Amityville Herald 06-13-2024

Babylon Town bringing anti-vaping program to schools

Program developed by Lindenhurst Middle Schooler Vanessa Faith Probst

Vanessa Faith Probst, who was recognized last week for her work in putting together a student-led program to give her peers vital information about the negative effects of vaping, is shown at right at press conference as she is acknowledged by Lindenhurst Middle School Principal Frank Naccarato Jr. for her commitment. Shown in background, left to right are members of the S.C. P.D.’s First Precinct, Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata, Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, S.C. Leg. KevinMcCaffrey and Lori-Ann Novello of Lindy Cares.

By Carolyn James

Spurred on by a singularly determined middle school student, the Town of Babylon has joined with the Lindenhurst School District and Long Island Cares to put together a comprehensive program addressing the issue of vaping by young people.

The goal is to establish the program in every school district in Babylon Town. The program is unique because it utilizes peer counselors and students to reduce the incidents of vaping in middle and high school by providing information about the negative effects of vaping.

A survey completed by 77 middle and high school students last year conducted by Lindy Cares, a coalition formed to prevent and reduce substance

abuse by youths, showed that 84.4 percent believed that vaping and e-cigarettes was the most pressing issue among youth in the community. Mental health was listed second at 83.1 percent, followed by alcohol and smoking at 79.2. Social issues such as bullying, self-esteem, peer pressure and violence followed at 72.7, 71.4, 66.2 and 62.3 percent. Concerns about the use of hard and nonprescribed drugs by respondents’ peers ranked lowest in terms of a concern.

“Some kids are doing drugs but it’s minor,” said one respondent to the survey. “Smoking and vaping are more common and peer pressure is a very big issue. Kids want to look cool, so they do bad things.”

That was critically clear to Vanessa Faith Probst, a student at Lindenhurst Middle School last year. She became concerned about the long-term ill effects of vaping among her fellow students and decided she wanted to do something to address the problem.

She initially raised the issue with the student advisory committee at the school, which discussed it and agreed it was serious, she said, but did not come up with a plan of action.

“Everyone tells you ‘Say no to drugs,’ but no one tells you why,” said Vanessa, now a freshman at the Lindenhurst High School, who decided she wanted to find out what the impacts of vaping were on young people, physically and mentally, before moving forward on a plan address the problem.

First, she reached out to her principal, Frank Naccarato Jr., who said he was impressed with her passion on the issue and asked her to put a proposal together.

“Within days she came back to me with a power point presentation that outlined the negative effects of vaping, including the causes, the short- and long-term effects of vaping on the body, and the dangerous ingredients that are in some of the vaping products,” said Naccarato who was so impressed with the research that he reached out to Lori-Ann Novello, executive director of Lindy Cares, who helped move the project forward.

A survey was completed to determine how young people view vaping, why they vape, how extensive the practice is and how it compares with other negative behavior in young people and Novello reached out to the Town of Babylon to expand the program.

In addition, the Town was able to use some money from its American Rescue Plan funding to expand the program town-wide.

“Vanessa’s work gives us hope that young people want to do the right thing,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer at a press conference last week to unveil the program and acknowledge Vanessa’s work.

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Interact Club unveils Peace Pole at Amityville Memorial High School

On June 3, the Interact Club at Amityville Memorial High School unveiled their Peace Pole at the school’s front lawn.

District administrators and the Amityville Rotary Club joined students in the dedication ceremony. A Peace Pole is an internationally-recognized symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family, standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth. The high school’s Peace Pole bears the message,

“May Peace Prevail on Earth,” in eight different languages on each of its four sides to recognize the diversity in the school community. There are more than 250,000 Peace Poles in the world dedicated as monuments to peace.

The Interact Club raised funds for the Peace Pole during the holiday season. The pole now serves as a place for the school community to come together as one and recognize that Amityville stands for peace.

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On June 3, the Interact Club at Amityville Memorial High School unveiled their Peace Pole at the school’s front lawn.

The Amityville Rotary Club led a Peace Pole dedication prayer.

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agent now,” he quipped to Vanessa as she received numerous commendations for her work.

Some of the funding will go to purchasing and installing vape detectors in school bathrooms. and already the program has expanded to include Copiague and Wyandanch schools. Plans call for taking it to every school in the town.

“We want to make sure that young people are given every tool possible to resist peer pressure and do the right thing, the healthy thing,” said Schaffer.

S.C. Leg. and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey said Vanessa’s leadership made it possible for everyone else to find solutions. “Nothing good happens with vaping,” he said, adding that he will be seeking additional funding from county coffers to purchase more detectors. “Like Vanessa, we believe that if we see we have a problem, we want to fix it.”

“We will be working over the next

few months to be prepared to implement the program in the upcoming school years,” said Novello. “This will be a collaborative effort that will create a different culture and include students in the process.”

Vanessa, the daughter of Danielle and Robert Probst of Lindenhurst, said she was very appreciative of the commendations she received and all the people who took her work seriously and helped put the project together.

“I saw this as a serious issue, one that really stood out to me, which is why I acted,” she said. “I believe that if you see something that you are concerned about, something that really touches your heart, you should do something about it. That is when you do your best work.”

Amityville Fire Department extinguishes blaze at restaurant

The Amityville Fire Department, assisted by the Massapequa Fire Department, responded to a report of smoke coming from inside at Liam’s Landing, a restaurant at 248 South Ketcham Avenue, at 3 p.m., Tues., June 4. Chief of Department Stephen Juliano and 2nd Asst. Chief Matt Gross were quickly on scene, with Juliano establishing command and Gross going inside the building confirming there was a heavy smoke condition inside.

