March 15, 2023 Lindenhurst North

MONTH OF MARCH DECLARED IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH - On

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, the Town of Babylon declared the month of March, Irish-American Heritage Month in the Town of Babylon. Councilman McSweeney who sponsored the legislation along with Councilman DuWayne Gregory presented the resolution to the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 2 at a recent meeting.

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March Happenings

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

2:00PM-3:00PM

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be holding an in-person event called “Memory Cafe” as apart of the Early-Stage Social Engagement Program at The Arbors at Islandia East. To register for the event visit www.alz.org/events.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

6:30PM-8:30PM

SAINTS DAY SOCIAL

Join us at the Brumidi Lodge to celebrate St. Patrick and St. Joseph. Dinner, refreshments and dessert included. $40 per person, ages 7 and under are free. Contact Karen at 631-943-3622 to purchase tickets in advance.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

9:00AM-12:00PM

4-LEAF CLOVER 5K RUN/WALK

Rain or shine at the East Moriches Middle School. The first 100 participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt. Contact 516-531-3323 for more information.

11:00AM-2:00PM

LEARNING ABOUT GOUACHE WORKSHOP

Learn about the water-based media Gouache with instructer Beth Drucker. The cost for the workshop which includes materials is $75 per person. Register online at www.theatelieratflowerfield.org/ workshops or call 631-250-9009 for more information.

6:30PM

TALENT SHOW

The Grace United Methodist Church in Lindenhurst will be hosting a talent show. All talents are welcome. Free coffee and cake will be served. A free-will offering will be taken. Call 631-226-8690 for information.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

1:00PM-2:00PM

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE

Parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. It steps off at 1PM and proceeds through the streets of downtown Glen Cove, ending at 70 Glen Street. For more information visit www.glencoveparade.com.

4:00PM

BABYLON CHORALE CONCERT

The Babylon Chorale presents Out of the Darkness - Through the Glass Ceiling, a tribute to women composers in celebration of National Women's History Month. Held at St. Peter's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church in Bay Shore. To purchase tickets visit www.babylonchorale.org or email info@ babylonchorale.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

6:00PM

BUDGET INFORMATION MEETING

The meeting will be held at the North Babylon Public Library.The Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold its March meeting immediately following the Budget Information Meeting. The public is invited to attend. Contact Marc D. Horowitz at 631-669-4020.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

9:00AM-11:00AM

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

Held at Brumidi Lodge Deer Park. Ages 3 and under are free. Ages 4-12, $12 and 13+ are $18. Includes breakfast, toy auction, 50/50 raffle, lottery cash board raffle and crafts. Contact Karen at 631-943-3622 to reserve your seat or table.

10:00AM-1:00PM

FREE HALF DAY KIDS CAMP

Enjoy crafts, stories, a scavenger hunt and lunch at the Community Presbyterian Church in Deer Park. For kids ages 3 to 12 years old. Register by March 22nd. Call 631-242-0221.

11:00AM-4:00PM

ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN SHOW

This show benefits the Smithtown Historical Society for maintenance of farm buildings and animal care. Held at Frank Brush Barn in Smithtown. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids under 12. Contact Vinnie at 631-524-0529.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

10:00-10:45PM

BOOKS IN THE BARN

Held at the newly refurbished barn at the Smithtown Historical Society. Listen to stories about farms, barns and animals. Visit the chickens, bunnies, sheep, ponies and barn cats. Register online at www. smithlib.org/children or call 631-360-2480 ext. 140.

1:00PM

MUSIC LOVER'S CLUB

Enjoy a free musical performance the last Monday of every month through April at the United Methodist Church in Islip, Meeting Room 1. Refreshments to follow. For more information contact Donald Warner at 516993-9032.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

6:30PM

WANTAGH PRESERVATION SOCIETY MEETING

Interesting "Show &Tell" meeting planned. Bring any Wantagh related items to share information on, or just come and listen. Light refreshments will be served. Contact 516-826-8767 for questions.

