July 17, 2024 Lindenhurst South by Long Island Media Group

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KIWANIS CLUB OF LINDENHURST DONATES $5,000 TO PAWS OF WAR

The Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst donated $5,000 to Paws of War. This organization honors and supports veterans, active military members, and first responders with services through the rescue and training of service dogs. The organization helps bring dogs and cats from war zones overseas and assists with their adoption back home. The club's #HometownHeroes program chooses three organizations each year to support donations raised by its banner program in the Town of Babylon. Pictured are Hometown Heroes chairperson Ralph Somma; Ray Meyer, volunteer; Mike Kilano, veteran advocate; Jo-Ann Boettcher, club president; committee members Alice Cromarty, Tom Kropp, and Garry Biggs.

JULY HAPPENINGS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

4:00PM-9:00PM

WOW: WEDNESDAYS ON WELLWOOD

The Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lindenhurst presents WOW: Wednesdays on Wellwood! A fun, free block party for the whole family. Enjoy live music, local vendors and outdoor dining. Rain date: July 24. There will be a second event on August 14 from 4:00PM-9:00PM, with a rain date of August 21.Visit www. lindenhurstchamber.org for more information.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

11:00AM and 1:00PM

SHED THE MEDS & NARCAN TRAINING EVENT

Narcan Training starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. inside the Fire Department. Shed The Meds runs 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Suffolk County Legislators Kevin McCaffrey and Steve Flotteron, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney and the West Babylon Fire Department are sponsoring the drive thru Shed The Meds and free Narcan Training event at the West Babylon Fire Department at 126 Arnold Avenue in West Babylon. Registration is required. Call Assemblyman Durso’s ofﬁce at 516-541-4598 to reserve your seat.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

thru SUNDAY, JULY 21

Check Website For Times GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Shorefront Park, Patchogue

Come enjoy this music, art and cultural event, featuring over 55 performers

MAKE A SUBMISSION! 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.

on 4 stages, the Great South Bay’s Artisan Market, a diverse food court, multiple beer and wine gardens and so much more. Children ages 10 and under can attend the event for free. For more information, visit greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 20

at Brookside Park, W. Sayville 2:00PM

Saturday, July 27 at South Shore Mall, Bay Shore 6:00PM

FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present "A Comedy of Errors" by William Shakespeare. This limited engagement will be performed FREE. For more information, please call 631-888-3525, or visit isliparts.org/

SATURDAY, JULY 20

10:00AM–3:00PM

THRIFT SHOP / YARD SALE

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 305 Carll’s Path, in Deer Park is hosting a Thrift Shop / Yard Sale. (If inclement weather, this event will be cancelled) Thrift Shop Special Event Of “Pack A Bag” ($5.00). New and gently used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing and shoes as well as home goods. Something for everyone! For more information, please call 631-242-7530 .

SUNDAY, JULY 21

10:00AM - 3:00PM

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Hwy, West Bay Shore. Spend the day at Sagtikos Manor for a Classic Car Show. View over a hundred antique

cars and listen to music on the great lawn. Food available for purchase. Take a manor house tour while you are there (extra admission). Car Show admission $5 pp, children under 5 free. Show cars welcome. $15 registration fee. For more info.: info@sagtikosmanor.org or call dsubbiondo@aol.com. www. sagtikosmanor.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

10:00AM-2:00PM

FREE CHILD ID CARD PROGRAM

Nassau County Residents Only New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Ofﬁce, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please contact Assemblyman Durso’s district ofﬁce at 516-541-4598.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

3:30 PM

AFTERNOON AT THE RACES

Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Avenue in Deer Park is hosting an Afternoon At The Races. Adults $15, Ages 4 to 12 $10, Ages 3 and under are Free. Buffet Style Dinner, Beverage, Dessert and Coffee. Cash Bar. Rafﬂes. For more information, please call Marian at 631- 332-9775 or Anita at 631-422-6914 to reserve your spot!

EXOTIC WAREHOUSE

Seniors, Enjoy Your Days At The Rainbow Senior Center!!

By Dolores Barone Barone

is a local senior who has been visiting the senior center for many years.

Wow, talk about a great place to play Bingo, and a lot of other fun things! The Village of Lindenhurst Rainbow Senior Center Director Dawn Shipsey and the rest of their staff do whatever it takes to make our days great… they are always looking for things to keep us seniors happy and healthy. We have luncheons with live musical entertainment, make lots of great crafts, go to wonderful places on trips and truly enjoy each others company. If you love Bingo like I do, it’s held at the senior center on Tuesdays, and they recently started to offer it on Fridays too! If you come on Fridays, the staff makes healthy yogurt parfaits for us with strawberries, blueberries and granola. I think this is

so thoughtful! Visitors can also enjoy great coffee and tea all day, any day.

Horse Racing is another fun event and we always accompany the games with a filling lunch, sometimes Chinese food, sandwiches or pizza. The staff never complains and have become great friends of mine. They just can’t do enough for us!