Massapequa quickly provided the automatic mutual aid engine and engine 6314 arrived at the scene with engine

1-1-3 arriving shortly after. While the engine companies worked to stretch a hose line into the building, Chief Juliano requested additional truck companies from Copiague Fire Department Massapequa.

The Companies were quickly able to locate and extinguish a fire that was in the crawl space and had started to extend up inside of a wall. The fire was under control in about a half hour.

“We want to thank all of our mutual aid companies for their help,” said Juliano.

Cheers to our recent grads and academic achievers

The following students were recently recognized for academic achievement and graduation.

•Richard N. Queensborough, of Copiague, graduated with Master of Arts in Ministry Studies, May 4, from Lee University.

•Nathanya Thelusma of Copiague recently graduated from Hofstra University and was recognized at the university’s 2024 Grads of Color and First-Gen Graduates Graduation celebrations.

•Carina Wong-Schultz of Amityville recently graduated from Hofstra University and was recognized at the university’s 2024 Grads of Color Celebration.

•Jaye Bates of Amityville, was

named to the spring, 2024 dean’s list at Lehigh University.

•Skye Bates of Amityville was named to the spring, 2024 dean’s list at Lehigh University.

•Samuel Wong-Schultz of recently graduated from Hofstra University and was recognized at the university’s First-Gen Graduates Graduation Celebration.

•Nathanya Thelusma Copiague recently graduated from Hofstra University and was recognized at the university’s First-Gen Graduates Graduation Celebration.

Matthew L. Zito of Amityville graduated from the University of Scranton. With a Master of Accountancy degree.

Amityville Library revote Tuesday

The Amityville Library is holding a revote on its budget on Tues., June 18.

The budget totals $3,410,712, an increase of $338,334 over the current budget. The largest part of that increase, $276,886, is to cover the 2024-25 fiscal year’s debt service interest payments on the bond for the Library’s previously approved capital construction project.

“The project has begun, and the board looks forward to sharing the progress of the new library with the community,” the board noted in a joint statement.

The remaining $61,000 of new spending

will pay for contractual employee salary and health insurance increases and cover the cost of hosting off-site library programming during construc¬tion. The new spending, except for the bond pay¬ments that voters approved in November 2022, represents a 2 percent increase and stays within the New York State Tax Cap.

The polls are open on June 18 from noon to 9 p.m., in the library at 19 John St., Amityville.

Residents can call Library Director Todd Schlitt with any questions on the budget. The phone number is 631-264-0567.

Vanessa Faith Probst speaks at event.

Photo: Amityville Fire Department

Thanks to those who served as school board trustees in their communities

Over the next two weeks, the newly elected school board members in our districts will be sworn in. Some are incumbents, but many will be serving for the first time. We wish them the best of luck and hope to work together with them in the common interests of the districts, its students, and its communities.

We must also take a moment to honor some of the long-serving school board trustees who were either not re-elected or chose not to run again this year. These include Lucy Campasano of West Babylon, who dedicated over three decades before stepping down; Jeanette Santos of Amityville, who also served

for more than 30 years; Juan Leon, who served for nine years; and Drs. Joseph Netto and Lynnda Nadien of Plainedge.

The role and responsibilities of school board trustees, who choose to serve their community without any financial compensation, can be overwhelming. Most take significant time away from their professional careers and their families to make a positive impact on their communities.

You may not have always agreed with their actions or decisions, but one thing we should all agree on is that they deserve our deepest gratitude for their service.

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PUBLIC COMMENTARY

Happiness and peace is a choice worth making

By Bryan Golden

Within each of us is the battle between positive and negative forces. We have the power to pick which force dominate. The character of a person is determined by the decisions we ultimately make, not the internal battles we experience.

Positive energy creates more happiness, attracts good things, and draws other positive people to you. Since you do have a choice, why not choose the good feelings?

You can find joy by paying attention to all the good that exists. Even when the world appears to be filled with turmoil, there is still a lot of good many people overlook. Don't immerse yourself in the negative. Overexposure to negative news and people will smother your joy.

Finding joy takes more effort than finding problems. If you habitually take the path of least resis -

tance, joy will be elusive. People are not joyous by accident; they consciously choose it. So instead of looking for problems, seek solutions.

There is a solution for every problem. Just the realization of this should provide some peace and relaxation. As you become adept at solving problems, you take them more in stride. As a result, peace takes over.

Love is touted as an elusive emotion that has the potential to solve all of mankind's problems. The fact is, there are people you don't like and there are those who don't like you. Even so, it's important to be able to love yourself. This means you are happy with who you are and constantly strive to improve.

Happy people are always filled with hope. They smile, laugh, and are pleasant to be around. Peo -

ple who drag themselves around, don't have hope. Hope is a cause, not a result. Action is what makes hope work. Hope for what you want. Then take the necessary steps to get it.

The writer is a management consultant, motivational speaker, author, and adjunct professor. Email him at bryan@columnist.com.

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Marcia Helen Besserman of Babylon, community leader and advocate at 84

By Christie Leigh Babirad

Marcia Besserman, a community leader and active member of the Amityville and Copiague Chambers of Commerce died on March 24, 2024. She was 84 years old.

Miss Besserman was born in Rockway, Queens to Sophie and Michael Besserman on April 20, 1939, the youngest sibling to Shirley and

Bernard. A graduate of Rockaway High School, it was there that she met many of her lifelong friends, according to her niece Cari Besserman. She was an established business professional, having worked in retail, collections, and was mostly known as co-owner/operator, with her brother Bernard, of Barkley’s Shades and Blinds in Amityville.

