Tuesday, December 3rd was proclaimed JoAnn Boettcher Day by the Village of Lindenhurst. JoAnn was presented with several Proclamations from local, state, and county governments in recognition of her 25 years of service as President of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and her continued commitment to numerous community organizations. Village of Lindenhurst Deputy Mayor, RJ Renna presented JoAnn with the Lindenhurst Village Proclamation naming December 3rd as "JoAnn Boettcher Day." JoAnn's cornerstone belief both in her professional and personal life is service. She is deeply grateful for the recognition and looks forward to many more years serving our community.
AnnaMarie “Anna” Donlin, 83, longtime resident of Lindenhurst, New York, passed away November 21, 2024, at her home in Raleigh, North Carolina. Born on December 3, 1940, in Copiague, New York, to Edith Mae and James Joseph Walsh. She was a devoted wife to the late James W. Donlin Sr. and a loving mother to Coreen Ann (Donlin) Levy, James W. Donlin Jr. and Sharon Ann (Donlin) Eberman.
Anna graduated from Lindenhurst High School in 1959. She was an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in West Babylon, New York, volunteering as a religious instruction teacher and singing in the Church’s choir. She passionately supported the West Babylon Volunteer Fire Department and served for a time as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She loved spending time at the beach, cra ing, gardening and doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was particularly known for going “all in” on everything she did.
Anna is survived by her sister Kay Muzzillo, her children and grandchildren: Sean Levy, Scott Levy, James Donlin III, Michael Donlin and six greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by scores of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Donlin Sr. and her siblings: Edith Dickey, Patricia Monteleone, Arlene Cabral, Suzie Hancock, James, Kenneth and Dennis Walsh.
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the North Shore Animal League America.
RJ Renna
Suffolk County Legislator
At a press conference on Monday, December 9, 2024, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature announced his endorsement of RJ Renna as his successor for the 14th Legislative District seat. Legislator Kevin McCaffrey
will complete his 12-year term in December of 2025. Under his leadership, the Suffolk County Legislature has focused on balancing affordability, economic growth, and public safety. His endorsement of RJ Renna highlights Renna’s dedication to continuing
this work. Renna is a lifelong Lindenhurst resident, Deputy Mayor since 2023, and a family man committed to supporting local businesses, fostering economic development, and ensuring Suffolk remains affordable for families.
BACCA Presents A Tribute To Louis Jordan Featuring The Jazz Loft Musicians
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA) Arts Center in Lindenhurst will be presenting The Jazz Loft’s Tribute to Louis Jordan on December 17 at 7 p.m. The show originated at The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook and features Danny Bacher, Vocal & Alto Sax; Tom Manuel, trumpet; Eric Kay, Tenor Sax; Jon Mele,
Drums; Steve Salerno, Guitar; and Frank Hansen on bass. The concert is FREE and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Louis Jordan was an American saxophonistsinger prominent in the 1940s and ’50s who was a pivotal figure in the development of both rhythm and blues and rock
and roll.
The show is part of the BACCA Arts Center Roots Music and Education Series.
The BACCA Arts Center is located at 149 North Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information about The Jazz Loft visit thejazzloft. org
External Diploma Program
The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP, is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs.
Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor.
Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.
LITTLE LEAGUE
The Clinic is open to all players ages 3-7 regardless of where they live. No registration is necessary for this clinic program.
