Amityville Herald 05-23-2024

IN THE NEWS

Amityville resident Grace Hauck celebrates 105th Birthday

Amityville Village Mayor Dennis Siry and the Village Trustees recently recognized Amityville resident Grace Hauck on her 105th birthday with a special proclamation. Grace is pictured with her daughter Marjorie and with neighbors Bill and Diane Rein, APD, and quality of life officers Charlie Scudlo and Ken Jacobs. Trustee Owen E. Brooks, Jr. displayed his restored 1930s Ford for a bit of nostalgia.

Grace and her late husband, Raymond, owned West Amity Auto Parts for many years and she was an active member of the Amityville Garden Club, a master seamstress and professional secretary.

“She truly is a fine example of positivity and grace,” said Siry.

Please meet some of our local scholars...

•Jacqueline Pedley of Amityville has been named to the fall 2023 president’s list at Coastal Carolina University.

•The following students have been named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University: Olivia Pyke of Copiague and Giovanna Vigorito of Amityville.

•Jose Tineo of Copiague has graduated from NYIT.

•Lauren Becker of Amityville has been named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at NYIT.

•The following students have been named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at the University of Albany: Joshua Gordon of Amityville; Natalya Grant of Amityville; Valery Jacques of Amityville; Aalany McCatty of Amityville; Thomas Reyes of Amity Harbor and Venessa Seguino of Copiague.

•Lauren DeSantis of Copiague has been inducted into the English Honor Society at the University of Scranton.

Memorial Day Services in Amityville

Assemblywoman KJP brings home services for veterans

This week’s Pet Column

Amityville celebrates Arbor Day

The Village of Amityville celebrated Arbor Day Sat., April 27 with a ceremonial tree planting at Peterkin Park.

Arbor Day kicks off the revitalization of the Village’s street tree planting program, to start the replacement of trees in the right of way that have been lost over the years to age, disease, weather-related events or vehicle accidents.

The first group of street trees to be planted in the coming months will be on the north side of Oak Street, to

replace trees removed during Suffolk County’s repaving and re-engineering of the road several years ago.

In 2023, Amityville once again earned the distinction of being a Tree City USA municipality for its commitment to fostering trees throughout the village. This past year, street trees were planted at the new Avalon Bay housing development on Louden Avenue and Broadway, and newly planted trees were a focal point of gardens established at the Amityville LIRR station parking lot.

Shown in photo are Corinne Budde, chairperson of the ParkCommission; Lynn Aledxander, Patricia Cahyaney, Trustees Keving Smith, Michael O’Neill and Roger Smith, Jane Margeson, Wendy O’Neill and Mayor Dennis Siry.

Have a cup of coffee with at cop

Get to know the Amityville Police better, one cup at a time. Department officers will be

holding Coffee With a Cop on Thurs., May 23, from 10 a.m., to 12 p.m. at Fortunate Hand, coffee shop 17 W. Oak St., Amityville. Stop in for a cup and conversation.

Amityville Woman’s Club honors club president Angela Cowan

The Amityville Women’s Club recently honored club president Angela Cowan. The event took place at the club’s month meeting where the Music and Drama Committee performed an original skit, “Around the World with Angela,” as a tribute to the outgoing president. It included amusing anecdotes about her life and travels.

Angela and her husband Tom moved to Amityville from Farmingdale. The couple have three children

and grandchildren, some of whom were able to attend the event. A CPA she formerly owned her own business but is now retired.

For more information on the club and membership, call 516-384-0165.

Shown in photo, left to right are members Ruth McKeown, chair, Mickey Dineen, Angela Cowan, Betty Ugenti, Gerry Moore and Diane Schlitt.

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Richner Communications acquires CJ Publishers

Amityville Record, Babylon Beacon and Massapequa Post join Herald Community Media

STAFF REPORT:

Richner Communications, Inc. — Long Island’s largest publisher of local media — has acquired the Amityville Record, Babylon Beacon, Massapequa Post and Beacon Smart Shopper, from CJ Publishers Inc.

These brands join family-owned Richner Communications, which now owns and publishes 27 community-focused hyperlocal newspapers through its Herald Community Media division, which serves large parts of Nassau County, as well as parts of New York City through the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press in the Bronx, and The Jewish Star, which serves the Orthodox Jewish communities throughout the region.

The Amityville Record, Babylon Beacon and Massapequa Post date back to 1904, 1966 and 1951, respectively. Today, they serve the communities of the Village of Amityville, North Amityville, Village of Babylon, North Babylon, West Babylon, Copiague, Deer Park, West Islip, Lindenhurst, South Farmingdale, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Plainedge and Seaford.

Carolyn James, owner of CJ Publishers with her husband, Al, expressed a mix of emotions in announcing the sale. James says she trusts the sale will be seamless with careful stewardship, allowing the newspapers to remain “steadfast pillars within their communities under new guardianship.”