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Most recently she worked at the Tanner Park Senior Center as a senior aide, a job she truly treasured and maintained until her unexpected passing, said her niece. In addition to her work, her niece said that her aunt always had an “extra job.”

“She was very civic oriented and believed in giving back to her community.”

Among some of the organizations she was involved with were Kids Need More in Amityville, Families in Support of Treatment (FIST) and various organizations fighting the opioid crisis. Her niece added that her aunt was always thinking about others, and was also a “voice of reason” during the AIDS crisis.

and such a fun lady.”

“She maintained many unique circles of friends whether it was civic, political, high school, or members of her Mahjong group,” said her niece who added that her aunt was truly an amazing person whose laughter made the world better. “She was my cheerleader, always boosting my confidence, and she was my commute buddy as well,” said her niece. “My rides home will never be the same.”

Marcia Besserman is predeceased by her parents Sophie and Michael Besserman and her brother Bernard Besserman.

“She would lend a helping hand whenever she could,” said her niece. “If she was busy when you called, it was usually because she was volunteering her time.”

Richard Zimmer, formerly of the Copiague Chamber of Commerce and now president of the Amityville Chamber of Commerce credits Miss Besserman with bringing together the chambers. “She was a very great person who was involved with so many different things,” said Zimmer. “She was enthusiastic about everything

She is survived by her sister Shirley Sprung of Massachusetts, her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, sister-in- law and many extend family members and friends.

She reposed at New Montefiore Cemetery on March 26, 2024. A service was held at Waters of Babylon Chapel on March 26, 2024 at 1236 Wellwood Avenue in West Babylon, and a Shiva was observed privately by her family at the home of her niece Amy and her husband Jim Csorny in Wading River. The family requests that donations be made in Miss Besserman’s name to Kids Need More 600 Albany Ave., Ste. 14, Amityville NY 11701 or a charitable organization of your choice.

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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 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 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. com or call (844) 400-9633. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 24-226

5/22,29,6/5,12

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

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County of Suffolk 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; and the following tax map identification: 0101012.00-05.00-030.001. 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, 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.

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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.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST

Allen Hoffman; et al.,

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 5, 2024 I, the undersigned Ref-eree, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on June 28, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 376 New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improve-ments erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0100 Section 099.00 Block 01.00 Lot 022.000. Approximate amount of judgment $443,297.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 203191/2022. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concern-ing Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Mark A. Cuthbertson, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: April 26, 2024 24-231. 5/29, 6/5, 12, 19

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

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 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. com or call (844) 400-9633. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 24=232. 5/29, 6/5, 12, 19

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 052424-13594 (Legacy Serial # 6021836) for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned* to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in an establishment under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 805 Broadway, Suite 108, Amityville, NY 11701, for on premises consumption.

* Victor J. McNulty; The Cook’s Studio-Amityville LLC; dba The Cook’s Studio 24-235. 6/5, 12

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 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, ¬¬¬¬June 18th, 2024. Public hearings begin at 6:00 p.m.

NEW APPLICATIONS:

1. Ervin Stafa

248 W. 19th Street Deer Park, NY 11729

SCTM#0100-84-3-22

2. RaJia Qudar / Md Arif

Uddin Mazmader

45 E.6th Street Deer Park, NY 11729

SCTM#0100-64-3-44

3. Vincent Bologna Jr./The Bologna 2023 Irrev. Family Trust

171 Ecker Ave W. Babylon, NY 11704

SCTM#0100-157-2-104.001

4. Jennifer Gozzi & Joseph Gozzi

201-Linton Ave Lindenhurst, NY 11757

SCTM#0100-226-2-28

5. Marlon Ochoa-Aguirre 31 East Gate Copiague, NY 11726

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

Amityville Record: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 24-241 6/12

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Amityville on Monday, June 24 at 7:00 PM in the third floor Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY for Introductory Local Law No. 4 of 2024 to prohibit artificial turf on any land within the Village of Amityville without a special use permit from the Board of Trustees.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Amityville

Catherine C. Murdock Village Clerk/Treasurer 24-240 6/12, 19

Notice of formation of ML Defense LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/22/2024 Office Location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to:

ML Defense LLC, 165 Eads Street Unit A, West Babylon NY 11704

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

BUDGET RE-VOTE

JUNE 18, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District (the “District”), Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Public Library, 19 John St., Amityville, New York 11701 (the “Library”) on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, between the hours of 12:00pm (noon) and 9:00pm, for the purpose of voting on the following item: To adopt the annual budget of the Amityville Public Library for the fiscal year 2024-2025, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that copies of a statement of the estimated library expenses for the fiscal year 20242025 may be obtained at the Library (address above) and in the Office of the School District Clerk, located at 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, daily except Saturday and Sunday, beginning June 3, 2024, between 9:00am and 4:00pm.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Library will host a public informational meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 2024-2025 Library Budget on June 10, 2024. All residents of the District are invited to attend at the Library.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to section 2014 of the Education Law, 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, except as may otherwise be provided by the laws of the State of New York. Registration is available in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, through June 11, 2024. The register so prepared includes all persons who

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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 meeting or election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early mail or absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the School District Clerk (address above). Completed applications must be received in the Office of the School 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. Early mail or absentee ballots must be received by the School District Clerk, or in the polling place at the Library, not later than 5:00pm, prevailing time, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. A list of persons to whom early mail or absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the election, except Saturdays and Sundays and such list will also be posted at the polling place at the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability, and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law, shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate applications therefore.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic

mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the School District Clerk (address above) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday May 24, 2024. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the School District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

