December 21, 2022 Lindenhurst North

N.Y. Tow Trucks For Families Annual Toy Drive & Parade

Local Artist Finds New Success

Kristen Hadjoglou, a local artist from Eastport, New York, truly offers something different to the marketplace. Her signature personalized hand-made coloring books are what really launched her career as an artist, but she has expanded to offer various other products as well.

Patchogue.” Another special project Kristen recently produced is a personalized coloring book that was used by a local fireman’s foundation for fundraising efforts.

“If you dream it, I can probably find a way to make something fun with it,” said Kristen.

I worked on in my downtime turned into something that ended up being sold in local businesses and even on Amazon. People love to open up a physical book and see visuals that bring back special memories, and I love being a part of that.”

ANNUAL TOY DRIVE & PARADE - In conjunction with this year’s 3rd Annual New York Tow Trucks for Families Toy Drive & Tow Truck Parade down Wellwood Avenue, some holiday characters were walking around Lindenhurst Village Square Park, entertaining the visitors. Pictured here with The Grinch is Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata. Mayor Lavorata said, “Thank you to all the sponsors of this wonderful, charitable family event held in Lindenhurst.”

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Which of These Costly Homeseller Mistakes Will You Make When you Sell Your Long Island Home?

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“I was born an artist,” said Kristen. “I always knew that growing up. I attended Rhode Island School of Design, where I earned a Bachelors of Fine Art in Painting. From there, I worked in multiple industries where I was able to express myself creatively. Life surprisingly led me into obtaining a career as a Financial Advisor, which has been very fulfilling since helping others is something I’ve always been passionate about.” However, Hadjoglou never lost her passion for the arts.

As a long-time Eastport resident, she grew attached to many of the local businesses and what made the town so unique. “One day I drew a few pictures on a couple of pages as a gift for our local general store, and it quickly turned into an entire hand-drawn coloring book, which spotlighted the main destinations in the town. What started as a fun project

Since then, Kristen started her own company, Underdog Nation, where she sells her coloring books, stickers, clothing items, journals, puzzles and other fun gifts (such as crayons in the shape of people and stars)! With recent success, she is starting to focus more and more on her career as an artist. The best part is that Kristen can make something for any age group to enjoy.

“I recently finished a project with the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, which was a custom coloring book that’s filled with drawings of local businesses. It brought the Chamber Members together in a special way and is being sold around

“Whether it’s a single page or a full book, everything I draw is by hand in my personal style and reflects how much I care about the project. I’ve been inspired by all things local and historic, and it’s been fun to find a new way to teach kids in our community about local history. Some other projects I’ve worked on came from my love of my Gen X childhood, whether that be vintage toys, movie quotes, thrift shopping or collecting. Each project differs, but I absolutely love what I do, and that means I usually get things done pretty fast! I’m living that dream phrase, ‘If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.’ Looks like I’m almost there.”

If you, your business, Chamber of Commerce, town or the like are interested in more information, please contact Kristen today at 631.245.8090 or kkhudn@ gmail.com.

You can also visit her website at www. underdognation.io.

LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given taxpayers of the Town of Babylon, that the Undersigned Receiver of Taxes has received the 2022/2023 Tax and Assessment Roll and Warrant.

She will accept payment for taxes at her office in the Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 or by mail, beginning December 2022 daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tax Office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. First half taxes are due December 1, 2022 payable to January 10, 2023 without penalty.

After January 10, 2023 one percent per month will be added on the first half to May 31, 2023 after which date, additional interest will be charged by the County Comptroller at his office at County Center, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901.

The Town of Babylon Tax Office will be accepting partial payments with penalty. We offer e and credit card payment through a telephone service or by the internet which includes American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. For payments by telephone call 1-800-2PAY 9829) or visit the web site at www.acipayonline.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction Code 4232. You must have your item number and tax amount available. Transaction fees will be charged to the taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge. Total amount Warrant to be collected by the Receiver of Taxes for the 2022/2023 tax year is $809,266,455.48.

Taxes become a lien December 1st of each year. First and Second half payments may be made at the same time.

JENNIFER MONTIGLIO RECEIVER OF TAXES

DATED AT BABYLON, N.Y.

December 12, 2022

2022/2023 TAX RATE ON $100 valuation - TOWN OF BABYLON Valuation of Hamlets and Incorporated Villages

Town Outside of Villages ............................ $187,045,547.00

Village of Amityville...................................... 14,294,553.00

Village of Babylon........................................ 19, 136,222.00

Village of Lindenhurst.................................. 29,217,380.00

A/C/LN/LS/WBN/WBS/B/NB/DP/F - 694 12/21, 12/28/22

2022-2023

TOWN OF BABYLON

2022-2023 Jennifer Montigio, Receiver of Taxes TAXABLE DISTRICTS

Lindenhurst BOE Recognizes Academic Achievements Of Advanced Placement Scholars

At the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year, the College Board recognized Lindenhurst High School junior and senior students as Advanced Placement Scholars for their extraordinary performance on Advanced Placement Program exams.