“In the pages of the June 19, 1991, editions of the Amityville Record, Babylon Beacon and Massapequa Post, we embarked on a journey, pledging to carry forth the legacy of those who came before us,” wrote James in a note to readers

last week. “Now, nearly 32 years later, we stand on the precipice of change as Herald Community Newspapers — a stalwart in Nassau County’s weekly news landscape — assumes ownership of our beloved papers.”

The Richner and James families have a longstanding relationship. Richner Printing has printed the CJ newspapers for years and also prints other daily and weekly newspapers, specialty publications and newsletters throughout the tri-state region, as well as general, high-volume commercial printing and mailing.

Like CJ Publications, Richner Communications is a proud family-owned business. Founded by Robert and Edith Richner in 1964, the company is today led by their son, Stuart Richner.

"We are excited to continue the great work of Carolyn, Al and their team, to ensure that the Amityville, Babylon and Massapequa communities have the critical news necessary to remain vibrant places to live and work," Richner said. "Our company believes deeply in the importance of local journalism, and we look forward to introducing ourselves to our new readers."

Carolyn James will assume the role of associate publisher at Richner Communications and will continue to oversee the four publications. The (516) 798-5100 phone number of CJ Publishers will remain the same, as will the newspapers’ websites of AmityvilleRecord.com, BabylonBeacon.com and MassapequaPost.com. James' email address is now cjames@liherald. com.

CSD 2nd graders show off their green thumbs

NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre brings home services for veterans

NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D-Babylon) announced that the 2024-25 enacted state budget she helped pass includes several victories for veterans’ programs and services.

“To pay our respect and give veterans the support they need, I helped fund numerous programs in this year’s state budget,” said Jean-Pierre. “As chair of the Assembly’s Veterans Affairs Committee, I fought to ensure our service members’ brave sacrifices to protect our nation do not go unnoticed. We must stand up for veterans at home just as they stand up for us abroad, and the state budget provides that commitment to them.”

The state budget provides $8 million to the Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Veteran’s Support Program, which assists veterans who have PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. The Long Island State Veterans Home is receiving $165,000 to support its skilled nursing care, adult day health care and short-term rehabilitation services by allowing recent graduates with an associate degree in nursing to earn their bachelor’s degree while working at the veterans’ home. Other significant allocations include $4 million in capital funding and $900,000 in federal funding for the State Veterans’ Cemetery. Lastly, there is $500,000 included to assist homeless veterans.

In addition, JeanPierre also secured several other wins for veterans in this year’s budget, including:

•$720,000 for the New York State Defenders Association Veterans Defense Program

•$325,000 for Clear Path for Veterans, a non-profit community center providing veterans and their families with necessary resources

•$300,000 for Helmets to Hardhats, to help veterans transition into the civilian workforce by gaining meaningful employment with building and trades unions.

•$200,000 for SAGE Veteran’s Project (Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders) to establish a comprehensive legal and wraparound service programs for New York State’s LGBT elder veterans.

•$200,000 for Legal Services NYC: Veterans Justice Project

•$125,000 for the Department of New York Veterans of Foreign Wars of United States

•$100,000 for veterans’ burial services

•$100,000 for Vietnam Veterans of America, to help Vietnam-era veterans and their families

•$250,000 for Justice for Heroes which provides funding for law schools across the state to assist veterans, service members, and their family members with previously unmet legal needs.

•$80,000 for Touro University Law Center Veterans’ and Servicemembers’ Rights Clinic.

For more information, callt 631 957-2087.

Second graders in Ms. Kelly’s class at Deauville Gardens East Elementary School in the Copiague School District are showing off their green thumbs as they grow plants from bulbs. One bulb was placed in water so students could observe the root system. The other bulb was planted in soil. They learned that both bulbs need water and sunlight to grow. During the last three weeks of this lesson, the students observed the leaves and stems growing toward the sunlight coming in from the window.

NYS Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre

Hats off to all those who have earned their degrees and diplomas

This week, countless colleges celebrated their graduation ceremonies, where proud students, their families, and their teachers gathered to honor the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. This moment marks not just an end, but a profound new beginning for these graduates. It is a time to reflect on the knowledge gained and to gaze ahead at the boundless possibilities the future holds.

For some, this milestone signifies the start of further academic pursuits, while others will embark on their professional journeys, armed with newfound skills and confidence. Those who continue their education do so with the assurance that they have the capability

to thrive both in the classroom and beyond.

Achieving this success has not come without significant effort and financial sacrifice. In our rapidly evolving world, education demands a dynamic and innovative mindset. Across all fields—whether in education, law, psychology, medicine, engineering, or countless others—success awaits those who are ready to embrace the future's opportunities and challenges.

To the students who have earned their college degrees, and to those about to receive their high school and technical diplomas, we extend our heartfelt congratulations. You did it!

PUBLIC COMMENTARY

The glorious month of May—soak it in before it's gone

By Glenn Molette

This wonderful month will be over soon, but there is much to note about May.

Mother’s Day, a day that has come and gone, is important to celebrate our moms. I remember my mother, who was so dear; I cherish those beautiful years. We take pictures, and they may eventually fade, but the memories and love we have for our mothers never disappear.