BASEBALL AGE AS OF 8/31/25
• 3 Year Old Program
• T-Ball Baseball - Pre School Players
• Peewee Baseball - Kindergarten Players
• Farm Baseball - 1st & 2nd Graders
• Minor Baseball - 3rd & 4th Graders
• Major Baseball - 5th, 6th & 7th Graders
• Junior Baseball - 13 & 14 Year Olds
• Senior Baseball - 15 & 16 Year Olds SOFTBALL AGE AS OF 12/31/24
• T-Ball Softball - 4 & 5 Year Old Girls
• Farm Softball - 6, 7 & 8 Year Old Girls
• Minor Softball - 9 & 10 Year Old Girls
• Major Softball - 11 & 12 Year Old Girls
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11th
2:30AM-5:00PM THE HELPING HANDS
35TH ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
The Toy Drive will be held at 944 West Bay drive or the BBEA clubhouse - block of Villa Monaco in West Islip. For more information, please contact contact Jennifergalllozzi@gmail.com or to make a donation visit https://www. paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_ id=Q84FKWW5F42DW
FRIDAY, DEC. 13th
7:30PM
A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Islip will bring people together to experience a vibrant performance of “A Christmas Carol,” performed with the music of Gilbert & Sullivan. The production takes place in the church’s Fenton Hall. Presented in tandem with the Islip Arts Council. Proceeds will go to the church’s music ministry. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets, please visit. https:// stmarksislip.org or call 631-581-4950 – or come into the office. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-1:00PM
SATURDAY, DEC. 14TH
10:00AM-3:00PM
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Islip United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Christmas Craft Fair at 350 Main Street in Islip. Lots of Homemade items, Jewelry, Antiques, Raffles, Baked Goods, lunch and so much more. For more information, please call 631-581-7663
Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more info, call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
Decemb
EVENTS
ART CAMP
Half Days & Full Days Mix & Match!
WALK IN HOURS
3:00PM
CONCERT OF SACRED
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Grace United Methodist Church will be hosting a Concert of Sacred Christmas Music. Featuring soprano soloist Kathryn Wilson. A free-will offering will be taken. Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-226-8690
4:00PM-10:00PM FARMINGDALE UGLY SWEATER BAR CRAWL
The Coop Nashville Kitchen Bar and Lounge, 342 Main Street in Farmingdale. Get ready to don your ugliest holiday sweaters and join us for the ultimate festive adventure on December 14th! This is more than just a bar crawl-it's an Ugly Sweater extravaganza where locals and visitors come together to celebrate the holiday season in style. Email: Info@pubcrawls.com
9:30AM-11:00AM
SANTA AND FRIENDS BREAKFAST
United Skates of America 1276 Hicksville Rd. in Seaford. This is a non-skating event that includes a breakfast buffet and a special meeting with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty and a Gingerbread Man! Wear your cutest holiday pajamas and have some good old fashioned fun! For more information, please call 516-795-5474
10:30AM-3:00PM
BABYLON CHRISTMAS MARKET
Village Gazebo & Bayman Park
The Babylon Beautification Society is pleased to host this outdoor Christmas Market, featuring over 90 vendors selling fine and unique gifts. Plus, enjoy food and beverages for sale in the Gazebo area. The rain date for the event is December 15. Visit babylonbeautification.org for more information
THROUGH DEC. 31st
8:00AM-6:00PM
CHRISTMAS AT HICKS
Pictures with Santa, every day through December 23. Make sure to bring your own camera for pictures. A walkthrough Christmas story features Santa, his elves and friends as they prepare for the big day! A festive animated story for the young and young at heart! Please bring your donation of a non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares and drop off at the end of your walkthrough. 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. For more information, please call 516-334-0066
THROUGH JAN. 02, 2025 10:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS HOUSE LONG ISLAND
If you are looking for an exciting and fun, indoor family holiday attraction, Christmas House Long Island is now open daily at the Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway in Hicksville. This unique 45+ minute walk-through features interactive and imaginative experiences that will delight people of all ages! For more information, please call 516-878-0273
Kids Drop off Events 12/13 6-8:30pm 12/20 6-8:30pm 12/23 12-2pm 12/31 12-2pm
Adult Events
12/8, 12/19, & 12/22
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Lindenhurst Junior Mayors Attend Holiday Parade
As the final act of their term, the 2024 Lindenhurst Junior Mayors led the Annual Lindenhurst Fire Department Holiday Parade down North Wellwood Avenue. The group marched alongside Mayor Mike Lavorata, and members of the Village Board, while handing out candy canes and spreading “Holiday Cheer” to parade attendees.
and look forward to the continuation of our Junior Mayors program in 2025.”
The Lindenhurst Junior Mayors program is run in partnership with the
Lindenhurst School District. The theme for 2025 projects is “My Favorite Place In Lindenhurst.”
Individual students, or small groups (3-5 students), may submit their projects to their home school by Friday, January 17, 2025. We look forward to seeing all of the new project submissions!