At the Nov. 16 meeting of the Lindenhurst Union

Free School District Board of Education, 58 of the Advanced Placement Scholars who are now seniors at Lindenhurst High School were recognized for their outstanding achievement on the challenging exams.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers academically

excelling students an opportunity to enroll in college-level courses while still in high school to earn college credit. The College Board recognizes varying levels of achievement based on students’ performance on the course exams.

Twenty-one students were recognized as AP Scholars, receiving a score of 3 or

higher on three or more AP exams.

Having attained an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams, 10 students were named AP Scholars with Honor.

Fourteen students were recognized as AP Scholars with Distinction for

achieving an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

Nine students were recognized as students receiving the AP Seminar and Research Certificate for earning scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research, and four

students were recognized for receiving the AP Capstone Certificate for earning scores of 3 or higher in AP Research, AP Seminar and on four additional AP exams.

Additionally, three students named National Merit Commended Students were honored at the meeting.

BOE

- At the Nov. 16 meeting of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District Board of Education, 58 of the Advanced Placement Scholars who are now seniors at Lindenhurst High School were recognized for their outstanding achievement on the challenging exams. Photo courtesy of Lindenhurst Union Free School District

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for December is EAC Network

EAC Network is a non-profit organization that empowers, assists and cares for individuals in need. Their objective is to reach individuals within our community through innovative programs that improve quality of life. They have five service areas:

It’s the holiday season; a time to be jolly. A time particularly for children to be happy. On Wednesday, December 14th, EAC Network stepped up to support children in need on Long Island who otherwise would not have the possibility to celebrate this Holiday season like every child deserves to by hosting a Holiday Shopping Spree at Walmart in Farmingdale.

More than a hundred children and young adults, from 4 to 19 years old, were able to get a $100 gift card to spend on gifts of their choice. The event was organized in collaboration with Bethpage Federal Credit Union (BFCU) who donated $10,000 and Summit Health-CityMD, who donated $5,000.

Malik and Adrian, both 14 years old, were so grateful to be part of the shopping spree. With sparkles in their eyes as they explored the isles at Walmart and admired the different items on the shelves, their first stop was at the electronic game area, where they eagerly looked at different options available. The feeling of gratitude for the possibility to acquire a game or two, along with other items, was palpable.

Volunteers from Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Summit HealthCityMD spent the afternoon with each child to assist them as they purchased gifts.

After picking up a game, with excitement and humility Malik said, “I now have only one item in my cart, but I have what I was looking for and it feels good. It feels great.”

Sadly, the number of children in foster care is rising throughout the United States. These children are at a much higher risk of incarceration, teenage

pregnancy, substance abuse, lack of self-esteem and of ending up on public assistance. However, EAC Network’s Chance to Advance program works to bring meaningful change to the lives of at-risk children and youth in foster care by providing positive outlooks and enrichment opportunities through oneon-one mentoring as well as life skills workshops and activities, with the goal of assisting, caring and empowering children to take control of their lives.

If you are in need and believe you can benefit from any of EAC Network’s offerings, please contact Robert Stricoff, Chief Development Officer at EAC Network at Robert.Stricoff@eacnetwork.org or 631.433.1662.

EAC Staff & BCFU Volunteers at the Holiday Shopping Spree

Sign-In Station at the Holiday Shopping Spree

Lindenhurst Moose Lodge Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary

On October 15th, 2022, the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge celebrated their 70th anniversary with a dinner at the lodge. For the occasion, they did a journal book where ads were sold in the journal. Merchants

that took an ad were given a certificate of appreciation or a plaque, depending on the cost. Ads that were $100 received a certificate and a plaque was given for $150 or more. The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge delivered

each certificate and plaque to all merchants who purchased an ad. Some of the recipients included Mr. G’s Pizzeria, Popeyes, Lindenhurst Funeral Home, and in support of Mayor Mike Lavorata.

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Staying Sober During The Holiday Season

By Christopher Yadron, PhD, CEO at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research

Whether you are newly sober or have maintained your sobriety long-term, you likely know that recovery is a lifelong journey. While challenging, maintaining sobriety is possible – even during the holiday season.

Deemed as “the most wonderful time of the year,” the holidays can also be quite stressful and triggering for those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). The season “to eat, drink and be merry” is often filled with holiday-themed cocktails at work parties, eggnog at friendly get-togethers, and an open bottle of wine at family events. So how does one focus on staying sober during the holidays? The team at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research, an addiction treatment facility in Calverton, NY, believes it is by identifying and utilizing appropriate coping skills developed through advanced addiction treatment.

Here are six coping skills that may be helpful for staying sober during the holidays:

• Delay the decision: When feeling triggered or experiencing urges to use alcohol, put off making that decision for just 15 minutes. Many urges will go away if you do not give in immediately. Use that 15 minutes to remind yourself that the strength of the urge will decrease if you remain strong and wait it out.

