May 1, 2024 North Babylon

Deadline To Apply For Physical Disaster Loans Approaching

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in New York affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred Jan. 9-10, to apply for physical damage disaster loans by May 10 deadline.

The declaration covers Suffolk County and the adjacent Nassau County in New York.

Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize future disaster damage. Approved loans may qualify for a loan amount increase of up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain or retaining wall to help protect property and occupants from future damage.

Interest rates can be as low as 4% for businesses, 3.25% for private nonprofit organizations and 2.688% for homeowners and renters with terms up to

Disaster loans up to $500,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, including personal vehicles.

30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and monthly payments are not due, until 12 months from the date of the initial disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/ disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for property damage is May 10, 2024. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 11, 2024.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Budget Hearing before the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District, Suffolk County, New York will be held in the auditorium of the North Babylon High School, located at 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, New York, in said District on Thursday, May 09, 2024, at 7:00 pm, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning Thursday, May 2, 2024, during business hours, at the Office of District Clerk, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, at each schoolhouse in the District, and at the North Babylon Public Library, during its regular business hours.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual budget vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, prevailing time, in the four (4) Election Districts, Belmont Elementary School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, Parliament Place Elementary School and Woods Road Elementary School, as further described herein below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To authorize the Board of Education of the North

Babylon Union Free School District to expend funds already deposited in the North Babylon Union Free School District Capital Reserve Fund which was established on May 17, 2016 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law for the following capital improvement projects: Construction of one (1) security vestibule each at Woods Road Elementary School, Parliament Place Elementary School, William E. Deluca Jr. Elementary School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, Belmont Elementary School and Robert Moses Middle School; Construction of two (2) security vestibules at the North Babylon High School; and to expend from the Reserve Fund, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand ($3,500,000.00) Dollars.

3. To elect TWO (2) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2027.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 20242025, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm beginning Thursday, May 2, 2024, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Central Administration Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, the offices of each schoolhouse in the District, and on the website maintained by the District,

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show:

(a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll;

(b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of

exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of North Babylon School District Administrative Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, not later than Monday, April 22, 2024, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, prevailing time. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. The nominating petition must be directed to the District Clerk and must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the North Babylon Union Free School District and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that voters may register to vote on any school day not less than five (5) days preceding the Election and Budget Vote at the District Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm prevailing time, at which time any person will be entitled to have their name placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the

register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the District Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and by advance appointment on Saturday May 18, 2024 and at the polling places on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the North Babylon Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to North Babylon Union Free School District, Administrative Offices, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, by email to districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on April 25, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, by email to districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. In such a request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 25, 2024. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for a military

ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 21, 2024 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 pm on May 21, 2024 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, prevailing time, at each of the four (4) election districts to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2024, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, those applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 22, 2024. In accordance with Education Laws §2018a and §2018-e, completed absentee and early mail voter applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 22, 2024, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally

to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee ballot or early mail voter application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued and a list of persons to whom early mail ballots are issues will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 16, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place, upon examination of such list, may file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the office of the District Clerk, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, 11703, on or before March 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm, prevailing time, to allow sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election as required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least (60) sixty qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the

name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is Continued On 13

OPEN

May Happenings

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

9:00AM-4:00PM

DAHLIA PLANT SHOW

The Long Island Dahlia Society will be selling dahlia plants at the Gazebo in Bayard Cuttiing Arboritum on May 4th and 5th. Also, look for them at Farmingdale State College on May 7th to 9th. For further details go to LongIslandDahlia.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

6:30PM-9:30PM

OCEANS OF HOPE FUNDRAISER

Held at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead. Individual tickets are $250. For a package (10 tickets) it's $2,250. Included in admission is food, drink, live music, silent auction and raffle. For tickets or more info call 631-369-9840 x104, email kvahlsing@nymarinerescue.org, or visit www.nymarinerescue.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

9:00AM-4:00PM

GUN SHOW

The biggest Gun Show on Long Island will take place on Saturday and Sunday May 5th from 9am to 3pm at the IBEW Local 1049, 100 Corp Drive, Holtsville. Admission is $10. Children 12 and under are free with a parent or guardian. For more information call 516-221-7380.