I have been going to this senior center since 1974, when I first started taking my mother in law…and yes, she loved it there too. I took the time to write this

in hopes that any seniors that haven’t been to The Rainbow Senior Center yet will read this and know that they’re welcome there with open arms….it’s worth getting out of the house and heading over there. This is really a great place to have right in our neighborhood. As we get older and just want to enjoy every day we have, I recommend you stop by.

Village of Lindenhurst

631.957.7526

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., July 24, 2024 to hear the following:

1. Application of Larry Mills, 9 Dover Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the minimum side yard from the required 10’ to (0.54’); to reuce the accessory structure’s minimum rear yard from the required 5’ to (1.7’) in connection with maintaining a shed, pergola and rear deck. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-7-1-126

2. Application of Michael Cardinale, 690 North Jefferson Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to 20.23%) in connection with maintaining a 289.24 sq. ft. 2nd floor deck with stairs. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-32-88

3. Application of Darrin Robinson, 356 South Broadway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (36.3%); to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum side yard from the required 5’ to (3.8’) in connection with an expansion of the existing garage. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential A. SCTM#:103-14-1-94

4. Application of Benny Crispino, 131 41st Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the minimum side yard from the required 10’ to (7.9’) in connection with maintaining a rear deck and bilco doors.

Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-2-1-51

5. Application of Robert Veltre, 16 Mound Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission for a finished floor height that is below the minimum required elevation of 7.0’ for AE5 flood zone to (5.8’) in connection with maintaining a rear yard screened patio to living space.

Property located at the above address and zoned Residential C. SCTM#:103-24-2-72

6. Application of Joulia

Stoliarova, 418 35th Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase height (1.56’ higher) from previously granted 29.56 10-01-03-078-19 dated July 24, 2019 Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-13-78

7. Application of Michael Lavorata, 341 Daniel Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (21.97%) in connection with the demolition of the existing 10’ x 8’ shed and construction of a new 12’ x 16’ shed and maintaining a front bow window. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-8-2-17

8. Application of Nicholas Vezzi, Jr., 240 South 3rd Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum front yard from the required 45’ to (36.67’); to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum side yard from the required 5’ to (2.28’) in connection with maintaining demo of an 8’ x 10’ shed and replace it with an 8’ x 10’ shed. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103- 14-2-2

9. Application of Michael P. Fraccalvieri – Ben Oil Co., 620 Marseille Path, Sayville, NY, 11782 for permission for Outdoor storage of vehicles and boats is not a permitted use on Industial Zoned Property in connection with maintaining an outdoor storage trailer. Property located at 247 Cortland Street, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Industial. SCTM#:103-9-1-13

10. Application of Mark Barakzai - Equity One Holdings, LLC. - 315 Walt Whitman Road, # 303, Huntington Station, NY, 11746 for permission for use as a restaurant requires approval from Zoning Board of Appeals and for permission for Cabaret License. Property located at 121 North Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Business. SCTM#:10310-1-71

11. Application of Mark Barakzai - Equity One Holdings, LLC - 315 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY, 11746 for permission for expansion of dance studio which is not a permitted use in connection with interior alterations (knock down walls, install dance floor and mirrors) to create a dance studio. Property located at 34 west Hoffman Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Business. SCTM#:10310-1-71

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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 - 714 - 7/10 & 7/17/24

15. Ihor Kalytyn & Ivanna Bilas, 244 South 10th Street

dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-007002-155

Topsidakis, 211 Dallas Street

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, July 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM to consider the following:

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO RENEW THEIR TWO FAMILY PERMIT:

1. Deborah White, 105 North 8th Street

2. Diana McGibbon, 404 South 4th Street

3. Frank Carpino, 144 South Hamilton Avenue

4. Lane Ellis, 304 North 6th Street

5. Jeffrey Natale, 325 South 5th Street

6. Richard Lahn, 185 North Indiana Avenue

7. Mike Moreira, 625 North Delaware Avenue

8. Thomas Aydin, 304 West Gates Avenue

9. June Lahn, 189 32nd Street

10. Genese Charleston, 377 37th Street

11. Wieslaw Lutrykowski, 314 North Clinton Avenue

12. Marianne McCabe, 416 South 16th Street

13. Irene Rogers, 34 Fremont Street

14. Miguel Montoya, 7 Oxford

16. Tara Strani & Richard Cohen, 4 Hoyt Place

17. Raymond Rodrigues, 248 34th Street

18. Application of Salvatore Miranda, 598 Centre Avenue, 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 Residence SCTM#: 103-004-002-055.1

19. Application of Nabil Aknouk, 423 South Delaware Avenue, 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 Residence SCTM#: 103-019004-016

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO APPLY FOR THE TWO FAMILY PERMIT:

20. Application of Paul Ahluwalia, 308 North Ontario 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#: 103-008003-057

21. 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

22. Application of Jerome Lucivero, 441 North Hamilton Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family

23. Application of Megan Gallagher & Mathew Hall, 103 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#: 103-012-003-094

THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE JUNE 24, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING AS NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:

1. Emran & Pitamdai Ali, 194 North 7th Street

2. Pamela Grant-Navarro, 544 Grand Avenue

3. Giuseppa Cannata, 473 South 15th Street

4. Debra Hooton, 812 South Broadway

5. Michele Miller, 231 South 12th Street

6. Carolina & Constantine

7. Application of Ruben Rodriguez, 220 North 7th 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#: 103-006004-041.1

8. Application of Ralph Ferro, 187 North Fulton 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#: 103-011-003-037

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.