Dated: Amityville, New York

May 15, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMITYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK BY DISTRICT CLERK AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK 24-227A. 5/29, 6/5, 12 record

AVISO DE LA REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE NUEVA VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO

18 DE JUNIO DE 2024 POR LA PRESENTE

SE NOTIFICA que una reunión especial de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Amityville (el "Distrito"), la ciudad de Babylon, el condado de Suffolk y la ciudad de Oyster Bay, condado de Nassau, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville, 19 John St., Amityville, Nueva York 11701 (la "Biblioteca") el martes 18 de junio, 2024, entre las 12:00 p.m. (mediodía) y las 9:00 p.m., a los efectos de votar sobre el siguiente punto: Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Amityville para el año fiscal 2024-2025, y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito; y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que se pueden obtener copias de una declaración de los gastos estimados de la biblioteca para el año fiscal 2024-2025 en la Biblioteca (dirección

anterior) y en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, ubicada en 150 Park Ave., Amityville, NY 11701, todos los días, excepto sábados y domingos, a partir del 3 de junio de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que la Biblioteca organizará una reunión informativa pública con el fin de discutir el Presupuesto de la Biblioteca propuesto para 2024-2025 el 10 de junio de 2024. Todos los residentes del Distrito están invitados a asistir a la Biblioteca.

ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que de conformidad con la sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes, y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se dispone a continuación, excepto que las leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. La inscripción está disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., hasta el 11 de junio de 2024. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para el registro de conformidad con el presente, y todas las personas que hayan sido registradas previamente en virtud del presente para una reunión o elección anual o especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro. ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes de boletas anticipadas por correo o en ausencia se pueden solicitar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante. Las boletas anticipadas por correo o en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar, o en

el lugar de votación en la Biblioteca, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 18 de junio de 2024. Una lista de las personas a las que se les habrá emitido una boleta anticipada por correo o en ausencia estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al día de la elección, excepto los sábados y domingos, y dicha lista también se publicará en el lugar de votación en la elección.

ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para comparecer personalmente en el lugar de votación se vea sustancialmente afectada por razones de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física, y cuyo registro de registro haya sido marcado como "discapacitado permanentemente" por la Junta Electoral de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Educación, tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta de voto ausente sin hacer solicitudes separadas por ello.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito de Bibliotecas pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión de fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas militares deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar (dirección anterior) a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del viernes 24 de mayo de 2024. No se realizará el escrutinio de ninguna boleta militar a menos que sea recibida por la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección. Fechado: Amityville, Nueva York 15 de mayo de 2024 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE AMITYVILLE, LA

CIUDAD DE BABILONIA Y LA CIUDAD DE BAY, SUFFOLK COUNTYOYSTERNASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK POR SECRETARIO DE DISTRITO

DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN DE AMITYVILLE, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, CIUDAD DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK 24-227B 5/29, 6/5, 12record

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstDEIDRE NEWMAN, ET AL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 5, 2023, wherein LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DEIDRE NEWMAN, 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 July 2, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 17 QUINTYNE DRIVE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100-123.0002.00-021.064. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601654/2015. Robert P. Valletti, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All fore-closure 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. 24-234 5/29, 6/5, 12, 19

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 27, 2024

BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #24090 of Nolan Genwright and Deni Giler, 93 Pine Street, Deer Park, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 24.03% (over by 461.2 sq. ft.). All in connection with a proposed inground swimming pool and patio pavers. Property located on the north side of Pine Street, 278.06’ west of Herman Ave., Deer Park, NY.

SCTM#0100-41-4-58

Zoning District: Residence B

6:05 p.m.

2. Application #24026 of Frank & Shawnee Jack, 62 Jamaica Ave, Wyandanch, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 29.9 on Jamaica Avenue (for garage and porch); diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 29.9’ on S. 27th Street (for porch); diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 26.24’ on S. 27th Street (for egress window); increase total building area from 30% to 44% (over by 1,401.3 sq. ft.); diminish distance to east side lot line from 6’ to 2’ (for gazebo); diminish distance to front property line from 40’ to 32.4’ on S. 27th Street (for deck); increase total building area of rear yard for accessory buildings/structures from 45% to 81.5% (over by 1,267.8 sq. ft.); diminish distance to front street property line from 40’ to 5’ on S. 27TH Street (for fire pit). All in connection with legally maintaining an existing outside cellar entrance, egress windows, a one (1) story garage addition, fire pit, gazebo, and paver patio. Property located on the southeast corner of Jamaica Ave and S. 27th Street, Wyandanch, NY.

SCTM#0100-551-36.003 (a/k/a 0100-55-136.001 & 36.002)

Public Notices — Your right to know

Zoning District: Residence C

6:10 p.m.

3. Application #24073a of Carlos and Maria Garcia, 33 Stonehurst Lane, Dix Hills, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street line from 75’ to 53.14’; diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 6,629 sq. ft.; diminish south side yard setback from 10’ to 5’ (for egress window well); diminish total side yards from 25’ to 20’; subdivide a parcel of land from 106.37’ x 107.8’ x 50’ x 52’ x 50’ x 123.65’ into 53.14’ x 193.64’ x 50’ x 123.65’. All in connection with the proposal to subdivide a parcel of land totaling 11,568 sq. ft. into one 6,629 sq. ft. lot and one 4,939 sq. ft. lot in order to construct a new two-story single family dwelling on Lot #1 and legally maintain the existing single family dwelling on Lot #2. Property located on the west side of Great Neck Road, 112’ south of Garden Street, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-193-1-5

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: 435 Great Neck Road, Copiague 6:15 p.m.