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT & ANTIQUE FAIR

The Amityville Kiwanis Club is hosting a craft and antique fair at the Pappas Memorial Pavilion at the Amityville Beach. There will be refreshments and raffles. Email AmityvilleKiwanisCraftFair@gmail.com.

7:00PM ANNUAL CHOIR CONCERT

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 x211 or send events to natalieraccuglia@longislandmediagroup.com.

The Our Lady of Grace Choirs in West Babylon will sing their popular spring concert, now in its eighteenth year. Great for all ages. Terence conducts, accompanied by a small world-class orchestra. The evening also celebrates the oldest Padre Pio Prayer Group on Long Island established there in 1970. Free will offering, hospitality provided. For further information, please call the Parish office at 631-587-5185.

4:00PM-8:00PM

BREAST CANCER FUNRAISER

Belfast Gastro Pub will be holding a Breast Cancer Block Party fundraiser benefiting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. There will be live music & DJ, food, drinks, giveaways and raffles. Join them in the fight against breast cancer. For more information email info@babylonbreastcancer.org.

8:00PM ANNIE SHOW PRESENTATION

Temple B'nai Torah in Wantagh will be presenting "Annie", May 4, 5, 11 and 12. For showtimes and ticket information, please email them at tbttix@temple-bnai-torah.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 10

6:30PM RADIO BINGO

The Memorare Knights of Columbus in Seaford is hosting a Radio Bingo. $40 per person (over 21 please). Admission includes bingo, heroes, salads, beer, wine, soda. Bring your own snacks! for more information contact Jennifer at 516-743-2055 or Patricia at 516-798-6237.

7:30PM SPRING CONCERT

The Our Lady of Perpetual Help's

music ministry will host its annual Spring concert, offered in memory of Ryan Barrett. The evening features the parish’s cantors, adult choir, youth choir, schola, instrumentalists, and special guests, the Hoffman Chamber Ensemble. This will be followed by Hospitality and Raffle Baskets in the school auditorium. For more information, please email gtonness@optonline.net

SATURDAY, MAY 11

8:30AM

5K FUN RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER

The sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood are hosting a Sprint into Spring, 5K Fun Run/Walk at 1725 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood. Proceeds to benefit CSJ Learning Connection. $40 to register, age 12 and under, $10. Register online at brentwoodcsj.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 14

7:00PM

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

The Seaford Historical Society will be hosting a Meditation and Mindfulness with Laura MetzdorfRivera, at the Seaford Historical Museum 3890 Waverly Ave, Seaford. A $5 donation if required. For more info email mapfannon@verizon.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

6:00PM-10:00PM

CHEFS FOR A CAUSE

Please support the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition at their annual Chefs for a Cause fundraiser at The Piermont in Babylon Village. 25 local restaurants will provide their signature dishes for thisl tasting event. Wine, beer and raffles. $100 per person. For more information, please call 631-893-4110.

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• Penne alla Vodka

• Stuffed Shells

• Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

Main Course (Choose one)

• Farfalle Primavera

• Baked Ziti

• Fusilli Genovese

• Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon with Sautéed Seasonal Veggies

• Eggplant Parmigiana • Grilled Pork Tenderloin

• Steak Pizzaiola

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• USDA Prime Marinated London Broil

• 12 USDA Prime Sirloin Sliders

• USDA Prime Sirloin Hamburgers with Buns!

• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with Buns!

• USDA GRADE-A White Meat Chicken Skewers

• USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers

• Pino’s Famous Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs

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• Crisp String Bean Salad

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• USDA Black Angus Filet Mignon Steaks

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3 Homemade Sides:

• Macaroni Salad

• Potato Salad

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• Farfalle Pasta Salad

• Crisp String Bean Salad

• Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Burgers or USDA Grade A Chicken Burgers with Buns!

