New York State Governor Kathy Hochul came to Long Island on Wednesday, October 15, to award the Village of Lindenhurst $2,179,891.50 for the completion of the Lindenhurst Shore Road Bulkhead Replacement Project. Pictured here (left to right) are: NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, Trustee Patrick Pichichero, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Trustee Douglas Madlon, Trustee Maryann Weckerle, and SC Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey.
NY Governor Hochul Awards Lindenhurst Over $2.1 Million
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul came to Long Island on Wednesday, 10/15, to award the Village of
Lindenhurst $2,179,891.50 for the completion of the Lindenhurst Shore Road Bulkhead Replacement Project.
Shore Road is one of only two ingress/egress routes for the over 950 residential
properties in the area east of the Little Neck Canal, south of Montauk Highway. This area was
severely impacted during Superstorm Sandy, and Shore Road continues to remain an area subject to
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST AWARDED $2,179,891.50
Pictured here (left to right) are: NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, Trustee Patrick Pichichero, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Trustee Douglas Madlon, Trustee Maryann Weckerle, and SC Legislature
Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Announces Plans To
“Light The World In Teal” Sites Around The World Invited To Participate
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) announced plans to “Light the World in Teal” for Alzheimer’s awareness on Friday November 1 to kick off National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Sites around the world – from skyscrapers and stadiums to small businesses, town halls, and homes – are invited to sign up to illuminate in teal by contacting AFA at 866-232-8484 or visiting www. lighttheworldinteal.com.
Teal is AFA’s Alzheimer’s awareness color.
“Light the World in Teal aims to literally shine a spotlight on Alzheimer’s disease and
show support for the millions of people living with it,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO.
“Every site that signs up, whether it’s a multi-story building or a singlefamily home, helps to highlight the issue of Alzheimer’s disease. Sign up to shine up in teal for Alzheimer’s awareness on November 1.”
AFA’s Light the World in Teal initiative is designed to shine a spotlight on this growing, international health issue, which impacts more than 6.7 million Americans and more than 55 million people worldwide. The annual program,
one of AFA’s signature Alzheimer’s awareness initiatives, takes place in November as part of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Last year, more than 1,000 sites around the world participated in the initiative, including sites in all 50 states in the U.S. and 13 foreign countries.
Sites interested in participating in the 2024 Light the World in Teal Alzheimer’s Awareness program on November 1 can sign up by visiting www. lighttheworldinteal. com or contacting the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America at 866-2328484.
chronic inundation, even during moderate storm events.
In 2016, the Village was able to obtain funding from FEMA, but it was only sufficient to replace approximately 700 linear feet of the existing bulkhead. Since that time, the condition of the remaining existing bulkhead has worsened, exhibiting lateral movement into the waterway and compromising the roadway.
Mayor Michael Lavorata said, “We thank Governor Hochul for this award that will help protect our vital Village roadway, and improve the quality of life for our Lindenhurst residents. The ability to complete Phase II of the bulkhead replacement with this funding, as well as the $1 million awarded to us from Congressman Andrew Garbarino, without having to bond or raise taxes to cover the cost, is a blessing.”
Knights Donate To TOB Councilman Manetta’s Drive
KNIGHTS DONATE TO TOB COUNCILMAN MANETTA’S
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Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey.