During May, we celebrate graduations as students of all ages move forward to the next level, always a joyous time. Most of America’s graduates want to celebrate their achievements, but sadly, some are missing that opportunity because a few people believe they have the right to disrupt these events.

May is a beautiful month as we also celebrate Memorial Day, recognizing and remembering the many who gave their all so that we can enjoy the freedoms in this great country. As we approach Memorial Day, let’s hope and

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• Relax and Recharge: Thursday, May 23. This is a gentle stretch, meditation, deep relaxation and aromatherapy class to activate the body’s self-healing powers and to rebalance your nervous system. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and pillow. Program continues June 13 and 27.

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• Where’s My Stuff? The Ins and Outs of Managing Space: Monday, June 3, 7 p.m. Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan of Organize Me! of NY, LLC, will teach you unique and creative strategies for maximizing space and staying in control of your belongings. They will also answer questions and provide organizing solutions to common challenges that get people stuck. A short Q&A session will follow the presentation.

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What families can do to honor fallen veterans

The freedoms people living in the United States are afforded would not have been possible to provide if not for the brave efforts and undying commitment of the many individuals who have served in the nation’s armed forces. American military personnel have played vital roles in securing freedoms for their fellow citizens as well as individuals overseas.

Each year on the final Monday in May, the United States commemorates military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Those individuals made the ultimate sacrifice, and Memorial Day is a way to honor them and thank their families for their selfless acts. This Memorial Day, families can embrace various measures to honor fallen veterans.

fallen military members and ensure the memory of their service and sacrifice is not forgotten on Memorial Day.

• Celebrate veterans over Memorial Day weekend.

local veterans organizations that help service members in need. Many service members may need help dealing with the deaths of friends or family members who died while serving in the armed forces, and veterans organizations may provide such help or direct funds to groups that do. That makes participation in events that benefit veterans organizations a great way to honor current military personnel and those who have served in the past, including those who died in service of their country.

• Visit a local veterans cemetery. The United Service Organization (USO) notes that most states have national veterans cemeteries. Though some veterans cemeteries are open only to family members of service personnel, others are open to the general public. Visiting a veterans cemetery is a great way to honor

Memorial Day weekend is now synonymous with getaways and backyard barbecues. By taking time out during the weekend to honor fallen veterans, families can ensure the meaning behind the holiday is not lost in the midst of celebrations with family and friends. Take time out during a family barbecue to discuss a family member who served or, if traveling, make an effort to visit a veterans memorial along your travel route.

• Help raise funds for veterans organizations. Fun runs or community Memorial Day walks may benefit

• Teach youngsters about the role of the armed forces. There’s a lot competing for the attention of today’s young people, and that can make it easy to overlook the very freedoms that make the United States such a unique country throughout world history. Parents and guardians can emphasize the role the armed forces play in procuring and protecting freedoms in the United States and emphasize the significance of the sacrifices of those who gave their lives to ensure a higher quality of life for all U.S. residents.

Memorial Day commemorates military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. There is much families can do to ensure those sacrifices are never forgotten or taken for granted.

Interesting facts related to Memorial Day

Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the weekend preceding the holiday as the unofficial kickoff to summer. However, Memorial Day is about more than backyard barbecues and weekend getaways.

Memorial Day honors service members who died while serving in the United States military. Though Memorial Day traces its origins to the years following the American Civil War in the mid-nineteenth century, it did not become an official federal holiday until 1971. That’s one of just many interesting facts about Memorial Day that are worth noting as the United States prepares to commemorate the sacrifices of military personnel who died in service of the country.

• Memorial Day began as something of a grass roots movement. According to History.com, by the late 1860s individuals in towns across the war-ravaged United States began holding springtime tributes to soldiers who lost their lives during the American Civil War.

• Among the more notable postwar commemorations was one organized by former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina. That commemoration occurred less than a month after the Confederate forces surrendered in 1865. Despite that, History.com notes that in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York, the birthplace of Memorial Day.

• Postwar commemorations also were organized by northern veterans of the Civil War. General John A. Logan, who led an organization of Union veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance in May 1868. General Logan referred to the holiday as Declaration Day and chose May 30 because it was not the anniversary of any specific battle and therefore unlikely to be viewed by some as controversial.

• Early commemorations of Decoration Day, which gradually came to be known as Memorial Day, initially honored only those soldiers who died during the American Civil War. However, that changed over time as American servicemen fought in various wars, including both World Wars, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and other conflicts.

• The red poppy has become a symbol of Memorial Day. That red poppy can be traced to a poem by Canadian John McCrae, who served as a Lieutenant Colonel in World War I. “In Flanders Field” notes the red poppies that grew in fields where countless soldiers had been buried in modern-day Belgium. The poem was published in 1915, three years before the war ended. Sadly, McCrae himself was a casualty of the war, succumbing to pneumonia in France in 1918 while still in the service.

Memorial Day honors service personnel who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday’s inspiration and lengthy history merits consideration as the nation prepares to commemorate countless soldiers’ sacrifices once more.

