC, Arts of 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK 6HF RI State of NY (SSNY) 4/26/2022. Cty: Rockland. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 251 West Nyack Rd., West Nyack, NY 10994. General Purpose.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF MARY ANN BARTELS CONSULTING LLC. Arts RI 2UJ ÀOHG ZLWK 6HF\ RI State of NY (SSNY) on 2IÀFH ORFDtion: Rockland County.

SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to principal business address: 15 Orchard Street, Nyack, NY 10960.

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Upper Depew On The Hudson LLC, Arts of Org. ÀOHG ZLWK 6HF RI 6WDWH RI NY (SSNY) 4/21/2022.

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Notice of Formation of BRAZZLLIE ULTRA LLC $UWV RI 2UJ ÀOHG with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 01/18/22. OfÀFH ORFDWLRQ 5RFNODQG County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25 Barnes Drive Garnerville NY, 10923. Purpose: any lawful activity.

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Orangetown Judith Jakobsen, formerly of Pearl River, 85, passed away April 29, 2022.

She was a resident of Nanuet. Judith was born September 1, 1936 in Norway to Jon Evje and Sigfriede Sakkestad. She worked for MRC in Pearl River before retiring in 2002. Judith was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway and was an active member in the Seton Village Community. Judith is survived by her three daughters Lise Rich (Tom), Elizabeth Cruz (Jose), and Cindy DeMane; seven grandchildren Michael and Jack DeMane, Madison, Mason and Matthew Cruz, and Erik and Hayley Rich; and her extended family in Norway. She is predeceased by her husband Helge (12/15/1999). Memorial Service was held May 6, with burial at the Frederick W. Loescher Veterans Cemetery.

Sister Margaret Ann Martin, O.P. (sister Peggy), a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic for the past 58 years, 79, passed away May 2, 2022 at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City. Sister Peggy’s many years in ministry were dedicated to the care and education of youth and young adults, initially as cottage mother at St. Dominic’s Home and later as teacher at St. Dominic’s School, both in Blauvelt. She ministered in Jamaica, West Indies as a teacher at Sacred Heart Academy, Christiana and St. Theresa School, Kingston. Sister served as a Guidance Counselor at St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School, Bronx, NY, Assistant to the Associate Director/ Guidance, Iona Pastoral Counseling Center, New Rochelle, NY, and an Alcoholism Counselor at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, Bronx, NY. Sr. Peggy ministered as a teacher at Aquinas HS, Bronx, NY, Our Lady of Victory Academy, Dobbs Ferry, NY, and Sacred Heart HS, Yonkers, NY. She was Assistant to the Trea-

surer at St. Dominic’s Convent, Blauvelt, and served at Dominican College’s Freshmen Year Office, and as a Chaplain at Cabrini Nursing Home, Dobbs Ferry, NY. In addition to her religious congregation, Sister Peggy is survived by her sisters Mary Fitzgerald (John), and Ellen Ahmed, and several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents Vincent and Margaret Martin. Private Mass held at St. Dominic’s Convent, with burial in St. Dominic’s Convent Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to The Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, New York.

Loretta A. Cook, Sloatsburg, 80, passed away May 4, 2022. Loretta was a kind and loving woman with a great sense of humor. She was an amazing wife and mother devoted to raising her six children and looking after her grandchildren. Loretta will always be remembered for her generosity and warmth. Loretta is survived by her six children Timothy, Brian, Terence, Tara, Erin and Colleen, 10 grandchildren, and her sister Clare Norrdin. Mass of Christian Burial was held May 9 at St. Joan of Arc Church, Sloatsburg, with interment in Ascension Cemetery.

North Rockland Dorothy Marie Baisley, Stony Point, 95, passed away May 2, 2022. Dorothy was born October 23, 1926 to Dominick J. and Lavinia (Johnson) Annella, both deceased. Dorothy is also predeceased by her husband Leroy I. Baisley on April 12, 2007, her daughter Jeanne C. Baisley on April 15, 2022, and cousins Evelyn Koch and Ruth Anderson. She is survived by cousins Joan Abrams of Stony Point, Madeline Klasen of Florida, and many nieces, nephews, and special family friends Alan and Wanda Stoll. Graveside Service was held May 6 and Mt. Repose Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Frank J. Mollica, Thiells, 75, passed away May 7, 2022. Frank is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cookie; loving father of Tracy and Charlie Lowther, and Dina and Steve Sepinski; cherished grandfather of Jessica Ann (Nick), Frankie (Kristina), Charles Jr., Jake, Nicholas, Christopher and Mason; dear great-grandfather of Alivia. He is also survived by his siblings Carmine and Mary. Predeceased by his brother Michael. Funeral Service was held May 11 with burial at the Frederick W. Loescher Veterans Cemetery in New Hempstead.