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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, October 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM to consider the following:
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO RENEW THEIR TWO FAMILY PERMIT:
1. Robert Otterbeck, 556 Grand Avenue
2. Richard Hauca, 221 Walnut Street
3. Adam & Marzena Narowski, 323 South Delaware Avenue
4. Kevin G. Hayes, 490 South Broadway
5. Stephen Sangiorgi, 512 South 6th Street
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7. Eric Miller, 55 Linden Street
8. Jose Osorio Gonzalez, 345 East Hoffman Avenue
9. Soraya Danesh, 277 29th Street
10. Krystyna Sielinski, 583 South 8th Street
11. Janet McCabe, 457 39th Street
12. Darrin & Donna Cossio, 629 Adams Avenue
13. Kevin & Robin McCracken, 28 North Kings Avenue
14. Mary Grace & Andree Anderson, 133 North Jefferson Avenue
15. Barbara Gron, 429 South Broadway
16. Jose Rodriguez, 105 Buffalo Avenue
17. Carolann Cassella, 321 Byrd Street
18. Jose & Maria Rodrigues, 150 North 8th Street
19. Michelle Brosan, 447 North Wellwood Avenue
20. Pedro Velasquez, 7 North Lewis Avenue
21. Anthony Tricarico, 331 East Hoffman Avenue
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO APPLY FOR THE TWO FAMILY PERMIT:
22. Application of Fiordalisa Marte, 509 North Monroe Avenue, 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 residence” SCTM#: 103-004001-022
23. Application of Gina Arena, 696 South 9th 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 residence” SCTM#: 103-021-001-042.2
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING AS NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:
1. Colleen Ullmer, 560 South Wellwood Avenue
2. Patricia Piazza, 288 North Lewis Avenue
3. Bajram & Djuka Kolenovic, 65 Ithaca Street
4. Teresa & James Pangburn, 393 Kent Avenue
5. Joanette Fortuno, 653 North Hamilton Avenue
6. Robert Warren, 115 South 5th Street
7. Hakim Guenford, 496 North Delaware Avenue
8. Jean & Joseph Petroglia, 33 Fremont Street
9. Scott Guyen, 32 Bayview Avenue West
10. Antonio & Caterina Lovecchio, 480 South 15th Street
11. Application of Kaitlyn Cahill & Jonathan Locovare, 2 Grove 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 residence” SCTM#: 103-022001-049.4
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE JULY 25, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING AS NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:
1. Application of Kelly Occhipinti, 357 Idaho 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 residence” SCTM#: 103-016-004-043
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE JUNE 24, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING AS NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:
1. Carolina & Constantine Topsidakis, 211 Dallas Street
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.
HOWIE BOYNTON, ACTING CHAIRMAN
LV N & S - 728 - 10/16, 10/23/24
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY
CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against
TULIO CABAL A/K/A TULIO E. CABAL, et al Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 15, 2018, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Premises known as 412 37th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0103 Sec 001.00 Block 03.00 Lot 049.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $457,646.70 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 004958/2014. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.
The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District’s Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Referee will only accept certified funds, made payable to the referee.
Michael Clancy, Referee File # 3000-000902
LIND N & S - 1547 - 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 & 11/6/24
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1. “60 Minutes” network
4. Train line
10. Go quickly
11. Straightforward
12. Canadian province
14. At any rate (abbr.)
15. Genealogy
16. Make changes
18. Utter repeatedly
22. In a way, turned up
23. Type of ship
24. Agents of one’s downfall
CLUES DOWN
1. A place to lounge
2. Skewed views
3. Peacefully
4. Commercial
5. Auxiliary forces
6. Large mollusk
7. Take out again
8. Sharp and forthright
9. Knight (chess)
12. Source of fiber
26. Not out
27. Something to scratch
28. Round water pot
30. Refreshing green fruit (slang)
31. Promotions
34. Primordial matters
36. One-time world power (abbr.)
37. Source of illumination
39. The content of cognition
40. An Arab ruler
41. South Dakota
42. Gnawed at with teeth
48. Hawaiian island
13. Flesh covering some birds’ beaks
17. Energy
19. Night monkeys genus
20. Small, sharp nails
21. Pleasant-smelling liquid
25. Affirms one’s hold
29. CNN’s founder
31. Texans can’t forget it
32. “Oppenheimer” actor Matt
33. Expression
35. Vessel
50. Smaller
51. Of a single person
52. Rigid bracelet
53. Barbary sheep (Fr.)
54. Not even
55. Specific gravity
56. Engage in petty bargaining
58. Boxing’s “GOAT”
59. Split between parties
60. Notable offensive
38. Lacking poetic beauty
41. Tall, swift and slender dog
43. Sports personality Michelle
44. Robber
45. Liquefied natural gas
46. Snakelike fishes
47. The most worthless part of something
49. City in Crimea
56. Bad grades
57. Reichsmark
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FRIDAY, OCT. 25th
6:00PM-7:30PM
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
Meet nighttime animals, play a game with prizes, and take a nighttime hike in the woods to see where creatures of the night make their homes. Please bring a picnic blanket to watch the animal presentations. You may want to apply bug spray as well. Cost: $20 per person. Ages: 7y and up. Limited tickets may be available at the door. No refunds for missing the event. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
SATURDAY, OCT. 26th
10:00AM-1:00PM BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library, One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst, is sponsoring a Book Sale, with a preview for current Friends of the Lindenhurst Library from 9:00am-10:00am. Anyone may sign up for membership at the sale. For more information, please call 631-957-7755
