April 17, 2024 West Babylon South

TOWN OF BABYLON BOOSTS BOATING SAFETY

On Friday, April 5, 2024 the Town of Babylon hosted a press conference to urge state legislators to support New York State Senator Monica Martinez’s boating while intoxicated (BWI) bill and to discuss the boating safety measures Brianna’s Law will implement. Pictured: The Town of Babylon partners with New York State Senator Monica Martinez and boating safety advocate Gina Lieneck.

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Town Of Babylon Boosts Boating Safety

On Friday, April 5, 2024 the Town of Babylon hosted a press conference to urge state legislators to support New York State Senator Monica Martinez’s boating while intoxicated (BWI) bill and to discuss the boating safety measures Brianna’s Law will implement. The Town is committed to combating and preventing BWIs—the leading cause of injuries and tragic incidents on our waterways—through education, enforcement of boating regulations, and the endorsement of powerful legislation such as Brianna’s Law and Senator Martinez’s bill.

The Town of Babylon and Senator Martinez explained the urgency and impact

TOWN OF BABYLON BOOSTS BOATING SAFETY - On Friday, April 5, 2024 the Town of Babylon hosted a press conference to urge state legislators to support New York State Senator Monica Martinez’s boating while intoxicated (BWI) bill and to discuss the boating safety measures Brianna’s Law will implement. Pictured: The Town of Babylon partners with New York State Senator Monica Martinez and boating safety advocate Gina Lieneck.

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of her proposed bill, New York Senate Bill S5424. The bill will revoke the driver’s license of anyone convicted of a BWI, a meaningful step in maintaining the safety of our waterways. Boating safety advocate Gina Lieneck

also discussed Brianna’s Law. Taking effect in 2025, Brianna’s Law will require every boat operator to complete a state-approved boating safety course. The law, passed in 2019, is named after Lieneck’s daughter,

Brianna Lieneck, who was tragically killed in a boating crash in the Great South Bay in 2005. The Town has frequently collaborated with Lieneck on boating safety initiatives, including Operation Dry Water.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BRIANNA’S LAW - Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer and boating safety advocate Gina Lieneck explain the importance of Brianna’s Law.

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Swinging With The Rat Pack At Bayway Arts Center

Swing with the Rat Pack and experience a musical extravaganza that brings to life the magic of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Enjoy the captivating performance produced by Gene DiNapoli Presents at the Bayway Arts Center in East Islip, NY on April 28, 2024, at 3 pm. Book your tickets now at baywayartscenter.com or call 631-581-2700.

Be transported to the front row of the Copa and enjoy the timeless classics like “Luck Be a Lady,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Candy Man,” and “That’s Amore.” Witness the spontaneous and interactive adlibs that replicate the iconic original group’s performances. Don’t

miss this chance to witness the irresistible charm and chemistry of the one and only “Rat Pack” - Frank, Dino, and Sammy. Jesse Posa as Frank Sinatra, Joe Perce as Dean Martin, and Lloyd Diamond as Sammy Davis Jr. will leave you spellbound with their performances.

Jesse Posa is one of the best Frank Sinatra impersonators in the country, performing at Radio City Music Hall, in the Off-Broadway production of “Sinatra & Friends” and at BB King’s in Times Square NYC in “Party with the Rat Pack”.

Joe Perce as Dean Martin, The King of Cool, in pure Dino fashion and wit, swaggers around the stage with a martini glass

glued to his hand. Perce is a talented performer with hundreds of TV, Broadway, and movie credits and 25 years of improvisational comedy. He has been portraying Martin for over 20 years.

Lloyd Diamond revives Sammy Davis Jr. and his “Mr. Bojangles” dance moves. Diamond is a celebrity impersonator and comedian who has appeared on the “Comedy TKO” segment on “Showtime at the Apollo” and Comedy Central’s “Chappelle’s Show” and America’s Got Talent. Diamond’s “Mr. Bojangles” dance moves will leave you mesmerized.