One Day Only, five of Broadway’s finest female vocalists celebrate the roles and musical selections from Classic and Contemporary Broadway that underscore the leading lady’s influence on ‘The Great Bright Way”. The concert will include musical selections from Chicago; Hadestown, Six The Musical; Les Miserables; Tina: The Tina Turner Musical; Funny Girl; The Sound of Music; Beetlejuice; Grease; The Light in the Piazza; On The Town; Smokey Joe’s Café and more!!! Join us for what is certain to be a “must see’ event for musical theatre lovers of all ages.

Second Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade

The Irish have landed in Lindenhurst!

Lindenhurst’s Wellwood Avenue is once again festively adorned with waving Irish and U.S. flags, and green lights and shamrocks decorating Village Square Park, in preparation for the Second Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade! The 2023 Parade will take place on Saturday, March 25th, at 12:00 PM., and will be led by Grand Marshal Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Brooklyn. Bishop Brennan grew up in Lindenhurst, and has always remained close to his hometown parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C.C., as he has risen through the ranks of the church to his current position as Bishop of Brooklyn.  Still an active member of the Lindenhurst Community, he has chosen OLPH’s Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul as the recipient of the 2023 Parade’s charitable donation.

Thanks to the support of sponsors, such as Belfast Gastropub, Danaher Wealth Management,

Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, National Grid, Lindenhurst Business Improvement District, Lindenhurst Youth Center, and Ridgewood Savings Bank, among many others, the Second Annual Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade will see hundreds of Irish pipers, drummers, dancers, local firefighters, scouting troops, fraternal groups, community organizations, businesses, and elected officials march

down Wellwood Avenue, through the beautiful, historic Lindenhurst Downtown Business District.

The Parade will begin at Lindenhurst Fireman’s Park, travel west on Hartford Street, turn south on to Wellwood Avenue, and end at Gates Avenue. Parking along Wellwood Avenue will be restricted on Parade Day, and the cross streets along the parade route will be barricaded starting at approximately 10:00AM.

The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade was conceived by Parade Committee Co-Presidents David Crowe, Proprietor of Lindenhurst’s Belfast Gastropub, and RJ Renna, Lindenhurst Village Trustee. Also on the Parade Committee are Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey, and Committee Secretary Katie Schrader. Make sure your calendars are marked for March 25th! All parade information can be found at www. lindenhurststpatricks parade.org

A Message From Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata

Please accept this Mayor’s Message as a follow up to the recent Public Hearing held regarding a proposed local law regulating Recreational Vehicles (RVs)/Campers.

I wish to thank all of you who attended the meeting and expressed your opinions, feelings, and concerns regarding the parking/storage of RVs/Campers on private property in our residential neighborhoods.

As I reiterated several times during the meeting, the purpose of the Public Hearing was to solicit community input from Village residents.

The Village Board’s main objective has always been, and will continue to be,

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public safety, as well as the improvement of the quality-of-life in our Village.

Owning an RV/Camper adds greatly to the quality-oflife of many residents and their families, and equal consideration needs to be

given to neighbors who have recreational vehicles parked adjacent to their homes. That being said, it is not our intention to remove a homeowner’s ability to park their RV/Camper on their property, as long as it is safely parked, and does not present a safety problem to your neighbor. The safety aspect continues to center on the blocking of the Village rightof-way. RVs/Campers must not obstruct sidewalks, and in cases where a sidewalk does not exist, the eightfoot pedestrian right-ofway.  If an RV/Camper is blocking the right-of-way, a pedestrian’s safety could

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GRAND MARSHAL ROBERT J. BRENNAN, BISHOP OF BROOKLYN Photo courtesy of Ed Shin

Come support a B enef it Event…

yla’s ause

We’re back at Mulcahy’s!

Just steps from the train station!

at “Kyla’s Kause”

Kyla, Danielle Margarita-Leonard and Aaron Leonard’s beautiful daughter, is a twelve year old who was diagnosed eleven years ago with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurologic al condition, which causes severe impairments with speech, movement, and cognition. Proceeds from the event will go directly to Kyla to help cover the ongoing (and lifelong) costs associated with her care

When: Saturday, March 18, 2023

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Where: Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall

3232 Railroad Ave Wantagh, NY 11793

What: Food and Open Bar Chinese Auction

5 50/50 e Music by Andy Arowana

EXXCITING NEWS!!