10:00AM-2:00PM CARS & COFFEE
The South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road in Huntington Station will be hosting Cars & Coffee. Join the Centurion Cruisers Car Club in the parking lot for a day of classic cars and trucks. Enjoy coffee and meet other car enthusiasts. No entry fee. For more information, please call 631-549-4411
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
31st - Halloween
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10:00AM-4:30PM APPLE FESTIVAL AND SCARECROW CONTEST
Fall in love with Autumn in Islip Town! The beloved Town of Islip Apple Fall Festival returns to the Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave. in Sayville. A day of family fun featuring craft vendors, amusement rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, live entertainment, a festival food court, fresh apple desserts and so much more! And don't forget about the Scarecrow contest! Contest begins at 10:30. Rain Date: Oct, 27th. For more information, please call 631-224-5430, www.islipny.gov
1:00PM-3:00PM HOWL-O-WEEN PETS & PARTNERS PARADE
All domestic pets and their owners are welcome! Leashes, Carriers or Pens Please! Costumes for Pets and their Partners are encouraged. Prizes awarded for Best Costume. Free Treats, Raffles, Music, compliments of Levittown's favorite DJ, Tim Aldredge! Bluegrass Lane is one block south of Hempstead Turnpike, 2970 Hempstead Tpk. in Levittown. For more information, please contact LevittownCouncil@yaloo.com
2:00PM-4:00PM
TRUNK OR TREAT
Simpson United Methodist Church, 30 Locust Avenue, in Amityville, is hosting a Trunk or Treat event. Vote for your favorite decorated car. Free Trick or Treating! Please come in costume. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098
SATURDAY, OCT. 26th & SUNDAY, OCT 27th
11:00AM-4:00PM
OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Club, 50 A Carlough Rd. in Bohemia, is having an Open House. Come see their 1,600 square foot model train. Please bring an unwrapped toy to participate in their holiday toy drive. For more information, please call 631-563-0173
SUNDAY, OCT 27th
3:00PM
BRAHMS' GERMAN REQUIEM
The First Presbyterian Church of Greenlawn will host a performance of Brahms' German Requiem in the church Sanctuary. The performance will benefit the New Organ Fund at The First Presbyterian Church, located at 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. For more information, please call the church office at 631-261-2150, www. greenlawnpresbyterianchurch.org Facebook.com/First-PresbyterianChurch-of-Greenlawn
THROUGH OCT. 31st
SEE BELOW FOR HOURS PUMPKIN PATCH
A Giant Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, in Smithtown. Many unique and regular pumpkins, all sizes. for more informtion, please see website: https://www.sthomasofcanterbury. net, or call 631-265-4520. Mon-Fri: 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Sat: 9 am – 5 pm; Sun: 12:00 pm - 5 pm
Fall Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Fall 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly.
“I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for
the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This fall, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:
• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Friday, November 1, 9 –11 am
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, November 13 & December 18, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, November 6 & December 4, 8:30 –11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, November 13 & December 11, 8:30 am –1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive,
North Babylon: Tuesdays, October 29, November 26 & December 17, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, November 21, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, November 6 & December 4, 8:30 am –1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, November 20 & December 18, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, October 31, November 21 & December 26, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP
– formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
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• Read some scary stories. There’s something to be said about reading scary stories or poems on Halloween. Readers’ imaginations take over on Halloween as they envision scary characters and scenarios. Edgar Allen Poe, author of many notably macabre works, is a popular read come Halloween.
• Go pumpkin picking. Most people already
• Create a haunted house. Instead of going elsewhere to get chills and thrills, transform your house or yard into a spooktacular vision and invite neighbors to explore.
• Make creepy crafts. Children can get a kick out of crafting Halloween decorations. Drape a piece of muslin over a beverage bottle and spray it with laundry starch. Let sit and the muslin will stiffen when it dries. Paint on black circles for eyes and hang your “ghost” from a string.
• Whip up Halloween
• Have a costume theme. Everyone in the household can get in on the fun by planning costumes to fit a theme. For example, everyone can dress like the Addams family.
• Host a Halloween book club. Those who love to read can ensure the October gathering of a book club is one that features a discussion of a scary book. Those looking for a scare can explore horror authors like Stephen King, Anne Rice, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, Shirley Jackson, and Tananarive Due.
• Organize a Halloween treat exchange. Similar to a Christmas “Secret Santa,” participants put together a wrapped gift of homemade or store-bought foods and exchange with others. Halloween can be made even more entertaining with some extra activities that appeal to people of all ages.
• Host an outdoor movie. Projectors can now be hooked up to smartphones and tablets, so it’s easier than ever to watch movies outside. Simply project a device onto a screen, white fence or even a bedsheet. Since it gets dark somewhat early in October, the movie doesn’t have to start very late. Depending on the audience, choose a movie that is very scary or only mildly so if children will be viewing.