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Two Tooker Fifth Graders Take Home Top Prizes In Art Contest

FIFTH GRADERS TAKE HOME TOP PRIZES IN ART CONTEST - Two studentartists from Tooker Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District were recently honored for their work in the Town of Babylon’s annual art contest. Fifth grader Lauren Rao (left) won first place and fifth grader Tatum Hertel took home second place. Their artwork will be displayed in the Town of Babylon Recreation Guide for the summer of 2024, and they were recently honored at an artist’s reception. Photo courtesy of West Babylon School District

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30 Is National Therapy Animal Day: Consider Volunteering With Your Pet

It’s no secret animals can have a positive impact on a person’s mental and physical health. That’s why every year thousands of facilities such as libraries, schools, hospitals, assisted living, and more ask Pet Partners volunteers to bring therapy animals to visit and provide comfort to their students, residents, patients, and customers. This April 30 is a special day to recognize the beneficial role therapy dogs and other therapy animals, in partnership with their human companions, play in creating happier, healthier communities.

Unfortunately, there’s a shortage of therapy animal teams in the United States. Pet Partners is the nation’s leading registry of therapy animals, and their volunteer teams can’t fulfill all the requests they receive for therapy animal visits. The need for therapy animals has never been greater to provide comfort and support, especially after the impacts of the pandemic, economic uncertainty, and social discord in recent years.

The good news is that a wide variety of species can be therapy animals, not

just dogs. Cats, equines, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mini pigs, birds, and even llamas and alpacas are eligible for registration through the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program, which makes more than three million visits a year.

“An animal’s temperament is what determines whether they might make a good registered therapy animal with Pet Partners, not any specific species or breed,” said Pet Partners President and CEO C. Annie Peters. “Many of our therapy animals are rescue pets, and they assist everyone from veterans with PTSD, seniors living with Alzheimer’s, students with literacy challenges, patients in recovery, and people with intellectual disabilities. We couldn’t be more grateful for all that our volunteer therapy teams do for people in need around the world.”

Therapy animals have a special aptitude for interacting with members of the public and enjoy doing so. Therapy animal handlers have a strong trust-based bond with their pet and facilitate interactions that benefit

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all involved. The handleranimal pair takes part in an extensive evaluation process to make sure they will be successful with people in a variety of circumstances.

We have experts available to talk about the value therapy animals bring to communities, what behaviors a pet should exhibit, how the process works and more. We also have therapy animal handlers all across the United States who would love to talk about the joys of volunteering with their pets.

Pet Partners is also specifically seeking more cats and handlers to become registered volunteer teams. In partnership with Cat Person, a cat care brand, a research study on the Cat Human Bond found that cats can provide a special form of comfort that dogs cannot. Special incentives are also being offered for new cat teams.

Learn more about National Therapy Animal Day at petparters.org/ntad.

If you are interested in an interview, please contact Mary Tan at the above contact information.

GIRLS TRACK EXCELS AT NATIONALS - From March 8-10, the West Babylon girls varsity track team competed at the nationals in Boston and New York City. Niomi Allison, Ja’Nasia Johnson, Alejandra Garcia, Camila Garcia and Sophia DiCiero all represented West Babylon at the New Balance Indoor Nationals in Boston and at the Nike Nationals in New York City. Camila Garcia was named an All-American at the New Balance Nationals in the 1-mile race walk. She is a five-year member of the West Babylon varsity team, and three-year captain. She took on race walk as a freshman and immediately excelled. She has consistently been ranked high in Suffolk County in this event. Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District

Babylon Village Chamber Of Commerce And The Village Of Babylon’s Easter Bunny Parade And Easter Egg Hunt

Dispite the blustery cool morning many attended and anxiously awaited as the festivities commenced at 10:00 a.m. when “Patty Cottontail” was accompanied by Mayor Mary Adams as they commenced the Easter Bunny Parade around Argyle Lake as some donned Easter Bonnets.

Patty Cottontail stopped to high-five a young bunny eared bystander.

All participated in the festivities, family and friends.

Girlfriends gathering to meet Patty Cottontail, the cool thing to do!

Afterward, Patty Cottontail took photos with the picturesque background of Argyle Lake with all that joined the parade. By this time, Patty Cottontail was hungry and needed a nap.

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the Village of Babylon’s Easter Bunny Parade around Argyle Park, Bunny Photos, and an Easter Egg Hunt that took place in the Downtown Babylon Village Business District.