Mayor Lavorata said, “Congratulations to our 2024 Junior Mayors on a successful run! These exceptional kids have not just walked in parades this year, but many have participated in our Village Board meetings. They lead our meetings in the Pledge of Allegiance, and several Junior Mayors have spoken to the Board on a variety of topics, including their environmental, social, and safety concerns. We thank them for their service,
JUNIOR MAYORS ATTEND HOLIDAY PARADE - Pictured here with some of the Junior Mayors are: Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey, Mayor Mike Lavorata, Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Trustee Doug Madlon, and Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta.
LINDENHURST
State Utilities is a major oil dealer on Long Island providing heating fuel to residents and businesses in Nassau and Suffolk County; we offer on-line fuel ordering, delivery, and full service heating oil contracts.
State Utilities takes pride in supplying fuel you need to heat your home and/or office to the comfort level you desire. Winter can be long and brutal, and should your burner fail to start it can become a crucial disaster. It is comforting to have full service during this disruption by contacting us by telephone or Email, no matter what the weather outside.
Celebrating 74 years in business, we are grateful to the many generations of loyal customers who have entrusted State Utilities with their interior comfort. Thank you.
ALBERT’S PIZZA
Friends Of The Knights Welcome Brother’s Wine And Spirits
Friends Of The Knights would like to welcome Brother’s Wine and Spirits to the Friends of the Knights program for OLPH Council #794. Vinny, the owner pictured here, has gone out of his way to support their projects.
Senator Alexis Weik
Donates Toys To KOFC
NYS Senator Alexis Weik (R-3rd District), in her role as Ambassador for Toys-for-Tots, donated 500 toys to OLPH Knights of Columbus Council #794 to distribute to the Village of Lindenhurst community. Pictured below: Brother Knights James Weik, Phil Albert, John Hines, and Senator Alexis Weik.
CLUES ACROSS
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6. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)
9. Brainstem part
13. Town in New York state
14. Little (Spanish)
15. Continent
16. Retch
17. Short-billed rails
18. Small period of time (abbr.)
19. Confused
21. A team needs one
22. Woman in ancient times
23. Republican Party
CLUES DOWN
1. One-time Aaron Rodgers target
2. Wings
3. Overly studious person
4. They protect your valuables
5. The Volunteer State
6. Non-hydraulic cement
7. Horse mackerel
8. Jackson and Diddley are two
9. Splendid displays
10. Mountain in NE Greece
11. A daughter or your brother or sister
12. German surname
14. Having more than one husband at a time
24. Spanish be
25. “The Godfather” character Johnny
28. Not around
29. City in Zambia
31. A type of beginning
33. Numb
36. Gurus
38. Small, gray-headed crow
39. Vehicle type
41. Disorders
44. One point east of southeast
45. Indian soldier
46. Tree type
48. Midway between south and southeast
17. Romanian city
20. Energy
21. Makes less hot
23. Gas diffusion electrode
25. Former CIA
26. Set an example for others
27. Support of a particular person
29. One from the Big Apple
30. Mountain range
32. Violate the sanctity of something
34. Supervises flying
35. Talks
37. Persian male given name
40. Born of
49. It cools your home
51. Corn comes on it
52. Ship’s deck
54. A way to bake
56. Improvised
60. Butterfly genus
61. Baseball fields have them
62. Designated space
63. Discharge
64. Two of something
65. Once more
66. Part of your face
67. Tax collector
68. Cassia tree
42. Forcibly take one’s possessions
43. Discounts
47. Knockouts
49. Posh Colorado destination
50. Form of therapy
52. British rock band
53. Type of virus (abbr.)
55. The U. of Miami mascot is one
56. Volcanic crater
57. Middle Eastern nation
58. Sinn __, Irish organization
59. Ethiopian lake
61. Bits per inch (abbr.)
65. Equally
Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Announces 2025 Grand Marshals
The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee recently held a press conference to announce the selection of Joseph & Marguerite Danaher as Grand Marshals of the 2025 Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade! The Danahers, long-time Lindenhurst residents and local business owners, will lead the way down Wellwood Avenue on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 (raindate: Sunday, March 30th, 2025).