4. Application #24073b of Carlos and Maria Garcia, 33 Stonehurst Lane, Dix Hills, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street line from 75’ to 53.23’; diminish total lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 4,939 sq. ft., diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 20.5’; diminish south side setback from 10’ to 6.9’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 17’; diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 21.9’; increase total building area from 30% to 32.9% (over by 145.56 sq. ft.); diminish distance to rear lot line from 6’ to 2.4’ (for detached garage); diminish distance to north side lot line from 6’ to 1.5’ (for detached garage); to subdivide a parcel of land from 106.37’ x 107.8’ x 50’ x 52’ x 50’ x 123.65’ into 53.23’ x 107.8’ x 50’ x 141.64’. All in connection with the proposal to subdivide a parcel of land totaling 11,568 sq. ft. into one 6,629 sq. ft. lot and one 4,939 sq. ft. lot in order to construct a new two-story single family dwelling on Lot #1 and legally maintain the existing single family dwelling on Lot #2. Property located on the west side of Great Neck Road, 165.14’

south of Garden Street, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-193-1-5

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: 435 Great Neck Road, Copiague 6:20 p.m.

5. Application #24085 of Bilal Oztimurlekre (applicant)/1020 Rt. 109 Corp. (property owner), 1020 NYS RT 109 (Farmingdale Road), Lindenhurst, NY. Requesting permission to allow outdoor storage of propane tanks as per Site Plan. All in connection with an existing gasoline service station. Property located on the south side of NYS RT 109 (Farmingdale Road), 133.12’ west of Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-125-1-24

Zoning District: Industry G 6:25 p.m.

6. Application #24083 of Miss Midgies Cuddly Corner Inc. (tenant)/Gregg Scott Property Management II LLC, Gregg Lewis, and Margaret Leavey (property owner), 65 Sutton Court, Deer Park, NY 11729. Requesting a renewal of a special exception permit to operate a pre-school. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for three (3) years, expired December 17, 2023). Property located on the north side of Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109), 65.52’ west of Glenda Road, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-209-312.002 & 0100-210-1-23

Zoning District: Business E

Subject Premises: 155 Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109), West Babylon NY

6:30 p.m.

7. Application #24086 of Radius Investigations Inc. (tenant)/Troon Investments Inc. (property owner), 28 Schaefer Street, Huntington Station, NY. Requesting a renewal of a special exception permit for retail sales of firearms and ammunition; renewal of special exception permit for indoor live fire shooting range. All in connection with a portion of an existing building (previously approved for one (1) year; expires July 13, 2024). Property located on the southwest corner of Grand Boulevard and West Jefryn Blvd, Deer Park, NY.

SCTM#0100-67-1-24.075

Zoning District: Industry Ga

Subject Premises: 940 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, NY

6:35 p.m.

8. Application #24092 of Valentino’s Auto Collision (tenant)/Giannoula Haloulakos (property owner), 337 Skidmore Road, Deer Park, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a public garage for auto body repair. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the southwest corner of Skidmore Road and Skidmore Road South, Deer Park, NY.

SCTM#0100-93-2-53

Zoning District: Industry G 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 June 3, 2024 24-243. 6/12

NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 7:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, June 20th, 2024, to consider the following applications:

Application of Ernie Caramanica. Applicant seeks variances to reduce the required front and side yard setbacks in association with a proposed attached garage addition. Variance 1 is to reduce the required side yard setback from 14 feet to 11 '-9" pursuant to Section 183-34 of the Village of Amityville Code. Variance 2 is to reduce the required front yard setback from 30 feet to 4' 11" pursuant to Section 183-33 of the Village Code. Premises located on the South side of Riverleigh Place approximately 154 feet West of Richmond Avenue in a "Residential BB"

District !mown as 18 Riverleigh Place a/k/a SCTM#l0l-9-2-15.

Application of Ana Tarazona. Applicant seeks variances to allow the installation of 4 foot and 5 foot solid PVC fence pursuant to Sections 183-139 A. (1) & 183-139 A. (2) of the Village of Am.ityville Code. Premises located on the Southwest corner of Lafayette A venue and Locust Avenue in a "Residential B" District known as 31 Locust Avenue a/k/a SCTM#l0l-2-1-13.

Application of Nolan Lauterborn. Applicant seeks multiple variances associated with construction of a new single family dwelling. Variance 1 is to increase the allowed structure height from 28 feet to 33 '-0.5'' pursuant to Section 183-46 of the Village of Amityville Code.

Variance 2 is to reduce the required front yard setback from 30 feet to 21.5 feet pursuant to Section 18350 (B) of the Village Code. Variance 3 is to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 22' -9" pursuant to Section 183-54 of the Village Code. Variance 4 is to reduce the required front yard green space from 60% to 56% pursuant to Section 183-50 (C) of the Village Code. Premises located on the No1th side of Shore Road approximately 270 feet West of Central Avenue in a "Residential B" District known as 51 Shore Road a/k/a SCTM#l0l-13-1-5.

Application of Kimberly Mellor. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for an owner occupied 2 family dwelling pursuant to Section 183-43 C. (6) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the No1thwest corner of Cedar Street and Oldfield Avenue in a "Residential B" District known as 155 Cedar Street a/k/a SCTM#l0l-5-4-27.3.

Application of Brian Scott. Applicant seeks a variance to install a 6 foot fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West side of Lebrun Avenue approximately 100 feet South of Richmond Avenue in a "Residential B" District known as 9 Lebrun Avenue a/k/a SCTM#l0l-13-8-2.