On The Record To Save Local Reporting

Senator Martinez Joins Effort To Provide Tax Assistance To Preserve Community Journalism And Jobs

Journalists who have been looking for something good to report on may soon be able to turn the lens on themselves as the New York State Senate advances tax credits to local news outlets for the employment of community-oriented news journalists in its One-House budget proposal.

If included in the 2024 New York State budget, the Local Journalism Sustainability Act, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and co-sponsored by Senator Monica R. Martinez, would provide news organizations with a 50% refundable tax credit against the first $50,000 of each newsroom employee’s salary, up to $200,000 per outlet. This benefit would be limited to print and online newspapers and broadcasters with 100 employees or fewer that cover local community news.

“Local journalists tell the stories of America’s

communities,” said Senator Martinez. “They highlight the achievements of our neighbors, the successes of our school teams, and the efforts of our public officials. Unfortunately, with the contraction of local media over the past decade, these stories are being lost, and in their absence, misunderstanding and mistrust have taken hold. These narratives unite us, and without them, we will continue to drift further apart.”

According to a study issued by the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University, an average of 2.5 local newspapers per week ceased operations in 2023. This has resulted in over half of all U.S. counties now having limited access to reliable local news, and more than 200 counties are considered “news deserts.” In New York State, that decline has been even more pronounced, with 190 weekly newspapers closing down since 2004 in this, the media capital of the world.

on March 20, 2024 in Albany.

Pew Research Center findings also support this trend, with its reporting stating that the share of U.S. adults following the news closely has been in decline, resulting in shrinking audiences for several older types of news media, such as local TV stations, most newspapers, and public radio.

The 2024 New York State budget plan, which may include the Senate’s recommended inclusion of this credit, is due by April 1st.

Cub Scout Troop 99 Recognized

CUB SCOUT TROOP 99 RECOGNIZED - The town board recently recognized Troop 99 as they prepared for their upcoming scouting adventure. The individuals are now poised to develop more advanced life skills on their journey toward achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. As cub scouts mature, they seek greater challenges and responsibilities, where scouting plays a crucial role. Scouts will now concentrate on mastering intricate skills, spending more time exploring the world around them, and leadership roles within their troop. Congratulations to all who have successfully transitioned and are committed to progressing towards becoming Eagle Scouts. Notable attendees included Councilman Terence McSweeney, Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, Guy Calla from Legislator McCaffery’s office, and the Town of Babylon Deputy Supervisor & Councilman Antonio Martinez.

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LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG

Thursdays, April 25 – May 30, 1-2:30 pm

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Join us to learn how to play Mahjong. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 6-week session: $12.

LET’S TALK ABOUT BOOKS

Thursday, April 25, 1:30-3:30 pm

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Join the West Babylon Literary Club to meet and discuss a novel. This month’s book is Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper. Copies of the novel are available at the Circulation Desk upon registration or for download via Libby.

PAINT NIGHT: TEACUPS

Thursday, April 25, 6:45-8:30 pm

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Join Kathy Reccardi and paint this beautiful painting. Non-refundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

INTRODUCTION TO ACUPUNCTURE

Monday, April 29, 7-8:30 pm

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Learn the art of acupuncture and all of its healing qualities.

YOGA

Wednesdays: May 1-29 6-7 pm

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Join us for this monthly yoga series. Non-refundable/ transferable fee for the 5-week May sessions: $10.

ZUMBA

Fridays: May 3-31 10:15-11:15 am

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CARIBBEAN BBQ

Monday, May 6, 6:30-8:30 pm

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Join Pit Master Brian and learn to make some authentic Caribbean BBQ favorites.

ENGLISH: BEGINNERS

Tuesdays: May 7 & 14, 6:15-7:15 pm

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Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.

POLLINATOR PATHWAYS

Tuesday, May 7, 7-8:30 pm

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Monarch Butterflies are in trouble…and they are not the only ones. Learn how you can help these beautiful animals and other good insects by creating a beneficial-friendly garden this year. A Zoom link will be provided by the Library.