Clarkstown Linda DeMauro, New City, 75, passed away May 6, 2022. Linda was born August 20, 1946 in Bronx, NY to Joseph and Eleanor (Ricucci) DeMauro. She attended Christopher Columbus High School, Bronx, NY. Linda had a successful career as a supervisor in medical billing. Linda’s greatest joy however, came from spending time with her family.

She loved attending her daughter’s and grandsons activities and sporting events.

Linda’s sisters and her brother and their families meant the world to her. Linda is survived by her daughter Melissa Rosenfeld Strom and her husband Steve Strom of Pomona, her three grandsons Justin, Tyler and Dylan Strom; her sisters Connie Montalbano (Ed Montalbano) of Westly Chapel, FL, and Mary Ann Patisso (George Patisso) of New City; her brother Joseph DeMauro (Eileen DeMauro) of New City; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Eleanor DeMauro. Mass of Christian Burial was held May 10 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, with interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY Memorial donations may be made to The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) (rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/corticobasal-degeneration/)

Health Department Treats Catch Basins And Stomrdrains for Mosquito Control Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert have announced that the Health Department will be treating catch basins and storm drains to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in standing water inside of these structures.

If you see Health Department staff on the roads driving slowly in County vehicles doing these treatments, please be patient.

Also, try to avoid parking over storm drains while these employees are doing the treatment work so that they can access the catch basins more easily.

"Not all mosquitos carry diseases, but several species can sometimes spread potentially dangerous diseases like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to humans," said Dr. Ruppert.

The best and most effective mosquito control begins in your yard. Eliminating standing water is the first step in reducing the mosquito threat. Residents can help by regularly checking their property for ANY items that can hold stagnant water, such as plant saucers, dog bowls, and birdbaths, and replace them with fresh water daily. Remove objects around your yard that collect water. Anything you choose to keep outside, such as kids' toys, buckets, wading pools, canoes, and wheelbarrows, should be flipped over when not used to prevent them from collecting any water.

Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. The eggs hatch into larvae that develop in the water for 7 to 10 days before emerging as adult mosquitoes that fly and bite. Since the West Nile virus outbreak in 1999, the Health Department has been collecting, identifying, and tracking mosquitoes in their adult and larval stages and providing education to the public to reduce the mosquito population.

The Mosquito Control Program focuses on reducing Rockland's mosquito population at the larval stage during the spring and summer months by identifying and monitoring a variety of mosquito-breeding sites, including roadside catch basins. Program staff also conduct routine and complaint-based inspections at many commercial properties that are considered "high risk" for mosquito breeding, including tire-storage facilities, landscape yards, municipal storage yards, outdoor swimming pool facilities, horse farms, marinas, and garden centers, as well as respond to complaints against private residential properties.

"Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance, they also spread dangerous diseases including Zika and West Nile virus. We ask that families do their part by eliminating any standing water on their property where mosquitos could breed," said County Executive Day. For more information, call the Health Department at 845364-3173 or visit http://bit.ly/RCDOH_mosquito

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Most provocative 38. Unsettle 39. Backpacker’s chain 40. Bucks 41. Provençal sauce 43. Often eponymous period 44. Engage 45. Feign interest in 46. Pick-up artists? 49. Dish from Valencian for “frying pan” 51. To whom Brando said, “I coulda been a contender” 55. Longtime morning host 56. One of several coming out together 59. Fix, in a way 60. Arch supports 61. Clip 62. Gets in the game 63. Sprawling

1. Cell lineup 2. Stronghold 3. Per 4. Wins again 5. Writer’s resource 6. Bridge beams 7. Negroni need 8. Worn out 9. Screen displays 10. Year’s record 11. Emotional oxymoron 12. Pottery wheel product 13. Mex. title 15. Like Amazonian society 21. Some WWII message transmitters 23. Certain horse race 24. Tweaks 25. It may lead to un matrimonio 26. Ritual Jewish feast 27. The Mahabharata, e.g.