Application of Brandon Parke. Applicant seeks a variance to maintain a 6 foot

fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Richmond Avenue and Bayside Avenue in a "Residential BB" District known as 87 Bayside Avenue a/k/a SCTM#l0l11-7-16.

Application of Michelle Tarangelo. Applicant seeks a variance to install a 6 foot fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the North side of Southwood Lane approximately 185 feet East of County Line Road in a "Residential B" District known as 2 Southwood Lane a/k/a SCTM#l0l-7-1-39.

Application of Andrew Helsinger. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for a mixed-use dwelling containing 2 apartments and a commercial garage pmsuant to Section 183-82 (10) (a) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of South Ketcham A venue approximately 100 feet South of Merrick road in a "B-2 Business" District known as 12 South Ketcham Avenue a/k/a SCTM#l 01-7-6-27. Application of Karen Mizzi. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for an owner-occupied two-family dwelling pursuant to Section 183-43 C. (6) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the South Side of Union A venue approximately 528 feet East of Broadway in a "Residential B" District known as 47 Union Avenue a/k/a SCTM#l0l-5-8-4. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 24-242. 6/12, 19

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Happenings at Your Public Library

Amityville

19 John Street, 631-264-0567

• The Amityville Library is undergoing construction. The new entrance is a temporary set of doors by the southwest corner of the library facing Oak Street (by the Reading Garden). Pickup and drop off is available in the Express Library, located in the parking lot inside the trailer. Call ahead, 631-264-0567, for this service.

• Chemo Care Kits: Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m. Teens can create inspirational tote bags, and cards for chemo patients to help brighten their day. These heartfelt items will be donated to Stonybrook University Hospital. Teens will earn one hour of community service for this program.

Copiague

50 Deauville Blvd., 631-691-1111

• Trex Recycling Challenge: The Copiague community recycled over 1,700 pounds of plastic in 2023, as part of the library’s Trex Recycling Drive. Help the library reach its goal of at least 1,000 pounds recycled in 2024 and you could win a Trex bench. Stop by the library with your clean plastic bags, film or packaging and enter the Trex bench raffle. Donate all year to keep plastic out of local landfills and waterways, and increase your chances of winning. Go to copiaguelibrary.org to find out more information and to track our progress.

Happenings at Your Public Library

• Summer Reading Program: Saturday, June 15. Patrons of all ages are welcome to register for the library’s summer reading program, Adventure Begins at Your Library.

• Relax and Recharge: Thursday, June 27, 6:45 p.m. 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.

• Seed Library: The seed library is back. Patrons can take five packets of the library’s organic, non-GMO vegetable and flower seeds to plant in your garden this year. Stop by the Information Desk to check out your seed packets.

• Long Island Sierra Club: Thicker Than Water: Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. Plastic is a lightweight, versatile and cheap resource that has many benefits, but we often forget how much it permeates our lives. Erica Cirino, author of “Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis,” will discuss some key insights in the fight against plastic pollution. Learn about the extent to which plastic contamination has affected our environment and ecosystems and the scientists, advocates and ordinary citizens who are trying to solve the problem. Cirino’s book will be available for purchase and signing. This program will be held in person and via Zoom. Registration is necessary.

Registration is necessary.

Your Local Calendar of Events

• Joseph Dwyer Veterans Project: Thursday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Dwyer Project serves veterans, service members, and their families with post-service transitional issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Support groups are led by veteran peers who can relate to the experiences of group members. Registration not necessary.

• Summer Sun Safety: Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Know the facts about skin cancer and how to protect yourself from the sun. Join Health Educators from Stony Brook Cancer Center for an overview of what skin cancer is, causes and symptoms, screening recommendations, and sun safety tips. Registration is necessary.

• Afternoon Book Discussion: Thursday, June 13, 1:30 p.m. Join the group to discuss “The Library at the Edge of the World,” by Felicity Hayes-McCoy, about a local librarian who must find a way to rebuild her community and her own life in this touching, enchanting novel set on Ireland's stunning West Coast. Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary.

• Senior Prom: Saturday, June 15: 2 to 4 p.m. Calling all senior citizens! Dress to impress and get ready for an afternoon of dancing and nostalgia. Enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities. Registration is necessary.

Your Local Calendar of Events

• Your Income and Expenses: Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. Join Chase Community Manager Lael Daniel on how to keep track of your household income and expenses.

• Evening Book Discussion: Tuesday, June 25, 7 p.m. Join the group to discuss “Beach House Summer,” by Sarah Morgan. Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is necessary. This program will be held in person and via Zoom.

Fifth graders tour Edmund W. Miles in Amityville tour Middle School

Fifth graders at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville recently got a sneak peak of Edmund W. Miles Middle School during a student orientation.

Park Avenue’s students got to meet the

middle school’s counseling staff and administration, and students from the National Junior Honor Society led the tour. Afterward, the NJHS members answered questions from the middle school’s future students.

Amityville HS Classs of 1968/70 to hold reunion this summer

The Amityville High School Class of 1968 to 1970 has been planned for Aug. 23 and 24. The events for this multiclass reunion will begin on Aug. 23 at the Amityville Beach Pavilion from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. and will feature a catered meal as former classmates catch up. The following evening on Aug. 24 there will be

a sit-down meal at Carney’s Irish Pub from 8 to 11 p.m. and a night filled with socializing and dancing.

Carney’s Irish Pub is located at 136 Broadway in Amityville. For more information, please contact Cindy Searby at cac533@ms.com or call 303-332-4844.

THURSDAY, June 13

• 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.

• Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For information, call 631-957-3012 or email zoningcomments@townofbabylon.com

Your Local Calendar of Events

formation 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

Happenings at Your Public Library

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

FRIDAY, June 14

• 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 1 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.