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The dog gene that makes it “ruf” for some breeds to lose weight

Pets, Pets, Pets...

by Joanne Anderson

Do certain breeds have specific reasons that cause them to put on extra weight? New research at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom finds around a quarter of all Labrador Retrievers face a double whammy of feeling hungry all the time and burning fewer calories due to a genetic mutation. This obesitydriving combo means that dog owners must be particularly strict with feeding and exercising their Labradors to keep them slim. The mutation is in a gene called POMC, which plays a critical role with the hormones that control hunger and energy use. Around 25% of Labradors and 66% of Flat-coated Retrievers have the POMC mutation, which researchers previously showed causes increased interest in food and risk of obesity.

(As an aside, Flat-coated Retrievers are more prone to certain types of cancer than other breeds, and soft tissue sarcoma is a major cause of death in the breed. There is a much larger gene pool for Labrador Retrievers because up until two years ago, when surpassed by French Bulldogs, Labradors were the most popular breed in the United States for 19 years in a row. It is interesting that such a numerous Retriever breed and a rare Retriever breed both have the POMC genetic mutation. Flat-coats resemble black Labs but with a slightly, longer coat.)

the POMC mutation tried significantly harder to get the sausage from the box than dogs without it, indicating greater hunger.

The dogs were then allowed to sleep in a special chamber that measured the gases they breathed out. This revealed that dogs with the POMC mutation burn around 25% fewer calories than dogs without it.

The POMC gene and the brain pathway it affects are similar in dogs and humans. The new findings are consistent with reports of extreme hunger in humans with POMC  mutations, who tend to become obese at an early age and develop a host of clinical problems as a result. Drugs currently in development for human obesity target this brain pathway.

According to a new study, twenty-five percent of all Labrador Retrievers have a genetic trait that promotes obesity.

The University of Cambridge study reveals how the mutation profoundly changes the way Labradors and Flat-coats behave around food. Although they do not need to eat more to feel full, they are hungrier in between meals. In addition, dogs with the POMC mutation were found to use around 25% less energy at rest than dogs without it, meaning they do not need to consume as many calories to maintain a healthy body weight.

“We found that a mutation in the POMC gene seems to make dogs hungrier. Affected dogs tend to overeat because they get hungry between meals more quickly than dogs without the mutation,” said Dr. Eleanor Raffan, a researcher in the University of Cambridge’s Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience who led the study.

She added: “All owners of Labradors and Flat-coats need to watch what they are feeding these highly food-motivated dogs, to keep them a healthy weight. But dogs with this genetic mutation not only want to eat more, but also need fewer calories because they are not burning them off as fast.”

As part of the study published in the March 6 journal, Science Advances, the POMC mutation was found to alter a pathway in the dogs’ brains associated with body weight regulation. The mutation triggers a starvation signal that tells the dog’s body to increase food intake and conserve energy, despite this being unnecessary.

The researchers say owners can keep their Retrievers distracted from this constant hunger by spreading out each daily food ration, for example by using puzzle feeders or scattering the food around so it takes longer to eat.

In the study, 87 adult pet Labradors—all a healthy weight or moderately overweight—took part in several tests including the “sausage in a box” test. First, the dogs were given a can of dog food every 20 minutes until they chose not to eat any more. All ate lots of food, but the dogs with the POMC mutation did not eat more than those without it. This showed that they all feel full with a similar amount of food.

Next, on a different day, the dogs were fed a standard amount of breakfast. Exactly three hours later they were offered a sausage in a box and their behavior was recorded. The box was made of clear plastic with a perforated lid, so the dogs could see and smell the sausage, but couldn’t eat it. The researchers found that dogs with

Now the science behind the mutation: A mutation in the POMC gene in dogs prevents production of two chemical messengers in the dog brain, beta-melanocyte stimulating hormone and beta-endorphin, but does not affect production of a third, alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone.

Further laboratory studies by the team suggest the first two hormones are important in determining hunger and moderating energy use, and their role is independent of the presence of the alpha hormone. This challenges the previous belief, based on research in rats, that early onset human obesity due to POMC mutations is caused only by a lack of the alpha hormone because rats do not produce all three hormones. What about Beagles? I would like to see a scientific study about Beagles because they seem to be the ultimate “chow hounds.” Beagles tend to overeat and often gain lots of weight.

Last Hope Beagles for Adoption

Betsyheartworm positive, needs a foster-to adopt home during treatment.

When I look for an explanation, I see remarks like “Beagles have a strong sense of smell and an insatiable appetite, and will continue to eat past the point of being full; or “Research shows that the Beagle’s digestive system is constructed differently from that of other dogs or even humans.  Our saliva begins the process of breaking down our food supply, thus converting it to easily accessible energy. However, a Beagle’s digestion begins when the food hits the stomach. Since it is a lengthier procedure for chewed food to travel through the esophagus for processing in the stomach, it takes more time for your Beagle to register that he is full and can cease eating.”

Interesting, but I wonder if there is something genetic about a Beagle’s bottomless pit of a stomach.