30. Billabong Zoo resident 31. Sail-extending pole 33. Red Baron attire, Snoopystyle 37. Carrier to Malta 42. 1994 sci-fi memoir 45 .Derby dads 47. Thrill 48. Cosmetic counter name 49. Make ready 50. Musical with the song “Another Pyramid” 52. Bash 53. Seine summers 54. Catch one’s breath 57. Overnight spot 58. March Madness network

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Are you looking for a one-stop-shop for all your lock needs? Well, Eli Locksmith has your back.

Also known as “the old flea market”, the locksmith business is located right at Central Crossing in Spring Valley, NY. Eli Locksmith has been in business for 35 years in the Rockland County area. With four people on their team, they make emergency repairs possible for Rockland County. They are there for anyone in need of a safe or alarm in their house or simpily an extra set of keys.

Eli also offers services for residential, commercial and automotive needs. “I love serving my customers and making them happy knowing that they bought a new house and want to change their locks,” said Haim Tourjman, the owner of Eli Locksmith, “it’s all about the public being happy with the work that we do.”

Haim and his team are not just about being locksmiths for keys, however. Eli Locksmith provides all accessories for doors and safes including the installment itself. They offer a plethora of additional accessories from keychains to even door hiders. Additionally, they cater to padlocks for when people want to go to the gym and lock their stuff up.

Other services include deadbolts installation, lock rekeying, house lockouts, door closets, key duplication, rekey locks, and high security locks. Don’t miss out on all your lock needs with a well trained staff at Eli Locksmith. From May 12-April 12, they are providing free estimates.

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COUNTY TIMES ROCKLAND

THURSDAY, MAY 12 — WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2022

ROCKLAND COUNTY WEATHER

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FRIDAY

FRI. NIGHT

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Mostly cloudy

Cloudy and warm with a shower in the area

Rather cloudy and more humid with a shower

Mostly cloudy, showers around; warmer

Clouds and sun with a shower and t-storm

Mostly sunny

HIGHS

LOWS

to to

to to

67

73

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58

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64

WEEKLY ALMANAC Temperatures Daily range

Normal high

53

Daily amount

2 2 6 8 10 10 8

Normal amount

The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ number, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 0-2 Low; 3-5 Moderate; 6-7 High; 8-10 Very High; 11+ Extreme. Shown are the highest values for each day.

60 51

49

46

45

43

50

5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10

83 66

Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu.

0.08 0.00 0.57 0.52 Trace 0.00 0.00

73

77 60

UV INDEX

statistics through 5/10

Normal low

71 58

48

74 65

Precipitation (in inches)

71 61

68 59

Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2022

5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8 5/9 5/10

NATIONAL WEATHER FOR THE WEEK AHEAD Seattle Portland Burlington

Fargo

Billings Boise

Boston

Minneapolis Detroit

Salt Lake City San Francisco

Omaha Denver

Chicago

New York Pittsburgh

Kansas City

Las Vegas

Washington

Nashville Albuquerque

Los Angeles

Lubbock

Phoenix El Paso

Charlotte

Little Rock

Jacksonville New Orleans

San Antonio Houston

Miami

Temperature Much below normal

Below normal

Precipitation Above normal

Normal

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Much below normal

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80 61

REGIONAL CITIES City Albany Binghamton Buffalo Jamestown Lake Placid Monsey Nanuet Newburgh New City Newcomb New York City Pearl River Peekskill Plattsburgh Poughkeepsie Rochester Syracuse Spring Valley Stony Point Suffern Utica Watertown West Nyack White Plains Yonkers

Fri. Lo 62 59 62 60 55 61 61 62 62 55 60 61 61 57 62 61 60 61 60 61 60 58 63 59 62

Hi 84 74 80 76 87 69 70 73 70 83 69 69 71 85 74 80 81 69 71 69 80 78 69 68 67

Above normal

Normal

Much above normal

Sat. 5:39 a.m.

8:06 p.m.

6:34 p.m.

4:46 a.m.

MOON PHASES Full

Last

New

First

May 16 May 22 May 30 Jun 7

Sun. 5:38 a.m.