SUNDAY, June 16

TUESDAY, June 18

• Suffolk County Legislature Budget and Finance Committee: 9:30 a.m., Maxine S. Postal Auditorium, Evans K. Griffing Building, 300 Center Drive, Riverhead. For more information, call 631-853-4070 or visit scnylegislature.us/ calendar.

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, June 19

• Government offices and schools closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Your Local Calendar of Events

• 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, June 15

• 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 in-

• 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, June 17

• Suffolk County Legislature Environment, Parks & Agriculture Committee: 9:30 a.m., Maxine S. Postal Auditorium, Evans K. Griffing Building, 300 Center Drive, Riverhead. For more information, call 631-853-4070 or visit scnylegislature.us/calendar.

• Suffolk County Legislature Public Works, Transportation & Energy Committee: 12 p.m., Maxine S. Postal Auditorium, Evans K. Griffing Building, 300 Center Drive, Riverhead. For more information, call 631-853-4070 or visit scnylegislature.us/calendar.

• Suffolk County Legislature Seniors & Human Services Committee: 10:30 a.m., Maxine S. Postal Auditorium, Evans K. Griffing Building, 300 Center Drive, Riverhead. 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., Maxine S. Postal Auditorium, Evans K. Griffing Building, 300 Center Drive, Riverhead. 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 631-9577468 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-

• 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.

• Amityville Public Library Board: 6 p.m. For more information, visit the library’s website at amityvillepubliclibrary.org or call 631-264-0567.

• 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.

Kiwanis Breakfast Hosted at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School

Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School hosted its annual Kiwanis Club breakfast at the school on May 28. Administrators, Board of Education members, representatives of the Kiwanis Club of Copiague and the high school’s Key Club and middle school’s Builders Club joined together to celebrate a year’s worth of activities.

After enjoying breakfast together, guests were treated to a medley of songs performed by the cast of “The Addams Family.” Senior members of the Key Club were chosen for scholarships presented by Kiwanis Club President Christine Madrazo. Although the scholarship amounts will not be announced until the school’s Senior Awards Night in June, the following students were recognized as scholarship winners: Soled Liborius, Kemmora Simmons, Shawn Smaldon and Theresa Soraire. Key Club President Theresa Soraire and Vice President Adam Guglielmelli spoke about the many volunteer activities in which the club participated in this year and the remarkable contributions the club has made to the community. Madison Lombardo, president of the Middle School Builders Club, the junior version of the Key Club, also shared some of the various community service activities completed this year, including Valentine’s Day at the

Joined by members of the Key Club and Builders

fast at the school on May 28.

Tanner Park Senior Center, breast cancer fundraising, food collections, clothing and book drives. Copiague School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon announced Krzysztof Krasnowski as this year’s Outward Bound recipient.

Club, Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School hosted its annual Kiwanis Club break-

Pets, Pets, Pets...

by Joanne Anderson

The mysterious world of our favorite felines

“The smallest feline is a masterpiece.”

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

If anyone could recognize a masterpiece in motion, that person would be Leonardo da Vinci. What is it about the feline species that dazzled da Vinci so?

Remember he was much more than a painter. The ultimate Renaissance person was also a sculptor, inventor, flight designer, architect, engineer, student of anatomy, history, music, math and more. His admiration for the feline form was due to a composite of factors including those highlighted below:

Cats’ Eyes & Coat- People have long been mesmerized by the exotic shape and variable color of cats’ eyes. Feline eye color is like the sea; the hue of the iris changes in a different light.

When I was in college, I waitressed in the now-gone Boardwalk Restaurant at Jones Beach Central Mall. The restaurant was all glass. We were captives inside a giant fish tank, while the sea was free. The ocean changed continuously. The shades of blue of the sea, wave foam and sky were ever-changing. Cats’ eye color varies like the sea, as if Poseidon painted feline eyes.

A cat’s mood is reflected in its eyes too. Pupil size changes. An angry cat will have narrowed pupils, while an excited or frightened cat will have eyes wide open, with large pupils. In addition, cats have an inner, third eyelid, called a nictating membrane, which protects the eyeball from dryness and injury. When a cat is sick, the third eyelid will close partially, a sign to get the cat to the vet if other symptoms appear. Sometimes, a happy cat will also show that nictating membrane, which we may misinterpret.

The outlines of feline eyes are accented by markings and color splotches. Most tabbies look as if they are wearing permanent Egyptian kohl eyeliner. No wonder the Pharaohs worshipped and mummified cats for the afterlife.

Certain feline visual features developed for nocturnal hunting and survival. Cats’ night vision is superior to ours. However, cats cannot see in total darkness. They can see clearly with only one-sixth of the illumination we need. In the feline, the muscles of the iris surrounding the pupils are constructed in a way that allows the eye to narrow to a vertical slit in bright light, and to open fully in very dim light to allow maximum illumination.

Ozzie the ocicat has beautiful green eyes set off with natural eyeliner.

“red eye” in photographs.

And then there is the tapetum lucidum, a layer behind the cat’s retina. It reflects incoming light and bounces it back off the cones, making better use of the existing light. The tapetum is responsible for the shiny green orbs you see when a small amount of light hits a cat’s eyes at night. It is also the cause of cat

Cat coat color includes the partial spectrum and unique paint brush patterns. Some cats appear as if da Vinci cleaned his brushes on their coat canvas, while others look like he sketched on them in fine detail.