ON THE RECORD TO SAVE LOCAL REPORTING - New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez discusses the importance of saving local journalism during the “Local Journalism Sustainability Act” press conference held

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING MAY 21, 2024

WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voting on the school district budget for the year 2024/2025 and election of Members of the Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law by Ballot on Voting Machines or by Paper Ballot, if voting machines are not available or as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation. All times set forth herein are prevailing time.

Form of propositions will be as follows:

Shall the following Proposition be adopted?

PROPOSITION NO. 1

Shall the school District budget proposed by the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District for the Fiscal year 2024-2025 requiring the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District be adopted.

AND to elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years, with the three candidates receiving the highest plurality to be elected.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Budget Hearing of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law including:

1) to present to the voters and discuss the proposed budget and the amount of money which will be required for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

2) such further business as is authorized by the Education Law and acts amendatory thereto.

Said meeting will be held at the Board Room, Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 at 6:00 P.M. The Annual Budget Hearing will adjourn immediately upon the conclusion of the business before the Board. The meeting

is open to the public. You will also be able to view and listen to the meeting by joining the virtual meeting using the information which will be available on the West Babylon School District Website at www.wbschools.org.

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 any website maintained by the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024/2025 will be prepared and will be available at each school building and at the West Babylon School District Office, school district Library and on the website (www.wbschools. org) no later than fourteen (14) days before the vote.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District at her office, at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, no later than on or before 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on or before April 22, 2024. Forms of Petition may be obtained from the District Clerk.

Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the length of term of the office and the names of the last incumbents, as set forth above. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least twenty seven (27)

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.

The Petition shall describe at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election and budget vote must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 on or before April 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, must be typed or printed in the English and Spanish language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least sixty eight (68) qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 annual election) ; and must legibly state the name of legal residence of each signer.

The School Board will not entertain any petition to place a proposition before the voters 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 required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, if a voter is registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the West Babylon Union Free School District 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. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered previously hereunder for an Annual or Special Meeting or

Election, and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register is also eligible to vote at this election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all other 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, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. prevailing time, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/ her 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 is 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 Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 16, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., 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, which appointment must be made with the District Clerk on or before 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, May 12, 2024, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the Board Room of the Administration Wing of the Senior High School and the Santapogue Elementary School to, prepare the Register of the School District to be used at any election or special district meeting 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 May 21, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee or early mail ballots may be obtainable at the Office of the Clerk of the District (Administration Offices, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). An application for an absentee or early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election. The completed application 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 their designated agent. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection by qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of election, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time and shall be available at the polling places on the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, 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. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voter registration applications and ballot applications can be requested from the District Clerk via mail at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 or via electronic mail at Jparada@wbschools.org or by fax transmission at 631-3767019 and such applications must be received in the Office of the Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 25, 2024. In the request for an application for registration or an application for a ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/ her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail as set forth above.

Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of polls, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign Country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

The boundaries of the school election districts and the place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows:

Election District No. 1

Election District No. 1 meets in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York, and the said election district comprises all that portion of West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying south of Sunrise Highway.

Election District No. 2

Election District No. 2 meets in the Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York and the said election district comprises all that portion of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying north of Sunrise Highway.

ALL STATE OR CDC RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES, IF ANY, WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE ENTERING THE POLLING PLACES.

Dated: March 10, 2024

West Babylon, New York

BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

By:

Jailin M. Parada, District Clerk

West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road

West Babylon, New York 11704

WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT CIUDAD DE BABYLON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar para el año 2024/2025 y la elección de los Miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 para la transacción de los asuntos según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación por Boleta en Máquinas de Votación o por Boleta de Papel, si las máquinas de votación no están disponibles o según lo dispuesto por la Ley o Reglamento. Todas las horas indicadas en el presente documento son horas vigentes.

La forma de las proposiciones será la siguiente ¿Se aprueba la siguiente Proposición adoptada?

PROPOSICIÓN NO. 1

Que el presupuesto del Distrito escolar propuesto por la Junta de Educación del West Babylon Union Free School District para el año fiscal 2024-2025 que requiere la asignación de los fondos necesarios para satisfacer los gastos estimados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación y para autorizar la parte necesaria de los mismos que se recaudarán mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito sea adoptado.