HOWIE BOYNTON, ACTING CHAIRMAN

LV N & S - 715 - 7/17 & 7/24/24

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers homeowners the Energy Efﬁcient Home Improvement Credit, a fantastic opportunity to save money while making your home more eco-friendly. You can claim a tax credit of up to $3,200 for qualifying energy-efﬁcient improvements installed on or after January 1, 2023.

So, what does this mean for you? In simple terms, for every dollar you spend on qualified energy-efficient improvements, you can reduce your tax liability, up to the specified limit. However, keep in mind that these upgrades must be new products and materials that meet specific energy-efficiency standards to qualify.

Exterior doors that meet applicable standards can qualify for the energy tax credit. You can claim 30% of the project cost, up to $250 per door, with a total limit of $500.

Upgrade to energy-efﬁcient windows to not only reduce your energy bills but also claim tax credits. Homeowners can receive 30% of project costs, up to $600, in tax credits.

The energy tax credit allows homeowners to recover 30% of the costs, up to $1,200, for improving home insulation. This credit can come from attic insulation, wall insulation, or exterior insulation that is placed behind the siding of your home.

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Summer 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 Summer 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 summer, Senior

Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park: Fridays, July 19 & September 20, 9

– 11 am

• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road,

Amityville: Tuesdays, August 13 & Wednesday, September 11, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednes-days, August 7 & September 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am

Summer Senior Advocate Schedules

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, August 14 & September 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, July 23, August 27 & September 24, 12 – 3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, July 25 & Thursday September 26, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior

Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesdays, August 7 & September 4, 8:30 am – 1 pm

In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:

• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, July 17, August 21 & September 18, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursday, September 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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July Is National Blueberry Month

What is so special about them? Well, to begin with, these berries are grown throughout a good percentage of the United States. Over 90% of all of the blueberries in the world are produced in our country, in thirty-five states. And the nutritional value of blueberries cannot be beat by any other fruit or vegetable. Blueberries are full of antioxidants, which have been scientifically proven to help reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease. They are also excellent sources of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, folic acid, and fiber. Plus, they are low in calories-one cup of berries is only about 80 calories. And were you aware that blueberries are virtually fat-free, cholesterolfree, and sodium-free?

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named To President’s List

The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 727 students to the President’s List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2024 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.

To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

The students included:

• Michael Anderson of Lindenhurst, NY, whose major is Middle/ Secondary Mathematics Education

• Kaitlyn Cavallo of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Rosalind Hoffman of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Catherine Keach of Bay Shore, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Maggie King of East Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Shannon Frank of Seaford, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Matthew Lannigan of East Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Dylan Maebert of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Ryan Mahlmeister of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Business Administration

• Gabriella Maresco of Massapequa, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Simone McPartling of West Babylon, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Luke Miller of Farmingdale, NY, whose major is Music Business

• Justin Mossey of Amity Harbor, NY, whose major is Computer Science

• Sophia Randazzo of West Islip, NY, whose major is Music Education

• Kennedy Royal of West Babylon, NY, whose major is

Music Business

• Samantha Wider of Seaford, NY, whose major is Psychology

About SUNY Potsdam: Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America’s first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www. potsdam.edu.

Lindenhurst High School Class Of 2024 Takes The Next Step

Members of the Lindenhurst High School class of 2024 took their final steps as high school students during their commencement on June 26. School leaders and peers provided words of wisdom, and the classmates said their final goodbyes before embarking on the next steps in their respective lives.

Valedictorian Veronica Rusnak thanked all of the teachers, parents, guardians, and fellow classmates who helped the group get to this point. She also advised her peers to not forget themselves and where they came from as they move forward. “As you move on from high school to bigger and greater things, don’t forget everyone sitting right now, and try to keep in touch with the important people in your life,” she said. “Make sure to focus on your studies, whatever you have planned, but make sure you don’t lose sight of your connections with

other people.”

Salutatorian Broc Brown congratulated his fellow classmates for all of the adversity they had to overcome throughout their high school careers. They began as freshmen during hybrid learning, and continued to face and overcome their own challenges. “Despite all of the obstacles in our way from freshman to senior year, no one in this crowd lost hope,” he said. “We worked to find the intelligence, strength and determination inside of us all to reach this stage.”

Interim Superintendent Vincent Caravana noted the limitless potential of Lindenhurst High School’s graduates over the years, many of whom have gone on to become major figures in a wide variety of fields. Most importantly, however, he encouraged the graduates to find and pursue what they love, as that will ultimately lead