This year's event will be even more special , as Danielle and Aaron have decided t o once again honor and acknowledge another child with Angelman Syndrome at the event.

Meet Jeffray Jeffray is 12 years old and was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome when he was 3 ½ We are excited to share that Jeffray and his mother, Theresa, will be joining us this year. Your continued support does not go unnoticed, and the Leonards are proud to share the support and love with this special boy and his mother.

If you are unable to attend and would still like to donate : ail a check made payable to “The Kyla M. Leonard Special Needs Trust” to: Denise Naccarato, 316 Seacliff St., Islip Terrace, NY 11752

If you would like to donate raffle items or have questions about the event , please contact: Denise Margarita-Naccarato 631-834-4625 Gregg Jaffe 516-770-5305 Dave Udell 516 -987-4347

PROBATE CITATION File No.:

2022-3308/A SURROGATE’S COURT - SUFFOLK COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent, TO: Hon. Letitia James NYS Attorney General 28 Liberty Street New York, NY

10005 The distributees, heirs at law and next of kin of MARIE NOVAK, deceased, if any be living; and if any be dead, their respective distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators, assigns and successors in interest, all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, being any persons interested in the estate of MARIE NOVAK, deceased, as distributees or otherwise. A petition having been filed by HUGO WALTER CANEDO, who is domiciled at 540 Oak Street, Copiague, New York. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Suffolk County, at Riverhead, New York on April 25, 2023, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MARIE NOVAK lately domiciled at 229 47th Street, Lindenhurst, New York, New York, admitting to probate a Will dated July 13, 2006, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MARIE NOVAK, deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that: [X ] Letters Testamentary issue to: HUGO WALTER CANEDO[ ] Letters of Trusteeship issue to: f/b/o[ ] Letters of Administrator c.t.a issue to: f/b/o [ ] Further relief sought (if any): NO INPERSON APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED. If you oppose the Court granting the relief requested on this citation, you must file verified objections, with the appropriate filing fee, or inform the Court in writing of your intention to file verified objections using New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF), except that unrepresented parties may file verified objections, with the appropriate filing fee, or respond indicating such intent by mail provided that the Court receives the verified objections or response on or before the second day preceding the return date listed above. Failure to do so will result in an assumption that you do not object to the Court granting the relief in this matter and no further notice will be given to you. Dated, Attested and Sealed February 21, 2023 (Seal) HON. Vincent J. Messina, Jr. Surrogate

Doreen A. Quinn, Chief Clerk

Name of Attorney: ERNEST R. WRUCK, ESQ. Telephone

Number:631-475-3100

Address of Attorney:1 Station Court, Bellport, New York 11772 [Note: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. You have the right to have an attorney appear for you. You may request one adjournment provided that the Court receives such request in writing on or before the second day preceding the date listed above. No further adjournments shall be granted absent good cause shown.]

LIND N & S - 1897 - 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22/23

Pursuant to the New York Self-Service Storage Facility Act, notice is hereby given that SS Lindenhurst, LLC d/b/a Simply Self Storage at 1070 Rte 109, Lindenhurst, NY 11757; will sell at public auction the personal property in the below-listed occupants’ leased unit(s) to satisfy the owner’s lien. The personal property stored therein by the following occupants may include but is not limited to general household, office and personal items, furniture, boxes, clothes, and appliances. The unit(s) will be sold at public auction through online auction services of www.storagetreasures.com with bids opening at 11 am on March 13th 2023 and closing at 11 am on March 27th 2023.

A301- Kevin, Benitez- Boxes, Air Conditioner, Bags- A335William, Mcfadden- Table, Microwave, Tool Boxes, Boat Motor- B222- Francisco J, Rivera- Bicycle, Boxes, Luggage- B278- Loring, Pasmore- Bags, Boxes, Shelving- B279- Loring, Pasmore- Boxes, Table, Tool Boxes, Printer- C353Rebecca, Hoey- Boxes, Bags, Air conditioner- C358Rebecca, Hoey- Bags, Boxes, Lawn Mower, TV