8:07 p.m.

7:52 p.m.

5:15 a.m.

Mon. 5:37 a.m.

8:08 p.m.

9:13 p.m.

5:49 a.m.

Tue. 5:36 a.m.

8:09 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

6:33 a.m.

Wed. 5:35 a.m.

8:10 p.m.

11:40 p.m.

7:27 a.m.

Thu. 5:35 a.m.

8:11 p.m. none 8:32 a.m.

HISTORY

TRIVIA

A farmer was killed by hailstones when he was caught in an open field 36 miles northwest of Lubbock, Texas, on May 13, 1930.

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Fri. 5:40 a.m.

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W s pc s pc s c c c c s sh c c s c s s c c c s s c c c

Hi 82 74 77 73 78 71 71 77 73 80 71 71 76 80 77 76 80 71 74 71 78 77 72 71 73

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Sat. Lo W 63 pc 60 c 60 t 59 t 57 sh 62 c 62 c 63 c 63 c 55 t 62 sh 62 c 63 c 59 pc 60 c 60 pc 62 c 62 c 62 c 62 c 59 pc 60 sh 63 c 60 c 63 c

TIDES at Haverstraw High Low High Low

Fri. Time Hgt. 9:00 a.m. 3.3 3:30 a.m. 0.4 9:35 p.m. 3.9 3:39 p.m. 0.1

Sat. Time Hgt. 9:46 a.m. 3.4 4:21 a.m. 0.3 10:15 p.m. 4.2 4:19 p.m. 0.1

Hi 82 73 73 69 73 79 80 82 81 69 76 80 81 78 81 75 76 80 80 80 77 74 81 77 79

Sunny much of the time

Sun followed by clouds

62 43

64 44

Sun. Lo W 62 c 57 t 54 c 56 t 53 t 62 sh 63 sh 62 sh 63 pc 55 t 62 c 63 pc 62 c 58 t 61 c 55 t 58 t 63 sh 64 sh 63 sh 57 t 53 c 63 pc 59 c 64 pc

to to

Mon. Hi Lo W 75 55 r 69 49 t 65 50 sh 62 48 sh 68 45 r 76 58 t 77 58 t 80 57 t 80 58 t 67 45 r 76 60 t 77 58 t 80 58 t 73 51 r 77 54 t 67 47 sh 71 49 sh 76 58 t 80 58 t 78 57 t 71 48 sh 68 43 sh 78 59 t 78 58 t 78 61 t

68 49 Hi 70 61 62 58 61 67 71 73 71 62 74 72 73 66 73 64 63 67 71 70 63 61 73 71 75

Tue. Lo W 51 sh 45 pc 45 sh 45 sh 41 sh 46 pc 48 s 53 s 48 s 40 sh 56 s 48 s 50 s 47 sh 50 pc 46 sh 47 sh 46 pc 50 s 48 pc 45 sh 45 sh 49 s 53 s 51 s

to to

Wed. Hi Lo W 67 47 pc 61 43 pc 64 46 pc 60 44 pc 54 36 c 63 46 s 65 46 s 69 49 s 64 46 s 57 36 pc 70 54 s 66 47 s 66 47 s 60 44 c 69 47 pc 63 44 s 64 44 pc 63 44 s 65 48 s 64 46 s 63 41 pc 61 40 c 66 47 s 67 52 s 69 50 s

70 50 Hi 70 65 68 66 58 65 67 71 67 60 71 68 70 63 70 66 66 65 69 67 64 69 68 70 71

Thu. Lo W 48 c 44 pc 51 c 51 c 37 pc 45 pc 47 pc 51 pc 47 pc 37 pc 56 c 48 c 48 pc 45 pc 48 pc 46 pc 46 c 45 pc 49 pc 47 pc 43 pc 43 c 48 pc 51 c 51 c

(heights in feet)

Sun. Time Hgt. 10:32 a.m. 3.5 5:12 a.m. 0.2 10:57 p.m. 4.4 5:03 p.m. 0.1

Mon. Tue. Wed. Time Hgt. Time Hgt. Time Hgt. 11:20 a.m. 3.5 12:10 p.m. 3.5 12:30 a.m. 4.5 6:04 a.m. 0.2 6:54 a.m. 0.2 7:45 a.m. 0.3 11:42 p.m. 4.6 --- --- 1:05 p.m. 3.5 5:49 p.m. 0.1 6:38 p.m. 0.2 7:30 p.m. 0.3