Beagles for Adoption at Last Hope, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh 11793: Wilma is three-year-old lemon Beagle for adoption, while Betsy is five and heartworm positive so she is looking for a foster-to-adopt home while Last Hope pays for her heartworm treatment. Call 631-671-2588 for more info.

Free kids’ baseball clinic June 22 in Copiague

A free baseball clinic for youngsters between the ages of 7 and 13 will be held June 22, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Tanner Park, 1 Tanner Park Copiague. Instruction and hosting will be led by the S.C. Sheriff’s Office and Valor Sports in cooperation with the Town of Babylon. NYS Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Bernardi will coach for the day. Equipment and lunch will be provided. To register go to: townofbabylon.com. Space is limited and registration is required.

Wilma3-year-old lemon Beagle

Town offering Junior Lifeguard Ocean Rescue program

The Town of Babylon is offering a Junior Lifeguard Ocean Rescue program for youth between 8 and 16. Participants will practice life-saving techniques, identify dangerous water conditions, learn to use rescue equipment and participate in fun competitions. The cost is $150 for residents and $200 for nonresidents. The program runs Mondays, July 8 to Aug. 19, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Overlook Beach. Pretesting is June 26 at Phelps Lane. from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information call the town’s Department of Parks and Recreation at 631-893-2100 or email them at tobjrlifeguard@gmail.com.

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Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Return to Oyster bay

Oyster Bay Town, in partnership with the Friends of Sagamore Hill, announces a major historical re-enactment will take place on Sat., June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders return to Oyster Bay. This free family-fun event will take place at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.

“What better way to celebrate the American spirit in advance of Independence Day than seeing history come alive as the Rough Riders and Theodore Roosevelt visit the place he called home, the hamlet of Oyster Bay,” said Supervisor Joe Saladino. “This is a great opportunity for residents of all ages to step back in time and learn more about the Rough Riders, their skills and how they helped advance America’s profile around the globe.”

Performed by Boots and Saddles Productions and the Island Long Riders, this historical commemoration features: Photo Opportunities with Generals Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph Wheeler reenactors; Rough Riders on horses; shooting demonstrations by the Island Long Riders; saber performances by U.S. Cavalry Soldiers; historical encampment with canvas period tents and interpretive performances and live music.

“We are so pleased to partner with the Friends of Sagamore Hill to welcome home our most famous

resident, President Theodore Roosevelt, along with the Rough Riders,” said Town Clerk LaMarca. “Join us for this free family-fun day in Oyster Bay.”

The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments for the Spanish–American War and the only one to see combat. The U.S. had gone to war in opposition to Spanish colonial policies in Cuba, which was then torn by a rebellion. 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, a strong advocate for the Cuban War of Independence, helped attract skilled horsemen eager to see combat to the regiment. Known as “Roosevelt’s Rough Riders,” they are best remembered for their conduct during the Battle of San Juan Hill. Several days after the Battle, the Spanish fleet sailed from Cuba, and in only a few weeks an armistice ending the fighting was signed. Despite the brevity of their service, the Rough Riders became legendary, thanks to Roosevelt’s writing his own history of the regiment and the silent film reenactments made years later. Colonel Roosevelt later became the 26th President of the United States of America. During his time in office, Roosevelt’s residence at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay became known as the “Summer White House” and the focus of international attention.

Officials join Island Harvest Food Bank In Support of Stamp Out Hunger

Assemblyman Michael Durso recently joined Island Harvest Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), and the United States Postal Service in support of the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, the nation’s largest single day food collection campaign.

Long Island residents were encouraged to leave nonperishable food donations by their mailbox for their letter carrier to collect.  All food collected in Nassau and Suffolk counties benefited Island Harvest by providing supplemental food support to more than 300,000 Long Islanders who face hunger and food insecurity, including nearly one-third of those who are children.

“Throughout these challenging times, Long Islanders have united to make sure those in need have enough food to eat.  It is a responsibility we share as a community,” said Durso.  I would like to thank the USPS and our letter carriers for participating in this important campaign. And a special thanks to all the residents who donated food to help Stamp Out Hunger.” All food collected will benefit Island Harvest Food Bank to help Long Islanders struggling to put food on their tables.

Pictured are Assemblyman Durso (center) along with Randi Shubin Dresner. President and CEO of Island Harvest; S.C. Legs. Jason Richberg and Rebecca Sanin and local volunteers.

Your Calendar of Events

Meetings are subject to change without notice. Readers should check online or call to confirm if the meeting is being held and if in person or virtually.

THURSDAY, May 23

• Amityville Rotary Club meeting, 8 a.m., Brownstones, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For information, go to rotary7255.org or call President Michele Camilleri at 631-598-1700.

• Amityville Village Board of Trustees Special Meeting: 8:15 a.m., Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville. Visit Amityville. com or call 631-264-6000 for more information.

• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

• Amityville Kiwanis: 7 p.m., via Zoom. For more information, email amityvillekiwanis@gmail.com or visit the Amityville Kiwanis Facebook page.

FRIDAY, May 24

• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call 631-789-2569.

• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call 631-464-4899.

SATURDAY, May 25

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit www.longislanddahlia.org.

• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles,

Public Notices-Your Right to Know Village of Amityville Planning Board Agenda June 6, 2024 NOTICE is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 6:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, June 6, 2024 to consider the following applications: APPLICATION OF DANIEL BURA: Applicant seeks architectural review and approval associated with the proposed exterior reconstruction of an

Notice of formation of Zion's Palace LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organizations filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 21, 2023. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to, 204 Airport Plaza #1093 Farmingdale, NY 11735 United States, USA Purpose: any lawful purpose 6X, 5/29/24, RECORD#195-24

glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call 631-464-4899.

SUNDAY, May 26

• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call 631-789-2569.

MONDAY, May 27

• Government offices and schools closed in observance of Memorial Day.

TUESDAY, May 28

• Suffolk County Legislature Budget and Finance Committee: 9:30 a.m., Rose Caracappa Auditorium, William H. Rogers Building, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge. For more information, call 631-853-4070 or visit scnylegislature. us/calendar.

• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

• Suffolk County Legislature Seniors & Human Services Committee: 10:30 a.m., Rose Caracappa Auditorium, William H. Rogers Building, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge. For more information, call 631-853-4070 or visit scnylegislature. us/calendar.

• Suffolk County Legislature Fire, Rescue and EMS & Preparedness Committee: 11:30 a.m., Rose Caracappa Auditorium, William H. Rogers Building, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge. For more information, call 631-853-4070 or visit scnylegislature.us/calendar.

• Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For information, call 631-957-7468 or email accessoryapartments@ townofbabylon.com.

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous,

a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-332-0552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

WEDNESDAY, May 29

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit www.longislanddahlia.org.

• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

• Suffolk County Legislature Economic Development, Planning & Housing Committee: 1 p.m., Rose Caracappa Auditorium, William H. Rogers Building, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge. For more information, call 631-853-4070 or visit scnylegislature.us/calendar.

• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-332-0552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

Calendar items are printed for non-profit organizations, as space permits, or when an event, service or information is being sponsored by a profit-making organization without charge to readers. Submit items to us at Massapequa Post, 85 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701, at least two weeks prior to the publication date in which the item must appear. Sorry, but open-ended requests without the specific dates of the events are not acceptable. While we make every attempt to accommodate each request, we cannot guarantee publication of any items. For further information, call 516-798-5100.

existing dwelling pursuant to Section 24-6 A. (1) (h) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of Lebrun Avenue approximately 491 feet South of Richmond Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 44 Lebrun Avenue a/k/a SCTM #101-13-9-9. By Order of the Planning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/ Treasurer 2X, 5/29/24, RECORD#225-24

Notice of formation of AC/ DC Bro. Enterprises LLC Articles of Organization filed with NY Sec. Of State (SSNY) (4-7-2024) Office in Suffolk Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 7 Janes LN, Lloyd Harbor, NY 11743. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6x, 5/29/24, RECORD#191-24

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006AR1, Plaintiff AGAINST

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

NEW REZ LLC F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, -againstBEVERLY V. DOWD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk

Frank E. Connor, Jr. a/k/a Frank E. Connor a/k/a Frank Connor, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 20, 2022 and entered on January 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on June 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM premises known as 64 Offaly Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and

on March 10, 2023, wherein NEW REZ LLC F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY V. DOWD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on June 26, 2024 at 9:30AM, premises known as 81 PURDY LN, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701;

being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 163.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 066.001, District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $686,972.95 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613660/2017.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.xome.

and the following tax map identification: 0101-012.0005.00-030.001. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606513/2016. Arthur E. Shulman, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners,

com or call (844) 400-9633. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

4X, 6/12/24, RECORD#226-24

PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 4X, 6/12/24, RECORD#219-24

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

INDEX NO. 623462/2023

BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Plaintiff, vs.

EDWARD J. COOKE A/K/A EDWARD COOKE; BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; KENNETH PATICOFF DDS; DANIEL HALLER, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; "JANE DOE" (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #1,

"JOHN DOE #2" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint,

Defendants.

Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property

LOSING YOUR HOME

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 209 WEST 20TH STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729

District: 0100, Section: 084.00, Block: 03.00, Lot: 008.000

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $100,000.00 and interest, recorded on June 18, 2015, in Liber M00022601 at Page 702, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 209 WEST 20TH STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: March 4th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590

516-280-7675 4X, 5/22/24, RECORD#201-24

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY OF FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The name of the foreign limited liability company is MRDRNG LLC. The Application for Authority was filed with the NY Secretary of State on April 25, 2024. A Certificate of Formation was filed with the DE Secretary of State on April 25, 2024. The office of the Company is located in Suffolk County. The NY Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the Company upon whom process against it may be served, and a copy of any process shall be mailed to 175 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. A copy of the Certificate of Formation can be obtained from the DE Secretary of State at Delaware Division of Corporations, 401 Federal St., Suite 4, Dover, Delaware 19901. The purpose of the Company is any lawful business.