LIND N & S - 1894 - 3/8, 3/15/23

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Lindenhurst, Inc. and Section 7-712 of the Village Law of the State of New York, notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at the Municipal Building, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York @ 7:00 p.m.: March 22, 2023, to hear the following:

1. Application of Cory

Bloch, 322 South 6th Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (20.8%) and allow a swimming pool in the side yard as that is not permitted in connection with the installation of a 14’ x 30’ in ground swimming pool with electric heater. The property is located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-013-06-045

2. Application of David Gagliano, 724 South 8th Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the higher than 4’ fence’s front property line setback from the required 25’ to (14.7’), expand the height of the fence from the limit of 6’ to (8.0’) and reduce the front yard greenery from the required 70% to (64.0%) in connection with installing a 6’ fence, driveway with apron and retaining wall. The property is located at the above address and zoned Residential C. SCTM#:103021-01-086

3. Application of Andrew Mroczkowski, 218 West Hoffman Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the aggregate side yard from the required 25’ to (15.0’), reduce the minimum side yard from the required 10’ to (6.0’), and increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (35.61%) in connection with the construction of a new one family dwelling with platform and stairs to grade. The property is located at 759 South Pecan Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 and zoned Residential C. SCTM#:103-021-05-040

4. Application of William Moser, 587 East Drive, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the front yard greenery from the required 70% to (53.21%) in connection with maintaining the widening of a driveway. The property is located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-0402-077

5. Application of Neris Taveras, 218 North Monroe Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the minimum side yard from the required 10’ to (6.1’) in connection with maintaining a 6.9’ x 14.1’ rear deck and 12.7’ x 10.2’ shed. The property is located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-012- 01-057.1

6. Application of Jason Kontakis, 1596 Straight Path, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the aggregate side yard from the

required 25’ to (23.02’) and the minimum rear yard from the required 25’ to (13.0’) in connection with maintaining a 15’ x 14.5’ enclosed sunroom. The property is located at 356 North Clinton Avenue, Lindenhurst New York 11757 and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-07-03-046

7. Application of Joseph Locascio, 203 29th Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to allow the swimming pool in the side yard as that is not permitted in connection with maintaining an 18’ x 33’ oval above ground swimming pool. The property is located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-0503- 150

8. Application of Harold Baldauf, 544 West Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to allow roll down security gates as they are not permitted on the exterior in connection with maintaining installation of two security gates (front and side). The property is located at the above address and zoned Business. SCTM#:103- 01703-072

9. Application of Alex Karris, 501-503 West Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to renew the use of the property as a gym in connection with a change of ownership. The property is located at the above address and zoned Business. SCTM#:103-02101-0103

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE JANUARY 25, 2023 PUBLIC HEARING AS THEY WERE POSTPONED

1. Application of Deborah White, 105 North 8th Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (21.25%), in connection with maintaining a rear enclosed entrance. The property is located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-0902-048

5. Application of Christopher and Maria Diaz, 357 37th Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the minimum rear yard from the required 25’ to (24.4’), and increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (29.16%) in connection with maintaining a rear roof over the patio. The property is located at the above address and zoned Residential B.

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SCTM#:103-01-04-0107

Upon the hearing, the applicant must appear in person, by an agent, or by an attorney. A person wishing to appear at the hearing may do so. Communication in writing in relation thereto may be filed with the board before or at the hearing.

All cases will be heard in which they are advertised, to be followed by rescheduled cases.

By order of the Board of Appeals

Philip Renna, Chairman LV N & S - 627 - 3/8, 3/15/23

TWO FAMILY REVIEW BOARD OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST

Pursuant to the provisions of Articles XXX of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Lindenhurst, Inc. notice is hereby given that the Two Family Review Board will hold a public hearing at the Municipal Building, 430

South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM to consider the following:

1. Vincent Papa, 193 Newark Street

2. Malgorzata Gobiecki, 549 Reade Ave

3. Philip/Katherine Renna, 202 South 12th Street

4. Adelaide/Michael Sassano, 561 N. Erie Ave

5. Rosemarie Scalley, 221 Austin Street

6. Rosa Rosario, 119 Kramer Dr

7. Krystian Chelchowski, 116 S. 4th Street

8. Michael Cassano/Nicole/ Joseph D’Antona, 354 38th Street

9. Marek/Jolanta Waddlowski, 132 Herbert Ave

10. Irena Bialek, 265 S. 7th Street

11. James/Josephine Leavey, 137 37th Street

12. Dina/Anna Antonacci, 146

N. 4th Street

13. Charles Lauricella, 317 N. Hamilton Ave

14. Phyllis F. Gozley, 196 36th Street

15. Gerardo Santos, 576 Washington Ave

16. Alina Orzelowska, 242 S. 16th Street

17. Charles Sudano, 691 N. Indiana Ave

18. Rafy A. Nunez, 315 32nd Street

19. Periklis Papadopoulos, 237 Park Ave

20. Donald Whalen Jr, 397 South 16th Street

21. Dilenia Baez, 371 35th Street

22. Judith Mahaney, 744 S. Broadway

23. Joyce Sully, 257 33rd Street

24. Min Lin, 436 S. 9th Street

25. Ali Kayis, 145 38th Street

26. Linda Cruz, 281 S. 13th Street

27. Carmelo Di Benedetto, 131 32nd Street

28. Ronald /Kathleen Durante, 468 N. Niagara Ave

29. Thomas Vaughan, 85 Newark Street

30. Joseph Manzo, 172 N. Clinton Ave

31. Application of Michael A. Lavorato, 341 Daniel Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to renew a second kitchen for personal use for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B” SCTM#: 103008-002-017

32. Application of Peter Amato, 826 S. Walnut Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to renew a second kitchen for personal use for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B” SCTM#: 103023-003-071

33. Application of David Crowe, 278 N. Broadway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to maintain the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B” SCTM#: 103-006-004-123.1

34. Application of Mikucki Andrzej, 268 38th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B” SCTM#: 103001-005-106

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE February 23,02023 PUBLIC HEARING AS

NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:

5. Justin Huether, 442 N Erie Avenue

8. Jerzy/Danuta Kruszlinski, 264 E. John Street

9. Nilgur Derman, 167 S. 15th Street

17. Michael Dobbs, 320 N. Clinton Avenue

24. Richard S. Feaser, 642 S. 5th Street

25. Regina Sawicka, 418 Grand Avenue

20. Frank Esposito, 510 S. 14th Street

27. Karen Loiacono, 668 Madison Avenue

Upon the hearing, the applicant must appear in person or by agent or by attorney. Persons wishing to appear at the hearing may do so. Communications in writing in relation there to may be filed with the board before or at the meeting. All cases will be heard in the order in which they are advertised, to be followed by rescheduled cases.

PEGGY ALLAR, CHAIRWOMAN

LV N & S - 628 - 3/15, 3/22/23

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Mayor’s Beautification Society Holds 30th Annual Pancake Breakfast

The Lindenhurst Mayor’s Beautification Society (MBS) held its 30th annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 5. The event was a big success thanks to the hard work of the MBS volunteers. All funds raised from the pancake breakfast go towards the continued beatification efforts of the MBS.

A special thank you to Deputy Mayor and MBS Chairperson Maryann Weckerle for organizing this event. Additional thanks to Mayor Mike Lavorata, Trustee RJ Renna, and Legislator Kevin McCaffrey for their help in the kitchen!

Officials from the Town of Babylon including

30TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST -

Pictured: Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Trustee Joan Masterson, Town of Babylon Receiver of Taxes Jenn Montiglio, Town of Babylon Councilman Tony Martinez, Mayor Mike Lavorata, Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, and Trustee RJ Renna.

Supervision Rich Schaffer, Councilman Tony Martinez, and Receiver of Taxes Jenn Montiglio presented the Mayor’s

RFP # 22-05

District Claims Auditor 2023-2024

The Lindenhurst Union Free School District is requesting proposals from CPA/financial consulting firms and qualified individuals to provide claims auditing services for the 20232024 school year.

Proposals will be received until 11:00 AM on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Lindenhurst Union Free School District. Forms may be obtained by contacting District Purchasing Technician Daniel Snyder at dsnyder1@lufsd.org or 631867-3041.

TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL, PLEASE MAIL OR HAND DELIVER SUBMISSIONS IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED “RFP # 22-05 DISTRICT CLAIMS AUDITOR 2023-2024” TO THE ADDRESS BELOW.