The Danahers have been fierce supporters of the Parade since its inception, with Joe marching every year as a proud member of the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band, and Meg’s WealthWave Financial Group’s (formerly Danaher Wealth Management) generous annual Parade Sponsorship. Joe & Meg embody faith, service, and commitment to their family, the Lindenhurst community, and their Irish heritage, making them the perfect choice as 2025 Parade Grand Marshals.
The Committee also presented charitable donations from the 2024 Parade to Tunnel to Towers Foundation & Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. These organizations were chosen as recipients by 2024 Parade Grand Marshal Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Office Kevin J. McCaffrey.
here at the Press Conference (left to right) are: Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Board Member Ed White, OLPH Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Patrick Corcoran, Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition President Karen Kunkel, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Representative Brenda Horgan, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer & Parade Committee Member Kevin McCaffrey, OLPH Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco, Joseph & Marguerite Danaher, Parade Committee Secretary Katie Schrader, Parade Committee CoPresident David Crowe, Parade Committee Co-President & Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Lilly Renna, and Mayor Michael Lavorata.
Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey Issues Statement Regarding End Of Suffolk County Red Light Camera Program:
On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Red Light Cameras Throughout Suffolk County Were Powered Down For The First Time In Nearly Fifteen Years
For years, I have publicly called into question the merit of the Suffolk County Red Light Camera Program, particularly due to a significant increase in accidents at red light camera intersections in my legislative district. Because of this, my name became synonymous with buzz words like “money grab” and “scam alley,” which I coined for the one mile stretch of Route 109 and Great East Neck Road in West Babylon that was home to five camera intersections.
Reports issued by Suffolk County found that these intersections showed an overall increase in both the total number of accidents and accidents with injury. In particular,
the intersections of Montauk Highway and Great East Neck Road/ Bergen Avenue as well as Route 109 and Great East Neck Road showed more than a 100% increase in total accidents and accidents with injuries. Both intersections are in the top five of intersections that showed the most significant increase in accidents and accidents with injuries in the Program. It became clear to me and to many that safety on this stretch of roadway was not the priority, but revenue was. It was the stance of the County that “The Suffolk County Red Light Camera Program is intended to reduce red light running, and by extension the occurrence of crashes.”
Utilizing a Suffolk County Department of Public Works Review of the
program, it was found that:
- Overall, there was a 59.6% increase in the total number of accidents from pre-enforcement to active enforcement.
- The total number of accidents during the active enforcement period exceeded the projected number of accidents based on Countywide growth rates.
- Countywide, the number of rear end and overtaking accidents was higher than projected.
- The total number of accidents that involved fatalities was unchanged.
The Red-Light Camera Program was sold to the public as a public safety program, but the “gotcha”
profit-minded goals of the program provided an undue tax on the hardworking men and women of our County. It was my intention to eliminate the revenue-generating goals of the program, and today we say mission accomplished.
Now let me be clear, I am not opposed to a program, if it’s done right. A redlight camera program does have the ability to serve a legitimate public safety interest. But to do so, the Program must be free of traps like “scam alley,” where the saturation of cameras has resulted in higher accident and injury counts without public safety benefit.
-Kevin McCaffrey
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2002-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20022,
-against-
JAMES R. LAZNOVSKY, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on DECEMBER 11, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2002-2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES R. LAZNOVSKY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on January 6, 2025 at 9:30AM, premises known as 717 SOUTH 9TH ST, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-021.0001.00-021.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 032448/2010. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.
*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
LIND N & S 1549 - 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 & 12/25/24
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 19, 2017, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and ALLAN E. SUDMANN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on January 8, 2025 at 9:00AM, premises known as 155 WYONA AVE, N LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-226.0001.00-081.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LINDENHURST IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 021095/2013. Jeffrey Arlen Spinner, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.
*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
LIND N & S 1550 - 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 & 12/25/24
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
NOTICE is herby given that a public hearing will be held on the tentative budget of the Inc. Village of Lindenhurst for the 2025-2026 fiscal year at the Village Hall, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM.
All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time.
A copy of the tentative budget will be available at the Office of the Village Clerk at Village Hall starting Friday, December 20, 2024, where it may be inspected by any interested person between the hours of 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM weekdays, except holidays.
The annual salary for each member of the Board of Trustee is:
Mayor $18,000/year and each Trustee (4) $12,000/year. The Deputy Mayor shall receive a stipend of $500/year.