OUTDOOR CONDITIONS FOR THE WEEK

Thu. Time Hgt. 1:23 a.m. 4.4 8:38 a.m. 0.4 2:06 p.m. 3.4 8:26 p.m. 0.4

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Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

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9

6

8

10

10

9

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8

7

7

8

9

9

8

FISHING FORECAST

9

0

9

9

8

8

8

HIKING FORECAST

10

7

6

4

8

9

9

RUNNING FORECAST

10

7

6

6

8

10

10

GOLF FORECAST

10

7

7

6

7

9

9

COMFORT INDEX

SUN AND MOON

68 45

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

W-weather, s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Atlanta

Dallas

74 55

11

Wednesday Thursday

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Content creator and musician from Haverstraw impacts society through social media platforms

By Jess Warren

Jevohan Barnes, also known as HovaBeats, is a Rockland native looking to motivate his fellow artists . How does he do that? Through social media platforms and creating content online. Currently, the creator has over three social media platforms, which includes his new brand, “Motivation is Key NY”, which was established in June 2021. Other platforms include 2020 Artists on The Come Up, HovaBeats, and Battlezone Barz.

Barnes has future plans of creating a showcase for other like-minded artists so that they can come together and collaborate on their creations. “I want to be more active with the community,” said Barnes. He also has close ties with Haverstraw’s VOH Basketball league, which was established in 2013 by Sean Stanley, also known as Bread Bronson or Wunda. What Stanley and Barnes have in common is that they are both musical artists from the Haverstraw area. “I always commend him (Stanley) because he paved the way for our community and for our people who have basketball dreams, or even those who play because they love the sport,” said Barnes. He has plans of establishing his own team in the near future at the Haverstraw Community Center.

Before music came into play, the North Rockland Alumni by playing sports. He credits his motivation to play sports which opened a door to more opportunities for his music and fashion endeavors. You can catch him practicing his basketball skills at the Haverstraw Community Center, which has plans of being extended as a state-of-the-art outdoor fitness court with the support of MVP Health Care and National Fitness Campaign (NFC).

Barnes knew that he wanted to get involved with musical production in 2012, but it wasn’t until 2016 that he started making beats to songs, and then competing in beat battles as a result. Recently, Barnes was selected on famous hip-hop artist Fat Joe’s project, “Connected, Vol. 2.” where he got to put out his produced song, “4 Da Hometown”, which is a reference to the Rockland/Haverstraw area. “Life is life, so you just have to make the best of it and leave your legacy, create one, and just pass it on to upcoming generations,” said Barnes.

Barnes continues to stay heavily involved in the music community as he is a co-owner of the rapping contest, Battlezone Barz, along with Matt Rivera, also known as Cheap Wrestler. They have been hosting a lot of quarantine battles, but are happy to start attending new events in person.

On June 18, American Coliseum Wrestling (ACW) will be coming to Haverstraw to team up with Battlezone Barz at around 1:35 PM before their wrestling event begins. Don’t miss out on the community fun!

State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court Coming to the Haverstraw Community Center Rockland County is ranked the seventh healthiest county in New York. On Tuesday May 10, MVP Health Care, the Village of Haverstraw, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) announced a partnership to bring a free, outdoor Fitness Court® to the Village of Haverstraw.

The Fitness Court, located adjacent to the Haverstraw Community Center, will open this summer with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The MVP Health Care Fitness Court will provide the community with increased access to outdoor exercise programs.

The MVP Health Care Fitness Court in the Village of Haverstraw is a result of a partnership between MVP Health Care and NFC to expand free access to high quality workouts for communities around the state. The Fitness Court is a free, open-air wellness center that allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout. Created with adults of all ages and ability in mind, the workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels and allow users to move at their own pace.

Users can also download the free Fitness Court app, which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and transforms the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness ecosystem.

“The launch of the MVP Health Care Fitness Court in the Village of Haverstraw is a step towards providing access to resources that can change the trajectory of someone’s health and wellness journey,” said MVP Health Care’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Del Vecchio. “As a leading health care services company, investing in our local communities and offering new, innovative wellness options like the Fitness Court reinforces our commitment to giving back to the people we serve and places we call home. We are proud to partner with NFC and the Village of Haverstraw to bring this unique opportunity to the local community and look forward to seeing you on the Fitness Court.”