6X, 6/12/24, RECORD#210-24

Village of Amityville

Introductory Local law No. 3 of the year 2024

A local law to. amend the offstreet parking requirements in the TO (Transit-Oriented) and PR (Planned Residential) Zoning Districts

Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Amityville as follows:

Section 1. The Board of Trustees finds that the current off-street parking requirements in the TO (Transit-Oriented) and PR (Planned Residential ) Zoning Districts are in adequate to provide sufficient off-street parking on premises for residents and guests, and that the parking ratios must be

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC,

-againstETHEL HARRISON AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ELLA MAE HARRISON, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 15, 2024, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC is the Plaintiff and ETHEL HARRISON AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ELLA MAE HARRISON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on May 30, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 26 SOMERSET ROAD NORTH, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax

increased to eliminate the need for on-street parking or use of municipal parking which was created for other purposes.

Section 2. § 183-66.9 A. of the Code of the Village of Amityville is hereby amended to read as follows: “A. Off-street parking on premises.

(1) Studio Apartments: 1.25 spaces per unit (2) One Bedroom Apartments: 1.75spaces per unit

(3) More than onebedroom apartments: 1 space per bedroom”

map identification: 0100174.00-01.00-019.000

ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 615636/2017. Robert P. Valletti, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

4X, 5/22/24, RECORD#202-24

(3) More than onebedroom apartments: 1 space per bedroom

Section 4. this local law shall take effect immediately.

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Village of Amityville

Catherine C. Murdock Village Clerk/Treasurer 5/22/24

2X, 5/29/24, RECORD#222-24

Section 3 § 183-157 A. of the Code of the Village is hereby amended to read as follows: “A. Off -street parking premises. (1) Studio Apartments: 1.25 spaces per unit (2) One-bedroom apartments: 1.75 spaces per unit

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD

Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF BABYLON - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM

(Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024

BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #24-081 of William & Denise Rathje, 27 Brennan Place, Deer Park, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 15.2’ (for front yard deck); diminish west side yard from 10’ to 7.8’ (for roof over patio); diminish total side yards from 25’ to 20.7’; diminish distance to east side lot line from 6’ to 3.7’ (for shed); diminish distance to rear yard lot line from 6’ to 3.4’ (for shed). All in connection with fire damage repair and to legally maintain an existing front yard deck, rear roofed over concrete patio and rear yard shed. Property located on the north side of Brennan Place, 115’ west of Conklin Street, Deer Park, NY.

SCTM#0100-43-2-8

Zoning District: Residence C

6:05 p.m.

2. Application #24-076 of Louis Casale & Deanne Barbuto, 1438 6th Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 30% to 45.87% (over by 1,182 sq. ft.); diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 25’ (for roofed over patio); diminish distance to east side lot line

will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, May 28th, 2024. Public hearings begin at 6:00 p.m.

NEW APPLICATIONS:

1. Pamela DeMaria 47 Verdi Terrace

from 2’ to 0’ (for patio); diminish distance to east side lot line from 2’ to 0’ (for shed). All in connection with the installation of an in-ground swimming pool & patio, and to legally maintain a roofed over patio, side yard patio, and two (2) sheds. Property located on the north side of 6th Street, 450’ east of 14th Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-135-4-5.009

Zoning District: Residence B

6:10 p.m.

3. Application #24-077 of Erick A. & Katherine Sabrina Marroquin, 139 Kellum Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 30% to 68.28% (over by 2,297.2 sq. ft.); increase total building area of the rear yard for accessory buildings/structures from 45% to 93.05% (over by 1,300.35 sq. ft.); diminish distance to west side lot line from 6’ to 3.3’ (for existing pergola); diminish distance to west side lot line from 2’ to 0.04’ (for existing patio). All in connection with the installation of a proposed inground swimming pool and paver patio, and to legally maintain an existing paver patio & pergola. Property located on the north side of Kellum Street, 555’ east of Junction Street, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-133-3-46

Zoning District: Residence C

6:15 p.m.

4. Application #24-079 of Hamidul & Selina Karim, 34 Wellington Avenue, Deer Park, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 21.1’; increase total building area from 20% to 21.83% (over by 183 sq. ft.). All in connection with the erection of a proposed one-story rear addition, a rear deck and an outside cellar entrance. Property

Lindenhurst, NY 11757

SCTM#0100-190-1-38.001

2. Luis Serrano-Delgado & Denise Panucci 55 Halycon Rd. Lindenhurst, NY 11757 / SCTM#0100-190-5-9

3. Kerri Ann HaydenMaulseed 26 Johnson Street Amityville, NY 11701 /

located on the southwest corner of Warwick Street & Wellington Avenue, Deer Park, NY.

SCTM#0100-20-2-19.001

Zoning District: Residence B

6:20 p.m.

5. Application #24-074 of 91G, LLC, 45 Sarah Drive, Farmingdale, NY.

Permission to diminish front yard setback from 40’ to 39’-11”; diminish east side yard from 15’ to 12’-1” (for deck); diminish east side yard from 15’ to 8’-3” (for window well); diminish total side yards from 35’ to 17’-4”; with 2’ roof overhang and 1’-6” bay window encroachments. All in connection with the erection of a proposed 2nd story deck, egress window, and roofed over front entry. Property located on the north side of Gordon Avenue, 1,084.72’ east of Straight Path, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-103-1-62

Zoning District: Residence A

Subject Premises: 91 Gordon Avenue, West Babylon

6:25 p.m.