LINDENHURST UFSD

Attn: Daniel Snyder, Purchasing Technician 350 DANIEL STREET LINDENHURST, NY 11757

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at its discretion, waiving any informality therein, or to accept that proposal which in its judgment shall be deemed to promote the best interest of the Lindenhurst School District.

A Message From Mayor Lavorata

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be in jeopardy. In addition, sight obstructions to egressing a vehicle out of a driveway could lead to a motor vehicle accident.

Therefore, to protect both the RV/Camper owner, and the neighbor’s safety, no RV/Camper should encroach the neighbor’s property, nor should an RV/Camper be used as temporary or permanent residence, or block the pedestrian right-of-way.

Beautification Society with a proclamation to recognize their dedication to the community.

I trust the matter will be resolved to the benefit and satisfaction of the majority of our residents. Again, thank you for your input.

Sincerely, Mayor Mike

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. They proudly o er their support services free of charge to recipients.

Clients come to Canine Companions because of their reputation, the quality of their dogs, the experience of their training sta and the desire to lead a life with greater independence. The organization is proud to have various chapters and training centers across our nation, with their Northeast Region (Long Island Chapter) located right here on Long Island, in Medford.

Did you know this non-profit runs a Veterans Initiative™? Through this initiative they place service dogs with veterans. Canine Companions’ expertly trained service dogs can perform physical tasks to enhance independence including opening doors, picking up prosthetics and alerting a veteran with hearing loss to important sounds in their environment. With the increase in veterans facing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Canine Companions launched a program in 2018 to directly place service dogs with veterans with PTSD. Dogs are trained to identify each veteran’s unique stressors and perform tasks that directly disrupt escalation of symptoms, thus enhancing their quality of life. The dog supports their handler in crowded public situations by creating barriers and distance that might provoke anxiety for individuals with PTSD. Additional tasks such as nightmare interruption, turning on lights and retrieving items are taught to support veterans’ daily lives.

“When I see a veteran with a Canine Companions service dog, it still gives me goosebumps,” said Colonel E. David Woycik Jr., a highly decorated retired Army O cer and an active Canine Companions Board Member. “I see the satisfaction these veterans get...

the fulfillment of their lives through these dogs. The service dogs are not just partners, they are their right hand, their left hand, their legs and more. We can’t pay the veterans back enough, and I’m proud to be part of an organization serving them.”

Mr. Woycik helped organize a Veterans Day event, Salute Independence , which awards local veterans who continue to serve their communities.

Thanks to his tireless work, this annual event has raised more than $500,000 in total so far to support the organization’s Veterans Initiative™.

If you are a veteran that would like to learn more, please visit www.canine. org, click on Service Dogs and then Veterans.

Looking to make a di erence? You can become a Puppy Raiser with the Long Island Chapter today. Canine Companions volunteer puppy raisers provide specially-bred puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love. Volunteers are warmly welcomed in other capacities as well, such as Front Desk Reception, General O ce Support, Puppy Transporter and Event Support, amongst other fields. Without loyal volunteers, this organization couldn’t fulfill their mission, so they are beyond grateful for each individual that gives their time and e orts to help.

To learn more about these opportunities, please visit www.canine. org or call 631.561.0200.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column,please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

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Lindenhurst HS Class Of 1973 50 Year Reunion

The Lindenhurst HS Class Of 1973 will be having their 50 Year Reunion on Friday, August 4, 2023, at Babylon Masonic Lodge, 7-11pm, $85, buffet, open bar, DJ, and lots of fun! Contact: Lindenhurstclassof73@ hotmail.com

Lindenhurst St. Patrick Parade Green-Tie Gala

LINDENHURST ST. PATRICK PARADE GREEN-TIE GALA - Our Lady of Fatima Assembly #716 stands at attention along with OLPH Knights Chaplain, Monsignor Joe DeGrocco during the Lindenhurst St. Patrick Parade Green-Tie Gala after leading in the Grand Marshal, Bishop Robert Brennan. The Color Guard was commanded by Master of the 1st NY District Michael Tully. There were over 40 Knights in attendance!