Dated: December 3, 2024
Inc. Village of Lindenhurst Kathleen Schrader Village Clerk
LV N & S 739 - 12/11/24
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST NOTICE OF ADOPTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lindenhurst Village Board by resolution dated December 3, 2024 adopted the following Local Law amending the Code of the Village of Lindenhurst as follows:
Local Law #8-2024
Chapter 171 Taxation
Article IX
Tax Levy Excess Authority
A local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law § 3-c
Article IX - Tax Levy Excess Authority
§171-46 Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to allow the Village of Lindenhurst to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing March 1, 2025 that may require a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-c.
§171-47 Authority
This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law § 3-c, which expressly authorizes a local government’s governing body to override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said governing body.
§171-48 Tax Levy Limit Override
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Lindenhurst, County of Suffolk, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing March 1, 2025 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law § 3-c.
§171-49 Severability
If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
§171-50 Effective date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
Dated: December 4, 2024 Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Inc. Village of Lindenhurst Kathleen Schrader Village Clerk
LV N & S 740 - 12/11/24
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the 7th day of January 2025 at 7:30 PM or as soon thereafter as can be heard, on the question of the enactment of Local Law#82024, amending the Code of the Village of Lindenhurst as follows:
Local Law 1 of 2025 Chapter 171 Taxation
Article IX
Tax Levy Excess Authority
Amending the Code of the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, New York, Chapter 171, entitled “Taxation,” specifically by amending Article VII, “Tax Relief for Volunteer Emergency Workers” as follows:
§ 171-42 Purpose
The purpose of this article is to grant a partial exemption from taxation for certain volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers for qualified property as provided in § 466-a of the Real Property Tax Law.
§ 171-43 Applicability
Volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers meeting the requirements of Real Property Tax Law § 466a and who have been certified
as an enrolled member of a fire department or ambulance service for at least two (2) years shall be entitled to a real property tax exemption of up to 10% of the assessed value.
§ 171-44 Lifetime Exemption
Volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance workers who have been certified as enrolled members of a fire company, fire department, or ambulance service for at least twenty (20) years and who reside within the Village shall be entitled to the lifetime exemption described in Real Property Tax Law § 466-a.
§ 171-45 Line of Duty Spouse Exemption
The un-remarried spouse of a volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker shall be entitled to the exemption described in § 466a of the Real Property Tax Law, provided that the deceased firefighter/ambulance worker (1) was a member of the fire department/ambulance service for at least two (2) years, (2) was killed in the line of duty, and (3) was receiving the exemption prior to their death.
§ 171-46 General Spouse Exemption
The un-remarried spouse of a deceased volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker shall be entitled to the exemption described in § 466a of the Real Property Tax Law, provided that the deceased firefighter/ambulance worker (1) was a member of the fire department/ambulance service for at least twenty (20) years, and (2) was receiving the exemption prior to their death.
This Local Law shall take effect on filing with the Secretary of the State.
Dated: December 4, 2024 Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Inc. Village of Lindenhurst Katie Schrader Village Clerk
LV N & S 741 - 12/11/24
The Average Individual Is Retiring Earlier Than Many People Might Expect
According to a recent Gallup’s Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect. Gallup found that the average retirement age
was 62, which is two years earlier than the working respondents indicated they planned to retire. Canadians are retiring a little bit later than their American counterparts, as Statistics Canada reports the average retirement age in Canada is just over 63 and a half. The average retirement age is worth noting, as studies routinely find that many working professionals greatest concern about retiring is that they won’t have enough money saved to
meet their needs. By recognizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they initially planned, professionals can make a concerted effort to save more money in the years ahead.
Magic Of Lights Drive - Through Experience Illuminates The Imagination During The Holiday Season
Magic of Lights, the family-friendly, drivethrough holiday lights festival, is celebrating the grandest holiday of the year with a dazzling, sparkling, and twinkling series of magical light displays in a 2.5-mile drive-through experience, the longest and brightest ever, at both Long Island’s Jones Beach State Park and at Holmdel’s PNC Bank Arts Center running nightly through January 4. Inside the comfort of their own vehicle, guests will enjoy Magic of Lights’ classic holiday favorites including Winter Wonderland, the 12 Days of Christmas, Toyland, festive Elves and Reindeer Road.