“The Village is excited to see the MVP Health Care Fitness Court come to fruition and provide our residents with a free exercise alternative that can be used year-round in the fresh air,” said Village Mayor, Michael Kohut. “Although it has been a few years in the making, with assistance from MVP Health Care, and all our other partners, Haverstraw is ready to make this court a reality and start making a vastly improved outdoor recreation area next to the Haverstraw Center.”

“We’re excited to bring our campaign to make world-class fitness free to the Village of Haverstraw,” said Mitch Menaged, Founder of National Fitness Campaign. “Together with the Village and MVP Health Care, NFC is happy to be part of a wellness network growing across the nation.”

Construction of the Fitness Court has begun and will be completed early this summer.

To learn more about the MVP Health Care Fitness Courts, visit nationalfitnesscampaign.com/ NewYork.

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The FDA’s Closer to Zero Plan Is Ineffective, Lengthy, and Causing an Imminent Health Crisis On February 4, 2021, the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy made public the results of a report concerning the presence of heavy metals in infant and toddler food. What prompted the investigation was a previous study conducted by the non-profit organization Healthy Babies Bright Futures, whose results showed that up to 95% of the baby food on the market contains at least one heavy metal of the four problematic ones, namely arsenic, cadmium,lead, and mercury. The findings of the congressional report sparked outrage in parents, and for good reason.

Seven major baby food manufacturers were asked to participate in the investigation by making available the results of their internal studies on the levels of heavy metals in their ingredients and finished products. However, only four agreed to collaborate with the investigators, more specifically Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, Gerber, Hain Celestial Group, and Nurture, whereas Campbell, Sprout Organic Foods, and Walmart refused to share their internal documents.

Because there were baby food companies that did not want to be part of the investigation, the Subcommittee stated that it is “greatly concerned that their lack of cooperation might be obscuring the presence of even higher levels of toxic heavy metals in their baby food products than their competitors’ products.”

Parents are highly alarmed concerning the content of heavy metals in baby food because exposure to arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury has been linked to autism, among many other neurological disorders. Once these toxic metals enter the body, they act as neurotoxins, attacking the nervous system and brain of the person. Children are especially susceptible to experience the adverse health effects of heavy metal exposure because they are still developing and have undeveloped detoxification systems. Roughly 2% of children live with autism at the moment in the United States, and 1 out of 54 babies born after 2008 eventually develop the disorder.

Perhaps the most disturbing thing about this situation is that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no regulations for heavy metals in baby food except for arsenic in infant rice cereal. Even so, the safe limit the agency set for this toxic metal is 100 ppb (parts per billion), which is considered very high by most health agencies. Attempting to solve the issue of heavy metals in baby food, the FDA came up with the Closer to Zero plan, which would set limits for all four heavy metals only in 2024 or even later. For this reason, the strategy proposed by the agency has been heavily criticized for being loose and ineffective, as well as for not entailing aggressive enough timelines.

Nevertheless, a glimpse of hope for parents of infants and toddlers would be the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, which, if it becomes effective, would immediately set maximum allowable limits for heavy metals in baby food. It would also involve the FDA to a greater degree in making decisions on the safest toxic metals limits. It would make it mandatory for facilities that handle baby food in any way to be more transparent about their internal practices.

The Congressional Report’s Findings: Appalling and Unexpected Before exposing some of the most shocking findings of the Congressional Reports’ investigation, it is paramount to be aware of the safe limits of each of the four problematic heavy metals in baby food to comprehend how serious the issue is. Accordingly, the limit is 10 ppb for arsenic, cadmium 5 ppb, lead 5 ppb, and mercury 2 ppb.

Over 100 ppb arsenic was found in 25% of the products Nurture allowed to go on the market, whereas Hain Celestial Group used ingredients with a concentration of arsenic as high as 309 ppb. As for Beech-Nut, the company was the most negligent concerning arsenic, as the heavy metal exceeded 900 ppb in some of the ingredients the manufacturer used.