• Use grounding techniques: Grounding techniques take an individual through their 5 senses, helping them remain in the current moment rather than focusing on the thoughts that are urging them to use. Grounding techniques are a powerful coping skill that allow an individual to remain in the present

moment and tune into their surroundings. Examples might include appreciating a holiday light display, savoring the smell of cookies baking in the oven, or listening to your favorite holiday music.

• Change your thoughts: Managing thoughts about using can help an individual cope with the urges. Some ways to change your thoughts about using are:

- Find new thoughts to challenge the current ones that lead to use. For example, “My track record has proven that I cannot have one drink and then stop.” The more you challenge the thoughts that allow for use, the more comfortable you will get in utilizing this technique.

- Think about the benefits of recovery. Thinking through the positive consequences of not using will help to weaken the urge to use drugs or alcohol.

- Think about the negative consequences. Reminding yourself about what you can lose and how using will negatively impact your future can be helpful in curbing the impulse to use. Some individuals find it helpful to carry a card that lists both positive and negative consequences to serve as a reminder.

• Do something else:

Finding a healthy activity that one can do immediately interrupts the thought process and distracts the individual from the urge to use. Healthy activities can be enjoyable and provide a sense of accomplishment. These activities should occur in a space safe from triggers.

• Utilize deep breathing exercises: Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. It is a wonderful coping skill to prevent relapse as it is discreet, allowing it to be used in a variety of situations.

• Don’t Try to do it Alone: It is crucial that an individual battling SUD has a support system that they can lean on. Having a supportive sponsor or just a trustworthy person to contact can provide the extra needed support. Also, attending support groups such as AA, NA and Smart Recovery during the holiday season can provide a safe place for an individual to discuss their triggers. When attending a holiday event, having someone there to support your sobriety is monumental. It is important to alleviate the pressure of feeling like you’ll have to get through it alone.

Staying sober during the holidays can be an empowering feat, but it is important to remember that recovery is a journey and that relapses do occur. More importantly, a relapse doesn’t mean that you are a failure or that you should give up on sobriety. If you or a loved one are struggling this holiday season, or fear relapse, reach out to our team at Wellbridge at 631.840.0762 for advanced support; we are here to help you.

Lights On A Christmas Tree

Lights on a Christmas tree may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but people who can’t wait to deck the halls each December may be surprised to learn that this beloved tradition dates all the way back to the late nineteenth century.

Edward Johnson, a friend and colleague of Thomas Edison, introduced holiday light bulbs in 1882. Prior to that, candles were lit on trees and families would briefly gaze at this aweinspiring bit of holiday decor before the candles were quickly extinguished. Johnson is credited with

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being the first to suggest light bulbs, which were invented by his friend Edison, be used to light trees in place of candles. While many were impressed by Johnson’s eight-bulb holiday display, it remained

a novelty until the 1920s, when preassembled lights became more accessible. Since then, Christmas tree lights have taken hold as a must-have piece of holiday decor in households across the globe.

CHRISTOPHER YADRON, PH.D.

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Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct a new bulkhead, dredge, and construct a new residence at an existing vacant lot. The bulkhead is proposed to measure 50 linear feet and be constructed at the location of the mean high waterline, with a 14 linear foot seaward bulkhead return to tie into the neighboring bulkhead. The proposal includes dredging approximately 25 cubic yards of material from the intertidal area and littoral zone. The

dredge spoil is proposed to be placed onsite landward of the proposed bulkhead. Also proposed is the construction of a new residence with deck and driveway, and a boardwalk landward of the proposed bulkhead. The project is proposed at 909 South 5th St, Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, NY. SCTM # 103 – 23 – 2 – 29.

Availability of Application Documents:

Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address

of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.

State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.

SEQR Lead Agency None Designated

State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination

Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required.

Coastal Management This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.

Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 01/12/2023 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.

Contact Person

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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

-Harriet

In March 2021, I left a big real estate company to start my own agency. In the fall, I welcomed two new agents to my business. In 2022, JoAnn Cilla Real Estate added two more talented agents as well as a fantastic new assistant. This year was filled with twists and turns. Inflation skyrocketed and interest rates followed right behind them. The residential housing market slowed down, but it never really came to a dead stop. I knew then that I made the right decision 21 months ago. New home sellers and buyers continued to call our office and send us emails about buying and selling homes; landlords and tenants called us as well.

I am grateful to the people in my world who supported me, referred business to me, and gave me great ideas over the past two years. I want you to know that I gladly pay it forward, whenever I can, in your names.

My team and I want to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and may your most important dreams come true in 2023. If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. You can visit our office on Montauk Highway, email me or call me. I am happy to help.

JoAnn

Thanks again for a happy 2022!

Photo left to right, Kendra Moran, JoAnn Cilla, Meryl Manthey, Darlene Corrigan, Lois Villano, Sharon Smith (missing from photo)

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