In addition to the 200 foot long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights, there will also be other new light tunnels to delight and amaze.
Other illuminated displays include the 32-foot-tall animated Mattel’s Waving Christmas Barbie®, Prehistoric Christmas featuring life sized dinosaurs celebrating the season, and the legendary BIGFOOT® Monster Truck. Created with over two million sparkling lights, Magic of Lights is a nostalgic and festive event everyone will enjoy. The Toyota Holiday Village, which allows guests to walk through a magical out-of-car area
featuring Santa Photos, refreshments, and other holiday activities, will also return at both locations. A new augmented reality feature will be introduced this year as well to make the magical experience even more interactive, with details set to be released in November.
“We are excited to return Magic of Lights to both the Long Island and Holmdel communities for as its become a part of the local annual holiday tradition,” says Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC. “Our innovative creative team has designed a drive-through
holiday wonderland light experience that promises to dazzle and delight guests of all ages.”
The Magic of Lights uses the latest CAD technology and is hand-crafted at the Magic of Lights warehouse in Medina, OH, then, transported to Long Island. The displays combine for more than 10 miles of LED lighting across all presentations, in the trees, and on the buildings. There are 10 different colors of LED bulbs used. The highest scene is 32feet tall, and the longest is several hundred feet long. The steel displays are designed, bent, cut, and welded into about 800 frames combined in different configurations to create each show’s giant winter holiday scenes.
Magic of Lights is open Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. (dusk) until 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. (dusk) until 11 p.m. For dates, times,
and ticket availability, visit magicoflights. com. Admission is $30 in advance or $35 at the gate on weekdays and $30 in advance or $40 at the gate on weekends through November. Price is based per car. Special pricing is available for limousines and buses. Group ticket rates are available. Tickets are available through TicketMaster.com.
At Jones Beach, Magic of Lights is supported by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and presented by Flagstar. Further, a portion of every Jones Beach entry ticket sold will support Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Foundation for Long Island State Parks Inc.
Guests are encouraged to share their favorite Magic of Lights pictures!
Facebook: @ magicoflightsjonesbeach
Facebook: @ MagicOfLightsNewJersey
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TheMagicOfLights Magic of Lights is produced in partnership between Family Entertainment Live and Live Nation.
About Family Entertainment Live Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is a diversified, entertainment holding company that develops family-oriented live events including Magic of Lights ®, an outdoor holiday lights drive-through experience produced at venues throughout North America and Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks Live, showcasing a toys-to-life show of Mattel’s legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show presented across North America, Europe and elsewhere internationally. The Company is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information visit familyentertainmentlive. com.
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Giving Back And Spreading Joy To Hospitalized Children
The Toy Drive That Has Become A Deer Park Tradition
The holiday will be brighter for children at Cohen Children’s Medical Center thanks to the third annual collaboration between Mangano Family Funeral Homes and the Deer Park Fire Department.
Mangano Family Funeral Homes owner Sal Mangano says “This effort began 3 years ago and was spearheaded by Joseph Baggio, a local young man who is a cancer survivor. He is former patient at Cohen who was looking to ‘Pay it forward’. We are proud to partner with him.”
Cohen Children’s Medical Center provides the very best care to meet the special needs of sick children ranging in age from premature babies to
adolescents. The 206-bed hospital opened in 1983 as the NY Metro area’s only hospital exclusively for children. Today, they are the largest provider of pediatric healthcare services in NY State.
This year as an added incentive to donate, Family Florist of Deer Park is giving $10 gift cards to anyone who donates a toy at Mangano Family Funeral Home drop off location to support this year’s drive.
Mangano credits the generosity of Deer Park residents and surrounding communities for making this toy drive so successful year after year.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped at the following locations through
December 14, 2024 : Deer Park Fire Department- 94 Lake Ave, Deer Park
Mangano Family Funeral Home- 1701 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park
The Works Barbershop1941 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park
For more information please call Mangano Family Funeral Home at 631-586-3600. About Mangano Family Funeral Homes
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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:
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, December 18, 10 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesday, December 17, 12 – 3:30 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesday, December 18, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, 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) 8538200.
“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.”