• Choice of: USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers or All Natural Jumbo Shrimp Kebabs

• Caprese Pasta Salad

• Mac & Cheese

• Maple Bourbon Baked Beans

required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each election district for voting shall be as follows:

Election District No. 1 - Marion G. Vedder Elementary School

- consists of the area bounded on the north by the Southern State Parkway, on the east by the easterly boundary line of the “The School District”, and on the south by the southerly boundary line of “The School District”, on the west by the westerly boundary line of property of the State of New York as same winds and turns from the Village line of the Village of Babylon northerly to Southern State Parkway. The voting place for this election district shall be at the Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, New York.

Election District No. 2Parliament Place Elementary School - consists of the area bounded on the north by the northerly line of “The School District”, on the east by the easterly line of “The School District”, on the south by the Southern State Parkway, and on the west by the easterly side of Deer Park Avenue. The voting place for this election district shall be at the Parliament Place Elementary School, Parliament Place, North Babylon, New York.

Election District No. 3 - Woods Road Elementary Schoolconsists of the area bounded on the north by the northerly line of “The School District”, on the east by the westerly side of Deer Park Avenue, on the south by the Southern State Parkway, and on the west by the easterly side of Belmont Avenue. The voting place for this election district shall be at the Woods Road Elementary School, Woods Road, North Babylon, New York

Election District No. 4Belmont Elementary Schoolconsists of the area bounded on the north by the northerly line of “The School District”, on the east by the westerly side of Belmont Avenue and the westerly boundary line of property of the State of New York, as same winds and turns from Belmont Lake State Park

southerly to the southerly line of “The School District” and on the south by the southerly line of “The School District” and on the west by the westerly line of “The School District”. The voting place for this election district will be at the Belmont Elementary School, Barnum Street, North Babylon, New York.

Dated: March 21, 2024 North Babylon, New York

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

ERIN ARISTY DISTRICT CLERK

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN DE BABILONIA DEL NORTE CONDADO DE SUFFOLK (NUEVA YORK)

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Audiencia de Presupuesto Público ante los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, en el auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria North Babylon, ubicada en 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito el jueves 09 de mayo de 2024 a las 7:00 pm, tiempo prevaleciente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

2. Discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para ser votados por las máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024

3. Tratar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifiquen.

Una copia del presupuesto propuesto se pondrá a disposición, previa solicitud, de los residentes del distrito escolar a partir del jueves 2 de mayo de 2024, durante el horario comercial, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, en cada escuela del Distrito y en la Biblioteca Pública de North Babylon, durante su horario comercial habitual.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que

la votación y elección del presupuesto anual se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, en los cuatro (4) Distritos Electorales, Escuela Primaria Belmont, Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder, Escuela Primaria Parliament Place y Escuela Primaria Woods Road, como se describe a continuación, momento en el cual las urnas se abrirán para votar por máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20242025 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Autorizar a la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union a gastar los fondos ya depositados en el Fondo de Reserva de Capital del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union que se estableció el 17 de mayo de 2016 (“Fondo de Reserva”) de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación para los siguientes proyectos de mejoras de capital: Construcción de un (1) vestíbulo de seguridad en cada una de las escuelas primarias Woods Road, Parliament Place Elementary School, William E. Deluca Jr. Escuela Primaria, Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder, Escuela Primaria Belmont y Escuela Secundaria Robert Moses; Construcción de dos (2) vestíbulos de seguridad en la Escuela Secundaria North Babylon; y gastar del Fondo de Reserva, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales al mismo, un monto que no excederá el costo total estimado de Tres Millones Quinientos Mil ($3,500,000.00) de Dólares.

3. Elegir a DOS (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por períodos de tres (3) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2024 y hasta el 30 de junio de 2027.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 20242025, excluyendo los fondos públicos, entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm a partir del jueves 2 de mayo de 2024, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos, en la Oficina de Administración Central, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, las oficinas de cada escuela en el Distrito, y en el sitio web mantenido por el Distrito,