Y para elegir a tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años, siendo elegidos los tres candidatos que reciban la mayor pluralidad.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Audiencia Anual de Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Union, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York se celebrará el martes 7 de mayo de 2024 a las 6:00 PM, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo:

1. presentar a los votantes y discutir el presupuesto propuesto y la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

2. cualquier otro asunto autorizado por la Ley de Educación y sus enmiendas.

Dicha reunión se celebrará en la Sala de Juntas, Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 a las 6:00 P.M. La Audiencia Anual de Presupuesto se levantará inmediatamente después de la conclusión de los asuntos ante la Junta. La reunión está abierta al público. También podrá ver y escuchar la

reunión uniéndose a la reunión virtual utilizando la información que estará disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon en www. wbschools.org.

SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la Sección 495 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 cuánto del valor total tasado en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos; enumerará cada tipo de exención concedida, identificada por autoridad estatutaria, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado en dólares del valor tasado o en porcentaje del valor total tasado en el padrón: (b) el importe acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios que mantenga el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web que mantenga el Distrito.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2024/2025 se preparará y estará disponible en cada edificio escolar y en la Oficina del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon, en la Biblioteca del distrito escolar y en el sitio web (www.wbschools.org) a más tardar catorce (14) días antes de la votación.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las peticiones nominando candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación deben ser presentadas ante la Secretaria del Distrito en su oficina, en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, a más tardar el o antes de las 8:30 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. el o antes del 22 de abril de 2024. Los formularios de Petición pueden obtenerse en la Secretaría del Distrito.

Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito e indicará el nombre y la residencia del candidato y la duración del mandato del cargo, así como los nombres de los últimos titulares, según lo establecido anteriormente.

Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deberá estar firmada por al menos veintisiete (27) votantes cualificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor número de 25 votantes cualificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las Elecciones Anuales de 2023) ; deberá indicar el nombre y la

residencia de cada firmante, y, deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. La Petición deberá describir al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del último titular.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR

LA PRESENTE, que cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o de otra manera a ser sometida a votación en dicha elección y votación del presupuesto debe ser presentada ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 en o antes del 22 de abril de 2024 a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente, debe estar mecanografiada o impresa en inglés y español; debe estar dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos sesenta y ocho (68) votantes cualificados del Distrito (que representen el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2023); y debe indicar de forma legible el nombre de residencia legal de cada firmante.

La Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar una propuesta ante los votantes que no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para decidir, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la propuesta, o donde exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta electoral.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA

POR LA PRESENTE, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no figure ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se estipula más adelante.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA

POR LA PRESENTE, que si un votante está registrado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Union y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse de conformidad con el presente, y todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente en virtud del presente para una Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito, celebrada o llevada a cabo en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro también es elegible para votar en esta elección.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que todos los demás votantes pueden inscribirse para votar en cualquier día escolar no menos de cinco (5) días antes de la Elección y Votación Presupuestaria, en la Oficina del Distrito, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, entre las horas de 8:30 A.M. y 4:00 P.M. hora prevaleciente, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido 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 posteriormente 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 el Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora actual, los días laborables, y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto los domingos y mediante cita previa el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024, que deberá concertarse con el Secretario del Distrito a las 16:00, hora actual, o antes, del 12 de mayo de 2024, y en el/los colegio(s) electoral(es) el día de la votación.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA

POR LA PRESENTE, que la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 6:00 A.M. y las 9:00 P.M., hora predominante, en la Sala de Juntas del Ala de Administración de la Escuela Secundaria y la Escuela Primaria Santapogue para, preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en cualquier elección o reunión especial del distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya 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 ese momento o posteriormente en la elección escolar para la que se prepara dicho Registro, o en cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después del 21 de mayo de 2024.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que las solicitudes de voto por correo en ausencia o anticipado pueden obtenerse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito (Oficinas Administrativas, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). La solicitud de voto en ausencia o de voto anticipado por correo debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito

no antes de treinta (30) días antes de las elecciones. La solicitud completa debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito, por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta va a ser enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al votante o a su agente designado. Ninguna boleta de votante ausente será escrutada a menos que haya sido recibida en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M., hora prevaleciente, del día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan emitido votos en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección por parte de votantes calificados del Distrito en la mencionada Oficina del Secretario cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día de la elección, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora prevaleciente, y estará disponible en los lugares de votación el día de la votación. Cualquier votante cualificado puede, tras examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. La impugnación de un voto por correo no puede basarse en que el votante debería haber solicitado un voto por correo anticipado.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta electoral militar. Las solicitudes de inscripción de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas electorales pueden solicitarse al Secretario del Distrito por correo postal a 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 o por correo electrónico a Jparada@wbschools.org o por transmisión de fax al 631376-7019 y dichas solicitudes deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 25 de abril de 2024. En el pedido de solicitud de inscripción o de solicitud de boleta electoral, se permite que el votante militar designe su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de inscripción por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico, según se establece anteriormente.

Las boletas de los militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 21 de mayo de 2024 y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o deben mostrar un

endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del día de la elección y estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha comprobada que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.

DISTRITOS ESCOLARES ELECTORALES

Los límites de los distritos electorales escolares y el lugar de cada distrito electoral para el registro y la votación serán los siguientes:

Distrito Electoral nº 1

El Distrito Electoral No. 1 se reúne en la Sala de Juntas del Edificio Administrativo, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York, y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la porción del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon, Pueblo de Babylon, que se encuentra al sur de Sunrise Highway.

Distrito Electoral nº 2

El Distrito Electoral No. 2 se reúne en la Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la porción del West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, que se encuentra al norte de Sunrise Highway.

TODAS LAS DIRECTRICES RECOMENDADAS POR EL ESTADO O LA CDC, EN SU CASO, SE APLICARÁN A TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE ACCEDAN A LOS COLEGIOS ELECTORALES.

Fecha: Marzo 10, 2024 West Babylon, NY 11704

POR ORDEN DEL CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK,

NUEVA YORK

By: Jailin M. Parada, District Clerk

West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704

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April Happenings

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19

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AUCTION/TRIVIA NIGHT

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MONDAY, APRIL 22

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SATURDAY, APRIL 27

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DRIVE-IN MOVIE

A charity drive-in movie, screening Back To The Future, at Costello's Ace Hardware in Copiague. Attend for a donation of any amount. Proceeds benefit Kids Need More, helping families coping with life-threatening illnesses. Just show up or reserve your parking spot on their website at kidsneedmore.org/movie.

9:00AM

GARAGE SALE

The Seaford Historical Society Garage Sale will be held at the Seaford Historical Society Museum in Seaford, rain date is Sunday April 28. From furniture, frames to tolls, toys and toasters-everything is priced to sell. Don't miss these steals and deals. Something for everyone. For more information email mapfannon@verizon.net.

10:00AM-2:00PM

ANNUAL SPRING YARD SALE

For the past ten years, the members of the Islip United Methodist Church have held a huge, church-wide garage sale to raise money for their various mission projects. This year,

the event will be held at the Islip United Methodist Church, in Islip. There will be lots of items available. For more information, please call 631-581-7663.

10:00AM-2:00PM

SPRING BOOK SALE

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lindenhurst Library, with a preview for current Friends of the Lindenhurst Library from 9:00am10:00am. Anyone may sign up for membership at the Sale. The address is One Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst NY 11757. For more information visit their website, lindenhurstlibrary.org.

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MONDAY, APRIL 29

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EARTH DAY CLEANUP

The Levittown Community Council is hosting an earth day cleanup at Veterans Memorial Park in Levittownn. This is a free event. Levittown families, organizations and business groups are welcome to participate as they clean up various locations throughout Levittown. Adult supervision is required for all groups. For more information email levittowncouncil@yahoo.com.

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Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to again join Long Island Cares and help it “rain food for cats and dogs” by hosting a pet food drive now through the end of May.

Legislator Donnelly’s district office is serving as a drop-off location for the 13th Legislative Pet Food Drive where muchneeded pet food and supplies will be collected to benefit Baxter’s Pet Pantry of Long Island Cares (www.licares. org). In previous years, constituents of the 17th Legislative District have generously donated to this annual drive.

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cat food, canned food, kitty litter and new pet toys are most needed, all pet nourishments are welcome including food for hamsters, fish, birds and ferrets.

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