While Beech-Nut included in its baby food ingredients with more than 880 ppb lead, Hain Celestial Group used ingredients with up to 352 ppb lead. Still, Nurture is the company whose internal test results were the most concerning regarding lead, as the investigators found that some of its products contained over 640 ppb lead.

When it comes to cadmium, some of the ingredients Beech-Nut used had a concentration of more than 340 ppb, and Hain Celestial Group included some ingredients testing up to 260 ppb cadmium in its baby food.

Furthermore, some carrots Gerber used to make baby foodcontained 87 ppb cadmium. Lastly, most companies admitted to rarely testing for mercury, if at all.

“My Subcommittee’s investigation has pulled back the curtain on the baby foods industry, and each revelation has been more damning than the last,” said Chairman Raja Krishnamoorthi. “Companies not only under-report the high levels of toxic content in their baby food but also knowingly keep toxic products on the market,” he added.

Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, believes that “removing these products from the market would be the most effective approach to address this issue and provide assurances to parents and caregivers.”

So far, only two baby food companies have voluntarily recalled products from the shelves. In April 2021, Maple Island Inc. recalled three lots of Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal, while in June, Beech-Nut recalled one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal. Both recalls were issued because the products had too much arsenic.

The FDA’s Closer to Zero Plan Is Loose, Ineffective, and Dangerously Slow to Take Effect The FDA promises to implement a “science-based, iterative approach for decreasing exposure to toxic elements from food,” known as the Closer to Zero plan. Although this is a laudable initiative, the agency has thought that this strategy is far from effective and rapid. Because the issue of heavy metals in baby food is extremely severe, immediate measures to mitigate the risk of children ingesting harmful substances must be taken. The Closer to Zero plan has four steps, two of which are unnecessary, as they refer to determining the interim reference levels for the four heavy metals. These steps are redundant because there are plentiful national and international health agencies that have already discovered the maximum level for each toxic metal in baby food.

It is only the third step of the Closer to Zero plan that entails something useful, namely assessing the achievability and feasibility of the action levels, as the FDA has to make sure every baby food manufacturer can keep the content of heavy metals in their products within the safe limit by using practices such as sourcing rice from crops where the soil has a low concentration of this toxic metal. The fourth step of the FDA’s strategy involves finalizing the action levels, which, once again, is unnecessary, as it can be completed before the third. Moreover, the Closer to Zero plan of the FDA has additional shortcomings, such as failing to consider the cumulative effect of toxic metals on neurodevelopment when establishing limits, to move up the deadlines for draft action levels for arsenic and cadmium, and to define what “as low as possible” and “children’s food” mean.

In the Closer to Zero plan, the FDA’s deadline to propose draft action levels for arsenic is April 2024, and there are no deadlines for cadmium and mercury. Consequently, those timelines need to be accelerated. This is what made a coalition of 24 Attorneys General from 23 states petition the FDA on October 21, 2021, urging the agency to set interim proposed action levels right away and prioritize children’s safety, health, and wellbeing of children.

“Every day and across the country, baby food companies are selling products containing dangerous levels of lead and other toxic metals, and urgent action is needed to stop it. There are common-sense, science-based actions that can drive down the levels of heavy metals in baby foods, which is why we are calling on the FDA to take these actions as soon as possible”, said Attorney General Letitia James the leader of the coalition.

The Baby Food Safety Act Could Solve the Baby Food Contamination Crisis A bill known as the Baby Food Act of 2021 was introduced in the House by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on March 26, 2021. Should it pass the Senate and become law, it would immediately set maximum limits for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in baby food, defined as products for 36 months or younger children.

“For too long, the industry has been allowed to self-regulate baby food safety, and the results have been appalling and extremely harmful to our kids. We will not stand for that any longer,” said Chairman Krishnamoorthi.

The Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 would also require the FDA to set limits on other toxic agents upon reviewing the most recent health data. Additionally, facilities that handle infant and toddler food in any way would have to have certain controls and strategies to ensure that their products comply with the safety limits on heavy metals set by the bill. Finally, the Centers for Disease Control would have to carry out public awareness campaigns about the risks of toxic agents in baby food.

Hopefully, the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 will enter law as soon as possible. It is a considerably more feasible alternative to the Closer to Zero plan. It would spare infants and toddlers the constant worry about the harmful substances that might lurk in their children’s food.