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, la Sección 495 se agregó a la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, y requiere que el Distrito Escolar

adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor total de tasación en el padrón de liquidación final utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exenta de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, expresado ya sea como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor catastral total en la lista; b) el importe acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención en concepto de pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y c) el efecto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante el Secretario de la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito Escolar de North Babylon, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, a más tardar el lunes 22 de abril de 2024, entre las 8:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora prevaleciente. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran oficinas separadas y específicas; Los candidatos se presentan en libertad. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual el candidato es nominado. La petición de nominación debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito y debe estar firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2023); debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta

elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes pueden registrarse para votar en cualquier día escolar no menos de cinco (5) días antes de la Elección y Votación del Presupuesto en la Oficina del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm hora prevaleciente, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dichos registros, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en lo sucesivo en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro así preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en la Oficina del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 8:00 am y las 3:00 pm. hora prevaleciente, en días laborables y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y con cita previa el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024 y en los lugares de votación el día de la votación.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo a North Babylon Union Free School District, Administrative Offices, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net o fax enviado al 631-321-3295. La solicitud de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 pm del 25 de abril de 2024.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union pueden solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito en persona, por correo postal a 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net o fax enviado al 631-3213295. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir

la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud original de boleta militar por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., el 25 de abril de 2024. Las solicitudes de boletas militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de una boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, la boleta militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703. Las boletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 21 de mayo de 2024 mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibida a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 21 de mayo de 2024 y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo de la misma, con una fecha que se determina que no es posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE, que de conformidad con §2014 de la ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 am y las 9:00 pm, hora prevaleciente, en cada uno de los cuatro (4) distritos electorales para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2024, y cualquier reunión especial de distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se encuentra dicho Registro o cualquier reunión especial de distrito que se celebre después del martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

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Beautification Ambassador Officially

Denise Heegan of North Babylon was recently inducted as a Beautification Ambassador by the town board. The Town of Babylon Beautification Program aims to preserve the town’s cleanliness and beauty. Denise’s appointment as an ambassador for North Babylon is a significant step towards achieving this goal.

Denise, a dedicated resident of North Babylon, has actively participated in various community organizations, including the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company, The Lions Club Of North Babylon, and the Babylon Div 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians. Her

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community-oriented approach makes her a valuable addition to the town board’s efforts to maintain Babylon’s aesthetic appeal.

The TOB Beautification Program stresses the importance of volunteerism and stewardship, recognizing the crucial role played by residents, local businesses, and community organizations in fulfilling its objectives.

Councilman Terence McSweeney, Chairman of the beautification program, expressed pride in inducting Mrs. Heegan, highlighting her longstanding commitment to the community and her exemplary leadership

qualities, adding he has known Denise for over 40 years. “I am always impressed with the Heegan family and how Denise and (her husband) John instilled such positive community work ethics in their children.” McSweeney added “The world needs more Denise Heegan’s” Supervisor Rich Schaffer conducted the official pinning ceremony for Denise, emphasizing the significance of her induction as a Beautification Ambassador. He commended her contributions to the community and extended his congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

BEAUTIFICATION AMBASSADOR OFFICIALLY INDUCTED - Denise Heegan of North Babylon was recently inducted as a Beautification Ambassador by the town board. The Town of Babylon Beautification Program aims to preserve the town’s cleanliness and beauty. Denise’s appointment as an ambassador for North Babylon is a significant step towards achieving this goal.

Hospital Association Offers $2,000 Scholarship

The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC) announces a $2,000 scholarship for college juniors/seniors or post graduate students who are studying Journalism, Marketing/ Communications, or Healthcare Administration.

Filing deadline is June 14, 2024.

For more information and an application go to the NSHC scholarship page or call 631-334-8321.

(The scholarship is not for clinical-based study.) The Ann Marie Brown Memorial Scholarship honors the late Ann Marie Brown, who served as vice president for government and public relations for the Hospital Council from 1983 to 1993. The scholarship is administered by the Hospital Council’s Communications Committee.