Cats’ Mystique: People are intrigued by cats and what is going on in their minds. We become students of feline body language. A Cheshire grin can be as enigmatic as Mona Lisa’s smile. Learning to decipher feline body language takes careful observation. For example, a cat showing her belly is not as easy to read as a dog asking for a belly rub. The cat may get defensive and bite you if you touch her stomach, or she may run away from you.

Someone once said when cats give us fluttering blinks they are “kissing” us with their eyes. You should reciprocate by blinking at your cat. In the wild, slow blinks between cats are a sign of mutual trust. No harm is intended.

A cat’s tail is an accurate mood barometer. Held high, it communicates confidence. Curled around another cat’s tail or human legs, it signals friendliness. And tucked below or between the legs, it means insecurity or anxiousness. As for the Halloween cat pose, a bottle-brush tail is a

Last Hope Poster Cats

Moonstone11 month pure white male

Duchess- 2 year old longhair female

sign a cat feels threatened. Add the arched back and hair standing on end, it means it is time you step away.

Feline Grace: To be successful predators, cats must be flexible, powerful, and fast. Cornell Feline Health Center explains how this happens:

“From a sitting start, they can spring up to nine times their height, and can narrow their shoulders and chest to squeeze through tight spaces. In an eye’s blink they can right themselves in midair and land on their feet and make sudden changes in direction while pursuing and capturing prey.”

Cats can rotate their spines more than most animals and twist their bodies to a much greater extent. Cats’ vertebrae are flexibly connected and have special elastic cushioning disks between them. This limber spine allows cats to perform their elegant and graceful acrobatic feats, but also contributes to their speed as runners. The top domestic cat speed is about thirty miles an hour.

Dancers strive to capture the fluid, effortless movements of felines. In ballet there is a dance step called pas de chat which means “step of the cat.” A dancer for the New York City Ballet once said: “Cats are elegant, slinky and slithery – like they have no bones.” Bet da Vinci noticed that too.

For Adoption at Last Hope, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh: During kitten season, adult cats need showcasing. Duchess is a pretty, black and white female with longhair. She is two years old. Pure white Moonstone is only 11 months old. He is one of 13 friendly cats Last Hope rescued from a Brentwood rooming house. Call (631) 671-2588 for more information.

can pick one up at your local Stop & Shop Supermarket, where a limited number of this week’s papers will be available for free in the periodical racks at the front of the stores. And, don’t forget to read the Post, Record and Beacon every week to keep up on the latest news about what’s happening in your community, with everything from when your government meetings are to be held, what new laws or regulations are being passed, what local events are taking place and what police calls went out in your community this week.

Copiague Middle School Hosts Second Annual Civics Fair

School showcased their work in which they explored meaningful topics that impact their community during the second annual Civics Fair on May 31. Held in the school’s library, the fair was a culmination of the students’ Capstone Civics projects developed throughout the year.

Seventh grade social studies teachers selected students to display their projects during the fair. After choosing an issue to explore, students worked either solo or in groups to conduct research, interviews and polls. Topics included: food waste; lack of funding for local animal shelters; cyberbullying; the impact of excessive homework; electronic waste; body positivity; and the impact of social media on vaping.

The final research projects, along with

solutions and reflections, were presented to a group of judges at the fair. Copiague Middle School teachers and students enrolled in the Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics course at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School served as judges.

Congratulations to the following winners:

•First place: Adecia Francis, Maggie Erikson, Kaitlyn Lombardo and Isabella Rufrano for their project on the “Impact of Nutrition on Wellness.”

•Second place: Kaylee Buckley and La’Nay Pinkard for their project on the “Lack of Funding for Animal Shelters.”

•Tied for third place: Aliyah Fernandez and Demaris Astimbay for their project on the “Impact of Social Media on Vaping” and Mya Nunez for her project on “Cyberbullying.”

On May 10, parents from Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Faulkner’s second grade class at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville were invited to a Special Person’s Day event.

Parents had the opportunity to play against their children in a parent vs. kids Newcomb match in the gymnasium followed by a selfie station. Students gave their special person a hand drawn gift to celebrate a combination of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to conclude the event.

Seventh graders at Copiague Middle School showcased their Capstone Civics project during the second annual Civics Fair on May 31.

In the photo: On May 10, parents from Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Faulkner’s second grade class at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville were invited to a Special Person’s Day event.

BE A HERO

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• College tuition reimbursement

• Property or income tax credits

• Pension (based on length of service)

• $20,000 of life insurance

• Set your own hours, volunteer when you can

• Free training as a Firefighter, Emergency medical tech, etc.

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• Camaraderie and networking with other members

Firefighters

Join the department and be a local Hero, no experience needed, we're always there when there's trouble, and when you and your neighbors are in need. Adults are needed for fire fighting, ambulance calls, motor vehicle accidents, water rescue calls, flooding, etc. We provide training, and make you feel comfortable in doing the job you choose. We supply you with all the personal protective equipment you'll need. Bring family and friends and join together.

Junior Firefighters

Are you a boy or girl between the age of 9-17? The fire department has openings for you. Learn about pumpers, ladder trucks, ambulances, water rescue boats, helicopter landings, and firefighting equipment and more. Meetings are held twice per month the drills are hands-on. All juniors are outfitted in protective gear and are under the supervision of trained firefighters. For more information on the program or on how to join, call Chuck Schultz at 631-987-2769 or Gary Governanti at 516-633-6439.

Ladies Auxiliary

Started as a group to assist the firemen during fire calls, the members of the Ladies Auxiliary respond to fire calls and provide food and water so the volunteers can focus their attention on the fire. The organization has since evolved into a bigger, more community-based and social organization. In addition to their work at at fires, they now also help out at community events, fundraisers, parades and other fire department events.