6. Application #24-047 of Minkah Business Alliance LLC, 138 N. 24th Street, Wheatley Heights, NY.

Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 15’ on Doe Street. All in connection with the proposed erection of a two (2) story single family dwelling. Property located on the southwest corner of Doe Street & Lakewood Street, Wyandanch, NY.

SCTM#0100-57-2-20

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: 16 Lakewood Street, Wyandanch, a/k/a 51 Doe Street, Wyandanch

6:30 p.m.

7. Application #24-062 of

SCTM#0100-172-1-94

4. Jordan Schulze 11 E. Marine Ave Lindenhurst, NY 11757

SCTM#0100-186-2-17

5. Tammy Pendergast 711 Outlook Ave W. Babylon, NY 11704

SCTM#0100-141-5-58.001

Printing Instructions:

1255 Sunrise Realty, LLC, 9210 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Requesting permission to increase area of directory sign from 50 sq. ft. to 100 sq. ft.; increase sign height from 15’ to 18’-6”; diminish grade to bottom from 8’ to 6’-7”; diminish north setback from 10’ to 9’-5”; diminish distance to curbing from 2’ to 1’. All in connection with legally maintaining an existing non-conforming directory sign (previously approved for three (3) years; expired November 15, 2021).

Property located on the southwest corner of Sunrise Highway & Straight Path, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-201-4-2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 8 & 9

Zoning District: Industry

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS

RFP No. 24-01

Environmental Review Professionals, Village of Amityville DRI Façade Program

The Village of Amityville is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and bonded entities with demonstrated competence and experience to provide Environmental Review Services for recipients of the Village of Amityville DRI Façade Program. Instructions to bidders are provided at Amityville. com and AmityvilleDRI. com and may be seen or procured at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville NY 11701. The Village

RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED.

All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory

G

Subject Premises: 1255 Sunrise Highway, Copiague

ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. ALL CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNED CASES.

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

MICHAEL KANE, CHAIRMAN

Dated: Babylon Town Hall Lindenhurst, New York May 13, 2024 1X, 5/22/24, RECORD#221-24

encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate. Sealed proposals will be received by the Village Clerk, Village of Amityville, at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, New York, 11701 or may be emailed to projects@visionlongisland. org in PDF format, by Friday, June 14th, 2024 at 2 p.m. (prevailing time).

Link to online submission: https://www.amityvilledri. com/facade-program

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Village of Amityville

Catherine C. Murdock

Village Clerk/Treasurer 2x, 5/29/24, RECORD#223-24

Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York.

Amityville Record: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Babylon Beacon: Thursday, May 23, 2024

1X, 5/22/24, RECORD#220-24

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The Village of Amityville requests qualifications from construction firms to perform various construction projects for commercial façade improvements for RFQ 2401, Village of Amityville Downtown Revitalization Initiative Storefront Façade Program.

Information and scope of services are available at Amityville.com and AmityvilleDRI.com and may be seen or procured at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville NY 11701. The Village encourages minority and women-owned businesses to participate.

Proposals may be sent electronically in PDF form by June 14, 2024 at 2 p.m. (prevailing time). to Projects@ visionlongisland.org or mailed to : Vision Long Island 24 Woodbine Ave., Suite 2, Northport, NY 11768 Link to online submission: https://www.amityvilledri. com/facade-program

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Village of Amityville

Catherine C. Murdock

Village Clerk/Treasurer 2X, 5/29/24, RECORD#218-24

Amityville schools celebrate the solar eclipse

Students, teachers and administrators throughout the Amityville School District participated in numerous activities to celebrate the historical solar eclipse on April 8.

Amityville’s youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School participated in arts and crafts as they learned about the rare occurrence of a solar eclipse. Middle school and high school students and teachers in the district observed the solar eclipse at 3:25 p.m. using their eclipse glasses.

Park Avenue Elementary students win essay, art contest

The Amityville School District is proud to announce that Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School students, Sussan Turcios Castro, Danna Flores Cornejo and Emely Espinal, were named winners in State Sen. Monica R. Martinez’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Art contest.

The contest was held in conjunction with Senator Martinez’s recognition of Black History Month.

Participants were tasked with writing an essay or creating a work of art that pays tribute to those who continue to honor King’s legacy or demonstrates how we can build bridges between all communities.

Senator Martinez will have lunch with Park Avenue’s winners, and all of the school’s students who participated in the contest will receive a certificate.

Copiague Drama Class sets the scene

Beginner drama students at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School are practicing their scene work on the stage this month under the direction of teacher Sylvia Walsh. The students paired up, researched and developed different characters. The students are learning about method, technique, vocal work and characterization. They began the school year learning about pantomime and improvisation, and they have recently moved to the scene work unit. They are also learning theatrical terminology while developing their characters.