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solicitudes de boletas de voto ausente y por correo anticipado se podrán obtener durante el horario comercial de la escuela del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 22 de abril de 2024. De acuerdo con las Leyes de Educación §2018-a y §2018-e, las solicitudes completadas de votantes ausentes y por correo anticipado no pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del 22 de abril de 2024, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante. o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la boleta de voto ausente o en la solicitud de votante por correo anticipado. Las boletas de voto ausente y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten boletas de voto en ausencia y una lista de las personas a las que se emiten boletas anticipadas por correo estarán disponibles para su inspección para los votantes

calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes antes del día establecido para la elección anual y el 21 de mayo. 2024, el día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado que se presente en el lugar de votación, al examinar dicha lista, puede presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con §2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o de otra manera para ser presentada para votación en dicha elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario de la Junta de Educación en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North

Babylon, Nueva York, 11703, el 22 de marzo de 2024 a las 4:00 p.m. o antes, hora prevaleciente, para permitir el tiempo suficiente para permitir que la notificación de la proposición se incluya con el Aviso de la Audiencia Pública, la Votación del Presupuesto y la Elección según lo exige la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación; debe estar mecanografiado o impreso en inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos (60) sesenta votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar de forma legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes cualquier proposición cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal o cualquier proposición que no incluya una asignación específica cuando el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la proposición, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta.

DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que se han establecido Distritos Electorales en el Distrito Escolar. Los límites de los Distritos Electorales, según lo adoptado por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para votar serán los siguientes:

El Distrito Electoral No. 1Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder - consiste en el área delimitada al norte por la Southern State Parkway, al este por la línea fronteriza oriental del “Distrito Escolar”, y al sur por la línea fronteriza sur de “El Distrito Escolar”, al oeste por la línea fronteriza occidental de la propiedad del Estado de Nueva York como los mismos vientos y giros de la línea Village de la Pueblo de Babilonia al norte de Southern State Parkway. El lugar de votación para este distrito electoral será en la Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder, Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, Nueva York.

El Distrito Electoral No. 2Escuela Primaria Parliament Place - consiste en el área delimitada al norte por la línea norte de “El Distrito Escolar”, al este por la línea este de “El Distrito Escolar”, al sur por la Southern State Parkway, y al oeste por el lado este de la Avenida Deer Park. El lugar de votación para este

distrito electoral será en la Escuela Primaria Parliament Place, Parliament Place, North Babylon, Nueva York.

El Distrito Electoral No. 3 - Escuela Primaria Woods Road - consiste en el área delimitada al norte por la línea norte de “El Distrito Escolar”, al este por el lado oeste de la Avenida Deer Park, al sur por la Southern State Parkway, y al oeste por el lado este de la Avenida Belmont. El lugar de votación para este distrito electoral será en la Escuela Primaria Woods Road, Woods Road, North Babylon, Nueva York

El Distrito Electoral No. 4Escuela Primaria Belmontconsiste en el área delimitada al norte por la línea norte de “El Distrito Escolar”, al este por el lado oeste de la Avenida Belmont y la línea fronteriza occidental de la propiedad del Estado de Nueva York, como los mismos vientos y giros desde el Parque Estatal Belmont Lake hacia el sur hasta la línea sur de “El Distrito Escolar” y al sur por la línea sur de “El Distrito Escolar” Distrito Escolar” y al oeste por la línea oeste de “El Distrito Escolar”. El lugar de votación para este distrito electoral será en la Escuela Primaria Belmont, Barnum Street, North

Babylon, Nueva York.

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Together with a coalition of Nassau and Suffolk County Town Supervisors, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino is calling on state leaders to include funding for a Regional Shellfish Hatchery in the state budget. The initiative seeks to preserve Long Island’s maritime heritage and bolster shellfish stocks throughout New

York, which will in turn improve local water quality and provide regional economic benefits.

“The Town of Oyster Bay is a leader in sustainability, as our existing shellfish hatchery has been instrumental in enhancing the local shellfish population and filtering pollutants from our coastal waters,”

Supervisor Saladino said. “Through collaboration with neighboring towns and state support for the Regional Shellfish Hatchery, we can extend these benefits across Long Island and beyond, ensuring a cleaner, healthier marine ecosystem for all.”

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Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Riverhead Town Supervisor Timothy C. Hubbard, Brookhaven

Town Supervisor Daniel J. Panico, Smithtown

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Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Southampton

Town Supervisor Maria Z. Moore, Huntington

Town Supervisor Edmund J. Smith, Southhold

Town Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr., Islip

Town Supervisor Angie M. Carpenter, and North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer S. DeSena.